PM Modi inaugurates 23 tourism and infrastructure projects and lays foundation stones for eight others worth Rs 426.71 crore in Ekta Nagar. New attractions include an IRCTC hotel, Ekta Cruise, Rain Forest and Eco Trail, alongside roads and visitor facilities

Indian Railways will extend its optional travel insurance scheme to reserved tickets booked at PRS counters from October 27. The premium is 45 paise per passenger, and travellers must provide a mobile number and pay digitally to opt for cover