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Who is Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, Arrested in France?

August 27, 2024

Pavel Durov, the co-founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport in Paris. His arrest is connected to an ongoing investigation in France. Authorities are looking into accusations that Telegram, due to its privacy features and lack ..

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Sanjeev Raina Appointed ITBP Additional Director General

August 23, 2024

Sanjeev Raina, a senior officer from the 1987 batch of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), has been appointed as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the ITBP. He will be specifically responsible for overseeing the forces along the India-China Line ..

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Jay Shah Set to Become ICC Chairman

August 22, 2024

Jay Shah, who is currently the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is getting ready to take over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This change is expected to happen in November ..

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Who is M Suresh, Appointed as Interim Chairman of the Airports Authority of India?

August 21, 2024

M Suresh has been appointed as the Interim Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) starting from August 2024. This change comes after the government decided to relieve the previous Chairman, Sanjeev Kumar, marking an important shift in the ..

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Biomedical Researcher Leonard Hayflick Dies at 98

August 21, 2024

Leonard Hayflick, a renowned biomedical researcher, passed away at 98, on August 1, 2024. He was famous for his discovery related to how cells divide and age, which has dramatically changed our understanding of biology and aging. What is Hayflick ..

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Former Army Chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan Dies at 83

August 20, 2024

General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, a former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, died on August 19, 2024, in Chennai at the age of 83. Known as “Paddy” among friends, he is remembered for his outstanding leadership. Career Overview General ..

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Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Youngest Prime Minister of Thailand?

August 17, 2024

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected as Thailand’s youngest prime minister at the age of 37. Her election came after the dismissal of Srettha Thavisin, marking a major change in Thailand’s political scene amid ongoing instability. Political Background Paetongtarn is the daughter ..

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Vinay Mohan Kwatra Becomes Indian Ambassador to the US

August 13, 2024

Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed the Indian Ambassador to the United States, starting his role on August 12, 2024, and succeeding Taranjit Singh Sandhu. This move is part of a broader plan to strengthen India-US relations. Background on Vinay ..

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