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Meerut cinema gets threat allegedly from LeT

Meerut cinema gets threat allegedly from LeT

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The letter states plans to eliminate Sonia Gandhi and President Kalam.

Youth killed on moving train in Telangana while resisting theft; 4 held

Youth killed on moving train in Telangana while resisting theft; 4 held

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A 25-year-old man was killed on a moving train in Telangana after he confronted four men who had stolen his money. The victim, Shashank Ramsingh Raj, was traveling from Secunderabad to Jhansi when the incident occurred. The thieves, who were later detained by the Government Railway Police (GRP), allegedly stole Rs 1,700 from Raj's pocket and also stole another passenger's mobile phone. When Raj confronted them, a brawl ensued, during which Raj was kicked and punched mercilessly. He later vomited blood and fell unconscious. Raj was pronounced dead upon arrival at Nagpur station. The case has been transferred to the GRP at Mancherial in Telangana.

PIX: When the President of India travelled by train...

PIX: When the President of India travelled by train...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Here's looking at other Presidents who have travelled by train.

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Rediff.com30 May 2025

As we continue our climb, I meet 59-year-old Pushpa Devi from Banaras. I stare at her in wonderment when she tells me this is her 45th visit to the temple. She is equally bewildered to hear this is my first visit!What is it that draws her here each year? 'Bas ek shabd hai. Shraddha. (There is just one word. Faith.)'

Railways marks its 167th anniversary without passengers

Railways marks its 167th anniversary without passengers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

On this day 167 years ago, the wheels of the first passenger train in the country from Mumbai to Thane started rolling.

Balasore accident: 123 trains cancelled, 56 diverted

Balasore accident: 123 trains cancelled, 56 diverted

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The cancelled trains include Sealdah-Puri Duronto, Howrah-Chennai Mail, Kanyakumari-Howrah Express, Shalimar Express, Tirupati Weekly Superfast Express, SMVT-Bengaluru Superfast Express, Santraganchi AC Superfast, Purulia-Villupuram.

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At least 12 passengers were killed on Wednesday evening when they jumped from their train in panic due to a 'fire incident', only to be run over by another train on the adjacent tracks in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, officials said.

Man arrested on suspicion of alleged ISIS links granted bail

Man arrested on suspicion of alleged ISIS links granted bail

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A Hyderabad-based man, alleged to be involved in chatting on Jihadi websites about the dreaded ISIS, was on Wednesday granted bail by a Delhi court.

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

Is Indian Railways for the people?

Is Indian Railways for the people?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The lawmakers seem as uninterested as those who use the railways.

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

Mega Infrastructure Push In Ayodhya

Mega Infrastructure Push In Ayodhya

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The push to develop Ayodhya as a tourism centre, accompanied by large-scale infrastructure projects, comes on the back of years of limited income growth and tourist inflows.

Nepalese boy, women among 13 killed in Jalgaon train mishap

Nepalese boy, women among 13 killed in Jalgaon train mishap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At least four out of the 13 persons killed in the Jalgaon train accident have been identified as hailing from Nepal, authorities said on Thursday.

Fire breaks out in Bihar-bound train in UP; 8 hurt, 3 coaches damaged

Fire breaks out in Bihar-bound train in UP; 8 hurt, 3 coaches damaged

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The cause of the fire, which broke out around 5:30 pm, was not known immediately. Plumes of black smoke were seen billowing out from the coaches.

Is Rahul Trying To Be A Carpenter?

Is Rahul Trying To Be A Carpenter?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'Today I went to Asia's largest furniture market located in Kirti Nagar, Delhi and met the carpenter brothers. Apart from being hard workers, they are also amazing artists experts at carving durability and beauty,' Rahul tweeted.

Vande Bharat train with MP Chandra Shekhar Azad onboard stoned in UP

Vande Bharat train with MP Chandra Shekhar Azad onboard stoned in UP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Asked about the incident, Railway Protection Force sub-inspector, Manoj Gautam said that the matter is being probed.

Consider plea to hold 'Muslim Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila maidan: HC to police

Consider plea to hold 'Muslim Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila maidan: HC to police

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Justice Subramonium Prasad asked the organisation to give the list of speakers at the event to the Delhi Police and listed the case for further hearing on Thursday.

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'No linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen,' an order by the Railways said. The order also said that there would be no provision of 'tatkal' and 'premium tatkal' accommodation and there will be very few stoppages during the journey.

