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Bengaluru's new underpass construction at a critical junction is set to cause months of severe traffic congestion and commuter disruption. Experts warn isolated road projects offer temporary relief, urging integrated public transport reforms.

Foundation stone laid for Hyderabad–Panaji Economic Corridor (Rs 3,180 Cr) to cut travel time and boost regional connectivity. Zaheerabad Industrial Area (Rs 2,360 Cr) and PM MITRA Textile Park in Warangal (Rs 1,700 Cr) to generate large-scale employment and strengthen manufacturing.Major railway upgrades, including the Kazipet–Vijayawada multi-tracking (Rs 1,250 Cr) and the Kazipet bypass (Rs 300 Cr), to decongest routes and improve freight efficiency.

A Chennai-based provider expanded flex office space, adding 65,000 sq ft in Chennai and 70,000 sq ft in Kochi. Further 0.4 million sq ft is planned for Coimbatore, reflecting India's evolving commercial real estate and hybrid work models.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that "Google is exploring investments in India across AI infrastructure and the manufacturing of servers and drones," according to reporting by Business Standard and regional outlets including The Tribune and Moneycontrol. Business Standard also notes that this follows Google's April groundbreaking of a **$15 billion** AI hub in **Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh**. Multiple Indian news reports cite Vaishnaw's social-media post as the source for the claim that Google is evaluating opportunities in AI infra, server manufacturing and drone production. No detailed investment commitments, timelines, or statements from Google were included in the cited reports.

A Chennai REIT acquired 25 lakh sq ft of office space, expanding its South footprint. While boosting India's office market, initial dilution is expected. Long-term success hinges on IT demand and addressing urban ecological limits and infrastructure challenges.

Bengaluru-Mysuru bullet rail plan gains attention, promising 30-minute travel, boosting regional economy and urban growth. Experts caution on ecological stress and equitable planning for this high-speed mobility vision.

Colombia has made a final ruling in an anti-dumping (AD) investigation involving China-origin imports of iron or steel welded pipes, after determining that the products entered the Colombian market at dumped prices and caused material injury to the domestic industry, according to a resolution issued by Colombia’s Directorate of Foreign Trade and published in the official gazette on April 29.

Bengaluru's Mango Festival, running through mid-May, boosts local farm economy by providing direct market access for growers from Karnataka and neighbouring states. It strengthens farmer-consumer links, supports seasonal trade, and promotes urban food sustainability.