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‘Make some noise’: Pakistan’s Ramiz Raja embarrasses himself in front of Bangladesh crowd – Watch | Cricket News

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‘Make some noise’: Pakistan’s Ramiz Raja embarrasses himself in front of Bangladesh crowd – Watch | Cricket News


'Make some noise': Pakistan's Ramiz Raja embarrasses himself in front of Bangladesh crowd - Watch
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NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain and well-known commentator Ramiz Raja had an awkward moment during a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025–26 match when the crowd did not respond to him.The incident happened at the toss, before the match began. Raja was on the ground with the two captains, hosting the toss as part of the broadcast. As he often does, the 63-year-old turned towards the stands and asked the fans to “make some noise”.

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But instead of loud cheers, there was almost complete silence. Only a few faint claps and shouts were heard on television. For a brief moment, Raja looked surprised by the lack of response. He quickly collected himself and continued with the toss and the captain interviews.The short clip was soon shared widely on social media platforms like Instagram and X. Many users found the moment awkward and joked about it, as some labelled it as “cringe-worthy”. The video spread fast and became a popular topic among cricket fans around the world.Watch:Some fans defended him and said the situation may not have been his fault. They pointed out that stadium microphones often fail to capture crowd noise properly. Others said the toss usually happens when many fans are still entering the ground, so the stands are not always full or loud. A few also felt that the crowd may not have clearly heard Raja’s request. Ramiz Raja has been a familiar voice in cricket for many years. Despite the brief embarrassment, the incident has not affected his reputation.


Can This Love Be Translated? Review: A Thoughtful Exploration Of Love, Language And Patience

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Can This Love Be Translated? Review: A Thoughtful Exploration Of Love, Language And Patience


Written by: The Hong Sisters

Directed by:  Yoo Young-eun

Cast: Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-jin, a multilingual interpreter.

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Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee, a rising actress.

Sota Fukushi as Hiro Kurosawa, a Japanese actor.

Lee E-dam as Shin Ji-sun, a producer.

Choi Woo-sung as Kim Yong-u, Mu-hee’s manager. 

Release Date: January 16, 2026

Episodes: 12

Rating: 3/5

 

Can This Love Be Translated? Review: With a trailer this strong, expectations were naturally high, and the drama delivers exactly what the preview promised. Can This Love Be Translated? arrives as a calming presence amid chaos, offering a thoughtful story rather than a loud spectacle.

More Than a Romance

At its core, the series explores a simple but profound idea: words can be precise and intentions sincere, yet understanding can still slip through the cracks. Though framed as a romantic drama, it functions more as an emotional study, suggesting that love depends less on fluency and more on patience.

About Can This Love Be Translated?

The story centers on Joo Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho), a skilled Korean interpreter whose life revolves around accuracy, nuance, and emotional restraint. He is quiet, weary, and burdened by unresolved feelings. Enter Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung), a struggling actress who rose to fame through her alter ego DoRami, a character that continues to linger in her mind. Their meeting feels accidental, but as K-dramas often imply, chance encounters rarely are.

When these two worlds collide, the drama shifts focus from romance as destiny to romance as effort. Listening, miscommunication, emotional missteps, and the slow process of truly understanding another person take centre stage. Rather than prioritising grand romantic gestures, the narrative emphasises self-awareness, insecurity, and internal conflict. Cha Mu-hee’s journey through overthinking and self-doubt is portrayed with sensitivity and depth.

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One memorable line captures the heart of the drama: “We may not speak the same language, but things that feel warm or taste sweet are surely universal.” 

That line highlights the drama’s central lesson: emotions do not require translation. Warmth, comfort, and affection are felt instinctively, regardless of language or background. While words can fail or be misunderstood, feelings often communicate more honestly. The series suggests that genuine connection is built not through perfect expression, but through shared emotional experiences that feel familiar and safe, even in silence.

Not for Those Seeking Fast Action

With only 12 episodes, the story still feels stretched at times. The plot does not rush; it waits. Whether that feels poetic or dull depends entirely on patience. 

