Defence Minister Ahn faces allegations of desertion due to a discrepancy in his military service record, showing 22 months instead of the usual 14. Ahn and the Ministry of National Defence deny the claims, attributing it to administrative errors.
South Korea's defense ministry has dismissed allegations that Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back deserted his unit during his military service, attributing the extended service period to an administrative error and a prior investigation.
The BJP-led NDA is reportedly seeking support from opposition MPs to strengthen its numbers in the Lok Sabha. Sources suggest that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction might see some of its nine Lok Sabha MPs defect, potentially merging with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena to avoid disqualification under anti-defection laws.
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted desertion as a significant problem in Ukraine during a meeting with international news agency heads at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), stating it leads to territorial losses.
