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UnPrisoned,' led by Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo, is set to return for a second season on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in other regions, according to a report by Deadline.

Thousands of families are lining up for free handouts at food banks across the Netherlands

UN said Monday, urging G20 nations to boost emissions cuts. The UN Environment Programme's annual Emissions Gap report is released just ahead of crucial COP28 climate talks in Dubai and will feed into the global response to a sobering official «stocktake» of the failure to curb warming so far. With this year expected to be the hottest in human history, UNEP said «the world is witnessing a disturbing acceleration in the number, speed and scale of broken climate records». Taking into account countries' carbon-cutting plans, UNEP warned that the planet is on a path for disastrous heating of between 2.5C and 2.9C by 2100.

Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the redevelopment work of Munger Railway Station in Bihar is going on in full swing. On Sunday, the Ministry of Railways shared a progress report and informed that work is in progress in:

In a remarkable shift, India’s real estate landscape is gearing up for a significant surge in demand, with a particular focus on senior housing. Currently, the delivery space is abuzz with 50 projects in progress from the top 12 players, and an astonishing 60% of these ventures are strategically positioned in tier 2 cities, as revealed by ASLI (The Association of Senior Living in India), which has presented a white paper in association with PWC.

Karnataka completed a tumultuous six months in office on Monday, a period marked by tariff rate hikes, clashes with the central government, and four city-wide and two state-wide bandhs over transport issues and Cauvery water disputes. Early on in power, the government had implemented the Congress’ five tall pre-poll promises, for which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated the regime, saying the guarantees have directly impacted people’s lives. “We have been steadfast in our commitment to empower the people of Karnataka and craft a sustainable and progressive future for our state.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu ahead of assembly polls next year urged the people to campaign for a fair election that is based on performance and not on which candidate can pay how much in cash or kind. Arunachal will go to assembly polls along with the Lok Sabha election next year.Khandu attended a massive BJP meeting at the Seppa General Ground and laid the foundation for BJP district office to be constructed at Wessang. Setting the tone for the ensuing general and assembly elections, Khandu urged the karyakartas of the district to create awareness on the various welfare schemes and projects of both the central and state governments so that the last person in the remotest village can know what the BJP government is doing for him. Hailing BJP, the largest political party of the world, as the only party that can deliver, he said that BJP is the cleanest amongst all political parties.

The S&P 500 (SPX) continued to rally last week as risk assets have surged since yields on U.S. Treasuries started to drop in late October. The index closed 2.2% higher last week to secure the first close above 4,500 since August.

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most commonly debated issues in the technology community is safety—so much so that it has helped lead to the ouster of OpenAI’s co-founder Sam Altman, according to Bloomberg News. And those concerns boil down to a truly unfathomable one: Will AI eventually kill us all? Allow me to set your mind at ease: AI is no more dangerous than the many other existential risks facing humanity, from super-volcanoes to stray asteroids and nuclear war. I am sorry if you do not find that very reassuring.

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Kota is gaining momentum as election campaigning in Rajasthan intensifies. Both the Congress and the BJP are blaming each other for the lack of progress in this project.

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles along with Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong visited and laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi on Monday. Earlier today, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived in the national capital to participate in the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. She was accorded a warm welcome at the Air Force Station, Palam, in New Delhi. «A warm welcome to FM @SenatorWong of Australia as she arrives in New Delhi to co-chair the 2nd India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue and the 14th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue.

Also Read: Q2FY24 earnings review: Cement companies report strong Q2 numbers, aided by lower rainfall and price hikes Meanwhile, cement prices are trending higher by 3-5%. Price hikes were taken in the month of September and October 2023 with slight roll back in some regions. Sustainability of cement prices is crucial for better profitability as fuel prices are up by 25-30% from their recent lows.

Virgin Australia has dodged the threat of disruptive industrial action from ground staff during the peak Christmas period, agreeing to a pay deal that will deliver some workers pay rises as high as 20 per cent in the first year.

Lendlease’s search for a new auditor is on hold until at least February and the ASX-listed developer, builder and investor is keeping KPMG – its auditor since 1958 – on standby for another year’s work, chairman Michael Ullmer said.

Buy or sell stocks for today: After trading range-bound throughout the day, Indian stock market finally ended lower on Friday last week. Nifty 50 index lost 33 points and ended at 19,730 levels, BSE Sensex went down 187 points and closed at 65,794 mark while Nifty Bank index corrected 577 points and finished at 43,583 levels.

World Cup. Many members of the present team are likely not to be part of India’s squad in 2027. As India still recovers from the heartbreak, let’s have a look at the reasons why the Men in Blue fell short of their Australian counterparts.

Macquarie’s green investments arm has backed a $10 billion initiative for a fast-tracked expansion into Australia’s renewables sector, building on the bank’s long-standing presence in clean energy and appetite for returns linked to decarbonisation.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt pushed back on the prospect of imminent cuts to income tax or national insurance, following weekend reports that he's considering doing so in his Autumn Statement this week. «The one thing we won't do is any kind of tax cut that fuels inflation,» Hunt said Sunday on Sky News, when asked about the reports. Still, «we need to show there is a path to a lower-tax economy,» he added.

Mark Mobius, a widely celebrated investor with a lengthy and distinguished career in emerging markets, is stepping down from his position at the investment firm he co-founded, Mobius Capital Partners. This decision marks the conclusion of his active involvement in managing assets and investments on behalf of his clients. This transition is a significant milestone for Mobius, who has been a pioneer in the realm of emerging markets investment for over four decades.

By Duncan Miriri