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Telangana to prepare master plans for eight key tourism zones

Environmentalists welcome retention of term 'Natural Conservation Zone' in NCR Regional Plan 2041

Environmentalists welcome retention of term 'Natural Conservation Zone' in NCR Regional Plan 2041

Leopard mauls child to death in Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa buffer zone

The leopard attacked the child, who was rushed to Khamaria Community Health Centre, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment

Bonus issue alert! This smallcap company announced a 2:5 bonus issue. Do you own?

Hardwyn India, a provider of kitchen, door, glass, wardrobe and sliding hardware solutions, has announced a bonus issue in the ratio of 2:5 for its shareholders.In an exchange filing released on Friday, Hardwyn India said that its board of directors met on June 5 to consider and approve the issuance of “bonus equity shares in the ratio of 2:5 i.e., 2 bonus equity shares of Rs 1 each fully paid-up for every 5 equity shares of Rs 1 each fully paid-up held by the shareholders of the company as on the record date, by capitalization of free reserves/retained earnings, subject to the approval of members in Extraordinary General Meeting”.Along with the bonus issue, Hardwyn’s board also approved increasing the company’s authorised share capital from the existing Rs 50 crore, divided into 50 crore shares with a face value of Rs 1 each, to Rs 70 crore, divided into 70 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 1 each. Also read: Why is the stock market crashing today?The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) where the bonus issue will be voted on is scheduled for July 3 this year. The company set June 26 as the cut-off date to determine who can vote in the EGM.Hardwyn India bonus issue record dateAs part of the bonus issue, the company proposed to issue nearly 19.54 crore new shares for its shareholders, using its free reserves or retained earnings, which stood at Rs 19.65 crore at the end of the financial year 2026.The record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the 2:5 bonus issue is yet to be announced. Hardwyn said that the bonus issue is expected to be dispatched within two months of the board’s approval, that is, by August 4.A bonus issue consists of free shares distributed by a company from its reserves and is often seen as a sign of strong financial health and growth prospects. While the issue of bonus shares increases the total number of outstanding shares, it does not change the company’s market capitalisation. However, it can improve liquidity and affordability, allowing more investors to add shares of the company to their portfolio.Anand Rathi names Hardwyn India as its pick of the monthAnand Rathi Investment Services named Hardwyn India as its pick of the month in its report dated June 2, highlighting that the stock is currently trading near its 20 DEMA support. “Additionally, the DMI indicators are positively aligned, while the ADX is placed at 32, reflecting strong trend strength and supporting the possibility of further upside momentum,” it said.“Therefore, traders may consider accumulating the stock in the Rs 24.50–25.50 zone, with a stop-loss at Rs 22.50. On the upside, the stock has the potential to move towards the Rs 30 target in the near term, provided it sustains above the mentioned support levels,” it added. The target price implies an upside potential of nearly 23% from the stock’s previous closing price of Rs 24.41 apiece.Hardwyn India share priceHardwyn India shares declined nearly 1% to trade at Rs 24.21 apiece, at around 11.05 am on Monday. The stock has fallen around 4% in five days and 2% in one month. Overall, the shares of the company are, however, up over 44% in 2026 so far.Also read: Nestle among Nuvama's top 5 consumer picks after Q4 earnings season. Do you own any?(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

TCS slips 2%, down 12% in 4 days. What’s behind the drop?

