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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maha Mumbai Metro achieves record daily ridership of 2.94 lakh
Mumbai: The Maha Mumbai Metro achieved its highest-ever daily ridership on June 18, 2025, with 2,94,681 commuters using the city's Metro Lines 2A and 7. This development marked a new milestone in Mumbai's urban transit journey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials from the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) said, "The record numbers are attributed to the growing trust of Mumbaikars, seamless operations, and the widespread adoption of its digital ticketing system." The official further stated that over 65% of the tickets on that day were booked via the WhatsApp-based ticketing platform, reflecting the success of its technology-driven commuter services. "This achievement is a reflection of Mumbaikars' continued confidence in the metro network and the relentless commitment of our staff. We are grateful for the support and enthusiasm shown by our commuters," said a senior MMMOCL official. This surpasses the previous ridership high of over 2.92 lakh recorded on October 8, 2024, the day Mumbai received its new metro connection between Aarey Colony and Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Earlier, on June 6, 2024, the network recorded a ridership of 2,60,471 in a single day. Metro Lines 2A and 7, operated by MMMOCL, have become vital cogs in Mumbai's suburban transport ecosystem. The 18.6-km-long Metro Line 2A connects Dahisar to D N Nagar via 17 stations, linking with Metro Lines 1, 2B, and 6. Meanwhile, the 16.5-km-long Metro Line 7 runs from Dahisar East to Andheri East, significantly decongesting the Western Express Highway and integrating with key metro corridors across the city.
NDTV
07-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
Andhra Pradesh Inter Supplementary Results 2025 Out, Here's Direct Link
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP), has declared the AP Inter 1st and 2nd Year Supplementary Results 2025. Those who took the supplementary exams held in May 2025 can access their scorecards on the official website, Additionally, students can receive their marks memo by sending a 'Hi' message to WhatsApp-based governance service 'Mana Mitra' at 9552300009. AP Inter Supply Results 2025: Steps To Check On Official Website Visit the official website: Select the link titled "AP 1st or 2nd Year Supplementary Results 2025" Enter your credentials such as roll number and date of birth Once the details are submitted, your result will appear on the screen Check and download your result for future reference How To Check Scores Via WhatsApp Send a message saying "Hi" to 9552300009 on WhatsApp Wait for the automated prompts Submit the required credentials Your scorecard will be sent to you directly in the chat The main Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) results were declared earlier this year on April 12. The pass percentage for 1st Year students was 67%, while it was 83% for 2nd Year students. Those who failed in one or more subjects in the main exam were given an opportunity to appear in the supplementary exams held in May 2025.
Business Standard
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
"Find Anything, Anywhere": Bino Rolls Out Travel Vertical on WhatsApp, Hits 100,000 Vendors
India PR Distribution Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 6: A green chat bubble lights up on WhatsApp: "Need Bali eSIM and scooter for a week?" Ninety seconds later, three prepaid e-SIM links, two scooter rental offers--with helmet photos included--and a one-tap payment button appear in the same thread. An Indian filmmaker, fresh off the red-eye from Mumbai, swaps digital SIMs before baggage claim, collects a mint-green Honda Scoopy at the arrivals gate, and rides straight to Canggu's surf break. "All sorted before I found my passport stamp," she texts back. Such seamless experiences have become routine with Bino, the WhatsApp-based search platform designed to find anything, anywhere. Users simply message their needs in plain text, incomplete phrases, or even voice notes, and Bino swiftly searches across extensive networks of verified partner businesses to present the best available options. These options can be sourced either from structured catalogs offering standardized services or dynamically from real-time offers and bids directly from local businesses. Additionally, users can engage in live, real-time conversations with trusted, verified businesses, ensuring personalized attention and immediate clarity on their choices. Bino seamlessly manages both static bookings and on-the-spot negotiations, making every interaction effortless and valuable. With its new travel vertical, Bino Travel, the platform now connects users with more than 100,000 vendors across India's most popular tourist destinations and international hotspots. Whether it's scooter rentals in Bali, jeep rides in Gulmarg, craft-beer tours in Prague, or cozy homestays along the Konkan coast, Bino's vendor network covers every traveler's need. Founded by Capt. Karan Javaji, a Cornell University graduate who returned to India to serve in public policy as an officer at the Reserve Bank of India, Bino reflects his vision for streamlined operations through advanced technology. Javaji, who continues to serve as a part-time Territorial Army officer, emphasizes Bino's commitment to supporting local businesses in a AI-driven era: "Discovery is turning pay-to-play, and small vendors can't out-advertise bigger brands." Bino not only helps these businesses get discovered but also provides them access to cutting-edge, AI-native technology through its Boni One Platform suite of tools. This includes Bow Chat, a conversation management platform designed specifically to empower small businesses by enhancing customer interactions, driving efficiency, and simplifying AI integration. Bino's onboarding for businesses remains as straightforward as exchanging contact details on WhatsApp, and vendors pay nothing until a transaction is complete. Bino Bing--Bino Travel's trip-aware intelligence layer--continuously reads the context of each itinerary and pushes tailored suggestions, insider tips, and time-sensitive deals the moment they become relevant. With every leg of the journey stored in a single WhatsApp thread, Bino Bing turns scattered bookings and ad-hoc needs into a coherent, real-time feed, making sure travellers see only the most timely and useful information--exactly when they need it. Most online travel agencies (OTAs) were architected for before you leave--price comparisons, package bundles and refundable tickets planned weeks in advance. Once the plane touches down, their utility drops sharply; travellers either fend for themselves or pay a premium for