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Mumbai traffic back on track after heavy rains, woman drowns

Vehicular and rail traffic in Mumbai resumed on Thursday, a day after heavy rains battered the city, inundating low-lying areas, halting local trains in their tracks and forcing the diversion of at......

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

After a long hiatus, heavy rains returned to lash Mumbai and suburbs on Wednesday, inundating low-lying areas, stopping local trains on tracks between Kurla and Thane stations and stranding......

Modi flags off south India's first Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the inaugural special of south India's first Vande Bharat Express at Krantiveera Sangolli Railway station in Bengaluru. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

8 killed, over 800 relocated as heavy rains batter Gujarat

As many as eight persons were killed in rain-related incidents and more than 800 people evacuated after swollen rivers and overflowing dams cut off several villages and inundated low-lying areas in......

All safe in reserved coaches of Howrah Exp, a few in GS hurt: Officials

Following the horrific train crash in Odisha involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Railway officials in Bengaluru on Saturday said as per the latest information available, no one from......

To avoid 2022 crisis, Indian Railways ferries more coal for electricity

As Indian Railways looks to avert the crisis like last summer, preparations are under way to stock up coal at thermal power plants. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters Much like February and March,......

Mamata's grand plans for Railways only on paper?

The railway minister's indifference to her portfolio, the hesitation to install anti-collision devices that cost Rs 250,000 per km and the debate over the efficiency of home-grown technology are......

100% Railways Electrification By 2024

India is now much ahead of other large railway networks in the world in terms of electrification -- with the US at just 1 per cent, China at 72 per cent and Europe at 60 per cent. IMAGE: The South......

Pakistan seeks Indian Railways' help

Pakistan is among the few countries that have sought assistance from the Indian Railways in installing anti-collision devices that prevent train accidents.According to railway officials, inquiries......

Railways launch call centres in B'lore, Patna

The Railways on Monday launched for the first time integrated train enquiry system (call centre) at Bangalore and Patna offering a whole gamut of information on rail travel.Earlier, people had to......

Here's where new Bond film will be shot in India

The picturesque Dudhsagar waterfall, situated on the Goa-Karnataka border, is one of the few locations in India selected for a train sequence to be shot for the new James Bond movie.Sources stated......

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

IMAGE: Fans celebrate during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday. Photographs and Video: Satish Bodas, Hitesh Harisinghani, Afsar Dayatar for Rediff.com and Saahil Salvi South Mumbai......

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

IMAGE: The jubilant Indian players celebrate during the victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI/X A sea of fans greeted the victory parade of the T20 World Cup winning Indian team......

Indian football player dies on pitch

An Indian player died after collapsing on the pitch during a district-level league match, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday. Local media reported 27-year-old Bangalore Mars......

Railway teams to the fore

South Central Railway, Secunderabad, sunk Indian Navy, Mumbai, 4-2 after the teams were tied 1-1 at the breather in a first round match in the41st Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament at the Mahindra......

Aga Khan hockey: Viren, Dhanraj for Bombay Gym

Three petroleum teams -- Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) -- all boasting experienced Indian stars in their......

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