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22.07 / 06:47

Waves Twitter Citizens Action Metro awards show Fine Traffic Bengaluru school bus driver's 'triumphant' pose during traffic fine sparks hilarity online

Bengaluru, the bustling high-tech startup hub known for its fast-paced lifestyle, recently witnessed a lighthearted moment that amused its residents. The incident involved a school bus making wrong U-turns on a busy road, catching the attention of alert citizens who promptly reported the violation to the traffic police. A Twitter user with the handle "@ChrysalisHigh" posted a complaint, alerting the authorities about the school bus (bearing the number KA53AA6189) driving in the wrong direction under the Garudacharpalya metro station from Brigade Metropolis.

21.07 / 18:29

COST UPS Digital Metro performer electronic Reliance Retail profit up 18.8% in June quarter

₹2,448 crore. Overall, the retail business, comprising of formats such as Reliance Digital, Ajio, JioMart, Smart Point, Jio Stores, and several others, reported a 19.5% jump in June quarter revenue at ₹69,948 crore; growth was led by grocery, consumer electronics (excluding devices) and fashion and lifestyle categories, RIL said announcing its June quarter earnings on Friday. Towards the end of the quarter, Reliance Retail completed the Metro Cash and Carry India acquisition.

21.07 / 18:29

Digital Platform Metro performer RIL profit drops as refining biz falters

NEW DELHI : Reliance Industries Ltd said quarterly profit declined 5.9% from a year earlier, missing analysts’ estimates, due to the weak performance of its chemicals and refining business. Net profit fell to ₹18,258 crore in the three months ended 30 June from ₹19,405 crore in the year-ago quarter. Profit missed the average ₹18,302 crore estimated by a Bloomberg survey of analysts.

21.07 / 18:29

Platform Entertainment Metro Sony show country audience ‘India 2nd largest anime market for Crunchyroll’

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI : Global anime brand Crunchyroll sees India as the second largest anime market in the world after the US and expects 60% of the global growth in the next few years in the category to come from the country. Crunchyroll, LLC is an independent joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment in US and Aniplex in Japan, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corp. “India is still a nascent market for us but we’re seeing really strong fandom for anime across the country, and not just in metros but also from tier-two and three towns.

21.07 / 15:55

UPS Digital Platform Metro performer track electronic Reliance Retail's net profit increased 18.8% in the first quarter to Rs. 2,448 crores

₹2,448 crore, driven by growth in the groceries, consumer electronics, and fashion and lifestyle categories. The business, which is a division of Mukesh Ambani's billionaire-led Reliance Industries Ltd, reported a combined net profit of ₹2,061 crore during the same period the year before. According to the corporation, its operating revenue for the quarter increased by 19.5% to ₹62,159 crore from ₹58,554 crore in the same period last year.

21.07 / 11:37

Provident Manufacturing Metro clean energy PFC signs MoU worth ₹ 2.37 trillion in clean energy space

₹2.37 trillion with 20 companies both in public and private sector, the company said in a statement on Friday. These MoUs were signed with solar, wind power, green hydrogen, battery storage, electric vehicle companies as well as manufacturers of green energy equipment among others in the clean energy space.

21.07 / 04:15

Citi Booking Racing Metro film Warner Bros audience Barbie vs Oppenheimer India Box Office: Barbenheimer exceeds all expectations for opening day

Oppenheimer and Barbie would be two of the most anticipated movies in India. However, there is massive excitement among Indian viewers for Barbenheimer, both releasing on July 21. Advance bookings for the opening day in the top three national chains alone exceeded all predictions, with around three lakh tickets sold for both movies combined, Pinkvilla reported.

21.07 / 02:13

Metro Support Maharashtra political crisis: Another setback for Sharad Pawar as all 7 NCP Nagaland MLAs extend support to Ajit Pawar

₹41,243.21 crore for the year 2023-24 in the state Assembly on the first day of the monsoon session with the highest allocation being sought for the Urban Development Department. Of the total amount, ₹34,001.53 crore is from the revenue account and ₹7,004.50 crore in the capital account.

20.07 / 15:21

UPS Citi Waters Parke Metro Flushing Man-made floods of the Yamuna call for ecosystem-led solutions

Flooding is an ecological process that is a characteristic of every monsoon river. It ensures the sustainability of a complex network of ecosystems, such as floodplain, riparian and free-flowing water ecosystems, all of which constitute a river system.

19.07 / 17:23

COST Citi Metro country social Low Non-AC general category trains aimed at low-income groups to run regularly from next year: Officials

Railway Board is planning to run non-air conditioned, general category trains for low-income groups like migrant workers and labourers across the country as part of its regular timetable, senior officials said Wednesday. Usually, such special trains are run during festival time or in summer when there is a rush due to the holiday season. The new trains will, however, be permanent fixtures.

