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South Korea Sets June 3 Presidential Poll After Yoon’s Impeachment

The South Korean government today officially set June 3rd as the date for the next presidential election, following the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The announcement came at a Cabinet meeting after the Constitutional Court upheld Yoon's impeachment due to his brief imposition of martial law in...

April 8, 2025 4:48 PM April 8, 2025 4:48 PM

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ED interrogates TVH Chief K.N. Ravichandran; Raids Linked to Minister K.N. Nehru

In Tamil Nadu, K.N. Ravichandran, the head of one of the leading real estate firms, TVH, is being interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate in Chennai this afternoon. Officials from the Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at several locations belonging to Ravichandran, his brother, State Mi...

April 8, 2025 4:42 PM April 8, 2025 4:42 PM

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2 Held in Jalandhar Grenade Attack on BJP Leader; ISI Conspiracy Suspected

Punjab Police has traced and arrested two persons responsible for last night's grenade attack on the residence of senior BJP leader and national executive member of the party, Manoranjan Kalia’s residence in Jalandhar. The e-rickshaw used in this incident has also been recovered. Special Director Ge...

April 8, 2025 5:06 PM April 8, 2025 5:06 PM

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Govt Merges 26 RRBs Under ‘One State, One RRB’ Plan to Boost Efficiency

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has notified the amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) under the "One State, One RRB" principle. This is the fourth phase of the RRB consolidation process. The Ministry of Finance rolled out the amalgamation plan in November last year, building on ...

April 8, 2025 3:10 PM April 8, 2025 3:10 PM

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PDP, PC Move No-Confidence Motion Against J&K Speaker Over Waqf Bill Row

In Jammu and Kashmir, the opposition's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peoples Conference (PC) have today submitted a no-confidence motion against Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for rejecting discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025, saying his decision has evoked widespread outrage.   Akashvani ...

April 8, 2025 3:07 PM April 8, 2025 3:07 PM

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PDP MLA Waheed Para Marshalled Out Amid Uproar Over Waqf Act in J&K Assembly

In Jammu and Kashmir, PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para was marshalled out of the Legislative Assembly today after he pressed for a fresh resolution against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the Assembly witnessed pandemonium for the second straight day on the issue, p...

April 8, 2025 2:00 PM April 8, 2025 2:00 PM

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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri calls for careful analysis of US tariffs

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has called for careful analysis in response to the tariffs imposed by the United States. Speaking to media in New Delhi today, Mr. Puri said that development regarding the tariffs should be allowed to evolve before making any hasty decisions. The...

April 8, 2025 1:58 PM April 8, 2025 1:58 PM

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Centre steadfast in making India a global maritime powerhouse: Union Minister Sonowal

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, today said that the Centre is steadfast in its efforts to transform the country into a global maritime powerhouse. He observed that India with its vast coastline and strategic position, has a crucial role to play in the maritime se...