News for 'Route Kilometres'

Shramik trains ferried 44 lakh migrants since May 1

Shramik trains ferried 44 lakh migrants since May 1

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Of the total trains, 2,875 have terminated, while 401 are in transit. The top five states and union territories from where maximum trains originated are Gujarat (897), Maharashtra (590), Punjab (358), Uttar Pradesh (232) and Delhi (200).

Private train operations likely by April 2023: Railways

Private train operations likely by April 2023: Railways

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The introduction of private players would mean that trains will be available on demand and that passenger waitlist will decrease.

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests violation of airspace

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests violation of airspace

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

"Pakistan Air Force continuously monitored the complete flight path of the flying object from its point of origin in Sirsa in India till its point of impact near Mian Channu and initiated requisite tactical actions in accordance with standard operating procedures," Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar said.

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

On the other hand, the Yogi Adityanath government has 'completed nine lakh houses under the scheme and 14 lakh are under construction', Modi said, reeling out comparative figures.

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Srinu Bugatha, Sudha Singh win Indian Elite category.

These cities help Indian airlines make money!

These cities help Indian airlines make money!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

If you have thought that the most profitable international routes for direct flights from India are to the busiest US or European cities, then think again.

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Many Cong leaders detained during gherao of Raj Bhavans across states

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers continued their protests in several states on Thursday against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald money-laundering case with many of them taken into preventive custody including former Union minister Renuka Chowdhury in Hyderabad after she allegedly grabbed the collar of a police official.

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

Know Dhauli Ganga: The river that was flooded by glacial break

Know Dhauli Ganga: The river that was flooded by glacial break

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Originating from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand, the Dhauli Ganga flows in a meandering course, which takes it through the Nanda Devi National Park.

Pay up to Rs 8,500 extra per air ticket so that aam aadmi can fly!

Pay up to Rs 8,500 extra per air ticket so that aam aadmi can fly!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The levy will come into effect from December 1, 2016

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

PHOTOS: Protesting farmers turn Mumbai's Azad Maidan red

PHOTOS: Protesting farmers turn Mumbai's Azad Maidan red

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Scenes from Azad Maidan.

Will the Railway Minister hike fares this time?

Will the Railway Minister hike fares this time?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Big challenge to garner sizeable additional resources.

Trupti Desai's Bhumata Brigade detained en route to Trimbakeshwar Temple

Trupti Desai's Bhumata Brigade detained en route to Trimbakeshwar Temple

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Though some Hindutva groups have said they will prevent the women's group from entering the temple.

Why India's asset monetisation dream may be hard to achieve

Why India's asset monetisation dream may be hard to achieve

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

India was among the top-five economies with the largest general government capital stock level, said, in 2015, an International Monetary Fund report called "Making Public Investment More Efficient". The report fuelled a debate on countries sitting on piles of cash that could be used better. India was believed to have public assets worth $4.5 trillion. The report urged countries to start asset recycling. Six years after the report, Australia's success in asset recycling has turned India into a believer; despite doing averagely in its previous efforts on roads, railways or meeting its divestment targets.

The Indian Soldier Missing In Pakistan

The Indian Soldier Missing In Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

It is 25 years since Captain Sanjit Bhattacharjee went missing during a patrol on the India Pakistan border. Pakistan has never acknowledged his captivity.

Longest train journeys in India

Longest train journeys in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Indian Railways has 114,500 kilometres of total track over a route of 65,000 kilometres and 7,500 stations.

Javadekar refuses to comment on Aarey issue

Javadekar refuses to comment on Aarey issue

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Responding to a question on the issue of felling trees in Mumbai's Aarey forest, in which the Supreme Court has restrained authorities from cutting anymore trees, Javadekar told the reporters that he would not like to comment on a sub judice matter.

Worrying! PLA advances in Ladakh

Worrying! PLA advances in Ladakh

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

With the two armies again in a face-off at multiple points, there is apprehension of renewed clashes.

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Chanu ended India's over two-decade-long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics.

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin is looking beyond the current regime in Kyiv. Of course, if the Western military assistance to Kyiv continues in any form, Washington knows that Russia will regard it as a hostile act and there will be severe consequences, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'You can kill me if you want'

'You can kill me if you want'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'They asked me if I was a devout Muslim and if I could recite the Kalma.' Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava knew his game was up. 'They threatened me with dire consequences if I didn't tell the truth.'

India's amazing railway bridges

India's amazing railway bridges

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The Indian Railways has some of the best railway bridges in the world.

Pak unrelenting over India's Kartarpur demands: MEA

Pak unrelenting over India's Kartarpur demands: MEA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

There were three issues on which the Indian side asked Pakistan to show some flexibility.

Best of International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Best of International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

It's hard not to get skin tingles when you see these stunning images. They are winning pictures and shortlisted entries from the sixth annual International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. More than 3,400 photos were entered into the contest from both amateur and professional photographers from around the globe. The shots feature everything from remote beaches to moody mountain ranges.

First high speed train on Delhi-Agra section on Nov 10

First high speed train on Delhi-Agra section on Nov 10

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The first high-speed train between Delhi and Agra with a speed of 160 km per hour is expected to run on November 10 as Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory is all set to roll out the first rake of fourteen coaches of the train.

World's longest railway tunnel

World's longest railway tunnel

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The daunting excavation work to build the world's longest railway tunnel beneath the Swiss Alps is complete.

All eyes on PM's mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

All eyes on PM's mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally on Sunday at the large Ramlila Maidan, a little over a kilometre from Old Delhi's Daryaganj that was hit by violence during a protest against the amended Citizenship Act. Elaborate security arrangements has been made for the rally.

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

India's impressive railway stations

India's impressive railway stations

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The Indian Railways has one of the busiest and largest railway networks in the world.

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Rediff.com19 May 2020

An unspecified number of people were evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha where Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore were likely to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by high-velocity winds, particularly on May 19 and 20, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

Vistara plans to spread its wings beyond India skies

Vistara plans to spread its wings beyond India skies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

By 2023, Vistara's hangars will house a total of 70 aircraft, up from the current 42.

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'Because of the UN vote.'

Kashmiri Pandits return home for Khir Bhawani mela

Kashmiri Pandits return home for Khir Bhawani mela

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Thousands of Pandits arrived in Kashmir Valley on Tuesday to keep their date with their holy annual festival at Khir Bhawani temple at Tullamulla, 26 kilometre from Srinagar in north Kashmir Ganderbal district.

World's longest and deepest rail tunnel opens

World's longest and deepest rail tunnel opens

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Switzerland has opened the largest and deepest railway tunnel across the Alps.

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

Nepalese soldier wins Tenzing-Hillary Marathon on Everest

Nepalese soldier wins Tenzing-Hillary Marathon on Everest

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Nepali soldier Bed Bahadur Sunuwar won the world's highest marathon in the snow-covered foothills of Mount Everest.

World's longest train tunnel

World's longest train tunnel

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is one of the world's most beautiful engineering marvels.