Indian Railways finalizes fares for the inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Guwahati route. 3AC fare set at Rs 2299. Launch expected this week, cutting travel time by 3 hours.
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train launches on January 17, 2026. Check the route, ticket prices, and key features of this game-changer for overnight travel.
Ahead of Assam's 2026 assembly polls, issues like Zubeen Garg's legacy, 'vote chori' allegations, floods, and infiltration dominate the BJP vs Congress battle. Explore the key political flashpoints.
Indian Railways launches weekly Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express (15949/50). Connecting Assam to Uttar Pradesh via 40 stops, this non-AC train offers affordable long-distance travel. Details here.
Indian Railways launches weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting West Bengal & Tamil Nadu. Check train number 20609/20610 route, 38 stoppages, schedule & affordable 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.
As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
Haryana gears up for India's maiden hydrogen-powered train launch. The pilot project on the Jind-Sonipat route is in final stages, promising a green, silent revolution in rail travel. Read more!
India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train, set for Kolkata-Guwahati route, promises 160 kmph overnight travel with aircraft-style amenities. High-speed trials hit 180 kmph. Read more.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi frames the upcoming Assam assembly elections as a battle between the people and a 'raja', accusing the government of divisive tactics. Elections expected in March-April 2026.
Indian Railways to launch Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train by January 18. Check route, 8 stoppages, ticket prices from Rs 2,300, and regional food menu.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 2026 as the election year, with BJP's central goal to return to power. He highlights women empowerment schemes distributing crores in financial aid.
Two teenage sisters from Beejna village died after being hit by a passenger train while crossing tracks to pluck bathua. Police are investigating the tragic accident. Read more for details.
A loco train collision inside a hydropower project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, injured 88 people. The accident occurred late evening with 109 onboard. Details and rescue efforts inside.
Indian Railways' indigenous Vande Bharat Sleeper Train aces final high-speed trial at 180 km/h in Kota. A major step towards launch. Read more about this technical milestone.
A tragic head-on collision between two tourist trains en route to Machu Picchu in Peru has resulted in one fatality and left around 30 people injured. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Frequent travellers from Hubballi express strong displeasure over the revised midnight schedule of the sole super-fast express to Bengaluru, seeking Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's intervention. Details inside.
A 70-year-old man was tragically burnt alive in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire, despite a swift evacuation by fellow passengers. Read the full report on this heartbreaking incident.
A tragic train fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express claims the life of a 70-year-old passenger. Details on the incident and the swift evacuation of others.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Assam's Lakhimpur, urged voters to elect a government committed to driving out infiltrators and protecting the state's culture. He highlighted the BJP's track record on security and development.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a day-long visit to Assam, reviewing security and development projects. Key meetings on AFSPA and election preparedness scheduled.
A major passenger train derailment on Mexico's Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway leaves 13 dead and 98 injured. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause.
A major fire erupted in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express near Nellore, killing one passenger and injuring 20. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
A tragic train derailment in Mexico's Oaxaca state has claimed 13 lives. The incident occurred on 29 December 2025, with nearly 250 passengers and crew on board. Read the full report on the devastating accident.
A passenger train derailed in Mexico's Oaxaca state, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens. Rescue operations continue near Nizanda. Latest updates.
At least 13 killed and 98 injured as Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico's Oaxaca state. Federal investigation launched. Read for latest updates.
At least 13 killed as Mexico's Interoceanic Train derails in Oaxaca. Over 240 passengers on board. Read the latest updates on this tragic accident.
A passenger train derailment in northern Mexico leaves at least five dead and over 50 injured. Get the latest details on the rescue efforts and investigation into this tragic accident.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns of a potential attempt to merge Assam with Bangladesh if demographic trends continue. He frames the upcoming elections as a battle for identity and culture. Read more.
Assam's draft electoral roll shows over 2.5 crore voters, a 7% rise since 2021. The list excludes 93,021 'D' voters. Public claims and objections open until Jan 22, 2026.