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Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

A railway official said the Talgo run was only a trial and, in case of launch of commercial services, clearance from CRS would be taken

Sena MP threatens legal action against AI, seeks probe

Sena MP threatens legal action against AI, seeks probe

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

"I am not hiding and will speak to all after Wednesday," he said.

Bomb-bay: A brief history of Mumbai blasts

Bomb-bay: A brief history of Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

A brief history of Mumbai's tryst with bomb blasts

Dey's killing: Maha CM promises in-depth probe

Dey's killing: Maha CM promises in-depth probe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

Condemning the killing of a senior journalist in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday said that police will conduct an in-depth inquiry into the incident to nab the culprits and ensure that they get stringent punishment. "Media plays an important role in democracy and efforts to terrorise the media will be foiled," Chavan said after senior investigative journalist Jyoti Dey was shot dead by motorcycle-borne killers in broad daylight in Mumbai.

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A first person account of the train-walk-bike-taxi journey on Wednesday to the office, which is usually covered in an hour, took five-long but enlightening hours, as the city observed a bandh called against violence on the anniversary of a battle fought 200 years ago.

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible

Fugitive on India's 'most wanted' list in Thane

Fugitive on India's 'most wanted' list in Thane

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Wazhul Kamar Khan, whose name figures in the '50 most wanted' fugitives list, has been staying in Thane district near Mumbai, police sources said on Tuesday. Khan, who was arrested last year for his alleged role in the 2003 Mulund train blasts in Mumbai, has been living in Thane's Waghle Estate with his mother, wife and children after he was let out on bail.Khan was also involved in the 2003 Vile Parle and Ghatkopar blasts besides the 2002 Mumbai Central blasts.

AI staffer assault: Sena calls for bandh in slap-happy MP's constituency

AI staffer assault: Sena calls for bandh in slap-happy MP's constituency

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Sena has not supported Gaikwad's act but senior party leaders have expressed reservations over the airlines' action against him

Summer jobs at MTV India, in accounting & more

Summer jobs at MTV India, in accounting & more

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Always wanted to make money during your vacations and didn't know how? Here are some openings...

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The focus is now on having premium service to give passenger comfort and increasing train speeds.

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Aimed at attracting nearly Rs 1 lakh crore private investment, the station redevelopment project envisages infrastructure revamp at platforms and circulating areas.

Mumbai's local trains now have CCTV cameras for women's safety

Mumbai's local trains now have CCTV cameras for women's safety

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The cameras are connected via wi-fi to monitoring stations and will have a resolution of three megapixels.

'I take COVID-19 patients to hospitals'

'I take COVID-19 patients to hospitals'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'My biggest fear is if I get infected will I get admission in a good hospital and how much money will the hospital charge for my treatment.'

Where is Mamata Banerjee?

Where is Mamata Banerjee?

Rediff.com4 May 2010

She was conspicuous by her absence. Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee was not present in the Lok Sabha when the opposition members forced an adjournment on Tuesday, raising several issues, including the ongoing Mumbai motormen strike.

Motormen on strike, Mumbai local trains stop

Motormen on strike, Mumbai local trains stop

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Train services on Central and Western lines were badly affected on Monday as motormen went on an indefinite hunger strike, causing lot of inconvenience to commuters in the evening rush hour.

'My daughter died as I watched helplessly'

'My daughter died as I watched helplessly'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com meets the families of the victims of the stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station.

Barrack 12. All you want to know of the jail which may house Mallya

Barrack 12. All you want to know of the jail which may house Mallya

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Here's everything you need to know about Barrack 12 at Arthur Road jail, where Mallya may be lodged As we await the next move, here's everything you want and need to know about Barrack 12 at Arthur Road Jail.

Railways to change catering recipe

Railways to change catering recipe

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Food to be cooked in base kitchens instead of trains; private players to be involved

How Railways plans to supply quality food to passengers

How Railways plans to supply quality food to passengers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The government had also appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers as consultant to come up with a road map to upgrade base kitchens and service on trains.

Unsung Heroes: The men and women we don't notice

Unsung Heroes: The men and women we don't notice

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Ace photographer Pravin Talan has come out with the first-ever Mumbai Railway Police Calendar 2017 that explores this lesser-known police force.

