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South Korea's Presidential Election: Crossroads of Politics and Economy

South Korea is set to hold a snap presidential election on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol. This election, prompted by Yoon's brief declaration of martial law in December 2024, marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's political landscape.

Apr 9, 2025

Karnataka truck driver's daughter tops Arts as girls outshine boys in Class 12 board exams

L.R. Sanjana Bai, the daughter of a lorry driver, secured the top position in the Arts stream by scoring 597 out of 600 marks. She studied at Indu College in Kottur town, Vijayanagara district.

Apr 8, 2025

Value his positive sentiments towards our vibrant ties: Jaishankar welcomes Dubai Crown Prince

During his visit, the Crown Prince will engage in meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host a working lunch for him, as well as EAM Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Apr 8, 2025

Pawan Kalyan's seven-year-old son suffers burns in Singapore school fire

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's younger son Mark Shankar suffered burns in a fire at a school in Singapore where he was studying.

Apr 8, 2025

FM Sitharaman to visit UK and Austria to boost financial collaborations, bilateral ties

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to the United Kingdom and Austria from April 8-13, where she is scheduled to attend ministerial-level bilateral meetings, an official statement said on Monday.

Apr 7, 2025

Conscious decision by govt: K'taka Minister on Muslim quota in govt tenders

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that granting a 4 per cent Muslim quota in government tenders was a conscious decision by the Congress government.

Apr 7, 2025

Curfew imposed in Manipur's Lilong after BJP leader's house torched over support to Waqf Act

Curfew was imposed for an indefinite period in entire Lilong Assembly constituency in Manipur's Thoubal district on Monday, a day after a mob set the house of BJP minority morcha's state President, Md Asker Ali, on fire reportedly for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act, officials said.

Apr 7, 2025

MP Police launch probe against 'fake' doctor who performed fatal heart surgeries

The authorities have launched a legal investigation into a doctor accused of conducting multiple cardiac surgeries, some of which allegedly resulted in suspicious deaths.

Apr 7, 2025

Students made to clean toilets in B'luru govt school despite Education Dept warnings

Despite strict warnings from the Karnataka Education Department, an alleged incident of teachers engaging schoolchildren in cleaning of school toilets came to light in Bengaluru's Yelahanka locality on Monday.

Apr 7, 2025

J&K CM Omar, Farooq spotted on morning walk with Kiren Rijiju amid Waqf Bill row; trolled

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's morning walk with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar's Tulip Garden has sparked outrage among opposition parties.

Apr 7, 2025

Like earlier Waqf legislations, UMEED Act aims for social welfare: Minority Affairs Ministry

The enactment of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 2025 (UMEED Act) last week marks a turning point in reforms carried out in Waqf laws between 1913 and 2025 for social benefit from Waqf properties, said an official on Monday.

Apr 7, 2025

PM Mudra Yojana crosses key milestone of 52 crore loans worth Rs 32.61 lakh crore to poor in 10 years

Over 52 crore loans worth Rs 32.61 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the PM Mudra Yojana as the scheme completes 10 years of its launch on April 8, 2015, according to official figures.

Apr 7, 2025

'Such incidents happen in big city', K'taka Home Minister remarks on molestation of two women

A video showing two young women being targeted by a man in the early hours in a residential locality went viral on social media, raising serious concerns over women's safety in Bengaluru.

Apr 7, 2025

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Speaker's Refusal to Allow Debate on Waqf Bill

The J&K Legislative Assembly descended into chaos after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather disallowed a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, recently passed by Parliament and challenged in the Supreme Court. Speaker adjourned the Legislative Assembly twice amid din and pandemonium.

Apr 7, 2025

Shinde jibe row: Kunal Kamra moves Bombay HC seeking cancellation of FIR

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay High Court with a plea seeking the cancellation of FIR registered against him for referring to Shiv Sena president and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "traitor (gaddar)" in his show.

Apr 7, 2025