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February 18, 2024 16:35 UTC

The construction and opening of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya brought an end to a wait spanning centuries," Prime Minister Modi said. Realising the dreams crores of women, poor, and the youth are what Modi lives for. I was the first Prime Minister to raise concerns around the lack of toilets and hygiene from the ramparts of the Red Fort. We opened bank accounts of more than 25 crore women. This Republic Day, the Kartavya Path was witness to the country's growing Nari Shakti (women power)," Prime Minister Modi said.

February 18, 2024 15:18 UTC

On February 29 this year, President William Ruto is expected to officially launch the search of Kimathi’s remains, after which the experts will start the process. “I am happy to report that, for the first time, the government of Kenya has allowed the official launch of the search for the remains of Dedan Kimathi. Although I am not the one who will preside over the official search of the remains of Dedan Kimathi, I am speaking as a representative of his family,” Ms Wanjugu said. There are only a few people remaining who can help the experts in the process of recovering his remains,” Ms Wanjugu said. During that event, Ms Wanjugu said the consecutive governments since independence had failed to heed to their pleas to have the body traced and accorded to them.

February 18, 2024 14:58 UTC

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s remarkable double century blended seamlessly with Ravindra Jadeja’s masterful five-wicket haul as India ruthlessly crushed England by a staggering 434 runs in the third test at Rajkot. With this commanding victory, India now takes a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. 🚨 With a winning margin of 434 runs in Rajkot, #TeamIndia register their biggest Test victory ever 👏🔝 A historic win courtesy of some memorable performances 👌👌 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/FM0hVG5X8M#INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/nXbjlAYq7K — BCCI (@BCCI) February 18, 2024This historic victory marks India’s first-ever win by over 400 runs in test cricket, making it their largest win in terms of runs across their 577 Test matches. Surpassing their previous record of a 372-run victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in 2021. India’s aggressive wicket-taking strategy rattled England’s top order, leaving them crumbling without making any significant contributions.

February 18, 2024 13:58 UTC

Israeli forces executed arrests in Gaza’s largest functioning hospital, Nasser Hospital, on Thursday, intensifying their campaign against Hamas, the ruling Palestinian Islamist group in the enclave. Israeli Forces – Escalation of Military CampaignIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to continue the military campaign, announcing plans to move troops into the southern border city of Rafah. Israeli Forces – Hamas Chief Blames Israel for Ceasefire DelayHamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh blamed Israel for the lack of progress in ceasefire negotiations. Israeli Forces – Escalation of AirstrikesSince Friday, at least 83 people were killed in airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, with Rafah being a focal point. Reports of nighttime airstrikes on residential houses led to additional casualties, as the Israeli military claimed to target militants.

February 18, 2024 13:25 UTC





The construction and opening of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya brought an end to a wait spanning centuries,” Prime Minister Modi said. Realising the dreams crores of women, poor, and the youth are what Modi lives for. I was the first Prime Minister to raise concerns around the lack of toilets and hygiene from the ramparts of the Red Fort. We made one crore women Lakhpati Didis. This Republic Day, the Kartavya Path was witness to the country’s growing Nari Shakti (women power),” Prime Minister Modi said.

February 18, 2024 11:47 UTC

A cataclysmic crash of two giant exoplanets - planets outside our solar system - left behind the cloud and one single molten core, which is still orbiting the star. Upon close investigation, researchers found that, just before this dip, the star displayed a sudden spike in infrared luminosity, which lasted for 1,000 days. Further investigation revealed that the culprit behind both the spike in luminosity and the eclipse was a giant, glowing cloud of gas and dust. The researchers think that a violent cosmic collision between two exoplanets, one of which likely contained ice. Scientists believe that two giant exoplanets anywhere from several to tens of Earth masses crashed into one another, creating both the infrared spike and the cloud.

February 18, 2024 11:01 UTC

Why does Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor love spending time with the dead? “I had never seen such a brutal, painful and horrific murder in my entire career,” Dr Oduor said. “I am very sure that we will find more bodies,” Dr Oduor said. Dr Oduor pointed out that since he was a child, he had always known that he would study medicine. It was then that all the fear vanished because you realise you need to pass exams,” Dr Oduor said.

