CM Yediyurappa thanks PM Modi for clearing Metro projects
Bengaluru, Apr 20: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for clearing the two crucial Metro Rail routes, including the one connecting to the International Airport.
"Union Cabinet approves two crucial Metro Rail routes in Phase 2A & 2B- from Silk Board to KR Puram & KR Puram to Intl Airport, of totalblength 58 km.
This will boost public transport infra in Bengaluru.
Thank you Hon'blePM @narendramodi Ji': CM @BSYBJP," the Chief Minister tweeted.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Modi, on Tueday approved the second phase of the Metro Rail Project Phase 2A. The total cost of completin of the project is Rs. 14,788.101 crore, the Centre said.
Implementation of the project will provide the much needed additional public transport infrastructure to Bengaluru, the Centre said, adding, it would streamline the urban transportation system in the city.
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri termed the cabinet nod 'a landmark decision'
"In a landmark decision today, Union Cabinet gives its approval toPhases 2A (19.75 km & 13 stations) & 2B (38.44 km & 17 stations) ofBengaluru's Namma Metro at a cost of ?14,788 crore," Puri tweeted.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal too shared the joy on his Twitter handle, saying that the project would enable last mile connectivity, economic prosperity and reliable and sustainable transportation.
Union Govt approval for two vital Metro Rail routes - from Silk Board to K.R. Puram & K.R. Puram to Intl Airport via Hebbal - a total of 58 km, will enhance #EaseofLiving for citizens & decongest Bengaluru. Thank you, PM @narendramodi Ji.@HardeepSPuri
— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) April 20, 2021
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Iran fires air defence batteries and diverts flights after explosions
Jerusalem(AP/PTI): Iran fired air defence batteries Friday and some flights were diverted or grounded after reports of explosions near a major airbase and nuclear site where drones were spotted. It was unclear if the country was under attack, but tensions are high after Iran's unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented weekend attack, leaving the region bracing for further escalation after months of fighting in Gaza. Allies have urged Israel to hold back on any response to the attack that could spiral.
On Thursday, the United States vetoed a widely backed UN resolution that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for a state of Palestine. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour, the US opposed, and two abstentions.
Separately, the US and Britain announced that they were imposing a new round of sanctions on Iran. The moves came as European Union leaders meeting in Brussels vowed to ramp up sanctions on Iran to target its drone and missile deliveries to proxies in Gaza, Yemen and Lebanon.
Currently:
— Iran fires air defence batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan.
— The US and Britain issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel.
— NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defence for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions.
— The US vetoes a widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine.
