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Pune Sees Elevated Metro Line 3 Extension to Kondhwa and Yewalewadi by 2030–31

People living in Kondhwa-NIBM and Yewalewadi may get an elevated Metro line by 2030-31 if all required approvals are received on time. Officials from Maha Metro said that surveys and route studies...

Total Lunar Eclipse 2026: Spectacular Blood Moon to Shine Across Asia, Australia and Americas on March 3

On Tuesday, 3 March 2026, there will be a total lunar eclipse, often called a "Blood Moon." This happens when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from falling...

Railways Launch 1,244 Holi Special Trains Across India to Ease Peak Travel Feb 25–Mar 18, 2026

Indian Railways is preparing for the busy travel period during the 2026 Holi festival by running many extra trains so people can travel home comfortably and safely. To deal with the large number of...

Southern Railway Unveils 15-Coach Local Trains and Rush-Hour Buses to Ease Chennai Beach–Tambaram Passengers

The Southern Railway has announced new steps to help people travelling on the busy Chennai Beach-Tambaram suburban train route, as recent construction work has made commuting harder. This...

India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup: Chennai Metro Runs Until Midnight; Match Tickets Double as Metro Passes

For the ICC T20 Men's World Cup match between the India national cricket team and Zimbabwe national cricket team at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk on Thursday, Metro train services will run...

Saini Announces Final Route for 64km Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida RRTS–Metro Corridor

During the fourth day of the Budget Session, which saw heated arguments and chaos in the House, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the government has approved the final route...

Kolkata Metro Unveils First Microgrid with 4 MW BESS on Blue Line to Maintain Services During Power Cuts

Indian Railways has launched its first microgrid system with a 4 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Central Metro station on the Blue Line, a major achievement for Kolkata Metro Railway...

Bengaluru Metro Chief Inspects 7.5 km Pink Line Elevated Section Between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere

The head of the Bengaluru Metro, the Managing Director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), recently visited the Pink Line's elevated section to assess the progress of construction....

Chennai Power Cut on February 26, 2026: Timings & Full List of Affected Areas

Residents across parts of Chennai are set to experience a planned power shutdown on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, as utility authorities carry out maintenance work to strengthen electricity...

Railways Launch Kanpur to Madurai Holi Special Trains with Weekly Departures on Wednesdays

To manage the higher number of people travelling during the Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced special weekly trains running between Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh and Madurai in Tamil Nadu....

Vande Bharat Extension from Jammu to Srinagar Put On Hold as March 1 Start Is Delayed

Indian Railways had recently announced that the premium Vande Bharat Express service would be extended to run directly between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar starting March 1, 2026. The extended route was...

Ahmedabad Announces 25,746-Crore Metro Expansion, Aiming a Circular Loop from APMC to Amraiwadi by 2029

Metro connectivity in Ahmedabad is expected to improve with several new extension plans in progress. Once approved and completed, these projects will create a circular metro loop starting and...