Dalit Voters in Punjab Torn Between Caste Identity and Religious Conversion

Indian Railways Says Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Will Have No Tatkal Booking Quota

Indian Railways has confirmed that the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will not include a Tatkal booking quota. The Tatkal scheme, which releases a limited number of seats for last-minute bookings at a premium fare, will therefore not apply to these services. The decision reflects the railways' approach to how seats on the new sleeper trains are allocated. Passengers planning travel on these routes will need to rely on regular booking channels.

Two J&K youths acquitted after six years in jail; court finds evidence unreliable

Two youths from Jammu and Kashmir spent six years in jail following a vehicle check. A court has since ruled that the evidence presented against them was not dependable. The judgment highlights concerns about the reliability of the case built on the vehicle search. The men's prolonged detention has drawn attention to the consequences of weak evidence in criminal proceedings.

Kerala Police to offer public horse riding training under anti-drug campaign

Hyderabad roots and 9/11 aftermath shaped Nabeela Syed's path to a Senate win

Nabeela Syed's journey to winning a Senate seat is traced back to her Hyderabad origins and the personal impact of the September 11 attacks. The reporting highlights how her family background and early experiences influenced her decision to enter public life. Her campaign drew on these experiences to connect with voters. The article presents her story as one shaped by both her roots in India and the post-9/11 climate she grew up navigating.