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Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Delhi's minimum temperature on Wednesday morning plunged to 4.4 degrees Celsius -- the season's lowest -- making the national capital colder than Dharamsala, Nainital and Dehradun.

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The window of one of the coaches of the Rs 100-crore train was damaged.

Punjab CM stages dharna in Delhi against farm laws

Punjab CM stages dharna in Delhi against farm laws

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

He said the farmer's agitation in Punjab against the new farm laws could lead to 'serious consequences' for national security and alleged that China and Pakistan were seeking to disturb peace in the country's border state. Stressing that his intention was not to disturb peace, Singh said he was trying to 'save' his state's farmers as the Centre was 'playing with' their livelihoods.

One year on since Braveheart, teenager is gang-raped in Delhi

One year on since Braveheart, teenager is gang-raped in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A teenaged girl was gang-raped allegedly by three to four unidentified men and then dumped at a parking lot in Connaught Place in New Delhi, the police said on Wednesday

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

'The people, media and politicians are ready to listen to the troubles of Kangana Ranaut, but we are unwanted lives in the heart of Delhi.' Shine Jacob reports.

50 stations to get world class facilities

50 stations to get world class facilities

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

CST Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Howrah, Sealdah, Thiruvanathapuram, Chennai, Bhopal, Madhura Junction, New Jalpaiguri and Kochi are some of the stations that will be modernised.

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.

Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Murmu's swearing-in

Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Murmu's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

President-elect Droupadi Murmu may wear a traditional Santali saree when she takes the oath of office in Delhi on Monday.

Laloo wants buttermilk for rail passengers

Laloo wants buttermilk for rail passengers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

'The railway authorities should ensure that buttermilk is available at railway stations for commuters as an alternative to soft drinks,' he said.

Not train, Sena MP travels to Delhi by car

Not train, Sena MP travels to Delhi by car

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The development came after Gaikwad apparently booked a seat from Hyderabad to Delhi on Flight AI 551 for Wednesday, which was cancelled by the national carrier.

Ayodhya redeveloped after studying Vatican, Jerusalem, Tirupati, says architect

Ayodhya redeveloped after studying Vatican, Jerusalem, Tirupati, says architect

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Efficient land use, minimum congestion, a focus on dharamshalas (inns) and homestays, upgrading the infrastructure while retaining the historical and cultural character of the city are some of the highlights of the plan prepared by Kukreja, the managing principal of CP Kukreja Architects.

Delhi Congress leaders detained during protest against power crisis

Delhi Congress leaders detained during protest against power crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely along with scores of party workers was detained on Saturday in the Nangloi area of north Delhi when they tried to block movement of trains as part of the party's agitation against prolonged power cuts and water scarcity in the city.

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The opposition has been critical of the Centre's handling of the situation, accusing it of not doing enough to ease the hardships of the migrant workers, many of whom have lost their jobs during the lockdown which started on March 25.

Omicron cases in India rise to 236; Maharashtra, Delhi top list

Omicron cases in India rise to 236; Maharashtra, Delhi top list

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Maharashtra has recorded the maximum 65 cases of the Omicron variant followed by Delhi at 64, Telangana 24, Karnataka 19, Rajasthan 21 and Kerala 15.

Dense fog cloaks Delhi, parts of city under grip of cold wave

Dense fog cloaks Delhi, parts of city under grip of cold wave

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog prevailed in some parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), Haryana, Punjab, west Uttar Pradesh and north Rajasthan on Tuesday.

One month on, no sight of Amritpal except in CCTV footage

One month on, no sight of Amritpal except in CCTV footage

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Despite being sighted in several CCTV footage and photos with changed appearances at many places, including Patiala, Kurukshetra and Delhi, the radical preacher continued to hoodwink the police.

Severe cold conditions persist in North India

Severe cold conditions persist in North India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Delhi recorded a cold wave for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the minimum temperature at Ayanagar in southwest Delhi plunging to a numbing 1.8 degrees Celsius.

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.

China returnee found Covid positive in Agra, isolated

China returnee found Covid positive in Agra, isolated

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

"The man has been isolated at his home and teams of the health department have been asked to conduct tests of his family members and those who came in contact with him," CMO said.

