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In April 2025, Karnataka set up an expert panel to review the Hebbal-Silk Board tunnel DPR. Released under RTI, the report flags major concerns about the project, backed by deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

Bengaluru Metro releases fare fixation report seven months after up to 71% hike

BMRCL, which raised fares by up to 71 percent, had earlier withheld the fare fixation report even under RTI. The report shows 51 percent public opposed, 27 percent supported a 'reasonable' hike, while others sought passes and concessions.

KKR releases mid-year global macro outlook, urges investors to ‘make their own luck’ amid volatility

Rather than leaning into broad beta exposure, the firm recommends emphasising “control” in portfolios, whether through private equity investments with operational levers, or real assets offering inflation-linked cash flows

Life insurers may see muted NBP growth, non-life and reinsurers to ride on health, motor premium during Q1FY26

Life insurers’ new business premiums rose 8.4% in April and 13% in May; non-life GDPI up over 10% in April–May, Star Health, ICICI Lombard, Bajaj Allianz set to post 8–20% growth in Q1 FY26

Private insurers surge ahead as public sector struggles; ICRA projects Rs 3.6 lakh crore premiums by FY27

The divergence in financial health, market expansion and profitability metrics underscores a widening gap in sector dynamics, an ICRA report says

Nearly half of Indians still skip term insurance: Policybazaar report

Jargon-filled terms and conditions and lack of clear communication from insurers have made insurance a product that people either delay or avoid altogether, the report added.

Why was UPI down for a few hours over the weekend

NPCI has advised banks and their partners to use transaction success checks only a limited number of times and at a specified frequency instead of flooding the system

India’s retail credit growth slows as consumption lending drops in Dec 2024, private banks bear the brunt

The slowdown has hit private banks the hardest, with their CMI value dropping to a three-year low of 92.

Greater Bengaluru’s first satellite township project in Bidadi: Consultant to prepare preliminary report

Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) in Bidadi spans 8,935 acres and will have 37 km economic corridors.

Gen AI top priority for 70% of GCCs in India as they look to boost operations: EY survey

India has the potential to add $438 billion to its GDP by 2029-30, up from $359 billion, as the country scales Gen AI adoption, the EY India GCC Pulse Survey 2024 has said

Freshworks revenue jumps 22% to $186.6 mn in Q3 on growth in sales and demand for AI

While announcing the earnings, Freshworks CEO said that the firm will be laying off around 660 employees or 15 percent of its overall headcount as part of its strategic priorities

Climate set to warm by 3.1 C without greater action, UN report warns

Current climate policies will result in global warming of more than 3 degrees Celsius (5.4 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century, according to a United Nations report

Indian entertainment industry lost Rs 22,400 crore to piracy in 2023: EY-IAMAI Report

The Indian entertainment industry suffered a staggering loss of Rs 22,400 crore in 2023 due to piracy, according to a report released on Wednesday, that advocated for stronger regulations and collaborative efforts to effectively mitigate piracy risks.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu urges Telangana Government to publish report on sexual harassment in Telugu cinema

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has taken a bold stand in advocating for women's rights in the Telugu film industry. Recently, she shared an impactful Instagram story urging the Telangana government to release a subcommittee report submitted by The Voice of Women, a support group established to champion the rights of women in the Telugu film industry (TFI). Samantha’s public endorsement has brought significant attention to this cause.

Malayalam filmmaker Aashiq Abu resigns from Film Employees Federation of Kerala after explosive Hema Committee report

Malayalam filmmaker Aashiq Abu resigned from the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) Director's Union, citing dissatisfaction with the union's leadership and its handling of the Hema Committee report. His resignation has highlighted significant issues within the film industry, particularly regarding the treatment of complaints and the response to allegations of misconduct.

India needs 400 million more women in workforce to contribute $14 trillion to economy: Report

This would necessitate nearly doubling the current female labour force participation rate (LFPR) from 37 percent to 70 percent by fiscal year 2047.

Karnataka’s bioeconomy to hit $100-billion mark by 2030, says govt report

Karnataka accounts for a fifth of India’s bioeconomy but can increase the share to one-third by 2030, the state’s Bioeconomy Report 2024 has said

89% CEOs in India likely to reward employees who come to office: KPMG survey

More than 50 percent of CEOs in India compared to 64 percent of CEOs globally envision the working environment for employees to be an in-office model in three years, despite debates over millennials preferring hybrid work mode

CXO median compensation rise slows to 12% in FY23; NTPC records highest growth: Report

The upper echelons fared better than the lower ranks, though, with the average employee pay rise coming in at just 7-8 percent, showed a study.

Exclusive: Bank of Baroda likely to file rectification report on BOB World app audit to RBI soon

BoB is hoping that the Reserve Bank will revoke the suspension on onboarding new customers before Diwali, said a person familiar with this matter.

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV

Can Merc’s first born-electric SUV in India outshine its ICE counterpart?

India ranks fourth globally among startups with over $50 million disclosed VC funding, report finds

As per the report by the policy advisory and research firm, the United States, China, and the United Kingdom are the only three countries that have surpassed India in terms of disclosed VC funding for startups.

Online financial frauds account for 77.41% of India’s total cybercrime ecosystem: FCRF report

Reserach conducted by DCRF found that among online financial frauds taking place in India, UPI-related scams are most prevalent at 47.25 percent.

MC Exclusive I Dwarka Expressway construction has not incurred cost overruns: Nitin Gadkari

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways said that the Dwarka Expressway project has many tunnels, bridges, and bridges over bridges, and the base cost has been set around Rs 18.5 crore per km.

Road ministry says cost overruns in Dwarka Expressway flagged by CAG report a 'gross mis-representation'

MoRTH said the average cost of special projects enveloping substantial lengths of bridges/via-ducts/tunnels under Phase-I of the Bharatmala Pariyojna stands at around Rs 152 crore/km.