Govt announces major bureaucratic reshuffle

New Delhi, Nov 21 (UNI) The Government has announced a significant secretary-level bureaucratic reshuffle, aiming to inject experienced officers into key ministries, including Petroleum, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, and Agriculture. This realignment is expected to bring deep sector knowledge and policy expertise to these ministries as they prepare for the next financial year and navigate critical regulatory…

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South Korea to hold snap presidential election

Seoul, June 3 (UNI) South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on Tuesday following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol in early April. Five candidates are running for the country’s top job, but Lee Jae-myung, the candidate from the opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DP), and Kim Moon-soo of the ruling conservative…

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‘Khalid Ka Shivaji’ screening halted

Satara, Aug 13 (UNI) The screening of the upcoming film ‘Khalid Ka Shivaji’ has been suspended for a month following allegations that its teaser is an attempt to create communal tension between the Maratha and Muslim communities. The decision came after Annasaheb Patil Economic Development Corporation Chairman Narendra Patil raised the issue with Maharashtra Chief…

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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

Gaza, Apr 13 (UNI) Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on Saturday released a video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023. In the video, Alexander appeared physically and mentally distressed. “Why am I here and not at home with my family and friends?”…

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