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Indore, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following a tragic explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in New Delhi on Monday evening, Madhya Pradesh police have declared a high alert across the state. Ashish, Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), has instructed all district police chiefs (SPs) to remain vigilant and intensify surveillance at public places, including bus terminals and railway stations. Special directives have been issued to police in the nine districts bordering neighbouring state ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday extended her greetings to people for Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that spreads the message of unity, purity, and devotion. She also joined devotees during the Kharna Puja. "Chhath is not merely a religious ritual but a radiant symbol of Indian culture that conveys a message of harmony, cleanliness and faith. It reflects discipline, sincerity, and collective goodwill," Gupta said.Water minister Parvesh Verma inspected Chhath ghats across Delhi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday joined efforts for cleaning and opening a Chhath Puja Ghat located under the pontoon bridge near Yamuna Bank Metro Station, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the Purvanchal community. Sachdeva personally visited the under-construction Chhath Ghat beneath the Metro Station, participated in the cleanliness drive, and said that by building this ghat, which was forced closed by the previous Arvind Kejriwal govern ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Sheikh Riyaz, who had been on the run after allegedly stabbing Nizamabad district police constable Pramod, was finally apprehended on Sunday afternoon in Sarangapur after nearly two days of drama. On Saturday night, Riyaz had a lucky escape from the police dragnet, even though warning shots were fired into the air.Riyaz, a habitual offender and wanted in vehicle theft cases, was caught accidentally. Minutes prior to police laying hands on him, he allegedly attacked another individual ...Read More >
The Delhi Development Authority is offering over 1,000 flats in East Delhi. This project features the National Capital's tallest building at 48 storeys. Registration begins October 31, 2025. Successful bidders will pay 75% at auction and the rest by July 2026. The East Delhi Hub is a mixed-use urban centre with residential, commercial, and civic spaces. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a housing scheme in East Delhi offering over 1,000 flats. This will be the tallest building ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A bullet was recovered from a passenger at Hyderabad Metro Station here, police said. A 9 mm bullet was found in the bag of a youth at Moosapet Metro Station on Saturday night. The passenger was identified as Mohammed, a native of Bihar, who works in a fabrication unit here. The incident came to light when Mohammed placed his bag for screening before boarding the metro. Security personnel at the station noticed the bullet during the screening of the luggage a ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Mahayuti government comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, accusing it of "insulting gods, deities and great icons" by allowing corporate brands to prefix the names of metro stations dedicated to them. "When did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj become 'Kotak'? Has Siddhivinayak now been sold to 'Lombard'?" Sawant asked at a press conference, taking aim at what he called the BJP's new form of "corporate Hindutva". ...Read More >
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced WhatsApp-based ticketing for its Aqua Line (Metro Line 3). Commuters can now generate QR tickets instantly by sending 'Hi' to a designated number or scanning station QR codes. This initiative aims to provide seamless, efficient, and sustainable travel, eliminating paper tickets and supporting multiple payment options. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched Whatsapp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqu ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's long-awaited Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is gearing up for its grand completion as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the final Worli-Cuffe Parade stretch on October 8. The milestone will make the entire 33.5-kilometre Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor fully operational, marking a transformative leap for South Mumbai's urban mobility network. Ahead of the inauguration, Mumbai Metro 3 released stunning inside visuals of the Science Centre Metro Station i ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 1 (PTI) Around 35.5 lakh passengers have so far availed the Kolkata Metro Rail services during the festive period of Durga Puja - September 27 (Panchami) to September 30 (Astami) - an official said. Over 4 lakh passengers booked tickets through the dedicated 'Aamar Kolkata Metro' app during the period, he said. On September 30 ('Astami'), 8.27 lakh people preferred travelling by metro railway, the official said in a statement. "More than 6.37 lakh passengers travelled on the 'Blu ...Read More >
Metro Railway Kolkata registered its highest-ever daily passenger count of 9.82 lakh on September 27, surpassing the previous record set last year. This significant ridership occurred on 'Panchami', with both Blue and Green Lines seeing high commuter numbers. The Metro has also planned night-long services and additional staff deployment for the upcoming Durga Puja festivities. The Metro Railway Kolkata registered its highest-ever daily passenger count of 9.82 lakh on September 27, an official s ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience.The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like a waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outlets ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience. The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like a waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outle ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The wife of Navjot Singh, a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance, killed in a collision between their motorcycle and a BMW car on the Ring Road near the Delhi Cantonment Metro station had repeatedly pleaded with the accused couple to get them admitted to a nearby hospital, but to no avail, according to the FIR lodged in the case. The accident took place on Sunday afternoon, said police. In her statement to the police, Sandeep Kaur (50), ...Read More >
