Shri Gangotri Temple Committee Chairman Suresh Semwal stated that, as per the decision, the entry of non-Hindus into the Dham will be strictly prohibited. He added that the ban will also remain in force at Mukhba, the winter residence of the deity.

The Ministry of Railways is expanding the seating capacity of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Train to make long journeys for passengers both accessible and comfortable. The Indian Railway has upgraded the coaches to accommodate additional ones in the nation’s 42nd Vande Bharat Express train

For India, the visit comes as another big boost as New Delhi is also facing sweeping tariffs from the US. The news comes at a time when India is set to sign with the European Union (EU) what has been described as the “mother of all deals.”