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Presently, 156 Vande Bharat train services are operational. (Image: Southern Railway)

Railways to launch Vande Bharat 4.0 train in next 18 months – check key features

October 15, 2025 22:59 IST

Vande Bharat 4.0 Latest Update: Since its inception in 2019, the Vande Bharat series has transformed passenger rail travel in the country. Currently, the third-generation of Vande Bharat Express i.e. Vande Bharat 3.0 trains are in service.

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3 suspected Bangladeshi cattle thieves killed in clash with border villagers in Tripura: police

October 15, 2025 22:35 IST

Two villagers were injured in the clash that took place in a border village in Tripura’s Khowai district.

China files WTO complaint against India over EV subsidies

China files WTO complaint against India over EV subsidies, commerce ministry to examine

October 15, 2025 22:50 IST

According to China’s Commerce Ministry, India’s measures violate multiple WTO obligations, including the principle of national treatment, and amount to prohibited import substitution subsidies.

Sources in the LJP (RV) said the names of the remaining 15 candidates would also be announced very soon.

Bihar polls: Chirag Paswan’s LJP (Ram Vilas) announces first list of 14 candidates

October 15, 2025 21:52 IST

Its state unit chief Raju Tiwary has been fielded from Govindganj in East Champaran, and another leader Hulas Pandey from the Brahampur seat in Buxar district.

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Businesswoman Devyani Rana, daughter of late MLA Devender Rana, is BJP’s pick for Nagrota bypoll

October 15, 2025 21:44 IST

Devyani Rana, who entered active politics after her father’s death in October last year, was appointed the J&K vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in January.

His remarks came at an event in New Delhi to weigh in on India’s upcoming chairmanship of the grouping in 2026.

Next phase of BRICS cooperation will be defined by how effectively it integrates technology, trade policies: MEA Secretary

October 15, 2025 21:33 IST

MEA Secretary's remarks at an event held to weigh in on India’s upcoming BRICS chairmanship come a day after US President said the bloc was “an attack on the dollar”

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Naveen Patnaik names Snehangini Chhuria as BJD candidate for Nupada by-poll

October 15, 2025 20:17 IST

Snehangini Chhuria, a former minister and two-time MLA from Attabira assembly segment in neighbouring Baragarh district, was not in the race for the party ticket for the bypoll.

India to host Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad recommended as host city

India to host Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad recommended as host city

October 15, 2025 20:30 IST

India was facing competition from Nigeria but Commonwealth Sport has decided to "develop a strategy for supporting and accelerating" the Africa nation's hosting ambitions for future Games, including consideration for 2034.

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Internet snapped, police vehicles set on fire as Zubeen protests flare in Assam district where accused are jailed

October 15, 2025 20:42 IST

‘Police deployed the use of rubber bullets and tear gas to bring the situation under control. We are counting the number of those injured, and at least three police vehicles have been set on fire,’ the IGP said

Express Catch-up 5 stories you must read today, October 15

5 stories you must read today, October 15: From SC allowing green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR to Kerala school hijab controversy and more

October 15, 2025 19:00 IST

Read about how the Supreme Court allowed limited use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali, the Kerala school hijab controversy and more, here.

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BJP releases 2nd list of candidates for Bihar polls, fields folk singer Maithili Thakur from Mithilanchal seat

October 15, 2025 19:01 IST

Maithili Thakur’s candidature from Alinagar, a seat in the Darbhanga region, is expected to energise voters in Mithilanchal.

Railways to build 7,000 km of high-speed Dedicated Passenger Corridors (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Indian Railways to develop 7,000 km of Dedicated Passenger Corridors by 2047; designed for 350 kmph speed

October 15, 2025 18:55 IST

Dedicated Passenger Corridors: Following the success of the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC), Indian Railways has planned to develop Dedicated Passenger Corridors (DPC) over the next three decades.

As some in the crowd tried to argue, she said, “If you raise the slogan, so will I. But if you do it to put pressure, that is wrong.”

Meet Hina Khan, the Madhya Pradesh cop who used ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan to stun agitating lawyers into silence

October 15, 2025 19:43 IST

When lawyers accused of making objectionable comments about Ambedkar turned confrontational, Khan, the Gwalior City Superintendent of Police, took the unique approach to defuse the situation

The move is aimed at ensuring smooth passenger movement and safe boarding and deboarding at busy stations.

Diwali 2025: Railways suspends Platform Ticket sales at 15 stations including Delhi, Mumbai – Full list

October 15, 2025 17:34 IST

Indian Railways platform ticket sales: To manage the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming Diwali festival and Chhath Puja, Indian Railways has temporarily suspended the sale of platform tickets at 15 major stations.

Sivankutty’s directive on Tuesday came hours after the Congress leadership in Ernakulam, led by MP Hibi Eden, met the girl’s father, who told reporters that his daughter would follow the school’s dress code.

Amid hijab row in Kerala, church pushback, minister climbdown and a CPM balancing act

October 15, 2025 18:41 IST

Kerala School Hijab Row: Education minister directs Christian school to let student wear hijab, backtracks after ‘settlement’

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Convoy taking accused in Zubeen Garg case to newly opened prison pelted with stones

October 15, 2025 16:41 IST

Assam government decided to send them to Baksa District Jail, which was inaugurated in June and does not have other prisoners, after the court expressed concern for their safety

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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav files nomination with Lalu, Rabri Devi by his side

October 15, 2025 14:43 IST

He faces Jan Suraaj, candidate Chanchal Singh from the Raghopur constituency.

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JD(U) Full List of candidates for Bihar elections 2025: Check who’s contesting from your constituency

October 15, 2025 14:22 IST

JD(U) Candidate List for Bihar Election 2025: The Nitish Kumar-led JD-U released its first list on October 15.

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Jharkhand student dies month after ‘assault’ by school principal

October 15, 2025 14:02 IST

Family alleges torture, demands murder case; principal suspended, inquiry ordered. Student had slipped into a coma after the alleged assault.

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Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Amolo Odinga passes away at Kerala’s Koothattukulam

October 15, 2025 13:33 IST

Odinga, the leader of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, was undergoing treatment at Sreedhareeyam Eye Hospital at Koothattukulam. He died of a cardiac arrest.

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Amid conversion row, Chhattisgarh govt to bring ‘stringent’ law in next Assembly session — ‘Need to deal with healing congregations’

October 15, 2025 13:25 IST

There have been several confrontations between right-wing groups and Christians in parts of Chhattisgarh, including Raipur, over alleged conversions.

Diwali Muhurat Trade 2025: The exchanges will be closed for routine trade on Diwali Laxmi Pujan and on October 22 for Balipratipada.

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: Date, Time, and Session Details for National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange

October 15, 2025 13:13 IST

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: For 2025, muhurat trade will take place on Tuesday, October 21, and for the first time in years, the session will shift from nighttime to afternoon.

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Bihar Elections: JD(U) releases first list of 57 candidates

October 15, 2025 13:48 IST

As Bihar readies for the 2025 Assembly elections scheduled to be held on November 6 and 11, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will kick off the poll campaign Thursday.

A bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur catches fire, near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan,

‘He crawled to main door and let out several passengers’: Hero conductor helped many after Jaisalmer bus fire

October 15, 2025 13:07 IST

Twenty people were killed when an AC sleeper bus burst into flames near Thaiyat village, some 20 km from Jaisalmer city.

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‘He crawled to main door and let out several passengers’: Hero conductor helped many after Jaisalmer bus fire

October 15, 2025 12:14 IST

Twenty people were killed when an AC sleeper bus burst into flames near Thaiyat village, some 20 km from Jaisalmer city.

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