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NCMC card to be introduced in Bhopal and Indore: 25% discount on rides over 20 rupees
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NCMC card to be introduced in Bhopal and Indore: 25% discount on rides over 20 rupees

Passengers using the metro in Bhopal and Indore (Madhya Pradesh state) will receive significant relief starting November 12. The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) system will be launched across the metro networks of both cities.

This card will allow passengers to travel without using cash and will also provide them with a 25 percent discount on the fare. According to information provided by one of the news agencies to Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL), this smart card will be available at metro ticket counters in both cities for a price of 50 rupees.

Passengers can purchase the NCMC card at the metro stations in Bhopal and Indore starting November 12 and top it up as needed. The card will enable entry into and exit from the metro station after completing the journey, eliminating the need to queue for tickets every time they visit.

Furthermore, the NCMC card is applicable in metro networks across the country where this feature is implemented. Passengers will benefit financially, as a 25 percent discount will be given on rides costing over 20 rupees. This is expected to help those who regularly use the metro save money and simplify the payment process through cashless transactions.

The NCMC is a general-purpose card designed to enable the payment of public transport services in various cities using the same card. Residents of Bhopal and Indore will be able to use this card in other metro networks across the country where this system has been introduced.

It should be noted that metro services in Bhopal and Indore were launched in 2025, but currently, operation is limited to certain routes, resulting in a relatively low number of passengers compared to the available capacity. The launch of the NCMC card is expected to improve ticketing convenience and stimulate metro usage.

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During the Diwali sale on Vijay Sales platform, discounts of up to 65% are available on electronics, smartphones, and home appliances
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During the Diwali sale on Vijay Sales platform, discounts of up to 65% are available on electronics, smartphones, and home appliances

If buyers have not had time to visit stores during the festive season, they can purchase goods through online platforms. During the festivals, the Vijay Sales e-commerce platform is holding an electronics sale offering many attractive deals.

During this promotion, various home goods can be purchased, including new smartphones, electronic devices, home appliances, smart gadgets, and interior decoration items. The maximum discount available at Vijay Sales reaches 65%, allowing some items to be purchased for less than half their usual price.

Vijay Sales offers attractive deals on smartphones as part of the sale. Among the brands whose smartphones are featured in the promotion, models from Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and Vivo can be found. Various special conditions are available for each model.

Buyers can purchase smart TVs and other home entertainment products at reduced prices. The assortment includes televisions, home speakers, soundbars, and party speakers.

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The Diwali Sale 2026 at Vijay Sales includes bank bonuses. An instant discount is provided when using credit and debit cards. Additionally, a convenient EMI option is available. HDFC Bank cards allow for an instant discount of up to 15 thousand rupees on EMI transactions of 15 thousand rupees or more.

Twelve international airlines did not receive slots at CSMIA for summer 2027; operation from Navi-Mumbai possible
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Twelve international airlines did not receive slots at CSMIA for summer 2027; operation from Navi-Mumbai possible

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has allocated slots for 38 out of 50 international airlines planning to operate according to the schedule at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) for summer 2027.

However, twelve airlines did not receive allocated slots at CSMIA for next summer. These twelve carriers collectively operate about 16 daily flights to 14 international destinations. According to sources, they will be able to carry out the relevant services from Navi-Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).

The new terminal will increase the annual capacity of Terminal 1 from the current 15 million passengers per year to 20 million passengers per year. Construction of this facility is planned for the beginning of next year, with commissioning scheduled for March 2029. Sources note that the four-story expansion will add four domestic bus gates and also improve passenger handling processes, security screening, and crew conditions.

Delhi Metro's Mint Line to Expand, Adding Four Stations with Three Interchanges
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Delhi Metro's Mint Line to Expand, Adding Four Stations with Three Interchanges

For passengers traveling through central Delhi and its surroundings, the Delhi Metro is set to announce significant news. As part of the mint line expansion project, Central Secretariat and New Delhi stations will become hubs with three interchanges and will be fully operational.

A representative from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated that both these new connections will be entirely underground. This will allow passengers to easily change routes between three different lines at a single station.

These new sections will significantly simplify access to government offices, business centers, and other facilities in central Delhi.

The Ramkrishna Ashram Marg-Indraprastha corridor, passing through Central Vista, has received approval under Phase V-A. Furthermore, the Indraprastha-Inderlok corridor, originally planned for Phase IV, will now be implemented as an extension of the mint line.

Upon full launch, the mint line will reach a length of approximately 89 kilometers between Botanical Garden and Inderlok, making it the longest corridor of the Delhi Metro. This line will feature 65 stations, 40 of which will be underground. The entire corridor will operate on driverless trains.

Twenty-one interchange stations are planned within this expanded corridor. Currently, only four stations are operational: Kalkaji Mandir, Botanical Garden, Janakpuri West, and Hauz Khas. Seventeen new interchange stations will be added under Phase IV and Phase V-A, including Kalindi Kunj, Chirag Delhi, IGI Airport Terminal 1, Piragarhi, Pitampura, Hadarpur Badli Mod, Mazlis Park, Azadpur, Pulabangsh, Nabi Karim, Ramkrishna Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Indraprastha, Delhi Gate, New Delhi, and Inderlok.

This network includes two major engineering achievements of the Delhi Metro. Hadarpur Badli Mod will be the highest elevated station, with one of its pillars reaching approximately 28.36 meters above rail level. Meanwhile, Hauz Khas is the deepest underground station, with a depth of about 29 meters.

Currently, DMRC operates a network spanning approximately 416 km across 12 lines with 303 stations in Delhi-NCR. Its continuous expansion aims to strengthen connectivity in the capital and surrounding areas.

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