Hypersonic Weapon Systems (HWS) have been in the limelight after Russia used them against Ukraine. Now this weapons system is being considered a game changer in modern warfare. China, Russia, and the US are among the few nations that possess hypersonic missiles. But there is one more nation working in the shadows on an indigenously developed hypersonic weapons system. Is India already armed and ready with these missiles? Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

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The India's clout globally is on the rise, there are no two ways about it. The nations across the globe see India as a major powerhouse and this is not only evident but New Delhi's responsible role as the chair of global bodies such as G20 and SCO.

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Canadian authorities recovered eight bodies from the St. Lawrence River near Akwesasne, amoung them are bodies of two families, one of Romanian descent and the other of Indian citizens.&nbsp;Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Deputy Chief Lee-Ann O’Brien said the people were likely trying to enter the United States illegally from Canada.&nbsp;

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In a presser, Lee-Ann O’Brien earlier said there were five adults and one child. Later, a&nbsp;police helicopter retrieved two more bodies in the St Lawrence River Friday. One child belonged to a Romanian family, she said.

A Canadian passport was also recovered from the child, as per the police. To identify the cause of death, authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy and toxicology tests, as per reports.&nbsp;

The bodies, as per reports, were recovered in a marsh area Thursday during an aerial search with the Canadian Coast Guard.&nbsp;The&nbsp;bodies were found in Tsi Snaihne (Snye), a Mohawk territory in Akwesasne, a region that borders Quebec, Ontario, and New York state. The first body, according to the authorities, was found at&nbsp;about 5 pm.&nbsp;

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The bodies&nbsp;were found as a consequence of a&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;search for another missing individual, a 30-year-old Casey Oakes.&nbsp;Oakes&nbsp;was last seen&nbsp;Wednesday boarding a small, light blue vessel. The vessel was departing from the east end of Cornwall Island, in the St. Lawrence at the time of it was last seen with Oakes onboard it.&nbsp;

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Later, the same&nbsp;vessel was discovered next to the six of the dead bodies. Police in Akwesasne were unable to confirm if Oakes had any links with&nbsp;the victims. Oakes is still missing. Around 120 kilometres west of Montreal, Akwesasne borders Cornwall, Ontario. 
 
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Canadian authorities recovered eight bodies from the St. Lawrence River near Akwesasne, amoung them are bodies of two families, one of Romanian descent and the other of Indian citizens. Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Deputy Chief Lee-Ann O’Brien said the people were likely trying to enter the United States illegally from Canada. Also Read | Top 10 corrupt countries in the world In a presser, Lee-Ann O’Brien earlier said there were five adults and one child. Later, a police helicopter retrieved two more bodies in the St Lawrence River Friday. One child belonged to a Romanian family, she said. A Canadian passport was also recovered from the child, as per the police. To identify the cause of death, authorities are awaiting the results of an autopsy and toxicology tests, as per reports. The bodies, as per reports, were recovered in a marsh area Thursday during an aerial search with the Canadian Coast Guard. The bodies were found in Tsi Snaihne (Snye), a Mohawk territory in Akwesasne, a region that borders Quebec, Ontario, and New York state. The first body, according to the authorities, was found at about 5 pm. Also Read | OpenAI’s ChatGPT blocked in Italy over alleged privacy violations The bodies were found as a consequence of a Thursday search for another missing individual, a 30-year-old Casey Oakes. Oakes was last seen Wednesday boarding a small, light blue vessel. The vessel was departing from the east end of Cornwall Island, in the St. Lawrence at the time of it was last seen with Oakes onboard it. Watch | Will Ben Stokes be CSK's impact player? | WION Sports Extra × Later, the same vessel was discovered next to the six of the dead bodies. Police in Akwesasne were unable to confirm if Oakes had any links with the victims. Oakes is still missing. Around 120 kilometres west of Montreal, Akwesasne borders Cornwall, Ontario. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Can India achieve $2 Trillion in exports by the year 2030 considering the global scenario? The government says India is on track to achieve the feat by 2030 from the current level of $765 billion in exports; as India unveils its foreign trade policy, which outlines a host of measures and incentives to boost exports from India.

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Colombia is relocating 70 hippos. 60 of them would be heading to India. What is the story of Pablo Escobar's hippos? Molly Gambhir tells you.

