Deputy City Editor @mid_day He covers transport beat, has authored books on India`s rail history and heritage Twitter: @rajtoday
Several ticket-checking drives were conducted between April and October, yielding collections over 51 per cent higher than the same period last year and 14 per cent above the Railway Board’s target... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarBetween 2.15 am and 3.45 am early Saturday, MRVC launched four girders for new project that will shorten travel time, reduce congestion across Central lines ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarCitizen activist reports MLA’s vehicle outside Dadar railway station; fined... [Read More]
09 November,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar , Aishwarya IyerDecision comes after letter on Nov 1 from Returning Officer and High Court order on No 6 that set aside Assistant Charity Commissioner’s direction on the list... [Read More]
08 November,2025 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarCommuter organisations demand accountability; demand those who gave permission be punished; the disruption between 5.50 pm and 6.45pm led to chaos at all stations and the eventual death of two passengers.... [Read More]
08 November,2025 10:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarSecurity has been tightened across Mumbai following the powerful blast near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening, officials said. Pics/Special Arrangement by Samiullah Khan and Rajendra B. Aklekar... [Read More]
10 November,2025 12:42 AM ISTEight people were killed following an explosion near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station, and several others were injured. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
10 November,2025 10:31 PM ISTAn explosion in a slow-moving vehicle near the Red Fort traffic signal in the national capital on Monday has shocked the nation. Scenes from the site paint a grim picture of rescue personnel rushing to help the injured amid strewn vehicle parts and chaos. (PICS/ PTI, AFP)... [Read More]
10 November,2025 10:42 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 10:25 PM ISTMumbai Police on Monday said that the city was on precautionary high alert following a high-intensity explosion near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. Pics/Satej Shinde... [Read More]
10 November,2025 09:16 PM ISTBihar heads into the second and final phase of assembly elections on Tuesday. The electoral fate of 1,302 candidates, including several ministers from the Nitish Kumar-led government, will be decided in Phase-2 voting. (PICS/ PTI)... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:56 PM ISTAs Indians get ready to witness the celebrated singer this weekend, it is time to listen to some of his most popular that are definitely going to be a part of his setlist... [Read More]
10 November,2025 07:55 PM ISTVeteran actor Dharmendra has acted in over 250 films in a career spanning over 6 decades. The 89-year-old actor is currently in news as he has been hospitalised due to age-related ailments. While his friends pray for his speedy recovery, let`s have a look at some lesser-known facts about Bollywood`s He-Man.... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:32 PM ISTA powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least eight and injured several, triggering nationwide security alerts. Authorities are still investigating the cause, with major Indian cities including Mumbai, UP, Gujarat, and Maharashtra on high alert. Police are conducting intensive checks across transport hubs and public spaces as investigators search for possible terror links. ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 11:44 PM ISTRussia has launched a massive hypersonic missile assault across Ukraine, using Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles and drones to strike key military and energy sites. The Russian Armed Forces claim to have captured Gnatovka village in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) as part of a renewed ground offensive. Airfields, intelligence centers, and energy infrastructure were targeted, plunging Ukrainian cities into blackouts and chaos.... [Read More]
10 November,2025 10:24 PM ISTA powerful explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort has left the nation in shock. At least eight people were killed and several injured after a high-intensity car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station. The explosion triggered a massive fire, damaging multiple vehicles and shattering windows in nearby buildings. This deadly blast comes just hours after authorities uncovered 2,900 kilograms of explosive materials — including ammonium nitrate — in Faridabad. ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 10:23 PM ISTAfter a record-breaking 40 days of political deadlock, the U.S. Senate has officially voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history. Lawmakers reached a bipartisan breakthrough following a tense weekend of negotiations in Washington, paving the way to restore essential federal operations. The agreement, which marks a rare cross-party compromise, provides temporary funding and outlines a framework for broader budget discussions expected in the coming weeks. Despite the breakthrough, more than 1.4 million federal employees remain without pay as government services begin the slow process of resuming normal operations. WATCH ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:27 PM ISTIn a reversal of decades-long hostility, U.S. President Donald Trump formally welcomes Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa to the White House, marking Syria`s first official state visit to Washington since 1946. The meeting symbolizes a major diplomatic shift, as Syria joins the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State under new leadership following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. The White House also announced the lifting of long-standing economic sanctions on Damascus and the reopening of bilateral channels that had been frozen for decades. WATCH ... [Read More]
10 November,2025 06:24 PM ISTThe U.S. has carried out another lethal maritime strike in the Caribbean, sinking a vessel alleged to be linked to narcotics trafficking networks. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, three individuals were killed in the operation, bringing the reported death toll from recent maritime interdictions to nearly 70. The U.S. has now destroyed at least 18 vessels across the Caribbean and Pacific theaters in a rapidly expanding military campaign. However, growing concerns are being raised by legal experts and human rights analysts who argue these strikes may be occurring without transparent evidence, judicial oversight or formal combat classification. WATCH... [Read More]
07 November,2025 06:15 PM ISTSuper Typhoon Fung-Wong is on a direct path toward the Philippines, with landfall expected tonight in Aurora Province, Luzon. Nearly a million residents are evacuating as authorities issue the highest storm alert. Winds could reach up to 185 km/h, triggering massive storm surges, flash floods, and widespread power outages. This video explains why the Philippines is one of the world’s most typhoon-prone nations.... [Read More]
09 November,2025 06:14 PM ISTAmerica’s skies descend into chaos as the U.S. government shutdown deepens. Over 1,400 flights have been cancelled and nearly 6,000 delayed as the FAA faces a historic staffing crisis. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, airlines slash schedules, and passengers are stranded from New York to San Francisco. President Donald Trump refuses to back down, holding firm in a political standoff that has paralyzed travel and left federal workers unpaid for 40 days.... [Read More]
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