Abhishek Singhvi files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha from Telangana
Hyderabad, Aug.19 (NSS): Congress senior leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha seat from Telangana. Accompanied by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Das Munshi, Ministers, MLAs and party leaders, Abhishek Singhvi submitted his nomination papers to the Returning Officer in […]
CM Revanth lends a helping hand to orphaned Durga
Hyderabad, Aug.19 (NSS): Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy came out to extend all out support to Durga, who was orphaned after her mother died by suicide. M Gangamani (36) of Beltaroda village of Tanur mandal in Nirmal district committed suicide on Saturday night and her 11 year- old daughter Durga was left alone. Durga was […]
Australia: Sydney opens new driverless metro line
Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) Sydney’s new multi-billion-dollar driverless metro line officially opened to commuters on Monday. The first passenger service on the Sydney Metro City Line departed Sydenham station in Sydney’s inner western suburbs at 4:54 a.m. local time on Monday, travelling the 15.5 km tunnel under the central business district and Sydney harbour to […]
India must focus on genomic surveillance of Mpox virus to curb spread: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India must focus on genomic surveillance to understand the Mpox virus, and develop ways to curb its spread, said experts on Monday. The deadly Mpox virus is seeing another outbreak, especially in Africa, where so far about 14 countries have been, with 4 nations reporting the infection for the first […]
New Zealand’s new road policing targets drunk, drugged drivers
Wellington, Aug 19 (IANS) New Zealand’s new 1.3 billion NZ dollar ($790 million) Road Policing Investment Program aims to improve road safety nationwide by targeting drunk or drugged drivers, the leading contributors to fatal crashes, according to the Transport Ministry. The program to be implemented between 2024 and 2027 will increase the roadside alcohol breath […]
Saudi FM and Secretary Blinken discuss Gaza war, Yemen and Sudan
RIYADH, 19 August: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister discussed with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ending the war in Gaza and developments in Sudan and Yemen during a phone call on Sunday, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said. The call between Prince Faisal bin Farhan and the top US diplomat came as Blinken arrived in Israel on […]
Jeddah governor meets president of King Abdulaziz University
JEDDAH, 19 August: Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, the governor of Jeddah, met with the president of King Abdulaziz University, Dr. Tareef Al-Aama, in Jeddah on Sunday. During the meeting, Prince Saud was briefed on the university’s preparations for the new academic year and the admission statistics for male and female students in the […]
First supermoon of 2024 to light up the sky on Monday, says Jeddah Astronomy Society
RIYADH, 19 August: The first supermoon of 2024 is set to be visible across the globe on Monday, including in the Kingdom, according to the Jeddah Astronomy Society. The phenomenon occurs when the full moon is closer to Earth than usual, making it appear larger and brighter in the night sky. Majed Abu Zahra, head […]
We aim to build globally competitive generations, says Saudi education minister
RIYADH, 19 August: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan lauded the support the education sector receives from the Kingdom’s leadership to continue the development of the education system. The minister noted that this support aims to build globally competitive citizens through educational programs and projects that align with future goals and contribute to achieving […]
Muslim World League expands humanitarian efforts in Africa
RIYADH, 19 August: The Muslim World League has intensified its humanitarian initiatives in Africa, with Secretary-General Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa leading several relief projects in Kenya. In a move to combat vision impairment, and in the presence of Kenyan Ministry of Health officials and humanitarian organizations operating in Africa, Al-Issa inaugurated the blindness prevention […]
