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PRS Oberoi, chairman emeritus of The Oberoi Group, passed away on Tuesday. He was 94. Under his leadership, the hospitality chain set new benchmarks for luxury and attention to detail, and he oversaw the opening of several iconic luxury hotels in India and overseas.

With winter just around the corner for Canadians, many are likely dreading the age-old problem of driving in snow, but a new study shows one in three are considering not investing in winter tires due to the ongoing cost of living crisis facing the country.

HCLTech said on Tuesday that it has appointed Sonia Eland as executive vice president and country manager for Australia and New Zealand effective April 1, 2024. In her new role, Sonia will report to Swapan Johri, president, growth markets at HCLTech. Sonia will be based in Sydney and takes over from Michael Horton, who will move into a consulting role after a stint of close to 10 years, during which he helped establish HCLTech as a digital technology services partner in Australia and New Zealand.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has apologised to India's commerce minister Piyush Goyal for not being able to be with him during a visit to the company's factory in Fremont, California. The billionaire said it was an "honour" to have Goyal visit the Fremont plant and expressed optimism about meeting the minister at a later date.

Oberoi Group passed away this morning, November 14, Tuesday, said a spokeswoman of the Oberoi Group. In an official statement, the company said, “It is with profound grief and sorrow that we wish to inform you of the peaceful passing of our beloved leader, Mr. P.R.S.

El Salvador has introduced a $1,130 fee on travelers from 57 countries, including India, passing through its main airport. This measure, enforced since the end of October, has drawn attention due to its timing amid increasing pressure from the United States to manage migration flows heading towards its southern border. El Salvador's aviation authority has labeled the fee as an «airport improvement fee,» but the motive behind it remains unclear. Notably, the US has been urging Central American nations to take steps to control the flow of migrants reaching its border with Mexico. While El Salvador has not explicitly linked the fee to migration control, the country has acknowledged a rise in travelers from the specified nations this year. Most affected passengers are destined for Nicaragua, primarily on Avianca, a commercial airline. Nicaragua, with its lenient visa requirements, serves as a transit point for migrants from Haiti, Cuba, and Africa, aiming to reach the US. Earlier this year, an unexpected increase in migrants from Mauritania arriving at the US southern border puzzled officials. Investigations revealed travel agencies and social media influencers promoting routes through Morocco, Spain, and El Salvador before reaching Nicaragua. El Salvador's aviation authority and immigration agency lack specific data on the number of migrants from the listed countries transiting the country in 2023. The US embassy has not confirmed if it played a role in requesting the fee.

Solar storm energy has raised concerns, with one researcher warning of a potential "internet apocalypse" in the future, according to a report. The researcher's claims have revealed the potential impact of the solar storm energy. According to Professor Peter Becker of George Mason University, the internet has flourished during a period of solar inactivity, and it is now entering a phase of increased solar activity. This marks the first instance in human history where heightened solar activity coincides with our reliance on the internet and its crucial role in the global economy. To address this potential threat, Becker is leading a project in collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory and the university to develop an early warning system. The concern stems from the fact that during a coronal mass ejection (CME), large plasma blobs travel through space, with a portion potentially hitting Earth and distorting our planet's magnetic field. Becker likened the Earth's electric plug's third prong, typically a safe discharge for excess electrical charges, to a «big electrical circuit» under these circumstances. This heightened solar activity puts critical infrastructure at risk, including the power grid, satellites, underground fiber optic cables with copper sheaths, navigation and GPS systems, as well as radio transmitters and communication equipment. The vulnerability of these systems highlights the need for proactive measures to mitigate the potential impact of solar storms on our technological infrastructure.

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Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) attended the Dubai Airshow where the electric automaker signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Riyadh Air, combining their shared vision of sustainable transportation.

Cole Palmer, the 21-year old midfielder for English Premier League club Chelsea and England, displayed a stunning performance against his former club Manchester City yesterday at the former’s home ground Stamford Bridge. Palmer not only displayed immense maturity throughout the match with his dribbling and pass distribution which cut apart the opponent’s midfield and defense, but ended the night by scoring a penalty under massive pressure during injury time to equalize the score at 4-4. Chelsea’s season has been quite up and down as their manager Mauricio Pochettino is still understanding how to get the best out of a team which has promising young players like Palmer. They came into this fixture after a chaotic 4-1 win against London rivals and then league toppers Tottenham Hotspurs.

