Vande Bharat Sleeper Train From Bengaluru To Mumbai From October

Indian Railways has approved a new overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper service connecting Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) with Bengaluru’s KSR station, offering a faster and more premium travel option between the country’s financial and tech hubs.

The decision, confirmed in an April 5 letter from Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan, paves the way for a journey time of approximately 16-17 hours, with the train expected to pass through major cities in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Here’s a complete breakdown of what this new service means for travellers.

Overview

The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper is expected to be India’s second Vande Bharat sleeper service, designed specifically for long-distance overnight journeys. It aims to significantly cut travel time while offering modern, high-comfort travel.

Mumbai – Bangalore Vande Bharat Train: Travel Time

Currently, Uday Express, the primary rail link between the two cities, takes about 22 hours to complete the journey. Additionally, the bus journey takes about 16 hours. The proposed Vande Bharat is set to cover the distance in about 17 hours.

Some reports even suggest the journey could be completed in as little as 15 hours, depending on final scheduling and stops.

This puts rail travel much closer to bus travel times, while offering far superior comfort.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Features

The Vande Bharat Sleeper is designed for overnight comfort and modern travel:

Fully air-conditioned sleeper coaches
Ergonomic berths for better sleep
Automatic doors and vestibules
Advanced suspension for smoother rides
Modern toilets and onboard amenities

Bengaluru – Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Current Status

Approved by Indian Railways

Likely to operate with dedicated sleeper rakes from both cities

Final timetable, stops, and launch date yet to be officially announced

Operational details:

Unlike the existing Vande Bharat Express trains that operate with chair car seating, the sleeper version will feature dedicated berths designed for overnight journeys, with a strong emphasis on comfort, safety, and modern design.

Passengers can expect upgraded interiors, more ergonomic sleeping arrangements, and enhanced onboard facilities compared to traditional sleeper trains.

The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper is part of Indian Railways’ broader push to modernise long-distance travel. With more sleeper variants planned, travellers across the country are likely to benefit from faster, more comfortable overnight train options in the near future.

600+ Fitness Enthusiasts Complete Kauvery BEATS Circuit As Hospital Takes Heart-Health Campaign Beyond The Marathon Format

* Continuing the support for the Sankalpa 2.0 initiative, the new functional-fitness race, curated for active health seekers, combines performance with cardiovascular-risk awareness

More than 600 gym-goers, runners, cyclists and functional-fitness enthusiasts completed the inaugural Kauvery BEATS Circuit at Sports Garden, Embassy TechVillage, Bellandur, on Friday morning, as Kauvery Hospitals, Bengaluru expanded its annual heart-health campaign beyond the familiar marathon and walkathon format.

Curated specifically for people who already exercise regularly, the Circuit combined six 200-metre runs with six functional-fitness stations: Farmers Carry, Goblet Squats, Walking Lunges, Push Press, Front Carry and Dumbbell Snatch. This format is the first hospital-led functional-fitness event in India designed specifically for active health seekers, creating a new engagement model for preventive heart health beyond conventional mass-participation runs.

Before entering the Circuit, participants underwent a pre-participation physical fitness assessment. Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and medical teams from Kauvery Hospitals supervised the event, with emergency-response preparedness in place throughout. The race design drew from large-format international functional-fitness events, with structured stations, prescribed loads and controlled participation.

The event was attended by Sri Shankar Mahadev Bidari, IPS (Retd.), former Director General and Inspector General of Police, Karnataka. “Fitness is built through discipline and consistency, but responsible fitness also means knowing one’s limits and paying attention to health. It was encouraging to see hundreds of people take on a demanding challenge while also engaging with the larger message of prevention,” said Sri Bidari.

Looking fit does not reveal every heart risk

The Circuit was built around a question increasingly relevant to Bengaluru’s growing fitness community: does being able to train hard necessarily mean the heart is free of risk?

Dr Manjunath Pandit, Consultant - Interventional Cardiology, Kauvery Hospitals, Marathahalli, said regular exercise remains one of the most important contributors to cardiovascular health, but physical performance cannot reveal every underlying risk factor. Dr Pandit’s clinical practice includes complex coronary interventions, structural heart disease and prevention of sudden cardiac death.

“A person may train regularly, look fit and perform well, yet still have hypertension, abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, a strong family history or an underlying cardiac condition. The message is certainly not to exercise less. It is to exercise intelligently, know your numbers and understand your own cardiovascular risk,” said Dr Pandit.

