New Delhi: Haryana has approved the final alignment of the Namo Bharat Rapid Regional Transit System (RRTS) corridor connecting Gurugram, Faridabad and Noida–Greater Noida, marking a major boost to regional connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR). Major Connectivity Push for Haryana Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced in…
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Patna Metro: Malahi Pakri & Khemnichak Stations to Open
Patna Metro is gearing up to expand its operational network with the launch of two new stations, Malahi Pakri and Khemnichak, along the priority corridor. The Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRC) has announced a trial run scheduled for February 25, 2026, overseen by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety…
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PM Modi to Launch Namo Bharat, Meerut Metro Feb 22
Meerut: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Meerut on February 22 to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth approximately ₹12,930 crore, including the full Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and India’s fastest Meerut Metro. Major Boost to Urban Mobility The Prime Minister will flag off the Meerut Metro and the Namo…
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Indian Railways Carries 720 Crore Passengers Annually
New Delhi: Indian Railways continues to strengthen its position as the country’s primary mode of affordable transport, carrying over 720 crore passengers annually while maintaining one of the lowest fare structures globally. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Railways Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined the scale of…
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Cab, Auto Drivers to Hold Nationwide Strike on Feb 7 Over Bike Taxis
Cab and auto-rickshaw drivers across India will observe a nationwide one-day strike on February 7, 2026, protesting the unchecked operation of illegal bike taxi services and what they describe as exploitative fare policies imposed by app-based ride-hailing companies. The strike is expected to disrupt urban transport services in major cities,…
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Amit Shah Unveils Bharat Taxi Cooperative Ride App
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah is set to launch “Bharat Taxi,” India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, on February 5, 2026, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The initiative marks a significant step in transforming the country’s mobility sector by placing drivers at the centre of ownership, decision-making,…
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Mumbai–Navi Mumbai Airport Metro Approved, 20 Stations Planned
The Maharashtra government has approved a long-awaited metro corridor connecting Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with the newly operational Navi Mumbai International Airport. The decision, taken by the state cabinet on Tuesday, marks a major step towards improving regional connectivity and easing airport-to-airport travel across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region….
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PM Modi Launches Metro Phase 2, Gujarat Gets Boost
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Phase 2 of the Ahmedabad Metro, marking a significant milestone in Gujarat’s urban transport infrastructure. The Prime Minister flagged off metro services from the Mahatma Mandir Metro Station in Gandhinagar, strengthening seamless connectivity between Ahmedabad and the state capital region. The inauguration of…
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Bhupender Yadav Reviews NCR Air Pollution Action Plans
Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today chaired a high-level review of the action plans submitted by Rajasthan and Punjab to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR. This marks the fifth meeting in the series, aimed at strengthening inter-state coordination and ensuring tangible improvements in air quality…
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Delhi Metro Expansion Phase 5A: 3 new lines, 13 stations approved
In a major boost to Delhi’s public transport infrastructure, the Central Government has approved Delhi Metro Phase 5A, expected to directly benefit nearly two lakh daily commuters across the national capital. Decision taken at a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ₹12,000 Crore Project to Add 16…