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flood plan to safeguard lives and property amid forecasts of an above-normal monsoon rainfall in most of the country in July and August. A senior government official told ET that the plan includes identifying vulnerable locations, drawing up alternate diversion routes and deploying emergency response teams at critical points. Besides, all vulnerable slopes and tunnels will be monitored in real time.

As US private equity firms battle to hire junior bankers before junior bankers have even begun their jobs and as junior bankers complain that the big private equity firms aren't even reimbursing their expenses for travelling miles to interviews, maybe there's another way. Maybe you don't even have to actually work in private equity at all.

rains in Mumbai wreaked havoc on transportation, impacting not only roads and railways but also air travel. Operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) were significantly disrupted, leading to the diversion of 27 flights and the cancellation of over 50 others. The primary cause of the disruption was heavy rainfall and low visibility, which forced the suspension of runway operations from 2:22 am to 3:40 am on Monday, August 7, 2024. Following the resumption of operations, CSMIA prioritized incoming flights, resulting in potential delays for departing passengers. «The airport is currently working to accommodate the diverted flights and any additional schedule changes caused by the weather event,» a CSMIA spokesperson said.

Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters on Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 storm on a path that would take it near Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after earlier making landfall in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least two people.

Chirag Paswan is among the most popular faces around in Parliament, with the media and visitors reaching out to him. The Cabinet minister, who acted in a movie with Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut as his heroine, is also arguably the most eligible single person in the Narendra Modi government. This factor has been a talking point among the chatterati in Parliament precincts. He, however, appears to have no plans to change his status. Light on tea, high on work During high tea with central government secretaries over the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learnt to have kept it light, even quipping how he ruined their near three-month 'holiday' period, when model code was in force, with 100-day agenda work. He, however, did not forget to remind them that they must ensure it is implemented on time.

WestJet says that despite reaching a deal with its mechanics’ union to end the strike that stranded tens of thousands of passengers over the Canada Day long weekend, flights are still likely to face disruptions this week.

Mumbai police has arrested Mihir Shah, the main accused in the Worli hit-run-case. Shah (24) fled from the scene of crime and has been absconding since Sunday. Police sources told ET that Shah was arrested from Shahpur on the outskirts of Mumbai. According to the police, around 5.25 am on Sunday, near Worli, Shah rammed his speeding BMW into a scooter on which a couple was travelling. The woman, identified as Kaveri Nakhwa, was dragged for around 100 meters on the bonnet of the car, leading to her death. Her husband, Pradeep, has been injured. By the evening, the city police arrested Rajesh Shah (Shiv Sena leader of the Eknath Shinde faction) and their family friend-cum-driver, Rajrishi Bisawat in the case.

₹3.5-35.0 lakh annually, claims to have several thousand ultra high net-worth individual (UHNWI) memberships in India. "Don't ask us how we get a special confectionery cake from Dubai overnight or how we jump the queue to procure the sought-after Birkin bag or how we can get an extra table put at a Michelin-starred restaurant. That's the trade secret.

China’s authorities are investigating food safety concerns in cooking oils after an investigative report from local media revealed that tankers carrying soybean oil from a major state-owned company were also used to carry a form of coal

₹1,999), portable Bluetooth speakers (JBL has a neat range starting at ₹2,999, for instance), noise-cancelling headphones (Apple AirPods Max at ₹59,900, Sony WH-1000XM5 at ₹29,990, et al), and more. There are many more innovative gadgets that can improve your overall travel experience, during your commute and stay. Think of them as extra toppings on your travel pie.

Three meetings a day? Luxury!  Any sell-side analyst or capital markets roadshow banker might be permitted to raise an eyebrow at the news that HSBC employees have been reminded at a company town hall meeting that it’s policy to ensure that you have at least three meetings per day to justify the travel costs.  Back in the old days at UBS under Andrea Orcel , bankers were expected to log 300 meetings every year.  Who goes travelling for only one or two client meetings?

Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has canceled more than 400 flights affecting almost 50,000 passengers after the union of maintenance workers announced it has gone on strike

According to Maryland State Police, Jackson was the front-seat passenger in a Dodge Charger that was struck by an Infiniti Q50 shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday in Prince George's County. The Infiniti was attempting to change lanes and traveling at a high rate of speed when the car hit the Charger and then struck a Chevrolet Impala. The impact sent the Charger off the right side of the road, where it came to rest after hitting «multiple tree stumps,» per the report.

From vibrant patterns to elegant designs, these umbrellas not only keep you dry but also add a touch of flair to any ensemble. Whether you're seeking a chic accessory for a formal event or a whimsical companion for a rainy day, our guide to the best fancy and designer umbrellas will help you find the perfect blend of style and utility.

This curated list features some of the best face masks for glowing skin from trusted brands like Garnier, Everyuth, Lakme, and Pilgrim. These brands have developed innovative formulations packed with potent ingredients to deliver immediate and visible results. From hydrating sheet masks to brightening peel-off masks, these options cater to various skin types and needs. Explore this selection and find the perfect mask to enhance your skincare routine and achieve that coveted natural glow.

President Joe Biden had ample time to prepare for the first presidential debate. According to the New York Times, the preparations were not taken seriously by the President who did not begin before 11am. He also had time for an afternoon nap. This was different from the strategy followed by his predecessor Barack Obama in 2012. Many observers noticed certain shortcomings during the president’s debate and were curious to know about his preparations for this important event. It has been reported that the preparations were cut short by two days after the president was exhausted. He had a hectic travel schedule to France and Italy before the debate.

IIT-Madras, Archan Bhattacharya, from Sonarpur near Kolkata, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly stabbing and grievously injuring a neighbour of a family friend, along with the neighbour's wife and son. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for the killing of a stray dog, according to Monotosh Chakraborty in a TOI report. Archan, who travelled from Chennai, has been charged with multiple offences, including attempted murder. The injured family members are receiving treatment at MR Bangur Hospital in Kolkata. Investigators revealed that the dispute arose between the families of Gobindo Adhikari and Subhash Debnath, who have been long-time neighbours in the Chouhati area of Sonarpur. The conflict centred around the Debnath family's practice of feeding stray dogs, which the Adhikari family claimed led to the animals entering their house. In May, the Adhikaris allegedly beat one of the stray dogs, which succumbed to its injuries a few days later.

WestJet continues to feel the effects of a two-day plane mechanics strike that nearly shut down the airline’s network for 29 hours over the Canada Day long weekend and cost it millions of dollars.The work stoppage that began on June 28 forced the airline to cancel more than 1,050 flights during one of the busiest travel windows of the year.Fallout from the unexpected job action continued well into last week, as WestJet called off 244 trips Tuesday through Saturday as well as at least 32 more on Sunday, according to tracking service FlightAware. Figures from the airline suggest at least 170,000 passengers have been affected.The task of fully resuming flights by a nearly grounded fleet of 180 planes across more than 175 destinations is complex, costly and time-consuming.

Spain midfielder Dani Olmo said on Friday that the team enjoyed the challenging path they faced to reach the Euro 2024 final, winning a tough group and taking down Germany and France, and are pumped up for their clash against England on Sunday. Olmo came on as a substitute to grab a goal and an assist to help Spain beat the hosts in the quarter-finals and scored the winner against France after they had initially gone behind. The 26-year-old said that doing things the hard way was the perfect motivation for a competitive group of players.

Online travel booking platform Ixigo, which went public last month, has reported a 20% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its operating revenue to Rs 164.8 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. Its net profit in the period jumped 55% to Rs 7.3 crore. For the fiscal year 2024, Ixigo’s net profit more than tripled to Rs 73 crore from Rs 23 crore in FY23. Revenue from operations grew by 31% on year in FY24 to Rs 655.8 crore.

Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of passengers over the Canada Day long weekend