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Mumbai: Ashiana Housing is scaling up its presence in western India with a major land acquisition that signals a strong push into the growing senior living housing segment. Ashiana Housing confirmed it has purchased a 28.55-acre land parcel in Vadgaon, Taluka Maval, Pune, on an outright basis. The company described this as its largest land acquisition so far, underscoring a significant expansion milestone. The acquisition reflects a focused strategy to deepen its footprint in high-demand reside ...Read More >
A special three-day sitting of Parliament from April 16 to 18 will fast-track the implementation of 33% women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, assuring southern states that their representation will not reduce and adding that the total number of seats in the Lower House will increase. Addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in poll-bound Kerala, Modi said no state that worked to control its population will see a drop in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell by one per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian meal remained stable during the same period. This difference in pricing emerged as lower costs for staples such as onions, potatoes, and pulses effectively offset the rising expenses associated with tomatoes, vegetable oil, and fuel. According to the latest Roti Rice Rate report from Crisil Intelligence, the average cost of preparing t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell by one per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian meal remained stable during the same period. This difference in pricing emerged as lower costs for staples such as onions, potatoes, and pulses effectively offset the rising expenses associated with tomatoes, vegetable oil, and fuel. According to the latest Roti Rice Rate report from Crisil Intelligence, the average cost of preparing t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell by one per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian meal remained stable during the same period. This difference in pricing emerged as lower costs for staples such as onions, potatoes, and pulses effectively offset the rising expenses associated with tomatoes, vegetable oil, and fuel. According to the latest Roti Rice Rate report from Crisil Intelligence, the average cost of preparing t ...Read More >
In the visual, it appears the whole field is covered with a snow-like white blanket. He wrote: "Not Kashmir. This is Arjunsar in Bikaner district. View after yesterday's hailstorm. Hope the government will take care of crop insurance." According to the local meteorological department, Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degree celcius on Saturday, April 4, with a 31% chance of rain. More rain and hailstorm activity are likely in the city on Saturday, and again on April 7 and 8. A yello ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress launched a scathing attack on the Modi government on Sunday over its delimitation proposal related to the implementation of the women's reservation law, saying it will benefit larger and populous states more and is nothing but a "weapon of mass distraction". The opposition party also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "hoodwinking" people by claiming that the strength of the southern states in the Lok Sabha will not go down under the proposed change ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats, saying he is "bulldozing" the move that will work more to the benefit of larger and populous states and is nothing but a "Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)". The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. In a post on X, Congress ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Billionaire Gautam Adani on Friday said his conglomerate's port arm is targeting cargo volumes of 1 billion tonnes by 2030, after the company surpassed 500 million tonnes milestone, underscoring the rapid scale-up of India's largest port operator. Speaking on the occasion of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) crossing the milestone, Chairman Adani said the group's ports network has expanded into an integrated system of 20 ports across India and international lo ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 3: Mahindra International School (MIS), Pune, hosted a landmark visit by two senior leaders of the Council of International Schools (CIS): Jane Larsson, Executive Director, and Dr. Sudha Govindswamy Sunder, Associate Director of School Support and Evaluation. Also Read | Delhi Police Files FIR Over Alleged FSSAI Document Tampering, Seeks X Account Details in Defamation Probe. A historic milestone for international education in India: Mahindra International Sch ...Read More >
PRNewswire Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 3: Mahindra International School (MIS), Pune, hosted a landmark visit by two senior leaders of the Council of International Schools (CIS): Jane Larsson, Executive Director, and Dr. Sudha Govindswamy Sunder, Associate Director of School Support and Evaluation. A historic milestone for international education in India: Mahindra International School, the country's first CIS-accredited institution, welcomes the Council of International Schools (CIS) lea ...Read More >
An orange alert has been issued for parts of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Pune experienced sudden unseasonal rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms after weeks of heat * Hail covered ground in parts of the city, an unusual sight before peak summer * IMD states such weather in March is rare but not unprecedented in the region Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After weeks of rising temperatures, the ci ...Read More >
Delhi Weather: Delhi-NCR residents woke up to hazy skies and dust-laden winds today as a powerful dust storm swept across the region, reducing visibility and pushing air quality levels higher. Weather experts say the sudden weather shift, which also brought gusty winds and scattered rain in some areas, to a combination of regional and atmospheric factors. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain warning for severe weather across North and West India on April 3. States includ ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Dining out is set to become more expensive as the hospitality sector plans to increase menu prices amid rising input costs triggered by global geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in fuel prices. Rising costs squeeze hospitality margins Industry stakeholders said that escalating costs of commercial LPG, coupled with operational challenges, have significantly strained margins, leaving restaurants and hotels with little option but to pass on part of the burden to customers. ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The teaser of the upcoming Marathi film 'Raja Shivaji' was unveiled on Tuesday. It was released alongside 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', and tells the story of one of the world's greatest warrior kings. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who has also helmed the film. At its core is a powerful story of vision, courage, and conviction, of a son who took a sacred vow and changed the course of history. The teaser offers a glimps ...Read More >
