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Central Railway to run 54 special train trips for Ashadhi Wari 2026 pilgrims

Central Railway to run 54 special train trips for Ashadhi Wari 2026 pilgrims

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To facilitate the travel of lakhs of devotees expected to attend Ashadhi Wari 2026 in Pandharpur, the Solapur Division of Central Railway has announced 54 special train trips connecting the pilgrimage town with various parts of Maharashtra. Ashadhi Ekadashi, one of Maharashtra’s most significant religious occasions, will be observed on July 25. Every year, lakhs of Warkaris converge on Pandharpur to offer prayers at the Vitthal-Rukmini temple. In a press release issued on Thursday, Central Railway said it will operate a mix of reserved and unreserved special trains from Nagpur, New Amravati, Khamgaon, Bhusaval, Latur, Kolhapur, Pune, and Miraj to cater to the increased passenger demand during the annual pilgrimage. Reserved special trains Nagpur-Miraj Ashadhi Specials (Four trips) Train No 01205 will depart Nagpur at 8.50 am on July 23 and July 24 and arrive at Miraj at 11.55 am the following day. The train will arrive at Pandharpur at 8 am and depart at 8.25 am. Train No 01206 will leave Miraj at 12.55 pm on July 24 and July 25 and reach Nagpur …

Best road trips near Mumbai to take this June for misty hills, beaches, and quick escapes | Destination-of-the-week News

Best road trips near Mumbai to take this June for misty hills, beaches, and quick escapes | Destination-of-the-week News

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 30, 2026 11:00 PM IST Monsoon is knocking, the heat is getting relentless, and if you have been itching for a quick escape from Mumbai, June might be the perfect time to hit the road. Whether you are craving misty hills, dramatic waterfalls, coastal calm, or vineyard views, there are plenty of road trips within driving distance that feel like a reset without requiring elaborate planning. Here are some of the best road trips near Mumbai to consider next month. Lonavala and Khandala (83 km | around 2 hours) A classic for a reason. As the rains begin, Lonavala transforms into a lush green escape dotted with waterfalls, foggy viewpoints, and chai-worthy weather. Tiger Point, Bhushi Dam, Rajmachi Point, and nearby Khandala remain crowd favourites. Perfect for: spontaneous weekend breaks, monsoon lovers, easy drives Matheran (83 km | around 2.5 hours) If you want a slower, quieter getaway, Matheran works beautifully. One of India’s few automobile-free hill stations, it offers red mud trails, scenic viewpoints, toy-train charm, and a much-needed break …

Modi asks people to avoid foreign travel but goes on trips himself: Punjab CM Mann slams PM

Modi asks people to avoid foreign travel but goes on trips himself: Punjab CM Mann slams PM

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his appeal to people to postpone foreign travels when he has not stopped going abroad himself. The prime minister left for a six-day tour of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy to enhance bilateral ties. (ANI/PTI) Amid the crisis in West Asia, Modi has called for judicious use of fuel, postponing gold purchases and foreign travel. He also urged using metro rail services in cities, carpooling, increased use of electric vehicles and working from home to conserve foreign exchange. Speaking to reporters here, Mann said, “First the prime minister should stop his foreign visits. Where is he now? He has gone to the Netherlands. He will visit 3-4 more countries. He has asked people to avoid but he still went (on foreign visits). You are shutting down everything… do not buy gold, do not undertake foreign visits, work from home. “Why doesn’t the PM work from home?” Mann asked, replying to a question on the PM’s call. …

Rs 11 cr in, Rs 60 cr out: BJP’s Patra questions Rahul Gandhi’s 54 foreign trips

Rs 11 cr in, Rs 60 cr out: BJP’s Patra questions Rahul Gandhi’s 54 foreign trips

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BJP MP Sambit Patra has questioned the funding of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s foreign visits, claiming that he may have spent nearly Rs 60 crore on overseas trips over the last 22 years. Addressing a press conference, Patra said that Rahul Gandhi has undertaken around 54 foreign trips during his time as an elected representative. He also alleged that details of how these trips were funded are not publicly available. Rahul Gandhi earned ₹11 crore in 10 years. Let me tell you the 5 biggest mismatches: * In 2014-15, his total income was ₹86 lakh, while ₹4.5 crore was spent on foreign trips — 5.2 times higher.* In 2017-18, his total income was ₹1.20 crore, while ₹6 crore was spent on… pic.twitter.com/YIfWs2567h — BJP (@BJP4India) May 14, 2026 He said, “On each of his foreign trips, about 3-4 people have travelled with him. The total expense of his foreign trips has been Rs 60 crore.” Income vs alleged expenditure: BJP’s calculation The BJP leader also presented a comparison between declared income and alleged travel expenditure. …

Directors embezzle .5M from charity, spend it on Vegas trips, luxury cars

Directors embezzle $6.5M from charity, spend it on Vegas trips, luxury cars

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The directors of an American nonprofit have been accused of embezzling over $6.5 million in charitable funds to pay for their own lavish lifestyle. Trahern Pollard and Jaclyn McGuigan used funds embezzled from We Push for Peace to bankroll Vegas trips, luxury car purchases and massive shopping sprees. The charity’s funds were used to pay for trips to Las Vegas and other luxury purchases According to a report in the New York Post, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a civil lawsuit against We Push for Peace and its former directors, Trahern Pollard and Jaclyn McGuigan, on Friday. Charity funds used for luxury purchases Prosecutors say that the nonprofit was virtually destroyed by “rampant abuse” and blatant self-dealing. We Push for Peace reportedly won lucrative contracts for community outreach and violence prevention, but funds earmarked for these initiatives were misused by the charity’s executives. Trahern Pollard paid for trips to Las Vegas, luxury vehicles and massive shopping sprees at a Harley Davidson showroom and spa stores using the embezzled funds, according to the report. He …

