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Business Upturn
2 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Titagarh Rail secures Rs 430.53 crore order for Pune Metro
By Aman Shukla Published on June 28, 2025, 15:22 IST Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, along with its associate company Titagarh Firema S.p.A, has received a Letter of Approval from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited for the supply of 12 additional trainsets for the Pune Metro Rail Project. The order is a variation under Clause A.6 of the original contract (P1/RS-01/2018), which covers the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning of electrical multiple units (EMUs), and personnel training. This latest addition brings the total order value for this variation to approximately ₹430.53 crore. This development builds on the earlier contract awarded in August 2019 and reflects Maha-Metro's continued trust in the Titagarh group for delivering high-quality rolling stock solutions. The contract is to be fulfilled within a 30-month timeframe. The order is entirely domestic and aligns with the broader infrastructure push for metro rail networks across Indian cities. With this project, Titagarh Rail Systems further strengthens its position in the urban mobility segment. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
India.com
3 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez Wedding: Star studded event, celebrations, luxury, and mass protests
(Image: Instagram/laurensanchezbezos) New Delhi: The world's fourth richest man and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos married Lauren Sanchez on Friday, June 27. The first picture of the two has surfaced after the wedding. In this, Sanchez is seen in a long white dress. At the same time, Bezos was seen wearing a black coat and tie. The couple thanked the guests who attended the wedding ceremony. Where was the wedding held? Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez got married on an island in Venice's lagoon in Italy. This wedding is being called the 'biggest wedding of the century'. About 200 to 250 high-profile guests had arrived from all over the world to attend the wedding. These include big names like US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, Queen of Jordan, Kris Jenner, Kim and Khloe Kardashian. Where to see wedding photos After the wedding, two photos have been posted from Sanchez's verified Instagram account. This account was created recently. Only these two photos have been posted on it. However, it is not mentioned where the photo was taken from. Where did Bezos and Sanchez stay? Bezos and Sanchez arrived in Venice on Wednesday, June 25 by helicopter and stayed at the luxurious 'Aman' hotel located on the banks of the Grand Canal. The rent of a room here is around 4,000 euros i.e. about Rs 4.68 lakh per night. The main wedding event took place on Friday on the island of San Giorgio, located in front of St. Mark's Square. The couple took wedding vows in a black-tie ceremony. Protests against the wedding Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding ceremony has also been opposed. Protests were held at various places in Venice against Jeff Bezos' wedding. During this, the protesters waved banners that read 'No place for Bezos'. The protesters have called it an example of 'selling Venice to the rich'. The protest signs on the banks of the canals read, 'Tax the billionaires.' By the time you read this, Jeff Bezos' wealth has increased more than your monthly salary. At the same time, many locals consider it beneficial for the city's economy. Hotel owners and tour guides say that the city benefits from the expenses of rich guests.
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Critical reservoirs Lakes Mead, Powell hit 'alarmingly low levels' again
A report shows that both Mead and Powell have "reached alarmingly low levels, holding just one-third of their usual capacity." After a brief reprieve in 2023 and early 2024, a long-simmering water crisis in the West is back with a vengeance, impacting massive water reservoirs, drought conditions and wildfire concerns. In fact, according to a recent report from environmental firm AEM, the western United States faces "a rapidly worsening drought crisis, with affected areas nearly tripling compared to last year." "The drought in the West is a real concern," said AEM senior meteorologist James Aman in an e-mail to USA TODAY. "Over the past few weeks, drought has worsened in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and northern Utah," he said. Overall, the recent western drought was at its worst in late 2021, when nearly 94% of the West was in drought, before easing in 2023-24. It is now at 58%. Of particular concern in the Southwest are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and Powell, which remain far below capacity. The Colorado River and the two reservoirs have been in crisis because of a multidecade drought in the West intensified by climate change, rising demand and overuse. The river also serves Mexico and more than two dozen Native American tribes, produces hydropower, and supplies water to farms that grow most of the nation's winter vegetables. The report