By: The Trek News Desk A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison after finding her guilty in a corruption-related case. The verdict comes at a crucial time, as the judiciary is set to soon deliver its decision in the case against ousted former President…
By: The Trek News Desk A powerful winter storm continues to wreak havoc across large parts of the central and eastern United States, claiming at least 38 lives in 14 states so far. Authorities say extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and icy conditions have severely disrupted daily life and created dangerous situations for millions of residents….
By: The Trek News Desk Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar lost his life on Wednesday in a tragic plane accident in Baramati, located in Pune district. Four other people travelling with him also died in the crash. According to initial reports, the aircraft met with the accident while…
By: The Trek News Desk North Korea has once again carried out missile launches toward the sea, with South Korea and Japan confirming the firing of suspected ballistic missiles. The latest development is being viewed as a weapons test conducted ahead of an important political congress expected to take place in Pyongyang. The missile launches,…
By: The Trek News Desk A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court questioning the definition of caste-based discrimination under the newly notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations of 2026. The plea argues that the existing definition is not inclusive and leaves certain sections of students and faculty without institutional protection. The petition has…
By: The Trek News Desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) announced the signing of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, describing it as a historic step for the global economy. He stated that the agreement encompasses nearly 25% of the world’s GDP and accounts for…
By: The Trek News Desk The United States has increased tariffs on imports from South Korea to 25%, with President Donald Trump accusing Seoul of failing to fully implement the commitments made under a trade agreement signed last year. In a statement shared on social media, President Trump said the tariff rate has been raised…
By: The Trek News Desk President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (January 26, 2026) honoured Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla with the Ashok Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, during the Republic Day celebrations held at Kartavya Path in the national capital. Group Captain Shukla etched his name in history by becoming the first…
By: The Trek News Desk A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States has caused widespread disruption, claimed at least seven lives and plunged more than 800,000 homes and businesses into darkness. Weather authorities have warned that conditions remain extremely dangerous and have urged residents to stay indoors. According to the…
By: The Trek News Desk The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladeshi team declined to travel to India, citing security concerns. Sources said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was formally informed that it had been withdrawn from the tournament after…
