Bengaluru metro’s yellow line gets safety approval, launch expected soon
Bengaluru: The Yellow Line of Namma Metro, running from RV Road to Bommasandra, has received the required safety clearance to begin passenger services. The clearance came from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (Southern Circle), A M Chowdhary, who submitted his report on Friday, reported Deccan Herald.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is now reviewing the report.
Quoting officials the report mentioned that they will need a few days to meet the conditions mentioned before starting operations.
The 19.15-km corridor will connect key areas in South Bengaluru, including Silk Board Junction and Electronics City. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the line, but the final date depends on his availability. BMRCL has tentatively set August 15 as the launch date.
Initially, the line will operate with three driverless trains, running every 20 minutes. The frequency will be improved once more trains are available, with full services expected by March 2026, offering trains every five minutes or less during peak hours.
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PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo, interacts with startups
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo here featuring over 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.
He also interacted with startups participating in the expo.
The prime minister visited various stalls and spoke with the companies participating in the expo. He was seen asking questions from company representatives to better understand what they are showcasing.
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The prime minister spent several minutes at various stalls while interacting with the representatives.
The Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, central and state governments and international partners.
Spread across 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres, the Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, Union ministries, state governments and international partners.
The Expo also features 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa.
The Expo will host over 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured across three thematic chakras -- people, planet and progress.
In addition, the Expo will feature over 600 high-potential startups, many of them building globally relevant and population-scale solutions. These startups will demonstrate working solutions that are already deployed in real-world settings.
