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Three Arrested for Cable Theft at Delhi Metro Depot

Three Arrested for Cable Theft at Delhi Metro Depot

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A scrap dealer and two others have been arrested for allegedly stealing cables and equipment from a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) depot in Azadpur.

Facial recognition tech, drones to guard R-Day celebrations in Delhi

Facial recognition tech, drones to guard R-Day celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

According to the police, the entire Kartavya Path area has been placed under constant electronic surveillance through an extensive network of CCTV cameras integrated with advanced facial recognition system (FRS) technology.

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?

CCTV shows tremors, panic inside Red Fort metro station after blast

CCTV shows tremors, panic inside Red Fort metro station after blast

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The footage shows some commuters instinctively rushing further inside the station, seeking safety as the impact of the explosion becomes apparent.

Did Al Falah doc linked to Delhi blast accused attend AIIMS interview?

Did Al Falah doc linked to Delhi blast accused attend AIIMS interview?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Delhi Police have detained three individuals, including two doctors, in connection with the car explosion near the Red Fort. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities questioning multiple people and examining potential links to a wider terror module.

Delhi 10/11 blast: Pulwama doctor was driving Hyundai i20 car

Delhi 10/11 blast: Pulwama doctor was driving Hyundai i20 car

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Hours before the blast in Delhi, eight people, including three doctors, were arrested and 2,900 kg of explosives were seized with the uncovering of a "white collar" terror module on Monday.

DMRC to file FIR over viral video of passengers jumping gates

DMRC to file FIR over viral video of passengers jumping gates

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Saturday said it has taken cognisance of a viral video showing people jumping over automated fare collection gates at the Jama Masjid metro station and was in touch with police to file a first information report (FIR).

Delhi Metro Rail a success: IIM Lucknow study

Delhi Metro Rail a success: IIM Lucknow study

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is one of the four metros in the world to have operating profits among 135 metros globally, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has concluded in a recent case study.

Fire at Mumbai's BKC metro basement, services suspended

Fire at Mumbai's BKC metro basement, services suspended

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

No injuries were reported in the blaze that erupted around 1.10 pm. It was confined to wooden sheets, furniture and construction material at a depth of 40-50 feet of the station located in Bandra East, causing heavy smoke in the area, they said.

Delhi Metro Rail Corp takes charge of Airport Express line

Delhi Metro Rail Corp takes charge of Airport Express line

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

On day one of its stand-alone operation of the airport line, Delhi Metro Rail Corp on Monday assured commuters of an uninterrupted service by taking journalists on a ride.

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Delhi Metro on Thursday said it has withdrawn a poster on breast cancer awareness that asked women 'to check your oranges' but the questions remained -- does the metaphor obscure the message, does it help women in a cloistered society get comfortable or more awkward by sexualising a body part.

All under-construction tunnels in India to be audited

All under-construction tunnels in India to be audited

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The statement by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) comes in the backdrop of collapse of under-construction Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi on November 12.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

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.

HC to hear Kejriwal's plea against arrest on Wednesday

HC to hear Kejriwal's plea against arrest on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has issued directions from the Enforcement Directorate custody to ensure that medicines and tests are available to people at all government hospitals and Mohalla Clinics, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Tuesday.

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Out of over 70,000 personnel, 14,000 will be deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said.

Delhi govt orders to inspect all abandoned borewells after man's death

Delhi govt orders to inspect all abandoned borewells after man's death

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

She said that the borewell surrounding was completely locked when the rescue teams arrived and added that the police are looking into the matter.

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

With a string of controversial videos made in Delhi Metro trains and premises going viral in the last several months, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Vikas Kumar has appealed to people to refrain from engaging in 'objectionable' activities and said steps were being taken to curb such incidents.

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Police have advised people to use the navigation app 'Mapmyindia' to get around the city till the restrictions are in place.

