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“Initially, thinking of quick commerce, most people were banking on grocery as the primary category. Now a lot of companies are releasing items during the festive season. A lot of gold and silver coins, Ganpati idols were sold on these platforms. Going forward, growth will be driven by consumers getting added and the number of monthly and annual transacting users going up.”

MCDONALD’S is shaking up its menu today with the addition of eight new items.

LONDON, UK: In an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits, over the weekend, a bottle of Scotch whisky, considered "The most sought-after," sold for almost £2.2 million (US$2.7 million),

PSG (1st in Ligue 1) take on Monaco (3rd in Ligue 1) on Friday 24th of November, at the Parc des Princes Stadium, at 20:00 PM (GMT). The last time the two sides faced, Monaco beat PSG 3-1. Goals coming from Aleksandr Golovin and Wissam Ben Yedder (x2) for Monaco, and a goal from Warren […]

Ballot papers are being sent to RMT members working for London Underground, as the RMT pursues its claim for better pay and a restoration of free travel for all Underground staff. The ballot opened yesterday and will continue until 19 December. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: ‘Tube workers who help bring vast amounts of value to the London economy are not going to put up with senior managers and commissioners raking it in, while they are given modest below inflation offers.’

Singer Wizkid in a throwback video from interview rated the Nigerian movie industry as he said one needs special talent to thrive in Nollywood. Read

Sifelani Tsiko Environment Editor A Zimbabwean wildlife ranger – Jealous Mpofu – has won the 2023 Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award for his dedication and commitment to the protection of painted dogs which are under threat in the country. Mpofu, 54, a chief tracker at Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) at Hwange National Park shrugged off stiff […]

Vogue.com’s new editor, Chloe Malle, is here to walk you through Vogue’s December issue, starring Nicki Minaj!

1. World reactions to Israel, Hamas truce deal | Israel-Palestine conflict News  Al Jazeera English
2. Israel-Hamas war live: four-day ceasefire and release of 50 hostages held in Gaza agreed  The Guardian
3. Qatar says start of 'humanitarian pause' to be announced in next 24 hours  The Times of Israel
4. Israel-Hamas Deal Hinged on Proof-of-Life Evidence, Qatar Sheikh  Bloomberg
5. Israel and Hamas Agree to Short Truce for Hostage Release  Bloomberg
6. View Full coverage... Читать дальше...

Plus: I jump through hoops for these picky eaters, and then they don't even show up.

National Insurance contributions entirely depend on how much money you earn in work, and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt might be preparing an NI tax cut for workers in today's Autumn Statement

MANHATTAN BEACH, California: This week, electric vehicle (EV) maker Fisker said that its new distribution strategy, aimed at clearing a bottleneck that restricted production, will help improve delivery speed and volume.

If Sam Altman wasn’t already the biggest name in Artificial Intelligence last week, he definitely is now. As boss of OpenAI, creators of Chat GPT, Altman leads a firm that has revolutionised how many people work and study – and grapples with the moral questions around their tech. Last week, Altman was suddenly ousted from OpenAI by the board – causing mutiny among staff – and signed up with Microsoft to lead a competitor outfit. Then, just as suddenly, he returned to the top of OpenAI, pledging to work in tandem with Microsoft. Читать дальше...

Security for a Coldplay concert has been beefed up with 75,000 people expected to turn up to the stadium outside Kuala Lumpur – but the show risks being stopped

The Nation's Weather for Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

A storm moving over the Northeast will bring mostly snow

across the northern tier of the Northeast today. However,

there can also be some ice and rain mixed in at times. This

can lead to slippery spots, mainly on bridges. Farther

south, rain will spread across southern New England while

retreating to the mid-Atlantic coast. A few thunderstorms

will rumble across southern Georgia and Florida. Читать дальше...

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a four-day halt to the devastating war in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group as well as Palestinian prisoners. The truce marks the biggest diplomatic breakthrough since Hamas’ Oct. 7 rampage into southern Israel ignited the deadliest round of Israeli-Palestinian violence in decades. Qatar, which mediates with Hamas, said announced the truce without saying when it would begin. Fifty hostages will be released in stages... Читать дальше...

Sales at the B&Q and Screwfix owner dropped 2.1% to £3.2 billion during quarter three as troubles in its French markets intensified.

The withdrawal of suppliers of technological equipment from the Union State market served as an additional impetus for the development of domestic machine-tool organizations, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Ital Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the official importer and distributor for Ferrari cars in Malaysia, has officially launched its first showroom in the country. 

Manchester City's main man Erling Haaland has paid more than £13,000 on train tickets for fans of his boyhood club Byrne in Norway so that they can cheer them on in the play-offs

Sam Le Feuvre got involved in sport to connect with people like him. In just 12 months, the schoolboy became an Australian record holder before going on to compete for his country.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been filmed trying to climb a hoarding to stop a police officer wielding a baton prior to Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil.

"Congrats to the Pathan family. Hope they continue the family tradition and serve Indian cricket in future just like you and Yousuf bhai did. All the best," said a user.