SALAR NEWS

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08 May, 2025

When SC praised Col Sofiya Qureshi in granting Permanent Commission to women Army officers

The Supreme Court's 2020 ruling on granting Permanent Commission (PC) to women officers in the Indian Army highlighted the achievements of Col Sofia Qureshi. The court acknowledged her pioneering role in various military operations.

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08 May, 2025

Four Chinese nationals held at India-Nepal border in Bihar

4 Chinese nationals were arrested at the India-Nepal border in Bihar's East Champaran district on 8 May 2025 for entering India without valid visas. The individuals, from Hunan province, were apprehended at Raxaul check post late on 7 May. Two

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08 May, 2025

Donald Trump slams '60 Minutes' Emmy nomination, calls it a 'slap in the face'

Donald Trump slammed the Emmy nomination for '60 Minutes' over its edited Kamala Harris interview, calling it a “slap in the face.” The nomination comes amid Trump’s USD 20 billion lawsuit against CBS. Emmy winners will be announced on 25 June.

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08 May, 2025

Air India, AI Express offer free rescheduling of tickets for armed forces personnel

Air India and Air India Express announced free rescheduling and full refunds for armed forces personnel with bookings till 31 May, following India’s 25-minute strike on terror sites in Pakistan and PoK. Offers valid for changes till 30 June.

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08 May, 2025

Blackout drill resumes in Amritsar, residents asked to remain indoors

Amritsar resumed its blackout drill at 1.30am on 8 May, following an earlier session from 10.30pm to 11pm. Part of a nationwide civil defence exercise after India's ‘Operation Sindoor’, residents were urged to stay indoors and keep lights off.

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08 May, 2025

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with security guards at Columbia University

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with security at Columbia University after entering the library to hang flags and banners. The protest escalated, leading to the involvement of NYPD officers.

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08 May, 2025

Police raid clinic to seize Maradona''s complete medical records

Police raided a Buenos Aires clinic to seize Diego Maradona's complete medical records following a court order in the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Maradona's 2020 death. The raid secured 275 pages and 547 emails.

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08 May, 2025

‘The Royals’ a mix of modern-day ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Schitt's Creek’: Bhumi Pednekar

Bhumi Pednekar's debut web series 'The Royals' blends the worlds of 'Bridgerton' and 'Schitt's Creek', - it explores themes of privilege, power, and contemporary issues like AI. Streaming on Netflix from 9 May.

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08 May, 2025

South Korea says North Korea fired several missiles toward its eastern waters

North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the eastern sea, a move seen as a provocation amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea suspects the tests are linked to North Korea’s weapons exports to Russia.

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08 May, 2025

Rupee rises 23 paise to 84.54 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee rose by 23 paise to 84.54 against the US dollar in early trade on 8 May, following the US Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates. Geopolitical tensions, however, continued to weigh on investor sentiment.