Weekend News Wrap: Prime Minister Modi's Brunei, Australia Visit, And More

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Here is the weekend wrap of top stories that made headlines from politics to international relations from September 1 to September 6. Check here:

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils prototype version of Vande Bharat sleeper coach, highlights 'affordable price for middle-class'

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the prototype Vande Bharat sleeper coach at BEML's facility on Sunday.

“The coach will undergo rigorous trials and tests in 10 days before rolling it out on the track for further testing,” Vaishnaw said, as reported by PTI.

Speaking on the safety measures, Vaishnaw noted,“There are a lot of safety features on this train. Also, a lot of innovations have been made in design. A separate cabin has been made for the maintenance staff...This train can be compared with the best trains in the world.”

Firing outside singer AP Dhillon's house in Canada's Vancouver; Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

A shooting incident has been reported outside the home of Punjabi singer and rapper AP Dhillon in Vancouver, Canada, on Monday.

According to reports, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi-Rohit Godara gang has taken responsibility for the shooting.

The gang had reportedly warned AP Dhillon to“stay within his limits, or he will meet a dog's death,” referencing his alleged connections with Bollywood actor Salman Khan, reported India Today.

The shooting incident occurred just weeks after the release of AP Dhillion's music video“Old Money,” which features Salman Khan. Read here.

Bengal's anti-rape bill

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday hailed the West Bengal anti-rape bill. In defending the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal and the Bengal Police, CM Mamata Banerjee flagged that there is an abnormally high rate of crimes against women in 'states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat'.

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