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Complete Stormwater Drainage Project by Year-End: Maheshwar Rao

Complete Stormwater Drainage Project by Year-End: Maheshwar Rao

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Bengaluru, June 30: BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has instructed officials to complete the stormwater drainage work undertaken around Sindhoora Kalyana Mantapa in JP Nagar by the end of this year, in order to prevent flooding in the surrounding areas. During an inspection tour of various locations in the city's South Zone today, he stated that a 1.3 km-long stormwater drain is being constructed to connect Sindhoora Kalyana Mantapa to K-210. He directed officials to expedite the completion of this project to avoid flooding during the rainy season. He further emphasized that barricading must be installed near chambers at the construction sites to ensure safety and prevent any untoward incidents. Proper maintenance of pedestrian pathways along the construction zone was also i...
Over 4,300 People Participated in Two-Day E-Khata Drive; 1,259 Final E-Khatas Issued On the Spot

Over 4,300 People Participated in Two-Day E-Khata Drive; 1,259 Final E-Khatas Issued On the Spot

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300 Tokens Issued in Today’s E-Khata Drive Bengaluru, June 30: A “Mega E-Khata Drive” was organized over the last two days at the Sahakara Nagar Playground, located within the Byatarayanapura Assembly Constituency under BBMP’s Yelahanka Zone. Approximately 4,300 citizens participated in this initiative held yesterday and today. Applicants from seven wards under the Byatarayanapura constituency, along with participants from the Yelahanka Assembly Constituency and other BBMP zones, attended the drive to submit their applications for E-Khatas. During the two-day E-Khata Drive, a total of 4,300 people were issued tokens. Out of these, 1,694 applications were processed, and 1,259 final E-Khatas were approved and handed over on the spot. Among the 1,694 applications received, 435...
UrbanVault Expands into Gurgaon with Premium Centres on Golf Course Road, to Invest ₹100 Crore in FY26 for Pan-India Growth

UrbanVault Expands into Gurgaon with Premium Centres on Golf Course Road, to Invest ₹100 Crore in FY26 for Pan-India Growth

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The new facility offers more than 700 desks, with a per-seat cost ranging from INR 12,000 per month. Bengaluru, June 30, 2025: UrbanVault (UV), one of India’s fastest-growing and leading workspace solution providers, today announced its entry into the Gurgaon market with the launch of two new premium centres on the prestigious Golf Course Road. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in UrbanVault’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its national presence in India’s most dynamic commercial corridors. The newly launched centres, housed in Paras Twin Tower, add a combined 35,000 sq. ft. of Grade A workspace and approximately 700 premium seats to UrbanVault’s portfolio. Located in Sector 54, On Golf Course Road one of Gurgaon’s most sought-after business districts, the facilit...
Atlantic Union Bank Closes Sale of Approximately $2 Billion of Commercial Real Estate Loans to Blackstone

Atlantic Union Bank Closes Sale of Approximately $2 Billion of Commercial Real Estate Loans to Blackstone

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Richmond, Va. & New York, June 26, 2025 – Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (NYSE: AUB) (“Atlantic Union”), the holding company for Atlantic Union Bank (the “Bank”), and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) jointly announced today the closing of the sale of approximately $2 billion of the Bank’s performing commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans acquired from Sandy Spring Bank to vehicles affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (“BREDS”). The CRE loan sale was contemplated and announced as part of Atlantic Union’s merger with Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc., which closed on April 1, 2025. “After closing our acquisition of Sandy Spring, we have been focused on integration and execution,” said John Asbury, president and CEO of Atlantic Union. “Today’s announcement is another proof point o...
Still mopping it old school: Dyson study reveals India’s obsession with clean homes, but we could be making our floors dirtier

Still mopping it old school: Dyson study reveals India’s obsession with clean homes, but we could be making our floors dirtier

Home Improvement, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
Dyson’s first Global Wet Cleaning Study unveils insights into global cleaning habits, frustrations with existing wet cleaning tools, and the inefficiencies of traditional methods.  Key findings from the Dyson Global Wet Cleaning Study 2025: In India, 49% of people don’t change the water after cleaning each room. Nearly 1 in 3 Indian households spend over 2 hours on routine floor cleaning, far exceeding the global average. The use of mops and cloths for wet cleaning is highest among Indians in APAC. Top frustrations with existing methods include inefficient cleaning, slippery floors, edge-cleaning struggles, and time-consuming. Bangalore, 27th June 2025: Today, Dyson announced the results of its first Global Wet Cleaning Study, to investigate wet cleaning habits and ...
Dubai’s Azizi Developments Unveils Real Estate Deals Exclusive to Investors in New Delhi