all-inclusive packages that hedge against uncertainty. Bino extends the value curve into the during-trip phase. Because every interaction lives inside a single WhatsApp thread, the platform functions as a real-time concierge: reading location pings, understanding half-typed questions ("late dinner still open?"), surfacing live inventory and even re-engaging with context-aware prompts through Bino Bing. By stitching pre-trip planning and on-trip problem-solving into one conversation, Bino removes the anxiety that drives travellers toward inflexible packages in the first place. Users experience the simplicity of communicating through WhatsApp without needing additional apps, enjoying structured bookings alongside spontaneous, real-world assistance. The last-minute hotels feature is a good example of how dynamic searches work in Bino. Picture landing in an unfamiliar city at 8:00 p.m. with no booking in hand. A single WhatsApp message--"budget hotel near airport, late check-in"--triggers Bino's dynamic search: property managers receive the ping, post instant offers and, within 90 seconds, the traveller sees room rates discounted by up to 70 percent compared with morning prices. The same exchange clears unsold inventory for hoteliers who might otherwise close the night with vacant rooms. By marrying last-minute demand to time-sensitive supply, Bino turns what was once a lost margin for businesses into an unexpected bargain for users. Looking ahead, the Bino team prioritizes enhancing its partner network and refining the user experience through innovative product features. Immediate efforts include expanding and strengthening partnerships to offer even richer, more diverse options for users. A key product initiative is the Deal Finder feature, enabling users to simply share their location on WhatsApp and instantly receive personalized, real-time deals from trusted local businesses around them. About Bino Bino is a WhatsApp-based search platform using AI to help users find the best products, services and deals from networks of businesses-both through structured catalogs and real-time responses. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Bino simplifies discovery, booking, and problem-solving, turning complex, unstructured requests into rapid, reliable responses. To use Bino's service, users simply send a WhatsApp message to +91-9800081110 (easy to remember as 98000-BINO) describing their needs, whether travel-related or everyday requirements. Businesses interested in joining the Bino partner network, can WhatsApp on +91-8024490265. For more information, visit Press Contact: pr@ | +91-9800081110
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
UAE Health Ministry ends birth and death certification service: What you need to know
In a sweeping administrative change, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has officially ended its role in issuing birth and death certificates. These vital registration services are now handled by Emirates Health Services (EHS) in the northern emirates, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue under their respective local health authorities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The transition was made quietly, with MoHAP removing all related service options from its website and discontinuing its WhatsApp-based application system. Residents are now required to navigate a decentralised process based on their emirate of residence. What Has Changed? MoHAP has withdrawn from issuing birth and death certificates. Emirates Health Services (EHS) is now responsible in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Abu Dhabi's Department of Health (DoH) continue to manage services locally. (DHA) and Abu Dhabi's Department of Health (DoH) continue to manage services locally. Certificates issued by EHS, DHA, or DoH are fully equivalent to those formerly issued by MoHAP. BIRTH CERTIFICATES: How It Works Now Who Can Apply? Parents (of any nationality), legal guardians, or authorised delegates. Where to Apply? Via the EHS website (requires UAE Pass) Through the Mabrouk Ma Yak platform (for Emiratis only) At EHS public health centres or hospitals Documents Needed: Valid Emirates ID and passport for both parents Hospital-issued, certified birth notification Electronic civil record Marriage certificate or notarised parentage document For UAE citizens with births abroad: Return tickets ID and passports of both parents Attested marriage certificate For complex cases (e.g., prison births): Court-issued documents Letters from correctional facilities or social services Birth notifications Fees & Turnaround (Converted to INR) Birth Certificate in Arabic: AED 65 (~₹1,470) English Copy (optional): AED 65 (~₹1,470) Time to Issue: 1 working day DEATH CERTIFICATES: Procedure and Conditions Who Can Apply? Immediate family members or legally authorised persons. Where to Apply? Through the EHS online portal At a designated public health centre or hospital Documents Required: Emirates ID or passport of the deceased No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Ministry of Interior Official death report In suspicious or unknown-cause deaths: Forensic report Name consistency across all documents is mandatory International Use: Certificates must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the embassy of the relevant foreign country. Fees & Timelines (Converted to INR) Death Certificate in Arabic: AED 65 (~₹1,470) English Copy (optional): AED 65 (~₹1,470) Time to Issue: 5 minutes for e-certificates Physical copy available upon in-person visit Service Hours Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Friday: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM Why the Change Matters The UAE is continuing its trend of devolving administrative authority to regional bodies, particularly for citizen services. Emirates Health Services already manages most public healthcare in the northern emirates, making it a natural successor to MoHAP in handling life-event documentation. The Bottom Line The next time you need a birth or death certificate in the UAE, MoHAP is no longer your go-to authority. Depending on where you live, you'll be interacting with EHS, DHA, or DoH—with new procedures, slightly altered fees, and a greater push toward digital verification. While the transition might be procedural, it signals a larger shift in how civil documentation is administered across the UAE—more digital, more localised, and firmly tied to regional health systems. (Exchange rate used: 1 AED = ₹22.60)
Deccan Herald
30-05-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
AI chatbot for disability support unveiled
A National Disability Support AI Chatbot was also launched at the event. Developed with NAB Delhi and Sarvam AI, the voice- and WhatsApp-based chatbot provides access to over 250 government and non-profit schemes.
