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Passengers climbing through train windows, some travelling in toilets, others waiting 12 hours in queues: Railway stations witness unprecedented Diwali-Chhath chaos- Diwali 2026: From Ayodhya’s sea of diyas to Goa’s fiery Narkasurs, India celebrates the festival in splendour
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- Horoscope Today, November 8, 2026: Diwali Special Predictions for All 12 Zodiac SignsHoroscope Today, November 8, 2026: Diwali brings a focus on prosperity, relationships and fresh beginnings. The Moon in Libra highlights ba...07 Nov, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- High fares, longer journeys, delays make special trains less attractive to passengers: OfficialsRailway Ministry claims to operate special trains during the festive rush, yet regular train demand exceeds their capacity. Special trains ...07 Nov, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- 1,000 extra trains between Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai to ease waiting lists, Railway ministry plans four parallel tracks on 7 major corridorsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Indian Railways plans to expand seven major corridors to four parallel tracks, enabling more than 1,...07 Nov, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Diwali 2026: Delhi Metro to commence services at 6 am on select routes; check new timings hereDelhi Metro has announced earlier train services on select lines for Diwali festivities. Trains on the Pink Line, Magenta Line, and Grey Li...07 Nov, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- Southern Railway runs 132 special trains, deploys extra RPF personnel to manage Diwali rushSouthern Railway managed the rise in passenger traffic during the Diwali season by operating special trains. A total of 132 special trains ...06 Nov, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- Delhi Metro revises Diwali schedule; select lines to start at 6 am, last train at 10 pmDelhi Metro services will begin an hour earlier than usual on Diwali, November 8. The Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines will start operations a...06 Nov, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- Travel platforms and hotels see uptick in bookings for DiwaliAn impressive uptick in Diwali travel bookings has been recorded this year, surpassing last year's figures. Online travel sites report a bo...06 Nov, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- Diwali Delhi police traffic advisory: Check which roads will face restrictions and diversions? Alternate routes to avoid festive jams during Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj and ChhathDelhi traffic advisory: Delhi police issued traffic advisory ahead of Diwali season. Delhi Traffic Police has introduced special traffic ar...06 Nov, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- 15,000 trains, 100+ special train pairs and a Vande Bharat: Indian Railways has a big Diwali & Chhath Puja gift for Bihar passengersIndian Railways will operate 15,000 trains to and from Bihar to manage the festive rush during Diwali and Chhath, compared with around 12,0...06 Nov, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Railway platform ticket sales suspended at six stations across Delhi and Ghaziabad; check the full listRailway news: Northern Railway is implementing crowd-management measures at major railway stations in Delhi-NCR during the festive season. ...05 Nov, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Gold and cash worth over Rs 8 lakh stolen from locked First AC coupe on Deoria-bound train; family alleges no police help, Gonda cops demonstrate how cabin door opens from outsideA couple travelling with their one-year-old child has alleged that gold jewellery worth Rs 7-8 lakh and cash were stolen from their locked ...03 Nov, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- Freight train derails in Gujarat's Dahod, two Delhi-bound trains affectedTwo freight trains derailed in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, affecting train services and causing delays. The first derailment in Gujarat involve...03 Nov, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
- Tamil Nadu: Seven empty train coaches roll away without engine, derail after travelling 6 km in TirupatturSeven empty railway coaches rolled away from the Jolarpettai Junction yard and derailed after travelling six kilometres. Railway authoritie...02 Nov, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- Diwali, Chhath Puja special trains: Railways announces 3 unreserved trains from Kolkata to Bihar and UP; check timings and datesEastern Railway has announced three unreserved special trains connecting Sealdah and Kolkata with Jaynagar, Ballia and Gorakhpur to manage ...01 Nov, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Bengaluru to Paris Flight costs Rs 25,838, less than Prayagraj at Rs 27,817 for Diwali? Viral fare comparison has internet dividedAs Diwali approaches, numerous Indians are grappling with steep airfare costs when returning home, sparking worries about travel expenses. ...31 Oct, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
- 6,200 special train trips for festive travel: Railways boosts services by 30% for Diwali, Chhath Puja; check Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Howrah & other routesNorthern Railway has planned over 6,200 special train trips for Diwali and Chhath Puja, a 30% increase from last year's 4,666 trips. The ad...27 Oct, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Diwali travel rush: How to save on last-minute flight tickets and when to stop waiting for discountsWaiting until the last minute in the hope of a sale can be costly. Airlines use dynamic pricing, and cheaper fares may disappear as more se...26 Oct, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
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