Malayalam actress Lena shared on Instagram on February 27 that she married Indian Air Force test pilot and Gaganyaan astronaut Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair on January 17, 2024. Accompanied by a collage featuring herself and her husband Prashanth Nair, Lena penned, “Today, on February 27, 2024, our Prime Minister Modi ji conferred the First Indian Astronaut Wings upon Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair. She explained that she had been waiting for the official announcement to share the news of her marriage to Prasanth, which took place in a traditional ceremony through an arranged marriage. Group Captain Nair, born on August 26, 1976, in Thiruvazhiyad, Kerala, embarked on his aviation journey following his education at the National Defence Academy (NDA). Lena is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her work primarily in Malayalam and Tamil cinema.

February 27, 2024 16:05 UTC

Rapper Diddy was accused by his former employee of sexual assault. Source: UGCDiddy's former male employee accuses him of sexual assaultAmerican rapper Diddy has social media buzzing yet again after his former male employee accused him of sexual assault. According to The South African, the employee who didn't want to be identified filed a lawsuit at the federal court in New York City. In the suit, the former employee accused him of repeated instances of unsolicited groping and sexual touching. Some of the sordid accusations against Diddy include repeated abuse spanning over a decade, sexual assault, and trafficking.

February 27, 2024 15:02 UTC

President William Ruto is today expected to officially open the Homa Bay County International Investment Conference. The three-day event seeks to bring both international and local investors to tap into the county's investment potential. Some of these projects are the construction of 110 units of affordable houses in Homa Bay town, the renovation of both Homa Bay and Kendu Bay piers and the construction fish market in Homa Bay town. AI and Machine Learning ConferenceThe United States International University Africa (USIU), in partnership with Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) Africa, is set to host the third edition regional AI and Machine Learning (ML) conference in Nairobi. Ethiopian PM visitEthiopian PM Abiy Ahmed is expected in Nairobi today for a state visit.

February 27, 2024 14:31 UTC

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February 27, 2024 14:05 UTC

Nairobi - The body of Samuel Mbutu has been discovered lying in the City Mortuary days after he was reported missing. Samuel Mbutu (r) was found dead and body lying in Nairobi's City Mortuary days after he was reported missing. Photo: Samuel Mbutu. UoN lecturer's mysterious deathAccording to The Star, the body was received at City Mortuary on February 20 after being picked from the streets. Until his mysterious death, Mbutu, a father of two, was a don at the University of Nairobi, where he taught political science.

February 27, 2024 13:50 UTC





SA's largest vehicle dealer Motus said on Tuesday while it's pleased with its diversification efforts and a pickup in operating profits, it's still under pressure from higher interest rates and weak consumer confidence. Revenue rose 11% to R57 billion in the six months to end-December and core profit 13% to R4.2 billion, but group profit fell just over a quarter to about R1.1 billion.

February 27, 2024 13:13 UTC

A suspected bandit was shot and killed in a shootout with police in Marsabit Central, Marsabit County. Multi-agency teams were sent to the area to pursue the other gang members who escaped the scene. Police say gang attacks on major routes in the area are on the rise amid calls for caution and planned operations to address the menace. On Sunday, a Member of the Samburu County Assembly was shot and killed in an ambush in the Soit Pus area of Samburu North. Police said Angata Nanyekie MCA Paul Leshimpiro was shot dead by suspected bandits at Soit Pus on Maralal-Baragoi Highway.

February 27, 2024 12:25 UTC

The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly(UNEA) summit which commenced Monday entered its second day today with various committee meetings lined up. Among the discussions during the day are agriculture and soil health, transboundary ecosystem restoration and the impacts of war and heavy industry on pollution.

February 27, 2024 12:14 UTC

The report also stated that Ajay Devgn, too, is impressed with the filmography of Studio Green and the vision of Raja and is open to working with them, provided things fall into place.The report further added that Ajay Devgn has been offered multiple ideas to choose from. While one is a mass entertainer, the second is an actioner. One more script offered is in the thriller space. The horror film is a remake of a Gujarati film, 'Vash'. The film is slated to release on March 8, 2024.

