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Shah on Monday said in Rajya Sabha that the bill to replace an ordinance for handling the transfers and postings of officials in the Delhi government has been brought to safeguard the rights of the people and not to usurp the power of the AAP government. Replying to a debate on the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Shah assured that the Upper House the objective of the bill was «only and only to provide efficient, corruption-free governance and popular government.» He also assured the members that there is not even a single provision that changes the status of the system prevailing since the Congress regime. Shah asserted that the bill is constitutionally valid and it does not violate the Supreme Court judgement from any angle.

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver’s seat

Investing.com — Crude oil prices retreated Monday, handing back some of the recent strong gains in the wake of the decision of top producers Saudi Arabia and Russia to extend their output cuts.

Curve Finance, the troubled DeFi platform that lost over $60 million last week in an exploit, has announced a bounty of $1.85 million to anyone who can identify the exploiter.

IPO Subscription Status: The initial public offering (IPO) of Concord Biotech Limited has been fully subscribed on day 2 as it received strong demand from retail as well as non-institutional investors. The Concord Biotech IPO so far has been subscribed 1.48 times in total as the issue received bids for 2.16 crore equity shares as against 1.46 crore shares on the offer on August 7, the second day of the bidding process. The public issue received 1.58 times subscription in the retail category and 3.06 times in the Non-Institutional Investors (NII) category.

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Delhi Ordinance Bill LIVE: Union Home Minster Amit Shah on 7 August is set to move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha. This comes after the the bill was passed in the lower house i.e.

Lyme disease. She posted pictures from her hospitalization and receiving IV treatments from home on Instagram. In her post, Hadid expressed her gratitude to her mother for her unwavering support and belief throughout her struggle. She talked about the toll that her health issues have taken on her, both physically and emotionally. Despite the challenges, she conveyed her determination to not give up on herself. Hadid assured her fans that she is okay and asked them not to worry. She spoke about the growth she has experienced through her journey, even though it involved over 100 days of medical treatment and almost 15 years of enduring the invisible suffering caused by Lyme disease and other chronic conditions. The model also shared a series of photos featuring her dog, Glizzy P. Beans, by her side during her treatment. This update followed a throwback picture shared by her older sister Gigi Hadid, where she expressed excitement for Bella's eventual return to the runway. Gigi later clarified that her post was not meant to indicate an immediate return as Bella had just completed an extensive treatment for Lyme disease. Bella Hadid's absence was noted during various fashion events, including New York Fashion Week, Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, and the Met Gala. Her future participation in upcoming Fashion Weeks remains uncertain. Bella Hadid was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012, a condition also shared by her mother, Yolanda Hadid, and her brother, Anwar Hadid.

Angus Cloud, known for his role as Fezco on HBO's Euphoria, passed away at 25. His mother, Lisa Cloud, shared a tribute on social media, remembering her son's final moments. Cloud's family announced his death on Monday. The cause of death remains unknown, but his family revealed he had been grappling with the loss of his father, who recently died from mesothelioma. In her Facebook post, Lisa Cloud acknowledged her son's grief but stated that she doesn't believe his death was a suicide. She described Angus's last day as a happy one, noting that he had been reorganizing his room and expressing intentions to support his family emotionally and financially. On that night, they shared words of affection and he assured his mother that he'd see her in the morning. Angus fell asleep while working on an art project and didn't wake up. Lisa speculated that his death might have been an accidental overdose, but she emphasized that he didn't intend to leave the world. Lisa praised Angus's acting work and highlighted his resilience, noting how he had survived a serious head injury as a child. She mentioned his positive impact on his generation through his work on Euphoria, which sparked conversations about compassion, loyalty, and love. Following Angus Cloud's passing, his Euphoria co-stars and show creator Sam Levinson paid tribute on social media. Levinson expressed his sorrow over the loss of such a young and talented individual. In memory of Angus, Lisa Cloud encouraged people to integrate random acts of kindness into their daily lives. She hoped that these gestures would honor her son's legacy.

Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that the era of separatist and terror organisations disrupting normal life in the Valley on Pakistan's prodding has been relegated to pages of history, and development and peace are the buzzword here four years after the abrogation of Article 370. In interaction with a group of journalists, Sinha said it is now entirely up to the Election Commission to take a call on holding assembly elections in the Union territory after the completion of the delimitation exercise and revision of electoral rolls.

free trade agreement, according to an official. “The EU officials are coming for the G20 trade ministers meeting this month in Jaipur. There is a high-level meeting at the minister level on August 26 in the national capital between India and the EU," PTI reported.

