New Delhi, (UNI) Railways Minister Ashiwin Vaishnaw on Thursday said a total of Rs 2.5 lakh crore has been allocated in the interim Budget 2024-25 for his ministry, which will provide a transformative change. Addressing a press conference here, the Minister termed it a “historic announcement” for the transformation of Railways. The Union Minister further…
New Delhi, (UNI) India on Thursday raised concern over the “deteriorating situation” in Myanmar and sought early resolution of the issue for peace and stability in the country. Addressing a weekly press conference here, a spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, “India wants an early resolution of the issue and return…
Hyderabad, Feb 2 (UNI) The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) is to organise a full-day “Conclave on GST and Globalisation” here on Saturday. Telangana Deputy CM and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and the Minister for IT and Industries, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, were invited as chief guests. Dr. T. K. Sreedevi,…
Tunis, Feb 2 (UNI) A Tunisian court has sentenced the leader of opposition party Ennahda and former parliamentary speaker, Rached Ghannouchi, to three years in prison for receiving illegal financing for the party from abroad, Tunisian media reported, citing a court spokesperson. In May 2023, Ghannouchi was sentenced to a one-year prison term on charges…
Buenos Aires, Feb 2 (UNI) Two people were detained and 15 were injured during anti-government protests near the Argentine Congress, where President Javier Milei’s reforms are being considered, local media reported. For the second day, Argentines are gathering in front of the Congress building. A Sputnik correspondent earlier reported that protesters blocked traffic on the…
Islamabad, Feb 2 (UNI) Two terrorists were killed by security forces during an operation in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said. The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district of the province on the reported presence of terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan…
Helsinki, (UNI) About 13,000 protesters rallied in downtown Helsinki on Thursday against labor market reforms proposed by the Finnish government, police said. The two-hour demonstration was orderly and took place on Senate Square. The protest was called by two major trade unions on the day of a nationwide strike. The unions oppose the government’s labor…
Dhaka, Feb 1 (UNI) Bangladesh’s largest annual book fair kicked off in the capital Dhaka on Thursday. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the month-long event. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Hasina stressed the need for digital publication of books alongside printed ones and their translation into different languages. “I request all the publishers to…
Washington (UNI) The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.99 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying the Congress of this possible sale on Thursday, a DSCA release said….
Jamshedpur, (UNI) American golfer Thomas McLendon carded a six-under 65 in the second round to end up with a total of nine-under 133 that helped him emerge victorious by two shots at Pre-Qualifying II of the TATA Steel PGTI Qualifying School 2024 being played at the Golmuri Golf Course in Jamshedpur. From a total field…
