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Vande Bharat Sleeper train lower berth ticket reservation rules (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Lower berth booking rules in Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: All you need to know

January 12, 2026 16:07 IST

Indian Railways Lower Berth Train Ticket Booking Rules: In reserved coaches, sleeping accommodation is available from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, while seating accommodation is provided for passengers during the remaining hours of the day.

The MP is expected to reveal more about the realities faced by gig workers in India.

Watch: Raghav Chadha spends day as Blinkit delivery person

January 12, 2026 14:29 IST

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha surprised social media users after posting a teaser video of himself working as a Blinkit delivery rider for a day.

EXCLUSIVE: In Kashmir, police seek granular info on mosques – and who runs them

Exclusive: In Kashmir, police seek granular info on mosques – and who runs them

January 12, 2026 16:18 IST

Four-page form being distributed; info sought includes ideological sect of mosque; IMEI number of members associated with it

He also announced that India–US trade negotiators will hold fresh talks on Tuesday, signalling a renewed push to finalise the trade deal.

‘Real friends can disagree, but always resolve differences’: Sergio Gor takes charge as US Ambassador to India, says next call on trade deal tomorrow

January 12, 2026 14:22 IST

The new US ambassador Sergio Gor said he hoped that "President Trump will be visiting us soon, hopefully in the next year or two".

The Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar-Dibrugarh Amrit Bharat Express will run as a weekly service.

Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

January 12, 2026 13:15 IST

Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express train launch: The Amrit Bharat trains have been designed to provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category.

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin commercial journey soon. (Image generated using AI)

Planning a trip on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train? Here’s how much luggage you can carry

January 12, 2026 15:33 IST

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Route List, Luggage Limit: With the start of commercial operations of Howrah-Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper, passengers will be able to travel to their destinations on this new train, which is also expected to give a boost to tourism in the Northeast.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, January 12; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, January 12: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

January 12, 2026 11:44 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, Monday, January 12, is ₹14,215 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹13,030 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹10,661 per gram for 18 karat gold.

Putatundu, a prominent figure in the Left movement in West Bengal, was an influential CPI(M) leader. (Source: X/@PutatundaSamir)

Veteran Left leader Samir Putatundu dies following prolonged illness

January 12, 2026 11:25 IST

Over the years, he played a significant role in several political struggles, including the anti-land acquisition movement in Singur and Nandigram, led by Mamata Banerjee, in the late 2000s.

News Today Live Updates: Get the latest news updates from India and all around the world. Stay updated with breaking news today.

News Today Live Updates, 12 January | ‘Pride of the hills’: Thousands in tears as Indian Idol star Prashant Tamang’s body arrives in Siliguri, funeral in Darjeeling

January 12, 2026 16:41 IST

Latest News Live Updates | The Gorkha community mourns the loss of its "bright star" Prashant Tamang, who, with his 2007 Indian Idol win, united the hills. He passed away at 43.

President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day, praising his vision of inner strength and service.

Swami Vivekananda inspired youth to contribute to nation-building: President Murmu

January 12, 2026 10:22 IST

On National Youth Day, President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Swami Vivekananda, recalling his message of inner strength, service to humanity and national pride.

ISRO

ISRO’s workhorse stumbles: PSLV may have failed for second time in a row as ‘deviations’ noted after launch; ‘analysing’, says agency

January 12, 2026 13:08 IST

In its last flight in May 2025, PSLV-C61, carrying another earth observation satellite EOS-09, had also developed problems during the third stage, and failed to reach its intended orbit.

