The government has prematurely ended KV Subramanian's term as India's executive director at the IMF, effective April 30, 2025, without providing an official reason. Subramanian, who began his tenure in November 2022, had previously served as the government's chief economic advisor.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian troops of burning the faces of deceased North Korean soldiers to hide their presence in Ukraine. Zelenskyy shared a video depicting the alleged act, condemning Russia's disrespect and cynical attempts to conceal North Korean involvement in the war. He called for an end to the conflict and accountability for Russia's actions.
Meghan Markle faces plagiarism accusations as British author Mel Elliott claims striking similarities between Markle's shelved animated series 'Pearl' and her 'Pearl Power' children's books. Elliott sent legal notices to Archewell, alleging copyright infringement, but received no response. This isn't the first time Markle's projects have been compared to existing works, raising concerns about originality.
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