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New Delhi: US President Donald Trump addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday. The US President gave a comprehensive overview of his administration 's domestic and foreign policies. In the address, Trump claimed that he ended seven unending wars all alone, without any help from the UN. "In a period of just seven months, I have ended seven unending wars. They said they were endless. You’re never going to get them solved. Some were going for 31 years, two of them 31, one was 36 years, one was 28 years," Trump said. China, India funding Russia 's war on Ukraine Trump also charged India and China with funding Russia 's war on Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow. Trump urged the NATO countries to cut off Russian energy purchases and join the US in imposing higher tariffs. "China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil, but inexcusably, even NATO countries have not cut off...
Noida : In the past two decades, Noida has emerged as a prominent commercial and industrial hub alongside the national capital. However, the demand for residential and industrial spaces has outstripped the availability. To address this issue, the Uttar Pradesh Government rolled out a plan to develop an entirely new city near Noida. The New Noida Master Plan 2041 is an ambitious plan of the Uttar Pradesh Government which aims to develop a completely new urban city to the east of Noida. The plan will be completed in four phases with the first phase completing in 2027 and the last one in 2041. The project envisions to create smart infrastructure, commercial areas, residential areas and Industrial Centre among others. Apart from this, a large portion of land will be allocated to airport related businesses and logistics. This will boost the financial capacity of the region. The Master Plan 2041 will combine different types of land including residential, hospitality and industrial zones to...
Hyderabad : The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRA) has been controversial since its inception for demolishing a large number of settlements. In August 2024, HYDRA came into limelight when the body razed a part of N-Convention Centre which was owned by actor Nagarjuna. In July 2024, the Telangana state government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, dissolved the Enforcement, Vigilance and Disaster Management (EVDM) wing of the government and replaced it with HYDRA. The strength of the previous body was upgraded from 800 to 2,200 personnel. The body was formed with the responsibility of managing disaster response and protecting public assets in the Telangana Core Urban Region (TCUR). The body has jurisdiction over the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and extends to all rural and urban bodies up to the Outer Ring Road (ORR). AV Ranganath, GHMC 's Commissioner of Enforcement Vigilance & Disaster Management (EV&DM) is the...
Bengaluru : Traffic is one of the biggest and most controversial problems in the IT capital of India. The large number of privately owned vehicles, especially those heading to offices during peak hours, makes travel increasingly difficult. This necessitates the need for greater use of public transportation, such as the Metro. Compared to Delhi 's metro system, Bengaluru 's Metro is still in its initial stages of development. Given the state of traffic, the city urgently requires a more extensive metro system. Currently, the Bengaluru Metro has operational lines (Purple and Green) with a total length of 76.95 km and 69 stations making it the second longest operational metro network in India, just behind Delhi. The Purple Line which is 43.49 km long connects Challaghatta and Whitefield and has 37 stations. The Green Line from Madavara to Silk Institute is 33.46 km long and has 32 stations. These lines were constructed under Phase I of the Bengaluru Metro and were expanded in...
Hyderabad : The Metro system of Hyderabad is the third-largest metro network in the country after Delhi and Bengaluru. It is developed by L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (L&TMRHL). The company owns 90 per cent of the network, while the remaining 10 per cent is owned by the Government of Telangana. The network currently has three fully operational lines: Red, Blue and Green. Red Line The Red Line is the oldest line of the Hyderabad Metro, which has a total length of 29 kilometres with 27 stations. The line connects Miyapur to LB Nagar. The construction of the route began on 26 April 2012, and a section was inaugurated in November 2017. The line has an interchange with the Blue Line at Ameerpet and with the Green Line at MG Bus Station. The line also crosses many stations of Indian Railways. Green Line The Green Line is 11 km long with 9 stations, connecting JBS Parade Ground with MG Bus Station. The corridor was opened in February 2020. The work on extending this line is underway from...
