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Movie theatres count on 5-day long weekend to boost sales, occupancy

On August 15, Stree 2, Vedaa, Khel Khel Mein, Double iSMART (in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil), and Thangalaan (in Tamil and Telugu) will be released

Govt's changed power export rules could lead to gain for Adani: Report

Plants selling their entire power to India's neighboring countries may be allowed a domestic grid connection in case of a consistent drop in offtake or payment defaults

AICTE, apna.co conclude youth empowering Silicon Valley Immersion Programme

This programme is designed to connect Indian youth with global tech giants and equip them with the skills needed to seize international opportunities

Provisioned, expect limited impact from SC's ruling, say metal majors

Mining industry hit estimated at Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 trillion, companies to closely watch states for next move

Telecom sector AGR rose 8.24% to Rs.2.7 trillion in FY24, shows Trai data

Spectrum usage charges collected by the government saw 32% fall

IGIA becomes 1st Indian airport to get net zero carbon emission status

Initially, the airport targeted to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2030, and the target has been achieved well ahead of schedule through various initiatives

Retailers expect to end EOSS with a bang this Independence Day weekend

Apparel and lifestyle retailers' sales have been under pressure since the festive season last year

Payment app Ongo launches instant National Common Mobility Card 'Ongo Ride'

Ongo, in a statement said, it has installed unique card dispensers with the UPI feature to facilitate these ready-to-use Ongo Ride cards at 12 CMRL metro stations in the city

Developer, investor sentiment in realty sector moderated in Apr-Jun: Report

While the overall sentiment remains optimistic, it has fallen considerably from the all-time high levels in the January-March quarter this year

RevPAR sees 4.8% growth in Apr-June quarter in hospitality sector: Report

However, sequentially, the June quarter recorded a dip in occupancy levels, which can be attributed to the onset of summer vacations and a subsequent decrease of corporate travel

Foxconn chairman Young Liu meets PM Modi, discusses India investment plan

Liu had also visited India in July last year to attend the Semicon India conclave where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Har Ghar Tiranga: Demand for flags helped women's SHGs thrive, says govt

Union Culture Secretary Govind Mohan said approximately 25 crore flags are needed annually and the production has shifted from large vendors to SHGs, turning them into a thriving industry

Brent oil broadly steady at $80 as fears over West Asia conflict ease

Brent crude futures slipped 10 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $80.59 a barrel by 1057 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 19 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $78.16 per barrel

Zepto raises $340 mn in Series G funding, valuation shoots to $5 bn

Of the $340 million that Zepto received, $250 million came from General Catalyst, $50 million from Mars Growth, and the remaining amount was fetched from existing investors

Cloud adoption surpassing AI; investments on rise, finds Wipro report

Only 10 per cent of the respondents surveyed reported that their AI adoption is outpacing the cloud

Tata Housing announces Independence Day offers to potential customers

In a statement, the company said it is providing exclusive Independence Day offers for its prestigious luxury projects in the South and West regions of India

Himachal CM Sukhu announces projects worth Rs 696 cr to boost tourism

The chief minister directed the officers to expedite the projects and complete them within stipulated time

India to open its 1st lithium mines in Chhattisgarh after GSI confirmation

Lithium, one of the 23 proposed exploration projects, is considered crucial for producing lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, which are in increasing demand

Delhi airport to restart Terminal 1 from Aug 17 with 13 daily flights

Terminal 1 was shut on June 28 when a section of roof collapsed and killed one person and injured six others

Centre to offer financial support to boost critical minerals sector growth

The focus of this initiative is to help find ways to develop extraction technology and better methods of beneficiation