Syrians, EU officials hold meeting in Damascus
DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): Representatives of Syria’s civil society held open discussions in Damascus in the presence of officials from the EU and the government. They touched on sensitive topics, including sectarian tensions and ethnic divisions. The EU-organized meetings known as “The Day of Dialogue” are the first to be held in Damascus after taking place in past […]
Egypt, Sudan hold talks on advancing peace efforts amid worsening crisis
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Monday with his Sudanese counterpart Mohi El-Din Salem to discuss ways to advance efforts toward a comprehensive settlement of the Sudanese crisis. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s firm position in support of Sudan’s unity, and the preservation of its national institutions, stressing Cairo’s complete rejection of […]
Foreign ministers of Jordan and Egypt discuss Gaza ahead of UN Security Council vote
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, on Monday reaffirmed their support for efforts to strengthen the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, ahead of a Security Council vote that will initiate future plans for the territory. They emphasized the importance of adhering to the ceasefire, the delivery of humanitarian aid in […]
Jordan to call up first group of conscripts since 1991 after parliament approval
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Jordan will call up the first group of conscripts for military service in 2026 after parliament approved the National Service and Reserve Service Law of 2025 with a majority vote on Monday. Jordanian men born in 2007 who turn 18 by Jan. 1, 2026, will serve in the armed forces in February. The annual […]
Syria hands over 17 Lebanese Nationals who entered territorial waters illegally
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Syrian authorities handed over several Lebanese citizens who had illegally entered the country’s territorial waters by boat in the Mediterranean governorate of Tartus. The Internal Security in Tartus announced on Monday the detention of 17 Lebanese citizens after Coast Guard patrols identified their three fishing boats entering Syrian waters, according to the Syrian Arab […]
BJP CHIEF RAO EXPRESSES SHOCK OVER SAUDI ARABIA BUS TRAGEDY
Hyderabad, Nov.17 (RAHNUMA):BJP State President N. Ramchander Rao on Monday expressed deep shock over the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of Umrah pilgrims from Telangana. About 45 pilgrims were burnt alive when their bus collided with an oil tanker, resulting in a massive fire. In a condolence message, Rao described […]
KLSR Infratech contracts spark political row, oppo BRS questions Cong govt’s transparency
Hyderabad, Nov.17 (RAHNUMA): The main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has accused the Congress-led state government of granting major public contracts to KLSR Infratech, a company currently facing insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank posed sharp questions to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, alleging ‘unusual favoritism’ towards the firm. Krishank pointed out that the […]
Rs.5 lakh ex-gratia to families of victims in bus tragedy in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad, Nov.17 (RAHNUMA): The Telangana government has announced an ex- gratia of Rs.5 lakh each to the families of the victims who died in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia. The State Cabinet took the decision of providing ex-gratia to the bereaved families in the meeting held at the Secretariat on Monday. The cabinet also […]
Jupally condoles loss of lives in Saudi Arabia bus accident
Hyderabad, Nov.17 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Tourism and Culture Jupally Krishna Rao on Monday expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic bus accident that occurred in Saudi Arabia. He was deeply distressed to learn that pilgrims from Telangana, particularly from Hyderabad, were among those who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident. Krishna Rao conveyed […]
COLD WAVE TIGHTENS GRIP ON TELANGANA; MET DEPT ISSUES YELLOW ALERT
Hyderabad, Nov.17 (RAHNUMA):A severe cold wave has intensified across Telangana, with bone-chilling winds and dense morning fog troubling the residents. The Meteorological department has predicted that minimum temperatures may drop 4 – 5 degrees below normal over the next two days. Yellow warnings have been issued for Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal, Sangareddy, Medak and […]
