News for 'Delhi Metro'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'He is posting that someone who took the metro (during a medical emergency) got saved.' 'Let him try doing the same. He cannot peddle nonsense just because he is a star.'

Omicron spike: Delhi shuts schools, cinemas, gyms

Omicron spike: Delhi shuts schools, cinemas, gyms

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The 'yellow' alert restrictions stipulate that shops and establishments of non-essential goods and services and malls will open based on odd-even formula from 10 am to 8 pm.

Minor IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

Minor IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

A blast took place outside the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening, a fire service official said.

Terror strike warning puts Delhi on high alert

Terror strike warning puts Delhi on high alert

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

New Delhi has been put on high alert following an intelligence warning of a possible strike by the terror outfit Indian Mujahideen. The alert put out by the Research and Analysis Wing has been classified serious in nature and has been based on a tip off from Saudi Arabia.

Govt no to BSNL entry into Mumbai, Delhi

Govt no to BSNL entry into Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The government has turned down Bharat Sanchar Nigam's Limited's proposal to offer services in Mumbai and Delhi metros, saying guidelines do not permit it.

'Metro Man' Sreedharan for CM? Kerala BJP chief clarifies remark

'Metro Man' Sreedharan for CM? Kerala BJP chief clarifies remark

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Surendran said the BJP's central leadership alone will decide on the party's chief ministerial candidate.

Delhi: Caller threatens to blow up Metro stations

Delhi: Caller threatens to blow up Metro stations

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

An anonymous caller threatening to blow up two Metro stations, including at the busy Rajiv Chowk in the heart of Delhi, on Sunday triggered a scare in the National Capital Region, prompting authorities to step up security at these installations.

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Delhi has been witnessing sit-in protests at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Millia Islamia against the new citizenship law for over 90 days.

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Congress has tried to inflict capital punishment on true secularism, he claimed, asserting that the Waqf law has no place in the Constitution.

Delhi govt all set to roll out odd-even scheme today

Delhi govt all set to roll out odd-even scheme today

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Besides pressing into service 3,000 additional buses, the government has issued two helplines -- 011-42400400 and 011-41400400 -- for people to register their complaints and suggestion in connection with the scheme.

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024.

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'Developers are into profit-making. And there's not too much money in the affordable segment.' 'So, they don't do affordable housing.'

CISF canines retire with medals, selfies and hugs

CISF canines retire with medals, selfies and hugs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Hina, Kite, Jelly, Jessy, Lucy, Lovely and the lone male dog Veer were accorded a warm send-off by the CISF after they completed their varied tenures in securing the Delhi Metro.

Phase 5: EC urges urbanites to boost turnout amid low city voting concerns

Phase 5: EC urges urbanites to boost turnout amid low city voting concerns

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The poll authority noted that in the past these cities have "suffered" from urban apathy in voting.

Coaching centre deaths: My husband is a victim, says SUV driver's wife

Coaching centre deaths: My husband is a victim, says SUV driver's wife

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Kathuria's wife Shima told PTI that her husband had no idea about the gate breaking apart due to his car, adding that his arrest has created a "state of panic" for the family.

Why Megacities Are Not Cooling Down

Why Megacities Are Not Cooling Down

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The heat index in major metro cities in the country has majorly risen since 2010 compared to a decade earlier.

Weekend curfew returns in Delhi after Covid surge

Weekend curfew returns in Delhi after Covid surge

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also announced that during weekdays, government employees, barring those engaged in essential services, will be asked to work from home, while private offices will remain open with 50 percent capacity.

Mumbai Metro: Cash shortfall of Rs 220 crore in 1st year

Mumbai Metro: Cash shortfall of Rs 220 crore in 1st year

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

MMOPL has already taken a decision to extend the fare slab of Rs 10 to Rs 40.

How Gabbar Singh kept morale of trapped workers high

How Gabbar Singh kept morale of trapped workers high

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Gabbar Singh Negi's house in the Lalpani area of the town suddenly came to life on Tuesday night as the news of the safe evacuation of 41 workers trapped at Sikyara tunnel reached his kin who had been glued to the TV set waiting the whole day for the good news.

