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Paris 2024 Olympics. Traditional Korean spa called "jjimjilbang" in Incheon, west of Seoul, and a college dorm in the southeastern city of Daegu reported the bedbug outbreak, Reuters reported, citing officials.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) may rationalise the minimum work programme (MWP) commitments city gas companies made in the previous years, which would push companies with lower commitments to raise household gas connection targets while bringing relief to firms that promised high targets but are now facing penalties for missing those«PNGRB over the last 15 years has had an ever-evolving regime for the minimum work programme commitments,» PNGRB chairman Anil Kumar Jain told ET. In the first and second city gas licensing rounds, MWP commitments were 20-30% of total households in a licences area with an understanding that if so many households were connected by the distributor, others would automatically follow, he said. «In the rounds that followed, MWP commitments got extremely diluted to less than even 10% of the number of households.

artificial rain to combat hazardous air pollution in the city and directed the chief secretary to present the government's views before the Supreme Court on Friday, officials said. If the Centre supports the decision, the Delhi government can arrange for the first phase of artificial rain in the city by November 20, they said on Thursday. «In a significant development, the Delhi government has decided to bear the cost of artificial rain that could be made to happen by November 20 if the Centre extends its support to the Delhi government,» said a senior government functionary. «The chief secretary has been directed to inform the Supreme court that the Delhi government has in principle agreed, based on the advice of an IIT-Kanpur team, to bear the cost of Phase 1 and Phase 2 pilots (totalling Rs 13 Crore) for carrying out artificial rain,» he said. The Arvind Kejriwal government plans to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding technology to combat air pollution in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday after meeting the IIT-Kanpur team. The IIT-Kanpur team claimed that successful trials of artificial rain have been carried out in Kanpur, resulting in success in six out of seven attempts.

BENGALURU , MUMBAI : Home rental costs in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune rose as much as 30% in the last nine months as tech companies brought staff back to offices, and are expected to rise another 10-12% in the year ahead, Anarock Property Consultants said. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro have asked their employees to attend office thrice a week, while Infosys wants them in roughly 10 days a month. HCL’s senior management must attend office thrice a week, while junior to middle order are on work from home mode but nudged to come to office more.

Narendra Modi has announced a five-year extension to the free ration scheme, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. The combined viewership for OTT platforms increased by 13.5% in 2023, but the growth rate has slowed, data from Ormax showed. Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year, the government has decided to extend the free foodgrain scheme, originally set to conclude after December, for an additional five years.

Nicki Minaj, the prominent female rapper, in her recent Vogue cover feature, shared her perspective on the body positivity movement and why she disapproves of it when it promotes «unhealthy bodies.» She expressed, «I'm not supportive of body positivity if it means endorsing unhealthy bodies. That's not genuine; so let's be honest about it. I recently underwent breast reduction surgery, and I actually appreciate the outcome.

Melanie Martinez has announced the North American Arena Tour dates. The Trilogy Tour is one of Martinez's most ambitious concerts which will showcase the live performance evolution of Melanie Martinez's alter ego, «Cry Baby.» Further, the tour will feature chart-bursting hits from Martinez's three groundbreaking albums including Cry Baby, K-12, and Portals. All of these tracks have garnered an impressive 14 billion streams globally. The tour will begin on May 10, 2024, at Seattle WA’s Climate Pledge Arena. Later, Martinez will move to arenas across North America through mid-June. Further, the presale tickets for the tour will go live on Tuesday, November 14, at 9 am PT/12 pm ET. On the other hand, the general ticket sales will begin on Friday, November 17, at 10:00 am local time at www.thetrilogytour.com.

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In its advisory, Delhi Traffic Police said that areas nearby key market areas of the Delhi will remain crowded on 10th and 12th November. To avoid long traffic jams, people were advised to use public transport and avoid public vehicles. In its notice, Delhi Traffic police had asked motorists and car owners were asked to remain patient while driving.

MUMBAI : Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand Sugar Cosmetics is looking to raise $100 million in a new funding round that will value the company at around $700-800 million, said three people with knowledge of the development. About 60-70% of this fundraise will happen through issuance of fresh equity and the rest through stake sales by existing investors, they said. The company is in talks with sovereign wealth funds and private equity funds to raise the amount.

pollution. The distinction has been in the ability to respond to it. The scale of damage to quality of life and life itself in our dirty cities is hard to exaggerate.

Alanis Morissette announces 'The Triple Moon Tour' in 2024, featuring special guests Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade. The tour is scheduled to cover North America during the upcoming spring and summer seasons, with a total of 31 shows across the continent. The tour's launch will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater on June 9, marking a highly anticipated event for music enthusiasts. Alanis Morissette expressed her excitement about the tour, saying, «I am inspired and heartened and feel giddy inside to be going on this upcoming summer tour with Joan and Morgan and all our teams. Can't wait to see you, can't wait to perform!»

Beyonce released the trailer of her film 'RENAISSANCE: A Film by Beyonce' on Thursday, November 9. It promises to capture the eye-popping global tour of the same name in all its silver-streaked glory. Directed by Beyonce, the movie will hit theaters around the world on December 1 after its Los Angeles premiere on November 25 and a London premiere on November 30. The tickets are available to purchase now. The RENAISSANCE film will air on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with multiple showtimes on each day.

TOI report around 80 licenses for selling crackers have been revoked. Permission to sell and burn green crackers will only be given if air quality on AQI index is registered below'200' level which seems unlikely in the current situation when air quality is over 400 mark. Gurugram district administration on September 28 issued an order imposing a ban on production, sale and storage of all types of firecrackers.

Railways Ashwini Vaishnav Thursday took to social media X (formerly known as Twitter) to share a video of him along with Jonty Rhodes, Syed Kirmani and Monty Panesar as they embarked on their tour to promote the spirit of sportsacross the country on the Vande Bharat Express. Taking to X the Railways minister wrote, “Legendary passenger experience on India’s fastest train. #LegendsLeagueCricket Trophy tour leaves Bhopal on Vande Bharat to cover 50 cities in 17 states." The video shows cricketers Monty Panesar, Syed Kirmani, Jonty Rhodes along with Union Minister Vaishnaw at Rani Kamlapati Railway Station.

It’s something we use everyday — couldn’t survive without, actually — and often take for granted.

(Reuters) — The unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas on Thursday reached a tentative deal with MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) International for a new contract covering nearly 25,400 employees, a day before a strike threatened to shut down the Strip.

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Housing rents continue to soar across top 7 cities, led by leading IT/ITeS hubs Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. According to latest ANAROCK Research data, among top 7 cities, residential rentals in Bengaluru’s prominent areas soared by over 30% in the first nine months of 2023 (9M 2023).

Dhanteras and Diwali are just round the corner and many people prefer to buy silver coins, jewellery and religious artefacts to celebrate these festivals. Silver is a precious metal that holds significant value in Indian culture. Whether for investment, adornment, or religious purposes, purchasing silver is a common practice across the country, especially during the festive time. However, the uninitiated may fall prey to the common misconceptions and pitfalls, jeopardising their silver purchases.

Flexible working isn’t turning out to be the boon for flexible-office providers that it might seem. WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann lamented this week that the company he used to run failed to take advantage of “a product that is more relevant today than ever before." Although he didn’t mention his own role in WeWork’s downfall, he has a point. Demand for flexibility is strong as companies try to strike a balance between the traditional office and letting employees work at home.