South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid tensions and police presence in Seoul. Yoon, defying allegations of rebellion linked to his martial law declaration on December 3, faces potential detainment as his supporters rally in protest. The court-granted warrant allows a 48-hour investigation period.
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Congress plans nationwide protests demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for alleged disrespect towards Ambedkar. The party has declared a week-long campaign including press conferences, marches, and a memorandum to the President. They accuse Shah of mocking the invocation of Ambedkar's name during a parliamentary discussion on the Constitution.
Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth are preparing to welcome their second child. On Friday, Ishita shared an adorable video on her Instagram Story featuring her husband, Vatsal. In the clip, she happily flaunts her baby bump, confirming the exciting news. Vatsal is seen sweetly hugging Ishita from behind, planting a loving kiss on her cheek and baby bump, making the moment even more heartwarming.
A contentious catch by Ajinkya Rahane off Venkatesh Iyer sparked debate in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Replays were inconclusive, but the third umpire ruled in favor of the catch, cutting short Iyer's promising innings of 17 runs. Madhya Pradesh posted 174/8, powered by Rajat Patidar's blistering century (108 runs).
The annual skiing and snowboarding championship in Auli, scheduled for March 16-19, has been postponed for the third year due to inadequate snowfall. Despite preparations, the lack of sufficient snow depth on the slopes led to this decision. The event was initially set for January but was delayed in hopes of better snowfall, which didn’t occur.
Police in Hyderabad have arrested a couple for murdering their daughter-in-law, M Dalli, who had been missing for 40 days. Her husband, M Suresh, reported her disappearance and suspected his parents, Tulasi and Ananthi. They confessed to poisoning her and then attacking her with a stone before burying her body due to a longstanding grudge.
A 39-year-old cab driver, distressed after his wife filed for divorce, committed suicide by setting himself on fire outside her house in Bengaluru. He died on the spot. The man's mother lodged a complaint suspecting foul play involving the wife and her family.
Bangladesh’s security forces have arrested 1,308 individuals in a crackdown to curb violence and vandalism. The operation began after student activists were injured during an attack on an Awami League leader's residence. Authorities, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s party, have urged to restore order amidst the unrest and escalated tensions.
World No.1 chess champion Magnus Carlsen exited the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after a dress code violation in Round 9. Penalized for wearing jeans, Carlsen refused to comply, leading to his removal from that round. Carlsen expressed frustration with FIDE and announced his decision to skip the Blitz section.