Palestinian Authority welcomes French president’s affirmation of recognizing statehood during UK parliament speech

LONDON(RAHNUMA): The Palestinian Authority welcomed on Wednesday the statements made by French President Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to the UK, in which he affirmed Paris’ position to recognize a Palestinian state as a way to ensure stability in the Middle East. The Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said that Macron […]
Telangana: Revanth Reddy dares KCR to debate on river waters

Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday dared former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to a debate on sharing of river waters and irrigation projects while launching a fresh attack on him for allegedly compromising the state’s interests during BRS rule. The Chief Minister said he was ready for a […]
Telangana factory blast: Eight missing workers presumed dead

Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) With the remains of eight workers of Sigachi Industries Ltd not found following the June 30 blast at its manufacturing unit in Telangana, authorities presume that they were charred to ashes. Officials conveyed to the families of the missing workers on Wednesday that their remains were not found in the debris, […]
Bihar: Central schemes transformed life of widow with 5 children in Bihar

Jamui, July 9 (IANS) Once burdened by hardship and uncertainty, Lalita Devi, a resident of Sadar block in Bihar’s Jamui district, is now leading a life of dignity and stability — thanks to key government schemes aimed at empowering the rural poor. After the untimely death of her husband, Lalita was left to care for […]
HM Amit Shah holds ‘Sahkar Samvad’ with women cooperative workers of three states

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) As part of the programs being organised under the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday held ‘Sahkar Samvad’ with women associated with the cooperative sectors of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in Ahmedabad. Addressing the ‘Sahkar Samvad’, Union Minister of […]
Bihar Bandh brings state to halt, opposition calls revision ‘Vote Bandi’

Patna, July 9 (IANS) Bihar Bandh by the INDIA Bloc against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list being conducted by the Election Commission brought the state to a grinding halt, with the opposition terming the revision as ‘Vote Bandi’. The bandh saw widespread impact across the state, with train and road blockades, […]
Yogi govt achieves historic milestone: Over 37 crore saplings planted in a single day

Lucknow, July 9 (IANS) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh created history on Wednesday with a record-breaking plantation drive. As part of the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0” initiative, the state planted 37,21,40,925 saplings by 6:06 PM, surpassing the government’s set target of 37 crore by an impressive 21,40,925 saplings. […]
Five major Naga tribes hold protest in Kohima, demands review of job reservation policy

Kohima, July 9 (IANS) Defying government appeal, thousands of tribal people belonging to five Naga organisations on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Nagaland Civil Secretariat here demanding a review of the state’s job reservation policy. Under the banner of the 5-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP), the demonstrators demanded either to scrap […]
FM Sitharaman to embark on three-day visit to Meghalaya from tomorrow

Shillong, July 9 (IANS) Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would undertake a three-day visit to Meghalaya from July 10 and attend a series of events, officials said on Wednesday. A Meghalaya government official said that the visit would commence with the inauguration of the Polo Shopping Complex, followed by an interaction under […]
Raj govt to pay tribute to religious leaders & priests tomorrow on Guru Purnima

Jaipur, July 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan government will organise Guru Vandan programmes across the state on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday to honour revered gurus such as spiritual leaders, mahants and priests. Religious leaders, mahants, and priests will be felicitated in every Assembly constituency across the state as part of this initiative. […]