New Delhi: The Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a symbol of India’s modern railway transformation, carrying more than 7.5 crore passengers since its launch in February 2019. With 164 services now operational across the country, the semi-high-speed train has redefined long-distance and intercity travel by offering faster, safer, and…
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Local Cuisine on Vande Bharat, Railways Clean IRCTC
Indian Railways is set to significantly enhance passenger experience by introducing regional and local cuisine in Vande Bharat trains, a move that celebrates India’s rich culinary diversity while making rail journeys more memorable. Alongside this passenger-centric initiative, the Railways has also reported major success in cracking down on fake IRCTC…
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Railways Balance Fares, Freight Growth 2024–25
Indian Railways has adopted a dual approach to ensure affordable travel and robust freight growth, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in Parliament. Freight tariffs have been held steady since 2018 despite rising input costs, while passenger fares were rationalised with effect from July…
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Indian Railways Promotes Women’s World Cup Stars to OSD
In a landmark move recognizing sporting excellence, Indian Railways has promoted three key members of India’s victorious 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup squad Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, and Renuka Singh Thakur to the prestigious post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) in Group ‘B’ through Out-of-Turn Promotion. The promotion entitles…
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India’s Coffee Story: Growth, Exports & Rural Impact
From the Baba Budan Giri hills to global markets, India’s coffee sector is scaling quality-led growth. Policy changes, Geographical Indications, rising specialty coffee recognition and cooperative-led procurement have together improved farmer incomes and export realisation. Historic roots and current scale India’s coffee history traces back centuries to the Baba Budan…
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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Train Departs Kanyakumari
The inaugural special train for Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 left Kanyakumari on 29 November 2025, carrying 216 delegates bound for Varanasi where the Sangamam will run from 2 to 15 December. The first consignment 45 delegates from Kanyakumari was joined at Tiruchirappalli and Chennai, forming a culturally diverse group…
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Indian Army Secures IPR for New Coat Combat
The Indian Army has formally registered the design and camouflage pattern of its newly developed New Coat Combat (Digital Print) with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Kolkata. The registration, published in the Official Journal of the Patent Office, grants the Army exclusive intellectual property rights (IPR) for…
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Special Trains for Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Martyrdom Day
Indian Railways has announced dedicated special train services to facilitate the smooth movement of devotees during the commemoration of the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The initiative aims to ensure dignified and comfortable travel for pilgrims heading to Sri Anandpur Sahib, where large gatherings are expected to…
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Bilaspur Train Crash: 8 Killed in MEMU–Goods Train Collision
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh Nov 4, 2025: A MEMU passenger train ran into a stationary goods train near Bilaspur station around 4:00 pm, killing eight people and injuring 14 others, officials said. Rescue teams continue operations while authorities launch a formal inquiry. What happened According to preliminary railway assessments, the MEMU (Mainline…
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Indian Railways Welcomes Travelers with Chhath Songs
Patna, Bihar – Indian Railways has brought the festive spirit of Chhath Puja to life by playing devotional Chhath songs at 30 major railway stations across Bihar. Stations including Patna, Danapur, Hajipur, Bhagalpur, and others have been decorated to create a welcoming atmosphere for travelers returning home for the festival,…