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India’s next economic decade won’t be built by metros alone as tier-2 and tier-3 cities become engines of growth: LinkedIn India Head Kumaresh Pattabiraman

This conversation took place on the sidelines of charcha 2025 by the*spark forum where LinkedIn India Head Kumaresh Pattabiraman discussed how opportunity can be decentralised for true economic mobility and a Viksit Bharat.

Bengaluru Metro unlikely to revise high fares. But why is Namma Metro so expensive?

BMRCL has refused to cut fares despite criticism of hikes, saying it is likely to set a 'disastrous trend'. It says it will consider changes in the next fare revision review.

Amid power tussle, Fadnavis & Shinde heap credit on each other for Metro in Dy CM’s home turf Thane

The two were in Thane to flag off trial run of first phase of Wadala-Thane-Kasarvadavali Metro line & additional Kasarvadavali-Gaimukh Metro corridor, which will be Thane on Metro map. 

PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line, lays foundation for ₹15,000 cr phase 3 project

The Prime Minister was seen buying a ticket through QR code-enabled ticket vending machines at the Ragigudda metro station before flagging off the Yellow Line of the Namma Metro.

L&T exit aside, Bengaluru’s suburban rail dream faces another big hurdle—shinier big-ticket projects

When rail project was announced, several legislators, parliamentarians had rushed to claim credit. Things moved swiftly, at least in terms of its marketing. But now, focus has pivoted.

DMK trains guns at Centre over ‘promised’ funds for Chennai metro. Stalin seeks Modi’s intervention

The chief minister said work on the Chennai metro has been delayed due to the state’s fiscal constraints, pushing the completion deadline to December 2028 from December 2027.

Amid worries about non-viability, low footfall in smaller cities, Bihar seeks 4 more metro projects

Experts are critical of state govts pushing for metro projects in Tier-2 cities due to lack of proper assessment of requirement. Centre has around 20 pending proposals from states.

Buses, not metros, are key to fixing India’s urban transport mess. Learn from London

Cities around the world have recognised the primacy of buses in their transport systems. In India, this remains a missed opportunity.

A metro coach is now Noida’s buzziest restaurant. And it’s not about quick, cheap snacks

It’s a fine dining experience that celebrates ‘fusion cuisine’ with dishes like chilli glazed lotus root chips, prawn sukke and sepu wadi.

Less than a decade old, Jaipur Metro struggles to stay relevant

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.