The Circuit formed the second leg of Kauvery BEATS 2026 Edition 6, following the September 27 Run, Walk and Cycle event in Electronic City that brought together more than 6,000 people.

Dr S. Vijayabaskaran, Executive Director, Kauvery Hospitals, Bangalore, said the two formats were intentionally created for different audiences.

“BEATS began six years ago as a community heart-health initiative. The Run, Walk and Cycle format makes movement accessible to everyone. With BEATS Circuit, we wanted to engage people who already consider fitness part of their lifestyle and take the conversation further. For them, the issue is not simply becoming active but understanding that fitness and cardiovascular risk are not always the same thing. We believe this opens a new direction for healthcare-led preventive engagement.”

Fitness with a larger purpose

Kauvery BEATS 2026 also supported Sankalpa 2.0, Kauvery Hospitals’ initiative to enable complex surgical care for eligible children from economically disadvantaged families in Karnataka.

The programme aims to support 25 children requiring surgery for congenital heart conditions and 25 children requiring complex spine surgery. Participants and supporters at the Circuit were invited to make voluntary contributions towards the initiative. The hospital did not disclose the amount raised.

With the completion of the Circuit, Kauvery BEATS 2026 brought together two distinct approaches to one idea: encouraging Bengaluru to stay active, while reinforcing that preventive heart health goes beyond outward fitness alone.

About Kauvery Hospitals

Kauvery Hospitals Bengaluru delivers tertiary care through its hospitals at Electronic City and Marathahalli. Its six Centres of Excellence are supported by critical care, advanced diagnostics, multi-organ transplantation, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and robotic joint replacement. The Bengaluru region is part of the Kauvery Hospitals network, founded in 1999 with a mission to make great healthcare affordable.

Beyond clinical care, Kauvery Hospitals undertakes community-health initiatives focused on prevention, awareness and improving access to specialised treatment. 

East Point College Of Engineering & Technology Celebrates VTU Gold Medal Achievement

East Point College of Engineering & Technology (EPCET) has added another glorious chapter to its legacy of academic distinction as B Likitha Sree secured the prestigious VTU Gold Medal. A student of the Computer Science & Engineering (IoT & CSBT) batch (2022–2026), Likitha achieved top academic honors under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).

East Point College of Engineering & Technology - An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA (CSE, ECE, & ISE), and a NAAC Grade 'A' accreditation continues to foster high standards of technical education and student accomplishment.

Applauding the gold medalist, Sri S.V. Pramod Gowda, CEO & Trustee of East Point Group of Institutions, said "Securing a VTU Gold Medal is a stellar landmark that highlights what can be achieved when talent meets grit and rigorous academic training. Likitha has set a benchmark of excellence for her peers and future generations of East Point students”.

Extending his warm congratulations, Sri S.V. Rajiv Gowda, CEO & Trustee of East Point Group of Institutions (EPGI), said "Likitha’s extraordinary achievement brings tremendous pride to the entire East Point family. Her success is a reflection of hard work, discipline, and an unwavering passion for learning. We wish her immense success as she steps out to make a meaningful mark on the technology landscape."

“Securing the VTU Gold Medal is a dream come true. This achievement is a tribute to my parents and teachers at East Point. The supportive learning environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and practical exposure at EPCET gave me the confidence to aim high and achieve academic excellence,” said B Likitha Sree who secured the prestigious VTU Gold Medal.

Likitha’s specialization in Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber Security including Blockchain Technology (CSBT) highlights the institution's emphasis on emerging, technology-driven sectors. By providing an environment focused on research, innovation, and industry alignment, EPCET continues to empower its graduates to lead and excel in complex, global technological environments.

The entire East Point community wishes B Likitha Sree continued success and outstanding achievements in all her future academic and professional pursuits.

About East Point Group of Institutions

Established in 1997 under the visionary leadership of Dr. S.M. Venkatpathi and under the auspices of the M.G. Charitable Trust, the East Point Group of Institutions (EPGI), Bengaluru, has emerged as a beacon of excellence in higher education. Today, it is one of Karnataka's leading multidisciplinary academic ecosystems comprising 12 premier institutions, with over 10,000 students pursuing programmes in Medicine, Engineering, Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, and other disciplines. Spread across a sprawling 100+ acre lush green campus, EPGI is supported by a state-of-the-art 1,200-bed Multi-Specialty Hospital within the campus, providing an integrated environment for quality education, research, innovation, and healthcare.

