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Kendrick Lamar's fans as he is performing in Los Angeles tonight. The performance, titled as «The Pop Out: Ken and Friends,» will take place in the Inglewood, California, Kia Forum. According to 'The Hollywood Reporter', Amazon is providing free streaming of Kendrick Lamar’s concert. It happens soon after Lamar and Drake's most recent argument. Juneteenth is another reason for the concert. The title suggests that Lamar might have some surprise guests joining him on stage.

Queen Charlotte's fate in the beloved Netflix series Bridgerton is on the minds of many fans. As a central figure in the show, her presence adds a unique charm and authority that is hard to imagine the series without. Historically, however, Queen Charlotte’s real-life death in November 1818 looms near the current timeline of the series, which is set around 1815. This raises the question: Will Bridgerton follow history, or will it carve out its own path?

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New York moms returning to work after giving birth will now get paid break time when they need to pump breast milk at their jobs, under a new law

parametric insurance cover to protect them from these sudden losses due to heat can come into play. Parametric solutions are a type of insurance that covers the probability of a predefined event happening, instead of indemnifying the actual loss incurred. Last year, some 21,000 SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association) workers, out of 2.9 mn members, were provided with an innovative heat insurance cover.

Gensol Engineering on Wednesday said it has bagged an additional 250 MW/500 MW Battery Energy Storage System Project (BESS) from GUVNL, taking its order book to Rs 3,100 crore in the segment. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) had earlier awarded the company a BESS project in a similar capacity. «It has been allotted the greenshoe option of 250 MW/500 MWh by GUVNL to reach the 500 MW/1000 MWh BESS project. This takes its total BESS order book to over Rs 3,100 crore,» Gensol Engineering said in an exchange filing. The energy storage system of 500 MW/1,000 MW means 500 MW of battery energy can provide power backup for more than an hour, giving a total output of 1,000 MW.

₹30,999, this smartphone promises flagship-level performance. It boasts the latest Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, a curved AMOLED display, and a substantial battery. Additionally, Realme has highlighted the incorporation of AI features, aligning with the current trend in the tech industry.

business community regarding notices served under GST, Assam government will hold regional consultation. Assam Cabinet has requested Ministers Ajanta Neog and Ashok Singhal to hold six Regional Consultations. The consultations will be held in Tinsukia, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Guwahati, Tezpur and Silchar anda report will be submitted within one month. To encourage upcoming sporting talent and to carry forward the success of the Khel Maharan movement, Cabinet has accorded approval to an SOP for providing assistance to one Youth Club/Sports Association in each of the 126

NHRC has issued a notice to the Centre over a report alleging "anti-labour practices" at one of the warehouses of Amazon India in Haryana's Manesar, according to the proceedings of the case shared on the rights panel's website. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raises a serious issue of human rights of the workers in violation of the labour laws and the guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment from time to time. The NHRC, in a statement, said that it has taken suo motu cognisance of the media report that at one of the warehouses of a multi-national company in Haryana's Manesar «a 24-year-old worker was asked to pledge that they would not take toilet or water breaks until they finished unloading packages from six trucks, each measuring 24 feet long, after their team's 30-minute tea break had ended». «A female employee at the Manesar warehouse reportedly stated that no restroom facilities are available on the working sites,» it added.

India's health system preparedness and capacity to respond to future pandemics. The Strengthened and Measurable Actions for Resilient and Transformative Health Systems will support the government's National Health Policy 2017, which aims to provide quality health care services to all, ADB said in a statement. This policy-based loan will help fill the gaps in policy, legislative, and institutional governance and structures and contribute to India's goal of providing universal access to quality and affordable healthcare services to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response, it said. The programme will strengthen disease surveillance systems to effectively respond to public health threats, it said.

Semiconductor companies in India are accelerating their focus on campus engagement and building up fresh talent, even as the industry struggles with a lack of skilled professionals. Companies like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials and Tessolve are teaming up students and employees to work on real-life projects, establishing labs in institutes like IIT-Bombay, driving industry-academia partnerships to conduct research in core design and AI training and sponsoring students pursuing research. Last month, AMD India launched a summer scholar programme for engineering graduates, under which 14 students from the Indian Institute of Science and the IITs of Madras, Bombay, Hyderabad, Kharagpur and Delhi are undergoing a 6-to-8-week residency programme at the company’s India R&D centres.

