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#5YearsOfJio: Mukesh Ambani’s Jio shares journey from Evolution to Revolution

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If the history of ‘how India connects’ can be divided into two parts, it would be pre-Jio & post-Jio era.

September 5, 2021, marked 5 years since its launch. Using #5YearsOfJio the Mukesh Ambani brand published a video on social media to narrate ‘the journey from Evolution to Revolution’ in making Digital India.

Since India was acquainted with telecom and internet services in 1995, the entry of Jio has been seen by many as a revolutionary influence in the way the nation connected by making data accessible like never before.

Global brands tweet on the ‘Jio Effect’ in making DigitalIndia

Google
Ok Google, sing happy birthday #5yearsOfJio

Dineout
Congratulations on completing 5 years! ?? Hope your Passport is stamped & you’re all set for the party. #5YearsOfJio

Mi India
5years of fueling the Internet revolution in India! @RelianceJio, we’re glad to be friends on this mission together. May the fifth be with you! ?? #JioHazaaronSaal#5YearsOfJio

Lionsgate Play
Here’s to 5 years of power packed action. #5YearsofJio

Freecharge
Here’s to enabling every Indian to take charge of their life and go digital! #5YearsOfJio

Dominos
Congratulations on the 5 years! A piping hot pizza is on the way at Gigafast speed #5YearsOfJio

Netflix
Pauses episode to wish you a happy 5th anniversary

Infinix
Happy 5th anniversary!??Digital India ka sapna#AbMumkinHai

Nokia
Congratulations on #5YearsOfJio and kudos to your commitment on keeping India connected

Oppo
Here’s to creating many picture perfect moments for Digital India. #5YearsOfJio

Hotstar
From asking ‘What’s the score?’ to watching it LIVE, cheers to #5YearsOfJio.

Amazon
It is just the start. Moving forward gracefully towards bigger milestones

Oneplus
Happy 5th birthday! We aren’t settling for just one cake this year

Paytm
Tum jio karodon saal!

#5YearsOfJio @reliancejio Ashok Leyland
Congratulations on completing the journey of 5 years. We hope that the road ahead drives you to even more successful years, kyuki #AapkiJeetHamariJeet! #5YearsOfJio

Phonepe
PhonePe endless possibilities laane ke liye thank you! Congratulations on completing 5 years #5YearsOfJio

Itel
From India’s one all-rounder to the other, happy 5th. #5YearsOfJio

Unacademy
Congratulations on completing 5 years! ?? Here’s to helping India learn and grow digitally

Tinder
Thank you for taking our messages to our matches

Voot
#5YearsofJio, Voot-Voot! Bigg Boss chahte hain aap Jio hazaaron saal

Zee5
High5 from #ZEE5 to #5YearsofJio

Samsung
It’s five, it’s fast, it’s fantastic. It’s Jio’s Fifth Anniversary! Congratulations on completing this milestone. #5YearsOfJio #Samsung

Hercircle
Thank you for keeping our circles digitally connected. Congratulations on completing #5YearsOfJio

IIDE
Congratulations??on completing #5YearsOfJio! Thank you for helping us get our country future-ready.

Bewakoof
Congratulations on completing #5YearsOfJio. Tum Jio hazaro saal, happy birthday to you. Our Bewakoof heart cannot wait to join the celebrations

Mobikwik
That was Kwik! Seems like yesterday when the grand launch took place. Tum Jio hazaaro saal. #5YearsOfJio

Lava Mobiles
Here’s to digitally connecting India! You always make us feel #ProudlyIndian???? Congratulations

Vivo
5 years of delightful moments and joy. Congratulations!

HDFC
Sar uthake jeena koi tumse seekhe. Congratulations on #5YearsOfJio

Chai Bisket
Thank you Jio for rapidly changing the digital landscape of India

Zomato
Birthday cake is on its way! Happy 5 years! Jug jugJio 🙂 #5YearsOfJio

Micromax
It’s #5YearsOfJio kicking off the mobile??internet revolution in INdia. Many Congratulations to @reliancejio

Sony Liv
Congratulations. We hope to LIV more stories together, for years to come

Apollo Hospital
Doctor’s orders say you need to take 1 dose of celebration today #5YearsOfJio

Mumbai Indians
Congratulations guys! 5 is indeed a special number #5YearsOfJio

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Big relief for Kunal Kamra as Bombay HC grants protection from arrest

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Mumbai, April 25: In a major relief for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, the Bombay High Court on Friday granted him protection from arrest in connection with an FIR lodged over his satirical video and his controversial “gaddar” (traitor) remark aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The court directed the Mumbai Police not to take any coercive action against Kamra, who is currently residing in Chennai.

The FIR had been filed following the circulation of a video in which Kamra allegedly mocked Shinde and referred to him as a “gaddar,” sparking outrage among the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) supporters.

