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13 Aug

Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 profit upsurge 62.6%

Business CorrespondentBusiness, News

New Delhi: Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), which runs fast-food chains such as Domino's Pizza and Dunkin Donuts, on Wednesday reported a 62.58 percent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 94.33 crore during the June quarter. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 58.02 crore in the April-June quarter a year ago, JFL, a unit of Jubilant Indian group, said in a regulatory filing. Revenue from operations rose 16.95 percent to Rs 2,260.86 crore in the June quarter from Rs 1,933.06 crore a year ago. Its total expenses rose 15.3 per cent to Rs 2,153.74 crore in the…

13 Aug

Better than 10,000 steps? try this walk

Banasree SarkarLifestyle

A Japanese walking technique is going viral for challenging the long-standing belief that 10,000 steps a day is the key to fitness. Known as Japanese interval walking, the method alternates three minutes of brisk walking with three minutes of slow walking, repeated over 30 minutes—and it's delivering impressive results. Dr. Kristian Karstoft of the University of Copenhagen explains the brisk intervals should be fast enough to make speaking in full sentences difficult, while the slow intervals allow full recovery. He says the method provides benefits similar to running, without the joint strain, making it ideal for older adults. Fitter individuals…

13 Aug

Agartala wants to finish the road and storm water drain improvements before Durga Puja

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Agartala Smart City Limited is making rapid progress on infrastructure projects worth over Rs 844 crore, with plans to finish major storm water drain and road construction work before the upcoming Durga Puja festival. Dr. Shailesh, CEO of Agartala Smart City Limited, said the organization has undertaken 65 projects, all of which have now been completed. Addressing the city’s long-standing issue with waterlogging and flooding, Dr. Shailesh explained that 24 projects worth nearly Rs 65 crore were executed to tackle this problem. “As part of this effort, six new flood pumps were installed, and storm water drains were redesigned for…

13 Aug

Nepal Sets Up First Nationwide Glacial Lake Monitoring Grid

MohiniNepal

Nepal’s government has unveiled its first national glacial lake monitoring system, consisting of over 30 sensors placed across lakes at risk of sudden bursting due to climate change. The system feeds real-time data to a central alert center linked with mobile emergency services. Early warning trials showed reduced false alarms and faster response during monsoon threats. The project is funded by a mix of state revenue and international climate grants. Experts in northern India and Bangladesh’s Chattogram Hills are coordinating to replicate cross-border early warning systems, aiming to streamline flood disaster responses in the Himalayas.

13 Aug

Paytm Shares Rally 6% As RBI Grants In-Principle Approval To Subsidiary For Online Payment Aggregation

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, jumped up to 6% to ₹1,186 on Wednesday, August 13, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted in-principle approval to its subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL), to operate as an online payment aggregator. This allows PPSL to resume onboarding merchants, a process halted since November 2022 due to regulatory restrictions. However, the RBI has asked the company to conduct a thorough system and cybersecurity audit, with the report due within six months. If the company fails to submit the audit, the provisional approval will be withdrawn. Initially, Paytm had…

13 Aug

Amit Shah calls Rs 8,146 crore Arunachal Pradesh power project a catalyst for development of NE

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Union Cabinet's approval of a 700 MW power project in Arunachal Pradesh, claiming it would spur the Northeast's development and open up new avenues for expansion and prosperity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a meeting of the Union Cabinet that authorized an investment of Rs 8146.21 crore for the development of the 700 MW Tato-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi Yomi district. The project is expected to be finished in 72 months. "Congratulations to the people of Arunachal Pradesh on PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's approval of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric…

13 Aug

Assam Rifles confiscate areca nuts in Champhai, Mizoram, valued at Rs 2.48 crore

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Assam Rifles carried out a successful operation in Mizoram’s Champhai district, seizing 466 bags of illegal areca nuts valued at around Rs 2.48 crore. The contraband, weighing approximately 35,560 kilograms, was recovered during a coordinated patrol in the Ruantlang area on August 11. Acting on reliable intelligence, Assam Rifles launched a well-planned operation involving area surveillance and patrols to intercept the illegal shipment. The recovered goods were handed over to the Customs Preventive Force in Champhai for further investigation and legal action. This operation underlines Assam Rifles’ ongoing vigilance and swift response in curbing the smuggling of contraband in the…

13 Aug

Brazil Launches National Biodiversity Census Through Citizen Science App

MohiniInternational

Brazil has launched a nationwide biodiversity census campaign using a free smartphone app that invites citizens to photograph and report local flora and fauna. The app, supported by the Ministry of Environment and UNESCO, ties into real-time species mapping across the Amazon rainforest, Atlantic Forest, and Pantanal. Data collected assists in tracking endangered species and deforestation areas. The app already has over 250,000 users, with schools encouraged to use it in environmental studies. Conservation groups in Nepal and Bhutan are impressed and exploring similar apps, especially for documenting Himalayan wildlife and mountaintop vegetation.

13 Aug

VOL 7, ISSUE 28 – The Mileage

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12 Aug

Fashion Factory Announces “No Conditions Sale” – 50% Off on Top Brands + Free Gifts!

Business BureauBusiness

Get ready, fashion lovers! Fashion Factory, Reliance Retail’s newest fashion discount destination, is bringing you the No Conditions Sale – a shopping event where deals you can’t resist. From 14th to 17th August 2025,enjoy Flat 50% OFF on all your favorite national and international fashion brands – plus a free gift on apparel shopping worth ₹2,499 and above. From Levi’s, Pepe, Park Avenue, Raymond, ColorPlus, Parx, Turtle, Twills, Huur, Lee Cooper, Indibee, John Players, Netplay, Peter England, Killer, Pine Club, Saddle & Mallet and more–every brand you love is part of this mega sale. Whether it’s classic formals, smart casuals,…