Shares of TCS, India's largest IT services company, plunged 2% to an intraday low of Rs 2,144 on the BSE on Monday as a surge in U.S. bond yields reignited concerns that the Federal Reserve may be forced to raise interest rates later this year. With today's decline, the stock has lost 12% over the last four trading sessions.Higher U.S. bond yields and expectations of tighter monetary policy are generally seen as negative for Indian IT stocks. They tend to compress valuations of growth-oriented companies, raise concerns about slower technology spending by U.S. clients, encourage businesses to focus on cost optimization rather than expansionary IT investments, and can trigger foreign investor outflows from emerging markets.The weakness in TCS also follows a sharp relief rally in IT stocks last week. The sector has remained under pressure through much of 2026 amid growing concerns that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could disrupt the traditional software services business model.Should you buy TCS shares?“We recommend avoiding TCS for now as the major trend is bearish,” Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities told ETMarkets. According to Shah, momentum indicators have weakened considerably, with the RSI turning lower after nearing the 60 level, suggesting fading bullish strength. He also pointed out that the stock has slipped below the Bollinger Band midline, an important support level often tracked by technical analysts. With the latest decline, TCS has fallen below several key short- and long-term moving averages, indicating a weakening trend.Harshal Dasani, Business Head at INVasset PMS, said the stock's technical setup has shifted from weakness to a test of a potential breakdown. According to him, the 9% decline following a 6.53% rebound in the last week suggests the earlier recovery was merely a dead-cat bounce rather than evidence of fresh buying interest. "When a large-cap stock gives up a relief rally this quickly, the market is not reacting to a single negative headline. It is repricing the entire low-growth IT model," Dasani said.On the upside, he sees the Rs 2,400-2,450 range as a significant supply zone, since the recent recovery attempt stalled in that region. Dasani added that until TCS manages to reclaim this band with strong participation, any rallies are likely to face selling pressure.TCS share price performanceTCS shares have fallen over 32% since the start of the year and about 37% in the last 1 year.TCS reported a 12% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 13,718 crore for the fourth quarter, while revenue from operations increased 10% YoY to Rs 70,698 crore. The company also announced a final dividend of Rs 31 per share.During the quarter, TCS secured three large deals, taking the total contract value to $12 billion for the period. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue grew 5.4%, while constant currency growth came in at 1.2%, broadly in line with expectations. Operating margin for the January to March quarter stood at 25.3%, up 10 basis points from the previous quarter. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Varanasi To Shift All Meat And Fish Shops Outside City Limits, Civic Body Approves Plan

Varanasi Municipal Corporation approves shifting all city meat and fish shops to designated outskirts zones to improve sanitation.

Chernobyl fuel facility hit: Nuclear fears resurface, Kyiv says Russian attack ‘deliberate'

A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in Ukraine's Chornobyl exclusion zone, officials reported. While authorities confirmed radiation levels remained normal, President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a deliberate act of recklessness targeting critical infrastructure. This incident adds to a pattern of Russian actions endangering nuclear safety, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of systemic nuclear blackmail.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday

Indian benchmark indices witnessed a volatile session on Friday, June 5 and closed marginally lower as investors reacted to the RBI monetary policy outcome and continued FII selling. The central bank kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintained its neutral policy stance, while raising its inflation forecast and lowering GDP growth projections, which kept market sentiment cautious throughout the session.Here's how analysts read the market pulse:"While the broader index trend remains weak, mixed performance among heavyweight stocks is limiting the pace of decline. In this backdrop, we maintain a cautious stance and prefer a sell-on-rise approach until the Nifty decisively reclaims the 23,700 level. At the same time, traders should focus on stock-specific opportunities across sectors and maintain balanced positions with disciplined overnight risk management," said Ajit Mishra, SVP – Research, Religare Broking.US marketsThe US stock market had its worst day since October on Friday as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed on the broader market and a strong jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve may be forced to hike interest rates at some point this year.The S&P 500 sank 2.6%, its biggest one-day drop since October 10, when the Trump administration threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imported goods from China. The losses pushed the benchmark index to its first losing week in the last 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite slumped 4.2%.European marketsEuropean shares ended the week lower, as uncertainty over Middle East peace efforts kept investors on edge and technology stocks paused after a blistering two-month rally.The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3% to 622.66 points and lost 0.5% for the week. Hopes for a breakthrough between the US and Iran appeared limited after the two countries exchanged strikes earlier in the week, while a US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire also looked fragile after Hezbollah rejected the pact. The resulting spike in energy costs has complicated the inflation outlook. Data this week showed euro zone inflation accelerated in May, prompting markets to price in a 25-basis-point interest rate hike from the European Central Bank.Tech ViewGoing ahead, the index is likely to consolidate in the 23,000-23,550 range in the coming week. Only a move above Tuesday’s high of 23,556 will open the upside towards the 23,750–23,800 resistance zone in the coming sessions.Most active stocks in terms of turnoverBSE (Rs 2,633 crore), ZEE (Rs 2,547 crore), RIL (Rs 2,303 crore), SBI (Rs 2,057 crore), Adani Enterprises (Rs 2,057 crore), HDFC Bank (Rs 1,660 crore) and Himadri Speciality (Rs 1,625 crore) were among the most active stocks on BSE in value terms. Higher activity in a counter in value terms can help identify stocks with the highest trading turnover during the day.Most active stocks in volume termsVodafone Idea (traded shares: 68.55 crore), Ola Electric (23.26 crore), ZEE (23.02 crore), YES Bank (14.9 crore), JP Power (9.09 crore shares) and Suzlon (7.28 crore shares) were among the most actively traded stocks in volume terms on BSE.Stocks showing buying interestZEE, Adani Green, Himadri Speciality, Jyoti CNC, Schneider, Kirloskar Bros and Saregama India were among the stocks that witnessed strong buying interest.52-week highsAmong the stocks that hit their 52-week highs were Himadri Speciality, Acme Solar, Adani Enterprises, Sai Life Science, Laurus Labs and Federal Bank.Stocks seeing selling pressureStocks that witnessed significant selling pressure included Wockhardt, Hindustan Zinc, Netweb Tech, HFCL, Nalco, Tejas and BSE.Sentiment meter favours bullsOut of the 4,399 stocks traded on the BSE on Friday, June 5, 1,993 advanced, 2,212 declined and 194 remained unchanged.

