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Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express approved: The Ministry of Railways is set to introduce a new Amrit Bharat Express between Gorakhpur and Delhi. This new train is expected to offer affordable service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category. It will improve the connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and the national capital. This new service will be operated and maintained by the North Eastern Railway. In a letter dated August 10, 2026, the Railway Board approved the regularisation of train 05057/05058 Gorakhpur-Delhi Special as the 15095/15096 Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express.Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express: Distance, Travel time The Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will cover a distance of about 780 km in around 14 hours. It will run at a maximum speed of 130 kmph. Presently, the Chhapra-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express, which also passes through Gorakhpur, covers a similar distance in around 18 hours 45 minutes. Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express: Route, Frequency The Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will run via Gonda and operate once a week. The train will have one rake, with its primary maintenance facility at Gorakhpur. It will depart from Gorakhpur every Thursday and return from Delhi every Friday. Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, Stoppages The Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express will operate as train number 15095, while the Delhi-Gorakhpur service will run as 15096. The train will make eight stops during its journey between Gorakhpur and Delhi. These stations are: Khalilabad, Basti, Gonda, Burhwal, Sitapur, Bareilly, Moradabad and Ghaziabad. Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express: Timings Train 15095 will depart from Gorakhpur every Thursday at 10:45 pm and reach Delhi at 12:50 pm the next day. In the return direction, train 15096 will leave Delhi every Friday at 2:00 pm and reach Gorakhpur at 6:25 am on Saturday. The Railway Board said the regular service can begin from an early convenient date. It also stated that the inaugural run may be operated as a special service, after which it will be linked to the regular train service. Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More Tags: Indian Railways Indian Railways news Ministry of Railways Railway Board Uttar Pradesh

Updated: Aug 13, 2026 06:31 AM IST Five Greek myths retold. (Generated using AI) (Written by Shreyoshee Palit)Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has brought Homer’s ancient world back into the cultural spotlight. These five modern retellings reveal how Greek mythology continues to illuminate the questions, conflicts and anxieties of our own time. Few stories have travelled as far across time as the myths of ancient Greece. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, released in July, has returned Homer’s epic to popular consciousness — but its most interesting afterlife may be found in books that reimagine who gets to tell these stories. Modern retellings do more than just translate old legends into contemporary prose: they shift the lens, question inherited ideas of heroism, examine the mythic texture to find contemporary parallels, and bring figures once pushed to the margins into the foreground. In doing that, it makes them resonant now– when issues surrounding war, migration, gender, power, faith and belonging remain stubbornly persistent. From Trojan women left to bear the cost of a war fought by men, to a Muslim British family caught in the politics of citizenship and extremism, these novels use myth as a language for the present. If Nolan has sent readers back towards Homer, these books offer a more unruly route: through Penelope, Circe, Antigone, Psyche and the women whose stories are often left unfinished in epic tradition. Home Fire — Kamila Shamsie Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie. (Image generated using AI)Sophocles’ Antigone gets a sharply critical retelling in Kamila Shamsie’s Home Fire. The novel follows Isma, Aneeka and Parvaiz, three British Muslim siblings whose lives are transformed when Parvaiz, haunted by his father’s legacy, leaves London to join an extremist group. When he dies abroad, Aneeka turns to Eamonn, the son of Britain’s powerful home secretary, in an attempt to bring her brother’s body home. What follows is a collision between family loyalty, state power and citizenship. Shamsie makes Antigone’s ancient question — whose law deserves obedience? — feel immediate in a world shaped by Islamophobia, counterterrorism and contested belonging. It is a retelling about borders, both national and intimate. The Penelopiad — Margaret Atwood The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. (Generated using AI)What if Penelope could finally tell her own story? In The Penelopiad, Margaret Atwood gives Odysseus’ wife the microphone from the afterlife, revisiting the twenty years she spent waiting for her husband to return from Troy. But Penelope is not alone: the twelve maids hanged by Telemachus after Odysseus’ homecoming form a classical