STUDENTS OPPOSE GO 97, SEEK PROTECTION FOR POLYTECHNIC DIPLOMAS
Hyderabad, Aug.19 (RAHNUMA): Polytechnic students and student organisations have urged the Telangana Government to withdraw GO 97, expressing concern over the proposed restructuring of technical education involving Polytechnic colleges, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) under the Young India Skills University (YISU) and SHAKTI framework. Students said the three-year Polytechnic Diploma courses […]
BIRLA SCIENCE CENTRE TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SPACE DAY ON AUG 22
Hyderabad, Aug.19 (RAHNUMA): The G. P. Birla Archaeological, Astronomical & Scientific Research Institute (GPBAASRI), in association with the ISG Hyderabad Chapter, will celebrate National Space Day 2026 on August 22 at the GPBC Hall, G.P. Birla Centre, Hyderabad. The programme will highlight India’s remarkable achievements in lunar exploration and space science. The celebrations will feature […]
ACB surprise check finds irregularities in Karimnagar municipal town planning section
Karimnagar, Aug.19 (RAHNUMA): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Karimnagar Range, conducted a surprise check at the Town Planning Section of the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation on August 18 and detected several irregularities and deficiencies. The inspection covered office records, revenue transactions, pending applications and the overall functioning of the section. The ACB found shortcomings in records maintenance […]
Telangana team studies Philippines’ migration policy for welfare of Gulf workers
Hyderabad, Aug.19 (RAHNUMA): The Telangana NRI Advisory Committee team on Wednesday visited the Indian Embassy in Manila, Philippines and held discussions with senior officials of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on effective migration policies and the welfare of migrant workers. The delegation discussed the Philippines’ migration policy and studied its practices through a detailed […]
South Korea expects North Korea-US leaders’ friendship to lead to dialogue
Seoul, Aug 17 (IANS) The presidential office of South Korea said Monday it expects the friendship between the leaders of North Korea and the United States to help lead to bilateral talks on peace on the Korean Peninsula, following President Donald Trump’s reported order to scale back joint military exercises with Seoul. The remarks came […]
Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 68
Jakarta, Aug 17 (IANS) The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province has risen to 68, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said Monday. “The fatalities include 26 in Manggarai regency, 24 in East Manggarai, eight in Nagekeo, four in Sikka, and two each in Ende, West Manggarai […]
India, Armenia explore new avenues to strengthen defence cooperation
Yerevan, Aug 17 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday called on Armenian Defence Minister, Suren Papikyan, in Yerevan where they explored new avenues to further strengthen defence cooperation. “Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Minister of Defence of Armenia Mr Suren Papikyan in Yerevan on August 17, 2026. The two sides […]
India and Egypt reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen Global South
Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) The India-Egypt BRICS Conference in Cairo concluded with the event underscoring shared commitment to strengthening the voice and agency of the Global South, the Indian Embassy in Egypt said on Monday. “The India–Egypt BRICS Conference concluded with valedictory remarks by Amb N.J. Gangte, Acting Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World […]
More resources deployed as Belgium wildfire contained in accessible areas
Brussels, Aug 17 (IANS) Light rain in eastern Belgium on Monday helped slow the spread of the High Fens wildfire, though not enough to halt it, according to local authorities and media reports. The blaze, one of Belgium’s biggest wildfires, has burned about 3,000 hectares since breaking out Friday afternoon. Walloon authorities said Monday morning […]
Trump urges Iran to raise ‘white flag’
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to raise the “white flag of surrender” as a 60-day ceasefire understanding expires, while signalling that he is in no hurry to set a deadline for Tehran. Trump told Fox News in an interview that American naval pressure on Iran would continue. The US […]
