Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express launch today with 20 coaches; Check extended route, ticket prices, timings and more
The train, which previously operated from Srinagar up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run all the way to Jammu Tawi, bringing the country’s most modern train directly to J&K’s largest city and railway hub. Check details here.
MP Road Accident: 16 dead after pick-up van carrying 30 labourers loses control, flips multiple times, crashes into another car in Dhar district, PM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs
In a chilling accident from Madhya Pradesh, at least 15 people, including 2 children, were killed after a pick-up van packed with labourers lost control and collided with a Scorpio car coming from the opposite direction in Dhar district.
Mamata Vs Suvendu: I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel gets bail as ED doesn’t oppose; AAP targets BJP, asks to ‘introspect’
A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) Director and co-founder Vinesh Kumar Chandel in the money laundering case after noting that the Enforcement Directorate did not oppose his bail. How does the development impact Bengal’s post-poll narrative?
Pawan Khera legal row: Congress leader tells SC arrest is unnecessary during bail plea hearing in case filed by Assam CM’s wife
Congress leader Pawan Khera moved the Supreme Court of India seeking anticipatory bail in a defamation case over remarks against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. The court has reserved its verdict.
Repolling in 77 booths in poll-bound West Bengal? Election Commission to decide after probe
The Election Commission of India is reviewing repoll demands in South 24 Parganas after multiple complaints of EVM issues and irregularities during the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.
Haj Fare Hike: Pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 extra; Owaisi calls it ‘exploitation’ | Explained
A fresh circular issued by the Haj Committee of India asking pilgrims to pay an additional Rs 10,000 as differential airfare has drawn criticism, with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday seeking immediate rollback.
Delhi Schools Under Scrutiny: CM Rekha Gupta vows crackdown on private school monopoly, warns of ‘no coercion, no single-vendor rule’
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta warned private schools of takeover for forcing parents to buy from designated vendors, saying they must allow purchases from anywhere and face inspections anytime.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges TMC workers to guard EVMs after state exit polls
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee rejected exit poll predictions, alleging they are biased and BJP-driven.
Bargi Dam Boat Accident: 4 dead, 15 rescued after cruise boat carrying 30 people sinks in Madhya Pradesh; rescue underway
A tourist cruise carrying around 30 people capsized at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh due to strong winds, killing four and leaving several missing.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Missing Link to open for public on May 2, to reduce travel time by 30 mins; check route
The Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has finally completed and is set to open on May 1, also Maharashtra Day. The link road will be officially inaugurated by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. It will significantly reduce travel time.