Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal plunged sharply in 2024
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal plunged by almost two thirds last year, officials said Wednesday, attributing the sharp drop to regional tensions and wars in the Middle East that have impacted traffic through the key waterway. The canal is a major source of foreign currency for the Egyptian government, with about 10 percent […]
Iranian foreign minister to discuss Iran-US nuclear talks during Moscow visit
MOSCOW(RAHNUMA): Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei sent his foreign minister to Russia on Thursday with a letter for Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to shore up support from Moscow ahead of a second round of nuclear negotiations with the United States. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with bombing and extending tariffs to […]
Leopard trapped on ICRISAT campus near Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) One of the two leopards roaming on the campus of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) at Patancheru near Hyderabad for the last four days was trapped by the Telangana Forest Department. The big cat was trapped on Wednesday night, the Forest Department officials said. The rescued […]
Telangana seeks JICA’s support for Hyderabad Metro, Musi rejuvenation
Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) The Telangana government on Thursday sought financial support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for urban transformational projects, including the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail and the Musi River rejuvenation. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, who is currently on a visit to Japan, held discussions with the top […]
Shabbir Ali attends Supreme Court hearing, vows to fight Waqf Act legally and democratically
New Delhi/Hyderabad, April 16: Advisor to Telangana Government Mohammed Ali Shabbir, one of the petitioners challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, personally attended the Supreme Court hearing in Delhi on Wednesday and welcomed the court’s strong observations in favour of religious autonomy and minority rights. Speaking to reporters after the hearing on Wednesday, Shabbir Ali […]
Smartphones become India’s top export in first 10 months of FY25: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) In a historic achievement, smartphones emerged as India’s largest export category in the first 10 months of FY25 — marking a major success story under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday. He credited the decade-long partnership between the government […]
Video on PM Modi’s ‘good vibes’ takes internet by storm, creates sensation online
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s charisma and mass following are any political leader’s envy, domestically as well as internationally. His people-connect continues to set examples and break new barriers in cementing the ties between him and his supporters, as well as well-wishers. As the Prime Minister is known to be tech-savvy, […]
Dawoodi Bohra delegation meets PM Modi, thanks him for Waqf Amendment Act
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A delegation of Dawoodi Bohra community met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and thanked him for the Waqf Amendment Act. The members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, extending unequivocal support to the recently passed legislation, said that this was their long-pending demand which now stands completed. The community leaders […]
Chandrababu Naidu congratulates Ram Mohan Naidu on being named Young Global Leader
Amaravati, April 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday congratulated Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on being named a Young Global Leader for 2025 by the World Economic Forum. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief took to X to congratulate the young party leader. “This prestigious recognition is a […]
Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav to lead Mahagathbandhan’s coordination committee
Patna, April 17 (IANS) A high-profile meeting of the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) took place in Patna on Thursday, in which it was decided to form a coordination committee to streamline decision-making, while Tejashwi Yadav will lead the committee. The leaders of all constituent parties, including RJD, Congress VIP, CPI-ML, CPI and CPI (M), were present. […]
