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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.

Bangladesh dismisses talk of Hasina's return as political posturing

Bangladesh's government has said that claims suggesting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina intends to return to the country are merely political posturing. Officials maintain that Hasina has no intention of coming back. The statement addresses speculation about her future and her status outside Bangladesh. Hasina has been living abroad since her government was ousted in 2024. The remarks were reported by the Times of India.

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