India News Roundup| 'Aparajita Bill', 28 festival special trains, Paralympic wins & more

West Bengal Assembly passes landmark 'Aparajita Women and Child Bill', Indian Railways announces 28 festival special trains for Diwali and Chhath, Air India to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi and launches app feature "AEYE Vision," and more. Find out what's happening across the country with this India news roundup.

The West Bengal Assembly has unanimously passed the 'Aparajita Women and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024'. This landmark legislation introduces the death penalty for those convicted of rape and other sexual crimes, making West Bengal the first state to amend central laws to impose such stringent punishments.

To accommodate the surge in passengers during the Diwali and Chhath festivals, the Central Railway has introduced 28 special train services. These Festival Specials are aimed at easing travel to northern India, where demand is particularly high during the festive season.

Sumit Antil has made history by becoming the first Indian man to defend his Paralympic title, winning gold in the F64 javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Games. The 26-year-old from Haryana set a new Paralympic record with a throw of 70.59 meters, surpassing his own previous record from the Tokyo Games.

Air India is set to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi services on its A350 aircraft, beginning with the Delhi-London Heathrow route. Additionally, the airline has launched a new mobile app feature called "AEYE Vision," which provides passengers with real-time trip updates, including flight details, boarding passes, and meal options, simply by scanning their ticket or baggage tag.

Heavy rains have caused flooding in various parts of India, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh with 109 roads, including National Highway 707, closed in Himachal due to landslides.

Gujarat has also been experiencing severe conditions. In Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, unprecedented rainfall has disrupted the lives of over 2.7 lakh residents.

Dairy giant Amul has released another memorable ad, this time celebrating Avani Lekhara’s historic achievement at the Paris Paralympics. The ad features a cartoon version of Avani, who became the first Indian woman shooter to win two gold medals, and her compatriot Mona Agarwal, who won bronze. The ad’s tagline, "A winner, Lekhara! Give it a Shot!" captures the essence of their victory.