Indian Railways is accelerating its Vande Bharat expansion as rising passenger numbers and stronger financial performance in premium AC categories create a compelling case for modern, higher-value rail services. Nearly 3.98 crore passengers travelled on Vande Bharat trains during FY2025-26, representing a 34% increase over the previous financial year. The growth suggests passengers are increasingly willing to pay more for faster journeys, improved comfort and modern amenities. With

Bandla Ganesh’s daughter Janani Bandla married Surya Teja Chilukuri in a grand ceremony at JRC Convention in Hyderabad on Sunday, bringing together leading names from Telugu cinema and politics. While the star-studded guest list drew attention, an emotional moment involving the producer and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu quickly became one of the most discussed visuals from the wedding.

Chef Mantra Project USA is now streaming on aha, bringing the Telugu reality-entertainment format to the United States. Hosted by popular television personality Suma Kanakala, the show combines food challenges, Telugu culture, humour and personal stories in an international setting. Chef Mantra Project USA Takes Telugu Entertainment to America aha is expanding its Telugu non-fiction programming

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says international students whose study visas expire without permanent residency should return home, amid protests over PGWP and immigration rules. Canada Student Visa Warning From Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said international students who enter Canada on temporary study permits should leave the country when

China is testing a brain-computer interface that can reach the brain through neck blood vessels, potentially avoiding skull-opening surgery and cutting implant time to about 10 minutes. China Tests Brain Implant Through Blood Vessels China is developing an experimental brain-computer interface that could potentially be placed in the brain without opening the skull. Instead of conventional neurosurgery, researchers are testing a technique that uses

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has urged PM Narendra Modi to retain 543 Lok Sabha seats, preserve state-wise representation and ensure 33% reservation for women. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Seeks Permanent Cap Of 543 Lok Sabha Seats Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring Constitutional amendments that would permanently fix the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 members. The request follows a resolution

Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Time: Morning | Place: Red Fort, New Delhi, India India completes 79 years of freedom in 2026 while celebrating its 80th Independence Day, a distinction that often causes confusion. India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking 79 completed years since gaining independence from British rule in 1947. Although the two numbers

New Delhi, India — IMD has issued district-level rain warnings for Delhi, with heavy showers, thunderstorms and lightning expected in several areas as the monsoon turns active again. Delhi Rain Alert Brings Heavy Showers Across Several Districts Delhi-NCR is bracing for another spell of monsoon rain as the India Meteorological Department issued district-level warnings for parts of the national capital on Thursday, August 13. The nowcast indicated

Chennai, Tamil Nadu — The Tamil Nadu government signed 97 MoUs worth Rs 67,452 crore at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave, with proposed projects expected to create around 1.20 lakh jobs. Tamil Nadu Signs 97 MoUs Worth Rs 67,452 Crore Tamil Nadu has announced a major new investment push with the state government signing 97 Memoranda of Understanding at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2026 in Chennai on Thursday. The agreements car

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh — Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the E3 Seed Access Road and steel bridge, strengthening connectivity between Amaravati and Vijayawada. Amaravati Seed Access Road Strengthens Capital Connectivity Amaravati has taken another major step in its infrastructure development with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurating the E3 Seed Access Road and a steel bridge in Guntur district.

N Chandrasekaran has decided to step down as Tata Sons chairman after completing his current term in February 2027, bringing an end to a decade at the helm of the Tata Group. His departure follows a lack of board consensus over another term and caps a 40-year career that began at TCS in 1987. From TCS Engineer to Tata Group Leader Chandrasekaran joined Tata Consultancy Servi

On Vikram Sarabhai’s birth anniversary, India remembers the scientist who transformed the idea of a space programme from a symbol of prestige into a tool for national development. His vision laid the foundation for ISRO and shaped India’s use of satellites for communication, education, weather forecasting and resource management. Vikram Sarabhai Saw Space Technology as a Tool for Development

Introducing competitive programming earlier in Indian education could help students develop stronger logical reasoning, computational thinking and algorithmic problem-solving skills instead of encountering structured programming challenges only at college level. Building Problem-Solving Skills from School Competitive programming asks students to solve mathematical an

Trial runs of the proposed Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express have begun on the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road ghat section, a crucial safety test before commercial operations can be considered. Vande Bharat Trial Begins on Sakleshpur Ghat Section The trial programme began on August 11, 2026, on the nearly 55-km Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road stretch of the Mangaluru–Hassan–Bengaluru rout

India e-visa access expansion has increased authorised arrival points to 88. Attari border entry and new e-visa airports at Bhopal and Tirupati join eight other land ports, offering eligible foreign visitors more routes into India.   India Expands E-Visa Access via Attari and 10 More Ports New Delhi, August 11, 2026: International travellers holding