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A new era beckons as Vietnam's digital economy gathers momentum: UN Special Envoy

New York, Jan. 16 -- UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies Amandeep Singh Gill highlighted Vietnam's role and standing in digital tr... Read More


Jharkhand HC stays police action on FIR amid ED-Police standoff, orders security for ED officials

Ranchi, Jan. 16 -- Amid an escalating confrontation between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Jharkhand Police, the Jharkhand High Court on Friday stayed all police action on the FIR lodged by ... Read More


Ex-South Korean President Yoon jailed for 5 years for obstruction of justice

Seoul, Jan. 16 -- South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison for abuse of power, obstructing justice, and falsifying documents in connection with his fa... Read More


SC stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy under anti-defection law

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the operation of the Calcutta High Court judgment disqualifying senior politician Mukul Roy from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly under the... Read More


Another 4 pipe bombs found in Australian capital

Canberra, Jan. 16 -- Police in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) said Friday that four more pipe bombs were found in the Belconnen area, after 11 were discovered earlier in the week. On Thursday... Read More


S Korean parliament approves Special Prosecutor Act to probe Yoon, wife

Seoul, Jan. 16 -- South Korea's National Assembly on Friday passed a new comprehensive special prosecutor bill to continue investigations into former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, Kim Keon-hee... Read More


Himachal Rajya Sabha poll: Congress on edge as 'Operation Lotus 2.0' looms

Shimla, Jan. 16 -- The impending election to a Rajya Sabha seat from the state has triggered intense political churn, with all indications pointing to a tough contest and the strong possibility of a w... Read More


Saint Premanand reaches Sudama Kuti Ashram in Vrindavan, participates in centenary celebrations

Mathura, Jan. 16 -- Saint Premanand Maharaj arrived in Vrindavan on Friday to participate in the centenary celebrations marking 100 years since the arrival of Saint Sudama Das Maharaj, the founder of ... Read More


Leadership change is a tripartite matter and not to be discussed in public: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Jan. 16 -- Amid growing speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, the spotlight on Friday shifted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K... Read More


SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma's plea against Parliamentary inquiry committee

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to form an inquiry... Read More