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BEML Delivers Six-Coach Train Sets for Bengaluru Pink Line, Aiming for May 2026 Opening

The PSU BEML, based in Bengaluru, has sent more metro coaches for the Namma Metro's Pink Line project. Late on Monday night, three coaches of the second train were sent from BEML and reached the...

BESCOM Announces Planned Power Outage in North Bengaluru on 4 February 2026, 11am–4pm

Bengaluru residents have been warned about a planned power cut on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has said the outage will happen because...

Chennai Power Cut on 4 February 2026: Scheduled Outage & Affected Areas

Another planned power shutdown has been announced for Wednesday, 4 February 2026 in selected parts of Chennai as maintenance continues across the distribution network. Residents in the...

Nagpur–Mumbai Bullet Train Plan Stalled as Centre Delays Approval and Funding

The plan to build a high-speed bullet train line between Nagpur and Mumbai has not progressed and is on hold currently, even though it was first suggested almost four years ago, in 2022. The aim...

Northern Railway Unveils Two-Day Special Trains Between Katra and Srinagar to Ease Kashmir Valley Rush

The Northern Railway's Jammu division has announced that special reserved trains will run between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar for two days to help manage the large number of people...

Srinagar to Explore Kochi Water Metro Model as Inland Water Transit Becomes Cleaner Urban Solution

As the Jammu and Kashmir government searches for cleaner and less congested ways to improve urban transport, a new idea is gaining attention: using the region's rivers and lakes for public...

Patna Metro Accelerates Speed of Construction After Review, Set to Open Two Priority Corridor Stations Early

The Patna Metro project has entered a faster phase of work after a high-level review meeting focused on speeding up construction and opening important sections of the network at the earliest....

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...