Dubai’s Azizi Developments Unveils Real Estate Deals Exclusive to Investors in New Delhi

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The emirate’s leading private developer is hosting a special sales event in New Delhi, India, with new and previously unseen buildings being released exclusively for attending investors Azizi Developments, the United Arab Emirates’ leading private real estate developer, is inviting investors in New Delhi, India to a one-of-a-kind exhibition where it will unveil previously unseen units and buildings – some of Dubai’s best performing and highest return yielding property assets – exclusive to investors attending the event. Indian buyers will be able to secure these special deals at the dedicated sales event only, hosted at the Le Méridien New Delhi - Sovereign I Hall, New Delhi, on Saturday, the 28th of June, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- Dubai's...
60% of Indians Sleep less than 6 Hours Nightly as Sleep Supplements Surge 650%

60% of Indians Sleep less than 6 Hours Nightly as Sleep Supplements Surge 650%

Home Improvement, LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
AGR Knowledge Services reveals how sleep deprivation is driving India's newest wellness market Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-Jun 27, 2025 12:31 IST Three out of five Indians aren't getting adequate nightly sleep, with a quarter reporting their sleep has worsened since the pandemic, according to a new trend report from AGR Knowledge Services. Rather than seeking medical help, most are turning to online solutions and supplements, creating a booming marketplace for sleep aids. The report, "The Modern Sleep Bazaar: How Sleep Debt Became India's Wellness Opportunity," analyzed digital conversations, search queries and consumer sentiment to map the country's growing sleep crisis and the commercial response. When Rest Takes a Backseat: Indians Sleep Less Than 6 Hours​ Key find...
SOUL Festival Announces its Third Chapter – 9th to 13th October at Soneva Fushi

SOUL Festival Announces its Third Chapter – 9th to 13th October at Soneva Fushi

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India-Jun 24, 2025 13:43 IST Returning for its third chapter, SOUL Festival unfolds once more from October 9 to 13, 2025, at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives’ untamed Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Set within a sanctuary of barefoot luxury at the world’s best beach resort, the five-day retreat is a deeply immersive celebration of wellness, healing wisdom and human connection – uniting a global community of seekers, changemakers and visionary wellbeing experts. Soneva Fushi - Wellness Group Activity with Sanctum The 2025 edition welcomes an inspiring line-up of international thought leaders and practitioners. Returning to the Maldives are Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gabriel Olszewski, whose energising morning rituals set the tone for each...
Indian Railways to make Passenger Reservation System multilingual with Focus on Passenger Convenience and Smart Ticketing

Indian Railways to make Passenger Reservation System multilingual with Focus on Passenger Convenience and Smart Ticketing

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New Passenger Reservation System Capable of generating over 1.5 lakh rail tickets per minute, i.e. about five times the current capacity of 32000 tickets in a minute, to be ready by year end. Indian Railways to make Passenger Reservation System multilingual with Focus on Passenger Convenience and Smart Ticketing To improve your travel uncertainty, Railway Ministry to soon implement advanced charting of waitlisted tickets; For trains departing before 2 pm, chart will be prepared by 9 pm previous day Tatkal Booking to Have Broad-Based Authentication via Aadhaar or Govt ID Linked to DigiLocker for Enhanced Security and Transparency Ticket Enquiry Capacity to Rise Tenfold—From 4 Lakh to Over 40 Lakh Enquiries Per Minute in New PRS System : 29 JUN 2025 6:31PM by PIB Delhi Indian Railway...
Growth momentum remains strong in H1 2025 with 33.7 msf of Grade A space uptake, a 13% YoY growth – Colliers India

Growth momentum remains strong in H1 2025 with 33.7 msf of Grade A space uptake, a 13% YoY growth – Colliers India

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Q2 2025 sees 17.8 msf of leasing and 14.9 msf of new supply across the top 7 cities, registering an 11% YoY growth in each Bengaluru & Hyderabad drive 45% of the total demand, and 51% of the new supply during the quarter Technology sector drives 47% of conventional leasing during Q2 2025, followed by BFSI firms at 19% share Flex spaces contribute close to one-fourth of the total office space demand in Q2 2025 Bengaluru, 26 June 2025: India’s office market continued its strong growth trajectory in Q2 2025, recording 17.8 million square feet of gross leasing across the top seven cities, an 11% increase compared to Q2 2024. This also marks a 12% growth compared to the office space demand in the first quarter of the year and underscores the resilience of commercial real esta...