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DK Shivakumar, a seasoned politician, has finally achieved his long-held ambition of becoming Karnataka chief minister. His journey, marked by strategic alliances, organizational prowess, and a vow made in prison, saw him overcome political rivals and legal challenges. Shivakumar's transformation from a video parlor owner to a powerful leader is a testament to his resilience and political acumen.

He was one among thousands who left Kerala for Saudi Arabia. Then came an accident, a death sentence and a Rs 34-crore campaign to set him free and bring him back home

Emphasizing that all actions must be taken through proper legal provisions, the minister pointed out that Karnataka had only been asked to submit a detailed project report.

China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.

A new film, 'Kala Hiran: The Battle For Legacy,' inspired by Salman Khan's 1998 blackbuck poaching case, is creating buzz. The movie reportedly explores the legal fight, celebrity involvement, and even the Lawrence Bishnoi angle. Its first-look poster, featuring a Khan lookalike, has intensified anticipation for the teaser release.

Hemant Modi was arrested last week from Ahmedabad. He’d jumped parole in 2014 and spent over a decade acting in everything from commercials to films starring Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh

Mediators are facilitating fresh US-Iran negotiations on a draft memorandum aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The proposed agreement includes a multi-billion dollar reconstruction package for Iran's economy and a temporary non-aggression arrangement, with nuclear talks deferred to a later phase.

West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.

A shocking rape case in Hampshire has ignited a major law-and-order debate in Britain. Teenage boys convicted of attacking young girls received Youth Rehabilitation Orders instead of prison sentences. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for an urgent review of the sentences. The case raises serious questions about youth sentencing and the justice system's treatment of victims.

US president Donald Trump's presidency has shifted to muscular interventionism, beginning with the swift overthrow of Venezuela's Maduro. Now, the focus turns to Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island presents a more cohesive political structure, a disciplined military, and a population prepared for conflict, making the 'Venezuela model' unlikely to succeed.

Anand Mohan, a former parliamentarian, has set off a political tempest with his bold claims that JD(U) members are sabotaging Nitish Kumar, turning the party into a 'bargaining table for ministerial roles.' In a rapid rebuttal, JD(U) representatives indicate that Anand's statements are fueled by frustration over his son's absence from a ministerial position.

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman, at 57, has showcased remarkable fitness, outperforming 96% of male rowers his age. He completed a 10,000-meter rowing challenge in an impressive 38 minutes and 22.2 seconds, burning approximately 1,000 calories per hour. Jackman's recent work includes the film "The Sheep Detectives," where he voices a character in a unique murder mystery involving sheep.