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Modi trims convoy to save fuel, pushes EV use; guvs, BJP CMs follow suit

Modi trims convoy to save fuel, pushes EV use; guvs, BJP CMs follow suit

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A downsizing in the prime minister's convoy was implemented in his recent domestic visits, official sources said.

Teen Arrested In Red Fort Stabbing Case

Teen Arrested In Red Fort Stabbing Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A 16-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly attacking a teenager with a paper cutter near the Red Fort area after the victim refused to give him money for drugs. The juvenile was also found to be involved in another attempt to murder case.

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations.

When Delhi Metro ran with its doors OPEN

When Delhi Metro ran with its doors OPEN

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The doors of a metro train on the HUDA City Centre-Jahangirpuri route were found to be open between two stations.

BMW driver faces culpable homicide charge in Sep Delhi accident

BMW driver faces culpable homicide charge in Sep Delhi accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Delhi Police inform court that a BMW driver involved in a fatal accident last September is charged with culpable homicide for allegedly delaying medical assistance to the victim.

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Fearing anti-rape protests Delhi Metro shuts 2 stations

Fearing anti-rape protests Delhi Metro shuts 2 stations

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The station at Udyog Bhavan was closed for public from 10:15 am onwards till further directions. The Race Course Road Station was closed from 6:45 pm on Sunday evening

India Post To Modernise Logistics Infrastructure

India Post To Modernise Logistics Infrastructure

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The government is planning a postal logistics infrastructure upgrade for India Post to modernise parcel facilities, aligning them with those in developed nations, according to Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

'Sorry mummy': Delhi boy dies after jumping in front of metro, blames...

'Sorry mummy': Delhi boy dies after jumping in front of metro, blames...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

A 16-year-old Delhi schoolboy committed suicide, leaving a note blaming teachers for mental harassment. He requested his organs be donated and urged that no other child suffer as he did.

Asaram's ads on Delhi Metro against V-Day trigger outrage

Asaram's ads on Delhi Metro against V-Day trigger outrage

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The advertisements, put up across 35 stations by an organisation of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, advocating 'Matri Pitri Pujan Diwas' has left many commuters enraged, prompting Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to order the matter to be examined.

Now, rescue cranes topple at Delhi Metro site

Now, rescue cranes topple at Delhi Metro site

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Metro authorities said a mechanical fault had caused the crane mishap and heavier cranes would be used from now on.

Now, rescue cranes topple at Delhi Metro site

Now, rescue cranes topple at Delhi Metro site

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

A day after six people were killed in a pillar collapse at a Delhi Metro site, two huge cranes, which were clearing up the debris, toppled while cleaning up the under-construction site.Six people have been reportedly injured in the crane mishap. The toppling cranes caused a near-stampede situation at the site.The operators are still trapped inside the cranes. Emergency and rescue personnel have rushed to the site.

AI summit, board exams: Delhi braces for traffic chaos

AI summit, board exams: Delhi braces for traffic chaos

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Delhi is implementing heightened security and traffic restrictions for the five-day AI Impact Summit, deploying over 10,000 police personnel and issuing traffic advisories to minimize disruption to commuters and students.

PM inaugurates Delhi Metro phase-II

PM inaugurates Delhi Metro phase-II

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Friday said India needs 'determination and will' for faster technological development to cope with the changes taking place at the international level.

Delhi on alert over LeT terror plot to 'avenge' Pak mosque blast

Delhi on alert over LeT terror plot to 'avenge' Pak mosque blast

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The alert comes in the backdrop of the deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed at least 13 people.

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'If you're so sick, so ill, how will you show that power?'

He Walked 2,000 Km Across The Sahyadris

He Walked 2,000 Km Across The Sahyadris

Rediff.com26 May 2026

'All this diversity that our country provides brings in a lot of learnings.' 'That is what I really end up sharing with the whole community.' 'But it all comes through making my shoes dirty.'

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Indian airports are rapidly becoming a significant growth avenue for the country's retail sector, with brands across various consumer segments actively opening stores to tap into the increasing number of flyers and strong domestic tourism momentum.

Delhi Metro refuses to share pillar design details

Delhi Metro refuses to share pillar design details

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

A full bench of the Central Information Commission will decide the tricky issue of whether the design of the pillar collapsed last year can be made public under the RTI Act or the IPR over the same allow DMRC to withhold it.

Hindu outfits block traffic in Delhi after Holi death

Hindu outfits block traffic in Delhi after Holi death

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Tensions flared in Delhi's Uttam Nagar after a man died following a clash during Holi celebrations, leading to protests and traffic disruptions.

Vijay Must Demonstrate His Government Doesn't Engage In Theft

Vijay Must Demonstrate His Government Doesn't Engage In Theft

Rediff.com27 May 2026

If TVK MLAs and ministers are perceived as clean, or demonstrably cleaner than their predecessors, the credibility dividend will be enormous. The voter will feel rewarded, points out Ramesh Menon.

Mumbai's Nehru Centre metro station is now called...

Mumbai's Nehru Centre metro station is now called...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Mumbai Congress has accused the ruling BJP of deliberately omitting Jawaharlal Nehru's name from the Science Centre Metro station on Line 3, alleging it's a deliberate attempt to malign his legacy.

Budget to begin funding for Delhi Metro Phase III

Budget to begin funding for Delhi Metro Phase III

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The first tranche of central government funding for the third phase of the Delhi Metro commuter rail project is likely to come in the coming 2011-12 Budget.

Delhi Metro enters Noida, thousands to benefit

Delhi Metro enters Noida, thousands to benefit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Delhi Metro on Thursday achieved another milestone when a brand-new train chugged into the satellite city of Noida for the first time paving the way for thousands of commuters in east Delhi and adjoining areas to enjoy the new age transport system.

Yamuna floodwater causes massive traffic jams in Delhi

Yamuna floodwater causes massive traffic jams in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Yamuna floodwater caused massive traffic jams in Delhi, disrupting morning rush-hour traffic and leaving commuters stranded for hours. Key stretches like Kashmere Gate, Ring Road, and Kalindi Kunj were heavily congested.

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Travel is now the dominant spending category for India's affluent consumers, who are prioritising experiences and luxury goods over retail buying, according to a new report.

Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line opens next week

Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line opens next week

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's Delhi Airport Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL) would run and maintain the line, which would reduce travel time between the heart of the capital and the Indira Gandhi International Airport to 20 minutes.

IPL 2026: Why RCB Will Wear Green Against DC

IPL 2026: Why RCB Will Wear Green Against DC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will wear their green jerseys in their home game against Delhi Capitals as part of their 'Green Initiative', highlighting their commitment to sustainability.

Clearance operations on at Delhi Metro site

Clearance operations on at Delhi Metro site

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Debris clearance operations continued at the Delhi Metro accident site in south Delhi, even as one-way traffic in the area was thrown open on Tuesday to facilitate the movement of vehicles. Two cranes, which toppled on Monday leaving six injured, have been removed from the accident spot.Commuters in the area had some respite today morning as one-way traffic was opened on the Moolchand-Jamrudpur-Nehru Place route. Traffic has been at a standstill in areas leading to the mishap

2 killed in Delhi Metro bridge collapse

2 killed in Delhi Metro bridge collapse

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Of the 16 people injured, a man has lost a leg while both the legs of another had to be amputated following the accident, which took place on Vikas Marg in east Delhi's Lakshmi Nagar locality at about 7.05 am when workers were lifting a 400-tonne span of the bridge.

Old vs New Tax Regime: Higher Allowances, HRA Changes Warrant Review

Old vs New Tax Regime: Higher Allowances, HRA Changes Warrant Review

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Recent changes to tax exemptions and allowances, including increased education, hostel, and HRA limits, have made the old tax regime more competitive against the new regime, prompting salaried employees to re-evaluate their choice for the current financial year.

Cong leader Pawan Khera moves Gauhati HC for bail in defamation case

Cong leader Pawan Khera moves Gauhati HC for bail in defamation case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has moved the Gauhati High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, over allegations related to multiple passports and undisclosed overseas assets.

Delhi Metro mishap: HC notice to contractor

Delhi Metro mishap: HC notice to contractor

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Justice Rewa Khetrapal directed the company to file its response by August 20 when the matter will be taken up for further hearing.

Shreedharan speaks up on Delhi Metro mishap

Shreedharan speaks up on Delhi Metro mishap

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

Holding the lack of professional ethics responsible for the Delhi Metro accident, its Managing Director E Shreedharan has asked technology institutions to inculcate national values through their curriculum. There were deficiencies in design due to lack of ethics which caused the incident, he said, and emphasised the need for imparting values and ethics to students while they are learning.

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

As temperatures rise, travellers are increasingly gravitating towards cooler climates, driving demand for hill stations such as Mussoorie, Munnar, Varkala, Ooty and Kodaikanal.

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

PhonePe has launched the 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) aimed at digitising transit payments across India. The card enables quick, tap-and-pay transactions on NCMC-enabled services like metros, buses, and trains, even without internet connectivity.

Mandi House section of Delhi Metro opens to public

Mandi House section of Delhi Metro opens to public

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The metro section opened at noon on Thursday for the general public.

Did Al Falah doc linked to Delhi blast accused attend AIIMS interview?

Did Al Falah doc linked to Delhi blast accused attend AIIMS interview?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Delhi Police have detained three individuals, including two doctors, in connection with the car explosion near the Red Fort. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities questioning multiple people and examining potential links to a wider terror module.

Delhi 10/11 blast: Pulwama doctor was driving Hyundai i20 car

Delhi 10/11 blast: Pulwama doctor was driving Hyundai i20 car

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Hours before the blast in Delhi, eight people, including three doctors, were arrested and 2,900 kg of explosives were seized with the uncovering of a "white collar" terror module on Monday.