Indian Air Force chief bats for self-reliance in defence capabilitiesAir Chief Marshal A P Singh stressed self-reliance for India's defence. He spoke at the Air Force Test Pilots School graduation. Seventeen ...
24 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
World's most luxurious train to run as 'President's Special' for Murmu's Mathura, Vrindavan visitPresident Droupadi Murmu will travel from New Delhi to Vrindavan on the luxurious Maharajas' Express, operated by IRCTC. The 18-coach train...
24 Sep, 2025, 07.49 PM IST
Two daughters of Punjab farmers commissioned as IAF flying officersThe Punjab government has recently approved an initiative of starting a National Defence Academy Preparatory Wing for girls at Mai Bhago AF...
17 Jun, 2023, 07.50 PM IST
Metro Rail services resume in KochiOfficials said measures are in place to frequently disinfect all the areas in the stations where the passengers are likely to touch and pas...
07 Sep, 2020, 12.18 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar to inaugurate Armed Forces institute at MohaliDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar will inaugurate the Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute at Mohali on July 25.
11 Jul, 2018, 12.39 PM IST
IRCTC to launch special monsoon service with Maharajas' ExpressWe have decided to start two new circuits for the Maharajas' Express, this year to cover prominent destinations in West and South India, sa...
05 May, 2017, 05.42 PM IST
Humsafar train to roll out next month with 20% higher faresCCTV, GPS-based system, fire and smoke detection and suppression system and mobile, laptop charging points are some of the features on Hums...
11 Sep, 2016, 04.34 PM IST
IRCTC discusses super luxury train proposal with TelanganaIRCTC CMD A K Manocha met TSTDC Chairman Pervaram Ramulu and other officials to discuss the proposal, a state government release said.
29 Jun, 2016, 10.09 PM IST
For king-size bash on new year, railways rolls out Maharajas' ExpressThe "Gems of India" trip has been scheduled for December 30 and will take travellers on a 3-night/4-day trip of Delhi-Agra-Ranthambore-Jaip...
29 Dec, 2015, 12.48 PM IST
Maharajas' Express on special trip for New Year travellersFor booking of tickets, the Maharajas' Express website has been enabled to accept online payments. One can book tickets directly on www.the...
23 Dec, 2015, 09.10 PM IST
Historic links between France and Punjab witnesses renewed interestThe French ambassador said he hoped that the French tourist coming to India should surely visit Punjab and discover the unique ties.
19 Jul, 2015, 12.47 PM IST
IRCTC invites US President Barack Obama & family for a Maharajas’ TreatThough MEA's invite doesn’t mention a destination, the railways hope Obama will travel to Agra on Presidential Suite of Maharajas’ Express.
19 Jan, 2015, 02.33 PM IST
Punjab announces allowance scheme for vocational studentsThe Punjab government launched a scheme to extend an 'employment allowance' to students for undergoing vocational training.
08 Mar, 2013, 03.59 PM IST
Vadodara Municipal Corporation to get new toy train serviceThe Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has decided to suspend toy train service in Sayajibag for about six months as it plans to get a ne...
12 Feb, 2013, 09.14 PM IST
- India launches ultra-luxury Maharaja train service
India has launched its most luxurious and expensive train service yet, seeking to attract well-heeled foreign rail enthusiasts. In Pics: Su...
24 Mar, 2010, 12.45 AM IST
- Rs 1 lakh a night on Maharajas' Express
For the next six days and seven nights, the luxury train will move towards Delhi
19 Mar, 2010, 07.58 AM IST
- For Rs 1 lakh a day, travel like a maharaja
Maharaja Express, Asia's costliest train yet, trial run begins in Dec, with first one to be flagged off from Mumbai's CST on Jan '10. World...
05 Oct, 2009, 03.15 PM IST