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Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) for their commendable work in completing the Agra Metro project expeditiously. This comes after UPMRC's success with the Kanpur Metro.

Regalia Gold Credit Card members entitles you to two complimentary flight tickets. You also get a complimentary membership for Club Vistara Silver Tier and Make My Trip Black Elite, using which you can gain access to all the member benefits of these two coveted platforms. The best part is that this is a welcome benefit, which you can avail as soon as you spend an amount of ₹1 lakh within 90 days of the credit card being issued to you.

Amex Data Breach: American Express (Amex), a leading financial services and credit card company, disclosed a data breach on March 4, which they said impacted some cardholders. The company emphasised that its own systems were not compromised, but rather, the issue stemmed from a third-party merchant processor.

Also Read | Bengaluru water crisis: Housing society in Whitefield introduces ₹5,000 fine for misuse, deploys guard Bengaluru's water woes have intensified as borewells across the city have run dry, prompting residential societies to advise residents to be cautious with their daily water usage. Amid the crisis, private water tankers have been charging exorbitant rates, with some demanding up to ₹3,000 for delivering water, as per the report. Also Read | Bengaluru Prison Radicalisation case: NIA conducting searches in 17 places across 7 states Addressing this issue, Shivakumar stated, "Some of the tankers are supplying water for ₹600, while others are charging up to ₹3,000.

Securing swift funds for various purposes can be efficiently accomplished through a personal loan. Whether it's for a wedding, a child's education, a medical emergency, travel, or any other necessity, a personal loan proves to be the optimal choice. This readily accessible line of credit allows you to address immediate needs, providing funds within seconds or hours with minimal documentation. Repayment can be conveniently spread over a specified period, allowing for manageable monthly installments spanning months or years.

Farmer leaders Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal have issued a nationwide call for farmers to converge in Delhi on March 6 for protests. Additionally, they have announced a four-hour 'rail roko' agitation on March 10 to amplify their demands. Both leaders have vowed to intensify protests at existing sites until their demands are met. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) is spearheading the «Delhi Chalo» march, emphasizing the need for the government to guarantee MSP for agricultural produce. Pandher stressed the importance of farmers from distant states traveling to Delhi via trains and other means, particularly for those unable to access the capital with tractor trolleys.

Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay today announced that he is joining BJP, hours after resigning as judge of Calcutta High Court. Earlier in the day, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay announced his resignation from the Calcutta High Court, citing personal reasons. Several lawyers and litigants requested Justice Gangopadhyay to reconsider his resignation, expressing their gratitude for his judicial service. Mitali Das, a litigant from Bolpur in Birbhum district, traveled nearly 180 km to Kolkata to plead with folded hands, tears streaming down her cheeks. Das, a mother in need, recounted receiving crucial medical aid for her daughter through Justice Gangopadhyay's court orders. Witnesses described emotional scenes in the courtroom, with another woman likening Justice Gangopadhyay's courtroom to a sacred temple. Amidst heartfelt appeals, some lawyers urged him to extend his tenure until his scheduled retirement later this year.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday critcised RJD chief Lalu Prasad's «no family» jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that people do not expect such comments from a senior leader like him. Speaking to reporters in Patna, Sitharaman said there is a need to maintain dignity in politics. «What the PM said is correct, the entire country considers him their family. The entire country is the PM's family. Making such petty statements is not correct and is highly condemnable,» she said. «He (Lalu Prasad) has spent decades in politics and was also a CM of the state. People don't expect such comments from a senior leader like him. It disheartens the people. One has to maintain dignity in politics. The BJP has given a befitting reply to the RJD chief for making such comments against the PM,» she added.