shows that both Mead and Powell, crucial reservoirs that provide drinking water for 40 million Americans, have "reached alarmingly low levels, holding just one-third of their usual capacity. This shortage poses significant challenges to agriculture, urban water supplies, and industries reliant on consistent water availability," according to the report. This is up from a low point in 2022, when they were 25% full, but still far from their historic highs of the early 2000s, when they were 95% full. What's the latest on Lakes Mead and Powell? Could they drop to record low levels this year? The two reservoirs are located in the Southwest, with huge Lake Mead primarily in Nevada and Powell located along the Utah-Arizona border. Aman said that "in historical terms, current water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead remain very low. Lake Mead is currently at only 31% of capacity," he said. Lake Powell is at 34% capacity, according to David Simeral, a scientist with the Desert Research Institute. Lake Mead and Lake Powell did see water levels increase a bit early this summer, as spring snowmelt worked its way down the Colorado River system, according to Aman. "However, as the summer progresses, lake-levels will begin to decrease," he said. "Water levels are projected to continue falling through the end of this year. The lowest level ever recorded at Lake Mead was 1,041 feet in July 2022 (lowest level since the reservoir started filling in the 1930s). Projections show Lake Mead remaining just above 1,050 feet by later this year, so it would not set a new record low this year." However, long-range projections show even lower water levels by later 2026, with some chance of reaching near the record low, Aman said. The two reservoirs are vital for water supply in the West, according to Aman: "Seven states use Colorado River for parts of their water supply (Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California). Just over 50% is used for farm irrigation, and almost 20% is used for drinking water. Lake Mead and Lake Powell are by far the two largest reservoirs on the Colorado River." KDSK-TV reported that the Colorado River, which connects the two lakes, provides drinking water for major cities including Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix, as well as 90% of Las Vegas's drinking water. Expanding drought in the West Just one year ago, only 18% of the western U.S. was in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. As of this week's monitor, that number is up to 58%. This significant drought expansion "raises serious concerns about water availability, agricultural productivity, wildfire threats, and infrastructure stability across the region," the AEM report said. The latest medium and long-range outlooks from the National Weather Service (NWS) Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicate below-normal precipitation in the area for the next several months, according to Aman. Additionally, hotter-than-normal temperatures are expected across the Rockies, Pacific Northwest, and the Upper Midwest, exacerbating drought conditions and placing significant stress on regional electric grids, the AEM report stated. Some good news However, there is some good news in one part of the West: "An active North American monsoon is anticipated to continue through all of July and possibly into August," Aman told USA TODAY. "This is likely to bring above-normal rain and thunderstorms to parts of the Southwest U.S. We agree with the NWS CPC outlooks that show above-normal precipitation is likely across Arizona and New Mexico, and perhaps into southeast Utah and western Colorado through all of July." He added that parts of the Southwest have very deep drought, so just a single summer of above-normal rainfall won't be enough to eliminate drought in these areas. Wildfire worries The severe drought conditions are further intensifying wildfire risks in the West, particularly around the July 4th holiday, historically associated with increased wildfire activity, the AEM report said. Areas such as California, the Great Basin, and the northern Rockies are projected to face above-normal fire potential throughout the summer months, further straining firefighting resources and endangering communities. Canada is also facing extreme fire danger across western provinces, with burned acreage already triple the seasonal average. 'This summer will bring a dangerous combination of heat, dryness, and fuel buildup that elevates wildfire risks across North America,' said Aman. 'We're already seeing an above-average number of wildfires in the U.S., with similar trends north of the border.' Why might July 4 be especially dangerous for wildfires? "There is a huge spike in the number of human-caused wildfires in the United States around the 4th of July holiday, related to the improper use of fireworks," Aman told USA TODAY. "When plotted on a map, the highest concentration of wildfires caused by fireworks occurs in the western half of the U.S., mainly in national parks, national forests, and certain other rural areas. Other smaller clusters of wildfires caused by fireworks are seen around some large U.S. cities, and in national parks and forests in the eastern U.S."