Infosys, Adani Enterprises, Trent among 44 stocks going ex-date this week. Do you own any?

As many as 44 stocks including Infosys, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Canara Bank, PNB and several others will turn ex-date for various corporate actions, including dividends, bonus issues, stock splits and rights issues this upcoming week between June 8 and June 12. Investors must hold shares of these companies in their demat accounts on the record date to be eligible for the respective corporate actions. The list remains tentative, as more companies may announce record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits during the week.Here is a day-wise list of corporate actions to watch out for this week: June 8 (Monday)The week kicks off with three companies undergoing corporate adjustments: Unified Data-Tech Solutions shares will turn ex-date for an interim dividend of Rs 5.5 per share. Ravindra Energy and Consecutive Commodities meanwhile will trade ex-date for rights issue of equity shares.June 9 (Tuesday)Inox India shares will trade ex-date for a final dividend of Rs 2 per share. Tata Group company Nelco meanwhile had also fixed June 9 as the record date for its final dividend of Rs 1 per share.June 10 (Wednesday)Several major companies turn ex-dividend, alongside a bonus issue on June 10. India's IT bellwether Infosys will turn ex-date for its final dividend of Rs 25 per share. Indian Bank and Seshasayee Paper & Board will also trade ex-record date for their respective dividends of Rs 18.25 per share and Rs 2 per share.Tata Group has fixed Wednesday as the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for dividend payments by three of its companies. These include Tata Chemicals (Rs 11 per share), Tata Investment Corporation (Rs 3.4 per share) and Tata Elxsi (Rs 75 per share).Gautam Exim shares meanwhile will go ex-bonus for its 3:1 bonus issue (three new bonus shares for every one existing share held).June 11 (Thursday)Specialized chemical player Sunshield Chemicals will be the lone counter turning ex-date on Thursday for a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.June 12 (Friday)Friday will see 31 stocks tuning ex-record date for their respective corporate actions. These includes five Adani Group companies, namely ACC (final dividend of Rs 7.5 per share), Adani Enterprises (final dividend of Rs 1.3 per share), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (final dividend of Rs 7.5 per share), Adani Total Gas (final dividend of Rs 0.25 per share) and Ambuja Cements (final dividend of Rs 2 per share).Four Tata Group companies also have June 12 as the record date for their dividends. These include Tata Motors (final dividend of Rs 4 per share), Tata Steel (final dividend of Rs 4 per share), Trent (final dividend of Rs 6 per share) and Voltas (final dividend of Rs 4 per share).Other stocks which will turn ex-record dates for their respective dividends include Canara Bank (Rs 4.2 per share), JM Financial (Rs 1.75 per share.), ICICI Prudential AMC (Rs 12.4 per share), PNB (Rs 3 per share), Piramal Finance (Rs 11 per share), Apcotex Industries (Rs 5.5 per share), Avantel (Rs 0.2 per share), Cemindia Projects (Rs 3 per share), Eimco Elecon (Rs 4 per share), Elecon Engineering Company (Rs 1.5 per share), High Energy Batteries (Rs 3 per share), Lloyds Metals & Energy (Rs 1 per share), MM Forgings (Rs 4 per share), Navin Fluorine (Rs 8.6 per share), Orient Cement (Rs 0.5 per share), Oseaspre Consultants (Rs 87 per share), Panchsheel Organics (Rs 0.8 per share), Petronet LNG (Rs 3 per share), Reliance Industrial Infrastructure (Rs 3.5 per share) and Technojet Consultants (Rs 87 per share).Mobavenue AI Tech shares will trade ex-split as it sub-divides its equity shares from a face value of Rs 10 down to Rs 2 per share. City Union Bank shares meanwhile will trade ex-bonus for a 1:3 bonus issue (one new bonus share for every three shares held)(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Andhra Pradesh hosts Creators’ Zone Digital Summit in Amaravati