The slow pacing feels justified, allowing space for small conversations and gradual understanding. A compelling side story reinforces the central theme: two people connecting across different languages, proving that love extends far beyond words.

Written by the Hong Sisters, known for emotionally rich storytelling, this drama chooses subtlety over excess. There is no overwhelming trauma or melodrama. Instead, the focus remains on quiet mental and emotional struggles.

Visually, the series is stunning. Each location is filmed with care, making every frame feel intentional.

Can This Love Be Translated? is not a conventional fluffy romance. It leans toward introspection rather than passion. For viewers drawn to soft, gentle romance and stories centered on self-understanding, this drama stands out as a rewarding watch.


R Ashwin urges Ravindra Jadeja to reinvent, find joy like Virat Kohli in twilight phase

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R Ashwin urges Ravindra Jadeja to reinvent, find joy like Virat Kohli in twilight phase


India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja endured one of his worst outings in the ODI series against New Zealand. As conversations begin around his age and recent performances, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered advice to his friend and former bowling partner.

Speaking on his YouTube channel after India’s historic home series loss to New Zealand, Ashwin said an out-of-form Jadeja needed to reinvent himself in the way Virat Kohli has over the last few months.

Ashwin said Jadeja was a conservative cricketer who did not like to experiment too much, preferring instead to focus on his strengths and refine a particular set of skills.

“Jadeja has particular strengths, he believes he won’t do anything beyond his strengths. If you expect him to bowl slow and bowl this way, that way, it is not going to happen. Because Jadeja will play within his strengths and within his limitations,” Ashwin said.

The former India spinner advised Jadeja to be more adventurous in the final few years of his career. Ashwin said he would like to see Jadeja take more risks and try new things that he already practises in the nets.

Ashwin explained that a player in Jadeja’s current form could be dropped from the ODI set-up anyway, and questioned whether it would not be better to go out trying different things, as Kohli has done in recent months.

“But as a friend, I keep telling Jadeja, ‘What will happen if you try something different? If you try bowling like Bishan Bedi, Maninder Singh or Mitchell Santner, what will happen? You might not perform, you might fail, you might be dropped. But if you are being stubborn and fail, then also you might be dropped. If you try something new and fail, they are going to drop you, but if you try something new and if you perform well?’ So instead of thinking that if you overthink, something negative will happen, you overthink positively. Because Jadeja doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone beyond this. He is a lion, he is a king,” Ashwin said.

“I have been watching him bowl over the last four to five years. He would try the carrom ball in the nets, but he won’t bowl that in a match situation. He is extremely skilful. But expanding your bandwidth, yes, it is difficult because you have relied on your strengths for so long. I think if you let it go and play with joy, it will come. See what Virat Kohli is doing now. He is playing without any worry, he is playing like he is the king of his world. That is why he is performing like this,” he concluded.

Ashwin’s reference to Kohli was particularly apt, with the former India captain having reinvented himself since the ODI series against South Africa. Kohli has been more proactive in his shot-making and has increased the number of boundaries in his innings.

Kohli’s new approach has resulted in unprecedented success, with many suggesting his current form mirrors his dominant run between 2016 and 2019, when he ruled all formats of the game.

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Kingshuk Kusari

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Jan 19, 2026


‘Why do these departments exist?’ Abhinav Shukla on Greater Noida rescue failure

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‘Why do these departments exist?’ Abhinav Shukla on Greater Noida rescue failure



‘Why do these departments exist?’ Abhinav Shukla on Greater Noida rescue failure

When Yuvraj Mehra`s car fell into a water-filled trench in Greater Noida, actor Abhinav Shukla blasted the NDRF, police forces, and government authorities for failing to help him. He criticized the departments for failing to carry out their duties effectively. 

Abhinav Shukla reacts to Yuvraj Mehra`s death

Abhinav took to his X handle to share, “In the tragic case of Yuvraj Mehra, a young boy’s car plunged into the water-filled pit after colliding with a construction site wall. Following the accident, he immediately alerted the fire department, the police, and the NDRF. While all these agencies arrived at the scene with cranes and ropes, not a single professional rescuer entered the water to save him. For two agonising hours, the boy stood atop his submerged car, shouting for help and struggling to survive.”

