One year into Lebanon’s ceasefire, peace remains fragile as Israeli violations increase
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): As the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to enter its second year on Friday, alarm bells are ringing louder than ever about the prospect of renewed conflict in Lebanon. The killing last Sunday of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah’s military chief and its second most powerful figure after Secretary-General Naim Qassem, in a […]
Turkiye says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots’ rights, is unacceptable
ANKARA(RAHNUMA): A maritime demarcation deal signed between Lebanon and Cyprus violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the island and is therefore unacceptable, Turkiye said on Thursday. Lebanon and Cyprus on Wednesday signed the long-awaited deal, which aims to pave the way for potential exploration of offshore gas fields and deepen energy cooperation in the […]
Schools but no books: Gaza’s children return to makeshift classrooms
GAZA(RAHNUMA):With no backpack, books or uniform, 11-year-old Layan Hajji navigates the ruins of Gaza City and heads to a makeshift classroom after two years of war halted her education. But the school is not what she is used to. Painted walls and students’ artwork no longer adorn the walls and hallways — instead, tents set […]
Syria will build new 150,000 bpd oil refinery, minister tells Ekhbariya TV
DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): Syria will build a new oil refinery with a capacity of 150,000 barrels per day, the Syrian energy minister told government-owned Ekhbariya television on Thursday. The channel reported on Sunday that Syria’s Baniyas refinery was operating at a reduced capacity of 95,000 bpd due to degradation in some of its facilities, and estimated the […]
Erdogan praises Pope’s ‘astute stance’ on Palestinian issue
ANKARA(RAHNUMA): Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan praised Pope Leo’s stance on the Palestinian issue after meeting him in Ankara on Thursday, and said he hoped his first overseas visit as Catholic leader will benefit humanity at a time of tension and uncertainty. “We commend (Pope Leo’s) astute stance on the Palestinian issue,” Erdogan said in an […]
Telangana: Nomination process for first phase of Gram Panchayat elections begins
Hyderabad, Nov 27 (IANS) The nomination process for Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana began on Thursday. Filing of nominations for the first phase of elections in 4,326 villages and 37,459 wards began across the state. Candidates can file nominations till November 29, while the last date for withdrawal of nominations is December 3. Officials said […]
Sridhar Babu pitches Telangana as premier destination for global investments
Hyderabad, Nov.27 (RAHNUMA): Telangana is emerging as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investments, said IT & Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu. He noted that the State has successfully built a robust ecosystem for IT, aerospace, manufacturing, and the pharmaceutical sectors. The Minister held discussions on Thursday at the Secretariat with representatives of […]
ASG B NARASIMHA SHARMA VISITS “CONSTITUTION DAY” EXHIBITION
Hyderabad, Nov.27 (NSS): Additional Solicitor General of India for Telangana High Court, B. Narasimha Sharma, visited a special photo exhibition on the Constitution Day organized by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) and Keshav Memorial Education Society. Accompanied by CBC & PIB Addl. Director General Shruti Patil, the ASG viewed the panels on the Constitution […]
INDIA’s SPACE ASPIRATIONS SOAR HIGHER: UNION MINISTER KISHAN REDDY
Hyderabad, Nov.27 (RAHNUMA): Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Thursday asserted that India’s space sector is entering a new era of growth, crediting visionary policies and youth-driven innovation. Addressing at the inauguration of Skyroot Infinity Campus, Kishan Reddy congratulated founders Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka for building India’s largest private rocket facility and […]
CM Revanth focused on real estate, not state welfare, alleges KTR
Hyderabad, Nov.27 (RAHNUMA): BRS Working President KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s administration, stating that Revanth Reddy is behaving more like a real estate agent than a Chief Minister. On Wednesday at Telangana Bhavan, several BJP and Congress leaders from the Kalwakurthy constituency joined the BRS party under the […]
