Thursday, August 26, 2010

Aptitude test to replace prelims in Civil Services exam

Aptitude test to replace prelims in Civil Services exam

Aptitude test to replace prelims in Civil Services exam

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In a significant move, government has agreed to a proposal to introduce Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. "The Government has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination," Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Prithviraj Chavan informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.


Germany plans limits on Facebook use in hiring

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As part of the draft of a law governing workplace privacy, the German government on Wednesday proposed placing restrictions on employers who want to use Facebook profiles when recruiting.


Madhya Pradesh: 103 more explosive laden trucks missing

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n a shocking revelation, the Bhopal police have divulged that a total of 163 explosive laden trucks had originally gone missing. The initial reports of 60 trucks appear to be just a small part of the story.


War of words in Parliament over Kashmir autonomy

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The situation in Kashmir is causing serious concern. With the state caught in a vicious cycle of violence, with stone throwing crowds taking centrestage, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spoke of the need for better methods of crowd control.


In Pakistan, Taliban hints it will attack relief workers

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The Pakistani Taliban called the presence of foreign relief workers in this flood-ravaged country "unacceptable" on Thursday and obliquely suggested that militants could carry out attacks against members of aid groups, according to news reports.


Karnataka: More dissidence in Yeddyurappa's paradise?

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Karnataka Medical Education Minister Ramachandra Gowda said he is ready to face any inquiry on alleged irregularities in recruitment in Hassan and Mysore medical colleges after Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa reportedly issued an order cancelling the hiring process.


Maharashtra: Autorickshaw unions threaten strike again

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It has just been two months since autorickshaw fares were hiked from Rs 9 to 11, the autorickshaw unions across Maharashtra have threatened to go on strike once again if their demands are not met.


Pickpocket steals Rs 2 lakh with ATM card

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A few drinks for fun cost Abbas Bhatt dear. The Delhi-based businessman was having a party at the F Bar and Lounge at the Ashok hotel on Tuesday night. Next morning when he woke up with a hangover, he saw 20 SMSes from his bank regarding withdrawals of Rs. 2 lakh in total. Bhatt immediately got his ATM card locked and approached the police to get an FIR registered.


Seats for students in AIIMS raised by 182 annually

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The annual intake of students for various courses in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) would increase by 182 following the implementation of 27 percent reservation for OBCs in the prestigious institute.


Mamata launches 'Mother Express'

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'Mother Express', an exhibition train to commemorate the birth centenary of Mother Teresa, was on Thursday inaugurated at the Sealdah station by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee.


How 5 foreigners stole diamonds worth 6.5 cr

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There were four of them - the youngest, 24; the oldest, almost 40. In Ocean's 11 fashion, they flew into Mumbai from different parts of South America on August 17. For a week, they perfected their plan. Then, on August 23, they met, as arranged, at a massive jewellery exposition in Mumbai's Goregaon Park.


J&K: Reshuffle in police, administration

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After more than two months of violence in the Kashmir valley, the state government took some tough steps by going in for a major reshuffle in the police and civil administration. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a Cabinet meeting a short while ago and after that top police and administrative officials of the state have been shifted.


Walls broken to move obese woman to hospital in Bangkok

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Authorities in the Thai capital had to build an external lift and demolish two walls on Thursday to take one of the world's heaviest women to hospital after she was unable to get out of her own flat.


Provident Fund scam: Hiranandani brothers get anticipatory bail

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The Bombay High granted anticipatory bail to Niranjan Hiranandani and Surendra Hiranandani, accused in the nine crore Provident Fund scam.


Madani in judicial custody till September 7

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Abdul Nasar Madani, accused in the 2008 Bangalore blasts case, has been sent to judicial custody till September 7. Madani, who was arrested last week, had been in police custody since. The police custody ended today. The Bangalore magistrate's court also granted Madani all medical facilities that he needs.


