Trump administration’s response to human rights concerns in China muted
Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Even as it continues to focus on having a tough stance on trade, the Trump administration has left the root issue of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) authoritarian abuses unaddressed, a report has highlighted. Since taking office, the Trump administration has made repeated references and centered a significant part of its […]
Yunus-led govt in Bangladesh shows no progress, thousands flee abroad
Dhaka, Sep 30 (IANS) Although more than a year has passed since Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus-led interim government presented itself as a progressive alternative, promising reforms, dignity, and international recognition, there has been no progress on the ground, a report cited on Tuesday. It added that neither have reforms been implemented, nor has the law and […]
H-1B visa crackdown to push US firms to shift operations in India
Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Days after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to significantly curtail the H-1B visa programme and amend its rules, a report says the moves will “hasten US firms’ shift of critical work to India.” An article argues that the Trump administration’s actions could lead to “turbocharging the growth of global […]
Nine Assam contractual workers killed as arch collapses in Chennai’s thermal power station
Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) A routine installation job turned deadly on Tuesday when a massive steel arch collapsed at the Ennore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) thermal power project, killing nine contractual workers from Assam and injuring one more. The tragedy occurred at the Stage 4 section of the plant, where 10 workers were fitting a […]
Cricketer Tilak Varma calls on Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Young cricketer Tilak Varma, the hero of India’s victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Chief Minister felicitated Tilak Verma and applauded his key role in defeating Pakistan in the final at Dubai on Sunday. The […]
President Murmu presents special honour to her bodyguard
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday, presented the diamond jubilee silver trumpet and trumpet banner to the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital in recognition of 75 years of glorious service since the designation as the PBG in 1950, the President’s Office said […]
‘Mentor to generations of scribes’: PM Modi condoles passing of veteran journalist ML Kotru
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran journalist M.L. Kotru, calling it an “irreparable loss” to Indian journalism. In a condolence message addressed to Kotru Krishna, the Prime Minister said he received the news with “grief and sadness.” PM Modi described Kotru as […]
Sudan preservationists struggle to restore country’s shattered cultural treasures
KHARTOUM(RAHNUMA): The shattered remains of antique pottery and shards of ancient statues lie among broken glass and bullet casings at Sudan’s National Museum, not far from where the Blue and White Nile meet in the capital Khartoum. After over two years of a civil war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, Sudan’s […]
Solar power offers a ray of hope in Middle East’s least electrified country
ADEN(RAHNUMA): Yemen’s first large-scale solar plant is helping to alleviate electricity shortages in the southern port city of Aden, bringing some relief to residents and businesses which suffer losses particularly when the intense summer heat hits. Funded by neighboring United Arab Emirates and operational since July 2024, the Aden Solar Power Plant marks a significant […]
Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump gave Hamas an ultimatum of “three or four days” on Tuesday to respond to his plan for Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel. The plan calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas and gradual Israeli withdrawal from […]
