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Metro Trial Runs to Begin Connecting Andheri and Mira Road
Mumbai Metro Line nine is set to begin trial runs this week, marking a significant step in expanding the city鈥檚 metro infrastructure. The energisation of overhead traction wires has been completed, preparing the line for dynamic testing of train movement, signalling, safety, and communications ahead of its expected launch in the coming months.The line stretches 13.581 kilometres, linking Dahisar East to Mira-Bhayandar with ten stations, combining elevated and underground sections. It serves Mumbai鈥檚 densely populated western suburbs, providing vital connectivity between Andheri and Mira Ro..

Minor Rise in Fuel Prices in Kolkata
Residents of Kolkata are experiencing a slight increase in fuel prices, with petrol now priced at Rs 105.41 per litre and diesel at Rs 92.02 per litre, effective from 12 May. This adjustment follows a revision in the basic fuel price by oil marketing companies (OMCs), impacting daily commuters and raising concerns about inflation and sustainable transport options in the city.The price hike amounts to forty paise for petrol and twenty paise for diesel, reflecting periodic evaluations by OMCs based on operational and logistical factors. While such changes are typically minor, they directly influ..

Google Cloud Expands AI Infrastructure in India
Google Cloud is significantly expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in India, planning to locally host advanced models and deploy its complete AI stack in one of its fastest-growing global markets.The Gemini 1.5 Flash model is already hosted in India, with more advanced versions like Gemini 2.5 Flash expected soon as part of Google鈥檚 annual AI update cycle. Local hosting will benefit Indian enterprises and developers with lower latency, better performance, and enhanced data sovereignty.Google Cloud operates from two Indian regions鈥擬umbai and Delhi NCR鈥攚ith the latter ..