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Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October; expands Premium Economy to 6 Indian cities
Emirates will introduce its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Delhi route starting October 25. This move expands the airline's double-decker service to a third Indian city. Premium Economy will also become available on six Indian destinations by month's end. The airline cites strong demand as a reason for these network enhancements. Emirates is also opening new retail travel stores and a call centre in India.
Metro Rail Safety Commissioner asks BMRCL to probe after MP Surya flags repeated service disruptions
Metro safety chief has ordered Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) to investigate three years of service disruptions following a complaint by MP Tejasvi Surya. The directive mandates a report on corrective measures for incidents like the recent June 23rd failure caused by a Current Collector Device fault. Surya emphasized passenger safety as paramount, urging the state government to address systemic issues impacting commuter confidence and reliability.
PNB to focus on Retail, Agriculture, MSME advances, CASA deposits to boost profitability: MD Ashok Chandra
Punjab National Bank is set to prioritize retail, agriculture, and MSME lending, alongside boosting low-cost deposits to fuel growth. MD and CEO Ashok Chandra highlighted the bank's strong financial position and commitment to digital expansion and customer service. PNB aims to contribute to India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047, integrating ESG principles for responsible and sustainable development.
Slow motion: US companies cautious amid India's mega M&E Boom
American media giants are rethinking their India strategy. Recent years saw major players like Disney and Paramount adjust their stakes or exit operations. Lionsgate sold its streaming service. These moves reflect the challenges of India's competitive media landscape. Companies are now focusing more on content licensing rather than direct investment in local platforms.
Apple in talks with ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank to start payment service in India: Report
Apple Inc. is in discussions with key Indian banks and global card networks in preparation to start Apple Pay in the world’s most populous country.