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South Korea's Democratic Party urges court to postpone presidential candidate Lee's remanded trial
InternationalMay 05, 2025 3:21 PMSeoul, May 5 (IANS) The Democratic Party (DP) on Monday called on the Seoul High Court to push back the remanded trial of its presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung until after the June 3 election, vowing to use all of its powers to prevent what it called "the judiciary's coup."
ED attaches WTC group’s properties worth Rs 2,348 crore
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) Gurugram Zonal Office has provisionally attached immovable properties valued at Rs. 2,348 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), in connection with a massive real estate fraud involving WTC Faridabad Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd and other entities of the WTC group, headed by businessman Ashish Bhalla, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
K'taka: Govt engaged in loot through illegal tender process, claims BJP
Bengaluru, May 5 (IANS) The Congress-led Karnataka government has been repeatedly involved in corrupt practices and is issuing tenders illegally, offering contracts only to its preferred entities, alleged senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy.
Can’t spare even a drop of water for Haryana, says Punjab Assembly
Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Monday said the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has become merely a puppet of the Union government, and it should be restructured to safeguard the rights of the state.
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Asia to brief Security Council closed session on India, Pakistan
United Nations, May 5 (IANS) UN Assistant Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari will brief the Security Council at its closed-door meeting on Monday about the tense situation between India and Pakistan following the terrorist massacre in Pahalgam, according to the Council president’s office.
Mixed start for skeet shooters in Nicosia Shotgun World Cup
Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) Indian skeet shooters had a mixed first day of qualification at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun Stage 3 in Nicosia, Cyprus, with Abhay Singh Sekhon in the men’s event returning the best numbers off the six Indians on show, going into day two in 14th spot with a tally of 49 (25,24) hits out of 50 targets.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to wield a broom at Hanuman Mandir Complex tomorrow: NDMC's Kuljeet Chahal
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will join a cleanliness drive by offering ‘Shramdan’ at the Hanuman Mandir complex in Connaught Place on Tuesday, said Vice Chairman of New Delhi Municipal Council Kuljeet Singh Chahal.
SC issues notice to Centre on plea against blocking 4PM YouTube channel
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Union government on a plea filed by journalist Sanjay Sharma challenging the directive to block the YouTube channel 4PM News Network on grounds of "national security" and "public order".
Crushed for years, Islamic radical parties rise in Bangladesh under Yunus-led government
InternationalMay 05, 2025 3:00 PMNew Delhi: Bangladeshi Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) has reportedly laid out a 12-point demand, including immediate abolition of the Women's Affairs Reform Commission, in its rally held at Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan over the weekend which was attended by thousands of radicals.
Sarathi Yojana transformative initiative in healthcare: Punjab Governor
Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) In a remarkable celebration of youth-led volunteerism and patient-centric care, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand on Monday commended the Sarathi Yojana as a transformative initiative with the power to reshape healthcare delivery across India.