Storm Debi, the fourth named storm of the season, sweeps through, unleashing powerful winds and heavy rainfall. The Met Office has issued cautionary alerts for Northern Ireland, Wales, north-west England, and north-east Scotland, anticipating gusts reaching up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas and 65mph inland. This disturbing weather system has already resulted in power outages and disrupted travel in several areas, with specific regions bearing the brunt of its force. Northern Ireland experienced road closures and disruptions in public transport networks, leaving around 3,000 customers without power, predominantly in Craigavon, Newry, and Downpatrick. In Wales, gusts reaching up to 77mph pounded the coastal regions following a yellow weather warning issued across various areas. The storm's severity prompted an amber warning in Counties Armagh and Down in south-west Northern Ireland and continues in parts of north-west England, including Cumbria, Lancashire, and Merseyside, suggesting a potential risk to life and property. In addition, yellow weather warnings for wind include much of northern England and Wales, impacting cities like Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bangor, and St Davids. The storm's influence extends further with a yellow warning for rain in parts of north-east Scotland, previously battered by Storm Babet, causing evacuations from flooded homes.

Thanksgiving just knocking on the door, the United States is likely to witness more than 55 million travelers and the travel sector making a good business, a forecast by AAA reveals. According to Senior Vice President of AAA Travel, Paula Twidale, they are expecting a large number of travelers who would be gathering to meet their close families and loved ones and every year, travel has been becoming stronger. Paula Twidale said that compared to last year (2022), this year they are expecting the airports, roads, and sea ports to be busy with heavy footfall. However, AAA predicts that this year, most of the travelers will take the road and travel by car which is good news as they hope that the prices will be less compared to last year. According to AAA's forecast, November 21 and 22 will be the busiest and travelers will have to spend more if they are taking a flight. However, after the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26 or 27, people will be returning and so a large crowd is again expected at the airports.

Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on Monday that he will visit multiple Middle Eastern countries to discuss humanitarian access and assistance in the war-torn region. He asserted that the ongoing situation in Gaza needs two-state solutions and can only be achieved through dialogue. Taking to X, the EU official said, «I will travel to Israel, Palestine, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan this week to discuss humanitarian access and assistance and political issues with regional leaders. We need a political horizon looking towards the two-state solution.

Investing.com -- Shares in Boeing (NYSE:BA) rose in premarket U.S. trading on Monday after Bloomberg News reported that China is mulling potentially resuming purchases of the planemaker's fast-selling 737 Max jets.

dash cam of another car that was travelling on the same road. According to the reports, the incident happened when the SUV driver lost control of the wheels. The video shows the car hitting several people and bikes.

NSW Roads Minister John Graham says he will make toll roads “fairer” for Sydney motorists as part of an ambitious shake-up which will include the separation of freight users from commuters during the day and could open the door for new operators to challenge Transurban.

Mihir Vora, CIO, Trust Mutual Fund, says “there have been times where I have been ruthless in selling when the markets turned. Probably I did not catch the top. But even 10% below or 15% below, I do not mind selling. Once I believe that the trend has turned. So, that discipline I always had because I always believe there is no point looking back. So, just because a stock was 15-20% higher 5 days ago, does not mean you cannot sell it now.” Other than the new role and a new leadership position that you have taken up, what else is new? It is a new beginning for me. I am starting a new venture or job whatever you call it and it is very exciting looking forward to the next many years in this. Second, we do not realise but from the stock market point of view, we are in the middle of a dream run.

Chinese newly married couples stand to receive up to $715 worth of digital yuan tokens, discount vouchers, and coupons for tying the knot.

A high-speed rail line between Melbourne and Brisbane would cost more than the federal government’s last official estimate of $114 billion, High Speed Rail Authority interim chief executive Andrew Hyles says.

(Reuters) -China is considering resuming purchases of Boeing (NYSE:BA)'s 737 Max aircraft when the U.S. and Chinese presidents meet this week at the APEC summit, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

A suspected crypto fraudster accompanied South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol on a state visit to Saudi Arabia last month.