New seats, modern washrooms & more — Here's how Vande Bharat Sleeper looks from inside! Rail minister Vaishnaw offers a glimpse

New seats, modern washrooms & more — Here’s how Vande Bharat Sleeper looks from inside! Rail minister Vaishnaw offers a glimpse

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday offered a first glimpse of the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper train, describing it as a new-generation service designed to significantly improve comfort on overnight journeys. The minister, while reviewing the new train, said that focus was towards upgrading amenities to make long-distance rail travel smoother and more passenger-friendly. India…

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After T20 World Cup snub, Shubman Gill returns to domestic cricket — but you can’t watch him: Here's why | Cricket News

After T20 World Cup snub, Shubman Gill returns to domestic cricket — but you can’t watch him: Here’s why | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary Just like Virat Kohli’s recent domestic matches, Indian ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill’s upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy game will also be played without fans in the stands. It will be Gill’s first domestic game since being dropped from India’s T20 World Cup squad.Gill will turn out for Punjab against…

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New Year, new rules: Here's a list of big changes in India as 2026 begins

New Year, new rules: Here’s a list of big changes in India as 2026 begins

As India rings in 2026, a host of new rules and policy changes have come into effect, impacting our daily lives and personal finances. Several of these changes affect essential services such as cooking gas, banking, transport and taxation, while others impact investments, salaries and government benefits. From LPG prices and PAN-Aadhaar linking to taxi…

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New Year 2026: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory. Here's what commuters should know

New Year 2026: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory. Here’s what commuters should know

As Delhi prepares to ring in the New Year 2026, the Delhi Traffic Police has announced extensive traffic restrictions and diversions across central parts of the national capital, particularly around Connaught Place and India Gate, in view of large crowds expected on New Year’s Eve. According to the advisory, special traffic arrangements will come into…

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Bharat Taxi to launch nationwide on January 1, 2026: here's everything you need to know

Bharat Taxi to launch nationwide on January 1, 2026: here’s everything you need to know

Government-owned ride-hailing mobility app Bharat Taxi is all set to make its debut on 1 January, 2026. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Cooperation, is being positioned as a fairer alternative to privately owned platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido. Cooperation Minister Amit Shah had confirmed the existence of the app in Parliament earlier…

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Bharat Taxi to launch nationwide on January 1, 2026: here's everything you need to know

Bharat Taxi to launch nationwide on January 1, 2026: here’s everything you need to know

Government-owned ride-hailing mobility app Bharat Taxi is all set to make its debut on 1 January, 2026. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Cooperation, is being positioned as a fairer alternative to privately owned platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido. Cooperation Minister Amit Shah had confirmed the existence of the app in Parliament earlier…

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Income Tax department emails rattle taxpayers! Tax refunds, ITR processing on hold over claim mismatches - here’s what’s happening

Income Tax department emails rattle taxpayers! Tax refunds, ITR processing on hold over claim mismatches – here’s what’s happening

The income tax notices suggest that the assessment of income tax returns and the release of refunds have been paused for these categories of taxpayers. (AI image) Income Tax alert! The Income Tax Department is sending emails and SMSes to taxpayers, just ahead of the year-end, alerting them of mismatches in their deduction and exemption…

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India to miss $1 trillion exports target? Exports struggle despite the FTA push — Here’s what’s happening

India to miss $1 trillion exports target? Exports struggle despite the FTA push — Here’s what’s happening

India’s ambition of exporting goods and services worth $1 trillion by the end of FY26 is likely to remain out of reach, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) predicted in its latest report on Thursday, pointing to weak merchandise shipments due to weak global demand and increasing protectionist trends.Ajay Shrivastava, founder of the economic think tank,…

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