New York state judge lets Trump’s conviction in hush money case stand
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) The state judge in the hush money case against President-Elect Donald Trump has let his conviction stand, rejecting his argument that a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity applied to the case. Judge Juan Merchan’s ruling casts the shadow of a criminal conviction over Trump as he prepares to assume […]
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 46,300 crore in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The first year of the BJP government in Rajasthan has served as a strong foundation for many more years of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday while inaugurating projects worth over Rs 46,300 crore. PM Modi said the government led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has made […]
NEOM, Rajasthan Royals celebrate cricket program’s second season
NEOM (RAHNUMA): The second season of the NEOM and Rajasthan Royals’ cricket program for NEOM employees and contractors drew to a successful close over the weekend (Dec. 13) with a thrilling men’s final. The spectacular finish, hosted by Alfanar Global Development at the cricket ground in NEOM, capped a great season, with an 85 percent […]
President arrives in Hyderabad for southern sojourn
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Hyderabad on Tuesday for a five-day southern sojourn. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, his Cabinet colleagues and senior officials accorded her a warm welcome at Hakimpet Air Force Station. She then drove to Rashtrapati Nilayam at Bolarum in Secunderabad, where she […]
India emerging as major centre of affordable medical tourism: President Murmu
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India is emerging as a major centre for affordable medical tourism on the global stage, and doctors in the country play a significant role in this development, said President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. Addressing the first convocation of AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh today, the President said that with talent […]
Saudi Arabia ranks third in global AI policy review, behind US, UK
NEOM (RAHNUMA): Saudi Arabia has been ranked third globally in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s AI Policy Observatory, behind the US and the UK. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, president of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, referenced the Kingdom’s advances during a panel discussion at the Internet Governance Forum on Monday at […]
Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal ‘closer than ever’, says Israel’s Defence Minister
Jerusalem, Dec 16 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel and Hamas are “closer than ever” to reaching a ceasefire-for-hostage deal, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News reported. Speaking at a closed session of the Israeli parliament’s Security Committee, Katz said, “We are the closest we’ve been to a hostage deal since the […]
UN chief opens Riyadh tech conference with virtual speech
NEOM (RAHNUMA): : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered the opening remarks in a virtual speech at the 19th edition of the organization’s Internet Governance Forum, held in Riyadh on Sunday. Over 10,000 people from 160 countries are expected to attend the conference, which runs from Dec. 15 to 19, according to the Saudi Press Agency. […]
Djibouti envoy, Saudi interior minister discuss security ties
NEOM (RAHNUMA): : Senior officials from Djibouti and Saudi Arabia have held talks to strengthen security ties between the two countries. Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Djibouti in Riyadh Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama had discussions here recently with Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Bamakhrama told Arab News that […]
Saudi cabinet hails Kingdom hosting of World Cup 2034, discusses support for Syria and Palestine
NEOM (RAHNUMA): : Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting in Riyadh, where the Kingdom’s successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup was a key topic of discussion. The Cabinet expressed excitement over this achievement, viewing it as a significant milestone for Saudi sports, marking the beginning of a new […]
