Quicktakes — Jalan replaces Rangarajan as RBI Governor

NEW DELHI, November 7: Eminent economist Bimal Jalan was today appointed the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in place of C Rangaraj...

NEW DELHI, November 7: Eminent economist Bimal Jalan was today appointed the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in place of C Rangarajan who has been named as the Andhra Pradesh Governor. Jalan’s appointment was cleared by Prime Minister IK Gujral immediately after the Presidential order appointing Rangarajan as AP Governor. Finance Minister P Chidambaram said Jalan’s tenure will initially be for three years.

Madan, Irani out

CHENNAI: Indian cricket coach Madan Lal and team physiotherapist Ali Irani were today sacked by the BCCI at its annual AGM. Former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad is to be the new coach.

Tripura blastAGARTALA: At least 20 people, nine BSF men and 11 civilians, all travelling in a BSF convoy, were killed, in a powerful explosion by suspected militants of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura near Raishyabari, police said.

ATC stir

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NEW DELHI: Many domestic and international flights here and in Mumbai were disrupted for the second consecutive day today due to a “go slow agitation” by Air Traffic Controllers, while air services in other two metros remained unaffected.

New US envoy

WASHINGTON: The United States Senate has unanimously confirmed Richard Celeste, former governor of Ohio as the next US Ambassador to India.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the designation gives law enforcement “enhanced powers to combat a group that has instilled fear through violence and intimidation”.

Canada designates Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity

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The Canadian government has labeled the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group, granting authorities more authority to combat their violent behavior. The gang, operating in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, has been connected to 50+ violent incidents since 2023.

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