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Topic: Delhi Metro

Telangana govt must look to Delhi for lessons in managing a metro

The Telangana government, which has still not even fully absorbed the TGSRTC, is now going to take over the Hyderabad metro rail. Expectations are not high.

Tamil RJ, Desi Shinchan, Marathi newsreader — who are the new voices in India’s Metro trains

While DD newsreaders Shammi Narang and Rini Simon Khanna set the standard in Delhi Metro, voice artists in other cities are connecting with commuters in Tamil, Marathi, and Gujarati.

3 new corridors, 13 new stations: Union Cabinet approves Delhi Metro expansion under Phase V(A)

The project, which includes RK Ashram Marg-Indraprastha, Aerocity-IGI Terminal 1 and Tughlakabad-Kalindi Kunj corridors, will take the network’s total length to nearly 400 km.

Delhi metro travel becomes costlier as DMRC effects unannounced fare hike, first in 8 years

Rates were also hiked for Airport Express Line by Re 1 to Rs 5 depending on travel distance. The longest journey, from New Delhi-Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25, now costs Rs 75.

Delhi Metro Phase V ‘on the anvil’ to tackle future mobility issues due to rapid urbanisation—DMRC chief

Vikas Kumar tells ThePrint that the plan for Phase-V is in nascent stage & selection of new corridors will be aimed at densifying existing network. Phase IV to be completed by 2029.

BJP Delhi manifesto part 3: Ownership rights to refugee colonies, free metro rides for ‘needy’ students

Unveiling concluding part of party manifesto, Amit Shah assured 50,000 govt jobs, health insurance & accident cover for gig workers, a clean Yamuna in three years.

Before Kejriwal, BJP’s Hardeep Puri too pitched Delhi Metro rebate for students. What are the hurdles

In a letter to PM Modi, Kejriwal proposed that Delhi govt & Centre split the expenses incurred 50:50. The BJP dismissed the demand as a political gimmick.

You can’t escape Jeevansathi. Delhi Metro is playing matchmaker this wedding season

As the wedding season approaches, Jeevansathi decided to add a little humour and relatability to the daily commute.

Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow got big status with metros. It’s all pride, no profit or passengers

Jaipur Metro’s ridership data raises the fundamental question whether India’s small cities need this expensive piece of infrastructure.

Not enough commuters? Metros have less than 50% projected ridership, says IIT-D report

Report by IIT-Delhi & Infravision Foundation also found that Delhi metro ridership was equal to 47% of projected ridership as against 25-30% for other operational metro rail networks.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.