Indian Railways rationalises fare structure for passenger train services from 26 December 2025

No increase in fares up to 215 km in ordinary class, rates increased for non-AC and AC classes in Mail and Express trains. Here's the fu...

Indian Railways begins offering regional cuisines on Vande Bharat Express trains

Here's the details of regional delicacies of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar, and Kashmir that are now availabl...

164 Vande Bharat Train services running across India as of now in December 2025

Launched in February 2019, now there are 164 Vande Bharat Express trains till date, in December 2025

Tips to ensure safety while driving in foggy conditions along the roads and highways

Best Practices to follow safe driving techniques during foggy weather conditions

NH-45 through the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve gets India's 1st Table-Top Red Marking on a Highway

Table-Top Red Marking introduced for the very first time in India, on the 2 km ghat section of National Highway NH-45 passing through the Ti...

Indian Railways to serve local cuisines in Vande Bharat Trains, and to be progressively introduced in all trains

Regional or local cuisines to be served in Vande Bharat Trains and then to be gradually introduced in all other trains of Indian Railways. ...

Indian Railways deactivates 3.03 crore fake accounts for ticket booking and 2.70 crores more temporarily suspended

Massive crackdown by Indian Railways on fake accounts for ticket booking, in order to ensure better ticket availability to genuine traveller...

NHAI simplifies Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag

Under the simplified guidelines, only the front picture showing the number plate and FASTag will be required

Now you may Gift a FASTag Annual Pass, Here's how to do it

Here's how to gift a FASTag Annual Pass to someone else, by using NHAI's Rajmargyatra App

Rajmargyatra, the all-in-one app launched for National Highway Users in India, by NHAI

Here's the Details and Features of Rajmargyatra, the official app by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

Indian Railways to provide blanket covers in trains - to be implemented across India, based on results of the trial

Based on the results of the pilot program, blanket covers to be provided in all Indian Railways train coaches that provide blankets with bed...

Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat trains - the advanced modern train services of Indian Railways

Here's some details on these advanced train services, and also about the advanced LHB Coaches in other trains

Throwback in Pictures : Times I wished I had a better camera

Nature in Pictures 3 - Over a decade old pics : Splendid sunsets, Fabulous flowers, cute kitten, puppies, ducks, and more, but in low-res! ...

Alliance Air to offer single fixed fare that remains constant regardless of booking date

Alliance Air’s "Fare se Fursat" Fixed Airfare Scheme is launched for giving freedom from fluctuating airfares, to the airways tra...

Report dirty toilets at Toll Plazas along National Highways and get rewarded by ₹1,000 FASTag recharge

NHAI Launches ‘Clean Toilet Picture Challenge’ along tolled National Highways of India, valid till 31 October 2025. Here's the full deta...

New Toll Fee Rule at Toll Plazas for Non-FASTag Users, with effect from November 15, 2025

Non-FASTag Users paying the fee via the UPI digital payments, will be charged only 1.25 times the applicable user fee, as per new rules ...

NHAI to install QR Code Informational Signboards along National Highways in India

QR Code Signboards along National Highway stretches in India to provide useful information and emergency helpline numbers

e-Arrival Card system launched for foreign travellers to India, for submitting arrival details online

Foreign tourists and visitors to India, arriving at Delhi International Airport, can now skip paper forms and fill in their e-Arrival Card o...

UDAN Yatri Cafe now open at 7 Airports; To be launched at more airports across India

Latest UDAN Yatri Cafe inaugurated at Vijayawada International Airport.

India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh added to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves

India now has 13 Biosphere Reserves in the UNESCO list of World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).

Lower taxes on hotel stays and transport vehicles expected to benefit middle-class tourists and budget travellers

The reduced GST rates on certain accommodations and transport vehicles and how it may benefit tourists in India.

Indian Railways makes Aadhaar Authentication mandatory for booking general Reserved Tickets online during first 15 minutes

From 1 October 2025, Aadhaar Authentication is mandatory for booking Reserved Tickets online on IRCTC Website or App during the first 15 min...

