South Korean prosecutors are set to request a heavy sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, in a case that has gripped the nation for over a year. Yoon, accused of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law in December 2024, faces charges of abuse of power, insurrection, and other offences connected

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A fresh encounter erupted on Tuesday in the Billawar area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, between security forces and terrorists, officials confirmed. The exchange of gunfire began after Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) opened fire on a patrolling team during a cordon and search operation, prompting a swift response from the security personnel. Details

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The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday dismissed appeals filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh, who had sought separate trials in a defamation case concerning their remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational degree. The single bench of Justice MR Mengdey rejected the leaders’ pleas, upholding the decisions of the

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a strong warning to states, Union territories, and individuals feeding stray dogs, indicating that it may impose “heavy compensation” for every dog bite or death resulting from attacks by stray animals. The bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria, underscored that while animal welfare laws exist,

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A tragic incident unfolded at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Monday evening, when a 20-year-old female student of the Women’s Polytechnic took her own life in her hostel room while on a video call with her father, who is currently employed in Saudi Arabia. University officials confirmed the death on Tuesday and said that the

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In a detailed account of last year’s Operation Sindoor, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday outlined the key factors that led to Pakistan seeking a ceasefire, attributing India’s success to what he described as “two turning points” during the brief but decisive military engagement. Speaking at the annual Army press conference in

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Cambodia has moved to suspend the sale of luxury real estate assets owned by Prince Group, a powerful conglomerate whose founder has been accused by United States authorities of masterminding one of Asia’s largest transnational cybercrime operations. The decision follows the extradition of Prince Group founder and chairman Chen Zhi to China and marks one

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The upcoming Maharashtra local body elections, including the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, have thrown up a political landscape marked by contradictions, tactical alliances, and unexpected reunions. Far from following conventional coalition logic, these civic elections have become a testing ground where estranged family members are sharing platforms, long-time allies are locked in open

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Budaun (Uttar Pradesh): Three security guards posted at a sealed mentha oil factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun district died under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday, with police initially attributing the deaths to suspected asphyxiation caused by a coal brazier kept in a closed room. However, the incident quickly took a dramatic turn after the families of

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New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday welcomed reports that major quick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit and Zepto have paused promotional claims promising grocery delivery within 10 minutes, calling the move a significant win for delivery workers, road safety and responsible business practices. Describing the development as the result of sustained

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