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Bengaluru-based Scapia, a travel-fintech innovator, has secured $63 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst. This capital infusion will fuel the expansion of its integrated travel and financial services, including co-branded credit cards and AI-driven product development. The company aims to enhance user experience across bookings and payments, with domestic travel bookings showing significant growth.

Tier-2 cities are driving India's real estate boom, with Karnal emerging as a prime North Indian destination. Its strategic location, robust industrial base, and planned infrastructure, including upcoming RRTS connectivity, offer premium living without the congestion of metros. This makes Karnal an attractive hub for both residents and investors seeking luxury and convenience.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) is significantly expanding its 5G services across West Bengal, now live in Malda, Haldia, and Berhampur, with more cities like Durgapur and Gangtok to follow by June. This strategic rollout targets key industrial, commercial, and tourism hubs to meet rising data demand.

Plans 23 Domestic, 20 Int’l Destinations Through Connecting Flights

Mumbai International Airport is transforming into a destination, offering services like Pranaam personal escorts, a vibrant Summer Carnival, and Boarding Bites for gate-side food delivery. Passengers can also enjoy premium lounges, extensive shopping, a 3km art wall, and convenient Blinkit deliveries, all integrated through the Adani One app.

ixigo has launched a revolutionary AI-native travel app, transforming user experience into a personalized journey. The app features Tara, a multimodal AI assistant that plans and books travel, understanding natural language queries. New features like Trip Mode consolidate all travel details, while AI agents autonomously manage tasks like sending boarding passes and processing refunds, offering unparalleled convenience.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched new flexible international roaming packs for postpaid users, offering 7, 14, and 21-day options to match travel durations. These plans provide unlimited voice and data in 40+ destinations and limited benefits in over 120 countries, ensuring seamless global connectivity with built-in bill shock protection. Activation is easy via the Vi App.

Africa's Gaboon viper is a marvel of evolution. This large snake uses camouflage and patience to survive. Its unique features help control small mammal populations. Recent studies have identified distinct eastern and western species. These vipers are ground dwellers, preferring humid forests. They are mostly nocturnal hunters, lying in wait for prey.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari questioned the effectiveness of Delhi's Environment Compensation Cess (ECC) in tackling air pollution, highlighting that its collection on national highways hinders seamless travel and damages the reputation of road infrastructure projects. He suggested alternative funding mechanisms for municipal bodies, urging the Delhi government to address the issue to alleviate commuter woes.

E-Way Near Cyber City Set For Better Traffic Flow With New Road Redesign

The first leg of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from DND Flyway to Jaitpur is set to open in 20 days, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be invited for its inauguration. This 31.5-km stretch aims to decongest Delhi-NCR, reducing travel time to Jewar airport to 45 minutes and facilitating smoother journeys to western and central India.

Indian independent film Aranya Dhara is gaining international acclaim. The mini-film, a collaboration between Siva Patcha and Baalu Naidu, has won multiple awards. It recently received an Honorable Jury Mention at the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival. Aranya Dhara is praised for its bold storytelling, blending mythology, fantasy, and thriller elements.

U&i expands its Entry Star Series with a premium ANC neckband, a 10,000mAh powerbank, and three ultra-fast car chargers. These new accessories offer immersive audio, convenient charging, and enhanced productivity for Indian consumers, blending innovation with affordability.

A bold overhaul of higher education aims to align degrees with emerging industries, transforming classrooms into pathways for jobs and nation-building