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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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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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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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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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Himanta on illegal immigrants: People above 18 years will not get first-time Aadhaar card in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said people above 18 years of age will not get first-time Aadhaar card in Assam to check illegal immigrants from getting Indian citizenship.
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Satish Golcha becomes Delhi Police Commissioner, replaces SBK Singh after 21 days
Senior IPS officer Satish Golcha has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner. He will be replacing the incumbent SBK Singh, who was given the additional charge on August 1.
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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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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 7: Belly’s heartbreak, Conrad’s love, Jeremiah’s betrayal
Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno’s show The Summer I Turned Pretty, season 3, has been making a lot of buzz. With the Prime Video series coming to an end in the third edition, every episode from The Summer I Turned Pretty is talked about.
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Watch: Man films inside Shah Jahan-Mumtaz’s tomb at Taj Mahal, plays old song in viral video
A viral video from the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra has sparked debate online after a man was seen entering the restricted chamber housing the tombs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The chamber, which is usually closed to the public, was filmed in detail by the man as he recorded the interiors of the sacred site.
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Good news for train commuters: Passenger Reservation System can now book 25,000 tickets per minute
Here comes a big update for the regular train commuters. The Indian Railways has undertaken a complete upgradation of the Passenger Reservation System, which at present can book 25,000 tickets per minute, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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