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ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

ED files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad's family

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The charge sheet has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi and the court has listed the matter to be heard on January 16, the sources said.

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its green transition, the government's Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled in Parliament on Monday said. As part of its national plan to contribute to meeting the global goal of limiting the average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, India has committed to reducing emissions by 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, achieving 50 per cent cumulative electric installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources, and creating a carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 gigatons of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover.

'Dhoni's Cameo In Singham 3?'

'Dhoni's Cameo In Singham 3?'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

A fan demanded Dhoni's cameo in Singham 3.

Adani, GMR among 20 firms keen on rebuilding New Delhi railway station

Adani, GMR among 20 firms keen on rebuilding New Delhi railway station

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The Rail Land Development Authority has invited online bids from private players to redevelop the station into an integrated commercial, retail, and hospitality hub.

Railways to hire 100,000 to meet manpower demand

Railways to hire 100,000 to meet manpower demand

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

With 1.36 million employees, the railways are one of the country's biggest employers, constituting 28 per cent of the total central government employees.

Discipline your leaders: Kharge to Modi over violent Rahul remarks

Discipline your leaders: Kharge to Modi over violent Rahul remarks

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

In his letter to Modi, Kharge asserted that strict legal action should be taken against those giving such statements so that Indian politics can be prevented from degenerating and nothing untoward happens.

Railways spot early signs of economic recovery

Railways spot early signs of economic recovery

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

"The year 2009-10 imposes greater challenges", Railway Board chairman S S Khurana said. The railways get bulk of revenue from the freight traffic, which was impacted by the slowdown in the Indian economy on global financial concerns.

India, Malaysia to ink $1 bn railway deal

India, Malaysia to ink $1 bn railway deal

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Malaysia awarded IRCON International Ltd to design, construct, commission and maintain the proposed electrified double-track rail at the country's Seremban-Gemas sector. IRCON's latest project comes after an earlier Ipoh-Padang Besar project in 2001-2003, for which the Malaysian government had considered the Indian company but later shelved the plan.

No special railway zone for Kerala: Govt

No special railway zone for Kerala: Govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Lalu Prasad said factors like size, workload, traffic other operative requirements, and not regional considerations, determine the creation of new railway zones.

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, who hit a stunning 171 not out in the recent women's cricket World Cup propelling India into the finals, has been promoted as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Western Railway.

Budget Impact: 10 Largecaps To Look Out For

Budget Impact: 10 Largecaps To Look Out For

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

10 largecaps stocks which stand to gain from the Budget.

New Railways' time table to be out in Oct

New Railways' time table to be out in Oct

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

As per convention, Railways releases the new time table -- Trains at a glance -- every year on July one across the country. Sources said this year the Railway Time Table Committee, comprising senior officials from various zones, will sit after the Railway Budget is tabled in Parliament.

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend.

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The victory parade of the T20 World Cup winning Indian team finally commenced after a delay of more than two hours in Mumbai on Thursday.

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years.

What the Budget has done for railways

What the Budget has done for railways

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Recent derailments had brought the vulnerability of the national carrier into the limelight. For the railways, the fund allotment of Rs 1 lakh crore towards safety, is a welcome move, says Subrat Nath.

Women workforce break stereotypes in Railways

Women workforce break stereotypes in Railways

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Women are taking up responsible jobs in Indian Railways.

Railway staff to get highest bonus this year

Railway staff to get highest bonus this year

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

This is the highest-ever bonus being paid to the employees for the good work done by them to take the Indian Railways to a new high, Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi told reporters after a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday.

Bombardier keen on making engines for railways

Bombardier keen on making engines for railways

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Bombardier Transportation India Ltd is considering an association with the Indian railways

Railways register 3.42% growth in freight traffic

Railways register 3.42% growth in freight traffic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The volume of freight traffic in April-January shows an increase of 25.01 MT over the freight traffic of 730.96 MT carried during the corresponding period last year, registering an increase of 3.42 per cent.

