South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo Resigns to Run in June 3 Election
Acting president at meeting of security-related ministers Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks during a meeting of security-related ministers at the government complex in Seoul on May 1, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)/2025-05-01 09:57:16/

May 1, 2025 5:44 PM

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South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo Resigns to Run in June 3 Election

South Korean Acting President Han Duck-soo resigned today, signalling his intention to run in the June 3 presidential election. Mr Han made the announcement during a press briefing in Seoul, ending weeks of speculation about his candidacy following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. ...

GST Collections Hit Record ₹2.37 Lakh Crore in April, Up 12.6% YoY

May 1, 2025 4:48 PM

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GST Collections Hit Record ₹2.37 Lakh Crore in April, Up 12.6% YoY

India's goods and services tax (GST) collections surged by 12.6 percent to an all-time high of 2.37 lakh crore rupees in April in comparison to the same month last year. According to government data, the Central GST collection for the month stood at 48 thousand 634 crore rupees and State GST at 59 t...

ECI Launches New Steps to Clean Voter Rolls, Unveils New Voter-Friendly Measures

May 1, 2025 8:11 PM

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ECI Launches New Steps to Clean Voter Rolls, Unveils New Voter-Friendly Measures

The Election Commission has introduced new initiatives aimed at improving the accuracy of electoral rolls and making the voting process more convenient for citizens. Our correspondent reports that these measures are in line with the initiatives envisaged by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar ...

MoS L. Murugan to Unveil White Paper on Live Events Industry at WAVES 2025

May 1, 2025 4:03 PM

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MoS L. Murugan to Unveil White Paper on Live Events Industry at WAVES 2025

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan will unveil India’s Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative, a first-of-its-kind white paper, on Saturday during WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai. The White Paper presents a comprehensive analysis of India’s rapidly expanding live e...

RML Hospital Activates Heat Stroke Unit Amid Rising Summer Cases

May 1, 2025 3:00 PM

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RML Hospital Activates Heat Stroke Unit Amid Rising Summer Cases

Given the summer season, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi has made its heat stroke unit functional to treat and manage patients suffering from heat stroke. Talking to Aakashvani News, Dr Amlendu Yadav, Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine, said that the Heat Stroke Unit was made fu...

Orange Alert in Uttarakhand as Rain, Hailstorms Likely for Next 5 Days

May 1, 2025 2:59 PM

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Orange Alert in Uttarakhand as Rain, Hailstorms Likely for Next 5 Days

The weather in Uttarakhand is likely to change once again. According to our correspondent from Dehradun, the State is likely to experience rainfall and hailstorms in several regions starting today, with the conditions expected to persist for the next five days.   The Met Department has issued an Ora...