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Kim Hyun-Tae, head of South Korea’s 707th Special Missions Group, has apologized for deploying troops to the National Assembly, triggering public outrage after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s emergency martial law declaration on Dec 3. He expressed deep regret, stating, “I am an incompetent and irresponsible commander.”
The International Federation of Journalists reported 104 journalist deaths in 2024, with over half in Gaza. While down from 129 in 2023, this remains one of the deadliest years on record. The majority of deaths were Palestinian journalists, with 138 killed since the October 2023 war. The IFJ also noted 520 journalists are currently imprisoned […]
Anoushka Kale, a 20-year-old British Indian student, has been elected as president of the Cambridge Union Society for the Easter term after an uncontested race. An English Literature student at Sidney Sussex College, she aims to enhance diversity and strengthen ties with cultural societies. Kale, a Debates Officer, plans to reduce access ticket costs and […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu instructed department heads to leverage technology for efficient administration. In a review meeting with officials, he emphasized integrating departmental data via the Real Time Governance Society for effective monitoring. Naidu also proposed using WhatsApp to deliver the best possible service after gathering and integrating the required information.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has called for strict action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the national capital. In a letter to the Delhi Chief Secretary and police chief, he urged a 60-day drive to identify and deport illegal immigrants. The move follows concerns raised by Muslim community leaders regarding attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
Journalists staged a protest outside actor Mohan Babu’s house after an incident involving media representatives. TG: TWJA General Secretary Maruti Sagar demanded the registration of an attempted murder case against Mohan Babu, threatening further agitation if immediate action was not taken. Meanwhile, Mohan Babu called for an apology from the journalists involved in the confrontation.
India’s Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the need to redefine the concept of “job” to include self-employed individuals and align skill development with industry requirements to fully harness the demographic dividend. He made these remarks at the CII Global Summit on Skill Development 2024, highlighting India’s youth as a valuable strength for ...
Tension escalated at actor Mohan Babu’s residence in Hyderabad when Manchu Manoj and his wife Maunika arrived with top police officers. Manoj reportedly forced the gate to enter, later emerging with a torn shirt, suggesting an internal dispute. Shocking visuals showed Mohan Babu attacking media representatives, grabbing a microphone, and attempting to kick them out.
Central government informed the Supreme Court that the COVID-19 vaccine saved lives during the pandemic. This came in response to a petition filed by the parents of two women, claiming their children died due to the vaccine. The Court agreed to hear the petition, asking for a medical team to investigate the deaths and provide […]
Thousands of people took to streets in Manipur’s Imphal on the occasion of International Human Rights Day. They demanded the removal of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), 1958. They also demanded the protection of human rights and action against armed miscreants in the state. The protesters raised slogans like ‘Remove AFSPA, Repeal AFSPA’ and […]
Enforcement Directorate announced on Tuesday that it has started restituting assets worth over Rs 2,500 crore as part of its investigation into absconding businessman Mehul Choksi, linked to the alleged Rs 13,000 crore PNB loan fraud. The restitution follows an order from a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai, the agency […]
ECI confirmed that no discrepancies were found during the mandatory counting of VVPAT slips in the recently concluded Maharashtra polls. The verification process was conducted across all 288 constituencies. This countered the allegations of tampering raised by Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. The process involves selecting 5 polling stations from each constituency through a lottery […]
Indian Home Ministry said every third fugitive from Indian government is taking shelter in United States, making it a ‘safe haven’ for criminals and terrorists. MoS Nityanand Rai said 65 of 178 pending extradition requests by investigative agencies for criminals are under consideration by US, with whom a treaty was signed in 1997. However, from […]
A Karachi-born man named Shane Sabastian Pereira entered India to live in his ancestral village in Goa just four months after his birth. But it took him 43 years to obtain Indian citizenship. Goa CM Pramod Sawant handed over the citizenship certificate to the Pakistan-born man under Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Shane is the second person […]
Film actor Manchu Manoj, along with his wife Mounika, met Telangana Intelligence Director General Shivadhar Reddy to discuss recent developments involving their family. Manoj reportedly requested personal protection for himself and his wife. A viral video of their arrival sparked speculation that Manoj may also meet Telangana DGP Jitender Reddy for further discussions.