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Lt Gen MU Nair appointed as the Head of National Cyber Coordination Centre

Lt Gen MU Nair appointed as the Head of National Cyber Coordination Centre: Lt Gen MU Nair has been appointed as the Head of the National Cyber Coordination Centre, after replacing Lt Gen (ret.) Dr. Rajesh Pant. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023 Additionally, he has served as the additional director general, head of signal intelligence, chief of […]

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Cricketer Ajit Agarkar appointed chairman of Senior Men’s Selection Committee

Cricketer Ajit Agarkar appointed chairman of Senior Men’s Selection Committee: Ajit Agarkar has been named chairman of the Senior Men’s Cricket Selection Committee by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprised of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape, reached the verdict. After interviewing several applicants for

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Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, dies at 89

Introduction Alan Arkin, a prominent US actor noted for his extraordinary talent and a six-decade career, died of heart failure. Arkin, who was nominated for many Academy Awards and Emmys, left an everlasting influence on the film and television industries. His unforgettable performances in films like “Catch-22,” “Edward Scissorhands,” and his Oscar-winning role in “Little

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Tushar Mehta reappointed as Solicitor General of India

Tushar Mehta reappointed as Solicitor General of India: The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has reappointed Tushar Mehta, the incumbent Solicitor General of India, for a three-year term. Mehta’s reappointment, along with that of six other law officers, was announced after their previous Supreme Court tenure ended. The ACC’s decision reflects the government’s trust in

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Yuki Bhambri thrilled with maiden ATP doubles title

Yuki Bhambri thrilled with maiden ATP doubles title: Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri made a remarkable breakthrough in his career by capturing his maiden title on the ATP World Tour. Bhambri won the doubles title at the Mallorca Championships alongside South African player Lloyd Harris. In a thrilling final on the grass courts, the Indo-South

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Gernot Dollner appointed as Chairman and CEO of Audi

Gernot Dollner appointed as Chairman and CEO of Audi: German luxury car brand Audi has appointed Gernot Dollner as Chairman of the Board of Management, effective September 1, 2023. He will take over Markus Duesmann. Gernot Dollner joined Volkswagen as a Ph.D. candidate in 1993 and subsequently served in a number of management roles at Porsche, including

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Rohit Jawa becomes new MD and CEO of Hindustan Unilever

Rohit Jawa becomes new MD and CEO of Hindustan Unilever: Rohit Jawa took charge as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL). He has taken the place of Sanjiv Mehta who retired after the company’s annual general meeting. Shareholders approved the proposal to appoint Jawa as a Whole Time Director

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Deloitte appoints former SoftBank India head Manoj Kohli as senior advisor

Deloitte appoints former SoftBank India head Manoj Kohli: Manoj Kohli, an experienced expert, has been engaged as a senior advisor by Deloitte. Kohli held major positions such as Country Head of Softbank India over his 44-year career that spanned 30 nations. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in expanding the firm’s presence in

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IPS officer Ajay Bhatnagar appoints as Special Director in the CBI

IPS officer Ajay Bhatnagar appoints as Special Director in the CBI: The Cabinet Appointments Committee (ACC) has approved the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) applications for the appointment of these IPS personnel to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has appointed Ajay Bhatnagar (IPS) as Special Director. Bhatnagar

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Historian David Hardiman’s new book released

Historian David Hardiman’s new book released: Historian David Hardiman has released his new book ‘Non-Cooperation in India: Non-Violent Strategy and Protest’. It is published by Westland Books. The non-cooperation movement by the Indian National Congress (INC) was the first mass movement organized nationwide during India’s struggle for freedom, which was organized and led by Gandhi Ji. The book

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