“It is appalling that these departments — whose sole mandate is to rescue and protect — stood by as mere spectators. In a shocking turn of events, it was a Flipkart delivery person who showed true bravery, tying himself to a rope and entering the water to reach the boy. Ultimately, however, the rescue failed,” he went on.

The actor further added, “I believe the personnel involved should resign immediately. The government must re-evaluate why taxpayer money is being funnelled into departments that fail to execute fundamental rescue operations. It is a disgrace. Authorities need to overhaul their recruitment and training processes to ensure that those tasked with saving lives possess the courage and competence to do so. If these departments cannot fulfill their purpose in a crisis, their very existence must be questioned.” 

He penned a stern caption

Abhinav penned the caption of his post as, “Shame NDRF , Shame Fire Dept , Shame on authorities , you couldn’t save a young kid ! I wonder why your departments even exist if you could not do a basic job for which you train your entire life with tax payers money ! Bravo that Flip-cart Delivery guy who tried ! PMOIndia !…(sic).”

In Greater Noida, Yuvraj Mehra, a 27-year-old software engineer, lost his life after his vehicle fell into a trench filled with water.




Russia gloats over Greenland tensions

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Russia gloats over Greenland tensions


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Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S - the two men are shaking hands with Putin using his left hand to also make a pointed gesture Reuters

Listen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic.

“There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place,” President Trump said recently.

That is why, according to America’s president, US control of Greenland is essential.

So how do you think Moscow has reacted to its alleged plot being uncovered and potentially thwarted by a US takeover of Greenland?

The Russians can’t be pleased. Right?

Wrong.

In an astonishing article, the Russian government paper is full of praise for Trump and critical of European leaders who oppose a US annexation of Greenland.

“Standing in the way of the US president’s historic breakthrough is the stubbornness of Copenhagen and the mock solidarity of intransigent European countries, including so-called friends of America, Britain and France,” writes Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

“Europe does not need the American greatness that Trump is promoting. Brussels is counting on ‘drowning’ the US president in the midterm congressional elections, on preventing him from concluding the greatest deal of his life.”

“Greatest deal”? The reporter explains what he means. I have to keep reminding myself I am reading the Russian government newspaper, not a pro-Trump publication in America.

“If Trump annexes Greenland by July 4 2026, when America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, he will go down in history as a figure who asserted the greatness of the United States,” writes Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

“With Greenland, the US becomes the second largest country in the world after Russia, surpassing Canada in area. For Americans, that’s on par with such planetary events as the abolition of slavery by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 or the territorial conquests of the Napoleonic Wars.

“If, thanks to Trump, Greenland becomes part of America…for sure the American people will not forget such an achievement.”

And the Russian reporter has this message for America’s president: don’t U-turn.

“It is dangerous for the American president to back down over Greenland. This would weaken the position of the Republican Party in the midterm elections and likely result in a Democrat majority on Capitol Hill with the ensuing consequences for Trump. Whereas a rapid annexation of Greenland before the elections can change this political trend.”

In other words, it’s in Trump’s interest to push ahead with his plans to take over Greenland: according to the Russian government paper.

Let that sink in.

But why the praise from Moscow? Why the apparent encouragement?

It’s because Russia has much to gain from the current situation.

Trump’s fixation with Greenland, his determination to take over the island and impose tariffs on European countries that oppose his plan have put a huge strain on the transatlantic alliance: both on America’s relations with Europe, and within Nato.

Anything that weakens – or threatens to split – the Western alliance is viewed by Moscow as a huge positive for Russia.

“Europe is at a total loss and, to be honest, it’s a pleasure to watch this,” gloated the Russian tabloid Moskovsky Komsomolets in one of its articles about Greenland.

What’s more, American threats to annex Greenland are being used by pro-Kremlin commentators to try to justify Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Victory in Ukraine remains the Kremlin’s priority.

