METRO CITIES

Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, shared her experience navigating Delhi's heavy rainfall on social media. She opted for the metro when her car got stuck in waterlogged streets, enjoying local cuisine and maintaining a positive outlook de...

Before the monsoon declaration, Delhi-NCR faced heavy rain. The Safdarjung Observatory recorded 154 mm of rain. A roof collapse at Terminal 1 led to a temperature drop to 35.4 °C, disrupting flight departures.

Visa, a global digital payments provider, revealed on Thursday that non-metro cities in India such as Dharamshala, Mullanpur, and Vishakapatnam are emerging as the biggest daily spenders. This insight comes from Visa Consulting and Analytics' consum...

The first phase of Mumbai Metro 3, will run between SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone) and Bandra Kurla Complex. The project will be completed by the end of December 2024 which was initially scheduled to be completed by September 2...

The Aqua Line Metro extension project, upon receiving central government approval, will bring substantial benefits to the region by reducing transportation costs and improving connectivity. The project's collaboration between various authorities hig...

Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Many employers offer an HRA as part of their employees' compensation. If an employee receiving HRA is paying rent for their accommodation, they can claim a tax exemption on the HRA. Currently, a rented house in Delhi, Mumb...

Mumbai's first underground metro line, launching in July, will span 33.5 km and include 27 stations, primarily underground. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will manage operations. The metro will operate from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm, with trains ...

Route Mobile has partnered with Billeasy E Solutions to offer WhatsApp-based metro rail ticketing services in Nagpur, Hyderabad, and Pune, expanding to four Indian cities including Delhi. Users can chat with the metro's WhatsApp account, select stat...

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet approved metro projects in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur, sharing costs between the central and state governments and financial institutions. The first phase of Patna Metro, with five ...

Delhi Metro's Yellow Line Phase-IV undergoes construction, prompting revised train timings on Sunday and Monday. Key changes include altered departure times and service suspensions between Samaypur Badli and Jahangirpuri. DMRC ensures minimal disrup...

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that train services on Phase-III sections will be available from 6 am on Sunday in view of the upcoming UPSC examination. Metro train services on Phase-III sections, which usually begin at 8 am o...

Tier-2 cities in India have seen consistent growth in hiring compared to metropolitan areas, with cities like Kochi, Coimbatore, and Jaipur emerging as key hiring locations. The overall hiring index shifted to 295 in May 2024, with an 11% increase i...

NDA shows strength in metro cities like Delhi, Bangalore, and Pune in Lok Sabha elections. Mumbai region defies trend. INDIA bloc excels in rural areas, while BJP dominates in Delhi and Bangalore.

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...

Leading hospital chains in India have reported improved average revenue per operating bed (ARPOB) and profitability in the latest quarter, driven by better payer mix and cost control measures. Expansion plans are underway, with a focus on markets li...

Malaysia Airlines is facing challenges in expanding its operations in India due to a shortage of flying rights. The airline has exhausted its rights to Indian metros and is now planning to increase frequency from Amritsar to seven flights per week f...

The Election Commission has urged urban voters in urban centres to break the trend of urban apathy and attend the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections. The Commission has previously noted that Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, and Lucknow have shown apathy towar...

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra highlights Indore's seventh consecutive win as India's cleanest city. His tweet emphasizes the city's commitment to cleanliness, resonating with its recent accolades, including the best 'National Smart City' aw...

Job opportunities are growing across sectors in tier 2 and 3 cities, and professionals are eager to join, recruiters and firms said. Escalating living costs and infrastructural challenges in metros are prompting executives to move to smaller cities....