Greek chorus– interrupting, contradicting and complicating her account. Their presence turns a familiar tale of faithful waiting into a darker meditation on class, gender and who is to be believed. Atwood’s Penelope is witty, self-aware and hardly interested in the saintly image posterity has made of her. The novel asks a question contemporary literature keeps returning to: what happens when women reclaim narratives built around men? A Thousand Ships — Natalie Haynes A Thousand Ships — Natalie Haynes. (Generated using AI)The Trojan War looks different when the men are no longer the only protagonists. Natalie Haynes’ A Thousand Ships gathers the stories of women and goddesses caught in the war and its aftermath: Andromache, Cassandra, Penelope, Helen, Clytemnestra, Briseis and many others, with the Muse Calliope providing a framing voice. The novel moves across perspectives, revealing what epic warfare looks like from the homes and ruins it leaves behind. Haynes, a classicist, turns the peripheral into the central: women become witnesses, survivors, and narrators rather than prizes or footnotes. In an age of wars still narrated through commanders and battle maps, its focus on civilian cost feels less like revision than correction.Story continues below this ad Till We Have Faces — C S Lewis Til

Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians reacts during the Match 41 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2026 between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India, on April 29, 2026. (CREIMAS) Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya held talks with Gujarat Titans over a possible return to the franchise but was rejected after he made it conditional on being reinstated as captain, The Indian Express has learnt. According to sources, Gujarat Titans, where Pandya won the Indian Premier League (IPL) as captain in their inaugural campaign in 2022 before moving back to Mumbai Indians in 2024, had been open to bringing him back. They had already discussed the prospect with current captain Shubman Gill, but Pandya’s captaincy condition was a deal-breaker.“The franchise was fine with him making a return. They had even discussed the same with its captain Shubman Gill, and he, too, had agreed that the franchise could trade him back. But when his condition of captaincy was put up, everyone said no to it,” said a source. Gill is the India captain for both Tests and One-Day Internationals. Hardik Pandya had a rather below par campaign individually as well in the 2026 IPL. (BCCI/Creimas Photo)When contacted, a Gujarat Titans representative refused to comment on the matter. “Hardik Pandya had no direct conversation with any franchise whatsoever regarding transfer trade, or otherwise. If any approach has been made to him, that has been directed to the MI franchise,” Pandya’s spokesperson said. The development follows weeks of uncertainty over Pandya’s position at Mumbai Indians. The Indian Express had reported earlier that MI’s team management was not keen to retain him as captain and was even evaluating his role in the squad, after a season in which the team lost 10 of their 14 games, finished ninth, and extended the franchise’s title drought to six years.Story continues below this ad The unravelling was laid bare in a team talk by the coaching staff after MI’s final game of the season, against Rajasthan Royals. “The coaching staff was very clear in their message to the senior players that wherever they play, they need to be coachable. There were many instances where the coaching staff recommended something which was backed by data but players didn’t follow it,” a source had told The Indian Express. Mumbai Indians, with among the biggest names in the IPL, have looked out of step with the T20 format of late. None of their players featured in the race for the Orange (most runs) or Purple (most wickets) Caps; their best batsman, Ryan Rickelton, finished 17th among the season’s run-getters, while leg-spinner Allah Ghazanfar was 14th among wicket-takers. Pandya’s relationship with the MI fanbase has also been complicated since he was released by the franchise in 2022, joined Gujarat Titans and won the title as their captain, then returned to MI in 2024 to replace Rohit Sharma, days after the latter had led India to the 2023 50-over World Cup final. Fans booed Pandya through his first season back, when MI finished bottom of the table. A partial recovery in 2025 had raised hopes of a reconciliation, but the 2026 season undid them. © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd

