Bengaluru: Bengaluru-based ride-hailing app Namma Yatri has launched a new feature called Namma Transit, aimed at making daily travel easier by combining different modes of transport, metro trains, auto-rickshaws, and cabs, on a single platform.

The feature is designed to help commuters plan their journey more efficiently. It provides real-time updates such as which metro station to go to, which gate or platform to use, and when to switch between different modes of transport. Currently, Namma Transit is available to a limited number of users, but the company says it will be rolled out to all users within a week.

This initiative comes at a time when Bengaluru’s average commute time has increased by 16% over the past year, with a 19-kilometre journey now taking around 63 minutes. Namma Yatri’s new service is part of ongoing efforts to ease traffic, improve public transport access, and reduce the use of private vehicles in the city.

The platform also supports better first- and last-mile connectivity, which is often a challenge for public transport users. By offering a more connected travel experience, Namma Transit hopes to make commuting in Bengaluru more straightforward and sustainable.

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Hyderabad (PTI): Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.

Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, General Chauhan said India's strength rests on robust institutions, democratic stability, and unwavering professionalism of our Armed Forces.

He said the intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindoor continues.

"You (new officers) also join the Air Force at a moment when a new normal has firmly taken shape. An era defined by a high degree of operational preparedness, 24-7, 365 days. The intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindhur continues," he said.

He further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.

Integrated structures, joint operations, and national pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence are shaping the future of India's military strength, he said.

"Your journey ahead will be accordingly guided by Jai, the first word of Jai Hind, that's victory. 'J' stands for jointness, fighting as one nation, one force. 'A' stands for Atmanirbhar Bharat, trusted platforms and systems made not just for India but for the world. And finally, 'I' for innovation, daring to think ahead and to be ahead of the curve," he explained.

General Chauhan further said battles in the older domains will always remain contested, often brutal. But in the new domains, they will be smart, swift, and shaped by intellect, innovation, and initiative. The force that masters new frontiers is more likely to prevail in future conflicts.