France to rally aid for Lebanon as it warns truce gains remain fragile

BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): France said on Friday that Lebanon’s recovery remains precarious despite positive signs following a ceasefire and government transition, and it stood ready to support the country’s reconstruction if it continues with reforms. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, addressing reporters after meetings in Beirut with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and other […]
Pro-Palestinian flotilla announces new mission to Gaza

TUNIS(RAHNUMA): A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year will set sail for the besieged territory again next month, one member told AFP on Friday. The Global Sumud Flotilla said the new mission set for March 29 would be “the largest coordinated humanitarian intervention for Palestine in history” and will mobilise […]
US condemns RSF drone attack on World Food Programme convoy in Sudan’s North Kordofan

WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): The US condemned a drone attack Friday by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a World Food Program (WFP) convoy in Sudan’s North Kordofan state that killed one person and injured three others. “The United States condemns the recent drone attack on a World Food Program convoy in North Kordofan transporting food to famine-stricken […]
‘Mardaani 3’ makers respond to allegations of running missing people campaign to create buzz around film

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The makers of the film ‘Mardaani 3’ starring Rani Mukerji have denied the allegations levelled against them for running a paid PR campaign through the reports of missing people in the national capital. On Friday, the Delhi Police took to their X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, “After following a few leads, […]
Akshay Kumar grooves to ‘Chura Ke Dil Mera’ with Anu Malik

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Bollywood hunk Akshay Kumar was seen grooving to the song “Chura Ke Dil Mera” with Anu Malik while celebrating the iconic hits of the composer during the latest episode of the reality game show “Wheel of Fortune”. Graced by Karisma Kapoor, Mouni Roy, and Anu Malik, host Akshay Kumar requested during […]
Priyanka Chopra calls hubby Nick Jonas ‘the best decision I ever made’

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Global couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas never fail to show their admiration for one another. Through her latest social media post, PeeCee called husband Nick “the best decision I ever made”. The ‘Barfi’ actress called the American actor and singer the most honest and sincere person she has ever come […]
Ektaa Kapoor shares throwback video of dad Jeetendra: My dad was original Naag

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee Ektaa Kapoor is asking if she is the ‘Naagin’. On Friday, the producer took to her Instagram, and shared a clip from the ‘Nagin’. In the clip, her father, Jeetendra can be seen transforming into a snake. She wrote in the caption, “My dad was the original NAAG […]
‘Put your body on the line’: Kohli’s message that inspired RCB’s WPL 2026 title triumph

Vadodara, Feb 6 (IANS) A day after their victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru released a motivational video message from Virat Kohli that played a key role in lifting the spirits of the team ahead of their Women’s Premier League (WPL) final against Delhi Capitals, a contest where they chased down a historic 204-run total to clinch […]
Sports Minister Mandaviya underscores importance of quality coaching for India’s sporting rise

Patiala, Feb 6 (IANS) International experts and academicians participating in the two-day international conference titled “Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification and Athlete Development” here at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on Friday unequivocally emphasised the need for India to develop quality coaches to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of being among […]
Mumbai Open 125K: Teenage sensation Tagger knocks out former champion Semenistaja to advance to the semis

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) 17-year-old Lilli Tagger scripted an incredible comeback victory against 2024 Mumbai Open champion and current second seed Darja Semenistaja in the quarterfinal of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Friday. Meanwhile, Mananchaya Sawangkaew, Lanlana Tararudee and Fangran Tian also advanced to the […]