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Power grid suffers another collapse

The Punch 

The national electricity grid collapsed again on Tuesday morning, following Monday’s earlier failure. On Monday, the grid collapsed at about 6:18 p.m., plunging many into darkness. Checks by our correspondent confirmed that power generation dropped from 3.87 gigawatts at 5 p.m. to 3.56GW at 6 pm., and then to 0.00GW by 7 pm. and 8

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National maritime heritage complex will help our understanding of civilisational history: PM Modi

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed plans to build a national maritime heritage complex in Lothal, Gujarat. This development aims to boost tourism and enhance people's understanding of India's civilisational history. Lothal's historical significance as an ancient maritime center will be highlighted, with immersive experiences for visitors. This initiative also seeks to strengthen India's economy.

Holiday hiring boom: US companies set to bring on 400,000 seasonal workers; Here's who’s hiring

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

As the holiday season approaches, several major U.S. retailers, including Amazon, Target, and Macy’s, have begun announcing their seasonal hiring plans for 2024. While the number of seasonal jobs may be slightly lower compared to last year, companies like Amazon are still offering competitive wages and benefits. Seasonal roles provide opportunities for short-term income and, in many cases, serve as stepping stones to long-term employment.

Internal memo says 30% of southern border surveillance cameras are broken

NBC News 

About 30% of the cameras in the Border Patrol’s main surveillance system at the southern U.S. border are not working, according to an internal Border Patrol memo. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports on how long the problem has lasted and the issues that arise with limited visibility.