As Young Indians Plan For Families, SBI General’s Health Alpha Brings A Holistic Health Cover Under One Plan

* From family planning to preventive care, active lifestyles and critical illness, Health Alpha is designed to support the evolving health needs of young, growing families.

The healthcare needs of Indians are changing, shaped by longer working lives, more active lifestyles, evolving family-planning choices and a growing focus on preventive care. What customers seek from health insurance today can be very different from what they may need as they move through different stages of life. This is driving a shift towards health protection that can adapt to changing priorities and provide comprehensive coverage rather than being limited to hospitalization alone.

As lifestyles and life circumstances change, the nature of health risks and the protection customers seek can change as well. For a younger individual, health protection may need to account for an active lifestyle and fitness-related needs; as customers enter family-building years, maternity and family-planning needs may become more relevant; while with age, the focus may increasingly shift towards preventive healthcare, specialized treatment and protection against critical illnesses. This changing pattern of healthcare needs is creating greater relevance for health insurance solutions that can offer protection across different life stages and adapt to the priorities of customers over time.

Against this backdrop, SBI General Insurance’s Health Alpha brings together comprehensive health protection under one product, reflecting the changing healthcare needs of today’s customers. Designed to adapt to different life stages and priorities, the product combines a range of benefits that go beyond conventional hospitalization-led coverage, offering customers a more holistic approach to health protection.

Key Health Alpha features include:

Assisted Reproduction Treatment & Maternity and New Baby Care: Recognising the evolving healthcare and family-planning needs of customers, Health Alpha includes Assisted Reproduction Treatment, particularly relevant to the 26–30 age group, along with Maternity & New Baby Care expenses, addressing healthcare needs particularly relevant to customers in the 30–45 age group.

Preventive Health Check-up & e-Opinion: As customers become more conscious of managing their health proactively, preventive healthcare is becoming relevant across life stages from younger adults looking to establish healthier habits to older customers seeking to monitor and manage evolving health risks. Health Alpha includes Preventive Health Check-up and e-Opinion benefits, supporting customers in taking a more proactive approach to their health and making informed healthcare decisions.

Adventure Sports, Gym & Sports Injury Cover: Designed to support customers aged 25 years and above with active lifestyles, particularly those in their working years, this benefit extends protection to hobby sports and daily fitness activities. It covers common sports and fitness-related injuries such as fractures, stress fractures, sprained ankles, shin splints, muscle pulls/groin pulls and sprains. The cover also supports associated healthcare expenses, including specialist consultations, diagnostics, medicines and physiotherapy.

Global Cover & Critical Illness: Health Alpha provides broader protection through Global Cover, supporting eligible healthcare requirements beyond India. Particularly relevant for working professionals aged 30–50 who travel internationally for work or other commitments, the benefit extends eligible healthcare protection overseas. The product also includes Critical Illness protection, addressing significant health risks that become increasingly relevant with age, particularly for customers aged 50 and above.

Unlimited Sum Insured Reinstatement & 10X Cumulative Bonus: Designed for long-term protection across life stages, Health Alpha offers unlimited restoration of the base sum insured after the first admissible claim. Customers can also build their health cover over time with a cumulative bonus of up to 10 times the base sum insured for every claim-free year.

Customisable Health Protection & Plan Ahead Benefit: For customers aged 25 years and above, as they begin taking on greater financial and personal responsibilities, the need for health protection can evolve over time. Health Alpha offers flexible coverage aligned to individual needs and life stages. Through the Plan Ahead Benefit, eligible new policyholders can upgrade to a higher sum insured at key milestones without fresh medical underwriting, allowing their coverage to grow with their changing healthcare needs.

The future of health insurance will be shaped by its ability to evolve alongside the people it serves. As India's health priorities shift towards prevention, wellness and personalised care, insurers have an opportunity to redefine their role from being financial risk protectors to long-term health partners. Through Health Alpha, SBI General Insurance continues to advance this vision by developing customer-centric solutions that reflect the changing realities of healthcare and the aspirations of a more health-conscious India.

