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Yoon Suk Yeol rose from public prosecutor to the nation's highest office in just a few years, but as president he staggered from scandal to scandal before plunging the country into crisis by declaring martial law. The lurch back to South Korea's dark days of military rule only lasted a few hours, and after a night of protests and high drama last week Yoon was forced into a U-turn. But polls show a huge majority of citizens want him out and lawmakers voted Saturday to impeach him. He is now the third South Korean president to be impeached by parliamentary vote, and if upheld by the Constitutional Court would be the second to be removed from office.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present the Budget for FY 2025-26 in the Parliament on February 1, 2025. Prior to the presentation, the Ministry of Finance will publish the Economic Survey, which is followed by a press conference addressed by the Chief Economic Advisor and other senior officials of the Finance Ministry. The big theme for the upcoming survey will be deregulation, or the process of letting go of regulations in some spheres, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on December 6.

But this claim does not stack up against mounting scientific evidence. What's more, emotion recognition technology poses a range of legal and societal risks — especially when deployed in the workplace.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that the Constitution could never have been written without ancient India and ideas. Speaking during a discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, the LoP said that the Constitution contains a set of ideas from one philosophy of our nation. «In my last few speeches, I spoke about the concept of Abay Mudra. The concept of fearlessness, truth and nonviolence and I showed the House images of different religions displaying the Abay Mudra. People call it the longest written Constitution in the world but the Constitution contains a set of ideas from one philosophy of our nation. When we look at the Constitution and we open the Constitution we hear the voices and ideas of Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru. But where do these ideas come from? These ideas came from old profound, traditions in this country. Those ideas came from Shiva, Guru Nanak, Buddha, Kabir, and Mahaavir. When we speak of the Constitution and we show the Constitution of course it is the document of modern India. but it could never have been written without ancient India, and its ideas,» Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha.

Bengaluru City Police, acting on a complaint filed by Subhash’s brother, registered an FIR against Nikita, her mother Nisha, brother Anurag, and uncle Sushil Singhania for abetment to suicide and other offences. A four-member police team travelled to Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, to serve summons at the Singhania residence. Circle Officer Ayush Srivastava stated, “Nikita Singhania to appear before the investigating officer at Marathahalli police station, Bengaluru, within three days for interrogation regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Atul Subhash.” However, when officers reached the family’s home, it was locked, and neighbours indicated the family had fled the area. Police Commissioner B. Dayananda assured, “A case has been registered already, and two teams have been formed. The investigation is ongoing, and we will ensure justice is delivered.”

Nancy Pelosi, 84, has been admitted to hospital after suffering an injury during a fall at an official event in Luxembourg. Pelosi was part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation attending a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesperson, Ian Krager, confirmed that Pelosi is receiving “excellent” treatment from medical professionals and is continuing to work despite the injury.

This is the third attempt by the farmers to march towards the national capital. They had earlier made two similar attempts — December 6 and December 8 — but were not allowed to proceed by security personnel in Haryana. The farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) have been pressing for various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP. They have also been pressing the Centre to initiate talks with them to address their issues.

Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez recently dined at chef Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow in New York City. The restaurant, known for its authentic Indian cuisine, has quickly become a celebrated destination since its opening in March 2024. Khanna shared a photograph of the couple on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his joy in hosting them. “When @JeffBezos said the visit to Bungalow was like a pilgrimage, it filled my heart with pure joy & pride,” wrote Khanna. He included hashtags such as #PowerOfAuthenticity and #SoftPowerOfIndia to emphasise the cultural significance of the moment.

Kashmir on Saturday, with the Met office forecasting a cold wave in several places in the valley during the next three days. Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.6 degrees Celsius — more than two notches lower than the previous night. Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 7.6 degrees Celsius — up two degrees from the night before. Pahalgam, which serves as the base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra, recorded a low of minus 8.4 degrees Celsius. The resort town was the coldest in the valley.

e-commerce platforms such as Zomato, Ajio and Ola will adopt a Safety Pledge on National Consumer Day on December 24 as part of steps to enhance product safety for online shoppers. The voluntary commitment, announced by the Department of Consumer Affairs, aims to detect and prevent the sale of unsafe and spurious products on digital marketplaces, an official statement said. A committee chaired by consumer activist Pushpa Girimaji developed the pledge after extensive stakeholder consultations in November 2023. With India projected to have 500 million online shoppers by 2030 and currently hosting 880 million internet users, the initiative addresses critical challenges in the rapidly expanding e-commerce landscape. The pledge requires platforms to cooperate with statutory authorities and raise product safety awareness among sellers.

