Syrian president to make first official visit to Kuwait
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa will make his first official visit to Kuwait on Sunday accompanied by an official delegation. “Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, accompanied by an official delegation, is due to arrive in Kuwait on Sunday,” read a statement on KUNA. The Syrian president will meet the Kuwaiti leadership to discuss ways to boost […]
Moroccan women embroider ‘art with purpose’ Previous
SIDI RBAT, Morocco(RAHNUMA): In a small village on the coast of southern Morocco, women gather in a house to create collaborative works of textile art, and also earn a living. Several hunch over large canvasses, embroidering their latest piece at the women-only workshop, in the village of 400 people. Some of their works have been […]
Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand bags the Miss World 2025 title
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri has been crowned Miss World 2025 in a star-studded grand finale ceremony which was held on Saturday in Hyderabad, Telangana. She edged out Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia in the grand finale as the latter emerged as the runner-up. For the ceremony, Suchata donned a white gown […]
‘Transformative’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on impact of her 100 days in office
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS)The first 100 days of the BJP government in Delhi have been transformative for the city’s direction and condition, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday, promising transparency and dedication to deliver all poll promises. In a special conversation hosted by actor Anupam Kher at the ‘100 Din Sewa Ke’ event […]
Covid 19: Karnataka govt issues guidelines for schools, general public
Bengaluru, May 31 (IANS) Amid rising COVID-19 concerns and a surge in active cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Saturday issued a circular and public advisory outlining guidelines for schools and the general public. The circular states that the guidelines are intended to protect the health of school children and the general public. […]
Women like Mata Ahilyadevi Holkar are role models in governance: Kumar Vishwas
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Women’s respect has always been given the highest place in Indian culture and they have proven their mettle even in fields like governance, poet Dr. Kumar Vishwas said on Saturday, highlighting Punyashlok Mata Ahilyadevi Holkar’s administrative skills. Addressing a two-day cultural programme organised by the National Commission for Women in […]
Bihar BJP announces new state officials; 35 leaders given key organisational roles
Patna, May 31 (IANS) In a major organisational move ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal on Saturday released the much-anticipated list of new state-level party officials. A total of 35 leaders have been entrusted with key responsibilities within the party. This announcement comes just a day after Prime Minister Narendra […]
Ahilyabai Holkar was a true embodiment of women’s power and pride: Vasundhara Raje
Jaipur, May 31 (IANS) In a programme held in Jaipur on Saturday to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, a legendary figure in Indian history known for her visionary leadership and contribution to society, former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran BJP leader Vasundhara Raje paid heartfelt tribute to the legendary administrator, describing […]
Manipur flood: Army and Assam Rifles rescue 800 people
Imphal, May 31 (IANS) The Army and the Assam Rifles on Saturday launched ‘Operation JalRahat 2’ to rescue people and provide relief to the affected people in Manipur, which was devastated by the flash floods and heavy rains, triggered by a depression in the Bay of Bengal, officials said. A defence spokesman said that in […]
Trump proposes $1 bn in new investments for private Mars exploration programmes
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In a significant boost to space exploration, the Donald Trump-led US government has proposed $1 billion in new investments for Mars exploration programmes. The White House’s 2026 budget proposal, released late on Friday, also allocates over $7 billion for lunar exploration. “By allocating over $7 billion for lunar exploration and […]
