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New Delhi: Asserting that today’s action was in self-defence, Pakistan Army on Wednesday said that it has apprehended two Indian Air Force pilots for violating their airspace, one of whom it claimed is injured and is being medically treated. Reiterating multiple times that that Pakistan wanted “peace” in the region, Major General Asif Ghafoor said the Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across LoC to demonstrate its right, will and capability for self defence. Ghafoor said both Indian Air Force aircrafts were shot down and wreckage of one fell into their territory. "After PAF decided on targets, two Indian jets entered Pakistani airspace. PAF was ready, faced them. The two planes were shot down. One fell in our space, another on their side. Two pilots were arrested. One of the pilots was injured and has been taken to CMH. He will be given proper care. Another is in our custody," he added. The Army spokesperson claimed that the attack was conducted in a manner … [Read more...] about Pakistan claims 2 IAF pilots arrested, one injured pilot shifted to hospital

The relevance of the concept of ‘Ramarajya’ for good governance was deliberated at a seminar held recently at IIM, Bangalore. It was organised jointly by Tattvaloka, a monthly magazine of Hindu wisdom and Aatmalaya Academy of Dance. Drawing from Gandhian philosophy, Ramayan and the vedas, the aim of the seminar was to chart out a set of principles essential for an ideal State. For Ramarajya, a State that upholds Dharma (right action), the speakers felt the principle of Sathya (truth) was fundamental. Thought provoking The panellists and danseuse Padmaja Suresh   Presenting the keynote address, management advisor, M.B. Athreya opined: “for ensuring good governance, the organs of the State -- legislature, executive and the judiciary -- must work together for which a common value system should be set in place.” Tattvaloka is holding a countrywide campaign in this regard, “as it our duty to re-establish dharma whenever it is disturbed,” he … [Read more...] about To see, without being clouded

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra moved the Supreme Court on Friday challenging the amended Citizenship Act, according to which members of non-Muslim communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan facing religious persecution there will be given Indian citizenship. IMAGE: An army personnel stands guard in front of a clock tower damaged by protesters in Dibrugarh during a demonstration against the passing of Citizenship Amendment Bill. Photograph: PTI Photo Moitra's counsel mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, who asked him to approach the mentioning officer. The counsel told the bench that the plea be listed either during the day or on December 16. President Ram Nath Kovind had gave his assent to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, on Thursday night, turning it into an Act.According to it, members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities, who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and … [Read more...] about TMC MP Mahua Moitra challenges CAB in SC

US media have reported the car’s “disappointing” result, pointing out that it falls well short of its hometown hero, the Tesla Model S. The Porsche was rated by the EPA as having a range of 201 miles or 323km. This is well short of the shortest range Tesla Model S at 287 miles or 462km. The Long Range Model S blows the Porsche out of the water with a 595km range. The Porsche Taycan has been slapped with a lower than expected range figure by the US EPA. Picture: Supplied.Source:Supplied The EPA results also contrast sharply with the range estimates produced by the European Union’s Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) standard. In the WLTP test the Taycan and the standard-range Tesla Model S get exactly the same 450km range Alongside price, range anxiety remains the biggest buyer turn-off for electric vehicle buyers, so the EPA results are a significant black eye for Porsche and a marketing coup for the Tesla. Porsche hasn’t cried foul, … [Read more...] about Porsche Taycan gets a surprisingly low range rating in the US

It’s that time of the year again when appraisals are just around the corner. It’s also the best time to broach that tricky salary hike conversation with your boss. Prachi Verma Dadhwal gets you tips on how to navigate the process and pitch your boss on a salary increase in the most effective way possible. 1. Do not hesitate “Conversations on salary hike should be upfront and candid. Don’t feel shy to approach this topic if the need is genuine and backed by facts and figures spelling out the compelling need,” says Shantanu Das, chief human resources officer, Amway India. At Amway, employees are advised to make a list of their achievements and the goals that they have accomplished. “The more facts you present to back your case, the more you are likely to get an open-minded hearing from your employer,” says Gaurav Gupta, co-founder and CEO, MyLoanCare.in. 2. Be objective Try to initiate objective discussions with your supervisor. An employee … [Read more...] about 5 ways to talk salary hike with your manager