The IMD added that Pune district has received 635.4 mm of rain since June 1, which is 246.3 mm above normal. The South-West Monsoon, which is active over Uttarakhand and east and west Madhya Pradesh at present, is subdued over Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada, among others, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. There is, however, a likelihood of heavy rainfall at isolated places in the Ghats of Pune till Wednesday, for which a yellow alert has been announced. A similar alert is in place in the Ghats of Satara till August 11.The rainfall in the Ghats of Pune has been reducing over the past few days. Tamhini received 50 mm of 24-hour rainfall between August 9 and 10, as compared to 102 mm on the morning of August 6; Lonavala recorded a mild 9-18 mm of rain on August 10 morning, as opposed to 24-47 mm four days ago. On Monday, Bhira was among the wettest, receiving 46 mm, followed by Davdi at 43 mm. Barely any of the stations crossed the 50 mm mark on Monday. The IMD has advised people to take precautions while travelling to the Ghats of Pune and Satara, as heavy rains might cause flash floods, uprooting of weak trees, collapse of old and unmaintained structures, and the flow of water over low-lying roads and bridges. A number of other popular destinations are safe to visit. In Mumbai, Thane, Kolhapur, the Ghats of Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli, the forecast is for normal weather with light to normal rainfall. In Pune district, the IMD has forecast light rain within the usual parameters for this time of the year. Light showers are falling over Pune city as well, but not uniformly. On Monday, Lohegaon received 6.6 mm of rainfall in nine hours till 5.30 pm. During this period, Shivajinagar, the primary observatory of the city, recorded only 1.8 mm of rainfall, and Pashan 2.4 mm. Chinchwad received slightly more, 3 mm of rain, and NDA 4 mm. In Koregaon Park, there was a blink-and-miss rainfall of 0.5 mm, while Magarpatta and Lavale received no measurable rain on Monday. The IMD added that Pune district has received 635.4 mm of rain since June 1, which is 246.3 mm above normal. The country as a whole is running at an 11.8 per cent rainfall deficit. The IMD said Maharashtra has no rain deficit at present.Story continues below this ad Even as the rain eases in Pune, temperatures are rising. On Monday, the maximum temperature in Shivajinagar was 28.9 °C, which is 1.5°C above normal. The minimum temperature of 22.4°C is normal, only 0.5°C above normal. Lohegaon, too, was 1.2 °C warmer than normal at 28.6 °C during the day, while the minimum temperature was a regular 21.8 °C. While the mornings are cool enough, places like Lohegaon and NDA were warm at 29 °C on Monday. The IMD has forecast that morning and daytime temperatures are likely to rise across the city in the next few days by small degrees. By Thursday, the maximum temperature in Lohegaon, Magarpatta and Koregaon Park could be 30 °C. The other areas of the city would be marginally lower, even as the sky remains cloudy. © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd Dipanita Nath is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, based in Pune. She is a versatile journalist with a deep interest in the intersection of culture, sustainability, and urban life. Professional Background Experience: Before joining The Indian Express, she worked with other major news organizations including Hindustan Times, The Times of India, and Mint. Core Specializations: She is widely recognized for her coverage of the climate crisis, theatre and performing arts, heritage conservation, and the startup ecosystem (often through her "Pune Inc" series). Storytelling Focus: Her work often unearths "hidden stories" of Pune—focusing on historical institutes, local traditions, and the personal journeys of social innovators. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) Her recent reporting highlights Pune’s cultural pulse and the environmental challenges facing th

New DelhiAug 10, 2026 04:25 AM IST Spanish Ambassador to India Juan Antonio March Pujol. (File Photo)FACING ALLEGATIONS of financial irregularities, Spanish Ambassador to India Juan Antonio March Pujol on Sunday told The Indian Express that there was no expenditure by the Spanish embassy and it was a kind of “misunderstanding”. Speaking from Europe where he is on a holiday, March said he will leave his posting due to “personal health issues”, and “not because of any allegations”.On Saturday, sources in the Indian government said that March is being recalled by the Spanish government over alleged financial irregularities, and a new envoy is expected to replace him in the next few weeks. Spanish media outlet, The Objective, reported that the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office received a report in late May from a Foreign Ministry official regarding “financial misconduct”. That prompted the process to replace March, who had presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu in July 2024. Speaking to The Indian Express, March said, “There was no expenditure, there was no event, and this was already answered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament…so all this is a kind of misunderstanding.” He said since 2026 is being celebrated as Spain-India Dual Year, “at a certain point, we thought that maybe something additional could be made with the support also of the enterprises, like it happens in many many countries…and then, when we were preparing something, it was decided not to go ahead, so we didn’t make anything, and there was no expenditure. So, …nobody received any funding from any private company for doing any kind of cultural event.” According to The Objective report, in February this year, events involving an Indian dance company and Spanish and Chinese singers were organised in Rajasthan reportedly at March’s initiative to mark 70th anniversary of India-Spain diplomatic relations. The event did not have Madrid’s