Aizawl in Mizoram gets connected by railway for the very first time, with Three New Trains to Sairang

Indian Railways connects Aizawl by rail, through the newly completed Bhairabi – Sairang railway line, and Three New Train services to Sairan...

Delhi Metro fares revised - Minimal increase from 25 August 2025 - Here are the details

Delhi Metro fares increased ranging from ₹ 1 to ₹ 4 (up to ₹5 for the Airport Express Line) depending on the distance of travel.

Cruise Tourism grows on India's National Waterways, 51 new circuits planned in 14 States and 3 Union Territories by 2027

River Cruise Voyages on India's National Waterways rise by 19.4% in 2024–25; And 51 New Cruise Circuits planned across 14 states and 3 U...

Indian Railways to install CCTV Cameras in all train coaches to enhance passenger safety

CCTV Cameras to be installed in all 74,000 Coaches and 15,000 Locos of Indian Railways for better safety and security of train passengers. ...

Maratha Military Landscapes of India added to the UNESCO World Heritage List

12 iconic forts of the great Maratha Empire in India, 11 in Maharashtra and 1 in Tamil Nadu, are now inscribed on the World Heritage List. ...

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Train Tickets now available on 9 more popular apps

Now get Bengaluru Namma Metro QR tickets on EaseMyTrip, Highway Delite, Miles & Kilometres (via Telegram), Namma Yatri, OneTicket, Rapid...

Indian Railways launches RailOne - the all-in-one single app for all passenger services

Here's the details of this new integrated super app for Indian Railways train tickets booking, checking, ordering food, help, feedback, ...

Indian Railways Rationalises Basic Fare for Passenger Train Services from 1 July 2025

No increase in fares up to 500 km in ordinary class, rates increased for non-AC and AC classes in Mail and Express trains. Here's the fu...

From 1 July 2025, only Aadhaar Verified users can book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC - Here's how to Authenticate your IRCTC User profile

Indian Railways and IRCTC recommends that you authenticate your IRCTC User profile with your Aadhaar in advance to avoid any last-minute inc...

FASTag Annual Pass for ₹3,000 to be available from 15 August 2025

Here's the details for FASTag based Annual Pass for private non-commercial vehicles that costs ₹3,000 and covers 200 passages through to...

Indian Railways makes Aadhaar and OTP-based Authentication mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets online and offline

Aadhaar authentication is mandatory to book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC from July 1, 2025; and OTP based authentication mandatory for booking Ta...

Chenab and Anji Khad bridges to be inaugurated on 6th June 2025, Vande Bharat trains between Srinagar and Katra to begin on June 7th

The two engineering marvels of Indian Railways, the Chenab bridge and Anji Khad bridge in Jammu and Kashmir to be inaugurated and trains to ...

e-Aadhaar authentication soon to be required for booking Tatkal tickets on Indian Railways

Indian Railways cracks down on unauthorised automated bookings and enhances booking experience for genuine users; e-Aadhaar to soon be manda...

Beware of online booking scams impersonating religious institutions and tourist services - I4C issues alert

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) issues an alert on online booking scams through fake websites, deceptive social media pages and...

Clarification on launch of Satellite-based Tolling System and ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-less Tolling System

India's Ministry of Road Transport & Highways clarifies that Satellite-based Tolling System will not be launched by replacing existi...

Free access to all ASI ticketed monuments across India on World Heritage Day, 18th April 2025

No Entry Fee at ASI Monuments on World Heritage Day, 18th April 2025.

The New Pamban Bridge is now opened and trains to Rameswaram resumed - Here are some interesting facts and its significance

Indian Railways' train services to Rameshwaram is resumed with the inauguration of New Pamban Railway Bridge today, on April 6, 2025. Th...

Indian Railways to resume trains to Rameswaram with inauguration of New Pamban Rail Bridge on 6 April 2025

Railway services to Rameswaram to resume on 06 April 2025 with a new daily express service between Tambaram (near Chennai) and Rameswaram ...