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A full emergency landing was declared at Delhi airport at 10.46 am on Saturday after a Dubai-bound FedEx aircraft was hit by a bird soon after taking off. However, the flight landed safely at the Delhi airport and again took off at 1.40pm, as per reports.&nbsp;

"Full emergency declared at Delhi airport after Dubai bound FedEx aircraft suffers bird-hit soon after take-off," reported ANI news agency quoting airport officials.&nbsp;

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Flight no FX5279 was hit by a bird but it later landed safely without any incident.&nbsp;Operated by FedEx, the time for the aircraft to arrive in Dubai is at 3.29pm.

On Thursday evening, a total of&nbsp;17 flights&nbsp;headed for Delhi were diverted due to thunderstorms and rain in different&nbsp;areas of Delhi-NCR. Light showers were also reported, according to the weather service.

Bird-hit incidents are rare however, bad weather is playing a spoil sport in travel plans.&nbsp;

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Eight of these 17 planes have reportedly been diverted to Lucknow, eight more to Jaipur, and one to Dehradun.&nbsp;When the city was being battered by torrential rain, numerous airlines used social media to alert customers of changes in flight itineraries brought on by the bad&nbsp;weather. Travellers are urged to keep checking back for updates from official authorities.

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Similar circumstances persisted&nbsp;on Wednesday when up to nine flights&nbsp;were diverted from the Delhi airport to Jaipur because of poor weather conditions in the nation's capital.&nbsp;On Wednesday evening, a western disturbance impacting northwest India caused light rain and thunderstorms to hit the nation's capital.

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A full emergency landing was declared at Delhi airport at 10.46 am on Saturday after a Dubai-bound FedEx aircraft was hit by a bird soon after taking off. However, the flight landed safely at the Delhi airport and again took off at 1.40pm, as per reports. "Full emergency declared at Delhi airport after Dubai bound FedEx aircraft suffers bird-hit soon after take-off," reported ANI news agency quoting airport officials. Also Read | Deadly avalanches in Norway kill four including tourists, house sweeps into sea Flight no FX5279 was hit by a bird but it later landed safely without any incident. Operated by FedEx, the time for the aircraft to arrive in Dubai is at 3.29pm. On Thursday evening, a total of 17 flights headed for Delhi were diverted due to thunderstorms and rain in different areas of Delhi-NCR. Light showers were also reported, according to the weather service. Bird-hit incidents are rare however, bad weather is playing a spoil sport in travel plans. Also Read | Love-themed spring break in Chinese colleges as nation scurries to tackle population decline Eight of these 17 planes have reportedly been diverted to Lucknow, eight more to Jaipur, and one to Dehradun. When the city was being battered by torrential rain, numerous airlines used social media to alert customers of changes in flight itineraries brought on by the bad weather. Travellers are urged to keep checking back for updates from official authorities. Watch | Will Artificial Intelligence be the end of mankind? | This World × Similar circumstances persisted on Wednesday when up to nine flights were diverted from the Delhi airport to Jaipur because of poor weather conditions in the nation's capital. On Wednesday evening, a western disturbance impacting northwest India caused light rain and thunderstorms to hit the nation's capital. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India is witnessing a spike in Covid-19 infections. The daily positivity rate has surged to 2.73% from less than 1% about a month ago. Now, India's premier health research institute, ICMR is conducting a study on the rise in sudden heart attacks after Covid-19 pandemic.

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India registered a 40% jump in Covid cases with 3016 new cases in the last 24 hours, said the Union Health Ministry on Thursday, March 30. The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 2.7% and the weekly positivity rate stands at 1.71%. There were 1,396 recoveries in the last 24 hours and the active caseload stood at 13,509.

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Oceansat-3, also known as the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-06), has sent back spectacular new images of the planet using the Ocean Colour Monitor&nbsp;(OCM). The images were created as a mosaic using data that the National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) received from the satellite, according to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).&nbsp;

After processing 300 GB of data, each mosaic combines 2,939 images. The high-resolution pictures, which include every continent, show Earth as it appeared between February 1 and February 15 of this year. India can be seen in some of the photographs shining brightly and clearly from orbit.

