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…
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India Plans Elevated Rail Terminal in Bengaluru Yelahanka
Bengaluru’s fast-growing northern suburb of Yelahanka could soon emerge as a major rail hub, with South Western Railway (SWR) proposing an ambitious China-style elevated railway terminal. If approved, the project will become Bengaluru’s fourth railway terminal and India’s first fully elevated coaching terminal, marking a significant shift in how railway…
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Maharashtra Gets 38 New Railway Projects Worth ₹89,780 Cr
The Indian Railways has sanctioned 38 new railway projects in Maharashtra, covering new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling works across 5,098 km, with a total investment of ₹89,780 crore. Additionally, 98 surveys of 8,603 km have been approved from 2022-23 to 2025-26, underlining the nation’s commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure…
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Vande Bharat Express Carries 7.5 Crore Passengers Since 2019
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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PM E-DRIVE Boosts E-Bus Rollout, Cuts Emissions
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The central government’s PM E-DRIVE scheme has been positioned as a major intervention to reduce emissions from public transport by funding the deployment of 14,028 electric buses and a pan-India public charging network. The scheme notified on 29 September 2024 carries an allocation of ₹4,391…