Rape stir: DMRC asked to respond to alibi plea of accused

Rape stir: DMRC asked to respond to alibi plea of accused

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The crime branch and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation were issued fresh notices on Thursday by a court in New Delhi on the plea of two youths that they were not part of the violent, anti-rape protests at India Gate on December 23 in which a constable had allegedly got injured and died two days later.

Rape stir: DMRC asked to respond to alibi plea of accused

Rape stir: DMRC asked to respond to alibi plea of accused

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The crime branch and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation were issued fresh notices on Thursday by a court in New Delhi on the plea of two youths that they were not part of the violent, anti-rape protests at India Gate on December 23 in which a constable had allegedly got injured and died two days later.

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Yamuna waters reach SC's door, Rajghat inundated; 3 boys drown

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The India Meteorological Department on Friday predicted that Delhi will likely receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the next 4-5 days.

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.

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.

Ready for any responsibility: 'Metroman' Sreedharan

Ready for any responsibility: 'Metroman' Sreedharan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Speaking at a rally being attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at Shangumugham, Sreedharan said he wanted to utilise his energy for the state of Kerala.

'Metro Man' Sreedharan blasts private contractors

'Metro Man' Sreedharan blasts private contractors

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Known for implementing projects with precision, Sreedharan is critical of private developers and warns against their raising claims on the government in future.

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.

IPL sidelights: Last metro to leave ITO at midnight

IPL sidelights: Last metro to leave ITO at midnight

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

"For IPL T20 matches starting at 8 pm in Firoz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi Metro is extending its last train timings from ITO metro station till midnight to facilitate cricket fans," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweeted.

Farmers' stir may be sabotaged by Pak's ISI: Intel report

Farmers' stir may be sabotaged by Pak's ISI: Intel report

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

As a precautionary measure and to avoid any turbulence in law and order situation, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has decided to keep three Metro stations -- Vishwavidyalaya, Civil Lines and Vidhan Sabha -- shut from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday.

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.

Face masks, limited hours: Centre's guidelines for Metro services

Face masks, limited hours: Centre's guidelines for Metro services

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

This comes ahead of the resumption of the functioning of metro rails across the country from September 7.

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Amid protest over the proposed ambitious semi-highspeed SilverLine rail project, also known as K-Rail, the Kerala government on Saturday published the detailed project report that estimated the cost of project to be Rs 63,941 crore.

Security forces conduct flag marches in riot-hit areas of Delhi

Security forces conduct flag marches in riot-hit areas of Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Shops and schools remained closed and streets wore a deserted look as sporadic violence continued since Monday with mobs running amok, looting shops and setting properties on fire.

Mandi House section of Delhi Metro opens to public

Mandi House section of Delhi Metro opens to public

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The metro section opened at noon on Thursday for the general public.

When Delhi Metro ran with its doors OPEN

When Delhi Metro ran with its doors OPEN

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The doors of a metro train on the HUDA City Centre-Jahangirpuri route were found to be open between two stations.

More trouble for Airport Metro Express

More trouble for Airport Metro Express

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

DMRC, Reliance Infra go for arbitration.

Delhi 'very tense', fresh stone pelting reported

Delhi 'very tense', fresh stone pelting reported

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

'We are continuously receiving calls related to incidents of violence from north-east Delhi. Commissioner of Police held a meeting at Seelampur DCP Office last night'

Aarey metro car shed scrapped, to be shifted to Kanjurmarg: Uddhav

Aarey metro car shed scrapped, to be shifted to Kanjurmarg: Uddhav

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Thackeray said the government had earlier declared 600 acre of Aarey land as forest but now it has been revised to 800 acre.

Ambani, Tata: Executioner vs. innovator

Ambani, Tata: Executioner vs. innovator

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Here is why Indians prefer leaders with efficient execution capabilities than one who has innovative skills.

India to get $22.6 bn infrastructure loan from Japan

India to get $22.6 bn infrastructure loan from Japan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

India's priority was investments by Japanese companies in infrastructure projects like Delhi Metro Rail.