The Earth as viewed on February 1–15, 2023 is seen in the "Global False Colour Composite mosaic generated by NRSC/ISRO using photos from Ocean Colour Monitor on EOS-06 mosaic with 1 km spatial resolution," that combines 2939 images after processing 300 GB of data.

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On November 26, 2022, ISRO launched the nanosatellite OceanSat-3 as part of the PSLV-C54 mission. It is a component of a collection of ISRO satellites used for atmospheric and oceanographic study. Three key sensors, the Ocean Color Monitor (OCM-3), Sea Surface Temperature Monitor (SSTM), Ku-Band Scatterometer (SCAT-3), and ARGOS, were launched with OceanSat-3, allowing it to observe the planet at various wavelengths, reported NDTV.

Internet users were astounded to see the mesmerising view of our earth, particularly India, when the photographs went viral. A few things just make you feel proud of your country, one person commented. The Blue Planet in Earthy Hues, said another.&nbsp;

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Oceansat-3, also known as the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-06), has sent back spectacular new images of the planet using the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM). The images were created as a mosaic using data that the National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) received from the satellite, according to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Oceansat-3, also known as the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-06), has sent back spectacular new images of the planet using the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM). The images were created as a mosaic using data that the National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) received from the satellite, according to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). After processing 300 GB of data, each mosaic combines 2,939 images. The high-resolution pictures, which include every continent, show Earth as it appeared between February 1 and February 15 of this year. India can be seen in some of the photographs shining brightly and clearly from orbit. The Earth as viewed on February 1–15, 2023 is seen in the "Global False Colour Composite mosaic generated by NRSC/ISRO using photos from Ocean Colour Monitor on EOS-06 mosaic with 1 km spatial resolution," that combines 2939 images after processing 300 GB of data. Images sourced from ISRO/Twitter ALSO READ | Scientists discover ultramassive black hole that can fit 30 billion suns On November 26, 2022, ISRO launched the nanosatellite OceanSat-3 as part of the PSLV-C54 mission. It is a component of a collection of ISRO satellites used for atmospheric and oceanographic study. Three key sensors, the Ocean Color Monitor (OCM-3), Sea Surface Temperature Monitor (SSTM), Ku-Band Scatterometer (SCAT-3), and ARGOS, were launched with OceanSat-3, allowing it to observe the planet at various wavelengths, reported NDTV. Internet users were astounded to see the mesmerising view of our earth, particularly India, when the photographs went viral. A few things just make you feel proud of your country, one person commented. The Blue Planet in Earthy Hues, said another. The American space agency NASA recently shared a breathtaking old image of Earth at night that offered an excellent view of the patterns of human settlements around the world. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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At least&nbsp;35 people have been killed after the roof of a stepwell collapsed at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Thursday (March 30).&nbsp;The stepwell roof at the Beleshwar Mahadev temple could not carry&nbsp;the weight of a large crowd.

As per initial reports, more than 30 people fell into the stepwell of the Shri Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple&nbsp;resulting in a serious accident.&nbsp;

"Total of 35 people died, one missing and 14 people have been rescued. Two people returned home safely after getting treatment. The search operation to trace persons reported missing is underway," Indore Collector Ilayaraja T said, as quoted by news agency ANI.

"The 18 hours long rescue operation started at around 12:30 on Thursday, and is still ongoing," he added.

The incident happened on the day of Ram Navami, an auspicious day as per the&nbsp;Hindu calendar&nbsp;when worshippers throng the temple, reported Zee News.

The temple is situated in Sneh Nagar, one of Indore's oldest residential neighbourhoods, and is run by a private trust. The tragedy might have been avoided had the Indore Municipal Corporation responded to local complaints, reported NDTV.

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At least 35 people have been killed after the roof of a stepwell collapsed at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Thursday (March 30). The stepwell roof at the Beleshwar Mahadev temple could not carry the weight of a large crowd.

