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Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on December 24, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic snarls, metro services, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on December 24, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic snarls, metro services, weather, and key political developments in the city.
India's FY27 budget could allocate a record ₹1.3 trillion for rail safety, focusing on Kavach rollout and infrastructure. Experts stress organizational discipline over funds. Read more.
Explore how Bengaluru's historic churches, including the 1840s-era Church of the Assumption, are celebrating Christmas with carols, masses, and festive traditions. Discover the city's rich holiday spirit.
Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 22, 2025. Stay informed with essential city news.
Delhi Metro Museum opens at Supreme Court station, showcasing India's transport revolution. Discover 6 must-visit rail museums worldwide for travel enthusiasts. Plan your visit now!
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 announces a rationalised fare hike effective December 26. No increase for suburban travel, monthly passes, or short journeys under 215 km. Get all the details here.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assures DCM Eknath Shinde that the stalled Thane-Mulund suburban station project will restart. The cost has doubled to Rs 245 crore. Read for details.
A video allegedly showing a young couple in an indecent act on a Rapid Rail train near Ghaziabad has gone viral, raising serious questions about onboard surveillance and safety protocols. Read more.
A crucial 53-km rail link between Bengaluru's Whitefield and Kolar remains a paper project after 13 years, with no land acquired. Experts warn of soaring costs and call for alternatives. Read more.
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Western Railway cancels 80 suburban services daily & regulates long-distance trains for 30 days from Dec 30 to Jan 18 for crucial 6th line extension work up to Borivli. Details inside.
Haryana's flagship rail projects, including the Eastern Orbital Rail Corridor, show substantial progress. Over 52% of a major tunnel is complete, and Rs 1,533 crore in land compensation has been disbursed. Read more.
Stay ahead with the latest from Bengaluru: civic alerts, traffic updates, weather, and key political developments for December 17, 2025. Watch the full video for details.
Bengaluru police mandate undertakings from pubs for New Year, banning smoking, drugs, and crackers. Boards must be displayed prominently. Get the full details here.
Mumbai's crucial suburban rail network is set for a major upgrade with two new lines between Thane and Kalyan, aiming to decongest the vital corridor and boost capacity. Read about the project's details and impact.
The Railway Board's promise of automatic doors on Mumbai locals after the Mumbra tragedy remains unfulfilled. We examine the decade-long struggle, failed trials, and why AC trains may be the only viable solution.
Indian Railways' ICF will develop two new non-AC local trains for Mumbai with an automatic door closure system, enhancing safety. Currently, 17 AC rakes with this feature operate on the network.
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
The proposed 70-km Bahraich-Jarwal Road rail link in Uttar Pradesh clears a major hurdle with its Detailed Project Report ready. The new line promises faster travel and economic growth for the region. Read more about the project's progress.
Eastern Railway announces dedicated tracks & green channel for 200 suburban trains to improve punctuality. Plans for AC services expansion in Howrah division revealed. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces 10 additional suburban services for the Nerul/Uran belt, enhancing connectivity for Mumbaikars. Read details.
Chennai gears up for its second fully air-conditioned suburban train by early 2026 to enhance passenger comfort. However, the first AC service on the Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu route faces low ridership, carrying only 2,800 daily against a 40,000 capacit
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms a new alignment for the Pune-Nashik rail line, eliminating interference threats to the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Read the full details.
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
Get the latest from Bengaluru: essential civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 5, 2025. Stay informed.
A 19-year-old student died by suicide after being assaulted for speaking Hindi on a Mumbai local train. The incident ignites the city's language debate. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line to reduce wait times to 12 minutes with a new train. BMRCL also orders 6 driverless trainsets for future expansion. Read more.
Railways unveils revised alignment for Nashik-Pune high-speed corridor, connecting via Shirdi and Chakan. DPR ready, ₹8,970 crore sanctioned for key stretch. Boosts tourism and industry.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 3, 2025.