Moscow believes that maintaining a positive relationship with the Trump administration will help achieve this.

Hence Russia’s criticism of Europe. But not of Donald Trump.

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Ajay Devgn gives AI twist to the story of warrior Tanhaji, see teaser

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Ajay Devgn gives AI twist to the story of warrior Tanhaji, see teaser

Earlier this month, while celebrating the sixth anniversary of his film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, actor and producer Ajay Devgn had hinted at a sequel to the film. Now, the actor has revealed that the story of the great warrior will get an AI twist. The story of the making of a warrior will be narrated through AI.

Bal Tanhaji teaser

Titled Bal Tanhaji, the AI spectacle will focus on the formative years of the Maratha warrior Tanhaji Malusare. Sharing the teaser where Ajay is seen as Tanhaji, the actor wrote, “Legends aren’t born in glory. They’re forged in silence.The untold years that shaped a warrior.BAL TANHAJI an A.I spectacle Coming Soon.”

The AI spectacle titled Bal Tanhaji revolves around the real-life story of warrior Tanhaji Malusare`s childhood and all that shaped him into being a fierce and loyal soldier of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Earlier, on the 6th year anniversary of the historical epic Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Ajay had shared an illustrated artwork showcasing some powerful scenes from the film.

Ajay, had written in Marathi language on his social media that translated into, “The fort is won but the lion is dead” but the story isn’t over yet…#6YearsOfTanhaji.”

The artwork shared by Ajay showcased him as the fearless Maratha warrior Tanhaji Malusare, standing tall amid a raging battlefield.

In another artwork still, he could be seen clad in the quintessential Maratha traditional attire with a turban and sword in hand. Another one showcases Kajol in the role of Tanhaji Malusare’s wife.

 
 
 
 
 
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About Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

Talking about Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, the movie was directed by Om Raut, and was released on January 10, 2020. The film that was produced by Ajay Devgn, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar under T-Series and Ajay Devgn’s FFilms, went on to become a massive box-office success. Tanhaji also starred Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist, while Kajol played Tanhaji’s wife Savitribai. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior won the National Award for Best Popular Film.

Ajay Devgn`s work front

On the professional front, Ajay is all set for his upcoming movie Dhamaal 4, which is locked for a 2026 release. The film also stars Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye, Vijay Patkar and Ravi Kishan.

The actor also started shooting for Drishyam 3.  The shoot for the highly anticipated film commenced in Mumbai in December. After the Mumbai schedule, the makers headed to Goa earlier this week. Goa is a crucial part of the Drishyam 3 narrative. The entire cast will be part of the Goa schedule with Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor returning for this edge-of-the-seat family thriller.




`No practice, no problem`: Mahale, Gavali, Patil win despite election duty

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`No practice, no problem`: Mahale, Gavali, Patil win despite election duty

Mumbai Policemen’s team PC Men 14, comprising Dinkar Mahale, Pundlik Gavali and Abhijit Patil were very busy with their polling duties before and after the recent Mumbai Municipal Corporation election last week, but they didn’t let it affect their performance in Sunday’s Police Cup at the Tata Mumbai Marathon. The trio emerged winners with a combined timing of 3:50:06.

The Police Cup comprised 20 teams of three runners each (total of 60 participants).

“We all were on election duty last week. I was on duty at Andheri, so we ran a marathon without practice. I just took a day’s rest on Saturday. It’s great that out team managed to win the Police Cup. 

Initially, I was lagging behind, but then I covered that distance later and completed the half marathon in one hour 10 minutes,” Mahale told mid-day on Sunday. The Police Cup-winning team will receive R90,000 as prize money.

“I was doing election bandobast [duty] in Vakola from January 14 till Friday, so there was absolutely no time for any practice. But Mahale, Patil, and myself were determined to run fast and do our best,” said Gavali, who clocked 1.18.32.

Meanwhile, Patil, who registered a timing of 1:20:00, said: “I was on election duty in Kandivli. I managed to do some running only on Saturday. We all are happy that we came first.”

