Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch visits Gaza for Christmas
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, arrived in Gaza Friday for Christmas Mass at the Holy Family Parish in Gaza City, which hosts the Palestinian territory’s only Roman Catholic church. The senior churchman “arrived in Gaza today for a pastoral visit to the Holy Family Parish, on the eve of the Christmas celebrations,” his […]
Rubio says US hopes talks between Lebanon and Israel lead to strong govt, Hezbollah disarmed
WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday the US hoped talks between Lebanese authorities and Israel would lead to a strong Lebanese government and see the Hezbollah militant group disarmed. “We are hopeful that talks between Lebanese authorities and Israelis will create outlines and a way forward that prevents further conflict,” Rubio told […]
UN declares famine over in Gaza, says ‘situation remains critical’
ROME(RAHNUA): A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said on Friday, but warned the food situation in the Palestinian territory remained dire. More than 70 percent of the population is living in makeshift shelters, it said, with hunger exacerbated by winter floods […]
CIE@IIIT HYD WINTER DEMO DAY SHOWCASES 13 DEEP-TECH STARTUPS
Hyderabad, Dec.19 (RAHNUMA): The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at IIIT Hyderabad hosted its Winter 2025 Demo Day on Thursday, showcasing 13 research-driven startups developing cutting-edge solutions across Artificial Intelligence (AI), intelligent sensing, MedTech devices, robotics, energy storage, language technologies and space systems. The startups, incubated under CIE’s Avishkar (DeepTech) Accelerator, MedTech Incubator, and […]
Traffic diversions announced for Christmas celebrations at LB Stadium
Hyderabad, Dec.19 (RAHNUMA): D. Joel Davis, Joint Commissioner of Police ( Traffic, Hyderabad) informed that in view of the programme of Christmas Feast celebrations-2025 at LB Stadium in Hyderabad on December 20, the following traffic restrictions will be implemented on need basis between 5 PM and 10 PM. In a statement, the police commissioner said […]
SKY-HIGH CELEBRATIONS SET TO LIFT TELANGANA TOURISM
Hyderabad, Dec.19 (RAHNUMA): Telangana’s capital is all set to turn vibrant skies into a tourist spectacle as the Department of Tourism announces a series of mega events in January 2026 at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad. The International Kite and Sweet Festival will be held from January 13 to 15, followed by the Hot Air Balloon Festival […]
Talasani demands creation of a separate corporation for Lashkar area
Hyderabad, Dec.19 (RAHNUMA): Former minister and BRS MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav demanded that a corporation be established for the Lashkar area. Talasani Srinivas Yadav, along with another BRS MLA Mutha Gopal, participated in a protest at Dharna Chowk on Friday, demanding the establishment of Lashkar Corporation. Speaking on the occasion, he said the merger of […]
TGSPDCL implements PMDT system for distribution transformer installation
Hyderabad, Dec.19 (RAHNUMA): The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) is implementing an advanced Pole-Mounted Distribution Transformer (PMDT) system for the installation of distribution transformers, said Chairman and Managing Director Musharraf Faruqui. He stated that this new method significantly reduces space requirements and ensures that the surroundings of the transformer are safer, […]
Will consider setting up a thermal power plant at Naini coal block: Bhatti
Hyderabad, Dec.19 (RAHNUMA): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said that a team of Telangana officials will study the feasibility of setting up a thermal power plant at the pit-head of the Naini coal block being operated under the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). The Deputy Chief Minister held a special meeting with Odisha Chief Minister […]
VB-G Ram G a direct attack on federal structure, says BRS
Hyderabad, Dec 19 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) senior leader T. Harish Rao said on Friday that VB-G Ram G is not merely a name change but a direct attack on India’s federal structure. He alleged that the BJP-led Centre, under the pretext of a 60:40 funding ratio, is shifting a massive financial burden onto […]
