New Delhi: A video showing a religious ceremony inside an Indian train has gone viral on social media. The clip sparked debate about whether such rituals are allowed inside train coaches.

The video was shared on X. It showed a priest sitting on the floor of a train coach and performing a puja. Several devotees, most of them dressed in white, were also seen taking part in the ceremony.

The video surfaced soon after the viral “Honeymoon coach” video. Many social media users questioned whether religious ceremonies could be conducted inside trains.

After the video gained attention, Northern Railway issued a clarification through its official X account.

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The railway zone said the ceremony did not take place inside a regular passenger coach. It clarified that the puja was held inside a privately booked saloon car.

According to Northern Railway, the saloon car was booked through IRCTC by a private party. It said the booking was made on July 8 after an advance payment of ₹3,08,580.

Northern Railway also said the saloon car was scheduled to be attached to Train No. 12926 Paschim Express. The one-way journey was planned from New Delhi (NDLS) to Mumbai (BDTS) on July 10.

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A saloon car is a private luxury railway coach. It is mainly meant for senior officials and VIPs. It has air-conditioned bedrooms, a kitchenette, a living and dining area, attached washrooms, and other facilities.

Northern Railway’s clarification ended speculation that the ceremony had taken place inside a regular passenger coach.

Viral video: A video of a Vande Bharat Express travelling through waterlogged railway tracks in Mumbai has gone viral on social media. The clip was reportedly recorded near Kanjurmarg during heavy rainfall in the city.

The video shows the train moving smoothly even though rainwater had collected over the tracks. As the train continued its journey, water splashed high on both sides, creating a dramatic scene.

Many social media users praised the train’s performance and described the visuals as impressive.

Some users said the video looked like a scene from a movie. Others called it an example of Mumbai’s ability to continue functioning during the monsoon season.

At the same time, several people raised concerns about poor infrastructure. They said better drainage and railway improvements are needed before every monsoon.

However, the clip quickly gained attention and attracted thousands of reactions online.

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The video comes as Mumbai is facing heavy rainfall and widespread waterlogging. Many low-lying areas have been flooded, causing traffic congestion and travel delays.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for parts of the Mumbai region due to extremely heavy rain. Authorities have advised people to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel.

Railway officials said train services have mostly continued despite the flooding. Some trains are running at reduced speed while track conditions are being closely monitored to ensure passenger safety.

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Heavy rain also affected flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Runway operations were suspended for about one hour because of bad weather and strong winds.

According to PTI, four IndiGo flights were cancelled due to the weather. Thirteen incoming flights from different airlines were diverted to nearby airports.

Airport sources later confirmed that all 13 diverted flights landed safely in Mumbai after weather conditions improved. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as heavy rain is expected to continue.

Viral Video: An elderly cyclist was knocked down after a man hanging out of a speeding auto-rickshaw crashed into him while reportedly filming a social media reel.

The shocking incident was captured on a biker’s dashcam and has sparked outrage online. The exact location of the incident is yet to be confirmed.

After the collision, the auto-rickshaw did not stop and sped away, leaving the cyclist injured on the road.

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The biker who recorded the incident stopped immediately and helped the elderly man. Passersby also came forward to assist him.

The viral video has triggered calls for strict action against the stuntman and the auto-rickshaw driver for risking public safety.