INDIA
Why India is fortifying Siliguri’s ‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor with underground rail
Indian Railways: NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) Hitendra Goyal said the underground stretch would run between Tin Mile Haat and Rangapani railway stations in West Bengal.
INDIA
Mumbai–Pune, Chennai–Bengaluru, Bengaluru–Hyderabad, Delhi–Varanasi, Varanasi–Siliguri: High-speed rail travel times unveiled
Indian Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw said high-speed rail projects will dramatically cut travel time between major Indian cities.
BUDGET
How Budget 2026 makes foreign travel and overseas education cheaper | Explained
The Finance Minister also announced relief for families sending money overseas for education and medical purposes. Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), the TCS rate for education and medical remittances will be cut from 5 per cent to 2 per cent.
BUDGET
Railway Budget 2026: From Mumbai to Siliguri, faster trains on track as Budget announces 7 high-speed rail corridors
Budget 2026: The planned corridors form part of the government’s broader vision to modernise rail transport, improve inter-city mobility and deepen economic integration across regions.
BUSINESS
Delhivery board rejig: Chairman Deepak Kapoor, Director Saugata Gupta to step down from April
Deepak Kapoor joined Delhivery’s board in 2017, while Saugata Gupta came on board in 2021. Both played a key role in steering the company through its initial public offering in 2022 and its evolution as a listed entity thereafter.
BUSINESS
Metal mania meets reality check: What gold and silver investors should do next
Silver saw even more dramatic moves. Prices crossed $120 per ounce last week — one of the strongest rallies in decades — before tumbling to $98.50 on Friday.
INDIA
Vande Bharat Express cuts through snow in Kashmir during fresh snowfall | Watch
Vande Bharat News: The video, now widely circulating online, shows the orange-and-grey Vande Bharat train emerging from the distance with its headlights on, moving steadily along tracks buried under thick layers of snow.
INDIA
Watch: Viral Scorpio N video triggers debate on Thar, XUV drivers and road rage in Delhi-NCR
A viral video of a Mahindra Scorpio N being driven recklessly in the Delhi-NCR region has reignited an online debate over aggressive driving habits and the perception surrounding certain SUVs on Indian roads.
INDIA
Why Vande Bharat Sleeper could help travellers skip hotel stays
Vande Bharat News: By offering late-night departures and early-morning arrivals on routes spanning 600–900 kilometres, the Vande Bharat Sleeper enables passengers to avoid booking a hotel room altogether.
INDIA
Vande Bharat sleeper vs flights: Can India’s new train change short-haul travel?
Vande Bharat Sleeper News: The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will feature ergonomically designed cushioned berths, advanced suspension systems for smoother rides, noise-reduction technology, automatic doors with vestibules, and a modern Passenger Information System.
INDIA
Germany allows visa-free transit facility for Indians: What Indian passport holders can now do
Visa News: The visa-free transit decision comes as part of broader efforts by India and Germany to deepen cooperation across education, mobility and people-centric exchanges, alongside growing strategic and economic engagement between the two countries
INDIA
What Vande Bharat sleeper means for Siliguri–Northeast rail connectivity
Indian Railways News: The Vande Bharat Sleeper train is designed for overnight travel, offering enhanced comfort, safety and a premium passenger experience
WORLD
A $50 million bounty: How Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro became America’s most wanted
The Trump administration has repeatedly accused Nicolas Maduro of leading an international drug trafficking network.
INDIA
Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express gets a new face as women take over ticket checks
Indian Railways News: Railway officials believe that women ticket checkers often bring a calmer, more empathetic and communicative approach, encouraging passengers to share complaints or suggestions without hesitation
INDIA
From Rajdhani Express to Vande Bharat Sleeper: What India’s future long-distance train travel will look like
Indian Railways News: With the upcoming sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express, Indian Railways is now preparing to take the Vande Bharat brand into overnight and long-haul segments traditionally dominated by Rajdhani and Duronto services.
BUSINESS
Two new airlines get green light, but can they break India’s aviation duopoly?
Al Hind Air is being promoted by the Kerala-based Alhind Group, while FlyExpress is positioned as a regional operator.
BUSINESS
IndiGo denies ‘planned crisis’ claims, says winter operations and tech glitches caused chaos
IndiGo has now stabilised its network, operating over 1,900 flights, connecting all 138 destinations, with on-time performance 'back to normal high levels,' IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta said.
BUSINESS
Akasa Air grows fleet to 31 aircraft, plans big expansion ahead
Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube said the new aircraft reflects the airline’s focus on improving travel comfort based on passenger feedback
BUSINESS
Lend a hand where you can: Air India CEO urges staff to support travellers amid IndiGo turbulence
As passenger loads increase due to cascading disruptions, the CEO urged employees to extend kindness not just to Air India customers but also to workers from other airlines.
BUSINESS
The factors behind IndiGo’s recent disruptions: Pilot rest norms and planning shortfalls
IndiGo said it has initiated calibrated adjustments to the schedules to contain the disruption and restore stability. The airline did not share any specific numbers.
BUSINESS
Air India Ahmedabad-bound flight returns to Delhi after smoke alert
Air India said ground teams ensured assistance and onward travel arrangements for the affected passengers
INDIA
Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Sleeper train hits 180 km/h in trial run | Watch
Indian Railways News: The Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset has been designed and developed by BEML Limited, featuring stainless-steel construction and advanced crashworthy elements to maximize passenger safety
BUSINESS
Runway closure, forex headwinds hit IndiGo’s Q2, first Airbus A321 XLR to join fleet in December: CEO Pieter Elbers
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said the June–September quarter was marked by multiple challenges, including the runway closure at Delhi airport, which disrupted operations and impacted earnings.
AUTOMOBILE
Mahindra names upcoming seven-seater electric SUV XEV 9S, to debut on November 27
Mahindra will showcase the XEV 9S in full at its ‘Scream Electric’ event in Bengaluru on November 27, 2025, marking one year of its all-electric lineup under the INGLO brand