Several sustainability initiatives taken up, says SWR GM

General Manager of South Western Railway P. Ananth has said that the railway zone had taken up several sustainability initiatives including green infrastructure, full electrification, solar installations and freight optimization by shifting bulk commodities from road to rail to reduce emissions.

Corbett Tiger Reserve to ban plastic water bottles across all zones from October

Corbett Tiger Reserve will replace plastic water bottles with reusable glass bottles from October to reduce waste and protect its fragile ecosystem.

Jewar airport, Heritage city & more: The key projects driving YEIDA's Master Plan 2041

With an eye on the future, YEIDA's Masterplan 2041 is set to revolutionize the vicinity of the upcoming Noida International Airport. This bold strategy aims to craft a prominent global destination, inclusive of an airport city, a unique investment zone, a state-of-the-art Olympic Park for athletic events, and a vibrant international film city.

Adani Ports shares snap 2-day fall, rise over 1% after Goldman Sachs raises target price

Shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone rebounded after a two-session decline, rising more than 1% to Rs 1,812 on Friday after Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its 'Buy' rating on the stock. The brokerage also raised the stock's target price to Rs 1,870. Goldman Sachs highlighted that cargo volumes in May 2026 rose 16% year-on-year to 48.3 million tonnes, led by a 33% increase in liquid cargo and a 17% rise in container volumes. Quarter-to-date cargo volumes stood at 91.4 million tonnes, up 15% from a year ago and ahead of analyst expectations.Goldman Sachs noted that thermal coal volumes are witnessing a recovery and are likely to remain robust during the summer months. However, logistics rail volumes in May declined 19% year-on-year to 48,170 container units.The brokerage identified key growth drivers as higher Tata Power-linked coal volumes at Mundra, the ramp-up of operations at the Vizhinjam transhipment hub, growth in liquid cargo at Mundra, and expansion of multimodal logistics parks.Reflecting the strong volume momentum and improving return on capital employed (ROCE), Goldman Sachs has revised its earnings estimates upward and increased its target price for the stock.Adani Ports Q4 snapshotAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,329 crore for the March-ended quarter, compared to Rs 3,014 crore in the year-ago period, marking a 10% increase. The profit after tax (PAT) is attributable to equity holders of the parent.India's largest port operator posted revenue growth of 26% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 10,737 crore in Q4FY26, as against Rs 8,488 crore posted by the company in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.The company's Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) in the quarter under review stood at Rs 6,02 crore, up 20% from Rs 5,006 crore reported in Q4FY25.Also read: Rajesh Exports shares hit 5% lower circuit for 2nd day; firm cites 'communication gap' after Sebi order For the full financial year, PAT jumped 16% to Rs 12,782 crore compared to Rs 11,061 crore in FY25, while the topline stood at Rs 38,736 crore for FY26 versus Rs 31,079 crore in FY25, recording a 25% growth. EBITDA saw a 20% YoY uptick at Rs 22,851 crore.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Rajendra Singh raises concerns over projects in eco-sensitive zones

