Indian Railways to hike penalties: Ticketless travel, women's coach entry, misuse of facilities to attract higher finesNew Railway Act amendments, effective July 2026, significantly hike penalties for common travel offenses. Travelling without a ticket now i...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
More than 20 injured as massive fire breaks out at Haldia Petrochemicals unit in West BengalHaldia Refinery fire news: A major blaze erupted at Haldia unit in West Bengal early Tuesday, injuring at least 20 people. The blaze, origi...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
We the livingPetrograd's railway station, a scene of faded grandeur and dust, awaited a train. Amidst the gloom, Kira Argounova arrived, a striking figu...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Railway Ministry declines Defence Ministry's plea to reduce military special train size, chargesThe Railway Ministry has turned down the Defence Ministry's plea to reduce the minimum size of military special trains from 30 to 20 wagons...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Capacity augmentation, value-added applications critical for making India leader in stainless steel productionWith a growing domestic market and potential in sectors like green hydrogen and pharmaceuticals, India aims to be a manufacturing and innov...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Meet Aarya, the Indian-origin toddler who aims to become youngest person to visit all 63 US national parksAn Indian-origin toddler from Illinois is on a quest to become the youngest person to visit all 63 U.S. national parks. Little Aarya, accom...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Mumbai: Western Railway's services delayed due to overhead equipment snagMumbai's Western Railway faced significant morning delays today, with suburban services running 10-15 minutes late. An overhead equipment s...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Ajmer’s hidden engine: From steam locomotives to Vande Bharat — inside the 150-year-old railway workshop quietly powering the city’s growth since 1876Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop has completed 150 years as one of the city’s most important institutions. Beyond locomotives and...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Indian Embassy in Tehran issues fresh advisory amid security concerns; urges to avoid non-essential travelIndian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. Those already in the country or needi...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Railways to allow industries to design wagons as per their specific needIndian Railways is set to revolutionize freight transport by allowing industries to design wagons tailored to their specific needs. This mo...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Indian Railways to liberalise wagon design policyIndian Railways is set to unveil a new wagon design policy within two weeks, offering a flexible framework for industries to develop specia...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Western Railway upgrades key routes for faster trains, eyes 160 kmph on Mumbai-Delhi corridorWestern Railway is significantly boosting train speeds, with several routes set to reach 130 kmph and the Mumbai-Delhi corridor aiming for ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Beneath the Alps, Switzerland quietly built an underground network so large it feels like another countryHidden beneath the Swiss Alps is one of the world’s most remarkable engineering networks: more than 1,400 tunnels spanning over 2,000 kilom...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Indian Railways approves Kavach deployment worth Rs 270 crore on 631 route kmsIndian Railways has approved the installation of Kavach, an indigenous automatic train protection system, on 631 route kilometers of East C...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Jaipur gets Amrit Bharat Express to Darbhanga; Khatipura Mega Coaching Terminal opensRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma launched the Jaipur-Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express and inaugurated a Me...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
On a train without ticket or using someone else’s? These railway mistakes could soon cost you far more as Centre plans fine hike from July 1Train travel could soon come with stricter penalties as the Centre plans to double the minimum fine for ticketless travel from Rs 250 to Rs...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST