Gujarat: Blue Flag Shivrajpur beach emerges as global icon of coastal tourism
Gandhinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) Gujarat’s tourism landscape is setting a new global benchmark with the remarkable transformation of Shivrajpur Beach in Devbhumi Dwarka, now the state’s first Blue Flag certified beach, as shared by officials on Tuesday. The prestigious international tag not only enhances Gujarat’s coastal identity but also reflects the state’s strong commitment toward […]
As tensions flare on Israel-Lebanon border, war-torn communities struggle to rebuild
METULA, Israel(RAHNUMA): Ilan Rosenfeld walks through the burnt-out shell of his former business, stepping over crackling pieces of clay plates that used to line his cafe and past metal scraps of Hezbollah rockets littering the rubble. It’s all that’s left for him in this small, war-ravaged town — the northernmost in Israel, surrounded on three […]
Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year — media freedom group
PARIS(RAHNUMA): RSF said Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain by its forces in Gaza, the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) group said on Tuesday. In its annual report, the Paris-based media freedom group said the total number of journalists killed reached 67 globally this […]
Israel to reopen crossing with Jordan to Gaza aid trucks Wednesday: Israeli official
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Israel will reopen the crossing on the Israeli-controlled border between Jordan and the occupied West Bank to humanitarian aid trucks destined for Gaza for the first time since late September, an Israeli official said on Tuesday. “Following the understandings and a directive of the political echelon, starting tomorrow (Wednesday) the transfer of goods and […]
Hamas says no Gaza truce second phase while Israel ‘continues violations’ Previous
GAZA CITY(RAHNUMA): Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli “violations” persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement. The US-sponsored ceasefire, in effect since October 10, halted the war that began after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel on October […]
Sudan militia advances could trigger new refugee exodus
GENEVA(RAHNUMA): Advances by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan could trigger another exodus across the country’s borders, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has said. The RSF took over Darfur’s city of El-Fashir in late October in one of its biggest gains of the 2-1/2-year war with Sudan’s army. This month, advances have continued […]
PPPs are essential for achieving vision of a USD 3 trillion economy: Bhatti
Hyderabad, Dec.9 (RAHNUMA): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated that Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) are indispensable to realising the vision of a USD 3 trillion economy. Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday attended the panel discussion “Innovative PPPs: Harnessing Private Capital Towards Public Goods” at the Telangana Rising Global Summit and addressed the gathering as the chief guest. […]
Jupally touts tourism as crucial for economy, employment creation
Hyderabad, Dec.9 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Tourism and Cultural Jupally Krishna Rao has described tourism as a key engine of economic growth and employment creation. Citing examples from the Middle East and Asia, he observed that several countries with limited natural resources had achieved significant economic progress by prioritising tourism. In contrast, the Minister remarked that […]
Global Summit generates fresh wave of investments for Telangana on second day
Hyderabad, Dec.9 (RAHNUMA): Multiple companies on Tuesday disclosed their investment intentions in Telangana and signed agreements with the State government. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy attended consecutive meetings and witnessed the signing of Memorandums of Understanding at Bharat Future City. Godrej Industries Group The MoU was done on the proposal to expand dairy business (5 […]
CM Revanth Reddy unveils ‘Telangana Thalli’ statues at all district Collectorates
Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Telangana Chef Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday unveiled Telangana Thalli (mother Telangana) statues at all district Collectorates across the state. He virtually unveiled the statues from the Telangana Rising Global Summit venue at the upcoming Bharat Future City near here. The event was organised as part of Praja Palana (people’s […]
