News for 'Delhi-Lucknow'

Amethi MLA, passenger scuffle midair on Delhi-Lucknow flight

Amethi MLA, passenger scuffle midair on Delhi-Lucknow flight

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

A scuffle occurred on a Delhi-Lucknow flight between an MLA and a passenger due to a dispute over alleged foul language. Police have launched an investigation.

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

IPL to resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume on May 17 with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, the BCCI announced on Monday.

Akasa seeks exemption for CAT-III trained pilots from fog mandate

Akasa seeks exemption for CAT-III trained pilots from fog mandate

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Akasa Air has asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to exempt it from deploying CAT-III trained pilots on flights to and from two major fog-affected airports, Kolkata and Bengaluru, for specific periods, since there is a shortage of such pilots in its roster.

Heading To The Kumbh? Here's How To Plan

Heading To The Kumbh? Here's How To Plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Prayagraj is a must-visit place in 2025, but in January and February you can't miss the Maha Kumbh, a spectacular event like no other.

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.

Longer working hours & low earnings: How India's gig workforce fares

Longer working hours & low earnings: How India's gig workforce fares

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Long working hours, earnings that fall short of meeting household expenses, arbitrary deactivation and blocking of identity (ID) by platforms, and high physical and mental stress are among the major issues plaguing workers of the booming gig economy in India, a report based on a survey has found. Nearly 83 per cent cab drivers reported working for more than 10 hours in a day, while 78 per cent delivery personnel worked for the same duration, showed the report released on Monday, titled "Prisoners on Wheels" and based on a survey by the University of Pennsylvania and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT).

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

This World Cup is going to be very competitive: Rohit

This World Cup is going to be very competitive: Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India skipper Rohit Sharma is expecting the upcoming ODI World Cup in the country to be a highly-competitive affair since "the game has become faster".

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

This will be the first clash between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil in seven years.

Air India now flying more on metro-to-metro routes

Air India now flying more on metro-to-metro routes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Tata Group-owned Air India, under its new chief executive officer and managing director Campbell Wilson, is optimising its domestic strategy under which the carrier is "densifying" its presence on metro-to-metro routes and exiting from unviable ones, Business Standard has learnt. Wilson took charge on July 25. Air India has increased its flights on metro-to-metro routes such as Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Bengaluru, Mumbai-Chennai, Mumbai-Bengaluru, and Hyderabad-Mumbai between June and November this year.

In a first, Tejas Express passengers to be compensated for delay

In a first, Tejas Express passengers to be compensated for delay

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Since it began commercial operations from October six for six days a week, the train has maintained a tight schedule.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

In a first, passengers to be compensated for any delay in Tejas Express

In a first, passengers to be compensated for any delay in Tejas Express

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

An amount of Rs 100 will be paid in case the delay is for over an hour and Rs 250 for delay of over two hours, the IRCTC said ahead of the launch of its first train. The train is scheduled to make its first commercial run on October 5.

Pandemic slows privatisation of train services

Pandemic slows privatisation of train services

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the Indian Railways' wholly-owned listed subsidiary, is eyeing partnerships to offset recurring costs incurred in train operations, which is part of its two-year-old diversification from core catering and ticketing businesses. To this end, it is courting public sector undertakings such as Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) and others to create a special purpose vehicle for the routes for which IRCTC has bid. The Railway ministry opened bids for public private partnerships in passenger train operations in July 2021 and received bids to operate 29 pairs of trains with around 40 modern rakes that would entail an investment of Rs 7,200 crore.

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The aircraft was taken to an isolated bay for a secondary ladder point check after a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) found the threat as 'specific', the sources said.

Revealed! What makes young Indians ANGRY?

Revealed! What makes young Indians ANGRY?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The 'Age of Rage' survey by Tata Salt Lite revealed some startling facts about the causes of stress and anxiety among urban Indians.

Waitlisted rail passengers to get confirmed berth under 'Vikalp'

Waitlisted rail passengers to get confirmed berth under 'Vikalp'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The alternative train accommodation scheme will take off in trains running on Delhi-Lucknow and Delhi-Jammu sectors.

Pak youth delegation to visit India on Tuesday

Pak youth delegation to visit India on Tuesday

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

A 50-member Pakistani youth peace delegation will travel to India on Tuesday for a two-week visit to boost the bilateral peace process through people-to-people contacts.

Did Modi misread south India?

Did Modi misread south India?

Rediff.com23 May 2019

In the next two years, reveals says R Rajagopalan, Modi-Shah will make a strong effort to woo the south.

IndiGo to launch 16 more flights

IndiGo to launch 16 more flights

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

This will take its total number of services to 613.

