On January 1, 97.06% of the broad-gauge network across Indian Railways was electrified. By May, this increased to 98.88% coverage and by July-end, this share touched 99%

The boys, all Class 6 students, disappeared during a routine weekend outing, leading to a large-scale search.

With Ganesh Chaturthi set to be celebrated on August 27, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued a set of guidelines urging devotees to opt for eco-friendly idols and to ensure that immersion activities do not pollute waterbodies.