Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

PM Narendra Modi waves at his supporters ahead of Pink Line Metro inauguration at Bilekahalli-IIMB in Bengaluru on November 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J 1. Pink Line Metro, Bengaluru-Goa VB Express, COSMOS planetarium: Everything PM Modi inaugurated on November 13Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru on November 13, 2026) to take part in a series of events, including the launch of the Pink Line Metro, the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express and the inauguration of four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.He arrived at HAL Airport, where he was received by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Governor Sudha Yadav, Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna and Bengaluru MP Shobha Karandlaje. He then proceed to S-VYASA university to participate in golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram. Later, the PM flagged off the services on the elevated section of the Pink Line at S.G. Palya (Suddagunte Palya) Metro Station. The Pink Line, part of Namma Metro’s Phase II, will connect Kalena Agrahara in south Bengaluru with Nagawara in north Bengaluru. The 21.25-km corridor comprises a 7.5-km elevated stretch and a 13.76-km underground section. Once fully operational, the corridor is projected to carry approximately 3.76 lakh passengers daily, according to the Detailed Project Report (DPR).Mr. Modi then took a ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore metro station, where he laid the foundation stone and inaugurate various development projects worth over ₹15,600 crore. He also remotely flagged off the Yeshwantpur-Mangaluru-Madgaon-Yeshwantpur Vande Bharat Express, which not only has distinction of being the longest-duration Vande Bharat chair car service in India, but is also the slowest among all VB services in the country,, largely owing to the difficult terrain along the Western Ghats.He then travelled to Mysuru, where he inaugurated the state-of-the-art COSMOS Planetarium in Mysuru. Developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, it is India’s first LED dome planetarium and is located on the University of Mysore campus, at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. Read our complete coverage of all the events here.2. D.K. Shivakumar places Karnataka’s demands on stage with with PMKarnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar shared the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at two events in Bengaluru and Mysuru on November 13, 2026, and used both to place a list of demands from the State. These included clearance for Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, scrapping of Kasturirangan Report, immediate drought relief and a fairer financial partnership over Bengaluru’s Namma Metro and expedite pending approvals for the city’s Metro expansion. However, Mr. Modi did not publicly respond to any of these demands at either of the two stage events. A pitch for more financial participation from the Centre in Namma Metro, came amidst a political dispute between the ruling Congress in Karnataka and the BJP over who funds the project more. Here’s a full list on CM Shivakumar’s demands.3. Karnataka to roll out mid-life women’s health programme; actor Ramya named brand ambassadorKarnataka’s Health Department will launch a three-month pilot of its mid-life women’s health and menopause programme, Ruthu Taare, in Dakshina Kannada, covering women aged 35 and above. Actor and former MP Ramya has been appointed the brand ambassador of the programme.Health Minister U.T. Khader said the initiative seeks to address health concerns associated with perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, which were often dismissed as a natural part of aging. The initiative will provide screening, clinical assessment, counselling, treatment and referral services. Women will also be given a Mid-Life Health Card. Published - November 13, 2026 07:13 pm IST