Market wrap: Sensex closes flat, Nifty holds 23,400; Titan, Eternal lead gains

The Indian stock market closed nearly flat, with Sensex and Nifty ending the session in the green with marginal gains after seeing sharp upswings and downswings during the day.Sensex rose nearly 14 points to close at 74,360, while Nifty 50 rose around 11 points to end the session at 23,417, nearly unchanged from the previous session. This came as India VIX, which measures volatility in markets, fell over 3% to 15.77.Titan shares jumped 4% to lead gains on Sensex, while Zomato-parent Eternal jumped 3% to follow. ITC, Tech Mahindra, SBI, Bharat Electronics and ICICI Bank shares meanwhile gained around 1% each. On the other hand, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports and Tata Steel shares dropped around 15 each.Broader markets closed with higher gains, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices gaining around 0.5% each. Sectorally, Nifty Consumer Durables rallied more than 2%, while Nifty Metal declined 0.7%. Around 1,817 stocks advanced on NSE, while 1,474 declined and 105 remained unchanged.Rupee watchNotably, investors now await the outcome of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) meeting tomorrow. Meanwhile, rupee closed at 95.7850 per U.S. dollar, from 95.7050 on Wednesday.FIIs net sold Indian shares worth Rs 5,617 crore on Wednesday, according to data on NSE. They have net sold Indian equities worth more than Rs 39,625 crore in just four consecutive sessions.India may scrap capital gains tax on FPI investments in govt securitiesThe Indian government is planning to scrap capital gains tax on investments in government securities by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), a move which will likely shore up overseas capital inflows into the country, The Economic Times reported citing people familiar with the matter.The Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved the promulgation of an ordinance to amend the Income Tax Act to pave the way for this exemption, sources further told The Economic Times, adding that a notification is expected soon after the President gives her assent to the ordinance.What lies ahead?On Thursday, the benchmark index Nifty opened with a gap-down. However, the index staged a recovery from lower levels and eventually closed on a flat note. Notably, this marked the third consecutive session where Nifty found support near its prior swing low and rebounded thereafter, said Sudeep Shah, Head of Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities. He however added that a sustained follow-up move on the upside is still required to confirm a potential reversal.“At present, the index continues to trade below its key moving averages, while momentum indicators suggest a sideways trend. The daily RSI has been oscillating within a narrow range for the last 40 trading sessions, in line with the RSI range shift rules, indicating lack of directional strength,” he said.Going ahead, Shah expects the 23,550–23,580 zone to act as an important hurdle for Nifty 50.. A sustained move above the 23,580 level could trigger an extension of the ongoing pullback rally, potentially paving the way towards the 23,700 mark, he said. On the downside, he sees 23,330–23,320 zone as likely to serve as a crucial support area.(With inputs from agencies)(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Cyberabad mulls paid parking on Knowledge City roads amid traffic, street racing concerns

Active towing, designated short-stay parking zones proposed on key Raidurgam and Madhapur IT corridor stretches.

Israel-Lebanon war: Shaky truce holds as both sides continue to trade strikes; Beirut remains on edge

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire and establish security zones in Lebanon, barring Hezbollah from these areas. This US-mediated deal hinges on a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and their withdrawal south of the Litani River, with the Lebanese army taking control.

Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire; create Lebanese security zones

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire and establish security zones in Lebanon, barring Hezbollah from these areas. This US-mediated deal hinges on a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and their withdrawal south of the Litani River, with the Lebanese army taking control.

