Vande Bharat Express continues to break records and redefine rail travel in India. In the financial year 2025-26, approximately 3.98 crore passengers travelled on this semi-high-speed train, marking a robust 34 percent jump compared to 2.97 crore passengers in the previous year. Since its launch, the train has served over 9.1 crore passengers across nearly one lakh trips. Among the busiest routes, the New Delhi-Varanasi corridor leads with over 73 lakh passengers. The New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra route has served around 56 lakh travellers, the Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam route over 48 lakh, and the Chennai-Mysuru route more than 36…
Author: India Aware
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in his parliamentary constituency of Lucknow on Saturday for a three-day visit packed with engagements. In the evening, he attended a programme at Tanki Wala Park in Gomti Nagar, after which he honoured war heroes and brave women at the Surya Auditorium in the Cantonment area. He then participated in the Smritika War Memorial and Light and Sound Show. Earlier in the day, Rajnath Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav jointly inaugurated the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav in Raisen. Running from April 11 to 13, the initiative was conceived by Agriculture Minister Shivraj…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a commanding 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, moving to the top of the points table. RCB now have two wins from two matches. In the standings, Rajasthan Royals sit second with two wins from two games, followed by Delhi Capitals in third and Punjab Kings in fourth — all with two wins from two matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad are fifth with one win from three games, while Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are sixth and seventh respectively with one…
The conflict between Iran and America has reached a dangerous turning point. A strike near Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant at Bushehr has sent alarm bells ringing across the world. A security staff member at the plant was killed after being hit by falling debris. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency said radiation levels showed no increase. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that an attack on a nuclear facility could trigger a health catastrophe devastating generations. He said that with each passing day of the escalating conflict, the risk only grows larger. IAEA Director-General Rafael…
A major development has emerged from the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. Iran had shot down two American fighter jets — an A-10 and an F-15E — and one pilot had gone missing. After a complex multi-hour operation, the pilot was successfully rescued. President Trump confirmed the news on Truth Social. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the successful operation and revealed that Israel had assisted the US during the mission. He wrote on social media, ‘I am proud that Israel was able to help rescue a brave American warrior.’ Trump in turn praised Israel’s…
Preparations for the Kerala assembly elections are in their final stages, with the administration deploying technology to ensure a transparent voting process. On the directions of the Election Commission, cameras will be installed inside and outside all 2,177 polling stations in Kannur district. One hundred percent webcasting will enable real-time monitoring of the entire voting process. A two-tier monitoring system has been set up for the webcasting. A district-level control room will be operational at the Kannur Collectorate, and a separate control room will function under the Returning Officer in each assembly constituency. Cameras installed outside booths will allow…
The Bharatiya Janata Party has thrown its full weight into campaigning for assembly elections across five states — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today address three public rallies in Assam at Barpeta, Hojai, and Dibrugarh. BJP President JP Nadda will also be in Assam today, holding rallies in Tinsukia and Lakhimpur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address party workers in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of BJP’s Foundation Day and will then travel to Puducherry for a road show. Political activity across all five states is at…
As India tackles the energy challenges arising from the Iran war, the government has launched a multi-pronged response. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, 3.42 lakh new Piped Natural Gas connections have been activated since March 2026, with 3.7 lakh new registrations also recorded. States have been directed to assist in providing new PNG connections to both domestic and commercial consumers. The government has made a clear appeal to citizens not to panic-buy LPG or make unnecessary fuel purchases. People are being encouraged to book cylinders through digital platforms and to avoid visiting gas agencies without genuine…
Diplomatic activity in Europe has intensified over the Hormuz Strait crisis. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer by phone, with both leaders discussing the tensions in West Asia and warning of the threat to global economic stability. Von der Leyen stated that Iran’s actions are putting global economic stability at risk and that they would work with partners to ensure freedom of navigation is restored as soon as possible. Britain will soon host a virtual summit on the Hormuz Strait, bringing together representatives from 35 countries to consider diplomatic and political options…
A significant development has emerged from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to several early media reports, the pilot of a US F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran has been rescued. If officially confirmed, this would add another chapter to America’s long and storied tradition of Combat Search and Rescue missions spanning several decades. According to CBS News, BBC’s American partner, a deep search operation inside Iranian territory is still underway to locate the second crew member. The mission is considered extremely dangerous as it is being conducted in hostile territory. Combat Search and Rescue, known as…