India and the European Union (EU) will be held this month to take stock of the progress of talks on the proposed free trade agreement, according to an official. «The EU officials are coming for the G20 trade ministers meeting this month in Jaipur. There is a high-level meeting at the minister level on August 26 in the national capital between India and the EU.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, who is in Jeddah at present, said that India has regularly engaged both Russia and Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict at the highest levels. During a two-day conference on the Ukraine crisis in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Doval reportedly said, "India supports the global order based on principles enshrined in UN Charter and international law. Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity by all states must be upheld without exception.

Haryana, people have gathered in Gurugram for the 'Mahapanchayat' at Tighar village. The Hindu Samaj has called for the Mahapanchayat on Sunday. Haryana Police have deployed heavy security at Tighar village in Gurugram ahead of this Mahapanchayat.

Also read: Maharashtra bus accident: ‘Hit road divider after tyre burst..,’ owner on what caused the mishap According to Chief Minister Hemant Soren's social media post, the bus was en route from Ranchi to Giridih when the accident occurred. Banna Gupta, the State Health and Disaster Management Minister, while Speaking to ANI stated that a rescue operation was immediately initiated by the concerned authorities upon receiving word of the accident.

Clifton Oliver, who is renowned for his roles as Simba in 'The Lion King' and Benny in 'In the Heights,' has died at the age of 47. His sister, Roxy Hall, shared on Facebook that he passed away peacefully after spending six weeks in the hospital and hospice. The cause of death of the actor remains undisclosed. In her post, Hall described the moment of Oliver's passing as serene, with his partner Richard singing Psalm 23 as he took his final breath. She expressed a mix of sadness and joy, noting Oliver's radiant smile and envisioning his arrival in the afterlife as a grand celebration. Hall highlighted Oliver's profound impact, emphasizing his talent, kind-hearted nature, and the light he brought to people worldwide. She assured that while he will be missed, his memory lives on within everyone he touched. Oliver, born in 1975 and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, aspired to an artistic career from a young age. He pursued studies at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts before moving to New York in 2010 to launch his Broadway journey. His career encompassed diverse roles, including joining the ensemble of 'Wicked' and taking on the role of Benny in 'In the Heights' alongside Jordin Sparks. In 2011, he portrayed Simba in 'The Lion King' on Broadway, as well as in the Las Vegas production and national tour. The theater community commemorated Oliver's legacy, acknowledging his artistic contributions and impact on audiences. As a testament to his enduring influence, a dimming of the lights is planned at the New Amsterdam Theatre on August 8, 2023 to honor Clifton Oliver's memory.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu admitted that it is not easy to sit on the chief minister’s chair. He said that facing criticism is part of the job. Khandu asserted that his tenure as political head of the state has witnessed several ‘positives’ barring few ‘ugly instances’ citing the state public service commission paper leakage scam.

Around 45 shops on Nalhar Medical Road in Nuh district are being demolished for alleged illegal construction. The District Town Planner of Nuh district told ANI that all these commercial shops were built without permission and are illegal. Earlier on Friday, officials bulldozed around 250 shanties on encroached government land in Taru town and areas adjoining Nuh district, reported PTI.

—Keith Wolf, Murray Resources Early in my career, I was recruiting for a mid-level remote developer position for a tech company. I always prepare my candidates for their interviews, so I hopped on the phone with him and went over the basics: The interview would be over Zoom, but make sure you’re still professional from the waist up, don’t wear a hat, that kind of thing. He seemed ready to go, and I had confidence—he had a great background.

EPFO) has declared the interest rate as 8.15% for Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) accounts for the financial year 2022-23. In spite of the fact that interest is calculated on a monthly basis in an EPF account, deposits are made at the end of the fiscal year. The transferred interest is compounded and applied to the balance for the next month to determine interest on that month's balance.EPF contribution Salaried workers are required to make a contribution to the Employees Provident Fund.

In a notification issued late night, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) gave «liberal transitional arrangements» for such imports and said that its August 3 notification on import restrictions will be effective from November 2023. «Keeping in view global supply chain arrangements and long-term commitments of the industry stakeholders, liberal transitional arrangements are notified for these imports till October 31, 2023,» said an official. As per the notification, import consignments can be cleared till October 31, 2023, without a licence for restricted imports.