Beirut, May 16 (IANS) Three paramedics were killed and another seriously wounded in an airstrike in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged stronger Arab and international backing for Lebanon’s diplomatic efforts, warning the country faces its gravest crisis since its founding. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the strike hit a civil defence centre operated by the Islamic Health Authority in the town of Harouf and completely destroyed the facility.The ministry accused Israel …

Brasilia, May 16 (IANS) Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has ordered an investigation into the possible diversion of parliamentary funds to cultural projects, including a film about former President Jair Bolsonaro. The order was issued by Justice Flavio Dino on Friday (local time) after a complaint filed earlier this year by lawmaker Tabata Amaral of the Brazilian Socialist Party.Amaral alleged that public funds allocated through parliamentary amendments may have been used for electoral marketing …

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) The West Bengal government had terminated the services of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner, Shantanu Sinha Biswas, who was arrested by officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).The action was in connection with a couple of money laundering-cum-land-linked syndicate cases involving a notorious and currently absconding history-sheeter.Despite attaining the official retirement age of 60, Biswas was retained under extension for two years by the previous Mamata Banerjee-l…

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across 15 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab. The Meteorological Department warned that several parts of the country are likely to witness intense weather activity on May 16 and advised people to exercise extreme caution during the period. Gusty winds with speeds ranging from 80 to 85 kmph are expected in many regions. North Indian states m…

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat, starting Saturday, where he will participate in a series of official programmes in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. During the visit, the senior BJP leader is expected to review major development initiatives, interact with newly elected civic representatives, and inaugurate a new milk processing plant aimed at strengthening the dairy sector in the region.As part of his engagements, Amit Shah…

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared some glimpses from the remarkable welcome by the Indian community in the Netherlands. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Yesterday’s welcome by the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands was remarkable. The welcome included a dance performance covering Kathak, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam. It also included a Garba performance.”In another post, PM Modi said, “Sharing some more glimpses from the we…

Riyadh, May 16 (IANS) Animesh Kujur and Mohammed Afsal continued their impressive run of form on the international circuit by clinching victories in their respective events at the Saudi Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in Riyadh on Friday.At the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Stadium, national record holder Afsal clocked a strong finish to win the men’s 800m race in 1:48.24. The Indian runner pipped South Africa’s Christopher Swart who finished in 1:48.50. Werner Gouws was third in 1:4…

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Maheep Kapoor shared a glimpse into her evening with her dear ones Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Karan Johar. Describing the image, “The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives” star said, “Some friendships are forever”. Sharing a picture from her get-together on Instagram, Maheep was seen posing in the middle, with Kareena, Karan, and Karisma standing on either side of her, looking gorgeous.For the caption, she wrote: “Some friendships are forever… so what …

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Singer Keneeshaa Francis has now penned an emotional post that suggests that she has parted ways with well-known Tamil actor and producer Ravi Mohan. Taking to her Instagram page, Keneeshaa Francis wrote, “Dear all, I have said more than I should and could and most of it was unnecessary as well. I walked into this story with love. I walk out of it with silence. Some places become so consumed by noise, ego, judgment and manufactured narratives that goodness no longer has ro…

Washington, May 16 (IANS) As part of her effort to promote childhood literacy, US Second Lady Usha Vance visited a charter school in Florida during which she highlighted her Summer Reading Challenge for students across the country.During her visit to AcadeMir Academy Charter School East in Doral, Florida, the Second Lady read Ada Twist the Scientist by Andrea Beaty to students. She also spoke about the importance of reading and answered questions from children and faculty members.“It was such …