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Semi-high-speed 'Namo Bharat' train services on the 17-km priority section of India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) rail corridor will be opened for people from Saturday morning.

India has over 19 million crypto investors with 75% youth

India has over 19 million crypto investors with 75% youth

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

India has over 19 million cryptocurrency investors out of which nearly nine per cent are women, data from a report by cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinSwitch showed. Nearly 75 per cent of cryptocurrency investors belong to a young demographic, with ages spanning from 18 to 35 years, the report noted. This represents a significant interest in crypto among young users.

Delhi imposes strict curbs after surge in Covid cases

Delhi imposes strict curbs after surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Prohibition of all types of gatherings, reduced size of weddings and funerals, running of public transport at half seating capacity and scaled down presence in government offices were some of the restrictions imposed by the Delhi government on Saturday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Delhi tremors sets off panic among people

Delhi tremors sets off panic among people

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed the people to maintain calm. "Earthquake tremors in Delhi. I appeal to people to maintain calm. Officials out in the field to assess the situation," he said on micro-blogging site Twitter.

SC junks 'drunk' Delhi cop's petition seeking compensation over viral video

SC junks 'drunk' Delhi cop's petition seeking compensation over viral video

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The SC refused to entertain a plea of a Delhi Police head constable seeking compensation for his "wrong" portrayal in a video that went viral on social media.

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The police advised people to follow real-time traffic updates on the 'G-20 Virtual Help Desk' for route suggestions for commuting from/to the airport, railway stations, or bus terminals.

Doubts cast over Jaipur Metro's viability

Doubts cast over Jaipur Metro's viability

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Internal documents suggest the city may not require a Metro till 2025

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Delhi murder: Accused purchased knife 15 days ago from Haridwar

Delhi murder: Accused purchased knife 15 days ago from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Sources that Sahil fled Delhi after the murder and switched off his phone. He reached Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh after changing two buses.

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Car sales are experiencing a challenging phase with around Rs 60,000 crore worth of inventory lying unsold with dealers.

Average tomato prices in Delhi drop to Rs 150 per kg

Average tomato prices in Delhi drop to Rs 150 per kg

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Tomato prices in the retail markets of the national capital declined to an average Rs 150 per kg on Monday from Rs 178 per kg on Sunday, according to the government data. However, e-commerce players such as Amazon, Big Basket and Otipy are selling tomatoes at Rs 170-190 per kg in Delhi-NCR. Blinkit is selling at Rs 138 per kg. The Centre is selling tomatoes at a subsidised rate of Rs 80 per kg in Delhi-NCR and some other cities through the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED).

Minister clarifies: No decision on Sreedharan as Kerala CM

Minister clarifies: No decision on Sreedharan as Kerala CM

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Thursday clarified that the Bharatiya Janata Party has not yet decided to nominate former Delhi Metro chief E Sreedharan, popularly known as 'Metro Man', as the chief ministerial candidate of the party for the upcoming Kerala assembly polls.

Delhi police asks teen murder victim's friends to join probe

Delhi police asks teen murder victim's friends to join probe

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The Delhi police has asked three friends of the Shahbad Dairy murder victim to join the investigation, officials said on Wednesday.

COVID-19 situation improving in metro cities: Govt sources

COVID-19 situation improving in metro cities: Govt sources

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

They said mortality rate in the country is still relatively low and that around 26 lakh people have recovered from the disease so far. Besides, active cases of coronavirus infection comprise around 21.90 per cent of the total cases.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The India Meteorological Department on Friday predicted that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days.

Delhi: Uneasy calm in violence-hit areas

Delhi: Uneasy calm in violence-hit areas

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Three persons were killed in Wednesday in protests against the sealing drive.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

The Journey Of An IAS Hopeful

The Journey Of An IAS Hopeful

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'UPSC is a very tough exam. I am trying my best to make a success out of it.'

How Postmen Can Help Micro-Entrepreneurs

How Postmen Can Help Micro-Entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'The dakiyas will be our partners, receiving credit proposals from micro-enterprises at the grassroots level.'