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Bihar government announces firecracker and private boat restrictions near Chhath Puja ghats in 2026.

Bihar Bans Firecrackers, Private Boats Near Chhath Ghats Ahead of Puja 2026

The Bihar Disaster Management Department has issued nine-point safety guidelines to district administrations, directing them to identify dangerous ghats, deploy rescue teams and strengthen medical and crowd-control arrangements for the four-day festival.

Delhi Metro announces revised train timings for Diwali 2026.

Delhi Metro Diwali 2026 Timings: Last Train at 10 PM, Pink Magenta and Grey Lines to Start at 6 AM

DMRC has revised Metro timings for November 8, 2026. The last train will depart from terminal stations at 10 PM across all lines, while three corridors will begin services an hour earlier.

New Delhi Railway Station introduces separate entry and exit gates for Diwali and Chhath 2026.

New Delhi Railway Station Introduces Separate Entry and Exit Gates for Diwali, Chhath Rush; Check Gate Numbers

Northern Railway has designated color-coded entry gates for reserved and general ticket holders and introduced one-way passenger movement to control overcrowding during the festive season.

India relaxes passport and visa rules for refugees and foreign nationals in 2026.

India Relaxes Passport and Visa Rules for Refugees, Pakistani Nationals and Foreigners: Check Eligibility

The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced new immigration exemptions for six religious minority communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, certain Pakistani nationals, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees and Tibetans. The changes also revise travel-document requirements for India, Nepal and Bhutan.

Supreme Court raises concerns over Delhi pollution as AQI approaches 400.

Supreme Court Flags Delhi Pollution as AQI Nears 400, Questions Vehicular Emissions

With Delhi's average AQI reaching 391, the Supreme Court has questioned the effectiveness of pollution-control measures and highlighted vehicle emissions, stubble burning and Diwali firecrackers.

Indian Railways door-to-door parcel delivery service through Rail Parcel App

Indian Railways Plans Door-to-Door Parcel Service in 8 Cities: Check Booking, Charges and Refund Rules

The upcoming ‘Rail Parcel App – Ghar Se Ghar Tak’ will allow customers to book parcel pickup and delivery from their homes. The service will initially cover Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Pune.

Government approves ₹4,371 crore VISTAR scheme to modernize India's statistical system

Cabinet Approves ₹4,371 Crore VISTAR Scheme to Modernize India's Statistical System

The five-year VISTAR initiative will expand national surveys from 43 to 59, introduce AI-powered data analysis, conduct the Eighth Economic Census and strengthen state-level statistical systems.

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