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Two Arrested for Murder Near Delhi Metro Station

Two Arrested for Murder Near Delhi Metro Station

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man near the Samaypur Badli Metro station in Delhi, following an argument.

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.

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.

Underground Mumbai Metro station flooded amid heavy rain

Underground Mumbai Metro station flooded amid heavy rain

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) was forced to suspend the operation after flooding was reported at the underground Acharya Atre Chowk station.

Knife Attack Near Delhi Metro: Juveniles Held for Stabbing Two Men

Knife Attack Near Delhi Metro: Juveniles Held for Stabbing Two Men

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two juveniles have been apprehended by Delhi police after allegedly stabbing two young men near a metro station. The attack stemmed from a prior dispute where the victims allegedly bullied the accused.

Cable Theft on Delhi Metro's Pink Line Causes Signalling Disruption

Cable Theft on Delhi Metro's Pink Line Causes Signalling Disruption

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing signalling cables on the newly-inaugurated Delhi Metro corridor between Deepali Chowk and Majlis Park, causing disruption to the signalling system.

Tejasvi Surya detained during Bengaluru Metro fare hike protest

Tejasvi Surya detained during Bengaluru Metro fare hike protest

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained for protesting against a metro fare hike in Bengaluru, demanding affordable public transport. The protest followed a statement by the Deputy Chief Minister and highlighted the issue of public transport costs.

Fire in basement of Mumbai's BKC metro station hits services

Fire in basement of Mumbai's BKC metro station hits services

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A fire broke out in the basement of the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) underground metro station in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, leading to suspension of rail services there for more than two hours as a precautionary measure, officials said.

Delhi Court Affirms Conviction, Highlights Women's Safety on Public Transport

Delhi Court Affirms Conviction, Highlights Women's Safety on Public Transport

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi court has upheld the conviction of a man for sexually harassing a woman on the Delhi Metro, emphasising the need for enhanced safety measures for women on public transport.

Bangladeshi Deportees Apprehended in Delhi for Illegal Re-entry and Unlawful Activities

Bangladeshi Deportees Apprehended in Delhi for Illegal Re-entry and Unlawful Activities

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two Bangladeshi nationals, previously deported from India, have been arrested in Delhi for illegally re-entering the country and resuming unlawful activities. The individuals were apprehended near Jahangirpuri Metro Station and are now facing deportation proceedings.

Modi flags off India's fastest metro system in Meerut

Modi flags off India's fastest metro system in Meerut

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train, enhancing urban and regional connectivity in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

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.

Leaving Metro Stations Which Have Been Home

Leaving Metro Stations Which Have Been Home

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The Ukrainian authorities have plan to restart the Kharkiv metro and have asked thousands of people still sheltering at metro stations to leave, saying that it is now safe enough to go home.

Three Arrested for Cable Theft at Delhi Metro Depot

Three Arrested for Cable Theft at Delhi Metro Depot

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

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.

Delhi Man Killed in Road Accident Involving Scooter, Car, and Bus

Delhi Man Killed in Road Accident Involving Scooter, Car, and Bus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man died in Delhi after his scooter collided with an open car door and he was subsequently run over by a DTC bus. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

World's 25 stunning metro stations

World's 25 stunning metro stations

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The world's first metro system, London Underground opened in 1863.

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The incident took place around 12:20pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of Johnson and Johnson factory in Mulund area.

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.

Green signal for Rs 22,000 cr Mumbai-Navi Mumbai airport Metro project

Green signal for Rs 22,000 cr Mumbai-Navi Mumbai airport Metro project

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved a 35-km Metro project to connect the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airports at a cost of over Rs 22,000 crore.

UN report links JeM to Red Fort blast, warns of women-only terror wing

UN report links JeM to Red Fort blast, warns of women-only terror wing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A UN Security Council report indicates that Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was reportedly linked to a terror attack on the Red Fort in New Delhi. The report also highlights JeM's activities, including the establishment of a women-only wing and its presence in the region.

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.

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

Rediff.com3 days ago

PhonePe has launched the 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) aimed at digitising transit payments across India. The card enables quick, tap-and-pay transactions on NCMC-enabled services like metros, buses, and trains, even without internet connectivity.

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations. The incident, stemming from long-standing disputes, led to protests and heightened tensions in the area.

BMW driver faces culpable homicide charge in Sep Delhi accident

BMW driver faces culpable homicide charge in Sep Delhi accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Delhi Police inform court that a BMW driver involved in a fatal accident last September is charged with culpable homicide for allegedly delaying medical assistance to the victim.

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Delhi have apprehended seven individuals, including a minor, following the death of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations. The incident sparked tensions and protests in the area.

Pakistani Court Sentences PTI Leaders for May 9 Violence

Pakistani Court Sentences PTI Leaders for May 9 Violence

Rediff.com6 days ago

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has sentenced 47 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and supporters to 10 years in prison for their involvement in vandalism and violence during a protest in May 2023.

AAP dharna hits commuters hard, metro stations closed

AAP dharna hits commuters hard, metro stations closed

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Commuters were hit hard for the second day on Tuesday due to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's dharna in the heart of the capital with authorities shutting down four metro stations and buses being diverted.

Seven Arrested in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Arrested in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations.

4 Metro stations near PM's residence closed

4 Metro stations near PM's residence closed

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Four metro stations near the prime minister's official residence here were closed on Thursday as a precautionary measure following a call by Team Anna Hazare to people to hold a protest there.

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations.

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.

Ashwini Vaishnaw: BJP to End TMC's 15-Year Rule in West Bengal

Ashwini Vaishnaw: BJP to End TMC's 15-Year Rule in West Bengal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted that the BJP will form the government in West Bengal after the upcoming assembly elections, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule. He criticised the TMC for vote-bank politics, hindering development, and failing to protect women, while promising unprecedented development under a BJP government.

Woman shot dead at Delhi Metro station

Woman shot dead at Delhi Metro station

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A 25-year-old woman was shot dead and her father injured allegedly by the woman's husband in a metro station in east Delhi, police said.

Delhi on alert over LeT terror plot to 'avenge' Pak mosque blast

Delhi on alert over LeT terror plot to 'avenge' Pak mosque blast

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The alert comes in the backdrop of the deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed at least 13 people.

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.

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

In a major counter-terror operation spanning three states, the Delhi Police has dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module comprising eight operatives, including seven Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India and procured forged identity documents, an official said on Sunday.

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.

Long wait for tickets ends at metro stations

Long wait for tickets ends at metro stations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is set to install automatic ticket vending machines at select metro stations in the national capital. Commuters will be able to get their metro tokens from the vending machines installed at Barakambha Road, Central Secretariat and Vishwa Vidayalaya metro stations from the end of April. The DMRC has procured 16 such machines to be installed at various metro stations in the capital.

Brussels' Maelbeek metro station reopens a month after bombings

Brussels' Maelbeek metro station reopens a month after bombings

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The reopening of the station early on Monday brought the Belgian capital's underground network back up to full capacity.

Red Fort blast: Cops register FIR under UAPA, Explosives Act

Red Fort blast: Cops register FIR under UAPA, Explosives Act

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Raids are being conducted at multiple locations by Delhi Police. The national capital has been placed on high alert with strict vigil being maintained at the airport, railway stations and bus terminals.