Top Palestinian official says elections won’t be held on time

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories(RAHNUMA): A top Palestinian official on Thursday said legislative elections due to be held in late November won’t take place on time, calling for presidential elections first instead. “There will be no elections… We will proceed to elections after holding a comprehensive Palestinian national dialogue to reach consensus on the mechanisms for conducting […]
US-led forces begin pullout as Iraq mission ends: Kurdish official

Erbil, Iraq(RAHNUMA): The US-led anti-jihadist coalition has begun withdrawing from Iraq’s Kurdistan region ahead of a deadline to end their mission in the country, a Kurdish official said Thursday. They had already completed their withdrawal from other bases in Iraq in January and are now only present in the northern autonomous Kurdistan region. They are […]
Sudan army shoots down RSF drones near Khartoum: military source

KHARTOUM(RAHNUMA): Sudan’s army shot down drones belonging to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Thursday, a military source told AFP, after explosions were heard over the capital Khartoum. “Our air defences engaged and shot down all of the militia’s drones that attempted to target areas in northern Omdurman,” home to a large military zone and […]
Uniformity in RTI implementation essential: Governor

Hyderabad, Sept.10 (RAHNUMA): Calling for greater uniformity in the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act across the country, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday urged Information Commissions and government departments to strengthen proactive disclosure, leverage technology and ensure faster and more effective access to information for citizens. Inaugurating the two-day national […]
Uppal–Narapally flyover to open by next June: Komatireddy

Hyderabad, Sept.10 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Roads & Buildings and Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Thursday assured the Legislative Council that the long-delayed Uppal–Narapally Elevated Corridor would be completed and thrown open to the public by next June under all circumstances. Responding to queries raised by Leader of the Opposition Sirikonda Madhusudhana Chary and members Teenmar […]
Govt hospitals to get 9 new 3-Tesla MRI machines, 8 CT scanners: Rajanarsimha

Hyderabad, Sept.10 (RAHNUMA): Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha announced in the Legislative Council that the Telangana government is expanding high-end diagnostic and critical care infrastructure across state-run hospitals. Replying to queries raised by MLCs during the session on Thursday, the Minister stated that the government is procuring nine new state-of-the-art 3-Tesla MRI machines, installing eight CT […]
TRAFFIC POLICE GEAR UP FOR SAFE, SMOOTH GANESH IMMERSION PROCESSIONS

Hyderabad, Sept.10 (RAHNUMA): The Hyderabad Traffic Police have stepped up preparations for the upcoming Ganesh Festival and immersion processions, focusing on traffic management, public safety and crowd control across the city. Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Hyderabad, Joel Davis reviewed the arrangements with Traffic Inspectors and senior officers and directed them to complete all preparatory […]
ILO praises Telangana’s minimum wage policy: Vivek

Hyderabad, Sept.10 (RAHNUMA): Labour, Energy and Mines Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy said on Thursday that the International Labour Organisation (ILO) had appreciated the minimum wage policy implemented by the Telangana government and suggested that other states adopt the State’s model. Replying to questions in the Assembly, the Minister said Telangana had emerged as a role […]
GITAM MARKS WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY WITH AWARENESS ACTIVITIES

Hyderabad, Sept.10 (RAHNUMA): The Department of Applied Psychology, GITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hyderabad, observed World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 (Thursday), with activities promoting mental health awareness and open conversations on suicide prevention. The observance centred on this year’s theme, “Changing the narrative on Suicide”, and the call to action, “Start […]
FOOD SAFETY TEAMS FIND VIOLATIONS AT 46 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

Hyderabad, Sept.10 (RAHNUMA): Food Safety Officers of the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) found multiple violations during a special enforcement drive covering 46 food establishments across districts outside the Core Urban Region. The inspections covered restaurants, bakeries, dhabas, hotels, sweet shops and hostels. Officials found instances of spoiled meat and […]