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8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The children, who survived the mishap, also said that they tried to draw the driver's attention but he was in a hurry to clear the crossing, police said.

There's something common between Akshay Kumar and the Indian Railways

There's something common between Akshay Kumar and the Indian Railways

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The upcoming Akshay Kumar starrer Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is set to use toilets of the Indian Railways

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train ticket to cost less than airfare!

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train ticket to cost less than airfare!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The high speed bullet train is expected to cover 508 km between in about two hours.

Where are 'acche din' if commuters face problems, asks Sena

Where are 'acche din' if commuters face problems, asks Sena

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Criticising authorities over handling of commuter rage and breakdown of suburban train services last week, the Shiv Sena on Monday mocked the Centre's promise of 'acche din' and asked where are the good days assured to the people.

Markets end in red as Rail Budget failed to boost investors

Markets end in red as Rail Budget failed to boost investors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 261 points at 28,747 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 83 points at 8,684.

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The WEF meeting is crucial because of its theme encompassing globalisation at the time of rising nationalism and trade war, and the fourth industrial revolution due to rapid strides being made in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Xiaomi plans to bring global component suppliers to India and this could potentially bring investment of at least Rs 15000 crore

G20 backs Modi's pitch for repatriation of black money

G20 backs Modi's pitch for repatriation of black money

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

The Indian mrime minister supported a new global standard on automatic exchange of tax information

BJP fields Prabhu from AP, Akbar, Sahasrabuddhe also on RS list

BJP fields Prabhu from AP, Akbar, Sahasrabuddhe also on RS list

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Party's general secretary Ram Madhav, whose name was doing rounds as a contender, is not among the six candidates with sources saying he is likely to get a bigger responsibility in the organisation following a rejig expected soon.

Trying to take railways out of ICU: Prabhu

Trying to take railways out of ICU: Prabhu

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The Rakesh Mohan Committee in its report in 2001 said that Railways' financial situation was extremely difficult and suggested new strategy for revenue generation.

First bullet train to run in India by 2023, says Prabhu

First bullet train to run in India by 2023, says Prabhu

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Passengers will get the thrill of riding under the sea while travelling between Mumbai and Ahmedabad

Goyal spikes two pet schemes of Prabhu

Goyal spikes two pet schemes of Prabhu

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The Railway Board has decided to wind up the ambitious Rs 5,000-crore One ICT plan and the transformation cell

Track washout led to twin-derailment: Prabhu

Track washout led to twin-derailment: Prabhu

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on wednesday said that track washout due to a swollen Machak river led to the derailment of Kamayani Express and Janata Express at Harda in Madhya Pradesh.

Cyclone Fani: No flights at Bhubaneswar airport on Friday

Cyclone Fani: No flights at Bhubaneswar airport on Friday

Rediff.com2 May 2019

no flight will depart or arrive at the Kolkata airport between 9.30 pm of May 3 and 6 pm of May 4

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

These 5 states account for 70% exports: Survey

These 5 states account for 70% exports: Survey

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

On the other hand, 16 or half of all states and Union Territories account for only 3 per cent of all exports.

Railways' modernisation gets a big boost

Railways' modernisation gets a big boost

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Indian Railways has tied up funds for the next two years for its ambitious modernisation programme.

PHOTOS: Mantris keep calm and do yoga

PHOTOS: Mantris keep calm and do yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Rediff.com brings you the government's Yoga Day photo album.

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, who hit a stunning 171 not out in the recent women's cricket World Cup propelling India into the finals, has been promoted as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Western Railway.

New rail regulator to decide on tariff, ease investment process

New rail regulator to decide on tariff, ease investment process

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The development comes after the National Democratic Alliance government this year broke a 92-year-old tradition of presenting a separate Railway Budget, according to suggestions made by the Debroy committee.

Sensex slips 113 pts after Rail Budget fails to inspire market

Sensex slips 113 pts after Rail Budget fails to inspire market

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The 30-share barometer started higher, but lost its way soon after the railway budget.

'A passenger-centric Rail Budget that caters to all'

'A passenger-centric Rail Budget that caters to all'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Modi said 'Vision 2020' will make the Railways free from constraints.

Railways to borrow Rs 20,000 crore from markets in FY '17

Railways to borrow Rs 20,000 crore from markets in FY '17

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railways is expecting investment through various partnerships.

Budget merger: What it means for the Railways

Budget merger: What it means for the Railways

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Railways to have functional autonomy, bear salary burden

No terror angle so far in UP train derailment: Police

No terror angle so far in UP train derailment: Police

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The railways has sent on leave its three top officials, including a secretary-level Railway Board official, suspended four and transfered one in the wake of Utkal train derailment incident which appeared to have been caused by negligence.

Get ready to travel in faster, swanky trains!

Get ready to travel in faster, swanky trains!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The coaches will have aesthetically pleasant interiors with spacious and well-designed seats.

Jet pilots threaten to stop flying from April 1

Jet pilots threaten to stop flying from April 1

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The pilots and other senior staff have not been getting their full salaries since December.

Prabhu's gift for rail passengers: No hike in fares, better amenities

Prabhu's gift for rail passengers: No hike in fares, better amenities

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Outlining the Budget estimates for the coming year, the Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu put the plan size at Rs 1.21 lakh crore.

How has the Railways fared? Promise vs performance

How has the Railways fared? Promise vs performance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The railways is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,84,820 crore during the current financial year (FY17).

Air India flight hits wall at Trichy airport, all passengers safe

Air India flight hits wall at Trichy airport, all passengers safe

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The plane lost contact with air traffic control officials and landed in Mumbai after around four hours.

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

As the Indian Army reported its first case of the infection with a 34-year-old soldier testing positive in Leh, the Army said it has taken a series of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus among the forces such as checking flu symptoms among soldiers on their return from leave and cancelling non-essential travel, conferences and recruitment drives.

Laying of 1 km high speed train track to cost over Rs 100 cr

Laying of 1 km high speed train track to cost over Rs 100 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Construction of one kilometre of high speed railway track will cost Rs 100-140 crore.

Green signal for two big-ticket FDI proposals in Railways

Green signal for two big-ticket FDI proposals in Railways

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Shortlisted bidders have been intimated

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The US side had pushed for removal of price caps on medical equipment such as coronary stents and a commitment by India to reduce trade imbalance

PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors

PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

As per a PMO statement, Modi told the investors that "he believes in a fair, predictable and consistent tax system

Railways to set up traction plant in Sushma's constituency

Railways to set up traction plant in Sushma's constituency

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The railways is firming up plans to set up a traction motor factory in Vidisha and a wagon workshop in Visakhapatnam with an aim of stepping up its manufacturing activities in line with the 'Make in India' campaign.

Railways caught in vicious circle of poor investments: Prabhu

Railways caught in vicious circle of poor investments: Prabhu

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Railways can contribute 2.5 per cent to three per cent in the GDP with an improved infrastructure, he said.

Battle lines are hardening against govt's e-commerce draft

Battle lines are hardening against govt's e-commerce draft

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Smaller Singapore- and US-based venture capital funds, retail associations and trader bodies such as the CAIT and SJM are all planning to approach the government to put pressure on the commerce ministry.

Why rail passengers may not benefit from diesel price cut

Why rail passengers may not benefit from diesel price cut

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The last revision was done in June wherein passenger fares were revised by 4.2 per cent and freight rates by 1.4 per cent.

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'Reports in a section of media regarding Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley's health condition are false and baseless. Media is advised to stay clear of rumour mongering,' Government Spokesman Sitanshu Kar tweeted.