The FIFA World Cup transit test

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest tournament in soccer history, spread across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For millions of fans, getting to the games may prove almost as challenging as the matches themselves.With airfares climbing, gasoline prices rising and airport security lines stretching patience to the limit, North America's rail and bus operators see the month-long tournament as a rare opportunity: a chance to persuade travelers to swap planes and cars for trains, buses and public transit.For transportation providers, the World Cup is more than a sporting spectacle. It is a high-stakes audition before a global audience."We want you to be able to use our system seamlessly from the minute you decide to come to the World Cup, all the way into the games, and after that to get home," said Conan Cheung, chief operations officer for LA Metro, the public transportation authority serving the Los Angeles region.Los Angeles, which will host eight matches including the U.S. team's opening game, hopes the tournament will help reshape perceptions of a city often synonymous with traffic jams and sprawling freeways.For Cheung, the objective extends beyond impressing foreign visitors. The World Cup is also an opportunity to convince more Angelenos to embrace a public transportation system that has expanded significantly in recent years.That challenge resonates across much of the United States and Canada, where public transit networks are often less extensive than those found in Europe or Asia and where private vehicles remain the preferred mode of transport."Transit providers have an opportunity to provide service to a group of people who do not typically use transit on a day-to-day basis," said Yonah Freemark, a principal research associate at the Washington-based Urban Institute."Many of the World Cup fans coming from the U.S. or Canada do not necessarily use transit services regularly."The impressions those travelers form during the tournament could have lasting consequences."They should be making sure that the services they provide are high quality and not too expensive, because the people who are riding them are going to form an impression of those transit agencies — and there's a chance to really prove that they can provide a good service," Freemark said.Opportunity meets realityYet attracting new riders may prove easier than accommodating them.The World Cup's 104 matches will unfold across four time zones and thousands of miles, placing enormous demands on transportation networks already operating close to capacity.Ground transportation companies are eager to capitalize on soaring airline costs, but many are also wrestling with higher operating expenses of their own, particularly fuel prices.That leaves operators balancing competing priorities: attracting new customers while avoiding disruptions or price increases that could alienate the commuters who rely on them every day.For intercity bus giant FlixBus, the tournament represents a significant growth opportunity.Together with sister brand Greyhound, the company operates one of North America's largest transportation networks and says demand between host cities is already accelerating, with some departures sold out and others filling rapidly.Ahead of the tournament, the company has invested heavily in new buses and technology while placing renewed emphasis on punctuality."What is critical here is every Flix experience needs to be a happy one. That's how we actually grow our business. And this is a great opportunity," said Flix North America CEO Kai Boysan."We will welcome all the new customers and we want them to see what a change we've done and what a great experience they're going to have."Boysan believes buses are well-positioned to benefit from frustrations increasingly associated with air travel."Airports are congested and the costs are rising. And clearly travelers are naturally looking for alternatives. And there we come into effect," he said.The price problemWhile operators hope to lure travelers away from planes, some transit agencies have faced criticism for sharply increasing fares during the tournament.Few examples generated more backlash than New Jersey Transit, whose train service between Manhattan and MetLife Stadium — venue for eight matches including the July 19 final — initially carried a round-trip fare of $150 for a journey that normally costs less than $13.NJ Transit argued that the increase was necessary to cover approximately $48 million in additional costs related to security, crowd management and World Cup operations.Public criticism forced a rethink.The agency subsequently lowered the fare to $98 after securing additional advertising revenue, while shuttle bus prices on the same route were cut to $20 from the originally proposed $80 after organizers arranged additional capacity through local school buses.Boston has also announced higher event-day transportation prices. Round-trip rail tickets between downtown Boston and the stadium hosting seven World Cup matches will cost $80, compared with the usual $20 to $30, while a bus ride will cost $95.The fare hikes have drawn criticism from politicians, including U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer."Charging more than 11 times the normal fare for a train ride is a ripoff, plain and simple. FIFA is making billions from this World Cup," Schumer said after the original New Jersey fare was announced."FIFA should cover the ride, not stick New York fans with the bill."FIFA has countered that high transit costs could encourage fans to seek alternative ways to reach stadiums and noted that comparable international sporting events have generally not required organizers to fund transportation impacts.Different approachesNot every city has opted for higher prices.In Los Angeles, riders heading to World Cup matches will pay standard fares."Our regular fare is $1.75, so people will be able to pay that," said Cheung. "We will honor all of the discounts we have."Philadelphia is going a step further.Fans attending matches in the city will pay just $2.90 to travel to the stadium by train and receive a free ride home, courtesy of tournament sponsor Airbnb.National rail operator Amtrak is also preparing for increased demand as supporters move between host cities throughout the month-long competition."We are fully committed to running a world-class railroad ... and ensuring our infrastructure is ready to accommodate new and returning guests," said W. Kyle Anderson, Amtrak's director of communications.For transportation providers across North America, the World Cup offers a fleeting but valuable chance to showcase what their systems can do.The tournament will crown a world champion on the field. Away from the stadiums, trains, buses and transit networks will be competing in a contest of their own — to convince millions of travelers that public transportation can be fast, reliable and worth returning to long after the final whistle.