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  Vande Bharat Sleeper Train News: Rajdhani-like amenities, Vande Bharat’s modern technology, and Tejas-like speed… Indian Railways is set to offer passengers a significant gift this month. The time has come for long-haul travelers to enjoy all these amenities in a single train. The country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is scheduled to hit the tracks by the end of December, and its first route has also been finalized. You’ll be surprised to learn the name.  Vande Bharat sleeper train:  The fatigue of long journeys in India will now be a thing of the past, as a new era is about to begin for Indian Railways passengers. By the end of December this year, the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will hit the tracks. This train will be a perfect blend of Tejas’s speed, Rajdhani’s comfort, and Vande Bharat’s modern technology. Indian Railways is preparing for the trial run in full swing, and passengers are eagerly awaiting it. According to railway sources, two racks a...

  Due to increase in waiting list, Indian Railways has started two special trains from Gorakhpur to Mumbai and Anand Vihar on 7-9 December, booking has started on IRCTC, the number of trips will increase as per requirement. New Delhi.  Due to high waiting lists, Indian Railways has decided to operate two trains from Delhi and Mumbai to Gorakhpur. Both trains have more AC coaches to ensure passengers do not face any inconvenience in the cold. The Railways has released the schedules for both trains, which will depart on December 7th. The first train is for Mumbai. Train number 05587 Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Special will depart from Gorakhpur at 11:25 pm on December 7th. It will reach Mumbai at 9:00 am on December 9th via Basti, Gonda, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Bhopal, Itarsi, Khandwa, Bhusaval, Nashik, Igatpuri, and Kalyan. On the return journey, train number 05588 will depart from Mumbai at 11:00 am on December 9th and arrive in Gorakhpur at 8:15 pm on December 10th. It...

  There’s news of great relief for electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh. The Yogi government’s ambitious “Electricity Bill Relief Scheme 2025” for settling outstanding electricity bills has come into effect across the state today, December 1, 2025. Electricity Bill Waiver:  A major relief for electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh has begun today. The state government and UPPCL have implemented the Electricity Bill Waiver/Relief Scheme, effective December 1, 2025. The scheme aims to provide relief to domestic and small commercial consumers burdened by long-standing outstanding electricity bills. This is the first time the government has announced such a significant waiver, which is expected to benefit millions of consumers. Under this relief scheme, consumers will receive a 100% waiver of interest and surcharge on outstanding electricity bills. Additionally, a 25% discount will also be provided on the principal (the actual outstanding amount). This benefit is specifically fo...

  Indian Railways has made a major change to the rules for Tatkal ticket booking, which will come into effect on December 1st. Now, an OTP will be generated when booking tickets. Only after this, will the booking process be completed. Western Railway has implemented this rule on selected trains. Later, it will be implemented in all railway zones. Indian Railways has made a major change to the rules for Tatkal ticket booking, which will come into effect today, December 1st. Now, an OTP will be generated when booking tickets. Only after this, will the booking process be completed. Western Railway has implemented this rule on selected trains. Later, it will be implemented in all railway zones. According to the Railways, this system will be implemented on the Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express from December 1st. The main objective of implementing this system is to benefit passengers who truly want to travel urgently but are unable to obtain tickets. Keeping this problem in mind,...

  Another private bank has revised its fixed deposit interest rates. Senior citizens are now earning 7% or more returns on various tenures. Let’s find out how much interest will be earned on investments for how long? Bank FD Rates:  Private sector bank Federal Bank has joined the list of banks that revised their fixed deposit interest rates (Bank FD Rates) in November. The bank has revised the interest rate on resident term deposits. The new rates have also been implemented for FDs of less than ₹3 crore. Even after the revision, the bank is offering an additional 50 bps interest rate to senior citizens. General citizens receive a minimum interest rate of 3% and a maximum of 6.70%. Interest rates for senior citizens range from 3.50% to 7.20%. Anyone can open an FD account with an investment of just ₹1,000. The bank also offers automatic renewal, allowing for premature withdrawal, and nomination. Furthermore, the bank offers loans for certain tenures. The highest interest rate w...

  IMD Alert: The weather is about to change once again. The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in some states from November 25th to 28th. While the impact of the cold wave will increase in some states. IMD Alert:  Minimum temperatures are steadily dropping across North India, bringing a chilly evening. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued another heavy to very heavy rainfall warning. However, this warning applies only to a few states, while a cold wave has been predicted in other states. Meteorologists say that a well-marked low pressure area currently exists over Malaysia and the adjacent Malacca Strait. It is expected to develop into a depression over the South Andaman Sea within the next 24 hours. This will result in heavy to very heavy rainfall in some states. Heavy to very heavy rainfall warning in these states According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department (IMD), a low pressure area is likely to form o...

  Heavy Rain Alert: Rain continues in many states across the country. Meanwhile, the weather has taken a turn for the worse. Consequently, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain in several states for the next five days. Heavy Rain Alert:  This monsoon season was excellent. The country experienced heavier rainfall than any other year. During the monsoon, heavy rains fell across the country, with many states receiving more rainfall than usual. Even after the monsoon’s departure, rain continues in many states. Meanwhile, the weather has taken a turn for the worse. Consequently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for several states for the next five days. What will the weather be like in Tamil Nadu? Tamil Nadu also had a good monsoon season, with heavy rains during this period, and the rains have continued even after the monsoon’s departure. Now, the weather has taken a turn for the worse in Tamil Nadu. The Meteorologi...

