Xi Jinping begins historic third term as China's president & other headlines | News wrap at 4 PM

1. Xi Jinping begins historic third term as China's president

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday began his third term as the president.

The Chinese leader received 2,952 votes, a unanimous endorsement of his presidency.

2. UPSC Rejects applications for Civil Services Exam 2023

UPSC has released an important notice on rejection of applications.

The applications have been rejected for prelims exam due to non-payment of fees.

3. North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday.

The latest show of force comes days before South Korea and the United States kick off joint military exercises.

4. Buckingham Palace grants royal titles to Prince Harry & Meghan's children

The children of Prince Harry and Meghan were added to the royal titles list on the official Buckingham Palace website on Thursday.

The children will now be formally known as Prince and Princess.

5. Deepika Padukone flies to US ahead of Oscars

Actor Deepika Padukone will present an award at the 95th Academy Awards to be held in the U.S.

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Of course he is doing another term. This is what authoritarian leaders do. They never go away until forced out.