Ankur Vora, President of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Africa and India offices, will represent the foundation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 after Bill Gates withdrew due to controversy surrounding the Epstein files.

A stampede-like situation broke out at Shivneri Fort in Pune during Shiv Jayanti celebrations after massive crowds caused congestion at narrow entry gates.

The project will be financed through a combination of central and state funds, with Rs 643.36 crore coming from the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and Rs 158.82 crore contributed by the Delhi government.