At least 35 people have been killed after the roof of a stepwell collapsed at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Thursday (March 30). The stepwell roof at the Beleshwar Mahadev temple could not carry the weight of a large crowd. As per initial reports, more than 30 people fell into the stepwell of the Shri Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple resulting in a serious accident. "Total of 35 people died, one missing and 14 people have been rescued. Two people returned home safely after getting treatment. The search operation to trace persons reported missing is underway," Indore Collector Ilayaraja T said, as quoted by news agency ANI. "The 18 hours long rescue operation started at around 12:30 on Thursday, and is still ongoing," he added. The incident happened on the day of Ram Navami, an auspicious day as per the Hindu calendar when worshippers throng the temple, reported Zee News. The temple is situated in Sneh Nagar, one of Indore's oldest residential neighbourhoods, and is run by a private trust. The tragedy might have been avoided had the Indore Municipal Corporation responded to local complaints, reported NDTV. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Temple floor sinks during Ram Navami celebrations, several trapped #Indore #indoreincident #indoretemple #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/zmSUYkLr1R — kavita kavi (@kavi_kv3883056) March 30, 2023 × Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, announced 5 lakh in compensation for the relatives of the deceased and 50,000 for those hurt in the unfortunate event. #WATCH | "It's an unfortunate incident. A rescue operation is underway. 10 people were rescued safely while nine are trapped and will be rescued. Efforts are underway to rescue other people," says MP CM SS Chouhan on stepwell collapse at Indore temple pic.twitter.com/E8Pti0E5YP — ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) March 30, 2023 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the mishap and tweeted, “Extremely pained by the mishap in Indore. Spoke to CM Shivraj Chouhan Ji and took an update on the situation. The state government is spearheading rescue and relief work at a quick pace. My prayers with all those affected and their families.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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General Li Shangfu, China's newly appointed defence minister, is scheduled to visit India for the first time in April. This would be China's first high-level military visit to India since the Line of Actual Control (LAC) issue started in 2020.

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu may visit India to attend SCO Meeting: Report

US-sanctioned Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu is expected to travel to Delhi in April to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence ministers' meeting. The meet will take place from April 27 to 29, and comes under Indian chairmanship of the mega grouping. Defence minister Li Shangfu took charge in March and has been sanctioned by Washington under CAATSA law in the past. But being under sanctions is unlikely to impact his India visit given New Delhi doesn't follow unilateral sanctions by any country.

India has sent invites to all the members of the grouping for the meet, including Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Russian Defence minister Sergei Shoigu. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a regional inter-governmental organisation comprising eight member states, including China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organisation covers over 60 per cent of the Eurasian landmass, 40 per cent of the world population, and 30 per cent of global GDP. 
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The visit by the Chinese defence minister will be the first such visit by a Chinese defence minister to Delhi since the Galwan incident. The Galwan incident of 2020 saw Chinese aggressive action at the Line of Actual control in eastern Ladakh that led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. China, after much delay, accepted that it lost four of its soldiers, a claim that remains doubtful given Beijing's track record on transparency. Last year, the then Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had visited India, followed by the visit of the new Chinese FM Qin Gang this year for the G20 foreign ministers meet.&nbsp;

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to visit Delhi in July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The visit by the Chinese President, though it comes for a multilateral grouping, will be significant given the strained relations between India and China in the backdrop of Chinese aggressive actions in India's northern borders. 
 
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US-sanctioned Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu is expected to travel to Delhi in April to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence ministers' meeting. The meet will take place from April 27 to 29, and comes under Indian chairmanship of the mega grouping. Defence minister Li Shangfu took charge in March and has been sanctioned by Washington under CAATSA law in the past. But being under sanctions is unlikely to impact his India visit given New Delhi doesn't follow unilateral sanctions by any country. India has sent invites to all the members of the grouping for the meet, including Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Russian Defence minister Sergei Shoigu. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a regional inter-governmental organisation comprising eight member states, including China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organisation covers over 60 per cent of the Eurasian landmass, 40 per cent of the world population, and 30 per cent of global GDP. ALSO WATCH | China calls US debt trap accusation 'unreasonable' The visit by the Chinese defence minister will be the first such visit by a Chinese defence minister to Delhi since the Galwan incident. The Galwan incident of 2020 saw Chinese aggressive action at the Line of Actual control in eastern Ladakh that led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. China, after much delay, accepted that it lost four of its soldiers, a claim that remains doubtful given Beijing's track record on transparency. Last year, the then Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had visited India, followed by the visit of the new Chinese FM Qin Gang this year for the G20 foreign ministers meet. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to visit Delhi in July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The visit by the Chinese President, though it comes for a multilateral grouping, will be significant given the strained relations between India and China in the backdrop of Chinese aggressive actions in India's northern borders. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India's Ministry of Home Affairs has released a list of 117 apps that it seeks to get banned in the country. The list includes dating, gaming and illegal loan-providing apps linked to China, the Philippines and Nigeria. Molly Gambhir reports.

