South Korea ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol returns to jail as court grants warrant

July 10, 2025 12:42 PM

South Korea ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol returns to jail as court grants warrant

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was back in a solitary jail cell on Thursday with basic food and a khaki prison uniform after prosecutors secured a new detention warrant over his bid to impose martial law last year. The Seoul Central District Court's decision to approve the warrant bolstered the special counsel investigation into allegations that Yoon's move in December represented obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The court said in a statement it granted the request becau...

Delhi govt imposes permanent ban on crackers, Supreme Court informed

December 20, 2024 8:58 AM

Delhi govt imposes permanent ban on crackers, Supreme Court informed

The Delhi government, on Thursday, announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital with immediate effect throughout the year, starting from January 1, 2025. According to a government order issued in this regard, the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers will be completely banned. During the hearing on Thursday, the Delhi government informed the apex court about the complete ban on firecrackers amid the increasing air pollution in the city. The Delhi government's ...

“There is no paper leak…government ready to give answers in court”: Dharmendra Pradhan on NEET-UG exam controversy

June 13, 2024 4:12 PM

“There is no paper leak…government ready to give answers in court”: Dharmendra Pradhan on NEET-UG exam controversy

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday denied allegations of "paper leak" in the NEET-UG exam, saying that the government is ready to present its response to the Supreme Court, which is currently hearing petitions related to the examination. Pradhan, who took charge as Union Education Minister for his second successive term on Thursday, told mediapersons that 24 lakh students have successfully taken the NEET examination. "I want to assure the students and their parents that th...