Predictive technology crucial for disaster preparedness in NE: Mizoram Guv
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) said that the Northeast’s climatic realities, frequent landslides, cloudbursts, long monsoon spells and high seismicity make predictive technology indispensable. Addressing the North East Conclave held in New Delhi under the GeoSmart World Conference & Expo 2025, the Governor said that with modern remote […]
Farmers’ welfare at forefront: Odisha’s Kharif paddy procurement revamped
Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (IANS) Food, Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Wednesday said the state government has streamlined the paddy procurement system in Odisha to make it clean and transparent, ensuring timely purchase at government-fixed price, swift payment of farmers’ dues, and prompt resolution of farmers’ grievances. In response to an adjournment […]
Gujarat: Deputy CM inaugurates ENGIMACH 2025, over 1 lakh visitors expected
Gandhinagar, Dec 3 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday inaugurated Asia’s one of the largest engineering exhibitions, titled “ENGIMACH-2025.” The five-day exhibition, being held from December 3 to 7, will see hundreds of companies putting their products on display while the organisers anticipate huge footfall, going beyond 1 lakh. Gujarat Deputy CM, speaking […]
IndiGo forced to cancel scores of flights due to crew shortage
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) IndiGo was forced to cancel scores of flights on Wednesday across major destinations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru airports, mainly due to crew shortages, according to sources. According to sources, IndiGo has run into a severe crew shortage due to the implementation of the second phase of the […]
BEML secures additional order from Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation for driverless metro trainsets
Bengaluru, Dec 3 (IANS) BEML Limited, a leading multi-sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise under the Defence Ministry, has secured an additional order worth Rs 414 crore from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), an official statement said on Wednesday. Under this expansion, BEML will supply six more driverless metro trainsets (36 cars) for the […]
Innovation and efficiency key to strengthening India’s manufacturing sector: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday highlighted the importance of innovation, quality, design, sustainability, and efficiency as key drivers of India’s manufacturing competitiveness. In his address at the IndiaEdge event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here, the minister lauded the recent growth trends across […]
Tens of thousands of Gazans need medical evacuation: MSF
GENEVA(RAHNUMA): A Doctors Without Borders official has pleaded for countries to open their doors to tens of thousands of Gazans in dire need of medical evacuation, warning that hundreds have already died waiting. “The need is really huge,” said Hani Isleem, who coordinates medical evacuations from Gaza for the charity, known by its French acronym […]
Turkiye slams ex-Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani over his visit with heavily armed guards
ANKARA(RAHNUMA): Turkiye demanded an explanation from Iraqi Kurdish officials after former leader Masoud Barzani arrived in a mainly Kurdish Turkish border region last weekend surrounded by heavily armed and uniformed guards. Barzani, who was president of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government from 2005-17 and remains Iraqi Kurdistan’s most powerful figure, visited the Cizre district in southeast […]
Leading entertainment, cultural figures call for Barghouti’s release
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Hundreds of leading entertainment and cultural figures have signed an open letter calling for the release of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, The Guardian reported. The 66-year-old peace advocate, who has spent 23 years in Israeli prison, is widely viewed as offering the best prospects for a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict due […]
Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope’s peace message lingers amid fears of new war
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Filipino worker Loren Capobres said the world stood still when she kissed Pope Leo’s hand this week in Lebanon, but hopes his message for peace will linger after his departure, leading to better working conditions and a lasting peace in the country. Capobres, who is Catholic and has worked in Lebanon for 17 years, […]
