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Centre Moves Bengaluru–Hyderabad Bullet Train Forward as Route Planning and Land Acquisition Begin

The proposed Bengaluru Hyderabad High Speed Rail Corridor, also known as the bullet train project, is moving forward as the Central government has started detailed discussions with the Karnataka...

Shinde Proposes Phased Expansion of Mumbai Metro Line 5 with 5A and 5C Routes to Bhiwandi, & Ambernath

The expansion of Mumbai Metro Line 5 was a major topic of discussion in a recent review meeting. The metro line, which connects Thane, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan, is currently under construction, and MP...

Kochi Metro Introduces Braille Station Maps and Handrail Indicators at Changampuzha Park

In an important move to make public transport more inclusive, the Changampuzha Park Metro station will soon have special navigation aids for visually impaired passengers. These include a new...

Chennai Metro Unveils 73.4 Lakh Sq Ft of Commercial Space Across 37 Sites to Strengthen Metro Finances

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to develop 73.4 lakh square feet of commercial space at 37 locations along its Phase-II metro corridors. This move goes beyond building only stations and...

Mohol Orders DPR for 25-km Hinjewadi–Khadakwasla Metro to ease Pune traffic and boost connectivity

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol has ordered the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new 25-km metro line connecting Hinjewadi to Khadakwasla. This step aims to reduce heavy traffic...

Top 5 Temples to Visit in India During Holi for a Spiritual Experience

As Holi itself is an auspicious festival to celebrate, you can make it an immersive religious experience by exploring historic temples in India. You can check out the list of temples to visit in...

Indian Railways Deploys 58 Special Trains to Ease Post-Holi Travel Rush Across India

To help people travel comfortably after the Holi festival, Indian Railways is running 58 special trains from different parts of the country. These trains are being introduced because many people...

IndiaWitnesses Holi-Aligned Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026 Amid Sutak Kaal Traditions

On March 3, 2026, the first lunar eclipse of the year will take place in India. This is a total lunar eclipse, also called Chandra Grahan or a "Blood Moon," because the Moon may look reddish as it...

Patna Metro Suspends Morning Services for Holi on March 4, to Resume at 2:30 PM from Pataliputra Terminal

Metro services in Patna will remain closed on the morning of March 4 due to special arrangements for Holi. Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited announced that train services will restart at 2:30 pm...

NCRTC Announces Holi-Only Trains: Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro Run 5pm–10pm on March 4

On the occasion of Holi, Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro services will run for limited hours on March 4. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) announced on Monday that both...

Kolkata Metro Unveils Dol Jatra Schedule Change with Afternoon Start Across All Lines

The Kolkata Metro has announced that it will run fewer services on Dol Jatra, a festival celebrated in the city. This change is being made because many people are engaged in the celebrations, and...

DMRC Delays Delhi Metro Start to 2:30 pm on Holi, March 4, 2026, to Celebrate Safely

In a special announcement for Holi, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has said that metro train services will begin later than usual on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. As shared on its official X...