Domestic IT firms see big bucks in Railways

Domestic IT firms see big bucks in Railways

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The railways are planning to invest Rs 250,000 crore over the next five years to expand its network, modernise and upgrade the technology, all in a bid to provide world-class facilities to passengers. Consequently, investment in IT projects will be increased to several thousand crore rupees over the next five years, according to Railway Minister Lalu Prasad. A major part of this investment will be in the nature of public-private partnerships and domestic IT firms benefit.

Railways may join Coal India, SCI joint venture

Railways may join Coal India, SCI joint venture

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

With the country poised to import 142 million tonnes in 2011-12, the development holds significance as a tie-up with railways will help CIL in transporting the imported coal to its destinations.

Para-athlete accuses for cruelty, Railways clarify

Para-athlete accuses for cruelty, Railways clarify

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

International para-athlete turned social worker Suvarna Raj on Sunday alleged that she was allotted an upper berth on a Nagpur-Delhi train even though she is physically handicapped.

Revenue shortfall: Railways to cut Plan spend by 5%

Revenue shortfall: Railways to cut Plan spend by 5%

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The reassessed Plan size for the railways in 2012-13 has already shrunk to Rs 56,950 crore (Rs 569.5 billion) from Rs 60,100 crore (Rs 601 billion) after the first quarter.

Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case

Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The 81-year-old Tunda, a close aide of wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, was accused of carrying out blasts in five trains in different cities in December 1993 to mark the first anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It turned out to be a memorable evening for the players, many of whom experienced such a rapturous welcome for the first time in their lives.

Ginger Hotels among bidders for railways' amenity complexes

Ginger Hotels among bidders for railways' amenity complexes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

RLDA is a statutory authority established by the ministry of railways for generating non-fare revenue from railway land.

High-growth segments, Tier-II, -III cities to drive long-term gains for ABB

High-growth segments, Tier-II, -III cities to drive long-term gains for ABB

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

ABB reported a weak quarter. Revenue was at Rs 2,910 crore, up only 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), with operating profit at Rs 540 crore, up 23 per cent and net profit at Rs 440 crore.

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'There are enough funds to solve this problem.'

Railways to launch control charting

Railways to launch control charting

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Inaccuracies in furnishing arrival and departure timings at the national train inquiry system will soon be a thing of the past as the Indian Railways is all set to go high-tech with the launching of an IT-enabled control charting system. Currently a trial run of the new system is being carried out in Madurai and Trichy divisions as a pilot project.

What will your dream railway station be like?

What will your dream railway station be like?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

What kind of facilities would you like to have at the stations?

Downpour in Mumbai, red alert issued, BMC schools shut

Downpour in Mumbai, red alert issued, BMC schools shut

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday, causing waterlogging on roads in some areas that led to traffic snarls and also delayed local train operations.

Railways may stray on to deficit track next year

Railways may stray on to deficit track next year

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

The Indian Railways is set to record a marginal surplus in the current financial year -- much lower than the Rs 5,258 crore (Rs 52.58 billion) budgeted in February 2011. But, the fall is only a trailer, considering the country's largest passenger and goods transport network is likely to go into deficit next year.

Mumbai's suburban railway tickets to cost more

Mumbai's suburban railway tickets to cost more

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

A surcharge of Re 1 would be imposed on a second-class card ticket and Rs 2 on a first class card ticket.

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

Railways to carry relief materials for free: Lalu

Railways to carry relief materials for free: Lalu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

Railway employees across the country will donate a day's salary, totalling Rs 15 crore, towards Prime Minister's Relief Fund, Lalu Prasad Yadav said.

Railways dismisses reports of data leak from IRCTC website

Railways dismisses reports of data leak from IRCTC website

Rediff.com5 May 2016

There is no hacking nor any leakage of IRCTC ticketing website and everything is safe, railway board member (Traffic) Mohd Jamshed told PTI.

How the Railways plan to serve the aam aadmi

How the Railways plan to serve the aam aadmi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'The Railways must provide a rail system that they can be proud of.'

Railways, IHF to clash in final

Railways, IHF to clash in final

Rediff.com18 Jul 2003

The former beat Karnataka, while the IHF juniors got past Air India in the semi-finals of the Murugappa Cup hockey tournament.