Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Double-engine government to accelerate rail projects in West Bengal: Ashwini VaishnawUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for the Kolkata Metro and ₹1 lakh crore in railway projects for...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Kolkata metro gets 60 new trains, Rs 1 lakh crore railway projects for West BengalUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for Kolkata Metro in five years, alongside Rs 1 lakh crore in r...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Kerala government forms four member expert panel to examine high-speed rail proposalKerala government has formed a four member expert committee to study a proposed high-speed rail corridor. The corridor would connect Thiruv...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Katra-bound coach develops crack, partially separates at Ludhiana; no injuriesA train coach suffered a structural failure near Ludhiana railway station. A portion of the S-2 coach separated shortly after departure. To...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Sixty next-generation trains to be introduced for Kolkata Metro in 5 years: Union Minister Ashwini VaishnawSixty new trains will join the Kolkata Metro network in the next five years. Ashwini Vaishnaw made this announcement. He also stated that r...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
IRFC refinances Hyderabad metro's ₹13,527 crore debtIndian Railway Finance Corporation has entered metro rail financing. It signed a term loan agreement to refinance ₹13,527 crore debt for th...
26 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
AU Real Estate acquires 5.6 acre land in Siddharth Vihar, for Rs 336 croreAU Real Estate has acquired a 5.6-acre land parcel in Siddharth Vihar, Ghaziabad through an Uttar Pradesh Awas Vikas Parishad auction for ₹...
25 May, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
IRFC signs Rs 13,527 crore loan agreement with Hyderabad Metro for debt refinancingIRFC will provide a Rs 13,527 crore loan to Hyderabad Metro Rail. This refinancing will help clear debt obligations. IRFC expects to fund m...
25 May, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Hyderabad Metro to turn profitable next year with IRFC’s low-cost loan: Telangana Chief SecretaryHyderabad Metro is set to become profitable next year. Indian Railways Finance Corporation has provided a Rs 13,527 crore loan to refinance...
25 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Cab, auto strike in Delhi-NCR: Three-day Chakka jam in Capital, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad begins today; check what's affected for commutersCab strike in Delhi NCR: Delhi-NCR faces a three-day cab and auto strike from May 21-23. Drivers demand fare hikes due to soaring fuel cost...
21 May, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Delhi Metro to add 24 extra train trips from May 18 to encourage shift from private vehiclesRecognising the critical role of mass transit in ensuring energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability in the ext...
17 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Loans likely to cross Rs 1 lakh cr milestone in FY27: IRFC CMDIndian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) aims to sanction Rs 1 lakh crore in loans this financial year, with plans to raise Rs 70,000 cror...
17 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
DDA identifies 14 land parcels along metro corridors for housing pushThe Delhi Development Authority is gearing up for a game-changer in urban housing by pinpointing 14 land parcels near metro stations. These...
17 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Naredco proposes changes to ease Delhi Transit-Oriented Development restrictionsUnder the policy, planned, high-density and mixed-use development will be promoted within a 500-metre radius around Metro and RRTS corridor...
16 May, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Delhi Metro to launch hydrogen-powered buses in Central Vista amid energy-saving measuresDelhi Metro is introducing a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in the Central Vista area. This initiative aims to promote public transpo...
15 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Delhi WFH explained: What Delhi’s 2-day work from home advisory means for govt staff, private employees, students and businessesDelhi WFH explained: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a sweeping fuel-saving and austerity campaign called “Mera Bharat, Mera...
15 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST