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Modi to Lay Jaipur Metro Line 2 Foundation Stone as JMRC Rebrands into RMRC in Central-State JV

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to lay the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Line 2 in the final month of the current financial year. Metro officials said that once the foundation stone...

Lucknow Metro Line 2 Advances as AYESA Secures DDC Bid, Paving East–West Corridor to Old City

The Lucknow Metro project is moving closer to expanding into the Old City, with key formalities now underway. The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has announced AYESA as the lowest...

Chennai Power Cut on 3 February 2026: Scheduled Shutdown & Areas Affected

A planned power shutdown has been scheduled in parts of Chennai on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, as electricity authorities carry out essential maintenance work on power infrastructure. Residents and...

Indian Railways Launches 20 New Trains from February 1 Under TAG 2026 to Boost National Connectivity

Indian Railways has announced the launch of 20 new train services across the country from February 1 to improve rail connectivity and meet the growing demand for comfortable and efficient travel....

Budget 2026–27 Unveils Seven High-Speed Bullet Train, Linking Bengaluru with Chennai and Hyderabad

In India's Union Budget for 2026-27, the government announced plans to build seven new high-speed rail corridors, often called bullet train routes, connecting major cities across the country. These...

Chennai Metro Sets March 2027 Target for Vadapalani–Panagal Park Corridor 4, Connecting T Nagar

Residents of Chennai's western suburbs will soon have a faster and more convenient way to reach T Nagar. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) plans to open the Vadapalani-Panagal Park stretch of Phase...

Centre to Release Hyderabad Metro Phase II Funds Only After Telangana Finalises Phase I DPR Talks

The Central government will decide on releasing funds for Phase II of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project only after the Telangana government completes its talks with L&T on the proposed merger of...

Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro to Launch in March 2026, Slashing Pune Commute from 2 Hours to 30 Minutes

Pune residents are likely to see improvement in their daily travel once the Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar metro line begins operations in March 2026. This will be India's first metro project built under a...

Kolkata Metro Funding Shifts: Orange Line Allocated Rs 705.5 Crore, Purple Up to Rs 906 Crore

The Kolkata Metro's major corridors have received mixed funding allocations this year, with some lines seeing slight increases and others facing reduced support. The Orange Line, which connects New...

Chennai Power Cut on 02 Feb 2026: Scheduled Outage & Affected Areas

A planned power outage has been announced in Chennai for Monday, 2 February 2026, as the electricity authorities carry out maintenance work on local power lines and infrastructure. Residents in...

Chennai Power Cut on 1 Feb 2026: Scheduled Outage & Affected Areas

A scheduled power outage is set to take place across several parts of Chennai on Saturday, 1 February 2026, as electricity authorities carry out routine maintenance and repair work on the...

Bengaluru Power Cut on 1 Feb 2026: Scheduled Outage & Affected Areas

Residents and travellers in Bengaluru should expect a planned daytime power cut on Sunday, 1 February 2026, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) carries out routine...