Rana joined 26/11 plot in 2005, facilitated Headley's Indian visa: NIA

Rana joined 26/11 plot in 2005, facilitated Headley's Indian visa: NIA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian national convicted in the United States for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India. Rana, a close associate of Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, was involved in the conspiracy from 2005 onwards and assisted Headley in obtaining a visa for India. He is the third person to be sent on trial in India for the 26/11 attacks after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal. Rana's extradition comes after US President Donald Trump approved the request.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Farmers to intensify anti-govt protest, to continue stir during LS polls

Farmers to intensify anti-govt protest, to continue stir during LS polls

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer organisations that spearheaded the 2021 protest, adopted the resolution to "intensify the fight against the policies of the Union government to save farming, food security, land and livelihoods of the people".

Passengers praise Railways for isolation coaches -- barring mosquitoes

Passengers praise Railways for isolation coaches -- barring mosquitoes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Clean toilets, colour-coded dustbins, comfortable beds, oxygen cylinders and all amenities one can expect in a top class hospital -- the first inmates of the train coaches converted into isolation wards have come away praising Indian Railways for providing a unique solution to care for suspected COVID-19 patients.

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

At the age of 15, she is all set to graduate in Psychology from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore.

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ayodhya on December 30, the streets in the temple town in Uttar Pradesh are being decorated with flowers to give the city a 'divine look'.

AAI to modernise Chennai airport

AAI to modernise Chennai airport

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The committee also cleared the Rs 5,000-crore (Rs 50-billion) modernisation plan for the New Delhi Railway Station.

Vande Bharat All Set For The Mountains

Vande Bharat All Set For The Mountains

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The new Vande Bharat Express train is specially designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir's challenging winter conditions for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route.

Modi to launch projects worth Rs 50,000cr in 4 states

Modi to launch projects worth Rs 50,000cr in 4 states

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Rajasthan on July 7 and 8 during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of about 50 projects worth around Rs 50,000 crore, official sources said Tuesday.

Off-duty ticket checker urinates on woman railway passenger, sacked

Off-duty ticket checker urinates on woman railway passenger, sacked

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Munna Kumar, the accused train ticket examiner (TTE), has been arrested, a Government Railway Police official said on Tuesday.

Laloo to travel incognito to check services

Laloo to travel incognito to check services

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

The minister paid a surprise visit to the New Delhi railway station late on Wednesday night.

Fog reduces visibility to 0 in North India; 18 trains delayed

Fog reduces visibility to 0 in North India; 18 trains delayed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'Dense' to 'very dense' fog prevailed in parts of Punjab, Haryana, west Rajasthan, Bihar, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Assam.

UP on alert after LeT threatens to blow up Kashi Vishwanath temple, stations

UP on alert after LeT threatens to blow up Kashi Vishwanath temple, stations

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A letter by a LeT commander threatened to blow up the Saharanpur and Hapur railway stations and other stations as well.

Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derails near Kanpur

Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derails near Kanpur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

15 people injured; those with minor injuries were provided an immediate compensation of Rs 5,000, and one with serious injuries was given Rs 25,000.

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land deals are being discussed at every other table -- one on one or among groups.

Railways runs special trains for people stranded in flood-hit J&K

Railways runs special trains for people stranded in flood-hit J&K

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Northern Railway has taken several measures for the people stranded in flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir, like running special trains from Katra, Udhampur and Jammu to different parts of the country and attaching extra coaches to regular services.

Fire in Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express kitchen

Fire in Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express kitchen

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Fire tenders fought for two hours to douse the flame

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

How Railways is ferrying 10 mn workers

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Ferrying migrant workers back to their states would be the largest special service by any railway network in the world in one go. Here's how the transporter manages it.

Violence in Maha town over vandalising Constitution replica, 50 held

Violence in Maha town over vandalising Constitution replica, 50 held

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Violence erupted in the central Maharashtra city of Parbhani after a replica of the Constitution was vandalized. Around 50 people have been detained for the protests, while a man with mental health issues has been arrested for allegedly damaging the replica. Opposition leaders condemned the incident, calling for strict action against those responsible. The situation is under control, but tensions remain high in the city.

Manipur tribal body leader booked for promoting enmity

Manipur tribal body leader booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Registering a 'zero FIR' based on a complaint by a trader, the Manipur police filed the case in Imphal sub-division.

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.