India news: CRPF women anniversary, bullet train goals, and Ayodhya theft probe

Several significant developments are reported across India. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is marking 40 years since the induction of women into its ranks, with plans to honor female personnel for their service in countering terrorism and नक्सலிசம் (Naxalism).

In infrastructure news, the Indian government aims to manufacture indigenous bullet trains capable of reaching 350 km/h by 2030. This initiative, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, has seen its budget increase to over Rs 2 lakh crore. The project seeks to develop the ‘B35’ class train to compete with Japan’s upcoming ‘E10’ series.

Legal proceedings regarding donation thefts at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir revealed in the Supreme Court that CCTV cameras captured 105 separate theft incidents. The investigation has led to the removal of key temple trust administrators and the arrest of eight individuals.

Additionally, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has announced scheduled power outages in various parts of Chennai on September 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM due to essential maintenance work.