February 27, 2024 10:16 UTC

Despite her rough upbringing and the many traumatic experiences she endured, Sachel Clarke has always been determined to defy her odds and be successful. Being a coke addict, she lived on the streets of New Kingston and sold her body for coke," Clarke said. Clarke said she was told that she is the second child for her mother. "The series of situations that happened before I entered into state care took a toll because I went through years of abuse. Water was always there because the water was bridged [illegally connected], [but] no light," Clarke said.

February 27, 2024 10:15 UTC

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Wine Festival of Colorado Springs returns this week, Feb. 28 through March 2, and this year seven winemakers from New Zealand are attending to share their experiences and philosophy on what makes New Zealand wines unique. Board Members Michelle Talarico and Barry Cooper joined FOX21 Morning News to discuss the multi-day event and what people can expect. The annual wine festival is also a fundraiser for the local Arts community and for the last several years it has benefitted the Colorado Springs Conservatory. “This little wine festival has raised about $2.5 million over 30 years for various nonprofits,” said Talarico. Limited tickets remain for certain events and more details can be found on the wine festival’s website linked above.

February 27, 2024 10:09 UTC

President William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President Yoweri Museveni met at Kisozi Country Home in Uganda on Monday. “I am very grateful to President Museveni for strongly endorsing my candidacy and to President Ruto for fully backing it,” said Odinga. Ruto has reiterated that Kenya and Uganda are keen to deepen long-established diplomatic and economic ties. President William Ruto (left) with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga when they paid a visit to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at his Kisozi Country Home. [X, William Ruto].

February 27, 2024 10:05 UTC

Talks in Qatar, focusing on both a truce and the release of hostages, showed progress as negotiators engaged in proximity talks. Biden’s Hopeful TimelinePresident Biden, during his visit to New York, shared his hopes for a ceasefire, indicating that it might commence within days. Israel Hamas – Divergent Public StancesPublicly, Israel and Hamas maintained divergent positions on a potential truce, each blaming the other for delays. Israel Hamas – Ongoing TensionsIsrael publicly maintains its stance of not ending the conflict until Hamas is eradicated, while Hamas insists on a simultaneous agreement to end the war before freeing hostages. Rafah Assault PlansDespite the negotiation momentum, Netanyahu affirmed plans for an assault on Rafah, emphasizing Israel’s commitment to evacuate civilians from harm’s way.

February 27, 2024 09:42 UTC

Widow Asenath and her kids lay a wreath on Kelvin Kiptum's grave (l), the late marathoner (r). Photos: Kelvin Kiptum, Luis Tato. Before his untimely death, the late Kiptum Kiptum was supposed to participate in the 43rd NN Marathon Rotterdam on April 14, 2024. Under perfect conditions, he could have become the first athlete to break the magical barrier of two hours," read an excerpt from the Kelvin Kiptum Foundation website. "Golazo is already contributing the first KSh 9 million (50,000 euros) to the fund, symbolic of 1 euro per participant in the NN Marathon Rotterdam," said the foundation on their website.

February 27, 2024 09:23 UTC

Kenya’s Permanent Emissary to the United Nations, Martin Kimani, has cast doubt regarding the UN’s longevity, cautioning of its potential demise after its inaction in the Ukraine and Palestine conflicts. But mere criticism will not halt the UN's weakening,” stated Kimani. However, he also cautioned the world’s major powers for their silence on the matter and their tendency to act in self-interest. “The enduring fact is that the major powers will always act in their perceived self-interest; to believe otherwise is naive," explained Kimani. In addition to cautioning the major powers, Ambassador Kimani reiterated that the wars weaken the resolve of the UN and diminish the influence held by friendly nations in the Permanent Membership of the Security Council.

February 27, 2024 09:07 UTC