About SBI General Insurance

SBI General Insurance, one of the fastest-growing private general insurance firms, backed by the robust support of SBI, upholds a legacy of trust and security. We position ourselves as India's most trusted general insurer amidst a dynamic landscape. Since our establishment in 2009, our expansion has been substantial, growing from 17 branches in 2011 to a nationwide presence in 182 branches. In FY 2025-26, SBI General Insurance reported a Gross Direct Premium (GDP) of INR 15,904 crores, recording a YOY growth of 14.5%.

The company received numerous prestigious accolades, showcasing its excellence across various domains. Key honors include winning the Domestic General Insurer of the Year – India and Claims Initiative of the Year – India at the Insurance Asia Awards 2025 in Singapore, Smart Insurer for the year 2025 at the ETNOW Insurance Summit & Awards 2025, India’s Leading General Insurance Company (Mid) for its outstanding performance at the 18th edition of the Dun & Bradstreet BFSI & Fintech Summit 2026 and Best General Insurance Company of the Year at 4th Edition of Future of Insurance Summit 2025.

Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025, the company also excelled at 8th ICC Social Impact Award 2026 for its commitment to CSR Activities in Project Mission for Vision in Meghalaya, and "ET NOW Champions of CSR" at the ET Edge ET NOW Champions of CSR 2025.

With a team of over 9,900+ employees and our multi-distribution model covering Bancassurance, Agency, OEM, Broking, Retail Direct Channels, and Digital collaborations, we are committed to providing both Suraksha and Bharosa to all our consumers. Leveraging a vast network that includes over 23000+ SBI branches, plus agents, financial alliances, OEMs, and digital partners, we extend our services to even the most remote areas of India. Our offerings cater to Retail, Corporate, SME and Rural segments, and our diverse product portfolio ensures accessibility through both digital and physical channels.  

Binance Launches Incentivized Learning Program ‘Academania Skill-Up’ Across South Asia, Rewarding Users For Blockchain Learning

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, announced ‘Academania Skill-Up’, a free, six-month learning campaign for users across South Asia. Each month, participants can complete a selected Binance Academy course, earn a certificate and enter a draw for rewards. The campaign aims to support beginners in building foundational knowledge of blockchain and digital assets through accessible, self-paced courses.

The initiative reflects a broader industry reckoning: crypto adoption is outpacing crypto literacy. India ranks sixth globally for grassroots crypto adoption and second for transaction volume, according to Chainalysis' 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index. Yet as millions of first-time users enter the market—often through social media hype or peer recommendations—many lack basic knowledge of wallet security, scam recognition, or blockchain mechanics. Binance is responding by making education a prerequisite through incentivised learning as crypto adoption continues to grow .

"The gap today isn't access—it's understanding," said SB Seker, Head of APAC at Binance. "For someone starting out, a two-hour course can mean the difference between recognizing a scam and losing savings. Academania Skill-Up is designed to reward that first step—building foundational knowledge so people can approach crypto with confidence, not just curiosity."

How it works

Learn: Complete the month's featured Binance Academy course (free and self-paced) within the submission window.

Share: Post your certificate on X and Binance Square by the deadline.

Win: Ten participants are randomly selected monthly to receive a 10 USDT spot voucher—a stablecoin credit applied directly to their Binance account.

The program runs six monthly editions, each featuring a different course. The first edition (live September 23) covers the Beginner Track: blockchain basics, DeFi, Web3, and trading concepts. Participants must submit certificates by October 5, with winners announced October 15. The second edition will feature 'AI Unlocked: Agents and Skills'. Users can follow @BinanceForIN and @BinanceDesi on X, and Binance South Asia Square channel for monthly course announcements.

Academania Skill-Up extends Binance's education footprint in India, which includes Binance Academy (self-paced courses), Binance Blockchain Yatra (community outreach), and the Binance Case Challenge (university partnerships). Unlike those programs, Academania targets absolute beginners and uses incentives to drive engagement—a model that mirrors "learn-to-earn" trends in Web3 but applies them to foundational literacy.

Terms & Conditions

By entering or participating, each entrant or participant (“Entrant”) agrees to these terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) and the decisions of Binance, which are final and binding in all respects.

Complete all tasks to confirm your participation.

Only Verified Users from South Asia will be eligible to join this challenge

An eligible participant is someone that has completed all of the requirements listed in this announcement.