auto components industry has experienced robust growth in the first half of FY25, with a notable 11.3 per cent increase in its market size, according to Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) report. The industry, which was valued at USD 36.1 billion in H1 FY24, surged to USD 39.6 billion in H1 FY25. Several trends have emerged in the market, with consumers shifting towards larger and more powerful vehicles across all segments. The demand for Utility Vehicles (UVs) in the Passenger Vehicle (PV) segment grew by 13 per cent, with UV1 models (ranging from 4000 to 4400 mm in length and priced under Rs 20 lakh) seeing a 25 per cent increase in sales.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday described the Constitution of India as not only the longest but also the most remarkable and beautiful in the world. Speaking in Lok Sabha during the discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, «I come from such a region where I have seen airplane first and cars later because it was only after I became an MP that the roads for cars were built. When Prime Minister Modi gave me the opportunity to sit in the place where Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had sat. When I became the law minister of this country. Before assuming the post of Law Minister, I first tried to understand what Baba Saheb Ambedkar wanted and what all things and thoughts were in his mind that he could not do. Our Constitution is not only the largest Constitution in the world but also the most beautiful in the world.» Rijiju claimed that BR Ambedkar's ideas and writings were misinterpreted after his death, noting that Baba Saheb had renounced Hinduism, but he was never hostile towards it.

Mukesh Ambani, the richest Asian, has announced the appointment of Ira Bindra as the new Group President of entire people, leadership and talent piece at Reliance Industries Ltd as he looks to pivot people policies at the oil-to-telecom conglomerate. Normally, its functional heads who make announcements on talent hiring at senior level and Bindra is the first in recent times whose appointment has been announced by Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance, himself. She has been hired to drive transformation across the entire organisation. With her appointment, HR transformation at an unprecedented level is expected at Reliance. «Bindra joins us from Medtronic, USA, where she was the Head of Human Resources & Vice President — Global Regions,» Ambani said in an internal organisation announcement.

Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting a meeting to discuss concerns regarding law and order in Delhi. The AAP convenor has raised concerns and pointed out that despite Delhi's law and order being under the central government's control, the city is increasingly being recognized as the «crime capital» across the country India and abroad. He cited worrying statistics, including Delhi's top ranking in crimes against women and murder cases among 19 major metro cities in India.

IndiGo flight en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was on Saturday forced to make an emergency landing at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan's Karachi city following a medical emergency onboard. The aircraft, which departed from New Delhi, was in Pakistani airspace when a male passenger fell seriously ill, according to sources from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). According to Geo News, the passenger was a 55-year-old Indian man.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the collateral-free loan limit for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, effective January 1, 2025, a move aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs. The new directive instructs banks nationwide to waive collateral and margin requirements for agricultural and allied activity loans up to Rs 2 lakh per borrower. According to the agriculture ministry, the decision comes in response to the rising input costs and the need to improve credit accessibility for farmers. «This measure will significantly benefit over 86 per cent of farmers who are small and marginal landholders,» the statement said. Banks have been instructed to implement the guidelines swiftly and ensure widespread awareness about the new loan provisions.

Supreme Court for a year-round ban on firecrackers, aiming to mitigate air quality degradation and noise pollution. Seasonal restrictions, introduced annually during Diwali since 2017, have proven insufficient to address the capital’s pollution crisis. “We will do it permanently,” Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat, representing the Delhi government, told the court, highlighting the administration’s firm stance. Firecrackers release pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and heavy metals like cadmium and lead. These chemicals not only degrade air quality but also contaminate soil and groundwater.

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee will retire from Test cricket at the end of the ongoing third match against England at Hamilton. The legendary pacer received a guard of honor from the England team when he walked out to bat in New Zealand's first innings on the opening day of the game. The 36-year-old announced his retirement from Test cricket before the start of the series against England. He also said that he would make himself available for selection if New Zealand qualifies for the World Test Championship final. However, the Black Caps are unlikely to qualify for the WTC 2025 final.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of denying assistance to landslides-affected people of Wayanad due to politics and asserted that there should be no discrimination in times of natural disasters. Her remarks came after MPs from Kerala, including Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises Saturday, demanding a relief package from the Centre for landslides-hit Wayanad. Staging their demonstration in front of the steps of the Makar Dwar, the MPs raised slogans calling for «justice for Wayanad». They also held a banner with «Justice for Wayanad, provide relief package for Wayanad» written on it Speaking with reporters, Priyanka Gandhi said, «We are very disturbed by the fact that the government is refusing to give a special package to Wayanad. We have gone to the home minister, we have written to the prime minister and to everyone possible, to declare that this as a calamity of a severe nature and to give a special package.»

Indian students in Canada have reported receiving emails requesting them to resubmit important documents, including study permits, visas, and educational records such as marks and attendance. The request from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) caused widespread panic among international students, many of whom hold visas with up to two years of validity.

Gabba on Saturday. It turned out to be the only session of the day when rain and soggy grounds washed out the remainder of play. With more rain showing on the weather radar, umpires made the decision to call off play for the day about an hour before scheduled stumps.