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Four New Vande Bharat Trains Flagged Off from Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding high-speed connectivity to Khajuraho, Lucknow, Udaipur, and Bengaluru. The move is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and regional development.

Year-Long Celebrations for 150 Years of Vande Mataram Launched

India has launched year-long celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. PM Modi called the national song a mantra of unity and urged promotion of its full rendition. Cultural events and youth programs will continue through 2025-26.

Voter List Purge Sparks Debate: Citizenship Questions and Political Drama Unfold

India’s voter list revision has reignited the citizenship debate after a man’s name was struck off despite having Aadhaar and voter ID. The Bombay High Court’s ruling that such documents do not prove citizenship has intensified the controversy, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the Election Commission of “vote chori” and targeting marginalized communities. While the BJP defends the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as crucial for electoral integrity, critics warn of disenfranchisement risks, making the issue a flashpoint ahead of upcoming elections.