Mint's Springboard 2026 & Weekly News Digest
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Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, the Bogibeel Bridge, completes seven years since its inauguration by PM Modi. Discover how this 4.94-km engineering marvel over the Brahmaputra has revolutionized connectivity and trade in the Northeast.
A mayor in Mexico missed the inaugural ride of a new light rail after arriving late, sparking viral comparisons to India's VIP culture. Read the full story and see the viral video.
India's FY27 budget could allocate a record ₹1.3 trillion for rail safety, focusing on Kavach rollout and infrastructure. Experts stress organizational discipline over funds. Read more.
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Haryana govt wants Rajiv Chowk as the start of the Gurgaon-Faridabad-Noida Namo Bharat corridor for better ridership, but NCRTC cites high cost & engineering challenges. Details inside.
India's NMACC and Qatar Museums sign a 5-year pact to bring play-based museum learning to children and educators in both nations. A major boost for cultural education.
Delhi Metro Museum opens at Supreme Court station, showcasing India's transport revolution. Discover 6 must-visit rail museums worldwide for travel enthusiasts. Plan your visit now!
Telangana government acquires L&T's stake in Hyderabad Metro Phase-I for Rs 2000 crore, assuming Rs 13,000 crore debt. Can public control bridge the city's old-new divide?
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) Varanasi wins Rail Minister's Rajbhasha Shield for 2024 as an ideal production unit. Award ceremony set for Dec 26 in Delhi. Read more.
A video allegedly showing a young couple in an indecent act on a Rapid Rail train near Ghaziabad has gone viral, raising serious questions about onboard surveillance and safety protocols. Read more.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates first indigenous metro train for Ahmedabad. Titagarh Rail Systems to deliver 10 trains, boosting Make in India and city's public transport.
A crucial 53-km rail link between Bengaluru's Whitefield and Kolar remains a paper project after 13 years, with no land acquired. Experts warn of soaring costs and call for alternatives. Read more.
Dense fog severely disrupts train schedules on the Delhi-Patna route for a third consecutive day, causing major delays. Patna Zoo also implements winter care for animals. Read for details and travel updates.
The Rs 700-crore Ara-Sasaram rail line doubling project is now in active execution, with survey and land acquisition intensified. Completion is targeted within three years to ease congestion and boost regional growth in Bihar.
Thick fog across North India caused massive rail delays, stranding thousands. Vande Bharat among services hit. Officials cite safety protocols. Check train status before travel.
Bhopal Metro's priority corridor launches, easing traffic & pollution. PM Modi's message read at inauguration. Services begin Dec 21. Details inside.
Bhopal traffic police announce route diversions for Metro Rail inauguration from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to attend. Check alternative routes and contact details.
The Telangana cabinet, led by CM Revanth Reddy, will meet in December to assess its two-year performance, plan for pending poll promises, and review key projects like Musi rejuvenation and Metro Rail takeover. Read for details.
Chennai Metro Rail awards contracts worth ₹435.88 crore for integrated commercial and transit infrastructure at Sholinganallur, Thoraipakkam, and Mandaveli to boost commuter convenience and revenue.
Dense fog severely disrupted rail services on the Delhi-Kanpur-Patna route for a second day, causing delays of up to 3-4 hours for major trains. Safety protocols enforced.
Dense fog severely disrupts rail services on the Delhi-Kanpur-Patna route for a second day, causing multi-hour delays for major trains like Rajdhani and Sampoorna Kranti. Safety protocols enforced.
Kochi's crucial sewage treatment project faces further delays as costs escalate from Rs 1,300 crore to Rs 1,700 crore. Read about the reasons and impact on the city's urban regeneration.
A CAG report reveals the Rail Land Development Authority failed to monetise surplus railway land effectively since 2006. Discover the audit findings and implications.
MPMRCL announces Bhopal Metro will charge full fare from launch day, unlike Indore's free initial period. MD explains the operational rationale behind the decision.
Dense fog crippled Delhi's rail network, delaying over 40 trains by 3-6 hours and stranding thousands. Key routes from East & North India were severely impacted. Read the full report on the travel chaos.
The historic Mysuru Rail Museum, attracting 800+ daily visitors, still demands cash for tickets, causing major inconvenience. The DRM has now promised digital payment facilities within days.
NCRTC submits Rs 15,000 crore RRTS plan linking Gurgaon and Noida. The 22-minute Gurgaon-Faridabad ride aims to transform NCR connectivity. Read the latest updates.
NCRTC submits DPR for a rapid rail link between Gurgaon and Greater Noida. The 6-station corridor, costing Rs 15,000 crore, promises to cut travel time to 38 minutes. Read more on the debate over elevated vs underground routes.