Seoul, July 27 (IANS) South Korea’s unification ministry reaffirmed its stance Monday on seeking “realistic and practical” solutions to denuclearisation on the Korean Peninsula, focusing on halting North Korea’s nuclear programs. “The ministry’s position has not budged from seeking a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula in cooperation with the international community,” Yoon Min-ho, the ministry’s spokesperson, said at a regular briefing.”Given the gravity of North Korean nuclear issues, we will focus o…

Kabul, July 27 (IANS) Afghan counter-narcotics police have seized 42 kg of methamphetamine during an intelligence-led operation in northern Faryab province, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement. The drugs, which originated in western Herat province, were discovered concealed inside a vehicle and were being trafficked toward Balkh province when they were intercepted, according to a ministry statement released late Sunday.One suspect was arrested in connection with the seizure and …

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) While Beijing’s relations with the European Union (EU) remain strained due to China’s growing trade surplus, the Communist country has been cleverly cultivating several individual members of the EU bloc to step up its exports, according to an article in Financial Times.In the first half of this year, China’s trade surplus with the EU, which hit 360 billion euros in 2025, rose another 24 per cent year-on-year. Beijing is also quietly leveraging relations with count…

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) As Opposition MPs staged a protest at Makar Dwar of Parliament on Monday over police action during the Jantar Mantar protest, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, alleging a lack of transparency regarding his foreign visits and calling for investigation into them. The Opposition members gathered with banners demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action against students who were p…

Thiruvananthapuram, July 27 (IANS) Leader of Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, finds himself confronting perhaps the most politically challenging phase of his long career, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) tightening its probe into the CMRL-Exalogic financial transactions involving his daughter Veena Vijayan and fresh indications that the investigation could soon reach his doorstep.Just months after suffering a bruising defeat in the Assembly elections, the 82-year-old veteran had appeared to st…

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday reiterated his claim that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would soon move to Delhi to take charge as the Union Education Minister, despite the latter firmly rejecting the speculation.Addressing a press conference, Raut said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should appoint someone outside the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to overhaul the country’s education system. Drawing a parallel with 1991, …

Srinagar, July 27 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that the former CM and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, should have apologised for her remarks about the use of force in Jantar Mantar rather than blaming it on an AI-generated video.Speaking to reporters here, Omar Abdullah accused Mehbooba Mufti of attempting to appease certain sections outside Jammu and Kashmir and refusing to acknowledge what she had said despite widespread …

Gandhinagar, July 27 (IANS) Gujarat will have its largest-ever representation at the Asian Games, with nine athletes and one reserve player selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026.The selection marks a significant increase from the 2014 Asian Games, when only three athletes from Gujarat represented the country.State officials said the latest contingent reflects the steady expansion of Gujarat’s presence across multiple spor…

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday appealed to the Opposition to allow the House to function smoothly and participate in a detailed discussion on the exam amendment bill, saying the proposed legislation is aimed at safeguarding the future of students and strengthening the country’s examination system. The Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid intense sloganeer…

Patna, July 27 (IANS) Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief, Tej Pratap Yadav, has been placed under medical observation after complaining of chest pain following his remand to judicial custody.Doctors are monitoring his health condition, while his legal team has moved a bail application before the competent court.According to his counsel, Advocate Nisha Singh, Tej Pratap Yadav has a history of diabetes and high blood pressure, making his continued stay in jail a matter of medical concern.“Consider…