India

Railway Board tightens overnight charging restrictions after power bank explosion on train, orders surprise inspections

28 Oct 2026 | 9:35 AM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The Railway Board has directed all zonal railways to strictly enforce the mandatory shutdown of mobile charging points in passenger coaches between 11 pm and 5 am following an incident in which a passenger's power bank exploded while being charged on a train.

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Centre extends mandatory jute packaging norms for foodgrains, sugar till January 31, 2027

28 Oct 2026 | 9:24 AM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The central government has extended the mandatory use of jute packaging materials for foodgrains and sugar until January 31, 2027, providing a further three-month extension to the existing arrangement aimed at supporting the country's jute industry.

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