TRAVEL

Govt lifts domestic airfare caps as aviation stabilizes, warns airlines against fare surge

With capacity restored after IndiGo disruption, carriers told to ensure transparent pricing or face regulatory action.

Air India links cabin crew fitness to pay as strict BMI policy kicks in May 1

Airlines must keep 60% seats free to ensure families sit together under new DGCA rules

Air India raises fares as Iran war drives jet fuel surge

Bharat Taxi brings in Paytm to power UPI push

Government-backed ride-hailing platform sharpens anti-surge pitch, promises 100% earnings for drivers and seamless digital payments for riders.

Delhi gets ₹2,711 Cr as India’s first bullet train route sparks railway transformation

The Ministry of Railways has allocated a record ₹2,711 crore for Delhi’s railway infrastructure in 2026-27, up from ₹2,593 crore last year, signaling a massive upgrade for the capital’s transit system.

India’s first high-speed rail test track set for March 2026 finish

₹967-crore Research Designs and Standards Organization facility in Rajasthan to test trains at speeds up to 220 kmph.

Railways raises passenger fares from December 26 as costs mount

Fare rationalization adds ₹10 for non-AC travel up to 500 km, spares suburban services and short-distance ordinary class journeys.

PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat trains, expanding high-speed rail across India

New services slash travel time, boost tourism, and strengthen mobility from Uttar Pradesh to the southern corridor.

Indian Railways revises lower berth reservation rules 2025 with new booking, seating and sleeping norms

From reduced advance booking periods to priority seats for senior citizens, women, and pregnant passengers — here’s how Indian Railways is reshaping travel comfort and clarity for millions.