February 18, 2024 09:21 UTC

[iStockphoto]Travel and hospitality experts have predicted that 2024 is going to be the busiest since the Covid-19 disruption. It is also a time to travel comfortably without the rush that comes with peak travel seasons such as Christmas, Easter or other long weekend holidays. Allow ticket prices to guide you: Train yourself to hold out for pocket-friendly destinations that meet your budget plans. Find budget-friendly accommodation: What scares many travellers, is the cost of finding an affordable place to stay. However, experts say there are alternatives and options.

February 18, 2024 08:51 UTC

In a dynamic week marked by international diplomacy and local engagement, President William Ruto showcased his diplomatic skills and political outreach. After a successful visit to Japan, the president swiftly transitioned to the World Summit in Dubai before embarking on a crucial three-day tour of the Mount Kenya region, concluding on Friday. Following his visit to Japan, Ruto jetted off to Dubai for the World Summit, where leaders addressed pressing global challenges. On the sidelines of the Summit, the President held talks with several African leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing World Governments Summit in Dubai. The climax of President Ruto’s week unfolded during his three-day tour of the Mount Kenya region.

February 18, 2024 08:20 UTC

Nakuru City Queens, Milima reach FKF Cup rounds of 16Sunday, February 18th, 2024 10:26 | By Amanga CollinsAction between teams in FKF Cup Women's. Nakuru City Queens and Royal Starlets solidified their spots in the Round of 16 of the FKF Women’s Cup on Saturday, February 17, 2024, with convincing victories in the preliminary round. In their encounter, Nakuru City Queens dominated NYS Queens with a 4-1 triumph. Coach Beldine Odemba during the FKF Cup round of 32 live draw yesterday at Kenya Institute of Special Education, Nairobi. 2023 FKF CupReflecting on the previous edition, Ulinzi Starlets clinched the 2023 FKF Women’s Cup, securing a memorable 3-1 victory over Nakuru City Queens at Nyayo Stadium.

February 18, 2024 07:55 UTC

The officers, according to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will now choose to either resign or continue running their businesses. "I want to announce here on behalf of the president that if you are a police officer and you own a bar. Resign and run the bar or stop operating the bar and continue working in the service," he said. “You either work as a police officer or run a bar. Waiguru said she was aware that some county officers are running entertainment joints in various parts of the county.

February 18, 2024 07:16 UTC

LSK wants court to quash move to restrict govt adverts to one newspaperThe Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has gone to court to overturn a directive restricting government advertisements to one newspaper publication, which it described as an affront to the constitution. The publication is regularly printed and used to be circulated by four daily newspapers- Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and The People Daily. The LSK says the problem is that The Star is not a newspapers of national circulation or reach because it is mainly distributed in Nairobi. This means that My-Gov pull-out is now being distributed and circulated in Nairobi, LSK said. “The petitioner contends that the obligation under Article 35(3) of not only publishing but also publicizing important information affecting the public requires the widest possible circulation which cannot be achieved through The Star newspaper.

February 18, 2024 07:10 UTC

Kenyan artist Silvanus Kym produced a stunning pencil drawing of late marathoner Kelvin KiptumSpeaking to TUKO.co.ke, Kym disclosed that he made the drawing as a tribute to Kiptum, who inspired him to fend for himselfKym disclosed that he has no plans to sell the lovely drawing, adding that it would be part of his collectionA Kenyan artist, Silvanus Kym, known as Kym Kym Arts on Facebook, has wowed netizens with a beautiful pencil drawing of celebrated marathoner Kelvin Kiptum. Kenyan artist Silvanus Kim said he drew the portrait of Kelvin Kiptum to honour him. Why Silvanus Kym drew a portrait of Kelvin KiptumTo honour his memory, Kym decided to create a beautiful portrait of the late marathoner. Kym, who specialises in pencil, charcoal, and coloured pencil portrait drawing, disclosed that the impressive drawing took him about 13 hours to complete. @Tito Erastus Okeyo:"Awesome, the pencil drawing looks more great..what an amazing work you have done."

February 18, 2024 06:53 UTC

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sought to contain the political fallout of a presidential pardon scandal during an annual state of the nation address on Saturday, his first public appearance since Hungary’s president, his ally, resigned a week ago. International news organizations, including The Associated Press, and Hungary’s independent media outlets were not permitted to attend the speech. Outside Hungary, Orbán has faced isolation over his obstruction of key decisions by his international allies. READ MORE: Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden’s NATO membership. But on Saturday, Orbán indicated that a vote on the matter could happen when Hungary’s legislature reconvenes on Feb. 26.

February 18, 2024 05:47 UTC