Seoul, May 26 (IANS) Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said on Tuesday he would like to “ask for forgiveness” over the controversial promotional event by Starbucks Korea that evoked painful memories of a brutal military crackdown against the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement.”I take very seriously the fact that many people have felt deep pain and anger due to Starbucks Korea’s inappropriate marketing,” the retail company chief said at a press conference held in southern Seoul, reports Yo…
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Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Actor, director and producer Ravi Mohan on Saturday lashed out at cyber bullies even as he pointed out how several people had committed suicide because of cyber bullying.At a hurriedly convened press conference at his Ravi Mohan Studios, the actor, who is going through a torrid time on the personal front, took on cyber bullies, who had trolled him and singer Keneesha Francis.Making some shocking announcements at the press conference, including one that he would not act any…
Washington, April 26 (IANS) The White House Correspondents’ Annual Dinner has been postponed and will be rescheduled following a security incident that led to the evacuation of US President Donald Trump and other senior officials. The decision comes after law enforcement advised that the premises be cleared as a precaution, with authorities continuing to assess the situation.Trump posted on Truth Social, “Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, whi…
Quetta, April 25 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations on Saturday strongly condemned the arrest of Baloch activist Fozia Baloch, a member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), by Karachi police. Her arrest comes following the enforced disappearance of her brother, Dadshah Baloch, who was allegedly taken from his home on April 21 by Pakistani security forces.Since then his whereabouts have remained unknown, while the family’s attempt to register a case was reportedly denied by the …
Bengaluru, April 8 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka, Lahar Singh Siroya, on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera, alleging that he was attempting to evade legal action by “escaping” to Hyderabad to avoid the Assam Police.Khera is the Chairman, Media and Publicity department, AICC. He is also Member of the Congress Working Committee.In a statement, Siroya said he had been closely following reports about Khera’s movements and described th…
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Director Sanoj Mishra has responded to the allegations leveled by the viral ‘Kumbh Mela girl’ Monalisa Bhosle. She claimed grave allegations against the director, accusing him of misbehaving with minor girls under the guise of offering movie roles. She called him out for his alleged disgusting behaviour.Responding to the same, Sanoj Mishra appeared in a video on Instagram, and said, “Greetings to the people of the country, my respectful salutations. As you all have been…
Bhopal, March 8 (IANS) Amid speculation about denouncing his political future, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh made it clear that he would not quit politics and would continue work for Congress. He revealed that he had personally requested the Congress high command not to field him for a third consecutive term in the upper house. Speaking at a press conference held in Bhopal on Sunday; the senior Congress leader, who has served two terms as a Rajya Sabha member, emphasised t…