Indian Railways is launching 908 summer special trains, operating 18,262 trips between April 15 and July 15, 2026, to manage increased passenger demand. This initiative aims to ease waiting lists and enhance travel convenience across the country. A significant portion of these services is already open for booking.
Data from MarineTraffic shows that several Indian and foreign ships headed for Indian ports are still awaiting clearance near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the petroleum ministry, 17 vessels have been identified for evacuation.
The Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruption after a weekend of escalations, including ships coming under gunfire and a US seizure of an Iranian vessel. Commercial movement is chaotic, with vessels reversing course or drifting amid conflicting instructions. This directly confronts the fragile ceasefire, pushing the vital energy corridor to the brink.
Prime Minister Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held high-level talks in Delhi, aiming to transform their trusted partnership into a futuristic one. The leaders witnessed the exchange of MoUs, covering cooperation in sectors from chips to ships, talent to technology, and energy.
A devastating bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed at least 21 lives and left several injured as the vehicle plunged into a gorge. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities confirming heavy casualties are anticipated. Efforts are being made to provide medical aid and airlift critically wounded passengers.
The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM) has announced the Manipur Board Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) Class 12 result 2026 on April 20, 2026. Students can now check their provisional marksheets online using their roll number and date of birth. The exams for Arts, Science, and Commerce streams were conducted from February 17 to March 20, 2026.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian, targeting its military and energy targets. Overnight drone strikes targeted two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol Bay of Crimea. The Tuapse oil refinery was also hit for the second time in a week. Russian officials confirmed damage to transport infrastructure at Tuapse port. One person was killed and another injured in the latest strike.
Ethane, a natural gas liquid, is mainly used to produce ethylene, a core input for plastics. China relies almost entirely on the United States for these supplies.
A Fly91 flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru on Sunday due to adverse weather, causing anxiety among its 22 passengers. The aircraft circled Hubballi for an hour before heading to Bengaluru, eventually returning to Hubballi later that night after conditions improved. Such diversions are standard safety procedures.
Connor McDavid capped the regular season with four assists, clinching his sixth Art Ross Trophy as the Oilers secured home-ice advantage. His growing chemistry with linemates and a strong team performance signal readiness for the playoffs. Off the ice, Lauren Kyle’s proud reaction added a personal layer. With momentum and structure in place, Edmonton enters its first-round series against Anaheim with real expectations.