Mumbai's CR local train services affected

Mumbai's CR local train services affected

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Mumbai's Central Railway motormen go on strike

Why dance bar judgment is absolutely right

Why dance bar judgment is absolutely right

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The same instinct that thinks that women should remain at home and not be at the workplace, objects to the dance bar.'

Lunch with R Balakrishnan

Lunch with R Balakrishnan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Paa director R Balki recalls the era when writers like Salim-Javed controlled the film.

Mallya extradition: UK court asks India to submit Mumbai jail video

Mallya extradition: UK court asks India to submit Mumbai jail video

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Mallya said the allegations of money laundering and stealing money against him are 'completely false'.

Your small donation can buy them dignity

Your small donation can buy them dignity

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

If time is what you have to offer, Dignity offers several options.

Gujarat cops look for Mumbai blasts accused

Gujarat cops look for Mumbai blasts accused

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

One of the prime accused of the Mumbai serial train blasts in 2006 may have been involved in the Ahmedabad blasts. The intelligence agencies are trying to track Zulfikar Kagzi, a native of Rajasthan, and Sayyad Sheikh in connection with the Ahmedabad blasts.Kagzi is considered to be an expert in manufacturing bombs by using ammonium nitrate. Both accused were members of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India.

2002-03 Mumbai blasts: Lifer for 3, 10-yr jail for others

2002-03 Mumbai blasts: Lifer for 3, 10-yr jail for others

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Accused Wahid Ansari and Farhan Khot were also awarded life imprisonment in the 2002-2003 bomb blasts case.

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The Pune-bound train derailed at 3:10 am, injuring three passengers.

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

It is the highest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours.

Railways makes windfall gains with airline-type dynamic fares

Railways makes windfall gains with airline-type dynamic fares

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Railways has made windfall gains with the introduction of dynamic fares in the special Rajdhani type trains in the Delhi-Mumbai sector, which saw up to a 30 per cent jump in fares in AC-2 and 35 per cent in AC-3.

Google's Pichai announces new initiatives to support Modi's digital India

Google's Pichai announces new initiatives to support Modi's digital India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Pichai is in India along with eight Google vice-presidents, including those for Search, YouTube, Maps, and Android among others.

Google's free Wi-Fi service arrives at Bhubaneswar railway station

Google's free Wi-Fi service arrives at Bhubaneswar railway station

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

The project will eventually be rolled out to cover 400 railway stations across India

PIX: SRK travels by train to promote Raees

PIX: SRK travels by train to promote Raees

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Shah Rukh Khan will take the August Kranti Express to Delhi.

Chhota Rajan likely to be lodged in same cell as Kasab in Mumbai

Chhota Rajan likely to be lodged in same cell as Kasab in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The state police has also requested the government to deploy paramilitary forces around the jail premises for the underworld don's security.

You can book meals of your choice in 1,516 trains

You can book meals of your choice in 1,516 trains

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Passengers can now book a meal from the different menu options available as per the choice, for delivery at the opted station or train.

American woman attacked, robbed inside Mumbai local train

American woman attacked, robbed inside Mumbai local train

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

An American national was attacked and robbed of her mobile phone in the ladies' compartment of a local train in Mumbai on Sunday.

'They were ruthless and killed everyone in sight'

'They were ruthless and killed everyone in sight'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

In a sprawling slum in Tulsiwadi near Mumbai Central station lived a family of six has been decimated by the Mumbai terror attacks.

Catering becomes optional in one Rajdhani, Shatabdi Express

Catering becomes optional in one Rajdhani, Shatabdi Express

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Passengers have to specifically opt out from the mandatory food option and catering charges will be excluded from the ticket fare

No parking space: Mumbai goes underground

No parking space: Mumbai goes underground

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai plans to develop 21 underground parking lots in the business area of South Mumbai, central and western suburbs of the city, and tenders for the first two are to be issued by this month end.

Hrithik, Amitabh, Salman: Modi's filmi crusaders

Hrithik, Amitabh, Salman: Modi's filmi crusaders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Bollywood has found its new mission...