Winners will be announced within 30 days after the challenge ends.

Rewards will be distributed within 60 working days after the challenge ends.

Binance reserves the right to cancel or modify any activity or activity rule at its sole discretion.

Binance reserves the right to disqualify any participants who, in its reasonable opinion, are acting fraudulently or not in accordance with any applicable terms and conditions.

Binance reserves the right to cancel any reward(s) if it determines in its sole and absolute discretion that such user or winner has breached any applicable terms and conditions.

Binance reserves the right at any time in its sole and absolute discretion to determine and/or amend or vary these terms and conditions without prior notice, including but not limited to canceling, extending, terminating or suspending this Activity, the eligibility terms and criteria, the selection and number of winners, and the timing of any act to be done, and all Participants shall be bound by these amendments.

Binance reserves the right of final interpretation of this Promotion

Disclaimer: Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. There may be no regulatory recourse for any loss from such transactions. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. You should only invest in products that you are familiar with and where you understand the associated risks. You should carefully consider your investment experience, financial situation, investment objectives and risk tolerance, and consult an independent financial adviser prior to making any investment. This material should not be construed as financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning.

About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 300 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com.

Kotak Mahindra Bank's New MD And CEO As Anoop Kumar Also Appointment : RBI Approval

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Thrifting Hits An All-Time High On Google Search In Indian Market

Thrifting is having a moment in India; Google Search data shows that interest in second-hand and vintage finds has reached an all-time high over the past year.

Searches for “how to thrift” have jumped 850%, while people are also exploring everything from Y2K streetwear and vintage sarees to thrifted furniture. Interest is also growing across cities, with Guwahati and Jaipur seeing breakout interest.

Hand-me-downs, repurposed clothes, and giving everyday objects a second life have long been part of the fabric of Indian households. Today, this familiar habit has evolved into a vibrant subculture of its own.

Enter thrifting. From Delhi to Dehradun, Google Trends shows that more people are looking for unique second-hand and vintage pieces, from Y2K streetwear to vintage sarees and even furniture. Here are the latest trends and how Google's AI tools can help with your next find.

Thrifting 101: Searches for "thrifting" hit an all-time high on Google Search in India in the past year, with "how to thrift" and “thrift store near me” rising by 850% and 600%, respectively. Newcomers are curious too: "what is thrift store" jumped 1,000%, alongside rising interest in terms like "thrift meaning in Hindi."

Thrift hotspots: From Delhi and Mumbai to Kochi and Dehradun, people are searching for thrift stores across the country, with Guwahati and Jaipur seeing breakout interest. (Top 10 cities: Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi, Dehradun, Guwahati and Jaipur)

From wardrobes to living rooms: Jackets were the most-searched thrift item in the past year, followed by tops, shoes, jeans and furniture. Thrift tops, jeans and furniture were breakout searches.

Y2K jorts to Vintage sarees: Retro and heritage styles are both trending. "Y2K streetwear" broke out in the past year, along with jorts, track pants and baggy jeans. Vintage clothing is also seeing incredible momentum. In the past month, searches for vintage jerseys, sarees, t-shirts, jackets, and bags have seen surges.

Thrift with a purpose: For many, the appeal extends beyond individuality and value to environmental consciousness. Searches for "circular fashion" rose 2,500% over the past year, while interest in "sustainable fashion" climbed 120%.

How Google’s AI tools can help you thrift

Whether you're scrolling for finds online or digging through racks in store, Google's AI tools can help at every step.

Plan your thrift trip with Ask Maps: For a day out thrifting in person, use Ask Maps to find stores that suit your plans. Try asking: "Suggest good thrift stores near me with a café close by for a day out with a friend."

Learn more about a find with Google Lens: When something catches your eye in store, like a vintage clutch, snap a photo with Lens and ask about it. Try asking: "I want to gift this vintage bag. Suggest what to pair it with for a party look."

Find the look with Circle to Search: When a retro outfit pops up on your feed, long-press the home button or navigation bar and circle it to find similar vintage and second-hand pieces online.

Preview the fit with Virtual Try-On: Before you buy a jacket or top online, upload a full-length photo to see how it could look on you.

Style your finds with Gemini Live: When you're not sure how to wear a piece, share your camera with Gemini Live, show it the piece and talk it through. Gemini can suggest styling tips and what to pair it with.