Govt focuses on self-respect and empowerment for poor sections: Bhatti
Hyderabad, Jan.3 (RAHNUMA): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the goal of the government is to ensure that poor and marginalised sections live with dignity and self-respect. As part of this commitment, the government is supplying free electricity up to 200 units under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, and this scheme will be continued in […]
Death toll rises to at least 10 in violence around Iran protests
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Violence surrounding protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic’s ailing economy killed two other people, authorities said Saturday, raising the death toll in the demonstrations to at least 10 as they showed no signs of stopping. The new deaths follow US President Donald Trump warning Iran on Friday that if Tehran “violently kills […]
UAE calls for restraint, urges Yemenis to resolve differences through dialogue
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): The United Arab Emirates said Saturday that is closely following recent developments in Yemen and expresses its deep concern over the ongoing escalation. The UAE statement said Yemenis should exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue to safeguard security and stability. “The UAE stresses the importance of de-escalation, giving precedence to dialogue over confrontation, and addressing […]
Major achievement for country: Political leaders welcome India’s first bullet train announcement
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s first bullet train project has once again come into focus after Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the country is likely to witness the launch of its first high-speed rail service on August 15, 2027. The announcement drew reactions from various political leaders on Friday, who described the […]
Afghanistan: Explosion hits court building in Faryab
Kabul, Jan 2 (IANS) An explosion occurred at the court building in Faryab, creating panic and sparking fresh security concerns in northern Afghanistan, local media reported on Friday. Following the explosion, the emergency responders reached at the site of the incident. The blast took place at the Court of Appeal building in Faryab on Thursday, […]
Over 1100 vehicles set on fire across France during New Year’s Eve celebrations
Paris, Jan 2 (IANS) More than 1100 vehicles were set on fire and over 500 people detained across France during New Year’s Eve celebrations, the country’s Interior Ministry has revealed. In accordance with the Interior Minister’s firm instructions, which required a high degree of responsiveness and mobility, law enforcement intervened immediately in cases of violence […]
Space for independent expression steadily reduced under Xi, says jailed Chinese journalist’s son
Beijing, Jan 2 (IANS) Jailed Chinese journalist Dong YuYu’s son Dong Yifu has urged the US, the UK and the Europe to increase diplomatic pressure on China for his father’s release, asserting that his father’s conviction sets a dangerous precedent. Dong Yifu’s statement comes after Beijing High Court in November dismissed an appeal to overturn […]
Trump warns Iran against violent crackdown as US hits UAV networks
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying the United States was prepared to act if Iranian authorities used deadly force against protesters, as Washington announced a new round of sanctions targetting Tehran’s weapons and drone networks linked to Venezuela. In a 2.58 am (local time) social […]
Kenya: Two people feared dead after under construction building collapses in Nairobi
Nairobi, Jan 2 (IANS) At least two people are feared to have died after a multi-storey building which was under construction collapsed in the shopping centre area of Nairobi’s South C estate on Friday, creating panic among residents and passersby, local media reported. The National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU) said that it received information regarding […]
Traffic deaths in Norway spike in 2025
Oslo, Jan 2 (IANS) Norway’s transport minister has this week raised the alarm after a spike in deaths on the country’s roads in 2025. According to preliminary figures released by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration on Thursday, 111 people died on Norwegian roads in 2025. This represented an increase of 24 from the previous year, […]
