SALAR NEWS

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22 May, 2025

New North Korea warship is damaged at its launch ceremony attended by Kim Jong Un

A new 5,000-ton North Korean destroyer was damaged at its launch ceremony on 21 May in Chongjin, attended by Kim Jong Un. The ship slid off the ramp, damaging its hull. Kim blamed officials and called for a party meeting in June to address the incident.

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22 May, 2025

Indian ‘chai’ at special event hosted by India at UN to mark International Tea Day

India hosted a special event at the UN on 21 May to mark International Tea Day, promoting tea’s role in livelihoods and the SDGs. Attendees enjoyed Indian teas and discussed challenges like fair pricing faced by small tea farmers globally.

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22 May, 2025

6.1-magnitude quake shakes southern Greek islands

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Greek islands at 2.46am on 22 May, with the epicentre 58km north-northeast of Elounda, Crete, at a depth of 69km, according to the US Geological Survey. No immediate reports of injuries or damage were noted.

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22 May, 2025

Gold smuggling case: ED raids continue at premises linked to Karnataka Home Minister

ED continued raids linked to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara in a gold smuggling money laundering case involving actress Ranya Rao. Rao was arrested on 3 March at Bengaluru airport with 14.2 kg gold worth Rs 12.56 crore.

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22 May, 2025

Manipur: 48-hour bandh affects normal life in Imphal Valley

A 48-hour bandh called by COCOMI protesting the removal of Manipur’s name from a state bus disrupted life in Imphal Valley from midnight 21 May. The bandh led to closures and protests. The government formed a probe committee on 20 May to investigate.

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22 May, 2025

DC's Mukesh Kumar fined 10% of match fees for Code of Conduct breach

Delhi Capitals pacer Mukesh Kumar was fined 10% of his match fees and given one demerit point for a Level 1 IPL Code of Conduct breach during DC’s 59-run loss to Mumbai Indians on 21 May 2025, which knocked DC out of playoff contention.

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22 May, 2025

Modi hasn't rejected Trump's 'India-Pak ceasefire' claims once: Cong

Congress highlighted that PM Modi has never denied US President Trump’s repeated claims of mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor in early May. Trump said he settled the conflict through trade, after intense clashes.

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22 May, 2025

Pakistan government expels Indian High Commission staffer

Pakistan expelled an Indian High Commission staffer for activities inconsistent with his status. This follows India’s expulsion of a Pakistani official on 21 May over espionage allegations. Tensions escalated after the Pahalgam attack & military strikes.

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22 May, 2025

Cleaned alcohol, baby oil, drugs after Diddy's sex-marathons: Ex-assistant

Ex-assistant George Kaplan testified on 21 May in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial, describing drug runs, hotel clean-ups, and threats. He said Combs' rage over Cassie's past with Kid Cudi led to violence.

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22 May, 2025

Search op underway in J&K's Kishtwar after encounter with terrorists

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation on 22 May in the Shingpora area of Chhatru, Kishtwar district, J&K, after an exchange of fire with suspected terrorists. The White Knight Corps confirmed contact and additional troops were deployed.