Indian Railways to operate 8,000 more special trains for Chhath; check details

Railways is operating more than 12,000 special trains countrywide to cater to the festive rush, a release said. To cater to the expected surge in passenger traffic for festivals like Chhath, Railways plans to operate around 8,000 more special trains in the coming days.
Ex Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa’s SHOCKING reaction on dead son video: ‘My rivals…’

Ex-DGP Mohammad Mustafa has given his reaction to his dead son Akeel Akhtar’s video. This comes after Mustafa’s son was found unconscious and was declared dead. Later, Mustafa and wife Razia was arrested on the basis of their son’s past video, where he makes big allegations on his family.
Delhi chokes as AQI dips to ‘hazardous’, thick smog blankets national capital two days after Diwali, watch

After two days of Diwali, Delhi’s AQI has crossed the 300 mark, and the air quality has become ‘hazardous’. A thick layer of smog has blanket the national capital, leaving Delhites choking due to air pollution.
Bihar elections 2025: Election commission REVEALS cash worth Rs 715700000, liquor, drugs seized ahead of polls

Since the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, various enforcement agencies have seized cash, liquor, drugs, and other contraband worth Rs 71.57 crore, according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu weather LIVE Updates: All schools to remain closed due to heavy rain in Chennai

District collectors in Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also announced holidays for their districts’ schools and colleges, in addition to Chennai. Only schools in Thoothukudi will be closed, according to the announcement made on Tuesday.
PM Modi responds to US President Trump’s Diwali greetings amid trade talks, says, ‘May our great…’

In a post on X on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for President Trump’s warm wishes and emphasised the shared democratic values and global responsibilities of India and the United States.
In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate

Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.
Texas State Technical College looks to voters to fund upgrades for old buildings and tools

Proposition 1 would create an $850 million endowment for the college system and its 11 campuses, which are struggling to accommodate a growing student population.
Trans Texas college students bearing more hostility as officials push binary gender definitions

Once considered a safe haven to explore identity, Texas campuses are invalidating and alienating trans people, students say.
A new generation of industries emerges in Texas as feds push to mine more rare minerals

The U.S. doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips or military technology. Companies are rushing to open new mines in Texas.