Rs 90,000
The prize money earned by the PC Men 14 team


BCB denies being given deadline to decide T20 World Cup participation in India: ‘No specific date told’

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BCB denies being given deadline to decide T20 World Cup participation in India: ‘No specific date told’


The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday denied receiving any sort of deadline from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take a final call on its participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Ever since the release of Mustafizur Rahman by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the BCB has been adamant in their demand not to play the 20-team tournament in India, asking the apex body to shift their matches to Sri Lanka. Neither BCB nor ICC has relented in their stance, and according to ESPNcricinfo, the latter informed the Bangladesh board of the January 21 deadline during discussions in Dhaka over the weekend.

The BCB sets the record straight (AFP)
The BCB sets the record straight (AFP)

The BCB has repeatedly said there are security concerns about its team travelling to India for the tournament, set to begin on February 7. Hence, they demanded that matches be shifted to Sri Lanka. However, ICC reportedly is firm in its stance of not changing the original schedule, which sees Bangladesh playing all their matches in India – Kolkata and Mumbai.

The ESPNcricinfo report also claimed that the ICC also ignored Bangladesh’s request to place them in Group B and swap Ireland into Group C. The talks concluded with the ICC telling the BCB to decide on its participation, or else be replaced in the tournament by another team, likely to be Scotland.

However, the BCB media committee chairman on Monday denied being given any sort of deadline, saying no such communication was made by the ICC representatives during their visit to Dhaka.

“Last Saturday, on January 17, an ICC representative came, and our cricket board representatives held a meeting with him. Regarding World Cup participation, there was an issue with the venue, and we informed them of our reluctance to play there. We requested an alternate venue, and we held detailed discussions with the representatives,” the Daily Star quoted BCB media committee chairman Amjad Hossain as saying.

“They told us that they will inform the ICC about the issues and will let us know about the decision later on. In regard to these talks, they haven’t mentioned a specific date or when they will let us know. They just told us that they will let us know when the next discussion will take place. Thank you,” he added.

ICC representatives visit Dhaka

The ICC delegation, comprising Gaurav Saxena, General Manager, Events and Corporate Communications, and Andrew Ephgrave, General Manager of the Integrity Unit, visited Dhaka on January 17.

The BCB then issued a statement, confirming that they had indeed asked the ICC to consider swapping groups and placing Bangladesh in Ireland’s place in Group B, allowing all the matches to proceed in Sri Lanka.

However, media reports later claimed that the ICC had informed Cricket Ireland that its group would not be changed for the tournament. Currently, Bangladesh are placed in Group C alongside England, Nepal, Italy and the West Indies and the side are slated to play three matches at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and one in Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Bangladesh are scheduled to be in action on the opening day of the tournament as they are lined up to face the West Indies on February 7.


Shah Rukh Khan takes away fan's phone as he tries to click selfie on stage, internet defends him: Was following protocol

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Shah Rukh Khan takes away fan's phone as he tries to click selfie on stage, internet defends him: Was following protocol


Actor Shah Rukh Khan recently attended the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh. Now, a video has emerged on Threads in which a person standing next to Shah Rukh on stage asks him for a selfie.

Shah Rukh Khan was seen at the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh.
Shah Rukh Khan was seen at the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh.

Shah Rukh Khan takes away phone from person trying to click selfie with him

Reacting to it, Shah Rukh is seen smiling, taking the phone and gesturing for the person to look ahead at the cameraperson. He then gives him his phone back. Another person is seen trying to click a selfie with Shah Rukh, and the actor asks him to look into the camera as well. Shah Rukh then hands over a trophy to the person as they smile and pose for the camera.

The clip was shared with the caption, “A video from the Joy Awards in Saudi is making rounds online, where a fan tried to take a selfie with Shah Rukh Khan, and SRK gently took the phone away. While some people are calling it arrogance, others feel moments like these are often misunderstood. In crowded, high-security events, even small interactions can look different from what they really are. As always, opinions are divided—what do you think?”

