Subsea Connectivity Risk: India’s internet backbone is highly concentrated: around 13 of 18 intercontinental submarine cables land within a 6-km stretch near Mumbai’s Versova, carrying up to 95% of westward bandwidth—experts warn that multiple cuts could disrupt banks, stock exchanges, cloud services and high-volume AI data flows. Rail & Festival Travel: A new Mumbai–Sawantwadi Express was flagged off from CSMT ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, aiming to boost Konkan tourism and festival travel. Air Travel Updates: Air India expands its hub-and-spoke “Easy Connect” from Ahmedabad via Delhi (two daily flights) to simplify international transfers; SpiceJet plans to lease 20 aircraft for the winter peak to stabilize capacity. City Transport Changes: BEST is asking Switch Mobility to reduce the height of some double-decker e-buses by 17 cm after SCLR flyover clearance issues. Visa Rules for Travellers: Thailand will cut visa-free stays to 30 days from Sept 15 for many countries, including India, citing crime-control concerns. Tourism Demand & Lodging: Branded hotels are still scarce in major pilgrimage towns like Ayodhya, Tirupati, Varanasi and Shirdi—industry voices call it a major opportunity for high-end hospitality. Delhi Commuter Alert: Delhi Traffic Police issued route advisories due to metro, flyover and drainage works, urging commuters to plan ahead. India-Belgium Ties: Belgium’s PM Bart De Wever promised a replacement for a chocolate India Gate gift that melted en route, as leaders also pushed to double bilateral trade in five years.