People’s ‘trust’ is key to a state’s success, says World Governments Summit chairman
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Trust is the foundation of a government’s success, according to the chairman of the World Governments Summit, the UAE’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad Al-Gergawi. “Trust in government (worldwide) stands only at 52 percent,” Al-Gergawi said on Tuesday, quoting findings from the Edelman Trust Barometer, on the opening day of the World Governments Summit […]
Kuwait PM says Trump’s decisions will impact global economy
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah has warned that US President Donald Trump’s economic decisions would have “repercussions” for the entire world. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, in a departure from his planned speech, the prime minister said listening to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, […]
IMF committed to financing MENA countries needing support with $33 billion funding
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): The International Monetary Fund remains committed to helping countries that need support in the MENA region with financing of $33 billion, IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told the World Government Summit on Tuesday. “Today the IMF is supporting over 50 vulnerable countries, half of them are in sub-Saharan Africa … more important is we […]
GCC ready for economy of ideas era, ministers tell summit
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Gulf Cooperation Council countries are taking substantial steps to diversify their economies based on a model of the economy of ideas, the World Governments Summit was told on Tuesday. Multiple schemes and visions have been launched within the GCC, reflecting the region’s commitment to long-term economic diversification beyond the energy sector, economic ministers from […]
Loyalty must be to the state alone, Aoun tells Lebanon ministers
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has told ministers in the country’s new government that their “loyalty and allegiance must be to the state alone, not to any other entity.” Speaking after the official group photo in the presidential palace courtyard, Aoun also told the 24 ministers in Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government that they “are […]
Kuwait sends 22nd relief plane to Syria
LONDON(RAHNUMA): The 22nd Kuwaiti relief plane arrived at Damascus International Airport, delivering essential aid to Syria as part of Kuwaiti efforts to alleviate the Syrian crisis. An air force plane delivered 10 tons of food aid, which was organized by the Kuwait Red Crescent Society in cooperation with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, […]
Two Telangana ministers call on Chilkur Balaji temple priest
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Telangana ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Konda Surekha on Tuesday met Chilkur Balaji temple chief priest C. S. Rangarajan, who was attacked by founder and members of Rama Rajyam organisation recently. Both the ministers condemned the attack and consoled the priest. They made it clear that the government would deal firmly […]
MRPS leader demands Telangana CM to rectify shortcomings in SC sub-categorisation report
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) leader Manda Krishna Madiga on Tuesday met Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and urged him to rectify certain shortcomings in the report of the Judicial Commission on sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for implementation of reservation. While thanking the Chief Minister and the Congress government […]
Telangana turns back poultry vehicles coming from Andhra due to bird flu
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Authorities in Telangana have sounded an alert in view of the outbreak of the bird Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Andhra Pradesh and are turning back poultry vehicles coming from the neighbouring state. Officials on Tuesday turned back poultry vehicles coming from Andhra Pradesh to Telangana at Pullur Toll Plaza […]
Magh Purnima: Kalpvas, marking month-long fasting to conclude with Sangam snan on Feb 12
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 11 (IANS) The tradition of Kalpavas — a period of fasting, self-discipline, and spiritual discourse — holds deep significance in Maha Kumbh. This year, more than 10 lakh devotees have undertaken Kalpavas at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam, adhering to sacred rituals. According to mythology, observing Kalpavas on the banks of the Sangam during […]
