Manoj Kumar Verma, a 1998-batch IPS officer known for handling crises, has taken over as Kolkata Police commissioner from Vineet Goyal. This move follows CM Mamata Banerjee’s discussions with junior doctors protesting the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. Other key officials were also replaced to meet the doctors’ demands.
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Bangladesh’s interim government announced that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is residing in India after her diplomatic passport was revoked. Her attempts to seek asylum elsewhere have been unsuccessful. Additionally, the government has granted magistracy powers to army officers for two months due to slow progress in improving law and order.
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Finance and education minister Atishi has been chosen as the new leader of AAP’s legislative party, making her Delhi’s eighth chief minister. Outgoing CM Arvind Kejriwal resigned following his release from jail. Atishi will lead until the assembly elections scheduled for February 2025, continuing Kejriwal’s vision for Delhi.
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Microsoft disclosed that a video falsely alleging Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run is Russian propaganda. The video, shared by a fabricated news channel, seeks to influence US public opinion ahead of the presidential election. This demonstrates continued foreign efforts to manipulate American political views.
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The Supreme Court voiced concern over a CBI report highlighting serious flaws in how Kolkata Police handled evidence in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. The court assured that justice would be pursued, with CBI investigating possible tampering and additional suspects. Senior doctors linked the crime to financial irregularities.
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Head coach Gautam Gambhir will lead Team India in his first Test assignment against Bangladesh after a difficult ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. The squad, with new bowling coach Morne Morkel, is training in Chennai. Rohit Sharma stresses the significance of mutual understanding between coaches and players as they gear up for the...
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