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Bengaluru airport road to face 18 months of traffic curbs amid infrastructure work; what is the latest status of the Blue Line Metro and when will it open to passengers?
Bengaluru airport traffic news: Bengaluru Development Authority is commencing an elevated corridor project on Ballari Road starting November 6. The construction will affect traffic movement for the next 18 months, particularly for goods and bus vehicles. Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued a ban on certain vehicles in the construction area to manage congestion. Additionally, the Blue Line of Namma Metro is facing delays due to material shortages caused by restrictions.
Diwali 2026: Delhi Metro to commence services at 6 am on select routes; check new timings here
Delhi Metro has announced earlier train services on select lines for Diwali festivities. Trains on the Pink Line, Magenta Line, and Grey Line will begin operations at 6 am. Regular services will continue according to the Sunday timetable after the early start. Last trains from all terminal stations will depart at 10 pm on Sunday. This revised schedule aims to accommodate commuters during the festive occasion.
Delhi Metro revises Diwali schedule; select lines to start at 6 am, last train at 10 pm
Delhi Metro services will begin an hour earlier than usual on Diwali, November 8. The Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines will start operations at 6 am from terminal stations. Additionally, the last trains on all lines will depart at 10 pm instead of the regular 11 pm schedule. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly for the festive day.
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad agree to four-player trade
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a significant four-player trade before the IPL 2027 auction. Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards will join CSK while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis head to SRH. Livingstone joined CSK at a reduced fee, having previously been signed by SRH for a higher amount. Khaleel makes a return to SRH following an impressive IPL 2025 campaign.
Piyush Goyal sets March 2027 deadline for digitisation of DGFT services, aims to end physical visits
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has set March 31, 2027, as the deadline for complete digitisation of DGFT services, including licence, permit and SCOMET approvals. From April 1, businesses will no longer need physical visits to government offices for these services. The move also includes digitising historical records and simplifying procedures.
Govt ready to convene special Parliament session to discuss SIR: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government was willing to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. His remarks came amid Opposition criticism of the exercise and demands for a discussion on its implementation and implications.

PM Modi to open 7.5-km stretch of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line on Nov 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere stretch of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line. The inauguration will take place on November 13, marking a significant expansion of the metro network. This will increase Namma Metro’s operational network to 103.6 km, making it the second-largest in India. The Pink Line connects Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara on the Outer Ring Road.

Pune Metro gets Pink Line as Modi lays foundation for four new corridors worth Rs 13,500 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Pune Metro's 23-km Line 3, enhancing connectivity in the city. The project, costing over Rs 8,300 crore, connects major employment areas for IT professionals and residents. Modi also laid the foundation for four new corridors under Phase II, aimed at expanding Metro services across Pune. The upcoming corridors will improve access to key locations while reducing traffic congestion in the city.

When is the 2026 US midterm election? Tuesday, November 3, is election day, and each state sets its own early voting and mail ballot rules; here's the checklist
Upcoming US midterm elections are set for November 3, 2026, with various voting options for citizens. Millions have already voted while others should check their state's deadlines for registration. Early voting is currently available in many states and some offer same-day registration. Mail-in voting rules differ, with several states conducting elections entirely by mail. Voters should stay informed about their state's procedures and ensure their ballots are counted.

US midterm elections 2026: What is Georgia's November 20 certification deadline and possible December runoff? Here's what happens
November 20 is the last day for the state to certify votes in federal and statewide contests, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's 2026 election calendar. For certifying these returns, the Secretary of State's office is responsible. The official results are established by County election superintendents after local election officials have completed the counting.

What makes Pune Metro's new Pink Line so special? Check key features, route & fares of this unique corridor, which will be operated entirely by women
Pune Metro's 23-km Pink Line, connecting Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 3. The corridor will be operated entirely by women, with around 30% of its electricity needs planned to come from solar energy. Here's a look at its key features, proposed fares and the Pune Metro Phase 2 expansion.

PM Modi to inaugurate Pune Metro projects worth Rs 21,800 crore
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of Pune Metro projects. The inaugurated Pink Line will connect Hinjewadi IT Hub and Shivajinagar, helping commuters access employment centers. Additionally, the new Phase-II will include several metro lines at an estimated cost of ₹13,500 crore. These developments aim to improve urban mobility and reduce traffic in Pune.

Diljit Dosanjh in the crosshairs? Delhi Police arrest 3 over pro-Khalistan graffiti at two metro stations
Delhi Police have arrested three people, including a woman, over pro-Khalistan graffiti targeting singer Diljit Dosanjh at Jahangirpuri and Shastri Nagar metro stations ahead of his October 30 concert. Police allege the accused acted on instructions from an SFJ-linked associate and were offered financial rewards for defacing public property.

NMMS scholarship 2026-27 deadline extended: Check new date, eligibility and application process
The Ministry of Education has extended the NMMS scholarship application deadline for the 2026-27 academic year to November 15. Students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal, while institute-level and district-level verification must be completed by November 30 and December 15, respectively. The scheme provides eligible students with annual financial assistance of Rs 12,000.

Bengaluru's Blue Line promises cheaper airport rides, but Tamil Nadu's stone transport ban poses a hurdle; check latest update
Bengaluru blue line news: Restrictions imposed by Tamil Nadu on stone transportation have significantly affected construction projects in Bengaluru. Contractors executing the Namma Metro Blue Line are experiencing material shortages, which are delaying works. The ban has also led to substantial price increases for construction materials due to limited supply options. As a result, many truck operators and suppliers are facing difficulties in their operations.

Has EPFO extended ECR filing deadline from October 31, 2026? What employers need to know
Employers must file the Electronic Challan-cum-Return for September 2026 by October 31, 2026. The EPFO extended the previous deadline to accommodate changes in contribution calculations due to the new wage ceiling. For the period of September 1 to 16, contributions are calculated at Rs 15,000, while from September 17 onward, they will be at Rs 25,000.

80 feet above ground, 3 railway lines below: Nagpur Metro's 257-metre bridge uses construction technique that eliminates the need for scaffolding
Nagpur Metro is constructing a 257-metre-long elevated bridge nearly 80 feet above railway tracks at Uppalwadi as part of its Phase-II expansion. The structure will cross three railway lines and is being built using the balanced cantilever technique, eliminating the need for scaffolding beneath it. The project is part of the 6.92-km Reach-2A corridor towards Kamptee.

SC declines to extend SIR deadline in Keralam, asks EC to examine claims of voter exclusion
The Supreme Court recently refused to extend the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Keralam. Petitioners presented concerns about individuals not completing enumeration due to time constraints. The Chief Justice encouraged petitioners to identify affected individuals for further representation. The Election Commission was tasked with reviewing these representations within four weeks. The court emphasized that the electoral correction process remains ongoing despite the deadline's conclusion.

Bengaluru Metro Shocker: ‘I caught him red-handed’: Woman alleges fellow passenger secretly recorded her on metro, FIR filed
Sowpika took a stand against a man suspected of secretly recording her while traveling on a Bengaluru Metro train. She captured her emotional response and displayed her fully covered clothing during this unsettling experience. After the encounter, the accused reportedly fled when the train came to a stop. Sowpika wasted no time in alerting metro authorities and has lodged a police complaint.
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