South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, was impeached by lawmakers amid political turmoil after the martial law declaration by suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment motion was passed due to Han's refusal to complete Yoon's impeachment process and approve Constitutional Court judges. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will act as president in Han's place.
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Australian cricket star Steve Smith expressed confidence that spinner Matt Kuhnemann will pass biomechanical tests on his bowling action despite being reported during a Test match against Sri Lanka. Despite surprise and confusion from Australian officials, Kuhnemann is set to undergo testing within 10 days and remains eligible for domestic cricket.
Dhananjay Munde of NCP resigned from Maharashtra cabinet, demanding strict punishment for the accused in Beed sarpanch murder case. Following insistence from CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Munde resigned on health grounds. The opposition criticized the delay in action and Congress plans to file a breach of privilege notice against CM Fadnavis.
Punjab govt has urged Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's intervention in resolving the farmers' protest at the Punjab-Haryana border. In a letter, Punjab's agriculture minister highlighted the ongoing hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and sought actions aligned with the Supreme Court's directions.
Elon Musk has demanded federal employees justify their weekly work, warning that failure to respond will be seen as resignation. The directive, linked to Trump’s call for accountability, has drawn criticism from public officials and advocacy groups for its aggressive approach.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized TMC MP Yusuf Pathan for his relaxed social media post amidst violent unrest in West Bengal, particularly in Murshidabad. Poonawalla accused Pathan and TMC of prioritizing personal enjoyment over addressing the state's crisis, where Hindus are allegedly targeted.
India's captain Rohit Sharma expressed confidence after being asked to bat first by New Zealand in thei Champions Trophy match in Dubai. However, India's top order of Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was blown away by Kiwi pacers.
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) urges all MPs from Kerala to back the Waqf Amendment Bill, gaining support from the BJP and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Congress criticises the move, suggesting it reflects undue interference. The bill aims for transparent management of waqf properties.
Over 45% of Himachal Pradesh is highly vulnerable to natural disasters like floods, landslides, and avalanches, reveals a recent IIT Ropar study. Presented at the 2nd Indian Cryosphere Meet, the research identifies regions at high risk, aiding targeted disaster risk reduction. Hazard-prone areas include mid to high altitude slopes, with steep mountain regions at the highest risk.
The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has amended the Model Prison Manual and Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act to address caste-based discrimination in prisons. This move, following a Supreme Court directive, aims to ensure no discrimination in prisoners' duties based on caste and prohibits manual scavenging within jails.