Thousands of flights and trains are expected to be canceled again this week in Germany after two unions called for more strikes over wages and working conditions

India takes safety of women very seriously: NCW chief spars with US-based writer Singer Chinmayi on the X platform wrote, "If all Indians can be proud when ‘few’ Indians win an Olympic medal. All Indians can also be ashamed when ‘few’ men rape". Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Jharkhand Police has handed over a compensation of ₹10 lakhs to the husband of the victim.

travel company Yatra Online has brought on board Gaurav Luthra as chief business officer — new business development, said a statement issued today. He will be responsible for building and further enhancing Yatra’s mid-market and SME corporate travel proposition and developing new products such as visa facilitation and car rentals for business travellers, thereby delivering financial growth for the company. He has previously worked as managing director of FCM Travel.

American Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats

Mint breaks down his agenda. Jaishankar will first travel to Seoul, where he is expected to chair the 10th India-Korea Joint Commission Meeting with the new South Korean foreign minister Cho Tae-yul. At previous meetings, the two countries have focused on supply-chain security and collaborating on advanced technologies.

Canada treats its aviation industry as a cash cow, when it should be considered an essential service, says an airline expert.

NEW DELHI : Indians are flying overseas like never before. And airlines are taking swift measures to cater to the rising demand. This January has seen 6.52 million people take off for foreign destinations from India, 17% more than January 2023 and, significantly, 0.5% higher than the pre-covid level of January 2020 as well.

Blenders Pride Glassware Fashion NXT Festival has been imagined staying true to the brand’s mantra of presenting an evolving world of style. While at the heart of it remains fashionable showcases by India’s finest designers & stylish celebrities, in an entirely new avatar, Fashion NXT Festival takes a leap forward by bringing the brand’s stylish world to audiences in newer cities, starting with Bhubaneswar and Pune in March 2024. The brand has collaborated with some of the most sought-after and buzzing lifestyle brands, that are curating a host of immersive experiences.

NEW DELHI : Apparel retailers expect demand to pick up over the next two quarters, after witnessing lukewarm sales in the festival season and winter. A tepid wedding season coupled with a warmer December dragged down demand for clothing, said several top retailers. Consumers are also spending on other discretionary categories such as travel and eating out, straining demand for products such as clothing and electronics.

consumer landscape is shifting in various ways which keeps retailers on toes. Recently released Household Consumption Expenditure Survey data showed Indians are spending less on food, particularly staples like rice and wheat, and more on discretionary items such as processed food, as well as durables like televisions and fridges. Already a premiumisation trend is sweeping across categories for the past few years. Charting out shifts in India's retail sector, a joint study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Retailers Association of India (RAI) brings good news as well as bad news for Indian retailers. The good news is Indian retailers have a vast business growth opportunity to capture. India continues to be a bright spot among top global economies with a robust GDP growth of 7% in 2023. It is projected to overtake Germany & Japan to claim the 3rd spot by 2030. Private consumption at the same time remains strong. India retail is expected to reach $2 trillion in the next 10 years and presents a large opportunity for retailers, says the report titled 'Unlocking the $2Tn retail opportunity in the next decade'.

lifestyle spends, even as travel is the preferred category for spendvesting enthusiasts, with gadgets and shopping also significant, pointing to the popular lifestyle goals that drive financial decisions, said Spendvesting report by Multipl. Spendvesting is a financial concept that combines the principles of investing and spending. The approach, developed by multipl, merges lifestyle goals with investing, helping consumers to live their dream lifestyle while building a secure financial future. It also notes that 50% of Indian spendvestors are in the 26-34 age group, showcasing the strategy’s resonance with millennials and Gen Z. «Spendvesting is not merely a financial strategy; it represents a shift towards mindful and gainful consumer behavior. As interest and participation in spendvesting grows, it is set to capture a wide ranging audience, capitalising on India’s expected digital economy boom to $1 trillion by 2030,» said Paddy Raghavan, co-founder of multipl, adding that millennials and Gen Z’s prefer fintech startups for customised investment advice.

Railway unions threaten to stop all trains from May 1: Here's why In October 2023, the Rayagada Passenger train hit the Visakhapatnam Palasa train from behind on the Howrah-Chennai line in Kantakapalli in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. The accident caused injuries to more than 50 people and both crew members died on the spot.