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The civic body approved acquiring a two-acre plot for a ?25 crore memorial expansion featuring a student hostel, library, and training facilities, prioritizing public use over commercial development.

Maha-Metro and MSRDC are undertaking a joint feasibility study for a twin underground tunnel connecting Pune to the upcoming Purandar airport, aiming to improve regional mobility and reduce travel time.

The Maharashtra government has approved ?30.81 lakh in funding for five state-run medical institutions to procure essential medicines, laboratory materials, and equipment, enhancing public healthcare and mental health services.

Pune Airport handled 214 daily flights, nearing its 235 limit, boosting domestic and international connectivity to support the city's growing technology and industrial economy.

The civic administration sought an additional 25 TMC water allocation, reservoir desilting, and river management programs to ensure long-term water security and infrastructure resilience amid rapid urban growth.

Base oil prices in India remained mixed as Group I and Group II markets stayed under pressure from ample supply, while Group III prices strengthened due to tight global availability. Brent crude traded around $96.27/bbl, and shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continued to impact import availability and freight costs.

Heavy rainfall alerts across Maharashtra threaten transport, civic services, and urban infrastructure, prompting authorities to monitor vulnerable and flood-prone areas closely.

India's polymer market remained cautiously firm despite a sharp correction in crude oil prices. Feedstock costs, producer price revisions, and tight PET supply continued to support prices, while monsoon-led weak demand and improving domestic availability kept buyers cautious. Market participants are closely tracking crude movements and August pricing trends.

Global tech firm Kobie has reinforced Bengaluru's position as a core hub for intellectual property creation and responsible AI development, boosting the city's knowledge economy and digital innovation.

Bengaluru is intensifying waste segregation at source to improve solid waste management, boost recycling, reduce landfill dependency, and advance a circular economy through active public participation and infrastructure enhancement.