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Kolkata Metro has decided to run additional services along the North-South corridor from January 13 on a trial basis, an official statement said. Fourteen additional services (seven up and down each) would be run from Monday to Saturday between Noapara and Kavi Subhash along the Blue Line in peak hours in the morning (9 am to 11 am) and evening (5 pm to 8 pm) on a trial basis. It is expected that this move will benefit the metro commuters, the statement said. Consequentially, commuters will now effectively get metro services at six minutes interval between Dum Dum and Kavi Subhash during the rush hours.

restaurant. «And even that could be avoided by showing up early in the morning.» But those days are a distant memory. Across major metros like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, a new wave of experiential dining has emerged, creating a storm of exclusivity and FOMO or the fear of missing out. With limited seating, these restaurants have naturally cultivated a «book early or miss out» culture that appeals to diners craving unique culinary escapades. For many, the challenge of securing a reservation only heightens the allure.

Kochi Water Metro, efforts are on to replicate the eco-friendly and innovative water transport model in 18 locations nationwide, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd said. KMRL, which operates and maintains the water metro, said that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has assigned it the task of conducting a feasibility study to assess the potential for similar water metro systems in diverse regions. «With the recent approval of its Board of Directors to form a consultancy wing, KMRL has formed an in-house committee to lead the initial work. If needed, external experts will be brought in to strengthen the process,» it said in a release on Saturday. This new initiative is a proud recognition for Kerala, KMRL innovation and expertise, it added.

Arkansas and North Carolina mobilized their National Guards for tasks such as helping stranded motorists, as governors in multiple states declared states of emergency. School was canceled for millions of children from Texas to Georgia and as far east as South Carolina. The storm piled up more than a year's worth of snowfall on some Southern cities. As much as a foot (about 31 centimeters) fell in parts of Arkansas. There were reports of nearly 10 inches (about 25 centimeters) in Little Rock, a city that averages 3.8 inches (9.7 centimeters) a year.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Imagine landing in India, ready to admire the Taj Mahal, shop in the local markets of Mumbai, take in the stunning views of Manali’s snow-capped mountains or enjoy a peaceful houseboat cruise in the backwaters of Kerala – all without fumbling for cash or worrying if your forex cards will be accepted for payments. Thanks to UPI One World, foreign nationals and non-resident Indians can now make hassle-free payments across India seamlessly.

Nintendo will make an announcement this week, but it's not what you want. Although everyone is anticipating the Switch 2's announcement, Nintendo might have other plans for this week.

Titagarh Rail Systems on Monday handed over its first driverless Made in India trainset to the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation’s (BMRCL) Yellow Line.

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd on Monday handed over its first driverless, Made-in-India trainset to Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation's Yellow Line, marking a significant milestone in India's urban mobility journey. The company built the trainset in its metro manufacturing facility in Uttarpara in West Bengal.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Buying Property? Don’t Forget These Extra Costs That Can Add 7-11% to Your Budget Think you’ve nailed your property budget? Think you’ve accounted for every expense in buying your dream home? Think again—overhead costs like taxes and government fees could add a hefty 7-12% to your final bill. The biggest cost is that of stamp duty, a tax levied by state governments on the sale of property.

SBI Cards and Payment Services climbed as much as 5.1% on Monday to Rs 760.15 on the BSE after two brokerage firms Nomura and Nuvama upgraded the stock’s rating to 'buy’, while increasing their target prices to Rs 825 and Rs 850, respectively, signaling potential upsides between 8.5% and 12% from current levels. Japanese brokerage firm Nomura highlighted that several near-term concerns, particularly around asset quality, are expected to diminish for SBI Cards and Payment Services. The brokerage said that it has observed a growing concentration of credit card debt in metro regions since FY23, with the share of the top eight metro cities in new sourcing showing an upward trend.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will commence passenger services on the Janakpuri West–Krishna Park Extension section of the Magenta Line today (January 5) at 3 pm. This marks the opening of the first segment under Phase IV of the Delhi Metro project, a phase that faced considerable delays.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It was cold and smoggy the day Delhi was nuked. For Dilip Kumar, though, 1 January 2035 began like any other weekday.

DDA to initiate surveys and identify suitable sites for installing the ropeway system. The LG’s office confirmed that a preliminary report is expected within a month.

buy call on Metro Brands with a target price of Rs 1,460. The current market price of Metro Brands Ltd. is Rs 1239. Metro Brands, incorporated in 1977, is a Large Cap company with a market cap of Rs 33146.01 crore, operating in Leather sector. Metro Brands' key products/revenue segments include Footwear and Other Operating Revenue for the year ending 31-Mar-2024.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The bookstore in the metro station beneath Shanghai’s city library seemed increasingly out of place in Xi Jinping’s China. Founded in 1997 by Yan Bofei, who researched philosophy, Jifeng Books was known for holding lectures on topics such as democracy and labour rights.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s fascination with gold is legendary, but platinum is quickly carving out its own space, especially among young consumers who want jewellery to mean more than a mere “store of value." High awareness and consideration levels, sustained double-digit growth, and expanding reach into tier-2 and tier-3 towns underscore just how potent platinum’s appeal has become. Sujala Martis, consumer marketing director at Platinum Guild India (PGI), discusses the evolving consumer mindset, marketing strategies for the rare and emotive metal, and the next wave of growth.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The number of employees at India’s public sector banks is at its lowest in 13 years, showed latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with mergers leading to slower branch expansion and many finding greener pastures elsewhere. Thirteen years ago, in FY11, public sector banks employed 755,102 people, while at the end of FY24, the number stood at 756,015, the RBI data showed.