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Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Rail Budget will announce introduction of AC suburban trains in Mumbai.

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

He sustained a fracture in his left arm in the accident which took place around 7.15pm on the Tapti river bridge near Gorakhpur when he was coming from Barabanki, North Eastern Railway CPRO Sanjay Yadav said.

Dial 139 for wait-listed ticket cancellation

Dial 139 for wait-listed ticket cancellation

Rediff.com25 May 2016

While booking tickets was a problem, cancelling those booked tickets and getting refunds were more problematic.

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Railways launched the Google's free Wi-Fi service at Vijayawada, Kachiguda and Raipur stations.

China discusses Tibet, Arunachal with saffron team

China discusses Tibet, Arunachal with saffron team

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The BJP-RSS-SS delegation is led by Bal Apte, BJP member of the Rajya Sabha. Ram Madhav, member of the RSS's executive council; Chandan Mitra, editor of Pioneer; Balbir Punj, senior journalist and BJP leader; and Suresh Prabhu, former Union minister and Shiv Sena leader from Maharashtra, are part of the delegation

Angel tax, a dampener for start-ups: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Angel tax, a dampener for start-ups: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Several start-ups have raised concerns over taxation of angel funds under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act, which provides for taxation of funds received by an entity.

Govt employees as good as those in private sector: Prabhu

Govt employees as good as those in private sector: Prabhu

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Emphasising on rewarding performers to improve performance, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday said government employees do not lack talent and they are as good as those working in the private sector.

Ahmedabad bullet train might miss Mumbai stop

Ahmedabad bullet train might miss Mumbai stop

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The Mumbai town planning agency has said it can't spare land in the commercial BKC area for a terminal due to demand from private firms

Netas bend and twist for Yoga Day

Netas bend and twist for Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, ministers from the Centre and various state cabinets came out and practised yoga to mark the third anniversary of the event.

Income tax code this year: FM

Income tax code this year: FM

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Denying any delay in the introduction of Income Tax Code that will comprehensively review current income rates and slabs, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said the government will introduce the code this year.

Jet to fly 6-7 aircraft on both days this weekend

Jet to fly 6-7 aircraft on both days this weekend

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The airline has suspended its international operations till Monday.

What Indian MPs have been up to at UN

What Indian MPs have been up to at UN

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

A delegation of Indian parliamentarians is on a routine visit to the United Nations, the 62nd session of which is underway in New York.

E-Samiksha launched to monitor rail projects online

E-Samiksha launched to monitor rail projects online

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

E-Samiksha can be used for monitoring the infra target.

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet colleagues celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.

Stress more on safety rather than bullet trains: MPs

Stress more on safety rather than bullet trains: MPs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Give safety and security first to the people, say MPs.

Railway safety? Ministry requires more than just funding

Railway safety? Ministry requires more than just funding

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The year 2015 has seen eight accidents because of derailments.

Have you seen our MPs this way?

Have you seen our MPs this way?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

As the winter session of Parliament ends on Friday, images of our MPs you haven't seen before!

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Union Cabinet will soon take a call on setting up Railway Development Authority of India, an independent regulator, which will decide on passenger and freight rates

Train carrying 2 lakh litres of water reaches thirsty Latur

Train carrying 2 lakh litres of water reaches thirsty Latur

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

A 'water train' with 10 wagons carrying water for parched Latur in Marathwada region, which is battling the worst drought ever, on Monday left from Miraj in western Maharashtra.

Rajdhani passengers to get destination alert on mobile

Rajdhani passengers to get destination alert on mobile

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Passengers of Mumbai Rajdhani will get SMS alerts before arrival of their destinations during night hours with the railways launching the service on Wednesday.

Clip shows disabled man thrashed by cops

Clip shows disabled man thrashed by cops

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The clip, taken from a mobile phone, showed the unidentified armed police personnel kicking the differently-abled man.

Taking rural produce to hypermarkets is the key

Taking rural produce to hypermarkets is the key

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Please, let us not be scared of multinational corporations

After China setback, Apple is keen to woo Indian govt

After China setback, Apple is keen to woo Indian govt

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu is slated to meet senior executives of Apple on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month.

LS members seek Rs 10,000 cr for Maharashtra

LS members seek Rs 10,000 cr for Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Shiv Sena leader Suresh Prabhu said there was no governance in Mumbai and that the commercial capital had been without power, water and other basic needs. He termed the efforts of the Disaster Management Group as a 'disaster in management'

New train services from Agartala to Delhi, Kolkata this month

New train services from Agartala to Delhi, Kolkata this month

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Agartala found a place in the broad gauge railway map in March this year.

77 new Railway projects worth Rs 96,182 cr sanctioned

77 new Railway projects worth Rs 96,182 cr sanctioned

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

negotiations are on with FIs for funding these projects

'He is a predator': AI hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment

'He is a predator': AI hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The air hostess compared the executive with the Hollywood film maker charged with sexual misconduct by leading actresses.

PPP policy must change to attract investment in railways: Min

PPP policy must change to attract investment in railways: Min

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Many of the PPPs have not evinced interest, Prabhu said.

'Politics is the toughest profession'

'Politics is the toughest profession'

Rediff.com27 May 2004

'You are constantly subjected to the demands of people of different types. There are conflicting interests,' says Suresh Prabhu, MP.

DGCA probes snag in Rahul's aircraft, PM speaks to Cong chief

DGCA probes snag in Rahul's aircraft, PM speaks to Cong chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said appropriate action would be taken in case anything is 'found wanting'.

Rail Budget: New slogans, fancy acronyms mask disappointing facts

Rail Budget: New slogans, fancy acronyms mask disappointing facts

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Suresh Prabhu is trapped in the 'rhetoric of his own government'.

Drunk man urinates on woman passenger's seat in AI flight

Drunk man urinates on woman passenger's seat in AI flight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The incident took place on August 30 when Air India flight AI 102 was on its way to New Delhi from New York.

Bullet train between Delhi and Chennai soon?

Bullet train between Delhi and Chennai soon?

Rediff.com20 May 2015

China evinces interest in the 1,754-km long high-speed rail project.

AAP, TMC to protest outside Parliament over child's death during slum demolition

AAP, TMC to protest outside Parliament over child's death during slum demolition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Meanwhile, the Delhi government has ordered magisterial enquiries into the demolition and also the death of a six month-old child.

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After following Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the party's official Twitter handle, he began following senior leaders P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Ahmed Patel, Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot and CP Joshi from this month.

'Funding no more a constraint for the Railways'

'Funding no more a constraint for the Railways'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The Railways plans to float an independent fund.

Enjoy home-cooked local food in trains soon!

Enjoy home-cooked local food in trains soon!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Passengers can now look forward to enjoying home cooked local food supplied by self-help groups during their train journey.

Two river links this year

Two river links this year

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Delhi-Lucknow double decker train to be launched soon

Delhi-Lucknow double decker train to be launched soon

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Suresh Prabhu was speaking on the sidelines of an RPF function.