India second in sending spam, US leads: Report

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India has retained its second position in originating spam, accounting for about 12.55 per cent of the global junk mails sent in July, even after reducing the number of mails sent, says a study.


Uttar Pradesh farmers bring their protest to Delhi

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Huge traffic snarls, and many stranded on the roads of Delhi on Thursday as thousands of farmers brought large parts of the city to a virtual standstill. The central business district of Connaught Place was the worst hit as sloganeering farmers took over roads, pavements and parks. The farmers, who have been protesting what they say is forced land acquisition in Uttar Pradesh.


Greek fighter jets in mid-air collision: Report

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Two F-16 fighter jets collided in mid-air on Thursday, media reports said, adding that one of the pilots had apparently managed to eject from his aircraft.


Minister's guest of honour: Man who attacked village boy

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He was expelled from his party after he was caught on camera mercilessly beating up a young man in a Bihar village. A month later, Shambhu Yadav has shared the stage with a minister in the Bihar government. Memories are short in politics.


People of Kashmir don't want separation, says Farooq Abdullah

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Union Minister Farooq Abdullah made a passionate appeal in Parliament for a political solution to the Kashmir crisis. Speaking on the importance of winning hearts to win over Kashmir, Farooq said " I plead with my hands folded, try to understand the pulse of Kashmir. People of Kashmir don't want separation from India."


Supreme Court issues notice to banks on unsolicited calls

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Supreme Court today issued notices to ICICI Bank, American Express Bank and Bharati Cellular Operators Association on unsolicited calls. The petition by an advocate came to the Supreme Court after Delhi high court declined to intervene in this issue.


WikiLeaks' new posts include CIA fears about Headley

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The CIA fears that the growing instances of homegrown terrorists like David Headley would make other nations believe that the US is an "exporter of terrorism" and prompt them to reduce cooperations with it, according to fresh secret documents posted by WikiLeaks.


New York to light up for Mother Teresa's 100th birth anniversary

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Mother Teresa's 100th birth anniversary will be marked in New York's iconic Times Square with billboards and buildings emitting a soft blue light to honour the Nobel laureate, while the Empire State Building has refused to be a part of the global celebrations.


India's potholes: Software has engineers, roads feel the gap

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Call it India's engineering paradox. Despite this nation's rise as a technology titan with some of the world's best engineering minds, India's full economic potential is stifled by potholed roadways, collapsing bridges, rickety railroads and a power grid so unreliable that many modern office buildings run their own diesel generators to make sure the lights and computers stay on.


Jharkhand: Maoist attack police station in Giridih, torch trucks

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Maoists fired indiscriminately at a police station in Giridih, blew up a building and set trucks on fire on the Grand Trunk road in the wee hours on Thursday, to protest the arrest of their two associates.


Andhra judges caught cheating in exam

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In a classroom in a Warangal college, they picked up their pens, and began their exam. A "flying squad" of invigilators that conducts secret checks caught them on hidden camera - copying from books, smuggled notes, and each other. These were not delinquent college students, but senior judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.


Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: Geetha Johri appears before CBI

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IPS officer Geetha Johri, who was probing the 2005 fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and killing of his wife Kausarbi, appeared before the CBI for questioning.


Mexico massacre: 72 bodies found piled in a room

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Mexico's navy on Thursday released footage of the location where the bodies of 72 people were discovered on Tuesday in the northern state of Tamaulipas close to the US border.


Rahul Gandhi to Orissa tribals: You have saved Niyamgiri

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is celebrating "victory" in Orissa's Kalahandi, saying the rejection of environment clearance to a big bauxite mining project in the Niyamgiri Hills is a victory of the local tribal people.


Pune techies turn hackers for divorce, alimony

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IT professionals in troubled marriages are hacking into their spouse's email account for proof of extramarital affair or salary, say lawyers and cyber experts. Cyber experts say a growing number of cases have come to light where couples are hacking into each other's email accounts to collect evidence for divorce. And some are going a step further by fabricating electronic evidence for early separation.


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