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General Li Shangfu, China's newly appointed defence minister, is scheduled to visit India for the first time in April. This would be China's first high-level military visit to India since the Line of Actual Control (LAC) issue started in 2020, as reported by The Hindu.

SCO meet: China’s new Defence Minister likely to visit India in April

Vande Bharat&nbsp;Express: Ever since its launch in 2019, the semi-high-speed train became a popular mode of transport within the country. It's faster and lighter than other trains in India, and it not just cuts&nbsp;travel, but also improves a traveller's journey with a host of amenities and features like WiFi connectivity, entertainment screens and more. It was initially launched for travel from Delhi to &nbsp;Varanasi, but it will now function on 10 routers across India. Here's the list of the routes, prices and schedule. Take a look!

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<h3>1. News Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train will begin its journey from New Delhi to Varanasi with stops at Kanpur and Allahabad.&nbsp;

Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($36.5)

Schedule and Timings: The train departs from New Delhi at 6 am and reaches Varanasi by 2 pm. It then leaves Varanasi at 3 pm and reaches New Delhi by 11 pm.&nbsp;

The train travel cuts travel time from 13 hours to 8 hours, but it does not operate on MONDAY and THURSDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>2. New Delhi- Amb Andura in Himachal Pradesh Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train inaugurated in October 2022, travels from New Delhi to Himachal Pradesh with stops at Ambala, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib before reaching its destination Una.

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;The train departs New Delhi railway station at 5:50 am and reaches Amb Anadaura at 11 am. It then departs from Amb Anandaura at 1 pm and reaches New Delhi at 6:25 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all weekdays except FRIDAYS.&nbsp;

<h3>3. New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (J &amp; K) Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train travels from New Delhi to Katra making travel for Vaishno Devi much faster in just 8 hours instead of 9.5 hours. It stops at Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana and Jammu Tawi.&nbsp;

It is India's first Veg train, as there is no meat or egg on the menu.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($ 36.5)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;It begins its travel from Delhi at 6 am and reaches Katra at 2 pm, leaves Katra at 3 pm and reaches Delhi at 11 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all weekdays except Tuesdays.&nbsp;

<h3>4. Gandhinagar- Mumbai Vande Bharat Express</h3>

Route:

Launched in September 2022, the train travels from Gandhinagar to Mumbai, with stops at Surat, Vadodara Junction and Ahmedabad Junction.&nbsp;

Ticket cost: Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000

Schedule: The train operates on all weekdays except SUNDAY.

<h3>5. Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

This train travels from Nagpur to Bilaspur with stops at Raipur, Durg and Gondia.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;Launched in December 2022, the train leaves Nagpur at 2:05 pm and reaches Bilaspur at 7:35 pm. It departs from Bilaspur Junction at 6:45 am and reaches Nagpur Junction at 12:15 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all weekdays except SATURDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>6. Mumbai-Shirdi Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:&nbsp;

The train from Mumbai to Shirdi stops at Dadar, Thane and Nashik Thane Road.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24)

Schedule and Timings: The train leaves Mumbai at 6:20 am and reaches its destination Shirdi at 11:40 am. It leaves Shirdi at 5:25 pm and reaches Mumbai at 10:50 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all days except TUESDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>7. Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train travels from Mumbai to Solapur in 6 hours and 35 minutes with stops at Dadar, Kalyan, Pune and Kurduwadi.&nbsp;

Ticket cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($ 36.5)

Schedule and Timings:

The train departs from Mumbai at 4:05 pm and reaches Solapur at 10:40 pm. It then leaves Solaput t 6:05 am and reaches Mumbai at 12:35 pm.&nbsp;

It operates for six days, except on WEDNESDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>8. Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train travels from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam with stops at Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction and Rajahmundry.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($36.5)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;The train departs from Secunderabad at 3 pm and reaches Vizag or Visakhapatnam at 11:30 pm. It then leaves Vizag at 5:45 am and reaches Secunderabad at 2:15 pm in just 8.5 hours.&nbsp;

It travels six days a week but not on SUNDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>9. Howrah-New Japaiguri Vande Bharat Express</h3>

Route:

Vande Bharat Express in West Bengal departs from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri with stops at Bolpur (Shantiniketan), Malda Town and Barsoi.

