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Metro Line 8 Approved to Link Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Airports: 35-Km Route with 20 Stations

The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved a major Metro project that will directly connect Mumbai International Airport with Navi Mumbai International Airport. The 35-kilometre...

Chennai Power Cut on 28 Jan 2026: Scheduled Outage Areas & Timings

Electricity supply in parts of Chennai will be temporarily suspended today, Wednesday, 28 January 2026, due to routine maintenance work on the power distribution network. The Tamil Nadu electricity...

Mumbai Unveils 26 New AC Local Trains Starting Republic Day 2026 to Ease Crowding

Mumbai's suburban railway is bringing in 26 new air-conditioned (AC) local train services starting on Republic Day, January 26, 2026, to give commuters a cooler and more comfortable journey. These...

South Central Railway Extends Vande Bharat Express to 20 Coaches, Boosting Capacity from 1,128 to 1,440 Seats

The South Central Railway has permanently increased the number of coaches on the Vande Bharat Express that runs between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad from 16 to 20. This change was made because...

Kerala Unveils 100% Digital Literacy Highlight and Eco-Friendly Water Metro on Republic Day Tableau

Kerala's tableau at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path on Monday showcased two major achievements of the state, India's first Water Metro and the milestone of achieving 100 per cent digital...

Kanpur Metro Marks Republic Day with Flag Hoisting at Gurudev Chauraha and Blood Drive

When Kanpur Metro celebrated Republic Day, the entire system reflected a strong sense of patriotism and pride. On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, Metro depots and stations in Kanpur were...

Bengaluru Power Cut on 27 Jan 2026: Scheduled Outages & What to Know

Parts of Bengaluru and surrounding districts are likely to experience intermittent or planned power interruptions today, Tuesday, 27 January 2026, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company...

Hyderabad Metro Sets Sights on Fast-Track Growth as Phase II Land Acquisition Begins

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) Managing Director Sarfaraz Ahmad highlighted the importance of working together to help Hyderabad regain its leading position in urban transport. He said that...

Bengaluru Metro Opens Free Bicycle Parking at Nine Metro Stations Across Purple, Green and Yellow Lines

To encourage people to use bicycles for short trips to Metro stations, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has decided to provide free bicycle parking at nine Metro stations in the...

Chennai Power Cut on 27 Jan 2026: Scheduled Outage & Affected Areas

Planned electricity maintenance work is expected to cause temporary power interruptions in parts of Chennai today, Tuesday 27 January 2026. The Tamil Nadu electricity authorities have issued...

Vande Bharat Express to Run with 20 Coaches from Jan 26 to Mar 7, 2026 to Meet Rising Demand

India's 42nd Vande Bharat Express will run with 20 coaches for a special period starting from January 26, 2026, to meet growing passenger demand. This upgrade increases the seating capacity and...

Delhi Metro Opens Early for Republic Day 2026: Trains Start at 3:00 am with 15-Minute Intervals

The Delhi Metro is often called the lifeline of Delhi and nearby areas, as millions of people depend on it every day. With strict security and safety arrangements in place across the national...