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Ahead of G20 Summit, pro-Khalistan messages appear on Delhi Metro stations

Ahead of G20 Summit, pro-Khalistan messages appear on Delhi Metro stations

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

A senior police officer said unidentified people wrote ''Delhi Banega Khalistan" and "Khalistan Zindabad'' on the walls of at least five Delhi Metro stations.

Mumbai's Nehru Centre metro station is now called...

Mumbai's Nehru Centre metro station is now called...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Mumbai Congress has accused the ruling BJP of deliberately omitting Jawaharlal Nehru's name from the Science Centre Metro station on Line 3, alleging it's a deliberate attempt to malign his legacy.

Vajpayee inaugurates Delhi Metro

Vajpayee inaugurates Delhi Metro

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

The prime minister said that the rail transport system will reduce traffic congestion and pollution

Delhi blast tragedy: Gambhir, Dhawan express shock

Delhi blast tragedy: Gambhir, Dhawan express shock

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has condoled the loss of lives in the blast in the national capital on Monday evening and wished for a speedy recovery to the injured.

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Delhi Police has arrested a 30-year-old man and detained one more in connection with writing pro-Khalistan messages on the walls of four Delhi Metro stations ahead of the G20 Summit, officials said.

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost.

Now, Take a Swadeshi Ride with Bharat Taxi

Now, Take a Swadeshi Ride with Bharat Taxi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Bharat Taxi platform is already positioning itself as the world's largest driver-owned mobility network, with more than 51,000 drivers across cars, autos, and bikes registered in New Delhi and Saurashtra, Gujarat.

Yamuna floodwater causes massive traffic jams in Delhi

Yamuna floodwater causes massive traffic jams in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Yamuna floodwater caused massive traffic jams in Delhi, disrupting morning rush-hour traffic and leaving commuters stranded for hours. Key stretches like Kashmere Gate, Ring Road, and Kalindi Kunj were heavily congested.

Delhi student suicide: 'He said teachers tortured him a lot'

Delhi student suicide: 'He said teachers tortured him a lot'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Deepshikha, the woman who saw the school student last time, before he headed to the Rajendra Place Metro Station in New Delhi and allegedly died by suicide, said that he looked disturbed and told her that the teachers 'tortured' him.

Driverless train operations flagged off on Delhi Metro's Pink Line

Driverless train operations flagged off on Delhi Metro's Pink Line

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

In another milestone for the DMRC, driverless train operations on 59-km Pink Line of the Delhi Metro were flagged off on Thursday.

Commonwealth Games: Protecting Delhi's Metro

Commonwealth Games: Protecting Delhi's Metro

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

'The vulnerability of the Delhi Metro, with over 125 kms of tracks and 107 stations, 17 of them underground, comes from its easy access, enclosed and restricted space and massive movement of people on any given day.'

UK updates India travel advisory after Delhi car blast

UK updates India travel advisory after Delhi car blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The UK has updated its travel advisory for British nationals travelling to India following an explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. The advisory urges British nationals in Delhi to follow the advice of local authorities.

Delhi Metro forms safety organisation

Delhi Metro forms safety organisation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Not willing to take any more chances after three mishaps at its work sites in the last ten days, Delhi Metro on Friday set up a full time organisation to ensure safety procedures are followed and quality is not compromised. This was announced by Delhi Metro chief E Sreedharan during a review meeting of the organisation's Operations and Maintenance wing to examine the safety systems of Metro structures, stations and trains, which are currently being used by the public.

Relief for Delhi students as 10K classrooms to get air purifiers

Relief for Delhi students as 10K classrooms to get air purifiers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms to combat pollution and ensure clean air for students, criticizing the previous government's approach.

Red Fort blast toll rises to 12; Delhi on high-alert

Red Fort blast toll rises to 12; Delhi on high-alert

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening. Till last night, nine people were confirmed to have died in the blast and 20 others were injured, officials said.

Messi brings smiles to young footballers in Delhi

Messi brings smiles to young footballers in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium as the final leg of his G.O.A.T India Tour got underway in Delhi on Monday.

'Delhi, Stay Strong And Stay Safe'

'Delhi, Stay Strong And Stay Safe'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Following the high-intensity blast outside the Red Fort, which claimed the lives of at least 12 people, members of the film fraternity have come forward to condole the tragic loss.

The World's Most Polluted Place Is...

The World's Most Polluted Place Is...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Residential areas now exist cheek by jowl with smokestacks, while convoys of heavy trucks rumble through narrow roads day and night, throwing up clouds of dust.

Delhi tops metros, Mumbai second in crimes against women

Delhi tops metros, Mumbai second in crimes against women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

A National Crime Records Bureau report reveals Mumbai's crime statistics for 2023, highlighting its position among metropolitan cities in cases of assault on women, kidnapping, rape, and murder.