  If you need to get your passport made, now you will not have to stand in long queues at the passport service centre. Now a passport mobile van will reach your home, which will complete the necessary passport related documents process and make the passport. This passport will reach your home in a few days. Passport mobile van:  If you want to get your passport made and you do not want to stand in long lines, then now you will not need it. Like before, you will not have to spend the whole day in the passport service center. Now to get a passport, you have to take an online appointment, after which a mobile passport van will reach your home or your area. In this article we will know how you can take advantage of the service of passport mobile van. What is Passport Van Service First of all, let us know what is passport van service. This service was started by the Government of India last year, although many people are unaware of this service, due to which they are not able to ta...

  Today’s Weather: According to the Meteorological Department, cold waves are expected to continue in eastern Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand until November 16. Furthermore, heavy rain is expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe between November 16-18, coastal Andhra Pradesh during November 17-19, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 18-19. Rainfall Alert:  According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), rain is expected in some states of South India. Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at many places in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe from November 16 to 18. Similar rain is expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on November 17 and 18. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 18 and 19. Showers accompanied by strong winds of 30–50 kmph are likely in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands between November 16 and 19. Cold wave likely in these states Cold wa...

  Government of India has launched Passport Seva Program V2.0. Under this program, the e-passport system has now been implemented across the country. Learn about the changes made to this program. E-Passport India:  A passport serves as a vital document for traveling abroad and proving one’s Indian identity. The Government of India has launched the Passport Seva Program (V2.0), implementing the e-passport system nationwide. From now on, only chip-enabled e-passports will be issued for new passports and renewals at Indian embassies in India and abroad. This will improve passport security and expedite immigration processes. Many people may be wondering if their old passports will no longer be useful. The answer is that they will be able to use their old passports normally. However, upon expiry, they will now be issued a chip-enabled passport. Will old passports be valid? If a person has an old passport, they can continue to use it as before. Passports will remain valid until the ...

  Passport Verification Rules: The police will now have to complete the passport verification process within four weeks. You can complain if there’s a delay. Learn these important rules. Passport Verification Rules:  A passport is a very important document in all countries. Police verification is a crucial step in the passport-issuing process. Delays in this process can sometimes lead to weeks of delays in issuing passports. Now, the Allahabad High Court has taken a firm stance on this issue, clearly directing the police to complete the passport verification process within a stipulated time. The court stated that this is an administrative responsibility, and unnecessary delays will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Citizens’ right to travel abroad should not be affected. Therefore, the police department must now ensure that all investigations related to passport applications are completed on time, avoiding unnecessary inconvenience to the public. If this does not happe...

  Bank SMS charges: Kotak Mahindra Bank will now charge for SMS alerts. The bank stated that this move will cover operational expenses. It remains committed to providing timely account information to customers. Bank SMS charges:  Kotak Mahindra Bank will now charge for SMS alerts. The bank stated that this move will cover operational expenses. It remains committed to providing timely account information to customers. The bank will charge ₹0.15 for each SMS. According to a notification issued by Kotak Mahindra Bank, 30 SMS alerts per month will be free for customers. However, if customers receive more SMS than this, they will be charged a fee of ₹0.15 per SMS. This means that any new SMS received after 30 SMS will be charged ₹0.15. That means, if you are a Kotak Mahindra Bank customer and you make UPI, NEFT, RTGC and IMPS transfers, ATM withdrawals, cash transactions, cheque deposits, use of debit or credit cards, this SMS alert fee will be applicable. These customers will not ...

  WhatsApp ChatGPT stop: OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026. This is due to Meta’s new policy, which prohibits the use of general AI chatbots on WhatsApp. WhatsApp ChatGPT stop:  OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026. This is due to Meta’s new policy, which prohibits the use of general AI chatbots on WhatsApp. Now, under WhatsApp’s Business API rules, AI tools can only be used for specific tasks, such as customer support. This means that users who have been chatting with ChatGPT on WhatsApp will soon no longer be able to use it. OpenAI stated in a blog post that over 50 million people use ChatGPT on WhatsApp. To help users continue their chats, OpenAI has shared a way to link accounts and transfer chat history before the service is discontinued. Why ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026 Meta has introduced a new policy that p...

  It’s worth noting that investing just ₹2 lakh in an Indian Bank FD scheme for 5 years can earn a guaranteed interest of approximately ₹79,500. Government protection, stable returns, and additional interest benefits for senior citizens—this scheme offers a great opportunity for a safe and reliable investment. Bank FD scheme:  Fixed deposits (FDs) have been considered a safe and money-making investment option for years. Therefore, if you want guaranteed returns on your savings without any risk, Indian Bank’s FD scheme could be a great option for you. This government-owned bank offers FDs to its customers for tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years. Yes, the bank offers interest rates ranging from 2.80 percent to 7.35 percent. The most important thing is that with an investment of just ₹2 lakh, you can earn a fixed interest of up to ₹79,500. Indian Bank FD Interest Rates Indian Bank has set different interest rates for different tenures. 7-day FDs offer 2.80% interest. The bank...