A friend indeed: Putin’s arrival marks geopolitical signal in current global order
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) When the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft was taxiing after touchdown at Delhi’s Palam Airport, he may not have been aware till later that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was himself waiting at the red carpet to welcome him. As state-sponsored RT, earlier known as Russia Today, reported, “Modi has broken […]
India targets global leadership in quantum tech with new NITI Aayog roadmap
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub on Thursday released a roadmap on transforming India into a leading quantum-powered economy, noting that quantum technologies stand at the threshold of becoming one of the most transformative forces of our time. Their impact will cut across sectors, redefining healthcare, finance, logistics, materials, energy and […]
Roped in foreign investment of Rs 500 crore for Punjab, says CM Mann in Japan
Chandigarh, Dec 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said he had roped in investment of Rs 500 crore as a Japanese steel giant has agreed to expand its collaboration with a steel company in the state. Japanese steel giant Aichi Steel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the presence of the […]
AI-driven sustainable development begins in Maha’s energy sector: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that Maharashtra is set to strengthen its power distribution network through a ‘Digital Twin’ model for solar and other renewable energy sources. He said that the distribution company MahaVitaran will soon implement an AI-based digitisation initiative in collaboration with leading international organisations. “This marks […]
What Israel’s plan to reopen the Rafah border crossing means for Palestinians in Gaza
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Israel said Wednesday that it would reopen the Rafah border crossing in the coming days, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza. That could be a major development for residents of the devastated strip, for whom leaving has been extremely difficult — if not impossible — for most of the war. The announcement has raised hopes […]
Remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza have been returned
BANGKOK(RAHNUMA): Thai officials on Thursday said remains handed over to Israel by militants in Gaza have been identified as belonging to the last Thai hostage taken on the Oct. 7, 2023. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had been notified by Israeli authorities that the remains of a hostage that were returned on […]
Iraq backtracks after Hezbollah, Houthis mistakenly listed for asset freeze
BAGHDAD(RAHNUMA): Iraq will remove Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis from an asset-freeze list, officials said on Thursday, after the Iran-aligned groups were mistakenly included in an earlier government publication, prompting confusion and criticism. The Justice Ministry’s official gazette last month published a list of groups and entities whose funds would be blocked, naming both militant […]
Bahrain summit, hails Crown Prince’s leadership in Sudan peace efforts
MANAMA(RAHNUMA): Sudan took center stage on Wednesday in the final statement of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Bahrain, with leaders strongly backing Saudi-led efforts to end the conflict and restore stability. The Supreme Council reaffirmed its full support for a Sudanese-led political process that preserves the country’s security, unity and […]
Middle East, North Africa temperatures rising twice as fast as global average, says UN weather agency
GENEVA(RAHNUMA): The Middle East and North Africa recorded their hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures rising at twice the global average of recent decades, the UN weather agency said in a report. Heatwaves in the region are becoming longer and more intense, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s first report focused on the […]
Turkiye extends Russian gas imports for a year as it plans US investment
ISTANBUL(RAHNUMA): Turkiye has extended its expiring Russian gas import contracts by a year as it plans US infrastructure investment as part of efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy, the Turkish energy minister said. Turkiye is Russia’s last major natural gas market in Europe after years of war-related Western sanctions on Moscow. It imports a […]
