Daily Briefing: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express fares announced, Iran sees major anti-govt protests, PM Modi meets Germany's Merz, and Army plans new battle groups. Get all the top news for January 12.
India's inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper train revolutionizes travel between Kolkata & Assam. Cutting travel time by 3 hours, it offers luxury, safety & a boost to regional tourism. Explore the details.
Railway Board announces fare structure for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. No RAC tickets, minimum fare for 400 km, and rates higher than Rajdhani. PM Modi to inaugurate first train next week.
Heavy fog brings North India's rail network to a standstill, causing massive delays & cancellations including Vande Bharat Express. Thousands stranded in bitter cold. Check live status before travel.
Indian Railways launches the weekly Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express (Train 11032/11031). Offering affordable travel, it connects West Bengal to Maharashtra with 35 stops. Check the full schedule here.
Indian Railways to launch 11 new trains from West Bengal and Assam, including the Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express, boosting connectivity across India. Full list of routes inside.
Severe fog and cold wave cause major rail cancellations in North India, including Vande Bharat Express, leaving commuters stranded. Key routes between Punjab and Delhi are severely affected. Read more.
Dense fog severely disrupts rail traffic on Delhi-Patna route, causing major delays up to 6 hours for Rajdhani & other expresses. Passengers face hardship amid cold wave. Details inside.
Canada's latest Express Entry draw saw the CRS score drop to 511. Learn about the process, costs, and what this lower cut-off means for skilled Indian professionals seeking permanent residency.
Indian Railways launches its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Kamakhya route. Get details on schedule, 13 stoppages, 14-hour journey, and ticket prices starting at Rs 2,300. Book now!
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train launches next week, connecting Howrah and Guwahati at 130 kmph. A Make in India marvel, it promises faster, safer travel. Read more.
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd's IPO opens Jan 10. Check price band, GMP, subscription status, listing date & key details for this ₹1,500 crore offer for sale.
Commuters at Chandigarh Railway Station face parking nightmares due to construction. The promised 10-minute free pick-up window is useless amid traffic jams, forcing many to pay hefty fines. Read more.
Multiple Patna-bound trains from Delhi faced severe delays up to 5 hours due to adverse weather, causing passenger hardship. Get the full list of affected trains and official response.
Dense fog & sub-zero wind chills paralyze Ludhiana Junction, cancelling major trains & stranding thousands. See the full list of affected services and the economic impact.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 13 new trains, including India's first Vande Bharat sleeper, from poll-bound West Bengal and Assam next week, boosting rail infrastructure.
Rail users in Mangaluru oppose Kerala's request for a Kannur-Bengaluru Vande Bharat, demanding a dedicated premium train from the 'Silicon Beach' to ensure better timings and seat availability. Read more.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shares a viral encounter with 16-year-old AI developer Raul John Aju on Vande Bharat Express. They discussed AI transcending borders and embracing India's linguistic diversity.
Dense fog across North India caused major train delays to Chandigarh on Tuesday. Vande Bharat, Shatabdi among services affected. Passengers face long waits. Check live status before travel.
Dense fog and severe cold wave cripple Rajasthan for third day, cancelling flights and delaying trains including Vande Bharat. Visibility drops to 50m. Read for full impact details.
IIT Bhubaneswar hosted the Odisha zone of the Design for Bharat Youth Innovation Challenge. 16 teams competed, with 3 advancing to the national showcase in New Delhi in 2026. Read more.
Electrification of the scenic Sakleshpur–Subramanya ghats section paves the way for smoother Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail travel. A Vande Bharat Express is now under serious consideration. Read more about this engineering feat.
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Despite a Rs 300 crore renovation, Gaya railway station, home to the Vande Bharat Express, struggles with stray animals and garbage, raising safety and hygiene concerns. Read more.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for all states, starting with the Howrah-Guwahati route. Get the latest updates on features and launch schedule.
Get the first glimpse of India's Vande Bharat Sleeper train! See photos, fares, and details on regional cuisine for the Howrah-Guwahati route. Launch within 18 days.
PM Narendra Modi's two-day West Bengal tour in January includes flagging off the Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train and addressing key BJP rallies in Malda and Howrah. Details here.
A Vande Bharat Express train was halted for nearly an hour near Bengaluru after a bird strike damaged its power supply. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon. Read the full details here.
Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching this month, costs Rs 8-8.5 crore per coach. Get details on features, route, and production plans.
Indian Railways' Vande Bharat Sleeper train, set to launch on Guwahati-Kolkata route in Jan 2026, promises a superior Rajdhani-like experience. Check ticket prices, speed & top features.