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Bees Swarm Diwali Sweets Worth Rs 2 Lakh at Haryana Shop

A sweet shop in Haryana had set up an extended counter near Fawara Chowk on Thana Road to sell special desserts for Diwali. Bees were reported feasting on the sweets on display, which were valued at about Rs 2 lakh. The shop's owner and staff were running the temporary stall in line with the festive sales common across the country. The incident was captured on video and shared by NDTV. The article provides no further details on losses or any action taken.

Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express likely to launch November 13

A Vande Bharat Express linking Bengaluru and Madgaon is expected to begin operations on November 13, according to reports. The train's route, stops and travel time have been outlined for passengers planning journeys between the two cities. The service is positioned as a faster option on the Bengaluru-Goa corridor. Officials' final confirmation of the launch date may still be pending, so details could change before the service starts.

Finnish city fills old gravel pit with 100 million gallons of water to store heat

The Finnish city of Hyvinkaa is undertaking a large project to fill a former gravel pit with 100 million gallons of water. The water will serve as a thermal energy store. Once operational, the facility is expected to supply about a quarter of the city's heating needs during the colder months. Construction is set to run until late April 2027. Charging of the system is expected to begin by late summer 2027.

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