South Korea Extends Visa Fee Waiver for Indian Tourists
South Korea extends its visa processing fee waiver for group tourists from India, China, and 4 other countries until June 30, 2025. Learn how this move aims to boost tourism recovery.
South Korea extends its visa processing fee waiver for group tourists from India, China, and 4 other countries until June 30, 2025. Learn how this move aims to boost tourism recovery.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing for a crucial four-day visit, meeting Xi Jinping to discuss trade, security, and regional stability. Read the full analysis.
Kim Jong-un fires ballistic missiles hours after US captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Analysis links timing to South Korea-China talks. Read the full report.
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, escalating tensions just as South Korea's President heads to China for crucial talks on Pyongyang's nuclear programme and Taiwan. Read the full analysis.
Japan issued an emergency alert after North Korea fired ballistic missiles, escalating tensions ahead of a key South Korea-China summit. Read the latest updates.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military confirmed. The launch adds to tensions in the region. Read the full report for details.
Varun Dhawan's powerful speech at an event, invoking peace and strength like the film Border, goes viral online. Read the full story and see the public's reaction.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun with his daughter Ju Ae on New Year's Day, intensifying speculation about her future political role. Read the full analysis.
South Koreans can now read North Korea's Rodong Sinmun without prior approval, a symbolic policy shift under President Lee Jae Myung aimed at improving inter-Korean ties. Discover the details and mixed reactions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 2026 New Year speech celebrated a military pact with Russia, involving troop deployments to Ukraine. Read the full analysis of the strategic shift.
A JD(S) delegation met Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, arguing the proposed Karnataka hate speech law violates constitutional free speech rights. Read the full story on the political clash.
Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra now account for half of all car sales in South Africa, a massive win for Indian auto exports. Discover how they achieved this dominance.
Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the Korean Cultural Centre India unveils 'Travelling Sketch: Beyond Us, Between Us', featuring 200+ artworks by Indian and Korean artists. Explore cultural exchange through travel-inspired art until Feb 28, 2026.
Students from KB DAV Sr. Sec. Public School, Sector 7-B, Chandigarh, secured top positions at the Inter-School Speech Competition. Read about their impressive achievements and the school's commitment to holistic education.
The proposed new law to curb hate speech in India closely resembles Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, raising questions about its effectiveness. Read our in-depth analysis.
South Korea ends a decades-old ban, permitting public access to North Korea's Rodong Sinmun newspaper. This bold move sparks debate on propaganda risks and inter-Korean dialogue. Read the full analysis.
BJP activists in Shivamogga protest against the Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, 2025, alleging it curbs freedom of speech and press. MLA Chennabasappa leads the charge.
North Korea's new 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine, capable of ballistic missile strikes, marks a dangerous escalation in deterrence. Experts warn it heightens Indo-Pacific security risks. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka's legislature passed the pioneering Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025. The Congress defends it as necessary, while the BJP calls it draconian. Read about the fierce debate.
North Korea reveals hull of a nuclear-powered submarine, marking progress in Kim Jong Un's weapons program. Kim calls South Korea's similar plans a security threat. Analysis suggests possible Russian tech aid.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervised a long-range missile test and a nuclear submarine project, criticising US and South Korean military moves as escalating tensions. Read the full analysis.
BJP leaders in Bengaluru hold a silent protest, calling the proposed Hate Speech Bill an attack on free speech and a return of 'Emergency'. Read the full story.
BJP staged a silent protest in Bengaluru against the new Hate Speech Bill, calling it a threat to free speech. The party submitted a memorandum to the Governor. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah counters BJP's claims, stating the new hate speech law applies equally to all. He asserts only those making provocative statements oppose it. Read the full story.
A BBC investigation reveals how a North Korean smartphone enforces state ideology, rewrites language in real-time, and takes secret screenshots every five minutes. Discover the shocking details of digital control.
Activists and lawyers in Bengaluru raise alarms over Karnataka's new hate speech bill, warning of potential misuse and threats to free expression. Key concerns include vague definitions and excessive police powers.
A $7.4bn US-Korea Zinc smelter deal faces a shareholder revolt, testing Trump's critical minerals agenda and US-South Korea ties. Will the plan for domestic supply succeed? Read more.
Karnataka Assembly passes anti-hate speech bill with up to 7-year jail term. BJP opposes, citing free speech threat. Get the full details on the new law.
Karnataka becomes India's first state with a dedicated law against hate speech and hate crimes, allowing for up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders. Could this be a model for the nation?
Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill aims to protect constitutional values. Here's a breakdown of who is punishable, who is exempted, and what it means for political discourse. Read the full explainer.