Bengaluru: Four high-speed suburban rail corridors to soon transform city 's connectivity Bengaluru : To boost Bengaluru’s connectivity with the nearby regions, the Karnataka government has been working on developing a suburban rail network in the city. The network will initially have four lines, which are under construction; many sections of these lines are expected to open in December 2026. Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) rolls out four rail corridors for regional connectivity. The names of the corridors are based on indigenous flowers in Kannada: Sampige ( Magnolia champaca or Champaka in English), Mallige (Jasmine), Parijaata ( Nyctanthes arbor-trists or night blooming jasmine in English) and Kanaka ( Crossandra infundibuliformis or firecracker flower in English). Combining their abbreviated form, they form the word ‘Sa-m-par-ka’, meaning connectivity. The total length of the entire network is 160 kilometres and will have 69 stations. The construction work on two...
Bengaluru satellite cities: KWIN & SWIFT to ease overpopulation | Details Bengaluru: The IT capital of India, Bengaluru, is a major technology hub that attracts individuals from all over the country. Its countless opportunities and future prospects have earned it the title of the Silicon Valley of India. However, this growth has brought several challenges. The city is grappling with issues stemming from overpopulation and urban sprawl. In response, the Karnataka Government is planning to develop satellite cities near Bengaluru to alleviate some of the pressure on the city. The two new cities, K-WIN and SWIFT, are proposed by the state government. These would be established on both sides of Bengaluru, which would provide well-planned and world-class facilities with residential clusters and educational institutions. These satellite townships are expected to divert some of the population and development from the main city, preventing further congestion in it. KWIN City: Area, location,...
Hyderabad to Bengaluru & Chennai in just 2 hours: Centre proposes high-speed corridors Excerpt: The project, modelled after the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, will utilise dedicated tracks for 320 kmph trains, offering a faster alternative to air travel, considering airport formalities. Hyderabad: Proposing a transportation system that will change commuting between the two megacities, the Centre is planning to develop a high-speed rail corridor where trains would run at a speed of 320 kmph. This would cut the travel time between Hyderabad and Bengaluru to just two hours, providing an alternative to flights. These high-speed corridors will be constructed exclusively for bullet trains like the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. The government has proposed two corridors from Hyderabad. One is for Bengaluru, and the other is for Chennai. These corridors can provide a better alternative to flights, as the airport formalities consume a lot of time. Current fast travel option For faster travel,...
Delhi Metro Phase 4: New lines, stations & expansion plans New Delhi: Over the past decade, Delhi Metro has established itself as the lifeline of the National Capital. With its 12 operational lines spanning 395.248 km and 289 stations, it is India’s longest metro network. It is also the world’s tenth-largest metro system and is expanding rapidly. Under phase I, the construction of three corridors (Red, Yellow and Blue) measuring 65.1 km began in 1998. The Red Line between Shahdara-Rithala (22 km) with 18 stations was built in Phase I. The Yellow Line between Vishwa Vidyalaya and Kashmere Gate (11km) with 10 stations was built in this phase. The Blue line built in Phase I was from Dwarka Sector-9 to Indraprastha (32.1km). The Phase II introduced various new lines and extensions of previous lines. The new lines included the Green Line, Violet Line, and Airport Metro Express Line (Orange Line). Phase III also added many new corridors to the Delhi Metro along with extensions of...
Days after the truce with Iran, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached the White House at the invitation of Donald Trump. The high-profile meeting culminated with a private dinner with Trump at the Blue Room. Netanyahu, while attending the meeting at the White House, told reporters that Israel is working on a crucial plan with the US to “help” displace Palestinians from Gaza. In the same interaction, the US envoy Steve Witkoff told reporters that the US would soon hold talks with Iran in the coming days. In a notable gesture acknowledging “Trump’s diplomatic efforts in establishing peace”, Netanyahu presented Trump with a letter nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Talking to the reporters, Trump also informed that the US is sending more weapons to Ukraine, which would help improve their defence. He said that they have been hit very hard by Russia and will thus be provided with defensive weapons.
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