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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
TopicKochi Water Metro

Topic: Kochi Water Metro

Combining easy commute & tourism, Kochi Water Metro is redefining urban transport—not just in Kerala

Air-conditioned boats plying between mainland & city’s island towns have added a new dimension to travel. Other states are collaborating with Kochi Metro Rail to implement similar systems.

Coming in 2026, Mangaluru water metro on lines of Kochi project, hopefully minus the financial damage

30-km Mangaluru Water Metro Project, estimated to cost under Rs 200 crore, will connect via ferries 17 stations or jetties which will arc around the city from airport.

Electric-hybrid boats connecting 10 Islands — ‘one-of-a-kind’ water metro service to launch in Kochi

In Phase I, water metro will operate with 8 electric-hybrid boats on two routes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate it Tuesday.

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India’s falling birth rate isn’t only a welfare problem, it’s also a growth problem

Rather than defining the working-age population as 15-60, surveys show that people are willing to work through their 60s because of longer lifespans and a desire to find purpose.

TVK White Paper audits finances under DMK: Every newborn carries debt burden of Rs 1.28 lakh now

Issuing a White Paper was among first announcements made by CM C. Joseph Vijay upon assuming office. The documents says Tamil Nadu’s debt doubled, deficits widened, liabilities surged in 5 years.

India, US, Siberia, Pakistan: 5 crashes in 3 days underline military aviation risks

In India, the crash involving the AN-32 transport aircraft marked the fourth major incident involving a military aircraft since the beginning of this year.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.