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ED makes first arrests in IL&FS case

ED makes first arrests in IL&FS case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Joint MD of the company Arun K Saha and MD of transportation network K Ramchand were arrested late evening in Mumbai under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

Rail Budget: Mumbai gets 860 coaches with swanky interiors

Rail Budget: Mumbai gets 860 coaches with swanky interiors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Mumbai locals will get a swanky look with state-of-the art coaches.

120 lakh rail tickets bought online remain unbooked

120 lakh rail tickets bought online remain unbooked

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Over 120 lakh railway tickets purchased through IRCTC website from April last year to June remained unbooked despite making of payments due to network failure and entry of wrong password by passengers, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday.

Cyclone Biparjoy's Landfall: What You Must Know

Cyclone Biparjoy's Landfall: What You Must Know

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

'Areas within 100 km of the landfall could suffer catastrophic effect.'

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'If you give your ID and password to somebody else, how can anybody blame the technology for that problem?'

Alert motorman saves girl attempting suicide on Mumbai rail tracks

Alert motorman saves girl attempting suicide on Mumbai rail tracks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

An alert local motorman saved a 15-year-old girl in Mumbai who tried committing suicide by jumping before a train at suburban Malad by timely applying brakes, police said on Monday.

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

CBI techie arrested for subverting rail ticketing system through illicit software

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The CBI said the software enables the user to save all required details to book Tatkal tickets beforehand.

Jet Airways looks to expand in Europe

Jet Airways looks to expand in Europe

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Jet Airways plans to connect European cities through its partnership with Thalys rail network. Since last week the airline has been offering connectivity to Paris via Brussels on Thalys train network.

No blockade, all tracks cleared, says Punjab; Railways disagrees

No blockade, all tracks cleared, says Punjab; Railways disagrees

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

'The rail network all across the state of Punjab is presently totally clear for uninterrupted movement of goods trains,' a home department statement said in Chandigarh. However, hours after the Punjab government's statement, the Railways accused it of 'misguiding' people over the extent of blockade of rail tracks in the state by the protesting farmers.

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Thackeray was speaking virtually after the inauguration of a water taxi service, linking Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai, and the Belapur jetty in the neighbouring township.

Now, rail tickets at IOC petrol pumps

Now, rail tickets at IOC petrol pumps

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Railway tickets can now be booked at select Indian Oil petrol pumps and LPG stations, following an agreement between IOC and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation in this regard.

How travel has become a nightmare in Indian Railways

How travel has become a nightmare in Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Indian Railways is one of the biggest and busiest rail networks in the world, operating 9,000 passenger trains and transporting up to 20 million passengers every day.

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation, railway and metro projects in the state worth Rs 4,500 crore.

Ganga to get country's first inland waterway

Ganga to get country's first inland waterway

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

India, World Bank ink $375 mn deal to help develop country's first waterway

Kailash Gehlot presents Delhi budget, remembers Sisodia

Kailash Gehlot presents Delhi budget, remembers Sisodia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Delhi government's budget size for 2022-23 was Rs 75,800 crore and Rs 69,000 crore in the preceding year.

In order not to alienate majority...: Tharoor's message to Cong

In order not to alienate majority...: Tharoor's message to Cong

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Tharoor said the Congress should stand up for its foundational principles.

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

'We are well prepared for any eventualities'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Guarding the borders in extreme weather conditions is not easy and most people don't realize it is a very tough job.'

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

He said his government's goal is to make Delhi a grand city equipped with all the facilities as expected of the capital of the country.

Rail Budget 2013: Plan to borrow Rs 151bn from mkts

Rail Budget 2013: Plan to borrow Rs 151bn from mkts

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

India's railway will borrow Rs 151.03 billion ($2.80 billion) from markets for the financial year 2013/2014.

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

People will be able to cut commute times significantly.