approval. The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) vetoed them after a report from the cultural attaché of the Spanish embassy.Story continues below this ad According to the Spanish media outlet, the Chinese singer received Euro 18,000 from the Spanish embassy in 2025 for concerts organised by the Ambassador. For 2026, March planned more performances for Euro 14,000, with costs to be covered by companies and the Rajasthan government, without informing the Spanish ministry. It is alleged that the proposed sponsorships were to be paid directly to the organising group, rather than through embassy accounts. Asked about the reports of him being recalled and replaced by another diplomat, the Spanish envoy told IE: “Well, that is correct, but because of health issues, not because of any allegation. I have to follow a treatment, and it’s not good for me to follow in India. I prefer to be with the family and to be with doctors that have always been with me. So it’s only a personal thing. It’s not anything connected with this kind of thing that was discussed in the month of February or March.” He said he went on a holiday on July 30, and will return by August-end. And, he will leave his post in Delhi after that. Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor at The Indian Express, has been a journalist for more than 27 years now. Roy joined The Indian Express in October 2003 and has been reporting and writing explainers and analysis on foreign affairs for about 19 years now. Based in Delhi, he has also led the National government and political bureau at The Indian Express in Delhi — a team of reporters who cover the national government and politics for the newspaper. He has got the Ramnath Goenka Journalism award for Excellence in Journalism ‘2016. He got this award for his coverage of the Holey Bakery attack in Dhaka and its aftermath. He won the Ramnath Goenka Journalism award, 2023, for the second time for his reporting of the Oct 7 attacks on Israel and the war in Gaza. He also got the

Take a deep breath, dive in, and let’s see where your knowledge carries you this week! Welcome to The Indian Express’ weekly news quiz. Your pit stop for fun, curiosity, and a dash of healthy challenge. Think of it as a treasure hunt through the week’s biggest headlines, where 10 carefully crafted questions await you. All you need is a sharp mind, a quick eye on the timer, and perhaps a little bit of luck on your side. Crack the answers, chase the score, and remember anything above 80 is truly brag-worthy. Ready? Take a deep breath, dive in, and let’s see where your knowledge carries you this week! Before you try our other games, a look at the rich stories that couldn’t make it into the quiz this week: Switzerland’s invisible empire in India: The story behind Voltas | More people are now surrendering life insurance before maturity. What’s driving this? | Djokovic finally has love; the wins are what’s slipping away nowThese stories offer diverse perspectives on language, politics, identity, and leadership that continue to shape conversations across generations. They remind us how culture, history, and ideas remain intertwined with today’s current affairs, even when they do not directly appear in the quiz. Take a pause, explore them, and return sharper for the challenge ahead. Every read adds fresh context, deepens understanding, and helps sharpen your instincts—not just for quizzing, but for staying informed in everyday discussions. More from Express Puzzles & Games BEGINNERS | The IE Mini Crossword, made with Indian English MEDIUM | Digital Sudoku with pen, pencil and checking tools EXPERT | Chess strategy puzzle: find best moves, solve trivia © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Aishwarya Khosla spearheads the digital strategy and execution for the Books & Literature and Puzzles & Games sections of The Indian Express. With over eight years of experience in journalism, Aishwarya specialises in literary criticism, cultural commentary, and long-form features, which explore the intersection of identity, politics, and social change. She was the recipient of the Nehru Fellowship in Politics and Elections, an intensive research fellowship in policy analysis and political communications, which informs her nuanced approach to cultural journalism, allowing her to provide readers with unique insights into how literature and media reflect broader political shifts. As a trusted voice for The Indian Express audience, she authors the popular newsletters, Meanwhile, Back Home and Books 'n' Bits, and hosts the podcast series, Casually Obsessed. Before her current role, Aishwarya spent several years at Hindustan Times, where she provided dedicated coverage of the Punjabi diaspora, theater, and national politics. Her career is defined by a commitment to intellectual rigor, making her a definitive authority on modern Indian culture and letters. Areas of Expertise Literary Criticism, Cultural Politics, Political Strategy, Long-form Investigative Features, and Newsletter Curation. Write to her You can reach her at aishwaryakhosla.ak@gmail.com or aishwarya.khosla@indianexpress.com. You can follow her on Instagram: @aishwarya.khosla, and X: @KhoslaAishwarya. Her stories can be read here. ... Read More Tags: Express Quiz quiz