India News Roundup| iPhone 16 series launch, new Vande Bharat Express trains flagged off & more

Apple to unveil new iPhone 16 lineup on September 9, three new Vande Bharat Express trains flagged off, India aims for more medals on day 3 of Paris Paralympics 2024, and more. Stay updated with the latest national news in this India news roundup.

Apple is set to unveil its latest products at a keynote event on Monday, September 9. The new iPhone 16 lineup is expected to include four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, all of which will be revealed during the Apple Event 2024 next month.

India's Prime Minister inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday, August 31, via video conferencing. The trains will enhance connectivity on the Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai-Nagercoil routes, strengthening transportation links in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

These additions bring the total number of operational Vande Bharat Express trains to over 100, connecting more than 280 districts.

Following a successful Day 2 with four medals, the Indian contingent is set to pursue further achievements on Day 3 of the Paris Paralympics 2024. Indian archer Sheetal Devi, who finished second in the women's individual compound open ranking round, will compete in the round of 16 on Thursday.

In para-badminton, Mandeep Kaur secured a quarter-final spot in the women's singles SL3 category, while shooter Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar missed the finals in the men's 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the SHe-Box portal, a centralised platform for registering and monitoring workplace sexual harassment complaints. The portal enables real-time tracking through a designated nodal officer.

For private institutions, an internal committee will be formed, while government institutions will have a local committee chaired by the District Magistrate (DM), Deputy Commissioner (DC), or an appointed officer.

Italian automaker Maserati has introduced its new GranTurismo sports car in India, with prices starting at ₹2.72 crore (ex-showroom). The luxury vehicle is available in two trims—Modena and Trofeo—priced at ₹2.72 crore and ₹2.90 crore, respectively. The GranTurismo will be available at Maserati’s official dealerships in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall will persist across Andhra Pradesh as a low-pressure area over the Westcentral and Northwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression on Saturday.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu convened a review meeting, urging officials to stay vigilant in the rain-affected regions and provide necessary assistance. He directed that all departments remain on high alert, holidays be declared for schools in areas with severe rainfall, warning boards be installed near overflowing water bodies, and alert messages be sent to residents in impacted areas.