Prince Rahim Aga Khan V calls on President Murmu
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. During their discussions, President Murmu appreciated the work undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network. “His […]
BRICS Summit: Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, Amrit Udyan shut from Sep 11 to 13
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) In view of security, logistical arrangements and the focus on decongesting central Delhi for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum and Amrit Udyan will remain closed for visitors from September 11 to 13, said an official on Thursday. The Change of Guard Ceremony will also not take […]
India all set for BRICS Summit: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) As New Delhi gears up to host the two-day BRICS Summit over the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is gearing up for the high-profile event. PM Modi shared a video on X, showing Bharat Mandapam – the venue of the BRICS Summit – all decked […]
Khedawala’s conduct was personal, says Gujarat Cong leader on ‘Vande Mataram’ row
Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) Gujarat Congress Legislative Party leader Tushar Chaudhary said on Thursday that Congress had no instruction or official position asking MLA Imran Khedawala to sit during the rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ in the State Assembly, calling the incident a result of “some misunderstanding” on the part of the legislator. Speaking to IANS, […]
Delhi Assembly Speaker builds bridges with Gen Z, discusses nation-building with DU students
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday advised college students not to worry about their future but to try to focus on learning and contributing towards nation-building. “Every young person has a role in shaping the India of tomorrow,” said the Speaker while interacting with students during their visit […]
Five drown in floodwaters while attempting to rescue a family member in Bihar’s Bhagalpur
Patna, Sep 10 (IANS) Five people drowned in deep floodwater that had accumulated on a road in Koyli Khutha village under the Bypass Police Station area of Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, amid rising water levels in the Ganga on Thursday. The tragedy has cast a pall of gloom over the village. According to an official, the […]
Deals worth billions to be signed as UAE leader visits Germany
BERLIN(RAHNUMA): The leader of the United Arab Emirates began a state visit to Germany on Thursday, during which deals worth billions of euros will be signed in sectors including energy and technology, Emirati diplomats said. Berlin rolled out the red carpet for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, who was received with military honors by President […]
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with the UAE: state TV
Algiers, Algeria(RAHNUMA): Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs. “Algeria has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, following the exhaustion of all means to preserve bilateral relations,” Algeria’s state […]
Iran suspends freight charge on foreign vessels carrying energy products to or from Iran
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Iran has temporarily suspended a 10 percent charge on freight fees for foreign vessels carrying imported or exported oil, gas and liquid petroleum products to and from Iran, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Thursday. A US naval blockade has sharply disrupted the country’s seaborne oil exports. The presidential legal deputy ordered the […]
Wealth gap in focus as Morocco election campaign kicks off
RABAT(RAHNUMA): Campaigning for Morocco’s legislative election opened on Thursday, with the governing coalition seeking to retain power amid discontent over economic and regional inequalities. The disparities are set to be a major issue in the vote, which will be held days before the first anniversary of a youth-led protest movement. Lagging economic development and youth […]
