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Lohri and Makar Sankranti 2026: Celebrate January 13–14 as the Sun enters Capricorn at 3:13 PM

Lohri and Makar Sankranti 2026 are important festivals in India and hold deep cultural and religious meaning. According to the Hindu Panchang, Lohri will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, 2026,...

Western Railway to Run 18-Car Local Train Trials in January on Virar–Dahanu Route in Mumbai

Mumbai's suburban railway is preparing to test 18-car local trains in January, considered a big step toward increasing the number of passengers that trains can carry. Right now, most local trains...

SWR Advances Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express After Electrifying Challenging Sakleshpur Ghat

The South Western Railway is moving forward with plans to run a Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. This became possible after the electrification of the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya...

Mumbai Metro and Telecom Firms Clash Over ACES Fees as Line 3's Underground Mobile Signal Fails

Even three months after it started operations, Mumbai's underground Aqua Metro Line 3 is still facing poor mobile network connectivity. Many passengers completely lose their phone signal while...

Kolkata Metro Faces Morning Disruption as 7:38am Technical Fault Halts Services for About an Hour

Metro commuters faced problems on the first Monday of the New Year after train services were disrupted for about an hour starting at 7.38 am due to a technical fault. Many students and office-goers...

PM Modi to Launch 5.36 km Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro Extension with Five New Stations on January 12, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to officially open the final section of the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro on January 12, 2026. This new stretch connects Sachivalaya (Secretariat) in...

Chennai Metro Unveils Air-Right Commercial Spaces at Major Corridor 4 Stations to Boost Phase-2 Revenue

After the first Phase-2 metro section from Porur to Poonamallee Bypass becomes operational, metro stations may soon offer more than just travel. Passengers could shop, eat at restaurants, and park...

Unveil Places in Chennai for Pongal: Parakala Mutt, Mylapore Tank, Fort St George

If you are looking to explore places in Chennai for Pongal, consider this list of places in the city where you can experience the city's vibrant festivities. These places showcase the rich Tamil...

TANGEDCO Announces January 6, 2026 Power Cuts Across 250+ Areas in Tamil Nadu for Maintenance Work

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced planned power cuts on January 6, 2026, affecting over 250 areas across the state. These electricity outages are due...

Indian Railways Launches First Vande Bharat Sleeper on Howrah–Guwahati Route in January 2026

Indian Railways is preparing to launch its first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper train in January 2026, marking a big step forward in overnight long-distance rail travel. This new service will run...

Mumbai Unveils Metro Line 9 and Thane–Mumbai Corridor Expansion to Boost City Travel

The Mumbai Metro network is set to grow significantly, bringing new metro connections to areas like Mira Bhayandar and Thane. This expansion is part of the city's ongoing effort to improve public...

Chennai Metro Celebrates 10 Years of Service as Ridership Hits 11.19 Crore in 2025

As traffic congestion continues to increase in Chennai, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has become one of the fastest and most reliable public transport options in the city, ranking just after...