Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday reached out to the Brahmin community ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, asserting that the party’s PDA formula also includes Pandits. He said the “PD” in PDA stands for “Pandit” and accused the BJP-led state government of targeting opposition workers, Brahmins, and religious leaders, including Shankaracharya.
The central government has decided to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin by one year, extending his working period till August 2027. According to an order issued on August 8, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension of Rahul Navin, IRS (IT:93074), for one year beyond August 13, 2026, until August 13, 2027. The extension allows him to continue in service beyond his scheduled superannuation date of July 31, 2027. It states that his tenure will continue until August 13, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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Director Shakeel Noorani, who directed films like Joru Ka Ghulam and Bade Dil Wala, has been arrested by the Malvani Police in Mumbai in connection with an alleged rape and sexual assault case filed by a 33-year-old female actor. He is in police custody until August 12.
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