Worst Scenario Since 2004 Has Sparked Protests, Political RalliesSRINAGAR: Kashmir is reeling under acute power lack, with individuals facing extreme inconvenience due to daily blackouts approximately 16 hours at a time when temperatures in the Valley have dipped to sub-zero levels.Even hospitals are bearing the force of the crisis while industries as well ...

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MUMBAI: High-profile IPS officer Rashmi Shukla is all set to take over the reins of the state police from the current Director General of Police (DGP) Rajnish Seth, who will soon take control of as chairman of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Presently, Shukla is on main deputation in the rank of DG.In the state, Shukla has held numerous key ...

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PUNE: The Indian Army has started for the first time a psychometric test for Agniveer candidates on a trial basis, doing so at a recruitment rally in Pune a few days ago. The test aims to assess their mental capabilities, behaviour and personality traits.“It (the test) is in a primitive stage. It has not become a formal mandate for the Agniveer r...

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MYSURU: An enormous force has been deployed-- backed by technological assistance, trained elephants, and cages-- to track and capture a tiger that whipped a female inside Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR) on Friday, reports Milton Lawrence.Forest officers confirmed that the attack happened when 3 women ventured into the forested location of the tiger reserve to ...

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BENGALURU: It may no longer be uncommon to see employees walking into their offices in the city with their four-legged friends. Yes, this may soon become a reality with more and more firms listing out "im-paw-tent" points for pet parents who wish to come to work with their furry companions in tow.As the number of firms allowing pets in offices...

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NEW DELHI: The Indian government continues to seek “specific and relevant” evidence from Canada in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case that it can look into, even as the Indian high commissioner in Ottawa, Sanjay Verma, said that India was “convicted” for the killing even before the probe could be completed.Despite the pressure from the US to...

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