BJP woos Manipur with free scooters for girls, Rs 100-cr start-up fund

BJP woos Manipur with free scooters for girls, Rs 100-cr start-up fund

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The BJP also promised Rs 25,000 to girls from economically weaker sections under the 'Rani Gaidinliu Nupi Maheiroi Singi Scheme' if voted back to power.

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday a record sum of Rs 1.10 lakh crore for the Railways, out of which Rs 1.07 lakh crore is for capital expenditure, and said the national transporter would monetise the dedicated freight corridors after its commissioning. Presenting the Union Budget 2021-22, Sitharaman also applauded the services provided by the Railways to transport essential goods across the country during the coronavirus lockdown.

India's cleanest railway station in 2018 is...

India's cleanest railway station in 2018 is...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Railway stations -- Beas, Vishakhapatnam, Khammam, Secunderabad, Ahmednagar and Jammu Tawi are the top ranked railway stations by cleanliness.

IRCTC, BHEL in talks for a JV to run private trains

IRCTC, BHEL in talks for a JV to run private trains

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) are in talks for a partnership to run private trains. According to officials in the know, the two public sector undertakings (PSUs) are planning to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to run passenger trains on routes for which IRCTC has put in bids. "BHEL will be putting in the money required for private rail service, while IRCTC is going to focus on operational requirements," an official said. "IRCTC's business model has not been capital expenditure-focussed. It has built only operational enhancements," he added. Bids for public private partnerships (PPPs) in passenger train operations were opened last month.

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Besides facilitating travel by easing the traffic bottlenecks, the approved lines would help the upcoming industries in the region.

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Long queues of passengers were seen outside various Delhi Metro stations on Wednesday morning, a day after new restrictions were put in place by authorities, including running of its trains with only 50 per cent seating capacity and no provision for standing for commuters, in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in Delhi.

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Railways launched the Google's free Wi-Fi service at Vijayawada, Kachiguda and Raipur stations.

'Hindu gods wont forgive the Railway Min for neglecting Uttarakhand'

'Hindu gods wont forgive the Railway Min for neglecting Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The Rail Budget is full of hollow promises, the Congress leader said.

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Indian Railways is in talks with Reliance Jio Infocomm to allow the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom major's use of its towers. The aim is seamless mobile and internet connectivity for passengers along the 67,368-km of tracks. The Railway Board has entrusted its RailTel Corporation arm to work on the modalities with Jio. The Jio tie-up is expected to bring down its telecom bill by at least 35 per cent from this financial year.

Japan Delhi Metro's knight in shining armour again

Japan Delhi Metro's knight in shining armour again

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Sharp jump in soft loans to help DMRC finance surge in construction cost.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

Railway usage: Top 10 nations

Railway usage: Top 10 nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Railways are one of the best modes of transport.

Google launches free public Wi-Fi service at five railway stations

Google launches free public Wi-Fi service at five railway stations

Rediff.com9 May 2016

With these launches, the service is now live and available to users at 15 stations across the country.

Is the Modi govt serious about transforming Railways?

Is the Modi govt serious about transforming Railways?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

While the government's intention is to revamp the country's rail network, a half-hearted attempt at creating a more efficient organisation could derail the whole process.

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

Will India ever get such trains?

Will India ever get such trains?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

India is yet to boast of a bullet train.

India invites France to 'open shops' for railway projects

India invites France to 'open shops' for railway projects

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The government on Monday invited France to "open shops" in the country to execute Railway projects and sought co-operation in areas of safety, customer service and high-speed train service.

Will bullet train start running from 2023?

Will bullet train start running from 2023?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Apart from land acquisition, another major cause for concern before the project is cost escalation owing to a fall in the rupee against the Japanese yen.

Motorola bags deal for Mumbai, Delhi Metro

Motorola bags deal for Mumbai, Delhi Metro

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Under the contracts, Motorola will supply its scalable Dimetra IP system, which will enable secure and seamless communications essential for ensuring passenger safety and security and is capable of full interoperability across multiple user segments.