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Amid commuter ire, Metro fare hike put on hold for now BENGALURU: Facing sharp public anger and a political storm, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) Sunday put on hold its plan to raise fares by 5%, a revision that was to kick in on Monday. BMRCL did not announce a new date for fare revision implementation.In a statement, BMRCL said the “implementation of the Annual Fare Revision has been kept on hold until further orders” and that a final decision would be taken after a review by its board.The pause came barely days after the corporation announced the increase, triggering…

Hyderabad: An alleged illegal gaming–fintech syndicate, estimated to be worth over Rs 5,000 crore, operating through online real-money gaming platforms backed by a complex web of fintech firms, shell entities and rented accounts has been uncovered by Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), zonal unit Hyderabad.Investigators, acting on specific inputs, developed the case by tracking two online platforms, funinmatch360.com and racejeet247.com, and following the money trail linked to the real-money gaming operations. In the course of the probe, officials identified two shell entities, Oceanique Web Solutions Pvt Ltd and Webwin Solutions Pvt Ltd, as recipients of funds routed from the…

Trade winds are turning in Tamil Nadu’s favour. Tariff pressures are easing, new agreements with Western markets are nearing completion and New Delhi is putting money behind strategic manufacturing, legacy industrial clusters and MSMEs. To benefit from the trade deals with the EU and the US, Tamil Nadu needs ambitious reforms and targeted incentives to improve competitiveness.Operationalising labour codes, facilitating flexible fixed-term employment and improving air connectivity are crucial for export competitiveness, says A Viswanathan, vice-president of Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI). “A major bottleneck is the lack of direct connectivity compared to cities such as Bengaluru or…

Ahmedabad: For Nandini Sharma, a BDes student who received her National Institute of Design (NID) degree at the recent convocation, the rise in cardiac arrest cases was the starting point of her project on a wearable monitor.”The smart ring monitors vitals, detects abnormal cardiac activity such as arrhythmia, and sends alerts to relatives or caregivers. Interviews with survivors and medical professionals gave me insights, and helped me understand the need for such a system,” says Sharma.While design is often associated with how a product looks, several graduation projects by NID students — solutions for the medical care and now part…

Prayagraj: The Magh Mela has so far witnessed an overwhelming turnout of over 22 crore devotees, who flocked to immerse themselves in the holy waters, seek wisdom from revered saints, and bask in the divine ambiance. As the grand spectacle draws to a close on Feb 15 with the Mahashivratri snan, the memories of this extraordinary experience are sure to linger forever in the hearts of the faithful.The ghats, once abuzz with devotees, now wear a relatively serene look, but the whispers of aarti linger on the Sangam’s waves. Though the crowds have thinned, the essence of those sacred moments,…

Kendrapada: In Odisha, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has registered 62 seafood exporters and 45 export-oriented processing plants with a total processing capacity of 2318.12 metric tonnes per day (MTPA) and 50 cold storages with a capacity of 52,286 MT, said minister of state for commerce and industry, Jitin Prasada in Rajya Sabha on Friday. Replying to a question of Subhasish Khuntia, the minister stated that nine beneficiaries from Odisha were assisted with financial support of Rs 967.69 lakh during 2021-22 and 2025-26 for infrastructure development related to seafood value addition. Moreover, MPEDA has undertaken extensive capacity-building and skill-development…

Erode: A farmer was killed in an attack by a herd of elephants in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) here in the early hours of Sunday.A forest officer identified the deceased as K Mahesh, 30, of Karalavadi village, which falls in Jeeragalli reserve forest. He said the incident occurred when Mahesh was guarding his agricultural land at night. “An elephant herd entered the land and started damaging the standing crops. He was attacked by a group of elephants and died on the spot,” the officer said. Other farmers, who were also guarding their crops in nearby fields, tried to chase…

Gurgaon: Over 300 families residing in Ansal Heights in Sector 92 have appealed to the department of town and country planning (DTCP), Haryana, seeking urgent intervention after alleging that the housing project has been occupied for nearly a decade without mandatory occupancy certificate (OC).According to a release issued by the residents on Sunday, the developer began offering fit-out possession in 2015, assuring buyers that the OC would be obtained within six months. However, nearly 10 years later, the certificate is yet to be secured, raising concerns about safety, legality of occupation and regulatory enforcement.An occupancy certificate is a statutory requirement…

Guwahati: The last fortnight at Modern English School, Kahilipara, showcased the institution’s commitment to cultural awareness, national values, and holistic student development through a series of celebrations and student achievements.Students participated in every activity with enthusiasm, reflecting the vibrant spirit of the school community. School principal Jonali Das said, “A proud highlight of the fortnight was the accomplishment of Dikshita Bose of Grade VI, who set a new Assam Book of Records with an extraordinary triple-skill performance — Kathak dance, hula hooping, and mental maths — completed within just 60 seconds.” Source link

Caption: Safala Nagaratna of Ashraya Foundation submitted a memorandum to Union railway minister V Somanna on SaturdayBelagavi: Railway minister V Somanna Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed Ashraya Care Home and Livelihood Centre of Ashraya Foundation in Belagavi. The foundation submitted a memorandum requesting free train travel and job reservation in the railways for HIV-positive individuals.PM Malaysia Visit Key Outcomes, T20 Pak-Ind Match Approval, Naxalism Eradication Timeline And MoreAshraya Care Home and Livelihood Centre for HIV-positive orphan girls and widows hosted the visit, which was also attended by Gurusiddha Swami of Karanji Mutt.Jayant Humbarwadi (Ashok Iron), Mahesh Shetty, Dinesh Nayak (Hindalco…