China’s arms exports faced a significant setback as its weapons, including air defence systems like the HQ-9 and JY-27A radar, proved ineffective during India’s Operation Sindoor and a recent Venezuelan operation. These incidents highlighted a technological gap, with Russian-supplied missiles also failing to perform. The failures have damaged China’s reputation as a reliable arms supplier.

In total, this extension will cover 17 trips, giving travellers consistent options during the busy festival and post-festival period. There will be no change in timings or coach.

The agency says the raids are linked to a money laundering probe into a coal smuggling syndicate and are unrelated to the upcoming Bengal elections