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snowstorm hit the Northeast on Tuesday canceling and delaying flights, making roads slippery and prompting many school districts to cancel classes or switch to remote learning —- or at least try to switch. In New York City, the online learning system that serves the nation’s largest school district experienced technical problems first thing in the morning, preventing many of the 915,000 students from logging in. More than 1,000 flights were canceled Tuesday morning, mostly at the airports in the New York City area and in Boston.

Yotel is in advanced discussions and is evaluating opportunities to hopefully sign its maiden hotel project in India this year, said its chief executive Hubert Viriot. In an interview to ET, he said, “The population density, the growth in domestic and international travel are factors that are conducive for us to be successful in India. Apart from looking at specific projects, we are also in advanced discussions with a number of groups for potential partnerships here. I am quite confident that we should succeed this year, and that we should be able to announce our first partnership here this year.” Yotel has hotels around airports and city centres in markets such as Singapore, London, New York, Istanbul, San Francisco, Washington DC and Paris. Backed by the Al-Bahar Group and Starwood Capital Group, it works with private equity funds, pension funds and real estate developers to build hotels that it claims are designed for 'Generation Go' or young professionals on the move.

₹1,250 crore initial pubic offering (IPO). The company is now waiting for approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for the initial public offering (IPO), the people cited above said on condition of anonymity, adding that they expect approval soon enough. In November, Digit General Insurance, which runs Go Digit, filed an addendum to its IPO documents, stating that Irdai had issued it a show-cause notice related to its “non-disclosure of change in the conversion ratio of the compulsorily convertible preference shares, issued to Fairfax." The company is likely to go public in the first half of 2024, one of the two people cited above said.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will file her nomination from Rajasthan for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, party sources said on Tuesday. The sources said she will be travelling to Jaipur and party president Mallikarjun Kharge and her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are likely to accompany her for the filing of nomination papers. Gandhi, who represented Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha, will not contest the next general election. «She is likely to file nomination for Rajya Sabha on Wednesday,» a source said.

Also Read | ‘If govt creates problem for these farmers…’: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait warns Centre Commuters are feeling helpless and desperate at being stuck at the Ghazipur border for hours. "I am travelling from Uttarakhand to meet my 78-year-old father... My family and I have been struck here since 11 am.

True or false: There’s a no-fly list for dogs and your pet might be on it. Travelers like Megan Moskowitz say it absolutely exists. When Moskowitz tried to fly with her dog, an English cocker spaniel named Maci, to visit family in Indiana, she says United Airlines agents at Newark Liberty International Airport wouldn’t let Maci on the plane.

nor'easter looms over New York's special election set for Tuesday, adding a layer of uncertainty and drama to the political landscape. With forecasts predicting heavy snowfall and strong winds in the New York Metro area, this convergence of weather and politics could create the ideal storm of challenges for candidates vying for an ousted congressman's seat, Fox Weather reported. A powerful, fast-moving winter storm was dumping heavy snow on the US Northeast on Tuesday, creating a messy commute for millions of Americans, while forcing schools to close and wreaking havoc on air travel across the region, as per a Reuters report.

The release of eight former Indian Navy personnel from Qatar, who had previously faced the death penalty on espionage charges, is a significant triumph for India's diplomatic efforts in West Asia. This development comes just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Arab Emirates and then his subsequent travel to Doha, Qatar, and underscores the strengthening economic and strategic relationships between India and the Gulf nations in recent years.

A special “Aastha” train, carrying approximately 2,000 pilgrims bound for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated from Goa. The flagging off ceremony, held on Monday evening at Thivim railway station in North Goa district, saw the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, state BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade, and other MLAs. Chief Minister Sawant expressed his excitement about the journey, stating that the entire Goa Cabinet will visit the Ram Mandir on February 15.

redevelopment bid of Ninoy Aquino International Airport at Manilla. The other two bidders are San Miguel Corporation- conglomerate from the Philippines and the Manila International Airport Consortium (MIAC). GMR’s consortium also includes Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation- an infrastructure company from the Philippines and House of Investments which is the Yuchengo family office which operates Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation- one of the largest banks in Philippines. The bid results will be announced on February 14.

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United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday introduced UPI services in Abu Dhabi. The Indian Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation, after which he will travel to Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday. Modi received a rousing welcome as he arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. He was welcomed by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other. Prime Minister Modi also received a guard of honour. PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney makes the case for raising Uber's price target and explains why he's staying away from Snap Inc. on 'Varney & Co.'

CRISIL Ratings. This comes after a notable increase this fiscal year, fuelled by a robust recovery in passenger traffic, the ability to adjust volatile fuel prices, and stability in foreign exchange rates. This will support their credit metrics despite a significant increase in debt (including lease liabilities) expected through this and the next fiscal years to fund fleet additions. An analysis of three airlines, which account for two-thirds of India’s air traffic, indicates as much.

Kasauli is about 290 kilometers away from Delhi and if you are travelling by car, you can reach the spot in 6 to 7 hours. Kasauli, a charming town with colonial allure, captivates with winding roads and lush landscapes. The old-world charm reminiscent of the British colonial era greets visitors, offering a timeless atmosphere and a perfect starting point for road trips from Delhi, thanks to its pleasant climate and poetic beauty.

Ben Stokes will win his 100th Test cap when he leads England against India in the third Test beginning Thursday in Rajkot, as both sides have to contend with the absence of key players. The five-match series is on a knife-edge at 1-1 after India's 106-run victory in the second Test in Visakhapatnam followed England's 28-run win in Hyderabad. Batsmen Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will be absent for India while England's senior spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the final three matches with a knee injury suffered in the first Test.

Farmers Protest Noida Traffic Advisory: Traffic congestion gripped the Delhi-Noida and Delhi-Ghaziabad borders as a result of both the scheduled farmers' protest and heightened security measures implemented by the authorities. Huge traffic jams were witnessed on the highways that connect Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad via Ghazipur and Chilla borders. Many people take the Ghazipur border road to go to Delhi from Noida.

BSE at 12:49PM (IST) on Tuesday, down 0.6 per cent. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 557.15 and a high of Rs 1049.75. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap down opening.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a California helicopter crash that killed the CEO of one of Nigeria’s largest banks

Switzerland’s main Jewish organization has denounced an antisemitic sign put up at a local ski shop near Davos, barring Jews from renting equipment from the store

Authorities say Yemen’s Houthi rebels have fired missiles at a ship bound for a port in Iran, causing minor damage but no injuries to its crew