Bangladesh: Mob chaos inside Central Bank premises raises concerns
Dhaka, Feb 27 (IANS) The conduct of Bangladesh Bank officials in forcibly removing a senior advisor from the Central Bank headquarters in Dhaka this week sends a troubling signal about the integrity and discipline of the very institution entrusted with safeguarding the country’s financial stability, a report said on Friday. “There is only one word […]
India and Italy discuss elevating industrial collaborations to deepen defence cooperation
Rome, Feb 27 (IANS) India and Italy on Friday discussed key strategic defence priorities while agreeing to elevate industrial collaborations to deepen defence cooperation between the two nations. The discussions were held during a meeting between Sanjeev Kumar, Defence Production Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, and Chief of Italian Defence Forces General Luciano Portolano. […]
Canadian PM Carney begins first official visit to India
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, arrived in Mumbai on Friday kicking off his first official visit to India. Maharashtra’s Minister of Protocol and Marketing Jaykumar Rawal received them at the airport. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that Carney’s visit marks […]
Israel-India relationship need not be limited to two countries: Report
Tel Aviv, Feb 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel this week – marked by his historic address to the Knesset, the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister – was a watershed moment in Israeli-Indian relations, reflecting unprecedented public support in Israel for closer ties with India. Writing for the ‘Times of […]
Japan emerging as key partner for development: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, on Friday, highlighted Japan’s expanding role as a key development partner of the state, saying that the engagement extends well beyond infrastructure to areas such as youth empowerment, agriculture and sustainable livelihoods. Addressing the inaugural session of the sixth India–Japan Intellectual Conclave ‘Kizuna’ here, Chief […]
Rubio to embark on two-day Israel visit on March 2
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, the State Department said on Friday shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to the country. “Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, 2026,” Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson of […]
West Asia crisis: US authorises staff exit from Israel
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Amidst escalating tension in the Middle East, the U.S. State Department on Friday authorised the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from Israel, even as it retained its Level 3 advisory urging Americans to “Reconsider Travel” to Israel and the West Bank. In an updated Travel Advisory, the Department […]
Online bookings for Ravindra Bharati as Minister Jupally launches new portal
Hyderabad, Feb.27 (RAHNUMA): In a major relief for cultural organisers, the Telangana government on Friday launched an online booking system for the iconic Ravindra Bharati auditorium, eliminating the need for in-person visits for slot reservations. State Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao after formally inaugurating the new website, said the digital initiative would enhance […]
Revanth mourns passing of spiritual leader, scholar M.V. Soundararajan
Hyderabad, Feb.27 (RAHNUMA): Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of M.V. Soundararajan, chief priest of the famous Chilkur Sri Balaji Temple. Soundararajan was a renowned professor and registrar of Osmania University, the Chief Minister said the chief priest played a key role in spreading spiritual consciousness and […]
Clear vision, safer roads: Cyberabad police rolls out Phase-II of arrive alive campaign
Hyderabad, Feb.27 (RAHNUMA): Strengthening its road safety drive, the Cyberabad Police, in association with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), conducted Phase-II of the Arrive Alive Campaign – 2026 at Gachibowli here on Friday, focusing on the vision health of heavy vehicle drivers. Around 220 drivers of lorries, buses and tippers underwent free eye […]