Communal tension grips Assam’s Kokrajhar over rape case, accused shot at ‘while trying to flee custody’

Communal tension grips Assam’s Kokrajhar over rape case, accused shot at ‘while trying to flee custody’

January 12, 2026 13:16 IST

Prohibitory orders have been issued in the district and the administration convened a peace meet

Valmiki Naik’s appointment comes in the wake of a shake-up in the state unit’s leadership following a drubbing in local elections

‘Had disagreements… but never left’: New AAP Goa chief after party picks founding member as state chief amid turmoil

January 12, 2026 08:00 IST

Valmiki Naik’s appointment as AAP’s Goa unit president comes in the wake of a shake-up in the state unit’s leadership following a drubbing in local elections

Former Navy Chief asked to submit more documents for SIR: ‘Wife and I asked to appear on different dates, 18 km away’

Former Navy Chief asked to submit more documents for SIR: ‘Wife and I asked to appear on different dates, 18 km away’

January 12, 2026 11:26 IST

Admiral Arun Prakash, a decorated war veteran and Vir Chakra awardee, who settled in Goa after retirement, has been marked under the ‘unmapped’ category

Bank Holiday Today, January 12: Are banks open or closed for Swami Vivekananda Jayanti? Check the full city-wise operational status here.

Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on Monday, January 12? Check city-wise operational status

January 12, 2026 07:08 IST

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026 Bank Holiday: Banks in Kanpur and Lucknow will be closed today, while the rest will remain operational as usual.

I-PAC raid: ED moves SC for CBI probe into Bengal CM’s ‘interference’

ED moves SC for CBI probe into Mamata’s ‘interference’ during raids on I-PAC office

January 12, 2026 13:00 IST

TMC govt has already filed caveat, agency may seek urgent hearing

PM: India moving ahead with certainty amid global turmoil

PM Modi: India moving ahead with certainty amid global turmoil

January 12, 2026 05:55 IST

Modi said he was happy to attend the summit after bowing to Lord Somnath and added that his belief was ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi’ (a combination of heritage and development).

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace

Exclusive: Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather paceSubscriber Only

January 12, 2026 15:28 IST

Each IBG is likely to be commanded by a Major General rank officer and will comprise over 5,000 troops. There will be no brigade commanders in the IBGs.

Stalin urges Centre to consult states on caste enumeration in upcoming census

Stalin urges Centre to consult states on caste enumeration in upcoming census

January 12, 2026 05:30 IST

TAMIL NADU Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Central government to take a consultative approach with states and Union Territories before finalising guidelines for caste enumeration in the forthcoming population census, calling the exercise both consequential and “exceedingly sensitive”. In the letter, Stalin framed the decision to […]

Defence to skill, slew of pacts on table as Merz and Modi meet today

Defence to skill, slew of pacts on table as Merz and Modi meet today

January 12, 2026 07:12 IST

This is Chancellor Merz’s first bilateral visit to India since assuming office last May.

Army opens fire at ‘Pakistani drone’ hovering along LoC in Nowshera

Army opens fire at ‘Pakistani drone’ hovering along LoC in Nowshera

January 12, 2026 04:30 IST

Police sources said the drone returned to the Pakistan side when the troops tried to shoot it down

The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‍efforts to boost ⁠security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the world's second-largest smartphone market, with nearly 750 million phones.

India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul

January 11, 2026 22:26 IST

The tech companies have countered that the package of 83 security standards, which would also include a requirement to alert the government to major software updates, lacks any global precedent and risks revealing proprietary details.

CJI Surya Kant, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and others during the foundation stone laying ceremony for an integrated Judicial Court Complex at Rangmahal, in Kamrup district. (PTI Photo)

Amid Bar association boycott, CJI lays foundation stone for ‘integrated judicial complex’ in North Guwahati

January 11, 2026 21:01 IST

The Gauhati High Court is currently located in the heart of the city, and the site of the relocation is Rangmahal in North Guwahati, located across the Brahmaputra River

The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train service will run six days a week.

Howrah to Guwahati: Here’s how India’s 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train could transform travel experience

January 11, 2026 18:22 IST

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to offer more comfortable, safe and high-quality travel experience for overnight journeys.

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval speaks during the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI01_10_2026_000041B)

‘We have to avenge our history’: NSA Ajit Doval urges youth to make India great in every aspect

January 12, 2026 05:12 IST

Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Ajit Doval asked the youth to learn from past security lapses to build a resilient, developed India.

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