Military service by BTS back as S. Korean poll campaign issue

Military service by BTS back as S. Korean poll campaign issue

Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of South Korea's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, again voiced his scepticism on Thursday over whether to grant special favours to K-pop superstar band BTS for mandatory military service by its members. Jan 21, 2022
Oscar

'Jai Bhim', 'Marakkar' make it to Oscars 'submission list'

Two Indian films -- 'Jai Bhim' starring Suriya and Lijomol Jose and Malayalam period drama 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham' with Mohanlal playing the titular character -- are on the list of 276 movies eligible for this year's Academy Awards. Jan 21, 2022
Basavaraj Bommai

K'taka CM meeting experts today on lifting of weekend, night curfew

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said that the decision on lifting of weekend and night curfew will be taken on a scientific basis. A meeting with expert committee members later in the afternoon would decide on the continuation of weekend curfew, he said. Jan 21, 2022