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Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Underground Cost Hits Rs 1,000 Crore per Km

The Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, under construction for over a decade, now has an underground section costing over Rs 1,000 crore per km, nearly doubling the original estimate. The 21.26-km line's cost rose from Rs 8,730 crore to Rs 17,346 crore. Its 13.76-km underground stretch will cost Rs 13,876 crore, comparable to the Rs 1,061 crore per km Hebbal-Silk Board tunnel road project. The Pink Line's cost per km also exceeds the Red Line's Phase 3A estimate.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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PoliticsPhoto: The Hindu

MP Srinivas Poojary Urges Better Delivery of Govt Schemes to Farmers

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary emphasized the need for more effective delivery of Central and State government schemes aimed at value addition to agricultural and horticultural produce. He stated that improving these schemes' reach would help make farmers self-reliant and strengthen the farming community.

The Hindu··Udupi-Chikkamagaluru

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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost World

Lula and Bolsonaro to Debate Ahead of Brazil Runoff Election

Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face off in their first debate on Sunday. This event comes after a day of energetic rallies by their supporters and occurs one week before a highly divisive presidential runoff election in Brazil.

Firstpost World·

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PoliticsPhoto: Times of India

Eknath Shinde Meets Injured Tiger Shroff After Mumbai Firing

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff at his residence on Sunday night following a firing incident in Mumbai's Juhu area. Shinde assured support to Shroff and his family. Photos from the meeting showed Tiger Shroff with bandages on his arm and dressings on his shoulder and chest.

Times of India··Mumbai

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TechnologyPhoto: Firstpost Business

Anthropic Allocates 5% Stake to Public Benefit Fund

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, announced it will dedicate 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund aimed at supporting non-profits, direct payments, and initiatives addressing AI's impact on jobs. The stake requires shareholder approval and may increase as the company's valuation grows, allowing more resources for public-interest projects as AI's economic influence expands.

Firstpost Business·

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SportsPhoto: News18Hi Sports

Shafali Verma Sets World Record with Ninth T20 Fifty in 2026

Indian women's cricket team opener Shafali Verma scored a blazing half-century against Zimbabwe in the second T20 match, setting a new world record. In 2026, she achieved her ninth 50-plus score in a calendar year, breaking Smriti Mandhana's record for most fifties in women's T20 internationals. India won the series with her outstanding performance.

News18Hi Sports·

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