Vande Bharat Express
Vande Bharat Creator Sudhanshu Mani Reviews Train After 7-Year Wait: Praises Innovation, Highlights Occupancy Challenges
Nov 26, 2025 01:31 am CST
After seven years, Sudhanshu Mani, the engineer behind India's indigenous semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express, finally experienced the train as a passenger. His comprehensive review praises the hygienic food service and design improvements while highlighting concerns about poor occupancy and advocating for the development of a sleeper variant to increase the train's practicality on longer routes.
Kerala Congress Leader Defends 'Gana Geetham' as Patriotic Amid RSS Anthem Controversy
Nov 10, 2025 08:51 pm CST
A Congress leader from Kerala has sparked debate by defending "Gana Geetham" as a patriotic song with no exclusive ties to RSS, contradicting his party's position after school children sang it at a Vande Bharat Express inauguration. The incident has united Kerala's ruling CPM and opposition Congress in criticism, with the state government launching an investigation into what they call exploitation of children for political purposes.
Kerala School RSS Song Controversy: Principal Defends Students Amid Government Probe
Nov 10, 2025 11:39 am CST
A controversy has erupted in Kerala after school students performed the RSS anthem during a Vande Bharat Express inauguration, leading to a government investigation. The school principal defends the performance as a patriotic song chosen by the students themselves, while Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemns it as a violation of constitutional principles. The incident has sparked debate between state officials calling it communal politics and Union Ministers defending the children's choice.
Kerala Orders Probe Into RSS Song Controversy on Vande Bharat Express Inaugural Journey
Nov 09, 2025 04:08 pm CST
The Kerala government has launched an investigation after school students reportedly sang an RSS song during the inaugural journey of the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. Education Minister V Sivankutty directed the DPI to conduct an inquiry, citing concerns about constitutional principles, while Union Minister Suresh Gopi defended the performance as an innocent celebration.
Kerala CM Condemns RSS Song Performance on Vande Bharat Express: Political Controversy Erupts
Nov 09, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned Southern Railway for allowing students to perform an RSS song during the inaugural run of the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. The incident sparked outrage among opposition leaders who claim it violates constitutional principles and promotes communal politics through government institutions. Southern Railway later clarified that the performance was the school song of Saraswathi Vidyalaya students.
PM Modi Inaugurates 4 New Vande Bharat Trains, Expanding India's High-Speed Rail Network to 164 Services
Nov 08, 2025 05:31 pm CST
Indian Railways expands its premium service with four new Vande Bharat Express trains inaugurated by PM Modi from Varanasi, bringing the nationwide fleet to 164. These high-speed services connect Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes, reducing travel times by up to 2.5 hours while boosting regional connectivity, tourism, and economic development across multiple states.
PM Modi Inaugurates Four New Vande Bharat Express Trains Enhancing National Connectivity and Tourism
Nov 08, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding India's high-speed rail network to 160 operational trains. These new routes connect major religious, cultural, and commercial hubs across India, reducing travel times significantly while boosting tourism and regional economic development through enhanced transportation infrastructure.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Four New Vande Bharat Express Trains: Enhancing Connectivity Across India
Nov 07, 2025 10:30 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains during his two-day visit to Varanasi, significantly reducing travel times between major destinations. The new routes include Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, promoting tourism, and supporting economic development across India.
Surekha Yadav, First Woman Loco Pilot Of Asia To Retire After 36 Years, Anand Mahindra Reacts
Sep 19, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Surekha Yadav was felicitated by her fellow train drivers, department staff, and family members ahead of her retirement on September 30.
PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Rs 36,000 Crore In Bihar
Sep 15, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar's Purnea district on Monday.