Fans defend Shah Rukh’s action

Reacting to it, a fan said, “Are they stupid? He’s telling them someone else will take the picture, that way the prize can be seen too… They’re not smart enough to see something so obvious.” A person wrote, “He is clearly telling, ‘Take a picture from the front’ so that the picture will be clearer,” a person wrote. “He is following protocol and telling them the same. Why take a selfie on stage with an award when there is a cameraman?” a comment read.

“SRK was following the protocol of the event, wherein he is supposed to click an official photo while presenting the award to the awardee. However, people got excited to be in the same stage and frame as SRK and started clicking personal selfies. He just stopped them from doing the same and finished his obligations. No need to troll him for doing his duty,” commented a Threads user.

“We are so used to not following basic civic sense that now we criticise someone trying to follow that, when you are on stage for an award, you don’t click personal selfies to ruin official photographs.. imagine anyone clicking personal selfies while on stage receiving Oscar, IIFA etc, then you’ll understand,” said another fan.

“He’s receiving an award. There are photos being taken by professional photographers. They will be better than a selfie from any phone in the world. Selfies have their own place, and it’s certainly not on a stage while receiving awards,” wrote another person. “He’s actually teaching him how to be decent. With the way he’s presenting the award, he’s not really supposed to click a selfie like that on one stage. That’s what I think I saw,” commented a social media user.

Shah Rukh at event

Shah Rukh was among the celebrities who were in attendance at the 2026 Joy Award, including Millie Bobby Brown, Katy Perry, Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun. Taking to his X account, the actor shared a heartwarming exchange with Turki Alalshikh, chairperson of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority and wrote, “Always fun and happiness to come my friend. And the function was spectacular and very grand. Congratulations on half a decade of #JoyAwards.”

Shah Rukh’s upcoming film

Fans will see Shah Rukh next in King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film also stars his daughter Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Akshay Oberoi, among others. The upcoming film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.


244 Special Trains Carried Over 4.5 Lakh Devotees During Mauni Amavasya: Railway Ministry | Mobility News

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244 Special Trains Carried Over 4.5 Lakh Devotees During Mauni Amavasya: Railway Ministry | Mobility News


New Delhi: Indian Railways successfully managed rail traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period, operating 244 special trains across the country since January 3, ensuring smooth and convenient travel for devotees, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Monday. 

These trains, of which 31 were of Northern Railway (NR), 158 trains of North Central Railway (NCR), and 55 trains of North Eastern Railway (NER), served around 4.5 lakh passengers. The special services were planned to facilitate hassle-free journeys and safe travel during the festive period.

On January 18, Prayagraj witnessed the peak of festive travel with 40 special trains in operation, including 11 trains of NR, 22 trains of NCR, and seven trains of NER, carrying approximately 1 lakh passengers. Notably, all regular trains ran as scheduled, demonstrating effective planning and operational efficiency by Indian Railways, the statement explained.

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“The successful operation of these special trains reflects Indian Railways’ commitment to providing safe, convenient, and uninterrupted services to passengers during peak festive periods. The railways continue to leverage technology, resource planning, and coordination across zones to manage large-scale passenger movements efficiently,” the statement said.

Earlier, Indian Railways operated more than 43,000 special train trips in 2025 to ensure smooth travel and clear the rush during major religious festivals and peak holiday seasons.

During the year, Indian Railways undertook one of its largest special train operations for Maha Kumbh, operating 17,340 special train trips between January 13 and February 28, 2025, to facilitate the movement of a very large number of pilgrims. For Holi, 1,144 special train trips were operated between March 1 and March 22, 2025, nearly double the number run during Holi 2024, ensuring better availability and smoother festive travel.

The summer travel season of 2025, spanning April 1 to June 30, saw the operation of 12,417 Summer Special train trips, maintaining a high level of service during peak vacation months.

Special arrangements for Chhath Puja 2025 were further strengthened, with 12,383 special train trips operated between October 1 and November 30, 2025, marking a substantial increase over the previous year, according to official figures.


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