Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday praised the new Pamban bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, calling it a "modern engineering marvel." The bridge, India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge, will replace the existing 105-year-old Pamban Rail Bridge, which had been in operation since 1914. The new structure is set to enhance connectivity, boost tourism, and support high-speed train services.
Read More »“Air India to Launch Top-Grade Aircraft on Major Metro Routes from December”
Air India has announced a significant enhancement to its services, with the deployment of its top narrowbody aircraft on five key metro routes starting from December. The move follows the recent merger of Vistara into Air India, which is expected to improve the airline's customer offerings and operational efficiency.
Read More »“Australian Vlogger Receives Food Delivery from Robot in China, Sparks Social Media Debate”
An Australian travel vlogger’s experience with a robot delivering food at a hotel in China has gone viral, igniting online discussions on automation’s efficiency and its implications for jobs in the service industry.
Read More »Media Designs Expands Global Footprint with New Office in Dubai.
Media Designs, a leading production house with a strong presence across India, has officially launched its new office in Dubai, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The move to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Dubai is aimed at tapping into the growing media and production markets across the Middle East and Africa.
Read More »“Zerodha Founder Nithin Kamath Returns from Europe, ‘Everything feels like cut, copy, paste’”
Zerodha founder and Indian billionaire Nithin Kamath has shared his reflections on India’s unique cultural diversity following his recent trip to Europe. His post, which was published on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), resonated with many users, igniting discussions about India’s contrasting cultural richness and the country’s unity in diversity.
Read More »“Intel Secures $7.86 Billion U.S. Government Subsidy to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing”
Intel has been awarded a $7.86 billion subsidy from the U.S. government to support its semiconductor manufacturing projects, marking a significant step toward boosting domestic chip production. This subsidy, finalized by the U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday, is part of a broader initiative to revitalize U.S. manufacturing and reinforce national security.
Read More »Infosys Set to Award Performance Bonuses of Up to 85% to Junior and Mid-Level Staff: Report
Infosys, the tech giant, has announced a significant performance bonus for eligible employees for the second quarter ending in September. Junior and mid-level employees in the company’s delivery and sales verticals stand to receive a performance bonus of up to 85%, to be paid alongside their November payout.
Read More »HDFC Life Insurance Reports Data Leak, Launches Investigation into Breach
HDFC Life Insurance has reported an instance of a data leak and is currently assessing the potential impact of the breach. The company confirmed in a regulatory filing on Monday that it received communication from an unknown source who shared specific customer data fields with "mala fide intent."
Read More »Amazon India Plans to Roll Out Quick Commerce Service ‘Tez’ by December or Early 2025: Report
Amazon India is gearing up to launch its quick commerce service, codenamed Tez, by late December or early next year, marking the company's first venture into the quick commerce space globally. This move is set to put Amazon in direct competition with established players in the sector, including Zepto, Zomato’s Blinkit, and Swiggy’s Instamart, which currently dominate the market.
Read More »Dubai Cafe Owned by Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Offers Gold Tea for ₹1 Lakh, Sparking Mixed Reactions Online
Dubai: A unique tea offering at an Indian-origin cafe in Dubai is making headlines, with a cup of ‘Gold Karak’ tea priced at a staggering ₹1 lakh (5,000 AED). The extravagant beverage, created by Sucheta Sharma, the owner of Boho Cafe, has garnered both intrigue and criticism, sparking a debate on social media.
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