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The new Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express begins regular service on November 15, featuring 16 air-conditioned coaches, operating six days a week, and connecting urban hubs with coastal destinations.

Paytm's subsidiary PPSL received RBI's in-principle approval to operate prepaid wallets. Final authorization is still pending, separate from the regulatory actions on Paytm Payments Bank.

El Niño conditions and high cooling demand are projected to create an 18 TWh electricity gap in India through June 2027, increasing pressure on coal-fired power plants amid falling renewable generation.

India's auto PLI scheme exceeded its five-year investment target at ₹44,326 crore, but employment reached only 46% and sales 23% of projections, highlighting a gap in broad-based industrial gains.

India's retail inflation hit 6.09% in October, exceeding the RBI's upper tolerance limit as food inflation surged to 8.94%, increasing financial pressure on rural and urban household budgets.

A global Microsoft outage spanning 74 countries disrupted Outlook, Teams, and airline operations, causing flight cancellations and highlighting urban vulnerability to centralized cloud platform dependencies and configuration failures.

India's shift to E20 petrol, containing 20 percent ethanol, raises concerns among older vehicle owners regarding compatibility, mileage, and engine damage, though insurers clarify claims won't be rejected solely for using the fuel.

India approved a ₹68,816-crore transmission project featuring 1,150 kV lines to transport renewable energy from western states to eastern industrial and green-hydrogen hubs, boosting the clean-energy transition.

Indian Ambassador reviewed the smooth progress of the 600 MW Khorlochhu hydropower plant in Bhutan, highlighting strengthening energy ties and expanding bilateral cooperation in clean energy infrastructure.

Karnataka CM Shivakumar urged PM Modi for equal Metro financial sharing, speedy project approvals, and Rs 22,000 crore in drought relief, emphasizing cooperative federalism for national progress.