Pune Weather: Pune saw unexpected heavy rain accompanied by hailstorms on Monday causing widespread traffic chaos at important junctions after the city faced severe waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast milder showers on Tuesday along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. According to news agency PTI, areas like Aundh, Baner, Mhalunge and Balewadi were the worst affected during peak hours of traffic by sudden weather change. ALSO READ: Who Were Khanani ...Read More >
According to the IMD, the minimum temperatures through the season are expected to stay normal to below normal over most of central India, the adjoining peninsular region and large parts of northwest India. Representative Image Don't want to miss the best from Business Standard? Large parts of north and central India are bracing for a harsher-than-usual winter, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday warning of "normal to below-normal minimum temperatures" across these regions ...Read More >
India's Vantara Sets a Global Benchmark: CITES endorses Transparency, Ethics and Scientific Rigor in Private Conservation In a rare commendation from international regulators, India's Vantara initiative has earned high praise from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), marking a milestone in private-sector conservation. Following detailed inspections and document reviews, CITES concluded that Vantara's Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and the Radh ...Read More >
In a significant move, Marengo Asia Hospitals has welcomed Sunshine Global Hospitals into its network, adding 350 beds in the bustling cities of Surat and Vadodara, Gujarat. With this expansion, Marengo now boasts a total of eight hospitals and 2,500 beds, solidifying its foothold in Western India and enhancing healthcare delivery in the region. Marengo Asia Hospitals on Thursday said it has acquired Gujarat-based Sunshine Global Hospitals with a combined capacity of 350 beds in Surat and Vadod ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation aviation journey. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Mumbai long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport. He added that the Navi Mumbai International Airport would play a major role in establishing th ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation's aviation journey. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Mumbai's long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport. He added that the Navi Mumbai International Airport would play a major role in establish ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation's aviation journey. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Mumbai's long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport. He added that the Navi Mumbai International Airport would play a major role in establish ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] October 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu praised Mumbai's growing potential at the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, stating that the city is going to become a dream destination for the world. Speaking at the event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the airport, Kinjarapu highlighted the airport's significance in establishing Mumbai as a major aviation hub." "I come from Andhra. Everyone spoke ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate state-of-the-art Navi Mumbai International Airport on October 8 -- a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between Mumbai International Airport Ltd (a subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Ltd.) holding 74 per cent stake, and CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd.), holding 26 per cent. The Navi Mumbai Airport will be the second international airport in Mumbai, after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Inter ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday called Navi Mumbai International Airport the creation of "every hand and heart" that built it. The Airport is scheduled to be inaugurated on October 8. "To every hand that worked and every heart that cared, this is your creation," said Gautam Adani in a post on social media platform X. The billionaire industrialist said this while sharing his son Jeet Adani's post on X. In the post, Jeet Adani, Adani Airpo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 3 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has allowed shops and commercial establishments, including residential hotels, restaurants, eateries, theatres, places of public amusement or entertainment, to remain open all 24 hours a day across the state. A Government Resolution (GR) issued to this effect on October 1, however, made it clear that establishments involved the sale and supply of liquor, including wine shops, beer bars, dance bars, hookah parlours, discotheques and permit rooms, ca ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 3: The Navi Mumbai International Airport received the crucial Aerodrome Licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on September 30, clearing the final regulatory hurdle before its much-anticipated inauguration on October 8. This milestone authorises the airport to commence commercial operations, enabling both domestic and international flights. The licence brings Mumbai closer to having a second world-class airport to ease congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Int ...Read More >
Adani Group's Navi Mumbai International Airport is scheduled for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, following multiple delays and recent DGCA license approval. Gautam Adani visited the site, expressing deep gratitude to the diverse workforce. This joint venture aims to significantly reduce congestion at Mumbai airport, initially handling 20 million passengers annually. Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to be inaugurated on October 8, after facing ...Read More >
Gurugram - Airbus and Air India have inaugurated a world-class pilot training centre in Gurugram, Haryana. This benchmark facility will train more than 5,000 new pilots over the next decade to support the exponential growth of commercial aviation in India. The 50:50 joint venture facility was inaugurated by India's Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, in the presence of Air India CEO Campbell Wilson as well as Airbus Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Aircraft Christian ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: Patel Retail Limited (BSE: 544487 | NSE: PATELRMART) a diversified retail and food processing company, today announced the opening of its 46th store - Patel's R Mart - in Kalyan. Located in the Yogi Dham area, this marks the company's 7th store in Kalyan, further consolidating its presence in one of the region's fastest-growing suburban markets. Also Read | Bihar SIR Final Electoral Roll Released on voters.eci.gov.in; Know How To Check Your Name in Vo ...Read More >
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