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Korea FM Cho Hyun said that South Korea and the US are planning to discuss a new visa category for Koreans. He also said that following the US immigration raid in which 475 workers were arrested at a Hyundai site, we took this decision. After meeting, Cho received assurances that released South Koreans won’t face […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Europe to build a joint air defense and “effective air shield” after Russian drones entered Poland. Writing on Telegram, he said Ukraine had long proposed the idea and stressed unity against threats. Zelensky discussed the issue with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, NATO chief Mark Rutte, and European leaders.
Elon Musk has been dethroned as the world’s richest person by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison after over 300 days at the top. Musk’s $385 billion net worth trails Ellison’s $393 billion, boosted by a record $101 billion surge in Oracle stock. At 81, Ellison now leads Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, with most wealth tied to his […]
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the individual arrested in connection with the shooting of influencer Charlie Kirk has been released after interrogation by authorities. Taking X as a platform, he said that “the subject in custody has been released after interrogation. Our investigation is ongoing, and we remain committed to transparency.”
US President Donald Trump, in a heated call, told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that targeting Hamas inside Qatar was unwise, senior officials said. Netanyahu replied he had a brief window to strike. A later cordial call saw Trump asking if the attack succeeded, reflecting tension yet continued dialogue between the leaders.
Protests erupted across France with roadblocks, fires, and clashes. Police used tear gas as nearly 200 people were arrested. Despite 80,000 officers deployed, demonstrators caused major disruptions. A bus was torched in Rennes, and train lines were impacted. Authorities accused protesters of fueling unrest and seeking to spark a climate of insurrection.
Regional parties reported ₹2,532 crore in income in 2023-24, with over 70% from electoral bonds, according to ADR. BRS led with ₹685 crore, followed by TMC and others. Income surged 45.77% from last year. Audit report delays and overspending by some parties raised transparency concerns, highlighting funding and accountability issues.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai today praised our constitution. He said that we are proud of our constitution and cited ongoing tensions in Nepal. He made these statements during a hearing on the Presidential Reference in the Supreme Court. Justice Vikram Nath also supported Gavai and said that tensions were also prevalent in Bangladesh.
PM Modi said Indian and US teams are working to finalize a trade deal, calling the nations “close friends and natural partners.” In response to Trump’s positive remarks, Modi expressed confidence in resolving issues despite tariff tensions, adding both leaders look forward to speaking soon to boost bilateral ties and economic cooperation.
TMC MP Derek O’Brien urged Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan to ensure Opposition voices aren’t censored, citing sharp declines in Rule 267 discussions and committee referrals. He stressed impartiality and greater scrutiny of bills. O’Brien also opposed mass suspensions and called for more experienced MPs on the vice-chairpersons panel.
Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, known as Vedan, was arrested by Thrikkakara police in Kochi after two days of questioning over a rape complaint filed by a woman doctor. A police officer confirmed he will be released on bail following arrest formalities, as he had already secured anticipatory bail from the Kerala High Court.
An RSS volunteer from Thane has served a legal notice to Congress leader Priyank Kharge for calling the organisation “anti-Constitution” and “extreme.” The notice, issued via advocate Aditya Mishra, demands an apology within 15 days or threatens legal action, alleging Kharge’s remarks were defamatory and part of a conspiracy to malign RSS.
Congress criticized PM Modi’s “natural partners” remark on India-US ties, citing Trump’s claims of brokering India-Pakistan ceasefires via trade. The party questioned the authenticity of the partnership, following Modi’s praise of Trump’s positive stance on trade talks and his optimism about unlocking their partnership.
Peter Navarro declared that Washington will not tolerate “unfair trade” with India, accusing New Delhi of being “desperate” for US market access. He also criticized India’s continued Russian crude purchases. His remarks came the same day Trump confirmed ongoing trade talks to address barriers and strengthen economic cooperation.
Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case involving alleged illegal iron ore exports and money laundering. The Karwar legislator was taken into custody in Bengaluru on Sept 9-10 and sent to one-day ED custody. He faces accusations of exporting ore through a linked company, earning crores […]