News for 'Delhi Metro'

Delhi Metro may incur Rs 700 cr loss

Delhi Metro may incur Rs 700 cr loss

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The Delhi Metro may end up in a loss of Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion) in the next fiscal due to a high depreciation cost although it expects to generate a revenue of Rs 1,231 crore (Rs 12.31 billion).The Metro expects to cough up Rs 1,026 crore (Rs 10.26 billion) through operations during 2010-11 financial year, besides another Rs 205 crore (Rs 2.05 billion) through property development.

Delhi Metro ride to become more comfortable

Delhi Metro ride to become more comfortable

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

A ride on a Delhi Metro train is likely to become more comfortable with DMRC planning to roll out 83 broad gauge trains, which will be more faster than the present ones, by 2011 at a cost of Rs 2,984 crore (Rs 29.84 billion).

Delhi Metro Rail a success: IIM Lucknow study

Delhi Metro Rail a success: IIM Lucknow study

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is one of the four metros in the world to have operating profits among 135 metros globally, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has concluded in a recent case study.

Hapur Arrests: Gangster Network Operatives Shared Religious Site Details

Hapur Arrests: Gangster Network Operatives Shared Religious Site Details

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Two men have been arrested in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sharing photos and location details of religious sites with a Pakistan-based gangster network, raising concerns of a potential terror plot.

Budget: Delhi Metro gets Rs 5,579 crore

Budget: Delhi Metro gets Rs 5,579 crore

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The jump can be attributed to increased assistance through soft loan.

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's new authentication directions modernise how every digital payment you make must be verified -- and place the burden of security squarely on your bank, not on you.

The miracle-worker of the Delhi Metro

The miracle-worker of the Delhi Metro

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

How an uncommon bureaucrat personally secured foreign funding and the cooperation of government agencies to build the Indian city's subway system.

Guwahati Court Rejects NBW Against Pawan Khera

Guwahati Court Rejects NBW Against Pawan Khera

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'The grounds shown by the investigating officer (IO) for issuance of non-bailable warrant were 'entirely based on presumptions and conjectures, and are not supported by any material on record',' the court said.

CISF to take over security of Delhi Metro

CISF to take over security of Delhi Metro

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

In the first phase, 1,600 CISF personnel will be deployed to cover the 59 stations of mass transit system, stretching over 62 kms, as against the present system of 700-odd men guarding the network round the clock.

Khalistani, Bangladeshi terror outfits may target Delhi ahead of R-Day: Intel

Khalistani, Bangladeshi terror outfits may target Delhi ahead of R-Day: Intel

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

According to sources from the Intelligence Bureau, Punjab-based gangsters are "acting as foot soldiers for Khalistani and radical handlers operating from abroad," as they continue to establish links with "Khalistani terror elements".

World's 11 Famously Long Tunnels

World's 11 Famously Long Tunnels

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Running deep beneath mountains, rivers, and sometimes bustling cities are the world's longest tunnels. Quiet marvels of modern engineering, hidden from sight, they are vital to everyday life, carrying drinking water to millions, whisking metro trains between megacities, draining floodwaters, and connect regions once separated by formidable terrain.

Delhi metro may be hit by fidayeen strikes, warns IB

Delhi metro may be hit by fidayeen strikes, warns IB

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Delhi metro has been put on high alert following an Intelligence Bureau warning of possible terror strikes. The alert, which has been shared with the Delhi police, suggests that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Jhangvi will carry out the strikes.

Delhi blast tragedy: Gambhir, Dhawan express shock

Delhi blast tragedy: Gambhir, Dhawan express shock

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has condoled the loss of lives in the blast in the national capital on Monday evening and wished for a speedy recovery to the injured.

Will Delhi Metro turn into a white elephant?

Will Delhi Metro turn into a white elephant?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Dismal ridership figures and eroding profitability could turn this showcase transit project into a white elephant.

Delhi Metro's 'driver-less' trains hit the track

Delhi Metro's 'driver-less' trains hit the track

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The trial run of Delhi Metro's swanky new 'driver-less' trains began on Tuesday, setting the ball rolling on what promises to be a technological feat in the country's public transport system in little more than a year, when they will run on 'unattended' mode.

Delhi Metro hikes fares by 30-50%

Delhi Metro hikes fares by 30-50%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Another mishap at Delhi Metro site; 12 injured

Another mishap at Delhi Metro site; 12 injured

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

At least 12 persons were injured, including two seriously, when two cranes collapsed at a Delhi Metro Railway Construction site in southern Delhi. The accident occurred on the Connaught Place-Gurgaon railway line.According to DMRC sources, the mishap occurred in the Said-ul-Ajaib area, which is located near the historical Qutub Minar. The injured have been rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Safdarjung Hospitals for treatment.

Lessons that opposition party needs to learn after Bengal elections

Lessons that opposition party needs to learn after Bengal elections

Rediff.com5 May 2026

What lessons opposition parties need to learn post defeat of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal elections? The election saw spectacular victor of BJP which rose from 3 seats in 2016 to 206 seats in 2026 assembly elections.

