Riyadh targets Expo 2030 ‘by the world, for the world’

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is on target to deliver an Expo 2030 “by the world, for the world,” organizers have told event chiefs in Paris in their first progress report since Riyadh was chosen as host city. Abdulaziz Alghannam, director general of the Riyadh Expo 2030 office at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, led the […]
MANUU gets Bar Council of India nod to start the Law courses

Hyderabad, June 19 (INN): Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) Registrar Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed informed that the Bar Council of India, through a letter issued on June 17, has given approval to start the Law courses from the current academic year. Vice-Chancellor Professor Syed Ainul Hasan expressed his happiness on this occasion and said that this […]
Hyderabad: Two More Telugu Students Arrested for Shoplifting in the US

Hyderabad,20th June 2024 : In a fresh incident that has once again put the spotlight on the challenges faced by Indian students abroad, two students from the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were recently arrested by the Dallas police in the United States for shoplifting at Macy’s Mall in Dallas, Texas. Details of […]
Allot funds for Brahmin Samkshema Parishad: BRS to Telangana govt

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has urged the Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, to allocate funds for the Brahmin Samkshema Parishad. This appeal aims to bolster the welfare initiatives for the Brahmin community, addressing socio-economic challenges faced by many within the group. Press Conference Highlights During a press meeting at […]
AI-enhanced visual medical service proved useful during Hajj

RIYADH,20th June 2024 : A high-tech visual medical service trialed by the Saudi Ministry of Interior on security personnel during this year’s Hajj season proved successful, Saudi Press Agency reported. The service uses a capsule enhanced with artificial intelligence and modern communication technology to conduct medical examinations in the workplace, completing each one within six […]
The art of playing the drums — a popular part of Najran cultural heritage

RIYADH,20th June 2024 : Drumming is an important and popular part of cultural heritage in Najran, especially during holidays and special occasions. The art of playing the drums is considered one of the most famous and creative Najran dances and is the only one in which all vocal and movement arts are included. Drummers begin collectively […]
Saudi authorities thwart drug smuggling operations

RIYADH,20th June 2024 : Saudi Arabia’s drug control authority seized large quantities of narcotics and arrested several people involved in smuggling following a number of operations across the Kingdom, reported Saudi Press Agency. Border guards in Asir province thwarted an attempt to smuggle 123 kg of hashish and 89,355 narcotic tablets, while in Jazan four […]
ED searches premises linked to BRS MLA in Telangana

Hyderabad, June 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the premises linked to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy and his brother on Thursday. ED officials conducted searches at the houses and offices of Mahipal Reddy, the MLA from Telangana’s Patancheru constituency near Hyderabad, and his brother G. Madhusudhan Reddy. The […]
BJP leader Surama Padhy elected unopposed as Odisha Assembly Speaker

Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Surama Padhy was on Thursday elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi moved a motion proposing Padhy’s name as the Speaker for the 17th Assembly session which was seconded by the state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling. After […]
Kisan Kalyan Yojana will continue: MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal/New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said that his government will continue to provide Rs 6,000 to eligible farmers under ‘Kisan Kalyan Yojana’. The state government provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers in three instalments, while the Central government also gives Rs 6,000 in three instalments. It […]