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The CVoter survey had a sample size of 3,303 respondents.Overall, close to 54 per cent of the respondents are of the opinion that there is danger to the lives of Indian diplomats in the country, while 26 per cent seem to be of the opinion that there is no danger to their lives.Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who heads the banned separatist outfit called Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), just recently threatened not only Indian diplomats in Canada, but even members of the Hindu community living there.Radical Khalistanis have been repeatedly issuing public threats against senior diplomats by putting up posters…

According to Inc 42, citing sources, the US and India-based startup attributed the layoffs to the challenging market conditions and the slowdown in business.“In 2023, our growth rates, and our revenue growth dipped. This challenge has affected us and every company. There is also a shift towards sustainable growth vs. growth at all costs. This requires us to operate differently,” Appsmith cofounder and CEO Abhishek Nayak was quoted as saying in the mail.According to Nayak, the startup is adapting to the evolving fundraising market by focusing on operational efficiency in order to achieve long-term success.He also mentioned in the internal…

‘Ayalaan’, which is directed by Tamil filmmaker R. Ravi Kumar is a sci-fi-extraterrestrial-comedy film which employs a great deal of VFX and high-quality CGI. While using CGI in Indian films is nothing new, having a movie with more than 4,500 CGI shots is a new one.Talking about the film, the actress said: “Oh, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Because there is an extraterrestrial in the picture, and you know there isn’t one when you’re shooting, but you’re assuming there is. You must shoot it in such a way that people believe the film has an actual alien.””You’re reacting to a…

The findings led by a team at the University of Southern California (USC) come from the largest-scale prostate cancer study-ever exploring the exome — the key sections of the genetic code that contain the instructions to make proteins.For the study, scientists analysed samples from about 17,500 prostate cancer patients.The study, published in JAMA Oncology journal also uncovered mutations associated with higher risk for more-aggressive, deadlier prostate cancer that are not currently included on genetic test panels.The researchers also found some genes that are currently part of such panels are not linked with risk for aggressive disease.”Very large studies are needed…

Manama :The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted two joint inspection campaigns in the Capital Governorate and Muharraq Governorate on a number of shops and work sites. The campaigns resulted in reporting violations related to the labour market and residency laws. The cases were referred for legal action. LMRA noted that an inspection campaign was conducted in the Capital Governorate in coordination with the Sentence Enforcement Department. The second campaign was undertaken in Muharraq Governorate in coordination with Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and the Governorate’s respective Police Directorate. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority renewed its call on all…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Executive Chairman of Investcorp, Mohammed bin Mahfoodh Alardhi, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of diversifying Bahrain’s economy and supporting its priority sectors in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness noted the importance of implementing initiatives that foster a competitive, fair, and sustainable investment environment, on par with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the role…

Ottawa, Sep 22 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Canada for the first time since Russia launched invasion, and is scheduled to address Parliament, the media reported.During his address, Zelenskyy is likely to seek support from the country which is Kiev’s staunchest supporter in war against Russia, CTV news reported.After addressing the Parliament, Ukrainian President is scheduled to hold a press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Zelenskyy will participate in an expanded bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, Minister of National Defence Bill Blair, Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly, and Minister…

The fire was reported around 3.15 p.m. from the ground-plus-three storied mall and raged through electric ducts, wiring, installations and other equipment affecting around a dozen shops on the second and third floors of the mall.The Mumbai Fire Brigade deployed a high pressure first-aid line and five small hose lines to fight the conflagration.A total of14 persons stranded on the terrace and other places were rescued with Angusladders or staircases.Three firemen from Goregaon Fire Brigade battling the blaze were injured due to suffocation by the toxic fumes and rushed to the Trauma Care Centre Hospital by ambulances.They are Sandip M.…

Under the Section 124 of Railways Act, in case of death due to a train accident earlier Rs 50,000 was liable to be paid by the railway administration.The Railway Ministry said on Friday that this amount has been raised to Rs 5 lakh, for train accidents and accidents at manned level crossings.In case of grievous injury, this amount has been revised from Rs 25,000 upwards to Rs 2.5 lakh and in case of simple injury from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000.Additionally, in case of an untoward incident, Rs 1.5 lakh will be paid in case of death which was earlier…

Officials said that though the NIA court granted bail, the five youths were not released from the jail till late Friday evening. The five youths were granted bail by the court after furnishing a PR bond of Rs 50,000, while the court imposed five conditions, which include that the accused shall not leave Manipur without its prior permission. The court also directed them to cooperate with the investigation, make themselves available before the investigating authority, not influence prosecution witnesses, and to appear before the investigation officer of the case every 15 days. The order of the court said that the…