Indian Railways is launching 908 summer special trains, operating 18,262 trips between April 15 and July 15, 2026, to manage increased passenger demand. This initiative aims to ease waiting lists and enhance travel convenience across the country. A significant portion of these services is already open for booking.
The US launched strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday following attacks on three merchant ships in waters off Oman. CENTCOM blamed Iran for the attacks, stating the strikes aimed to impose heavy costs for targeting civilians in international waters.
Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, accused of murdering Ketan Agarwal, claim they were secretly married months ago. Police are verifying this claim and investigating Siya's online searches about a similar murder case prior to the incident.
Four officials, including Yadav's private secretary, have been removed from Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's office on administrative grounds and through repatriation. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh speculated about a possible scam behind the abrupt dismissals.
An SIT report reveals six accused in the Ram Temple donation theft case were hired through Trust-linked recommendations, bypassing safeguards. Despite existing SOPs and MOUs, procedures like frisking were ignored, enabling alleged embezzlement of Rs 79 lakh and other valuables.
An Indian-origin motel manager, Mukeshkumar Rambhai Patel, was arrested in Los Angeles as part of 'Operation Broken Blade,' targeting a sex trafficking ring linked to the Hoover Gang. Patel is accused of profiting from prostitution and structuring illicit cash deposits.
Mahabaleshwar recorded 403mm of rain in 24 hours and 916mm in 48 hours due to cloudburst-like conditions. Rivers are above warning levels, and two more lives were lost, bringing the toll to 15. Landslides and flooding have caused disruptions and evacuations.
