Sudan food aid to run out in March without new funding, UN warns
PORT SUDAN(RAHNUMA): Food aid in Sudan is set to run out by the end of March unless new funding is secured, the United Nations said Thursday, raising fears for millions caught up in the world’s largest hunger crisis. The warning comes after almost three years of civil war in Sudan, where fighting between the army […]
Israel says it is striking Hezbollah targets in several areas in Lebanon
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): The Israeli military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in several areas in Lebanon on Thursday, adding that the strikes were in response to Hezbollah’s “repeated violations of the ceasefire.” An Israeli military spokesperson had earlier issued a warning to residents of certain buildings in the Lebanese village of Sohmor. Israel and Lebanon agreed […]
Govt issues notices to some large edible oil firms for not filing production returns
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Centre’s Department of Food and Public Distribution has issued show cause notices to some large edible oil companies for not submitting mandatory monthly production returns, despite repeated reminders, emails, and telephonic communications, as such non-compliance constitutes a contravention of orders issued under the Essential Commodities Act, according to an […]
PM Modi to visit Malda on Jan 17; residents excited for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train launch
Malda (West Bengal), Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Malda district in West Bengal on January 17, where he will inaugurate the Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train from Malda Town Station. He will later address a public rally at Sahapur Bypass. The visit comes as part of the government’s push […]
Chhattisgarh: Solar power brings light to schools in Maoist-affected Mohla-Manpur
Mohla-Manpur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 14 (IANS) Schools in the Naxal-affected forested regions of Mohla-Manpur, in Chhattisgarh, which had remained in darkness for years, are now glowing with light, thanks to the newly installed solar power plants. This development is providing a fresh direction to education in areas long challenged by insurgency and limited infrastructure. In the […]
Magh Mela 2026: Prayagraj witnesses massive pilgrim turnout
Prayagraj, Jan 14 (IANS) The Magh Mela in Prayagraj is once again drawing huge crowds as devotees throng the Sangam to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, coinciding with Shattila Ekadashi. By 8 a.m. on Wednesday, around 15 lakh devotees had already immersed themselves in the confluence, with participants ranging […]
HM Shah performs bhoomi pujan for redevelopment of Surya Apartment in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shah on Wednesday performed the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony for the redevelopment of Surya Apartment, Block 2, under the Gujarat Housing Board in Ahmedabad’s Naranpura area. The event coincided with the festive spirit of Makar Sankranti. Minister of State for Urban Development and Urban Housing Darshana Vaghela […]
Siddaramaiah writes to PM Modi highlighting crisis faced by Bengal gram farmers
Bengaluru, Jan 14 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, highlighting the severe crisis faced by Bengal gram farmers in Karnartaka and urged immediate intervention of the Centre. Taking to social media X, CM Siddaramaiah stated, “I have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the […]
India’s recreated 5th-century ‘stitched’ vessel in historic voyage revives ancient maritime ties with Oman
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya has successfully completed its maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman, marking a milestone in India’s maritime diplomacy and cultural heritage revival. The stitched sail vessel, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and inspired by a fifth-century ship depicted in the Ajanta […]
Rajasthan CM attends birth anniversary celebrations of Jagadguru Swami Shri Rambhadracharya Ji Maharaj
Jaipur, Jan 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, along with his wife, attended the birth anniversary celebrations of Jagadguru Swami Shri Rambhadracharya Ji Maharaj at Neendad on Wednesday. On the occasion, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt birthday greetings to the Jagadguru and sought his blessings. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sharma said […]