Public transport resumes in Delhi after nearly 2 months

Public transport resumes in Delhi after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Delhi Transport Corporation and cluster buses resumed services with social-distancing norms and safety measures in place like use of sanitisers and masks to check the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Police apprehend 2 men carrying Rs 27 lakh new notes

Police apprehend 2 men carrying Rs 27 lakh new notes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

On a tip-off from intelligence agencies, the Crime Branch team apprehended Ajit Pal Singh and Rajender Singh on Thursday evening, said a senior police officer.

Consultant appointed for world-class rail stations

Consultant appointed for world-class rail stations

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The stations are Secunderabad, Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata, Chennai Central and Anand Vihar, Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal is believed to be out of danger after drinking liquid from a pouch, which he thought was water and was kept on his seat as he was on board with IndiGo airlines

'I am happy I survived Russian bombings'

'I am happy I survived Russian bombings'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

''I had no idea that my life would turn into a horror show.' 'I was stuck as the Russians kept bombing Kyiv non-stop.'

India reports 26,624 new COVID-19 cases, 341 deaths

India reports 26,624 new COVID-19 cases, 341 deaths

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 95,80,402 pushing the national recovery rate to 95.51 per cent.

India reports 3,970 cases in 24 hrs, overtakes China tally

India reports 3,970 cases in 24 hrs, overtakes China tally

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 2,752 and the number of cases climbed to 85,940 on Saturday.

India's fastest train to run on Delhi-Agra section in November

India's fastest train to run on Delhi-Agra section in November

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The first high speed train with a speed of 160 kilometer per hour will run on Delhi-Agra section in November this year as Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory (RCF) is all set to roll out first rake of fourteen coaches of the train.

Pitroda to help Railways modernise

Pitroda to help Railways modernise

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Deepak Parekh, HDFC Bank Chairman, M S Verma, former SBI Chairman, Raghuram, Professor IIM, Ahmedabad, Rajiv Lal, IDFC MD and Vinayak Chatterjee, Feedback, Infrastructure Services Chairman are members of the committee.

Mumbai, Delhi record sharp jump in new Covid cases

Mumbai, Delhi record sharp jump in new Covid cases

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

In accordance with ''Level-1'' alert under the graded response action plan (GRAP), private offices will function with physical attendance of 50 per cent of the staff, barring essential categories.

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.'

For 1st time, service chiefs roped in to defend govt decision: Cong on Agnipath

For 1st time, service chiefs roped in to defend govt decision: Cong on Agnipath

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

"Why are the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister quiet on the Agnipath scheme?" Kharge asked.

Railways make Aarogya Setu app mandatory for travel

Railways make Aarogya Setu app mandatory for travel

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Passengers, who do not have the app installed on their mobile phones, might be asked to do so after their arrival at the station.

Cold wave persists in North India, but Delhi gets some relief

Cold wave persists in North India, but Delhi gets some relief

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Large parts of north India reeled under numbing cold on Tuesday with the mercury remaining below freezing point at most places in Jammu and Kashmir, while dense fog in the early hours of the morning hit road and rail traffic movement.

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Surprised at PM's 'hatred' for Maharashtra: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Sule, citing Railway Ministry documents, said the largest number of Shramik Special trains -- 1033 -- were operated from Gujarat, followed by Maharashtra (817) and Punjab (429).

The COVID-19 Fight Continues...

The COVID-19 Fight Continues...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

India battles the pandemic.

India's Omicron tally jumps to 653, Maharashtra tops the list

India's Omicron tally jumps to 653, Maharashtra tops the list

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Out of this, Maharashtra topped the list with 167 cases followed by Delhi with 165 cases, Kerala with 57 cases and Telangana has confirmed 55 cases.

Agnipath: Govt offers sops as violent protests continue

Agnipath: Govt offers sops as violent protests continue

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

In Bihar, where a bandh had been called, a railway station and a police vehicle were torched, an ambulance attacked and security personnel injured in stone-pelting incidents on the fourth consecutive day of the agitation, while protesters vandalised Ludhiana railway station in Punjab and blocked roads and rail tracks in West Bengal, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi Metro proposes over 103 km long corridor in phase IV

Delhi Metro proposes over 103 km long corridor in phase IV

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

About 45 per cent work has been completed on the 33.494 km long Janakpuri-Kalindi Kunj Metro corridor by September

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The five men approached the high court challenging their conviction and sentence.

Railway Minister deserves credit for a stellar performance

Railway Minister deserves credit for a stellar performance

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

In the history of Indian railway budgets, Suresh Prabhu will perhaps be the first railway minister not to have announced either a single new train or a new railway line