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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya backs Peripheral Ring Road project in Bengaluru, says
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Surya, who met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar earlier in the day, said the BJP supports the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project, calling it crucial for the city's long-term mobility needs, but will continue to oppose the proposed Tunnel Road plan.
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Tejasvi Surya meets DK Shivakumar, urges Karnataka govt to drop tunnel roa
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters after his meeting, Surya described the discussion as "very cordial and meaningful," and said it focused on long-term solutions to decongest Bengaluru. He emphasised that the city's mobility planning should prioritise public transport over car-centric infrastructure.<
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"Bengaluru needs vision, not ego battles": Tejasvi Surya on duel over tunn
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Our opposition to the tunnel road is not just restricted to the damage it will cause to Lalbagh and Sankey Tank, but to the whole of the city. The project will worsen traffic in Bengaluru and not address the core issue, which is reducing private vehicles and increasing public transport,"
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Mallikarjun Kharge condoles Kurnool bus fire victims, calls for accountabi
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, offered condolences to the families of the deceased, wished the injured a speedy recovery, and called for accountability to prevent such incidents.
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Rahul Gandhi condoles loss of lives in Kurnool bus tragedy, prays for spee
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "The tragic and painful incident of a bus catching fire on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the death of many innocent people, is deeply saddening. I express my heartfelt condolences to the grieving families of al
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CAQM imposes GRAP 2 as Delhi continues to breathe 'poor' air amid festive
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'poor' category (between 201-300 AQI) for the past few days amid the Diwali festival fervour across the region.
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Process for procurement of 1,000 e-buses for Pune gathers pace
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The process to procure 1,000 electric buses for Pune city has gathered momentum, following a meeting between Union Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol and Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy in New Delhi on Monday.
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Govt attempting to privatise public transport, alleges BRS leader
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) had increased the minimum city bus fare by Rs 10 with effect from October 6. Passengers travelling by City Ordinary, Metro Express, E-Ordinary, and E-Express services will pay an additional Rs 5 for the first three stages and Rs 10 f
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BRS demands immediate rollback of increased RTC bus fares
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"Several stated that the fare hike was costing them up to ₹500 extra per month -- an unsustainable amount for low-income families. Some even raised slogans against the Congress-led state government," read the party's statement.
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Poor, middle-class wallets hit hard: KTR slams Telangana CM Revnath Reddy
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
KTR slammed the Congress government, stating that the fare hike is a form of retribution against the people of Hyderabad for rejecting the Congress party in the last assembly elections. He also criticised the government's decision to increase student bus pass charges and T-24 ticket price
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India's first urban public transport ropeway trial begins in Varanasi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The trial run of India's first urban public transport ropeway began on Thursday in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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Nationwide strike in Greece over labour laws halts public services
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Greece was hit by a nationwide strike as unions protested government plans to extend working hours to 13 hours a day. Public transport, schools, hospitals, and ferries were disrupted, with unions warning of worker exploitation. The government defended the reforms as offering flexibility and
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