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;Covering the distance between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri in 7-8 hours, the train leaves Howrah Junction at 5:55 am and reaches its final destination at 1:25 pm.&nbsp;

It leaves New Jalpaiguri at 3:05 pm and will reach Howrah at 10:35 pm.&nbsp;

<h3>10. Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

South India's first Bharat Vande Express departs from Chennai to Mysuru with stops at Katpadi and Bengaluru.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;It departs from Chennai at 5:50 am and reaches Mysuru Junction at 12:20 pm and departs Mysuru at 1:05 pm and arrives in Chennai at 7:30 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all weekdays, except on WEDNESDAY.

Vande Bharat Express: Ever since its launch in 2019, the semi-high-speed train became a popular mode of transport within the country. It's faster and lighter than other trains in India, and it not just cuts travel, but also improves a traveller's journey with a host of amenities and features like WiFi connectivity, entertainment screens and more.

Vande Bharat Express: Ever since its launch in 2019, the semi-high-speed train became a popular mode of transport within the country. It's faster and lighter than other trains in India, and it not just cuts travel, but also improves a traveller's journey with a host of amenities and features like WiFi connectivity, entertainment screens and more. It was initially launched for travel from Delhi to Varanasi, but it will now function on 10 routers across India. Here's the list of the routes, prices and schedule. Take a look! Vande Bharat Express train routes in in India: 1. News Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train will begin its journey from New Delhi to Varanasi with stops at Kanpur and Allahabad. Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($36.5) Schedule and Timings: The train departs from New Delhi at 6 am and reaches Varanasi by 2 pm. It then leaves Varanasi at 3 pm and reaches New Delhi by 11 pm. The train travel cuts travel time from 13 hours to 8 hours, but it does not operate on MONDAY and THURSDAY. 2. New Delhi- Amb Andura in Himachal Pradesh Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train inaugurated in October 2022, travels from New Delhi to Himachal Pradesh with stops at Ambala, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib before reaching its destination Una. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24) Schedule and Timings: The train departs New Delhi railway station at 5:50 am and reaches Amb Anadaura at 11 am. It then departs from Amb Anandaura at 1 pm and reaches New Delhi at 6:25 pm. It operates on all weekdays except FRIDAYS. 3. New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (J & K) Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train travels from New Delhi to Katra making travel for Vaishno Devi much faster in just 8 hours instead of 9.5 hours. It stops at Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana and Jammu Tawi. It is India's first Veg train, as there is no meat or egg on the menu. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($ 36.5) Schedule and Timings: It begins its travel from Delhi at 6 am and reaches Katra at 2 pm, leaves Katra at 3 pm and reaches Delhi at 11 pm. It operates on all weekdays except Tuesdays. 4. Gandhinagar- Mumbai Vande Bharat Express Route: Launched in September 2022, the train travels from Gandhinagar to Mumbai, with stops at Surat, Vadodara Junction and Ahmedabad Junction. Ticket cost: Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 Schedule: The train operates on all weekdays except SUNDAY. 5. Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express: Route: This train travels from Nagpur to Bilaspur with stops at Raipur, Durg and Gondia. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24) Schedule and Timings: Launched in December 2022, the train leaves Nagpur at 2:05 pm and reaches Bilaspur at 7:35 pm. It departs from Bilaspur Junction at 6:45 am and reaches Nagpur Junction at 12:15 pm. It operates on all weekdays except SATURDAY. 6. Mumbai-Shirdi Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train from Mumbai to Shirdi stops at Dadar, Thane and Nashik Thane Road. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24) Schedule and Timings: The train leaves Mumbai at 6:20 am and reaches its destination Shirdi at 11:40 am. It leaves Shirdi at 5:25 pm and reaches Mumbai at 10:50 pm. It operates on all days except TUESDAY. 7. Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train travels from Mumbai to Solapur in 6 hours and 35 minutes with stops at Dadar, Kalyan, Pune and Kurduwadi. Ticket cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($ 36.5) Schedule and Timings: The train departs from Mumbai at 4:05 pm and reaches Solapur at 10:40 pm. It then leaves Solaput t 6:05 am and reaches Mumbai at 12:35 pm. It operates for six days, except on WEDNESDAY. 8. Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train travels from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam with stops at Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction and Rajahmundry. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($36.5) Schedule and Timings: The train departs from Secunderabad at 3 pm and reaches Vizag or Visakhapatnam at 11:30 pm. It then leaves Vizag at 5:45 am and reaches Secunderabad at 2:15 pm in just 8.5 hours. It travels six days a week but not on SUNDAY. 9. Howrah-New Japaiguri Vande Bharat Express Route: Vande Bharat Express in West Bengal departs from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri with stops at Bolpur (Shantiniketan), Malda Town and Barsoi. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24) Schedule and Timings: Covering the distance between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri in 7-8 hours, the train leaves Howrah Junction at 5:55 am and reaches its final destination at 1:25 pm. It leaves New Jalpaiguri at 3:05 pm and will reach Howrah at 10:35 pm. 10. Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express: Route: South India's first Bharat Vande Express departs from Chennai to Mysuru with stops at Katpadi and Bengaluru. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 Schedule and Timings: It departs from Chennai at 5:50 am and reaches Mysuru Junction at 12:20 pm and departs Mysuru at 1:05 pm and arrives in Chennai at 7:30 pm. It operates on all weekdays, except on WEDNESDAY.

