Metro

After 11 months, the water metro has expanded its routes to 5 routes with 14 boats. Around 18,36,390 people used the service of Kochi Water Metro in the last 11 months.

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation extends metro services till midnight on August 26 for Lok Sabha elections across 14 constituencies, including Bangalore. Trains from all terminals run till 11:55 PM, with Majestic departures extended to 12:35 AM, facilitating voter transportation. BMRCL encourages passengers to utilize the extended service for a convenient voting experience.

Two army horses, spotted galloping through central London during rush hour on Wednesday, have been contained, according to police and media sources.

The 2024 Met Gala will be held on Monday, May 6, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. 

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, an NDA candidate, has released a development manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024. The document also discusses additional plans such as the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail, the Thiruvananthapuram-Ambasamudram-Thirunelveli National Highway Project, a shipyard in Poovar, and a cruise terminal in Vizhinjam.

The new service of Kochi Water Metro from High Court Junction to Fort Kochi will start today. The ticket fare of the service is Rs 40.

French authorities on Friday arrested an individual who allegedly entered the Iranian consulate in Paris, asserting possession of explosives, according to police and prosecutors. 

The Kochi Metro service will start at 7 am from the Aluva and Thrippunithura terminal stations for UPSC candidates.

Known for its desert climate, Dubai faced an intense thunderstorms, sweeping through the city and other regions of the United Arab Emirates on April 16. The deluge resulted in widespread flooding, inundating major highways, airports, and even the city's futuristic driverless metro system.

Recently, a social media post by Pritesh Kakani, an IIT Kharagpur graduate, has sparked a heated discussion regarding the financial challenges faced by families residing in major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore. 

Bengaluru man complains about BMTC conductor's failure to provide Rs. 5 change, internet reacts to viral post. Sharing his experience, Nithin Krishna posted a picture of his BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus ticket costing Rs. 15. He wrote: “I lost my 5 rs as this conductor didnt had even 1 rupee change (?) to return."

An incident at Benniganahalli Metro station in Bengaluru raised concerns about women's safety. A college girl was harassed by an intoxicated man on the station's skywalk. Though reluctant to file a formal complaint, the man was apprehended. Passengers demand increased security measures, including more personnel at metro stations.

ISIS issues a chilling threat targeting UEFA Champions League quarter-final matches, alarming authorities and football fans alike. The threat, published through the Al Azaim Foundation, includes photographs of targeted stadiums with a message reading "Kill them all."

Metro staff at Doddakallasandra station allegedly humiliated a worker for inadequate attire, sparking social media outrage. The worker, reportedly lacking shirt buttons, was stopped from boarding until properly dressed. Netizens criticized BMRCL, urging action. This follows a similar incident at Rajajinagar station where a farmer was denied entry due to dirty attire, prompting BMRCL to suspend the official involved.

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has launched a comprehensive passenger satisfaction survey in collaboration with Imperial College London. Conducted from August to May, the survey aims to gather feedback to enhance the metro experience and address congestion issues. Commuters can participate via the official website or QR codes at metro stations.