Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay launched the TVK’s first-ever election campaign tour from Tiruchi on Saturday, marking a crucial moment in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mizoram’s first railway line, the Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge project, a significant boost to the state’s connectivity. The project, costing Rs 8,070 crore, features complex engineering, including numerous tunnels and bridges. This new line directly links Aizawl with the Indian railway network, enhancing logistics, tourism, and daily life for residents.

Conceptualised 26 years ago, the 51.38 km railway line traverses one of India’s most difficult terrains and includes 48 tunnels stretching almost 13 kilometres in total