19.07 / 16:45

UPS VISA Action Metro show country The British economy is haunted by the ghosts of Brexit

This week, the UK will see rail strikes as workers demand significantly higher pay raises. From Sunday, workers on London’s fabulous metro are threatening industrial action. Earlier this month, it was the turn of doctors of the National Health Service (NHS), who rejected Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s offer of a 6% salary hike and are demanding 35% to catch up with what in developed-world terms has been runaway inflation.

19.07 / 13:03

Provident Citizens Career Metro social Informal employees prioritising prestige, career potential over wages: Report

informal employees are prioritising factors such as prestige and career potential over wages today, says a Quess Corp report. The report by leading business service provider Quess Corp titled ‘New Collar Generation Report' uncovers the aspirations of India's informal economy post-pandemic.

19.07 / 12:15

Citi Progressive Remark Metro Major urban development projects set to transform communities & property prices in Noida

Urban development has been playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of communities and property values in the evolving real estate market. As cities expand and population grows, embracing innovative and sustainable approaches to create vibrant, livable spaces has become crucial. One region that has witnessed remarkable transformation is Noida, one of the fastest developing regions in Delhi-NCR over the years. Its strategic location, quick access to the national capital, robust infrastructure, and connectivity have fueled its growth and attracted significant investment.

19.07 / 09:49

COST Target Aviat Airlines Boeing Metro Indian Sustainable jet fuel tough for Indian airlines: Boeing

Mint. “The airlines are certainly very eager to purchase more SAF, but some Indian airlines are the most price-sensitive anywhere in the world. Therefore, the challenge is to bring the cost of sustainable aviation fuel down because it currently is at 300-500% of traditional jet fuel." SAF is any fuel with properties similar to those of conventional jet fuel, but with lower carbon emissions.

19.07 / 02:36

Waters Metro Delhi metro update: Alert commuters! Rajiv Chowk Gate No 8 to remain closed today. Here is why

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has informed the commuters that Gate No 8 at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will remain closed today, July 19, 2023 for civil renovation work. “Entry/exit from Gate No 8 at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will remain closed from 19/07/2023 (Wednesday) for civil renovation work," the DMRC said in a tweet.

19.07 / 02:05

Citi Extreme Metro Orange Mumbai Mumbai: Heavy downpour to continue today, IMD issues orange alert

weather forecast agency, heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs is expected with possibility of very heavy rainfall at a few places. It has also issued orange alert for the metro city, marking very heavy rainfall in the city.

18.07 / 20:57

Digital Platform Mobile Metro Government asks banks to issue mobility-enabled cards

National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) as a default option with contactless or near-field function facilities. The missive, sent earlier this month, will likely push banks to issue more cards on the RuPay platform, as a majority of NCMC-enabled cards are on the RuPay network. A senior official confirmed the development and said lenders are expected to have all their cards equipped with NCMC features, including an offline wallet.

18.07 / 17:11

COST UPS Amazon Platform Metro Shell Showtime! Will it be costlier cinemas or cheaper OTTs?

₹2,000 for the Saturday evening show. Mind you, that’s the price for a single ticket. At INOX: Insignia located in Mumbai’s Atria Mall, it costs ₹2,100.

18.07 / 14:55

Twitter Metro Traffic Video of couple romancing on bike goes viral, Delhi Traffic Police reacts

A video of couple romancing on a bike in Delhi has surfaced online. The video shows the couple performing dangerous stunts while engaging in PDA or Public Display of Affection atop a speeding bike. This viral couple is caught on camera romancing on a speeding bike.

18.07 / 09:59

UPS Citi Twitter Metro Discover Days after Bastille Day Parade, Anand Mahindra calls Paris ‘best walking city in the world', Netizens react

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra have been an active social media user wherein he shares witty tweets, human interest stories, funny videos, offbeat posts to motivate and inspire his followers 10.6 million followers. In a recent tweet, Mahindra has called Paris best ‘walking’ city in the world. He further added that the city hasn't lost any of its magic and He called every corner, every store window in the city mysterious and surprising.

18.07 / 08:35

Citi BLOCK Cooper Mobile Parke Metro Buy tomatoes at Rs 80/kg: All the locations where the government is selling subsidized tomatoes

mobile vans at a discounted rate in a bid to alleviate household pressures brought about by the skyrocketing price of the essential vegetable. Starting July 16, prices of tomatoes have been reduced to Rs 80 per kilogram — ten rupees less than before — and are being sold in mobile vans in the Delhi-NCR region, as well as other cities, which were added to the list on Saturday.

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