Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the inaugural special Ernakulam-KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express through video conferencing from Varanasi. This will be the third Vande Bharat service for Kerala and the 12th pair operating within the Southern Railway network.

Two terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara after security forces on Saturday foiled an infiltration attempt in the Keran sector under ‘Operation Pimple.

Indian Railways has made Aadhaar verification mandatory for booking reserved tickets via IRCTC between 8 AM and 10 AM from October 28, 2025. The move aims to curb bulk bookings, prevent misuse by agents, and ensure fair ticket access for genuine passengers.