New Delhi: A high-speed BMW crash in Delhi's Dhaula Kuan has left a senior Finance Ministry official dead and his wife grievously injured, triggering outrage after it emerged the victims were taken over 19 km away to a hospital linked to the accused driver -- bypassing multiple premier medical facilities en route. The accused, Gaganpreet Kaur (38), was arrested Monday after being discharged from the hospital. She faces serious charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including culpable homici ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) While many stood recording on their phones, an 18-year-old labourer leapt into action, pulling two wailing children from the mangled BMW car that overturned in a crash, killing a senior finance ministry official here on Sunday. The accident occurred near the Delhi Cantonment Metro Station, claiming the life of Nabjot Singh, 52, a deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs and a resident of Hari Nagar in west Delhi. His wife sustained serious injuries and is u ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The wife of the senior government official killed in a collision between their motorcycle and a luxury car near the Delhi Cantonment Metro station had repeatedly pleaded with the accused couple to get them admitted to a nearby hospital, but to no avail, according to the FIR lodged in the case. "The lady took us to a small hospital in GTB Nagar, far from the accident site," the bereaved woman told police in a statement, which is now part of the FIR. Van driver Mohammad G ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The First Information Report (FIR), filed in the luxury car crash that resulted in the death of a senior official of the Ministry of Finance, has made shocking 'revelations' on the probable reasons behind Navjot Singh's death and also hints at a possible cover-up by the BMW owners. Deceased Navjot Singh's wife Sandeep Kaur in her complaint said that they pleaded with the woman who hit their motorbike to take them to a nearby hospital, but they were 'forcibly' ...Read More >
In Delhi, Sachin Chaudhary lost control of his car. The car tumbled from the Mukarba Chowk flyover. It landed on railway tracks near Haiderpur Metro Station. Sachin sustained minor injuries. Police cleared the track quickly. Train movement was not affected. A blue motorcycle was also found nearby. Police are investigating both incidents separately. Further investigation is underway. New Delhi, A man on Sunday morning lost control of his car, which tumbled over from the Mukarba Chowk flyover and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 52-year-old man, serving as deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs under finance ministry in North Block, died, and his wife received "serious injuries" after their motorcycle was hit by a "speeding" BMW in Dhaula Kuan on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Navjot Singh, a resident of west Delhi's Hari Nagar. Police said his wife, Sandeep, is undergoing treatment. DCP (Southwest) Amit Goel said witnesses alleged a woman was driving the BMW when it collided wi ...Read More >
New Delhi: A sedan plunged off the Mukarba Chowk flyover onto the railway tracks near Haiderpur Metro Station on Sunday, flipping over and bringing train services to a halt for nearly an hour. Police also discovered an abandoned motorcycle near the tracks, believed to have been left there the previous day. The driver of the sedan was allegedly intoxicated when he lost control of the vehicle. According to police, information about the car accident was received at Samaypur Badli Police Station on ...Read More >
New Delhi: A man lost control of his car, which tumbled over from the Mukarba Chowk flyover and fell on the railway tracks near Haiderpur Metro Station in New Delhi on Sunday morning. Police said that the incident disrupted rail movement for about an hour. According to police, the car was being driven by Sachin Chaudhary (35), a resident of Ghaziabad. He was travelling from Peeragarhi to Ghaziabad when he lost control of the vehicle. The car hit the pavement, broke the railing, rolled down a g ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): A car fell from the Mukarba Chowk flyover onto the railway tracks on Sunday, police said. Officials reached the spot and found the vehicle overturned on the tracks beneath the Ring Road, opposite Haiderpur Metro Station. The car was quickly removed, and train services were not disrupted. The driver, identified as Sachin Chaudhary (35), a resident of Pratap Vihar Railway Colony in Ghaziabad, sustained minor abrasions on his shoulder and face but did not re ...Read More >
Bengaluru: In a first for the city, Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, in collaboration with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and state health authority, Jeeva Sarthakathe (JSK), successfully facilitated the transportation of a donated human heart through the Metro rail network - finding a novel way to beat Bengaluru's traffic woes. The heart, harvested from a donor at a private hospital in Yeshwanthpur, was required to be transported swiftly to Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, fo ...Read More >
Further probe is underway. (Representational) Kolkata: 17-year-old student was stabbed to death during a violent altercation with his friend at Dakshineswar Metro Station here on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters and raising serious security concerns, a senior police officer said. The victim, Manojit Yadav of Baranagar and a student of Bagbazar High School, reportedly got into an argument with a friend while waiting at the station, he said. "As the situation heated up, anoth ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 12 (PTI) A 17-year-old student was stabbed to death during a violent altercation with his friend at Dakshineswar Metro Station here on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters and raising serious security concerns, a senior police officer said. The victim, Manojit Yadav of Baranagar and a student of Bagbazar High School, reportedly got into an argument with a friend while waiting at the station, he said. "As the situation heated up, another friend allegedly stabbed Manoj ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 12: The Congress party's INDIA bloc ally, Shiv Sena(UBT), has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to rename the Metro Station in Bengaluru's Shivajinagar locality after Chhatrapati Shivaji, even as the Karnataka government is mulling over the Saint Basilica Church. Anand Dubey, the Shiv Sena(UBT) spokesperson, stated that Shivaji Maharaj is not confined to Maharashtra; he is the founding father of the Swaraj movement in the entire subcontinent and a great ...Read More >
Kolkata: Metro Railway does not expect a very high passenger count on the 4.4 km extension of the Orange Line from Ruby to Metropolitan right now. Officials said once the 366 m viaduct is launched to bridge the gap at Chingrighata, the line will be able to cover another 4 km to the IT hub at Sector V and meet the East-West Metro. "That's when it will benefit thousands who commute to Sector V," an official said."Metro Railway is eager to ring the city with the Orange and Green Lines," Metro GM P ...Read More >
Kolkata: Commute in Kolkata changed forever on Monday, the first weekday since Metro Green Line between Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah Maidan became fully operational on Friday evening. Several thousand people, who used buses and autos to travel to their workplace and back, switched to metro. Such was the rush that trains on both the Green and Blue Lines were thrown out of gear. Closing the train and platform screen doors at Mahakaran Station proved a challenge on Monday evening, holding up train ...Read More >
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