Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya Baghel, sent to 14-day judicial custody in liquor scam case
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, sent to 14-day judicial custody by court. Enforcement Directorate Lawyer Saurabh Pandey says, “In the ongoing liquor scam, we found some role of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and he was arrested…His five-day police remand was completed today, and we sought 14-day judicial custody from the court, which has been granted. The next date of hearing is September 6…He is not cooperating in the investigation…”
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National Space Day 2025: How Chandrayaan-3’s moon landing rekindled India’s space race
As India celebrates its second National Space Day, the nation reflects on its remarkable achievements, especially the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon’s southern pole two years ago. This historic event not only solidified India’s place as a global space leader but also sparked a renewed passion for space exploration, igniting future possibilities in science and technology.
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Famine grips Gaza City: Israel says gates of hell will open as it warns Hamas of taking over city
Gaza City is officially in the grip of famine, the world’s leading authority on food crises confirmed on Friday, marking the first time a famine has been declared in the Middle East by the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). The dire situation threatens to spread to southern regions like Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis if a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access are not urgently implemented.
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Satish Golcha takes charge as new Police Commissioner of Delhi, succeeding SBK Singh
Senior IPS officer Satish Golcha officially took charge on Friday (August 22) as the 26th Commissioner of Delhi Police, succeeding SBK Singh, who served one of the shortest tenures in the position- just 21 days. The appointment order was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday, and Golcha assumed office at the Delhi Police Headquarters. Officials clarified that his appointment was part of routine administrative decisions and not linked to the recent incident of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s attack during a public hearing at her Civil Lines office.
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Australia’s 11-year-long drought continues against South Africa as World Champions lose ODI series
Australia, the ODI World Champions, suffered another big loss to South Africa in their ongoing ODI series. While chasing 278 to stay alive in the series, the Aussies were bowled out for 193 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena as they went down by 84 runs.
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‘Genie, Make a Wish’ OTT release: Here’s when and where you can watch Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy’s rom-com
The romantic comedy drama show ‘Genie, Make a Wish’ is all set to hit the digital screens of Netflix this year. Recently, the makers of the show announced its release date on various social media platforms. The series ‘Genie, Make a Wish’ features Kim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy, and Ahn Eun-jin in the lead roles. Read on to know when and where you can watch this series online.
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Electric Vehicles exempted from toll on Atal Setu in Mumbai: All you need to know
In a significant development, Electric Vehicles (EVs) will now be exempted from paying toll on the Atal Setu, formerly known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), which is India’s longest sea bridge. An official confirmed the development on Friday, stating the state’s push towards sustainable mobility. According to a notification issued by the Maharashtra Urban Development Department, the exemption will cover electric four-wheelers and electric buses, including those run by state transport undertakings as well as private operators.
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The Ba***ds of Bollywood on Netflix: Release date, cast, cameos and Aryan Khan’s directorial debut
Aryan Khan’s highly anticipated directorial debut show, ‘The Bads of Bollywood’, has been in the news ever since it was announced. Along with the official preview, Netflix announced its premiere date on Wednesday.
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OPINION | Modi’s attack on corruption: Jailed ministers must resign
In a major step towards curbing corruption in politics, the government introduced three bills in Lok Sabha which provide for automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Minister and ministers in Centre, states and union territories, if they are sent to custody for more than 30 days on serious charges. The bills, moved by Home Minister Amit Shah, were referred to a joint parliamentary committee for review, even as opposition members created a ruckus inside the Lok Sabha.
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Jaishankar’s message to US: India not the biggest purchaser, EU and China trade more with Russia | Video
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar, addressing a press briefing on August 21, pushed back against criticism of India’s energy trade with Russia. He underlined that India was neither the biggest purchaser of Russian oil nor liquified natural gas (LNG), pointing instead to China and the European Union as the largest buyers in those categories. “We are not the biggest purchasers of Russian oil, that is China. We are not the biggest purchasers of LNG, that is the European Union,” Jaishankar clarified.
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