Ishaan Tharoor among 300 staff axed by Washington Post

Ishaan Tharoor among 300 staff axed by Washington Post

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Washington Post Guild, the union for staff members, had appealed to the public to send a message to Bezos: "Enough is enough. Without the staff of The Washington Post, there is no Washington Post."

How to make Delhi Metro a big success

How to make Delhi Metro a big success

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Listing the Delhi Metro on the stock exchange is one way to enforce financial and project discipline.

Delhi metro station collapses, 1 killed by falling debris

Delhi metro station collapses, 1 killed by falling debris

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

A 53-year-old man died on Thursday when a portion of the Gokulpuri Metro Station on the Pink Line in northeast Delhi collapsed, the police said.

Woman sexually harassed at Delhi Metro station, cops identify accused

Woman sexually harassed at Delhi Metro station, cops identify accused

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The woman alleged that a 'policeman' standing on the platform did not take any action after she approached him for help following the incident.

Delhi: 'Psycho killer' rapes woman, slashes face

Delhi: 'Psycho killer' rapes woman, slashes face

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old man allegedly raped a mentally challenged woman, slashed her face and head with a sharp object before bludgeoning her to death using a stone here, the Delhi Police said on Friday as they called the accused a 'psycho killer'.

MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

MHA gets Rs 2.55 lakh cr as Budget sharpens focus on internal security

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Union Budget 2025-26 had allocated Rs 2,33,210.68 crore (BE) to the ministry helmed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Over the years, India-EU ties have grown, and covered trade, investment, climate change, science and technology, space, digital, mobility, and connectivity.

Delhi Metro wins global award

Delhi Metro wins global award

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Adding yet another feather to its cap, Delhi Metro has bagged the honour of 'Most Improved Metro' at the 3rd Metro Awards ceremony in London.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

Unlock 4: Delhi Metro to resume services from Sep 7

Unlock 4: Delhi Metro to resume services from Sep 7

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted that he was "glad" the mertro services will resume operations in a phased manner.

Delhi blast: Area around suspects' car cordoned off

Delhi blast: Area around suspects' car cordoned off

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Police have cordoned off areas within a 200-metre radius of the red Ford EcoSport car allegedly linked to suspects behind the deadly blast in Delhi, a day after it was seized from Haryana's Faridabad district, police sources said on Thursday.

Delhi Metro gets faster, swankier

Delhi Metro gets faster, swankier

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Delhi Metro on Friday rolled out its new fleet of broad gauge trains, which are more faster and swankier than the present ones, as DMRC chief E Sreedharan promised more trains to meet the ever-increasing passenger rush on the new age transport system.

8 Countries With World's Most Frequent Travellers

8 Countries With World's Most Frequent Travellers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Who are the biggest world wanderers?

'Delhi Metro, modern India's proudest achievement'

'Delhi Metro, modern India's proudest achievement'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Minister for Urban Development S.Jaipal Reddy Union on Wednesday said that the Delhi Metro is the proudest achievement of modern India. He further mentioned that the ministry has taken some important decisions relating to urban transport to help the daily commuters and ease traffic congestion.

HC issues notice to Delhi Metro

HC issues notice to Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on a petition that stated that the DMRC was grossly negligent in connection with the Zamrudpur mishap. The petition called for the setting up of an independent committee to investigate the Zamrudpur incident, in which six persons were killed. On July 24, the high court had issued a notice to Gammon India, a contractor of Delhi Metro Rail project, on a petition filed by family of victims.

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi killed at least eight people and injured 24 others, reviving memories of past terror attacks in the city.

3 arrested in UP with explosives, cops probe Delhi blast link

3 arrested in UP with explosives, cops probe Delhi blast link

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Police were yet to disclose the nature of the explosives seized from the duo.

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Delhi Metro goes green with solar power

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Delhi Metro is turning more eco-friendly with installation of solar panels for electricity at its headquarters which will prevent 2.35 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

Malfunctioning doors jam Delhi Metro

Malfunctioning doors jam Delhi Metro

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The doors of the train running on the Anand Vihar-Dwarka line got stuck at Keerti Nagar station on Monday evening, resulting in the delay of other trains.

Delhi blast: Security tightened for India vs SA Test in Kolkata

Delhi blast: Security tightened for India vs SA Test in Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Delhi blast: Heightened security in Kolkata ahead of India-South Africa Test

Delhi police beefs up security after car blast, arms recovery

Delhi police beefs up security after car blast, arms recovery

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Delhi Police have increased security measures across the city following the recovery of suspected ammonium nitrate and arms in Faridabad, Haryana. The heightened security includes increased surveillance at border points and sensitive zones.