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Bengaluru commuters may soon see another increase in Namma Metro fares, as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has proposed a 5 per cent ticket price rise that awaits approval from the Karnataka government. This potential hike comes just a year after a steep fare escalation of up to 71 per cent, which already made Namma Metro one of India’s most expensive metro systems. What’s Being Proposed According to BMRCL sources, the planned revision would raise ticket costs gradually, with a minimum increase of ₹1 and a maximum of ₹5 depending on travel distance. For example, journeys such as Majestic to Whitefield or Bommasandra could move from ₹80 to ₹84 if the hike is approved, while shorter routes like Majestic to Challaghatta would rise from ₹60 to ₹63. The metro authority has suggested implementing this increase soon, arguing it’s necessary to balance rising operational costs. Officials have reportedly told the state government that delaying a small hike now could lead to an even larger increase — up to 10 per cent — next year, adding urgency to the proposal. Commuter Backlash and Political Opposition The proposal has sparked strong opposition from daily riders and political figures alike. Many commuters…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

India may once again see Formula One cars on track, as discussions are underway to bring the championship back to the Buddh International Circuit after more than a decade since the last race was held there in 2013. Formula One Could Return to India After a Decade-Long Absence at Buddh Circuit The central government has informally nudged the current custodians of the circuit to lease the facility to a professional sports management firm for a fixed period, with the aim of enabling the return of the Indian round of the F1 calendar. As part of this push, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently met officials from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority and asked them to actively explore ways to revive the Grand Prix in India. The move to restart Formula One races is linked to India’s broader strategy of attracting major international sporting events ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and to bolster the country’s long-term ambition of hosting the 2036 Olympic Games. The YEIDA currently owns and oversees the Formula One track, which was built at a cost of around ₹2,000 crore, after the original developer, Jaypee Group, declared bankruptcy in June 2024. Government Pushes Short-Term Management…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that the Noida International Airport is expected to be inaugurated later this month, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to preside over the opening. Noida International Airport Likely to Be Inaugurated This Month, Says UP CM Yogi Adityanath Addressing a press conference in Lucknow focused on the Union Budget, Yogi Adityanath stated that the airport infrastructure is fully prepared and that the final formalities for securing the mandatory aerodrome licence are nearing completion. Expressing confidence about the timeline, the chief minister said, “I believe that this month, the airport will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.” Once operations begin, the Jewar airport will become the second international airport serving the NCR, a move expected to ease the heavy passenger load currently handled by Indira Gandhi International Airport. The new facility will also mark Uttar Pradesh’s fifth international airport, adding to the existing ones in Lucknow, Varanasi, Kushinagar, and Ayodhya. Officials familiar with the project said the only significant clearance still pending is the aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which is required before commercial flights can begin. According to these officials, a review meeting is likely to take…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

In a groundbreaking policy shift, the Kerala government has announced that education up to the graduate level will now be free for students enrolled in Arts and Science courses in government and aided colleges. This move, unveiled in the Kerala State Budget 2026–27, marks the first time in the country that undergraduate tuition fees are being waived entirely, expanding the state’s longstanding commitment to accessible public education. Extending Free Education Beyond Schooling Kerala already has a long tradition of offering free education through higher secondary (Class 12) in government institutions. However, under the new budget presented by Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal, this benefit has been extended to include undergraduate degrees — specifically Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs. Students attending government and aided colleges will no longer be charged tuition fees, lifting a significant financial burden for families and broadening access to higher education. Aiming for Greater Access and Equity The policy is designed to make college education more inclusive, particularly for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who might otherwise struggle to afford university fees. Educators and policy analysts have noted that removing tuition barriers can lead to higher enrolment rates, improved educational outcomes and…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

