Indian Railways misses its second deadline for installing the indigenous Kavach safety system on the busy Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata route. The new target for completion is now set for 2026. Read the full story.
A US man spent 9 hours decorating his Corvette with 2,500 Christmas lights, only to be ticketed by police for the festive display. Read the full story of holiday spirit vs. the law.
Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu met young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, discussing his career and the ministry's support for sports talent in India.
Patna district administration rescued 20 children & 4 women from begging. Joint operation targets trafficking, kids sent to shelter homes. Monthly drives planned. Read more.
Southern Railway introduces OTP authentication for tatkal bookings on five key trains from Chennai to curb misuse. Learn which trains are affected and how it enhances transparency.
Indian Railways has announced a modest fare hike, citing rising costs. However, the increase comes without significant improvements to passenger safety or service quality. Read more on the implications.
A Class 10 student from Thuraiyur, Trichy, starts a student-led movement against child marriage after seeing classmates drop out. Her efforts earn official recognition. Read her inspiring story.
Indian Railways announces a fare revision effective December 26, 2025. Get the latest updates on new passenger ticket costs, reservation fees, and cancellation charges.
The Railway Ministry has notified a fare hike for passenger trains, effective December 26, 2025. This marks the second such revision this year, impacting millions of commuters. Read for details and analysis.
Indian Railways announces revised fares for major trains from December 26. Check which services are affected and how much more you will pay for tickets.
Indian Railways announces a graded fare revision from December 26, protecting suburban commuters and short-distance travellers. Details on new rates for Sleeper, AC classes, and premium trains inside.
Indian Railways clarifies that tickets booked before Dec 26 won't be affected by the fare hike. New rates apply only to tickets issued on or after December 26, 2025. Get all details here.
Commuters on the Tuticorin-Mysuru Special train are protesting high ticket prices for the Bengaluru-Mysuru stretch. Railways defends the 500km minimum fare rule for special trains. Read more.
Indian Railways' new timetable 'Trains at a Glance 2026' will launch soon, featuring updated routes, reduced travel times, and details on Vande Bharat trains. Check the official website for the PDF.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
A recent hike in Indian Railways passenger fares has ignited widespread criticism and political controversy. Explore the details of the increase and the growing public discontent.
Ludhiana district administration rescued 11 children from begging in a major drive under Project Jeevanjot 2.0. Officials vow to make city free from child exploitation. Report cases on helpline 1098.
Dharwad DC Divya Prabhu outlines a decade-long campaign to eradicate child marriage. Learn about the 100-day awareness drive and multi-departmental strategy to protect children.
Indian Railways increases fares for AC, sleeper & second classes from December 26. Suburban fares unchanged. Move to generate Rs 600 crore in FY 2025-26. Details inside.
Indian Railways last increased passenger fares on July 1, 2025, aiming to generate Rs 600 crore. Details on fare structure changes for Sleeper, AC, and non-AC classes explained.
Indian Railways announces second passenger fare hike this fiscal year, effective Dec 26. Fares rise 1-2 paise/km, aiming to generate ₹600 crore. Details on exemptions and impact on your journey here.
Indian Railways announces a marginal fare hike effective June 3, 2024. Ordinary class fares rise by 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km, other classes by 2 paise/km. Details inside.
Indian Railways announces a fare hike of 1-2 paise per km for various classes, effective December 26, 2025. Suburban season tickets and short journeys exempted. Get the full details here.
Indian Railways announces revised passenger fares effective December 26 to address rising operational costs. Check the new fare structure for Ordinary, Non-AC, and AC classes.
Indian Railways announces a fare revision effective December 26, 2024. Check new ticket prices for ordinary, non-AC, and AC classes on mail and express trains.
Indian Railways announces a fare rationalisation effective December 26, 2025. Non-AC passengers travelling up to 500 km will pay Rs 10 more. Suburban services and short journeys exempt.
Indian Railways clarifies rules for unreserved ticket travel. Passengers must carry physical tickets or show digital copy on booking device. Know the online and offline booking modes.
Indian Railways expands Aadhaar-authenticated ticket booking to midnight on opening day in phases. New timings start Dec 29, 2025. Check details.
Understand Indian Railways PNR status codes like GNWL, RLWL, and PQWL. Learn how to check your ticket status online as e-ticketing dominates 87% of bookings.
Indian Railways introduces OTP-based authentication for Tatkal bookings in Samastipur division to ensure fair access and stop touts. Passengers must update mobile numbers.