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Vijay Alleges Voters Stranded In Tamil Nadu Polls Urges ECI To Extend Voting By Two Hours

Vijay Alleges Voters Stranded In Tamil Nadu Polls Urges ECI To Extend Voting By Two Hours

TVK chief Vijay has urged the Election Commission to intervene after alleging that voters were left stranded at bus terminals due to “intentional misplanning” by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. He also asked the ECI to extend polling by two hours, citing delays at multiple booths, and called the situation an assault on voters’ fundamental right to vote.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Mumbai Central Railway Chaos Hits Commuters After Dombivli Derailment

Mumbai Central Railway Chaos Hits Commuters After Dombivli Derailment

Mumbai commuters endured another punishing morning as Central Railway services were disrupted by delays, cancellations and overcrowded platforms across all three lines. The disruption follows a derailment near Dombivli the previous day, which has since snowballed into long waits and packed trains. Frustrated riders took to social media to report chaos and demand faster restoration.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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MetLife World Cup train fares jump to $150 round trip leaving fans shocked

MetLife World Cup train fares jump to $150 round trip leaving fans shocked

FIFA World Cup travelers heading to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey are seeing a major spike in rail costs, with round-trip fares reaching $150—almost 12 times typical pricing. Transit officials say the hike stems from higher operational expenses and that FIFA isn’t contributing to the added costs, unlike other host cities that kept fares largely unchanged.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Delhi GRAP II begins Oct 22 as AQI hits 312 diesel generators face a ban

Delhi GRAP II begins Oct 22 as AQI hits 312 diesel generators face a ban

With air quality worsening to an AQI of 312, Delhi will enforce Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP II) from October 22, 2024. The move tightens controls including a ban on diesel generators, tougher dust management at construction sites, and expanded public transport. Residents are urged to cut private vehicle use and switch to public transport to reduce emissions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India’s electric bus leap gets funding but charging hurdles may decide winners

India’s electric bus leap gets funding but charging hurdles may decide winners

India’s PM-eBus Sewa scheme, backed by INR 57,613 crore, is set to prioritize cities with no organized bus services—aiming to bring electric commutes to tier 2 and tier 3 towns. As manufacturers scale up and states push decarbonized public transport, the big question is how financing and charging infrastructure bottlenecks will be solved fast enough to deliver buses on the ground.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Karnataka weighs legal policy for bike taxis as Supreme Court battle looms

Karnataka weighs legal policy for bike taxis as Supreme Court battle looms

Karnataka is reportedly drafting a policy to legalise bike taxi services, even as it moves to challenge a High Court order that had cleared the way for such operations. The state says the earlier ruling suffered technical flaws, while bike taxi operators worry about the lack of clear rules as the matter heads to the Supreme Court.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Japan to launch Tourist Pasmo a 28 day prepaid transport card for foreign visitors in May

Japan to launch Tourist Pasmo a 28 day prepaid transport card for foreign visitors in May

Japan is set to roll out “Tourist Pasmo” in May, a new prepaid IC card for foreign visitors. Issued by Pasmo Co., it will be valid for 28 days and usable for both transport and payments. The card will be available at Narita and Haneda airports without a deposit, replacing the earlier Pasmo Passport.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Chennai Metro axes CMRL travel card forcing switch to Singara Chennai Card

Chennai Metro axes CMRL travel card forcing switch to Singara Chennai Card

Chennai Metro Rail Corporation is phasing out the CMRL travel card and asking commuters to switch to the Singara Chennai Card, a National Common Mobility Card. The update is intended to enable smoother travel across India’s public transport network. Remaining balances can be transferred to the new card or converted into a QR Stored Value Pass.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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