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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This means abstaining from food and drink during the daylight hours for the entire month. The end of Ramadan is marked by the Eid al-Fitr festival, which is a time to celebrate the completion of the month of fasting with family and friends.

49 countries out of 56 commonwealth countries that border the sea are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. New research shows these Commonwealth countries have mainstreamed their commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change on their coastal and island communities.
According to Heidi Prislan, Blue Charter Adviser at the Commonwealth Secretariat, “it is very encouraging to see that the role of the ocean in tackling climate change is increasingly recognised.”

Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwealth-study-finds-increased-focus-ocean-climate-action

The Bar Council of India (BCI), the statutory body that governs legal practice in the country, allows the entry of foreign law firms in India. However, they will still operate in the country in a limited capacity, such as by providing legal advice on foreign law, and conducting arbitration proceedings. No foreign lawyer or firm is still permitted to practice law in India, without being registered with BCI.

Read the original article here: https://trak.in/stories/foreign-lawyers-foreign-law-firms-can-now-operate-in-india/