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Nearly 1.5 lakh tickets booked in first 2 hrs for trains running from June 1

Nearly 1.5 lakh tickets booked in first 2 hrs for trains running from June 1

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The railways said these trains will be "special trains run on the pattern of regular trains", covering tier 2 cities and also major state capitals like Mumbai and Kolkata.

India's fastest train to run on Delhi-Agra section in November

India's fastest train to run on Delhi-Agra section in November

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The first high speed train with a speed of 160 kilometer per hour will run on Delhi-Agra section in November this year as Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is all set to roll out first rake of fourteen coaches of the train.

200 non-AC trains to run daily from June 1: Goyal

200 non-AC trains to run daily from June 1: Goyal

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'Indian Railways will run 200 non-AC trains daily as per the time table from June 1 for which online booking will start soon,' Goyal said in a tweet. He also said that within the next two days Indian Railways will double the number of Shramik Special Trains to 400 per day.

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

A railway official said the Talgo run was only a trial and, in case of launch of commercial services, clearance from CRS would be taken

IRCTC scam: Bail granted to Lalu's wife Rabri, son Tejashwi

IRCTC scam: Bail granted to Lalu's wife Rabri, son Tejashwi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The court granted bail to Rabri and Tejashwi Yadav in the CBI case on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh and a surety of a like amount.

302 Shramik trains ferried 3.4 lakh migrants so far

302 Shramik trains ferried 3.4 lakh migrants so far

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Since the beginning of running the Shramik Special trains, Gujarat remained one of the top originating stations followed by Kerala.

After blockbuster IPO, IRCTC makes grand debut on stock market

After blockbuster IPO, IRCTC makes grand debut on stock market

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The company's market valuation stood at Rs 10,972 crore in morning trade.

Mumbai local trains open for all after 10 months

Mumbai local trains open for all after 10 months

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The general public is allowed to travel in the suburban trains from the time of start of services for the day till 7 am, from 12 noon to 4 pm, and from 9 pm till the closure of services for the day.

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Special Judge Arun Bharadwaj granted relief to Prasad after he was produced before the court through video conference from a Ranchi jail, where he is lodged in another case, as he was unable to come due to health reasons.

With comfortable coal stocks, no power crisis this festive season

With comfortable coal stocks, no power crisis this festive season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

India is unlikely to see a repeat of the 2021 energy crisis this festive season as coal-fired power stations across the country have comfortable levels of the fuel stock to meet electricity demand of the world's fastest expanding major economy.

Fully vaccinated Mumbaikars can travel in local trains from August 15

Fully vaccinated Mumbaikars can travel in local trains from August 15

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

"We are providing some relaxations now but if cases go up, we will have to resort to lockdown again. So I appeal to you to not invite another wave of Covid," Thackeray said.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

Bitter medicine to be swallowed for economy: Venkaiah on rail fare hike

Bitter medicine to be swallowed for economy: Venkaiah on rail fare hike

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Attacking the previous government, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said the hike in rail fares was "thrusted upon" by the United Progressive Alliance, but it was a "bitter medicine" that had to be swallowed in the interest of sound health of the economy.

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

India's 1st high-speed train to arrive next week

India's 1st high-speed train to arrive next week

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Talgo's Series 9 locomotive to cut Delhi-Mumbai travel time to 12 hours

First Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on June 21, to cover Ramayan circuit

First Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on June 21, to cover Ramayan circuit

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The proposed 18-day Bharat Gaurav Tourist train tour has its first stop at Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, where tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhumi temple and Hanuman temple.

Rail Budget: New slogans, fancy acronyms mask disappointing facts

Rail Budget: New slogans, fancy acronyms mask disappointing facts

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Suresh Prabhu is trapped in the 'rhetoric of his own government'.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

When there is a state government committed to development, it is important that Mumbai has a civic body that, too, shares that goal, Modi said.

Ranji round-up: Dominant Saurashtra thrash Delhi

Ranji round-up: Dominant Saurashtra thrash Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A summary of Thursday's action in the Ranji Trophy group stage matches.

16 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks crushed by goods train

16 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks crushed by goods train

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The migrant workers were walking along the rail tracks apparently to escape the attention of police. A video clip from the scene of the tragedy shows the bodies of migrant workers lying on the tracks and nearby with their meagre personal belongings scattered around.

Now, 1,700 passengers, 3 stops for Shramik trains

Now, 1,700 passengers, 3 stops for Shramik trains

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Bihar has accepted the most workers back with 100 trains, West Bengal has given nod to two, while eight more trains are in the pipeline.

Agnipath: Veterans fail to find govt jobs after retirement

Agnipath: Veterans fail to find govt jobs after retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Even as Union ministers allay misgivings over Agnipath, figures show a meagre 2.4 per cent of the ex-servicemen who applied for a government job could get one as the Centre and the states have been unable to recruit against the reserved quotas. Public sector undertakings (PSUs), ministries, and officials of Sainik Boards have blamed it on the lack of skill among ex-servicemen. They say veterans' inability to qualify in selection exams is one of reasons for this. Also, non-recognition of qualifications obtained from the military are reasons why their recruitment has remained significantly low, pushing them towards low-skill jobs.

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category at 265 on Saturday as residents flouted the ban on firecrackers in parts of the national capital ahead of Diwali, according to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data.

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Debroy worked as a consultant in the Department of Economic Affairs in Finance Ministry.

As Russia Attacks, Ukranians Flee Kyiv

As Russia Attacks, Ukranians Flee Kyiv

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Glimpses of the aftermath after Russia attacked Kyiv, the Ukranian capital.

Pvt operators for bullet train on RailMin radar

Pvt operators for bullet train on RailMin radar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

DMRC-like SPV to be floated in a month for the Rs 98,000 crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

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