Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced over 12,000 special trains for Bihar during Diwali and Chhath, including Vande Bharat Express and Buddha Circuit Train.

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose led a conference on campus security, tribal student welfare.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said there is no reason for anyone to hate dogs or any other animals, but the safety of people, especially children, is paramount.