South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested on Sunday after declaring martial law last month. Arrested at his residence, he faces rebellion charges for his actions in early December. The Seoul Western District Court approved his arrest due to concerns about evidence tampering. Yoon may be detained for an extended period while investigations continue.
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Mayawati has pardoned her nephew, Akash Anand, and reinstated him into the Bahujan Samaj Party after his public apology for prioritizing his father-in-law's influence over the party's interests. Akash pledged allegiance to Mayawati and vowed to avoid external influence in his political decisions. However, Mayawati has firmly rejected any possibility of reconciliation with Akash's father-in-law, citing his anti-party activities.
A 40-year-old home guard, Suresh Kumar, was arrested in Bengaluru for barging into a rented home of college girls, misbehaving with one, and extorting ₹5,000 from a male collegemate. He falsely claimed to be a crime branch officer and coerced the students, leading to his arrest by the police.
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Mumbai Airport will suspend flight operations for six hours on May 9. This is for pre-monsoon runway maintenance. Both runways will be closed from 11 am to 5 pm. The annual maintenance ensures the airport's airside facilities are in good condition. Technical experts will assess runway surfaces. They will also implement solutions for water accumulation.
Pakistan, the defending champions, have been eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after back-to-back defeats by New Zealand and India. This marks another instance where the host nation failed to capitalize on home advantage, with a final group-stage match against Bangladesh left as a mere formality.
Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated a museum in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hometown, Vadnagar. The museum traces the 2,500-year history of the town and highlights its cultural and historical significance. Shah also opened a sports complex and the Prerna Centre to inspire future leaders.
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed his legal team to draft the Rohith Vemula Act, aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in educational institutions, following Rahul Gandhi's urging. Gandhi highlighted the systemic discrimination faced by marginalized communities, referencing the tragic deaths of students like Rohith Vemula. The Act seeks to prevent future instances of discrimination and promote equality in education.
Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal humorously addresses the 70-hour work week debate by highlighting concerns over AI taking over jobs. This debate was spurred by Narayana Murthy's suggestion for intensive work ethics.
Facing criticism, Starmer defended his record during his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from 2008 to 2013. Responding to Musk’s accusations that he failed to act decisively on grooming gangs, Starmer emphasized his efforts to reform the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), including reopening closed cases and prosecuting grooming gangs, such as the notable Rochdale case.