The Vande Bharat programme was launched in February 2019 with the introduction of its first trainset, followed by Version 2.0 in September 2022 and Version 3.0 in 2025.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House on Thursday, describing the gesture as “a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom.”

The BJP-led Mahayuti has achieved a significant victory in Maharashtra’s municipal elections. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited the win to the party’s development agenda. The alliance secured a majority in numerous municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. This outcome reflects public trust in Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and the alliance’s focus on governance and infrastructure projects.