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Mumbai to Chennai, Latur: Key festival train routes
Indian Railways will run 102 special trains for the Dussehra-Diwali travel rush, with bookings for an initial batch opening September 27 through IRCTC, reservation centres and the RailOne app.
India-US trade deal: From February understanding to current talks
India and the US remain in talks on a bilateral trade deal, with officials hopeful of a framework agreement by year-end, even as the outcome hinges partly on fresh Section 301 tariff probes into India's competitors.
Maharashtra drought: 12 relief measures explained
Maharashtra declared drought across 265 of its 358 talukas due to insufficient Kharif 2026 monsoon rainfall, triggering 12 relief measures including crop loan restructuring and land revenue concessions.
Business travellers face 11.5-month wait for US visa in Mumbai
Indian applicants for US B-1/B-2 visitor visas face wait times of about 11.5 months for interview appointments in Mumbai, a slight improvement from earlier in the year but still among the longest such waits reported.
IIT Bombay pauses exams as institute reviews student policies
IIT Bombay deferred its mid-semester exams and announced a review of its exam misconduct policies following a student's death, as police continue an investigation into the circumstances.
Abhay Singh beats Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan to reach squash final
Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh both reached the squash singles finals at the Asian Games 2026 on September 27, with a gold medal for either carrying direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics.
Vikaspuri sees highest share of ‘ineligible’ electors in Delhi roll
Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer warned against deleting names from the draft electoral roll without proper verification, after more than 350 electors were marked 'ineligible,' including about 200 from the Vikaspuri constituency alone.
Student groups push back against Delhi’s new park restrictions
Delhi has intensified night patrols and ordered audits of CCTV, lighting and access points at public parks after an assault case reported at a south Delhi park, with the Lieutenant Governor ordering a citywide safety audit of parks.
IMD warns of more rain as UP death toll rises
Heavy rain killed at least 10 people in Uttar Pradesh, with wall collapses and uprooted trees among the causes, as 63 districts recorded above-normal rainfall and schools were shut in several districts including Aligarh.
Vande Bharat network grows with new Udaipur-Surat route
A new Vande Bharat Express connecting Udaipur and Surat will be welcomed at a launch event in Udaipur on October 2, with regular services beginning October 3, in what officials describe as a significant enhancement to rail connectivity between the two regions.