Business Upturn
6 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Sarda Energy receives consent to operate Coal Gasifier Plant in Raipur
Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited has recently informed exchanges that the company received approval from the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB), Raipur, to operate its Coal Gasifier Plant. The consent has been granted under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. According to the disclosure, the consent covers the operation of a Coal Gasifier Plant with a capacity of 3,606.15 Nm³/hr. The unit is intended for use at the company's Pellet Plant located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This regulatory approval allows Sarda Energy & Minerals to proceed with operations at the specified capacity in accordance with environmental compliance requirements. In the meantime, Sarda Energy & Minerals shares closed at ₹450.20 on Friday. The stock opened at ₹448.50 and touched a high of ₹452.00 during the day, while the low stood at ₹444.85. The company's 52-week high is ₹563.45, and the 52-week low is ₹229.50. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Local Italy
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Local Italy
Bezos, Sánchez say 'I do' in a divided Venice
"This city seems impossible! It can't exist and yet, here it is!" an enchanted Bezos told a La Repubblica journalist Thursday who got close to the magnate as he whizzed around the canals by boat. But protesters had a different view, wondering how long Venice can endure: While the billionaires party, activists say the fragile city is sinking, overrun by tourists, and a victim of depopulation as locals unable to pay soaring rents are forced out. "No Kings, No Bezos" read a sign in green neon projected on the St Mark's Campanile tower on Thursday night. Serenaded Sánchez late Friday posted a photo on Instagram -- under a new name, laurensanchezbezos -- showing her in a long flowing white dress and him in black tie, though it did not provide any indication where it was taken. Bezos and Sánchez, a former news anchor and entertainment reporter, celebrated their nuptials with guests including Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Orlando Bloom. The tech magnate, 61, and Sánchez, 55, are staying at the Aman hotel, a luxury 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal with a view of the Rialto bridge. Other A-list guests are staying at the Gritti Palace and the St. Regis. The couple exchanged vows at a black-tie ceremony on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore Friday afternoon, according to Italian media reports. The wedding is thought to have taken place in a vast open-air amphitheatre on the island, which sits across from Venice's iconic St Mark's Square. The newlyweds were to be serenaded by Matteo Bocelli, son of the famed opera singer Andrea Bocelli, reports said. Michelin-starred chef Fabrizio Mellino prepared the wedding dinner, while the cake has been made by French pastry chef Cedric Grolet, the Corriere della Sera said. Sánchez is alleged to have prepared 27 outfits to wear during the festivities. 'Enchanted' Wedding guests snapped by paparazzi as they hopped into boats included Jordan's Queen Rania, French luxury goods executive Francois-Henri Pinault, American football player Tom Brady, US fashion designer Spencer Antle, the singer Usher, and Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner. The guests reportedly lunched Thursday in the gardens of Villa Baslini, on the islet of San Giovanni Evangelista. The celebrations are set to end Saturday with a party likely at the Arsenale, a vast shipyard complex dating back to when the city was a naval powerhouse. Bezos and Sánchez are donating three million euros ($3.5 million) to the city, according to Veneto's regional president Luca Zaia, and are employing historic Venetian artisans. Venice's oldest pastry maker Rosa Salva is baking 19th-century "fishermen's biscuits" for party bags that will also contain something by Laguna B, renowned for its handblown Murano glass. Trump and her family visited a glass-blowing workshop on the small island of Murano on Wednesday, according to the owner. "They were amazed and enchanted by the magic of glass," Massimiliano Schiavon told the Corriere della Sera, adding that the family had a go at blowing glass. Venice, home to the oldest film festival in the world, is used to VIPs whizzing around in speed boats, and happily hosted the star-studded nuptials of Hollywood actor George Clooney in 2014. Some say this wedding too brings good business. Italy's tourism ministry said Friday it expected the wedding to bring the city nearly one billion euros, with about 895 million of that estimated to come from the "media visibility" generated. But critics say Bezos, one of the world's richest men and founder of a company regularly scrutinised for how it treats its workers, is different. "Tax Billionaires", read protest signs along canals. "In the time it takes you to read this, Jeff Bezos's wealth has increased by more than your monthly salary", they read in English and Italian. Environmental activists have also pointed to the carbon footprint of the mega yachts and dozens of private jets -- at least 95 -- bringing the rich and famous to the city. But Samuel Silvestri, a 55-year-old salesman, welcomed the extravaganza. "Over-tourism is caused by those people who come with a backpack and their own food, and contribute very little," he said, "not those who transform Venice into a mini-Monte Carlo. This marriage helps the image of the city." Italy's health ministry has issued a red heat alert for Venice for the weekend, part of a heatwave affecting much of southern Europe.