While restraining the police from arresting the comedian, the court, however, allowed investigators to proceed with their inquiry.

It permitted the Mumbai Police to travel to Chennai to question Kamra, with the assistance of the local police.

The court said if the police file a charge sheet, the trial court should not proceed till the High Court decides the quashing petition filed by Kamra.

Kamra had filed a plea before the High Court seeking to quash the FIR filed against him.

Earlier on April 16, the High Court had granted him interim bail, which has now been made regular.

The FIR was filed at Khar police station following a complaint by Shiv Sena legislator Muraji Patel after Kamra, during a performance of his stand-up show Naya Bharat, allegedly referred to Shinde as a ‘gaddar’.

Kamra was initially granted interim anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court before he moved the Bombay High Court to seek quashing of the FIR and grant of regular bail.

The remark was purported as a reference to Shinde’s political defection from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena to join hands with the BJP, which led to a dramatic split in the party and the rise of a new ruling coalition MahaYuti.

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Demand for homes priced Rs 1 crore and above boosts market in India: Report

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Mumbai, April 24: The demand for homes prices Rs 1 crore and above bolstered the Indian property market in the first quarter this year, preventing overall sales of 65,250 units from hard landing, a report said on Thursday.

Residential sales in Q1 2025 (January-March) experienced only a modest decline and added up to 65,246 units. This limited drop was primarily due to robust demand in the Rs 3-5 crore and Rs 1.5-3.0 crore segments, which helped counterbalance the slowdown in relatively affordable housing, according to a JLL report.

The steady growth in higher ticket size homes indicates increasing affluence among homebuyers, changing lifestyle preferences and buyers prioritising larger and premium properties.

According to the report, housing sales in India’s top seven cities continued to be dominated by Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune, which collectively accounted for 66 per cent of Q1 sales.

High concentration of MNCs and startups creating significant employment opportunities and ongoing infrastructure improvements make these cities increasingly attractive places to live and work.

It is interesting to note that over the last few quarters a significant share of quarterly sales volume has been contributed by projects launched during the same quarter.

Q1 2025 was no exception, with around one-fourth of its sales being contributed by quarterly new launches. Launches by reputed developers with assurance of timely delivery and steady price appreciation, are driving the trend, the report informed.

“The residential real estate market is showing signs of a shift in buyer preferences with lowering of demand for less than Rs 1 crore housing and a growing affinity for mid to high-end properties. This as well suggests a potential upward movement in the overall market dynamics,” said Dr Samantak Das, Chief Economist and Head of Research and REIS, India, JLL.

“This upswing in the higher-priced segment demand has shielded the overall housing sales from a sharper decline,” Das added.

Developers are focusing more on mid to high-end projects to align with current demand patterns. High-end housing sector experienced a steady upswing with 107 per cent year-on-year growth in launches of properties priced at Rs 1 crore and above, driven by strong sales in this segment.

Growth in launches despite economic uncertainties signals robust developer confidence in high-end housing demand, said the report, adding that 2025 is poised for robust growth in the residential sector demand.

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GreenLine flags off LNG truck fleet for Bekaert to drive sustainable logistics

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Mumbai, April 24: GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar venture and India’s only green logistics operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks, has partnered with Bekaert, a global leader in tire reinforcement technology, to decarbonise road logistics and support India’s vision of a gas-based economy.

The partnership was flagged off with the deployment of GreenLine’s LNG-powered trucks at Bekaert’s Ranjangaon Plant, marking the beginning of a pilot phase that aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of Bekaert’s logistics operations.

Each GreenLine LNG truck is expected to reduce up to 24 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, contributing to Bekaert’s ambition of becoming carbon net-zero by 2050 and achieving 65 per cent of sales from sustainable solutions.

Commenting on the partnership, Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, said, “Our partnership with Bekaert demonstrates the growing commitment of forward-thinking corporates to drive sustainability at scale. At GreenLine, we are proud to offer not just green trucks, but an integrated ecosystem — from LNG refuelling to real-time telematics — that empowers our partners to make meaningful progress on their net-zero goals.”

Dinesh Mukhedkar, Procurement Operations Lead — South Asia and Procurement Global Shared Service Centre Lead, Bekaert, added, “As part of our purpose ‘Establishing the new possible,’ and our ambition to lead in safe, smart, and sustainable solutions, decarbonising logistics is an essential step. This directly supports our commitment to ESG principles and long-term sustainability goals.”

GreenLine’s expanding fleet of LNG-powered trucks has already clocked more than 40 million km, avoiding over 10,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The company’s ongoing expansion includes plans to deploy over 10,000 LNG and EV trucks, supported by a nationwide network of 100 LNG refuelling stations, EV charging hubs, and battery swapping facilities — targeting a reduction of 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

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