Indian Railways cancel 200 trains across India, check complete list here
The Indian Railways has cancelled more than 200 passengers trains scheduled for Saturday. On the official page, Railways released the list of trains that have been cancelled.
The Indian Railways has cancelled more than 200 passengers trains scheduled for Saturday. On the official page, Railways released the list of trains that have been cancelled. However, it has not been mentioned that why the trains have been cancelled. The trains were also cancelled on Friday, and the reason is still unknown.
Here is the complete list of trains that have been cancelled by the Indian Railways that were scheduled for Saturday:
NIMITITA (NILE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 18:15
03060 NILE- KWAE PASS SPL
NIMITITA (NILE) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 04:35
03082 JSME RPH PGR SPL
JASIDIH JN (JSME) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 16:30
03092 SBG-AZ SPL
SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 14:25
03095 KWAE-AZ MEMU PGR SPL
KATWA JN. (KWAE) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 14:40
03096 AZ-KWAE MEMU PGR SPL
AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) – KATWA JN. (KWAE) PSPC 11:55
03408 SBG-RPH PASS SPL
SAHIBGANJ JN (SBG) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 04:45
03412 BHW-RPH PASS SPL
BARHARWA JN (BHW) – RAMPUR HAT (RPH) PSPC 02:10
03427 JMP-KIUL PGR SPECIAL
JAMALPUR JN (JMP) – KIUL JN (KIUL) PSPC 03:15
03428 KIUL-JMP PGR SPECIAL
KIUL JN (KIUL) – JAMALPUR JN (JMP) PSPC 05:15
03440 BGP-AZ PASSENGER SPL
BHAGALPUR (BGP) – AZIMGANJ JN (AZ) PSPC 04:45
03461 TPH-RJL SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – RAJMAHAL (RJL) PSPC 03:50
03468 RJL-TPH SPL
RAJMAHAL (RJL) – TINPAHAR JN (TPH) PSPC 02:00
03470 BHW – BWN PASSENGER SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) PSPC 14:10
03494 RJL-TPH SPL
RAJMAHAL (RJL) – TINPAHAR JN (TPH) PSPC 22:20
03497 TPH-RJL SPL
TINPAHAR JN (TPH) – RAJMAHAL (RJL) PSPC 23:30
03504 HTE BWN MEMU PGR SPL
HATIA (HTE) – BARDDHAMAN (BWN) PSPC 08:10
03591 BKSC-ASN MEMU PGR SPL
BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) – ASANSOL JN (ASN) PSPC 15:40
03592 ASN-BKSC MEMU PGR SPL
ASANSOL JN (ASN) – BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) PSPC 07:05
03593 PRR-ASN MEMU PGR SPL
PURULIA JN (PRR) – ASANSOL JN (ASN) PSPC 14:05
03594 ASN-PRR MEMU PGR SPL
ASANSOL JN (ASN) – PURULIA JN (PRR) PSPC 10:52
04153 RBL-CNB UNRESERVED SPL
RAE BARELI JN (RBL) – KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) PSPC 02:50
04154 CNB-RBL UNRESERVED SPL
KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB) – RAE BARELI JN (RBL) PSPC 16:32
RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%, paving the way for cheaper loans
The RBI has cut the repo rate to 5.25%, aiming to support growth as inflation softens. The central bank also raised GDP projections and announced liquidity-boosting measures.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the key repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Thursday, signalling relief for borrowers as banks are expected to offer lower EMIs on home and vehicle loans. Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the move after the conclusion of the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
RBI prioritises growth as inflation eases
Malhotra said the decision was unanimous, with the central bank choosing to focus on supporting economic momentum despite concerns over a weak rupee. The repo rate was earlier cut in June from 6% to 5.5% amid easing inflation trends.
The RBI now projects Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation at 2% for FY2025-26, significantly softer than earlier estimates. For the first quarter of FY2026-27, inflation is expected at 3.9%, lower than the previous projection. The governor noted that rising precious metal prices may contribute to the headline CPI, but overall risks to inflation remain balanced.
GDP outlook strengthened
In a strong upward revision, the central bank increased the GDP forecast for the current financial year to 7.3%, previously estimated at 6.8%. Growth for the October–December quarter has also been revised to 6.7%.
The last quarter registered a six-quarter high expansion of 8.2%, reflecting resilient demand and steady credit flow.
“The growth-inflation balance continues to offer policy space,” Malhotra said, reiterating that the RBI’s stance remains neutral.
