Israel defense minister says struck Iran’s largest petrochemical facility
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel had conducted a “powerful strike” on Iran’s largest petrochemical complex, after Iranian media reported multiple explosions at the site. The military “just carried out a powerful strike on Iran’s largest petrochemical facility, located in Asaluyeh — a central target responsible for about 50 percent of the […]
Injuries reported after Kuwait, UAE respond to Iranian missile and drone assault
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait said Monday their air defenses were actively engaging a fresh wave of Iranian missiles and drones, as Gulf states braced for another day of strikes targeting their territory. The UAE defense ministry said air defense systems were “actively engaging with missiles and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) threats,” adding […]
Iran Guards say preparing plan for new order in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they are completing preparations to enforce new operating conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all but shut since the war with the United States and Israel began. “The IRGC naval force is completing operational preparations for the Iranian authorities’ #declared_plan for the new Arabian Gulf order,” the […]
Another Turkish-owned ship has crossed Hormuz strait: minister
ISTANBUL(RAHNUMA): A third Turkish-owned ship has crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, Turkiye’s Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Monday. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global waterway, since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28 set off the Middle East conflict and sent global oil and gas prices soaring. […]
Family of detained Gaza doctor fears for his life after Israel’s death penalty law
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): For more than a year, the family of detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has clung to the hope of seeing him again, sparing no effort to campaign for his release. But after Israel approved the death penalty for Palestinians accused of terrorism last week, his family says that hope is beginning to fade. […]
Syria’s Al-Shaibani and Lebanon’s Salam discuss coordination amid regional conflict
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani discussed the regional conflict’s impact on security in a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday. Al-Shaibani reaffirmed the Syrian Arab Republic’s support for Lebanon amid ongoing regional tensions, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. Lebanon was drawn into a war with Israel by […]
MP to open new NSG-style training centre, to invest Rs 200 crore for CTG Modernisation
Bhopal, April 6 (IANS) In a significant push towards bolstering internal security, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday inaugurated a comprehensive joint capacity-building training and demonstration programme between the National Security Guard (NSG) and the Madhya Pradesh Police at the Lal Parade Ground. The Chief Minister announced two major initiatives to strengthen the […]
National agriculture festival in Raisen to showcase drones, smart machinery
Bhopal, April 6 (IANS) Farmers across the country will get an opportunity to witness cutting-edge technologies that promise faster, more affordable, and precise farming under one roof. The National Advanced Agriculture Festival (Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026), organised by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh government, will be […]
Omar Abdullah hands over appointment letters to 124 candidates
Jammu, April 6 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over appointment letters to 124 candidates under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme, providing employment to the next of kin of deceased government employees. The Office of the Chief Minister said today that Omar Abdullah handed over appointment orders to 124 candidates from the Jammu […]
Andhra launches 100-day action plan for water security
Amaravati, April 6 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched the ‘Jaladhara’ programme, a 100-day action plan taken up across the state for water security. With the goals of desilting tanks, repairing canals, recharging groundwater, and conserving water, the government has designed the Jaladhara programme to ensure water for every acre […]