Archaeological Survey of India installs high-quality coolers around Taj Mahal to comfort tourists in hot summer

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has installed 54 high-quality coolers at key spots around Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Aadhaar-Based eKYC introduced for Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra in Uttarakhand

For faster and secure registrations, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has introduced Aadhaar-Based registration for Char Dham Yatra...

Indian Railways special provisions for allotting Lower Berths to Senior Citizens, Women, and Persons with Disabilities

Details of Indian Railways’ special provisions of allotting lower berths when available during booking, and reservation quotas for persons w...

UDAN Yatri Cafe now opened at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is now the third airport in India to have this low-cost affordable cafe.

Uttarakhand to get two world-class ropeways with gondola lifts connecting Sonprayag to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji

A 12.9 km ropeway project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath and a 12.4 km ropeway project from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji, both in Uttarakhand...

Incorrect FASTag deduction without even crossing a toll plaza in India? Here's what you can do

NHAI announces helpline and email for incorrect FASTag toll deductions. ₹1 lakh penalty on toll agencies for such erroneous transactions. ...

UDAN Yatri Cafe is now opened at Chennai Airport to provide affordable and quality refreshments

Chennai Airport is now the second airport in India to have the low-cost affordable Udan Yatri Cafe

17 cities across 12 states in India may get an Urban Water Metro Transport System - Feasibility study set to begin

A feasibility study for developing Urban Water Transport System in various cities of India, is commissioned by the IWAI Board.

New FASTag Rule has no impact on FASTag customer experience - NHAI clarifies

NHAI issues clarification that FASTag users can recharge at any time before reaching a Toll Plaza, using various payment methods like UPI, N...

Cruise Bharat Mission aims to boost Cruise Tourism in India over the next five years

The Cruise Bharat Mission aims to establish 10 sea cruise terminals, 100 river cruise terminals, and five marinas.

Mahakumbh 2025 - 3-day International Bird Festival to be held in Prayagraj from 16th February 2025

Here's a chance to see over 200 species of migratory and local birds gathering at the largest peaceful human gathering on earth, from Fe...

Bengaluru Metro train fares to be hiked from 9 February 2025 - Here are the details

Here are the details of the new revised fares for Bengaluru's Namma Metro train, which come into effect from 9 February 2025.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Coming Soon - First Train Set completes long distance trial, 9 more by the end of this year

Indian Railways' First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set completed its long-distance trial, and ICF to deliver nine more of them by this ye...

120 new destinations to be connected by airways in India by the UDAN scheme

India's regional connectivity by airways scheme, UDAN, to initiate more enhanced regional connectivity by connecting 120 new destination...

200 new Vande Bharat trains, 100 Amrit Bharat trains, 50 Namo Bharat rapid rail & 17,500 general non AC coaches planned in next 2 to 3 years

Several new trains and coaches planned for Indian Railways in the coming 2 to 3 years.

Indian Railways to soon launch new super app SwaRail with all railway services on it - its beta testing now open for users

Indian Railways opened up their new ‘SwaRail’ app for beta testing for limited users. This app integrates all their railway services in one ...

Indian Railways upgrades over 23,000 Track Kilometres for 130 kmph high speed

Indian Railways achieves a significant milestone with nearly one-fifth of India’s railway network now equipped for higher speeds.

3 separate paragliding accidents kill 3 tourists within 3 days, puts the focus back on safety aspects of adventure tourism in India

And with another such incident killing a tourist earlier this month, there's been four such fatal accidents in this month of January 202...

World-Class Archaeological Experiential Museum inaugurated in Vadnagar, a town of great antiquity

Inaugurated today on 16 January 2025, the speciality of Vadnagar's Archaeological Experiential Museum is its integration with an actual ...

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 - about this massive event with massive participation and the massive preparations made for it this year

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 begins with a record breaking 1.5 Crore (15 million) devotees taking the holy dip at Prayagraj on day one, and 3.5 cror...