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Topic: Delhi Metro

First section of Delhi Metro phase-IV to open by July 2024, says DMRC chief

The work on Ph-IV, which had begun in December 2019, was hit due to the outbreak of the Covid pandemic in March 2020 in Delhi.

Only 6 Metro networks, buses in 3 states using Modi govt’s ‘one nation, one card’ 4 yrs after launch

Transport experts appreciate ‘One Nation One Card’ concept but question need for physical card in time of UPI. Housing ministry officials say upgrading systems, transition 'will take time’.

Delhi Metro trains now running at 120 kmph on Airport Line, says DMRC official

The total journey from New Delhi station to newly-built Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station will take about 21 minutes, the officials added.

Gates of over 20 Delhi Metro stations to remain closed from 8-10 Sept during G20 Summit

The Delhi Police has asked the Delhi Metro to close the gates of its stations that open towards VVIPs' place of stay and routes, and the summit's venue.

Security tightened around Delhi metro stations ahead of G20 summit

DCP Metro said that action was needed in 39 stations while Supreme Court, Janpath, Bhikaji Cama Place, Khan Market and Dhaula Kuan have been marked as ‘Sensitive’ stations.

Man behind pro-Khalistan graffiti in Delhi was promised $7,000 by US-based Sikh handler: Police

The Delhi Police arrested Pritpal Singh, 30, from Punjab Wednesday and has detained his associate Rajvinder.

Two detained in connection with pro-Khalistan messages on walls of 5 Delhi Metro stations

A purported video was released by the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice which showed the defaced walls of the metro stations.

Delhi cops file case after ‘pro-Khalistan’ slogans found on outer walls of 5 metro stations

'Modi India has committed genocide of Sikhs’ & ‘Delhi banega Khalistan’ were among slogans found on outer walls of at least 5 metro stations ahead of G20 Summit next month.

New Delhi metro must keep up as capital becomes world’s largest city by 2028

The New Delhi metro faces an ever-growing ridership, with over 2.5 million passengers who rode daily in 2022.

Metro trains to cross Yamuna bridge at low speed due to rise in water levels, says DMRC

The Delhi Metro authorities also said that the approach road leading to the Yamuna Bank metro station is currently inaccessible.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.