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TATA Starbucks opened its first store in a metro station at the Western Express Highway metro station in Mumbai. It will offer quick grab-and-go options and dine-in facilities from 8 am to 9 pm daily. CEO Sushant Dash expressed the company's commitm...

Hathras, known for the tragic stampede, is also historically significant for Swami Sadananda, one of Swami Vivekananda's earliest disciples. Sadananda, originally a station-master, became a monk and introduced the tradition of addressing monks as 'M...

The Indian government has proposed new guidelines to reduce the approval time for electricity connections for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The approval time in metropolitan areas will be cut from seven days to three days, and in municipa...

Whether it's a smart fuelling station in Mumbai or an AI-driven oil rig in Gujarat, MSMEs are spearheading a digital transformation that promises to redefine the country’s energy future and drive sustainability in the Indian economy.

The thief, after checking the diamond, left on the pretext of withdrawing money for the transaction. After he left, the owner's son found out that the thief had replaced the original diamond with a lab-made one.

BPCL has teamed up with Bounce Infinity, an Indian electric scooter manufacturer, to accelerate EV adoption in India by launching "eDrive stores" at BPCL retail outlets. These stores aim to make electric two-wheelers more accessible nationwide. Pard...

Engineering giant L&T has established an all-women team at Tata Steel's mining site in Odisha, handling large machinery repairs, inspired by a successful pilot. Amazon, which initiated all-women virtual customer service in 2020, now operates nine al...

Air India on Tuesday said it has partnered with Delhi Metro and Delhi airport to facilitate check-in for international air passengers at two metro stations in Delhi. The check-in and baggage drop facility at the Delhi airport allows passengers to ch...

EET Retail, the retail division of EET Fuels, has reopened two new service stations in the UK, signaling a new era of convenience and service for the Essar consumer brand.

MG Motor India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd collaborate to expand EV charging infrastructure in India, installing fast chargers at key locations for long distance and intercity commutes.

Hyundai Motor India Limited inaugurates its first fast electric-powered vehicles charging station in Chennai, as part of a plan to install 100 such facilities across Tamil Nadu.

Search teams in the U.S. Southern Plains and Ozarks are assessing damage after tornado-spawning thunderstorms killed at least 14 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings. North Texas, near the Oklahoma border, was hit hardest, with seven fatalitie...

Electric ride-sharing company BluSmart is offering a one-time 50% discount to voters, including the youth and first-time voters, going to cast their votes in Delhi-NCR, provided the polling station is within 30 kilometres. "This offer can be availed...

'Laapataa Ladies' is a film that captures the chaos and calm of train stations, where the story of brides switching places unfolds amidst the hustle of travel. The film paints a vivid picture of train station life, from the bustling crowds as trains...

DRI officials intercepted Zakia Wardak, the consul general of Afghanistan, at Mumbai airport for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 18.6 crore from Dubai. Wardak, possessing a diplomatic passport, had 25kg of gold bars hidden in her customised clot...

Google Maps aids in locating charging stations, offering AI-powered summaries and hotel details with EV charging facility. The app helps users customize search for charger type, facilitating the transition to electric vehicles for environmental sust...

The Indian government clarified on Wednesday that there will be no duty on exports of Kala Namak rice, a premium brand, with a restriction of 1,000 metric tonnes. Previously, there was a 20% duty on exports of this rice variety. The government permi...

The government lifted duty on Kalanamak rice, facilitating up to 1,000 tonnes exports via specified customs stations. This waiver, effective immediately, was previously taxed at 20% on overseas shipments. The Finance Ministry's notification outlined...

The Indian government has permitted the export of Kala Namak rice, a premium non-basmati variety from Uttar Pradesh, up to a total quantity of 1,000 metric tonnes. This marks a significant change as exports of this rice were previously prohibited. T...