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Delhi Metro Begins Major Civil Works on 8.385-km Golden Line Phase IV Segment

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has begun construction work on a new section of the Golden Line, part of the Phase-IV expansion of the Delhi Metro. This is the first stretch outside the...

Chennai Metro Launches Peacock TBM on 1.89km Panagal Park–Boat Club Tunnel, Targeting 2026 Completion

Chennai Metro Rail has started a new stage of underground construction for its Phase II project. On Friday, a tunnel boring machine (TBM) named Peacock began digging a tunnel from Panagal Park...

Chennai to Endure 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Power Cut This Saturday for Maintenance in Major Areas

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced a scheduled power cut in several parts of Chennai due to routine maintenance work. According to...

Railways Unveils New Delhi–Katra Train 04081/04082 for 12–13 December 2025 & Other Special Trains

With many flights being cancelled and holiday travel increasing, Indian Railways has stepped in to ease the rush by adding more special trains across the country. On Thursday, Union Minister...

Uber Launches In-App Bengaluru Metro Tickets with UPI Payments and Live Updates

Bengaluru residents now have an easier way to buy Namma Metro tickets, as Uber has added a new feature to its app. People can purchase Metro tickets directly through the Uber app, making travel...

Chennai Metro Rail to Sign MoU for MRTS Takeover in January 2026, With 25 Trains and a ₹4,200 Cr Upgrade

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Chennai Metro Rail to take over the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) is now expected to be signed in January 2026, according to sources. Earlier, the Tamil...

BEML Unveils Driverless 5RS-DM Metro Trainset for Bengaluru's Namma Line Phase 2

BEML Ltd has introduced the prototype of a new driverless Metro trainset (5RS-DM) designed for Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL). These trains will be used on the upcoming Phase 2, 2A,...

BESCOM and KPTCL Schedule Widespread Power Cuts in Bengaluru This Week, Up to Eight-Hour Outages

Many parts of Karnataka are expected to experience long power cuts this week due to maintenance work planned by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM). The outages may last up to...

Coimbatore to Face 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Power Cut on Friday, December 12 for Routine TNEB Maintenance

Coimbatore residents should get ready for a planned power cut on Friday, December 12. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) will turn off the electricity in several parts of the city to carry out...

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Set to Launch: Overnight Patna to Delhi Train With 16 Coaches

The wait for the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is almost over. Indian Railways is preparing to launch India's first sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train, which will run overnight between...

Gurugram Metro Phase II to Be Elevated on a 14‑Km Corridor; Tender Expected in January

The tender for the second phase of the Gurugram Metro project is expected to be released in mid-January. According to officials, this part of the project will be built as an elevated corridor, and...

Union Health Ministry and WHO Launch One-Month Delhi Metro Campaign on Women’s Health, TB Prevention

Millions of people who travel on the Delhi Metro will now see messages encouraging them to care about the health and safety of women and girls. The Union Health Ministry, along with the World...