South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang
Bang Si-hyuk, Chairman of HYBE, speaks during a debate hosted by the Kwanhun club, in Seoul, South Korea, March 15, 2023. REUTERS SEOUL, April 21 (Reuters) – South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading tied to the company’s initial public offering. […]
Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age
John Ternus, Vice President, Mac and iPad Hardware Engineering speaks during Apple’s annual world wide developer conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, U.S. June 5, 2017. REUTERS SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after […]
Hon’ble Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to address the Nation’s Civil Servants on 18th Civil Services Day on April 21, 2026
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions will observe 18th Civil Services Day on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will grace the event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi as the Chief Guest. He will deliver the keynote address. […]
PRESS NOTE HOUSEHOLD SOCIAL CONSUMPTION: HEALTH JANUARY – DECEMBER, 2025
India’s Health Coverage Expands Rapidly; Insurance Now Reaches Nearly Half the Population Institutional Deliveries Touch 96%, Marking Major Milestone in Maternal Care Public Healthcare Strengthens: Majority Access Free or Low-Cost Treatment Nationwide Early Detection Improves as Reported Ailments Rise, While Infectious Diseases Decline India Tackles Disease Shift: Fall in Infections, Strong Focus on Lifestyle Illnesses […]
Both Houses of Parliament Adjourn Sine-Die
Both Houses of Parliament Pass 9 Bills during the Budget Session The productivity of Lok Sabha during the Budget Session is approx. 93% and that of Rajya Sabha is approx. 110% The Budget Session, 2026 of Parliament commenced on Wednesday, the 28th of January, 2026. Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine-die on Saturday, the […]
Deutsche Bank notifies supervisors of possible Russia sanctions breach, source says
Deutsche Bank logo is seen in this illustration taken December 3, 2025. REUTERS FRANKFURT, April 17 (Reuters) – Deutsche Bank has notified its supervisors of a possible breach of sanctions rules that limit deposits of Russian individuals to less than 100,000 euros ($117,940), a person with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. The possible […]
India withdraws its bid to host UN climate talks in 2028
Vehicles move on a road shrouded with fog in New Delhi, India, February 4, 2026. REUTERS NEW DELHI, April 17 (Reuters) – India has withdrawn its bid to host the United Nations annual climate Conference Of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, the foreign ministry said on Friday. Here are some details: Reuters reported this month […]
South African rand steady as markets watch for US-Iran peace deal
South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2020. REUTERS JOHANNESBURG, April 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand held steady in early trade on Friday as investors waited to see whether there will be a U.S.-Iran peace deal that could ease concerns over rising inflation and high interest rates. […]
China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady after strong GDP data
A man walks past a People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sign in Beijing, China April 8, 2024. REUTERS SHANGHAI, April 17 (Reuters) – China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th consecutive month in April, a Reuters survey showed, as robust first-quarter growth and a pick-up in inflation have weakened the […]
Shahtoosh Trader Convicted in Landmark Wildlife Crime Case spanning 17 years
First Wildlife Offence Prosecuted through CBI, highlighting Seamless Inter-agency Coordination In a landmark ruling for wildlife law enforcement in India, a New Delhi court has convicted a Jaipur art gallery owner for attempting to illegally export Shahtoosh shawls – made from the hair of the critically endangered Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) – in violation of […]