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Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has proposed a 60km extension to Tumakuru, aiming to be the state's first inter-district Metro corridor. The project, estimated at Rs 18,000-20,000 crore, plans 16 stations and aims to reduce travel time to one hour, with an estimated daily ridership of 3 lakh.

DC Office Asked To Demarcate Land; Tender Process Likely Soon

Ruling council, opposition trade barbs as heavy rains expose city’s flood vulnerabilities

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to block Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, citing a Supreme Court violation. Stalin emphasized safeguarding state rights and farmers' welfare, following Karnataka's deputy chief minister's announcement of submitting the Detailed Project Report soon. This dispute over Cauvery river water is a long-standing issue.

Trichy MP Durai Vaiko has urged the Airports Authority of India to allocate Rs350 crore for extending the Trichy International Airport's runway to accommodate widebody aircraft. This expansion is crucial for enhancing passenger and cargo handling capacity and realizing the full potential of the new integrated passenger terminal.

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Lightning strikes claimed at least five lives, including a 12-year-old girl, across four districts of Jharkhand in the past 24 hours. Heavy rains accompanied the lightning, causing a significant drop in maximum temperatures statewide. The IMD has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms in 13 districts.