January 3, 2025 12:18 PM

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South Korean investigators call off arrest attempt of suspended president Yoon

South Korean investigators have called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol after a six-hour standoff with the security team outside his home today. In a statement, the Corruption Investigation Office said the arrest is practically impossible and the next steps will be decided ...

January 3, 2025 12:14 PM

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Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati sworn in as 27th Governor of Odisha

In Odisha, newly appointed Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati has been sworn in this morning at the Raj Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Justice Charadhari Sharan Singh administered him the oath of office as the 27th Governor of the state. Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Chara...

January 3, 2025 12:10 PM

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ED raids locations linked to DMK MP Kathir Anand in TN’s Vellore

In Tamilnadu, officials of the Enforcement Directorate are conducting searches at the residences and other locations belonging to DMK MP Kathir Anand, son of State Minister and senior DMK Leader Durai Murugan. The officials are searching the premises of the associates of the Minister named Poonchola...

January 3, 2025 12:07 PM

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Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests 173 in bribery cases in 2024

In Punjab, in an effort to weed out corruption, the State Vigilance Bureau (VB) has apprehended 173 persons red-handed while taking bribes in different cases in the year 2024. These include 10 gazetted officers and 129 non-gazetted officials besides private persons. Amongst those arrested in corrupt...

January 3, 2025 12:03 PM

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5 countries assume responsibilities as elected members of UN Security Council

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia began their two-year term as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council yesterday. The five countries replaced Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland. A flag installation ceremony was held at the United Nations headquarters i...

January 3, 2025 11:59 AM

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PM Modi pays tribute to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr Modi remarked that Rani Velu Nachiyar showed unparalleled valour and strategic brilliance in her fight against colonial rule. The Prime Minister added she has inspired generatio...

January 3, 2025 12:19 PM

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PM Modi pays tribute to Savitribai Phule on birth anniversary

Today is the birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Ms Phule on the occasion. In a social media post, the Prime Minister hailed Savitribai Phule as a beacon of women’s empowerment and a pioneer in the field of education and social reform. ...