A new public opinion survey has revealed a significant shift in how people in Canada perceive immigration. According to the latest findings, 48 per cent of Canadians believe immigration is having a mostly negative impact on the country, a marked change from earlier years when sentiment was largely positive. The results point to growing unease driven by economic and social pressures rather than opposition to immigration itself. A Sharp Turn in Public Opinion The survey, conducted by Research Co., shows that negative perceptions of immigration have risen sharply. Only 34 per cent of respondents now feel immigration has a positive effect, while the rest remain neutral or undecided. This represents one of the most notable reversals in public sentiment on immigration in Canada in over a decade. Housing Crisis at the Centre of Concerns One of the biggest drivers behind this shift is housing affordability. Many Canadians believe rapid population growth, fuelled in part by high immigration levels, has intensified pressure on housing supply. Rising rents, record home prices, and limited availability in major cities have led to the perception that infrastructure development has not kept pace with population growth. Strain on Jobs and Public Services Beyond housing, concerns extend…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reiterated India’s strong push for high-speed rail as outlined in the Union Budget 2026-27, saying that passengers could travel from **Chennai to Bengaluru in approximately 1 hour 13 minutes once the proposed corridor is operational. This would represent a dramatic improvement over the current travel times by road or conventional trains, underpinning India’s ambition to modernise major inter-city connectivity. The announcement reflects the government’s focus on creating world-class rail infrastructure capable of facilitating fast, efficient, and sustainable mobility between major economic hubs in the south of the country. As part of broader high-speed rail planning announced in Budget 2026, this corridor would be one of several that dramatically reduce travel times across key cities. Budget 2026 Accelerates High-Speed Rail Corridors In the 2026-27 budget, the government announced plans to develop seven high-speed rail corridors connecting major metros and business cities, positioning them as “growth connectors.” These proposed lines include routes such as Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Chennai–Bengaluru, Delhi–Varanasi, and Varanasi–Siliguri — each intended to bridge economic centres with drastically reduced travel times compared to current options. The Chennai–Bengaluru high-speed link, if realised, forecasts speeds that allow trains to travel roughly 350 km between the two cities…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Writing goals in ink and strategies in pencil is a simple line, but it carries a modern truth about ambition: clarity matters, and so does flexibility.In a world that rewards speed, it is easy to confuse movement with progress. We chase the next trend, copy someone else’s roadmap, and measure our worth by how busy we look. This quote pushes back. It argues that the most serious people are not the ones who obsess over perfect plans, but the ones who commit to a direction, then adapt their route with humility.Why Goals Belong in InkAn ink goal is a decision. It is the part of your life you are willing to defend against distractions, moods, and shifting priorities. Ink does not mean stubbornness, it means clarity. If you want to build a business, improve your health, publish a book, or learn a skill, you need an anchor that stays steady even when motivation dips.A clear goal also solves a quiet but costly problem: scattered effort. Many people have the talent and energy to do meaningful work, but they spread it across too many “maybes.” Ink forces selection. It makes you say, “This is what I’m building this year,” and that…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

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“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes,” wrote Carl Jung, and the line feels like a clean split between two ways of living. One is outward-facing. It is full of plans, comparisons, ambitions, and imagined futures. The other is inward-facing. It is quieter, less performative, and far more demanding. Jung’s point is not that dreams are useless. It is that a life led only from the outside remains partly asleep.Looking Outside: The Comfort of Endless PossibilityTo “look outside” is to place the centre of gravity in the external world. It is the version of you that scrolls, watches, benchmarks, collects opinions, and stays busy. Outward attention can be productive. It helps you learn skills, find mentors, notice opportunities, and build a career. But it also has a trap built into it.The trap is postponement.When the focus stays outside, life becomes a series of “once this happens” moments. Once the job changes. Once the money improves. Once the body transforms. Once the relationship feels perfect. The mind stays in projection mode. It lives in what could be, what should be, and what others seem to have figured out. That is why Jung uses the word “dreams.” A dream is vivid,…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

India’s digital transformation has unlocked unprecedented access to banking, payments, and services. But alongside convenience, a darker reality has emerged—one that disproportionately affects older adults. Digital fraud targeting senior citizens has quietly escalated into a national crisis, exploiting trust, unfamiliarity with evolving technology, and fear-driven manipulation.In recent months, terms like digital arrest, fake KYC updates, and police impersonation scams have become alarmingly common. Seniors are increasingly being coerced into transferring their life savings or sharing sensitive details under the guise of compliance, urgency, or legal threat. While cybercrime affects all age groups, the elderly remain particularly vulnerable due to lower digital literacy and their likelihood towards trusting individuals with authority. The scale of the crisisThe scale of the problem is staggering. According to India’s Ministry of Finance, high-value cyber fraud cases (those involving amounts exceeding INR 1,00,000) rose by more than four times, from 6,699 cases in FY 2023 to 29,082 cases in FY 2024. These incidents alone resulted in losses of nearly INR 1.77 billion.Data from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) paints an even grimmer picture. In May 2024, India recorded nearly 7,000 cybercrime complaints every day, with 85% linked to online financial fraud. While official data does…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed