Under provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged, through diplomatic channels, simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civil prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody.

Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country. 

​Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.  

India’s first bullet train is slated for a 2027 launch, with the Surat to Bilimora section opening first. The ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, developed with Japan, promises speeds up to 320 kmph, drastically cutting travel time. Additionally, the first Vande Bharat sleeper train will debut in January 2026, offering comfortable overnight journeys.