UP CM suspends IAS officer for molesting girl on train

UP CM suspends IAS officer for molesting girl on train

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Sharat Pradhan in Lucknow

CBI raids Kushwaha: Congress trains its guns on BJP

CBI raids Kushwaha: Congress trains its guns on BJP

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Senior leaders of the Congress party lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday after BJP's newly inducted member Babu Singh Kushwaha was raided by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

NRHM scam: CBI raids 40 locations across Delhi, UP

NRHM scam: CBI raids 40 locations across Delhi, UP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The anti-corruption branch of the Central Bureau of Investigations conducted raids at 40 places in New Delhi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Ghaziabad and Noida on Thursday morning after new cases were filed in the National Rural Health Mission scam. The investigation agency is looking at unearthing unaccounted money to the tune of Rs 1,800 crore that was allotted to Uttar Pradesh by the Centre.

Prateik Babbar gets engaged

Prateik Babbar gets engaged

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Congratulations, Prateik, Sanya!

Eating out: On the food trail in Lucknow

Eating out: On the food trail in Lucknow

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

If you're a foodie then there are very few places that can beat the one-upmanship game with the Nawabon ka Sheher Lucknow, says Harnoor Channi Tiwary.

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Hyderabad-based Gold Stone Group, which sells BYD buses in the country, is setting up a greenfield manufacturing facility at a cost of around Rs 200 crore

Union Bank to outsource work for 1,000 ATMs

Union Bank to outsource work for 1,000 ATMs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

As of December 2010, the bank's total outlets, including branches, stood at 5,017. Its ATM network stood at 2,516 units.

News Digest: India this Week

News Digest: India this Week

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

Missed out on the major national news this week? Don't worry. Rediff.com brings you a round-up of major stories this week.

Flights delayed, trains cancelled in foggy Delhi

Flights delayed, trains cancelled in foggy Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

A foggy Thursday morning brought bad news for air travelers in Delhi, as nearly 35 flights were delayed, and runway visibility dropped down to barely 50 meters.The national flights affected are Delhi-Amritsar, Delhi-Leh, Delhi- Bangalore, Jaipur-Mumbai, Delhi-Lucknow, Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Ahmedabad, and Guwahati-Imphal.Several international flights have also been affected like those coming from Singapore, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, London, Istanbul, Tehran and Beijing.

50 stations to get world class facilities

50 stations to get world class facilities

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

CST Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Howrah, Sealdah, Thiruvanathapuram, Chennai, Bhopal, Madhura Junction, New Jalpaiguri and Kochi are some of the stations that will be modernised.

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Although Gorakhpur is the largest urban centre and trading hub in Eastern UP, catering not only to the neighbouring district but also the adjoining Bihar and Nepal, it had been lacking in proper infrastructure of road and air connectivity, impeding the harnessing of its socioeconomic potential.

UP rape survivor set ablaze on way to court, airlifted to Delhi

UP rape survivor set ablaze on way to court, airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The incident occurred at Sindupur village under Bihar police station area. The victim has been shifted to a government hospital in Lucknow and is in a critical condition.

Good news! IndiGo launches fares at Rs 1,724

Good news! IndiGo launches fares at Rs 1,724

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The fare war triggered by the entry of AirAsia into the domestic market continues as the budget carrier IndiGo has launched another round of promotional fares, starting at Rs 1,724 (all inclusive) for a limited period.

Nothing will deter us from fighting against note ban: Mamata

Nothing will deter us from fighting against note ban: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The TMC chief and West Bengal CM made the remarks after her party member received three calls from the CBI.

Nasscom's proposal for 20 new IIITs

Nasscom's proposal for 20 new IIITs

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Nasscom has recommended that Jammu, Dehra Dun, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow, Patna, Shillong and Kolkata should host the new institutes.

Delhi-Kanpur @ Rs 2,370 only!

Delhi-Kanpur @ Rs 2,370 only!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Air Deccan offers special fares to Kanpur and Lucknow from Delhi.

Travel in Rajdhani, Shatabdi at mail/express fare from April 1

Travel in Rajdhani, Shatabdi at mail/express fare from April 1

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The system is available for online ticketing now but it will be extended to over the counter sale also as the required software is being readied for the purpose.

Mayawati blames PM for raids

Mayawati blames PM for raids

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Mayawati demanded that the assets of the prime minister's foster daughter and her husband be scrutinised.

Delhi on high alert for possible JeM terror strike: Sources

Delhi on high alert for possible JeM terror strike: Sources

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

According to sources, the agencies have warned that two JeM terrorists have sneaked into the national capital with the intention to carry out high-profile strikes and a hostage crisis could also be possible.