Other key decisions
Alongside the repo rate cut, the RBI announced adjustments to key policy corridors:
Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 5%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF): 5.5%
To improve liquidity and strengthen monetary transmission, the RBI will conduct forex swaps and purchase ₹1 lakh crore worth of government bonds through Open Market Operations (OMO).
RBI reviews a challenging year
Reflecting on 2025, Malhotra said the year delivered strong growth and moderate inflation even as global trade and geopolitical uncertainties persisted. He added that bank credit and retail lending remained healthy, providing support to the economy.
IndiGo flight chaos deepens as over 500 services cancelled, passengers stranded for hours
Over 500 IndiGo flights were cancelled nationwide, leaving passengers stranded without food, clarity or their luggage as airports struggled to manage the disruption.
India’s largest airline continued to face massive operational breakdowns, triggering frustration among travellers at major airports across the country. From piles of unattended suitcases to passengers waiting over 12 hours without food or clarity, the disruption stretched into its fourth consecutive day.
Long delays, no communication leave passengers anguished
Several travellers at Delhi airport described the situation as “mental torture”, as thousands of unclaimed suitcases lay scattered across the terminal. Many slept on the floor, while others expressed anger over the lack of communication from airline staff.
One flier said he had been waiting for over 12 hours without any explanation: “Every time they say one-hour or two-hour delays. We were going to a wedding but don’t even have our luggage.”
A passenger in Hyderabad recounted a similar ordeal, saying the flight was delayed indefinitely with no food, water, or updates from the airline. At the airport, some travellers blocked an Air India flight in protest over the lack of arrangements.
Goa and Chennai airports also witnessed tense moments. Videos from Goa showed fliers shouting at IndiGo staff as police attempted to calm the situation. At Chennai, CISF denied entry to IndiGo passengers due to heavy congestion.
Major metro airports impacted; cascading cancellations nationwide
Flight cancellations and delays were reported across multiple airports:
Over 200 flights were cancelled in Delhi
More than 100 each in Mumbai and Bengaluru
Around 90 in Hyderabad
Dozens more in Pune, Vishakhapatnam, Chennai and Bhopal
Pune airport stated that parking bay congestion worsened the situation, as several IndiGo aircraft remained grounded due to lack of crew. Other airlines continued operations without disruption.
Airport authorities said they had mobilised additional manpower for crowd control and passenger support.
IndiGo admits planning lapses, says more cancellations expected
The airline acknowledged a “misjudgment” in assessing crew requirements under revised night-duty norms, which it said created planning gaps. Winter weather and airport congestion further aggravated the crisis.
IndiGo informed the aviation ministry and DGCA that some regulatory changes—such as the shift in night-duty timings and a cap on night landings—have been rolled back temporarily to stabilise operations.
The airline warned that cancellations may continue for another two to three days, and from December 8, schedules will be trimmed to prevent further disruption.
In a message to employees, CEO Pieter Elbers said restoring punctuality would not be an “easy target”.
In a late-night statement, IndiGo apologised to customers and industry partners, acknowledging the widespread inconvenience caused by the disruptions. The airline said all teams were working with authorities to bring operations back to normal.
Delhi to install 305 mist sprayers across 9 major pollution hotspots
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that 305 mist sprayers will be installed across nine pollution hotspots in Delhi, alongside expert-led planning and coordinated measures to reduce dust and biomass-related pollution.
The Delhi government has announced a large-scale deployment of mist sprayer technology to tackle rising air pollution, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta confirming that 305 mist sprayers will be installed across nine pollution hotspots in the capital.
Mist sprayers to curb dust at critical locations
During an inspection at ITO, Gupta said the mist sprayers already operational at the site are performing effectively. She noted that 35 poles at ITO have been fitted with these machines, which are helping suppress dust—a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi.
According to the Chief Minister, trials conducted in certain NDMC areas have shown promising results, reinforcing confidence in the technology.
High-level committee to guide pollution-control measures
Gupta announced the formation of a high-level expert committee that will advise the government on effective measures to reduce pollution. The panel will include senior officials from various departments as well as environmental specialists, including experts from IITs. Officials stated that the committee will receive special powers to implement pollution-mitigation strategies.
Departments directed to repair roads, add greenery
The Chief Minister said departments including PWD, DSIIDC and DDA have been instructed to fix potholes, repair and carpet roads, plant foliage along dividers and islands, and take other measures to reduce pollution sources.
She urged residents to report potholes on the government portal for quicker action.
Appeal to RWAs to prevent biomass burning
To curb winter pollution, Gupta advised Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to distribute electric heaters to security guards to discourage biomass burning, which significantly contributes to seasonal pollution spikes.
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