Vande Bharat Express: Here's a full list of train routes, schedules, timings and ticket costs

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Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and UK's NSA Tim Barrow will be meeting in Delhi on Thursday (March 30), a meeting that shows growing security cooperation between the two countries. While the meeting is informal, it is not a strategic dialogue between the two countries. Notably, NSA Doval was in London in February and held a strategic dialogue meeting with Barrow.

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The visit of the UK NSA comes even as India has raised concerns over the Khalistan vandalism at the Indian High Commission earlier this month. India has already summoned the UK diplomat over the issue in the aftermath of the incident. It had also withdrawn all external security outside the British High Commission in Delhi. During the informal meeting, the matter may be discussed.

NSA Barrow is also UK's G20 sherpa and will be travelling to Kerala for the G20 sherpa meet that begins on Thursday (March 30). The second G20 sherpas meeting under India’s G20 presidency, chaired by India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant is set to take place in the picturesque village of Kumarakom, Kerala, from March 30 to April 2, 2023.&nbsp;

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Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and UK's NSA Tim Barrow will be meeting in Delhi on Thursday (March 30), a meeting that shows growing security cooperation between the two countries.

Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and UK's NSA Tim Barrow will be meeting in Delhi on Thursday (March 30), a meeting that shows growing security cooperation between the two countries. While the meeting is informal, it is not a strategic dialogue between the two countries. Notably, NSA Doval was in London in February and held a strategic dialogue meeting with Barrow. Defence and security cooperation has been a key pillar of India-UK's comprehensive and strategic partnership. As part of its 'Indo-Pacific tilt', London has been engaging with New Delhi, especially when it comes to cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. WATCH | Gravitas | Explained: India-UK 'Young Professionals Scheme' × The visit of the UK NSA comes even as India has raised concerns over the Khalistan vandalism at the Indian High Commission earlier this month. India has already summoned the UK diplomat over the issue in the aftermath of the incident. It had also withdrawn all external security outside the British High Commission in Delhi. During the informal meeting, the matter may be discussed. NSA Barrow is also UK's G20 sherpa and will be travelling to Kerala for the G20 sherpa meet that begins on Thursday (March 30). The second G20 sherpas meeting under India’s G20 presidency, chaired by India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant is set to take place in the picturesque village of Kumarakom, Kerala, from March 30 to April 2, 2023. ALSO READ | Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit to take place in July: Minister Meenakshi Lekhi This is the second high-level visit from the UK to India this month concerning security. Earlier this month, Richard Moore, the chief of MI6 - the UK secret intelligence service was in Delhi as the Indian national capital hosted a gathering of over 25 intelligence chiefs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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