Like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor was made to travel in economy class as a child: ‘Trips were budgeted’ | Bollywood News

Like Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor was made to travel in economy class as a child: ‘Trips were budgeted’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 9, 2026 12:01 PM IST Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has become the latest member of the Kapoor family to step into the world of showbiz. Born to legendary actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima married businessman Bharat Sahni and spent much of her life focusing on her entrepreneurial journey. After staying away from the camera for decades, Riddhima made her screen debut with Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. More recently, she appeared alongside her mother Neetu in Dadi Ki Shaadi. Despite growing up amid fame and glamour, Riddhima revealed that she and her brother, Ranbir Kapoor, were raised in a grounded and disciplined manner, without special privileges associated with being star kids. Speaking to Soha Ali Khan on her podcast All About Her, Riddhima shared that their parents treated both siblings equally and ensured they had a normal childhood. “There was no difference between us when we were growing up. We grew up in a very loving home. Of course, there was discipline, but …

Goa fishing trips halted as LPG shortage hits trawlers amid West Asia conflict| India News

Goa fishing trips halted as LPG shortage hits trawlers amid West Asia conflict| India News

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Panaji: Fishing trips in Goa have been halted due to a shortage of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders after the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupted liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Around 800 Goa fishing trawlers have halted trips due to LPG shortage (Representative photo) Fishing trawlers rely on commercial LPG cylinders to cook food on board for the vessel’s staff, and without these cylinders, boats have stopped embarking on fishing trips, the president of the All Goa Purse Seine Boat Owners Association, Harshad Dhond, said. “Each fishing trawler has a crew of around 30 to 40 men and each fishing trip usually lasts two weeks. Each trip uses around four to five gas cylinders. We had stock until yesterday, which ran out today. This means trawlers have stopped setting out to sea until they can procure the cylinders,” Dhond told reporters. “Fish is going to become scarce over the next few days,” he added. Also Read: Essential Commodities Act invoked to prioritise LPG production for domestic use There are around …

Summer Train Trips Just Got Better – Earn 1% Cashback on Every Train Booking with ConfirmTkt

Summer Train Trips Just Got Better – Earn 1% Cashback on Every Train Booking with ConfirmTkt

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Summer in India often means packed bags, family visits, vacations and long train journeys across the country. From students heading home to families planning holidays, trains remain one of the most preferred ways to travel. To make these journeys even more rewarding, ConfirmTkt has introduced a special 1% cashback offer for train travellers this summer. Summer Train Trips Just Got Better – Earn 1% Cashback on Every Train Booking with ConfirmTkt With this limited-period offer, every train ticket booked on the ConfirmTkt app or website earns 1% cashback credited directly to the ConfirmTkt Wallet. The best part? There is no upper limit on the cashback you can earn. The offer is valid till 31 May 2026, covering the peak summer travel season when millions of travellers plan trips across India. Whether you’re booking one trip or multiple journeys, your savings will keep adding up. The cashback can be redeemed on your next train booking within 90 days, making it useful for return trips or upcoming travel plans. How Does It Work? Search for your preferred …

204 Special Train Trips For Holi Announced By North Central Railway | Check Routes | India News

204 Special Train Trips For Holi Announced By North Central Railway | Check Routes | India News

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Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 21:31 IST North Central Railway announces 204 special train trips for Holi 2026, covering Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Jhansi, with bookings soon on IRCTC and NTES to manage festive rush. The 204 trips of special trains will pass through the NCR network, covering various stations including important stations like Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Jhansi, among others. To deal with heavy passenger rush likely during Holi festival, the North Central Railway (NCR) has released a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth travel across key corridors. According to the zonal railway, 204 trips of special trains have been notified. The statement issued by the NCR, stated it will have primary ownership of five pairs of special trains, totalling 10 trains and 36 trips. “These trains will originate from key stations from NCR to accommodate travelers heading towards Mumbai, Pune, and South India. These services are scheduled to operate as per respective time tables from February 15, 2026, to March 31, 2026, facilitating travel during the peak festive period,” it said. The five pairs of originating …

Pune Civic Polls See Fancy Campaigns; Aspirants Dangle Land, Foreign Trips To Woo Voters | India News

Pune Civic Polls See Fancy Campaigns; Aspirants Dangle Land, Foreign Trips To Woo Voters | India News

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Last Updated:December 25, 2025, 14:51 IST Campaigning for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections has taken an extravagant turn, with candidates across parties offering high-value gifts to woo voters, a report claimed. An AI-generated, representative image for poll campaigning (News18) With the familiar smiles, folded hands and routine assurances no longer seen as sufficient to sway voters, campaigning ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections has entered an unprecedented phase, marked by extravagant giveaways and high-value promises. According to The Times of India, aspirants across party lines are resorting to everything from Paithani saris and bicycles to land plots, luxury vehicles and even foreign holiday packages to attract voters, reflecting how fiercely contested the upcoming civic polls have become. With the local polls in Maharashtra taking place after a prolonged gap, candidates appear to be leaving no stone unturned. What were once modest outreach initiatives at the ward level have now transformed into large-scale events featuring sponsored cricket tournaments, music concerts, and lucky draws offering prizes worth lakhs of rupees, the report claimed. The trend …