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A South Korean official has been expelled from his party after suggesting that the country should “import young women” from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to help increase its birth rate.Kim Hee-soo, the head of Jindo County in the south of the country, made the remark during a televised town hall last week, saying the women…
US stocks edged lower on Monday as the momentum from a strong global rally that began in Asia lost steam by the time trading reached Wall Street.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2 per cent in early trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 62 points, or 0.1 per cent, as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time, while…
CHANDIGARH: On the first day of Operation Prahar-2, a drive against wanted criminals, the Punjab Police conducted statewide raids on Monday and arrested over 1,200 persons, an official said.The police conducted 2,760 raids at locations linked to wanted criminals, the police officer said.Notably, further intensifying the ongoing “Gangstran Te Vaar” (war on gangsters) campaign, on…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, second from right, shakes hands with Canada’s Kaleem Sana (PTI) Aiden Markram led South Africa with a sparkling half-century as the Proteas cruised to a 57-run victory over Canada in their opening Group D T20 World Cup clash on Monday. Batting first, Markram struck a rapid 59 off 32 balls,…
Six arrested in Darbhanga following violent protests over a six-year-old girl’s rape and murder. Locals, enraged by the discovery of the child’s body, vandalized property and injured officials. Police registered a case against 30 named and 200 unknown individuals, with ongoing efforts to apprehend all involved in the unrest. Patna: Six people were arrested late…
India on Monday announced a $175 million development assistance package for Seychelles after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with the island nation’s President Patrick Herminie, with the two sides outlining a joint vision to expand bilateral engagement across sectors. The development was announced following the Modi-Herminie meeting, which also saw the signing of…
Pakistan batter Babar Azam during the T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands. (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Babar Azam’s uneasy start to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has triggered a rare and searching debate, with two of the game’s most respected voices — Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri — openly questioning Pakistan’s use…
Team India (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop warned that England are one of the most dangerous teams in the T20 World Cup because of their powerful batting and smart bowling options. Speaking on JioStar’s show, he said, “We’ve seen across franchise cricket that experience counts for a lot. And sometimes, we’re…
SF teachers demand higher pay, better healthcare in historic strike Thousands of public school teachers in San Francisco went on strike Monday, marking the first such action in the city in nearly five decades, AP News reported. The strike followed months of unsuccessful negotiations between the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and the teachers’…
The South Indian film industry is buzzing with news. The Jana Nayagan case is withdrawn. Prakash Raj denies leaving the Spirit film. Fahadh Faasil confirms Aavesham 2 is happening. The Ilaiyaraaja biopic director is confirmed. Biju Menon faces criticism for skipping promotions. These updates cover upcoming projects and industry developments. The South Indian film industry…
