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Citing figures from the government’s detailed project report (DPR), Surya said the tunnel road would carry only about 1,800 vehicles per hour in one direction, while a Metro line can move up to 69,000 people at the same time.

Karnataka bike taxi ban: Bengaluru Central MP seeks minimum fare of Rs 35 for app-based autos

PC Mohan says auto rickshaw fares have increased by up to 25 percent after the bike taxi ban came into effect on June 16

AI-powered video surveillance to monitor inmates in Bengaluru Central Prison

Karnataka’s Prisons and Correctional Services Department has recently floated a tender for the implementation of an AI-powered audio-video analytics system at Bengaluru's Central Prison.

Need coordinated effort by central, state and local admins to improve air quality: Bhupender Yadav

Addressing a meeting of the National Apex Committee under NCAP on Wednesday, Yadav emphasised the need for coordinated action by central and state governments, Union territory administrations, urban local bodies and state pollution control boards to improve air quality.

Kerala opposition leader hopes Centre will allocate more funds for MGNREGA in Union Budget

Accusing the BJP-led government of not taking steps to address the issue of price rise, Satheesan said the common people were struggling to make ends meet. ”The price hike is too much…especially in the oil and gas sector.

Central bank moves and supply shocks among top risks to global economy: Poll

Given global growth has likely peaked, forecasters have broadly sided with the view shared by many top central bankers that the recent surge in inflation will be transitory, even though their forecasts are drifting higher.

Central team visits cyclone-hit areas of West Bengal

The seven-member team, headed by Joint Secretary (Cyber and Information Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs Anuj Sharma, arrived in Kolkata on Thursday evening on a three-day visit.

Govt extends exemptions on use of old Rs 500 note till Dec 15

From now on payment of fees up to Rs 2,000 per student has been allowed in schools and colleges run by central and states governments, municipalities and local bodies.

General Motors India aims to export over 70,000 units this year

In 2015, GM India exported 21,000 Chevrolet vehicles to 40 countries, including Chile and Mexico.

Future Lifestyle Retail targets Rs 5000cr sales in FY17: Biyani

Future Group currently has 8-9 reasonably-sized investments that are mature now and the company will consider divesting them in the current year, said Kishore Biyani, founder and chief executive of Future Group.

Coal Ministry warns SAIL of cancelling mine allotment for delays

The Ministry has also warned the PSU of terminating the allotment agreement if the steel firm fails to give an explanation for the delay in submission of completion notice.

Assam CM Gogoi seeks Rs 500 cr flood assistance from PM

The CM requested Modi to release the Central share of Rs 257 crore against Flood Management Programme (FMP) schemes taken up under the 11th Plan for which the state government has already released its share. The Chief Minister further pleaded for release of the Central share for Rs 1,016 crore for FMP schemes under the 12th Plan.

Hero plans to enter Nigeria, Argentina, Mexico this fiscal

Nigeria is the largest two-wheeler market in Africa with annual volumes of 1.5 million units, while Argentina and Mexico each generate over half a million units per annum.

Govt should engage more banks in subsidy schemes: Assocham

Assocham has also suggested various criteria for empaneling additional private banks which includes those having net worth of Rs 5,000 crore (as on March 31, 2014) together with a paid up capital of Rs 200 crore.

NITI Aagyog to have specialised wings includes 'Team India'

NITI Aagyog to have specialised wings includes 'Team India'

SRK-backed KidZania India opens first theme park

Education and entertainment combine to make KidZania a novel theme park. It also helps that it‘s being backed by Shah Rukh Khan.

Supply tightens; gold borrowing rates hit 2009 highs

The rates for lending out physical gold - mostly offered by bullion banks and central banks to institutional investors and manufacturers - have been near historically low levels over the past four years due to plentiful supplies.

Team working at resolving labour issues: Munjal

Pawan Munjal, MD & CEO, HeroMoto Corp says that reaching a resolution with the Gurgaon plant workers is not a challenge. Speaking to CNBC-TV18 at the AIMA awards Munjal said, “My team has being doing a great job in their resolve to bring about a good, optimum solution to this issue. I think it will happen soon.”

States agree to adopt 2008 GST model, with riders

The empowered committee of state finance ministers today met in Bhubaneshwar. After the meeting, the committee head Sushil Modi said that states have agreed to adopt the 2008 model for CST compensation, but with riders.

HRD ministry eyes implementation of Right to Edu Act

The HRD ministry is trying to haul up the education sector in the country.

Big Bazaar gets new logo, tag line on completion of 10 yrs

Big Bazaar, India's largest retail chain in both value and lifestyle formats, has changed its logo and tag line on the completion of 10 years.

My business format is FDI-ready: Biyani

Kishore Biyani, Founder and CEO, Future Group talks about the impact an FDI policy may have on the business.