Formal job creation under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) fell by 7.8% to 1.64 million in April 2024 as against 1.78 million in the corresponding month last year, shows the provisional payroll data released by the ministry of labour and employment on Wednesday. As per the data, around 18,490 new establishments have been brought under the social security ambit of the ESI Scheme in the month of April, 2024 thus ensuring social security to more workers. “Out of the total 1.64 million employees added during the month, 0.78 million employees or 47.6% of the total employees added to ESIC were up to 25 years of age, suggesting more jobs have been generated for the youth of the nation,” it said in a statement.

heatwave situation and preparedness of central government hospitals. Nadda directed officials to ensure that all hospitals are prepared for providing the best care to those affected. He also ordered that special heatwave units be started in the central government-run hospitals. Earlier this month, the Union health ministry urged states and Union Territories to conduct follow-up reviews for ensuring dedicated heatstroke rooms, ORS corners and strengthening surveillance, besides implementing critical fire and electrical safety measures at all healthcare facilities.

applications for recognition of Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for the NBFC sector under the central bank's omnibus framework. The applicant should achieve a minimum net worth of Rs 2 crore within a period of one year after recognition as an SRO, or before commencement of operations. A maximum of two SROs for the NBFC sector will be recognised. In March, RBI had issued the framework for recognising SROs for its regulated entities. SROs would be required to establish minimum benchmarks for their members. The framework specified broad parameters, like objectives, responsibilities, eligibility criteria, governance standards, and application process for SROs.

What if we tell you that you can now easily store all your medical information in one place and share it with medical practitioners or hospitals electronically? The Centre has introduced a unique 14-digit number — Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) or health ID — to store all health records of an individual. How can you create an ABHA number? Who can access your medical history through an ABHA ID? If you enroll for an ABHA ID, how safe will your data be? ET Wealth Online explains what you need to know about ABHA ID.

The project is inspired by the Sea's serene beauty and captivating characteristics. Embracing the essence of seaside living, the project incorporates themes like Sea Breeze, Aqua Sense, Tropical Plantation, Sculptures, and Pebbles, harmoniously merging nature-inspired design with modern amenities.

The New Balance store highlights the brand's commitment to empowering people through sports and quality craftsmanship. The store boasts a carefully curated collection of performance & lifestyle products, within a dynamic retail experience, featuring some of the brand’s popular technologies like Fresh Foam X and FuelCell. One can also see some of New Balance’s iconic lifestyle models, the 9060, 1906, 2002R, and the 550 at this new store.

Which GPUs and CPUs are best for gaming laptops?Check out some gaming laptops below:Gaming chipsets, despite their capabilities, have certain downsides. The high-performance Intel H-Series chipsets can consume a lot of power, resulting in increased energy usage and heat production, which might call for more advanced cooling solutions. Additionally, they often come with higher price points, making them less accessible.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe boAt Rockerz 450 Bluetooth on-ear headphones are a great pick this sale season. These earphones guarantee up to 15 hours of playback with 40MM drivers for sound quality that feels like home.

₹65 to ₹68 per equity share, having a face value of ₹10.The firm manufactures solid surface materials, which are distributed throughout India via a large distribution network of distributors and direct clients, as well as exported to countries such as Dubai, Bahrain, Greece, and Nepal. The firm operates under two names, LUXOR and ASPIRON, which provide a wide variety of solid surfaces.

Reasons to BuyReasons to AvoidWhat are buyers saying on Amazon?Buyers praise the notebook's portability, sound quality, ease of use, value, performance, lightweight design, excellent speakers, and smooth app functionality.Why choose this product?You should buy this Apple MacBook Air because it combines powerful performance, an exceptional display, and all-day battery life in a sleek, portable package.The Dell G15 5530 Gaming Laptop is a top-tier choice in the premium laptop category for 2024, built to deliver exceptional gaming and productivity performance. Sporting a robust 13th Generation Intel Core i7-13650HX processor with up to 4.90 GHz speed and 14 cores, this laptop ensures smooth and efficient multitasking.