Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for December 17, 2025
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 17, 2025. Stay informed with the day's crucial updates.
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Mumbai Suburban Rail to Get 7th & 8th Lines on Thane-Kalyan Corridor
Mumbai's crucial suburban rail network is set for a major upgrade with two new lines between Thane and Kalyan, aiming to decongest the vital corridor and boost capacity. Read about the project's details and impact.
Bhopal Metro Launches Dec 20: Key Facts & Rules
Bhopal gears up for its first Metro ride on December 20. Learn about the new rules, fines, routes, and modern amenities like USB charging points. Get all details here!
Mumbai Metro Lines 2A, 7 Delayed for 2 Hours on Sunday
Technical issues disrupted Mumbai Metro Lines 2A and 7 for two hours on Sunday night, causing major delays and passenger inconvenience. Services resumed after 9 pm. Read for details.
Swargate Metro-Bus Underpass Complete, Awaits Final Clearance
Maha Metro completes pedestrian underpass linking Swargate station to MSRTC bus terminus, promising seamless transfer. Final CMRS approval expected in weeks.
Chennai Weather: 28°C, 88% Rain Chance, Good AQI of 22
Chennai enjoys a pleasant start to December with a high of 28.2°C, an 88% chance of evening showers, and excellent air quality (AQI 22). Plan your week with our detailed forecast.
Chennai Heavy Rain Forecast Dec 5, AQI Remains Good
Chennai faces a wet December 5 with 96% rain chance, temps 24-28°C. Good AQI of 22 holds. Weekly outlook & planning tips inside. Plan your week!
Bangalore Metro Purple Line Hit by Suspension After Kengeri Incident
Bangalore Metro's Purple Line services are partially suspended after a reported suicide attempt at Kengeri Station. Trains are running only up to Mysore Road. Details inside.
Suicide Attempt at Kengeri Metro Disrupts Bengaluru Services
A man attempted suicide at Bengaluru's Kengeri Metro station, disrupting Purple Line services. Operations were short-terminated at Nayandahalli. Read for details and updates.
Retteri Lake Reservoir Plan Stalled by Encroachments, Sewage
Chennai's plan to create a seventh reservoir at Retteri Lake, worth ₹43 crore, is stuck for two years due to encroachments and sewage inflow. The project aimed to add 10MLD water supply.
Pune Transport Woes: Declining Ridership, Fragmented Planning
Pune's public transport system is failing its citizens. With declining bus ridership, poor coordination, and unreliable services, commuters demand urgent reforms. Read the full analysis.
Bhopal Metro Launch with Free Rides from Dec 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Bhopal Metro on December 13. Passengers can enjoy free rides for the first week on the Subhash Nagar to AIIMS corridor. Details on fares, timings, and features inside.
Chennai Metro's 30 Cr Walkways Cause Pedestrian Woes
Chennai Metro's Phase II barricaded walkways, costing ~₹30 crore, are poorly lit, unsafe, and causing daily hardship. Officials promise removal by 2028, but pedestrians demand immediate fixes.
Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line frequency improves to 12 mins
Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line to reduce wait times to 12 minutes with a new train. BMRCL also orders 6 driverless trainsets for future expansion. Read more.
Chennai Heavy Rain Forecast, AQI Hits 22
Chennai faces heavy rainfall on December 3, 2025, with temps of 24.2°C-27°C. The city enjoys 'good' air quality with AQI 22. Get details on the forecast and resident advisory.
Pune's New 25-km Metro Line: Execution Plan in Focus
MLA Bhimrao Tapkir meets Maha Metro officials to plan the execution of the approved 25-km Khadakwasla-Kharadi line. Focus is on minimising traffic chaos in key areas like Sinhagad Road and Hadapsar. Read the latest updates.
Chennai roads battered post-cyclone, commuters face hardship
Cyclone Ditwah spares Chennai's core from floods but leaves roads damaged and waterlogged. Key stretches like Anna Salai, Arcot Road face severe issues. GCC yet to comment. Read more.
Chennai Metro Train Stalls, 25 Evacuated in Tunnel
A Chennai Metro train stalled in an underground tunnel due to a rare dual battery failure. 25 passengers were safely evacuated. Read details on the incident and CMRL's response.
Chennai Headlines: Major Updates for December 2, 2025
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 2, 2025. Stay informed with all major updates.
Chennai Metro Train Stops Mid-Tunnel, 20 Rescued
A Chennai Metro train halted inside a tunnel due to a technical fault. All 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Officials are investigating the cause of the glitch. Read more.
Chennai Metro Tunnel Evacuation After Train Stops
25 passengers were safely evacuated from a stalled Chennai Metro train in an underground tunnel. CMRL officials cite a rare dual battery failure as the cause. Read details.
Chennai Weather: Rain, 25.7°C Max, Good AQI at 22
Chennai woke to mild, humid weather on Dec 2, 2025, with a high chance of rain & good AQI of 22. Get the detailed forecast & weekly outlook for planning your week.
Chennai Metro Train Halts, Passengers Evacuated
A Chennai Metro train halted abruptly between High Court and Central stations due to a technical issue. Passengers were safely evacuated. Services resumed by 6:20am. Details inside.
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3 killed in separate Chennai road accidents on Friday
Tragic road accidents in Chennai claim 3 lives including 22-year-old nurse Deepika. One critical. Police investigating all incidents. Stay safe on roads.
Chennai Flyover Work Postponed for Metro Rail Project
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones Velachery flyover work after CMRL request. The projects overlap by 650m. New construction expected to start in January 2024.
Chennai's LB Road Choked by Illegal Parking, Accidents Rise
Chennai's critical LB Road connecting Adyar to Thiruvanmiyur faces severe congestion due to illegal parking, wrong-side driving and inadequate police presence. Multiple accidents reported as residents struggle daily.
Delhi Metro Timings Change for MCD Bye-Elections
Delhi Metro will start services at 4 AM on November 30 and December 3 for the MCD bye-elections. Check the new schedule, frequency, and how it affects your travel.
Delhi Metro starts at 4 AM for MCD bye-elections
Delhi Metro will start services at 4 AM on November 30 (polling) and December 3 (counting) for MCD bye-elections. Check new timings and plan your travel.
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