Shivakumar seeks fairer Centre-state cost sharing for Bengaluru Metro, faster clearances

Published 13 Nov 2026, 18:40 IST

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Revanth Reddy is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Nov 15 to request adequate financial assistance and Centre support for drought‑affected areas, aiming to mitigate hardship faced by farmers. Karnataka’s chief minister, DK Shivakumar, is also using the meeting to present the state’s demands, which include metro funding and drought‑relief assistance.

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure a more equitable sharing of costs between the Centre and the state for Bengaluru Metro projects. He also sought faster approvals for pending expansion proposals. Speaking at an event…

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First reported by The Hans India at 21:10 UTC on 12 Nov.

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The Hans India 13 Nov 2026, 02:40 IST

Declare Khammam’s Tallada a drought-hit mandal: BJP

Ponguleti Sudhakar demands Rs 50,000 per acre compensation for farmers

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12 hours later
The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 13 Nov 2026, 15:08 IST

CM Shivakumar seeks Rs 22,400 crore drought relief, raises sugarcane farmers’ concerns with PM Modi

BENGALURU: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar here on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite the release of Rs 22,400.58 crore in drought relief sought by Karnataka, citing extensive crop losses across the state, and raised the demands of sugarcane farmers for better prices and a fair share…

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1 hour later
Hindustan Times HT Media 13 Nov 2026, 16:26 IST

Modi inaugurates new section of Bengaluru Metro, takes operational length over 100 km

Modi said better transport connections help businesses expand, create jobs and extend the benefits of development

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40 minutes later
The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 13 Nov 2026, 17:07 IST

From Metro funding to drought relief: CM DK Shivakumar places K'taka's demands before PM Modi

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The Pioneer The Pioneer Current article 13 Nov 2026, 18:40 IST

Shivakumar seeks fairer Centre-state cost sharing for Bengaluru Metro, faster clearances

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure a more equitable sharing of costs between the Centre and the state for Bengaluru Metro projects. He also sought faster approvals for pending expansion proposals. Speaking at an event…

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The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 13 Nov 2026, 18:52 IST

D.K. Shivakumar places Karnataka’s demands on stage with with PM

Demands included a fairer financial partnership over Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, clearance for Mekedatu project, scrapping Kasturirangan Report and immediate drought relief

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