Days before launch, Delhi Metro train rams into wall

Days before launch, Delhi Metro train rams into wall

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The end of the train which hit the wall suffered damage and a portion of the wall collapsed, suggesting that the collision was quite intense.

Geopolitical tensions, Iran war impact hotel stocks; analysts cut profit expectations

Geopolitical tensions, Iran war impact hotel stocks; analysts cut profit expectations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.

Delhi Metro plans 6 coach trains on all routes

Delhi Metro plans 6 coach trains on all routes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Faced with the ever-growing passenger rush on metro trains, Delhi Metro is planning to launch six coach trains on all its routes from May this year which is expected to ease pressure on over-crowded lines.

Delhi man beaten with helmet by delivery agents dies

Delhi man beaten with helmet by delivery agents dies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

A 36-year-old businessman in Delhi died after being allegedly assaulted by food delivery agents following a verbal argument. The incident occurred in Connaught Place, and the victim succumbed to his injuries after being hospitalized.

Delhi tops metros, Mumbai second in crimes against women

Delhi tops metros, Mumbai second in crimes against women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

A National Crime Records Bureau report reveals Mumbai's crime statistics for 2023, highlighting its position among metropolitan cities in cases of assault on women, kidnapping, rape, and murder.

Mock terror and chemical 'attacks' on Delhi Metro

Mock terror and chemical 'attacks' on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Monitored by the National Disaster Management Authority, the mock drills were carried out simultaneously at Rajiv Chowk (terror attack), Chawri Bazar (toxic gas release), Rithala (bomb blast at parking area) and Shastri Park (call about planting of bomb at train depot) at around 6:15 am.

UK updates India travel advisory after Delhi car blast

UK updates India travel advisory after Delhi car blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The UK has updated its travel advisory for British nationals travelling to India following an explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. The advisory urges British nationals in Delhi to follow the advice of local authorities.

Modi Slams TMC For 'PhD In Looting' In West Bengal

Modi Slams TMC For 'PhD In Looting' In West Bengal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the ruling TMC in West Bengal, alleging corruption and appeasement politics, while promoting the BJP's development agenda ahead of the assembly elections.

Noida International Airport Gears Up for Grand Opening

Noida International Airport Gears Up for Grand Opening

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Noida International Airport is set for its grand opening as roads are fixed and infrastructure preparations near completion. Here's what's ready and what to expect from the launch.

ABB wins Rs 289 cr order from Delhi Metro

ABB wins Rs 289 cr order from Delhi Metro

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Engineering firm ABB India on Tuesday announced it has secured a Rs 289 crore (Rs 2.89 bn) order from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for supply of electrification package for the second phase of the metro rail project.

Mangu Singh: The man who will run Delhi Metro

Mangu Singh: The man who will run Delhi Metro

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Mangu Singh will take over from E Sreedharan.

Delhi student suicide: 'He said teachers tortured him a lot'

Delhi student suicide: 'He said teachers tortured him a lot'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Deepshikha, the woman who saw the school student last time, before he headed to the Rajendra Place Metro Station in New Delhi and allegedly died by suicide, said that he looked disturbed and told her that the teachers 'tortured' him.

Now, Take a Swadeshi Ride with Bharat Taxi

Now, Take a Swadeshi Ride with Bharat Taxi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Bharat Taxi platform is already positioning itself as the world's largest driver-owned mobility network, with more than 51,000 drivers across cars, autos, and bikes registered in New Delhi and Saurashtra, Gujarat.

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem in India

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem in India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Vietnamese automobile major VinFast is rapidly expanding its retail network in India, aiming for 75 dealerships across 60 cities by the end of 2026, while also building a comprehensive EV ecosystem.

Railways, Delhi Metro don't need green nod for projects, rules SC

Railways, Delhi Metro don't need green nod for projects, rules SC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

SC agreed that if they were forced to seek clearances from the ministry of environment and forest, their projects will get delayed

Red Fort blast toll rises to 12; Delhi on high-alert

Red Fort blast toll rises to 12; Delhi on high-alert

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening. Till last night, nine people were confirmed to have died in the blast and 20 others were injured, officials said.

'Delhi, Stay Strong And Stay Safe'

'Delhi, Stay Strong And Stay Safe'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Following the high-intensity blast outside the Red Fort, which claimed the lives of at least 12 people, members of the film fraternity have come forward to condole the tragic loss.

Delhi Metro's Airport Express to open on Feb 23

Delhi Metro's Airport Express to open on Feb 23

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Delhi Metro's Airport Express, the country's first corridor to come up on Public-Private- Partnership mode, will roll out for public on Wednesday, turning Delhiites' dream of a hassle-free ride to the Indira Gandhi International Airport into a reality.

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

In a major counter-terror operation spanning three states, the Delhi Police has dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module comprising eight operatives, including seven Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India and procured forged identity documents, an official said on Sunday.