Metro News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Indian Railways ropes in Delhi Metro for hi-tech wheel scan system to enhance safety, efficiency
New Delhi, April 4: The Indian Railways has taken a major step towards enhancing efficiency in rolling stock maintenance and safety in operations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the procurement and installation of state-of-the-art Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems.
DMRC achieves final closure for remaining corridors of Phase 4 line
New Delhi, April 4: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Friday achieved final closure for the remaining corridors of the Phase 4 ((Inderlok - Indraprstha, Saket G Block - Lajpat Nagar and Rithala - Narela - Nathurpur) with the signing of the first tranche of loan agreement between Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 27th March 2025 for an amount of 79,726 million Japanese Yen (Equivalent to about Rs 4309.53 crores).
Sara Ali Khan seeks blessings at the Chandramauleshwara Temple
Mumbai, April 3: Actress Sara Ali Khan has never shied away from embracing her spiritual side. As part of her religious journey, the diva offered prayers at the Chandramauleshwara Temple in Unkal, Karnataka.
Maha: MMRDA to implement comprehensive financial compensation policy for PAPs
Mumbai, April 3: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will implement a comprehensive financial compensation policy aimed at expediting the resettlement process for Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) across several of its high-impact urban infrastructure projects.
Metro-centric films to be blamed: Film expert Taran Adarsh on string of Bollywood flops
Mumbai, March 31: Bollywood has been a home for several high-budget movies which often break records when it comes to box office collections. However, in the last 4 to 5 years, the Hindi film industry has, at times, witnessed a draught of successful movies.
Metro pillars and roads get clear within a span of 3 days after Delhi CM inspected them
New Delhi, March 29: Posters and banners were removed from Metro pillars in Pitampura, and roads were cleared and maintained within three days after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected them on March 26.
India, Japan sign loan agreements worth Yen 191.736 bn for 6 projects
New Delhi, March 28: Government of India and the Government of Japan yesterday signed loan agreements worth Yen 191.736 billion for six projects under Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India in the sectors of forest management, water supply, urban transport, aquaculture, biodiversity conservation, and investment promotion, a Ministry of Finance release said.
MMRDA's Rs 40,187cr budget to accelerate transformation of Mumbai: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, March 28: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday presented a budget of Rs 40,187.41 crore for 2025-26 with an objective to further accelerate the transformation of Mumbai metropolis through the implementation of a range of infrastructure projects.
Japan agrees to extend 192 billion yen loan for 6 projects in India
New Delhi, March 28: The government of India and the government of Japan have signed loan agreements worth 191.736 billion Japanese Yen (JPY) for six projects under Japan's Official Development Assistance to India in the sectors of forest management, water supply, urban transport, aquaculture, biodiversity conservation and investment promotion, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Friday.
Quick-Commerce must adapt beyond major metros to sustain profitable growth: Bain & Flipkart Report
New Delhi, March 28: Quick-commerce (q-commerce) platforms in India must adapt their business models for markets beyond major metros to sustain profitable growth, according to a report by Bain & Company and Flipkart.
The 90th Network Planning Group meeting reviews key infrastructure projects
New Delhi, March 27: The 90th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) took place on Thursday to assess infrastructure projects in the road, railway, and metro sectors. According to a release, the meeting focused on improving multimodal connectivity and enhancing logistics efficiency in accordance with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP).
No right to damage government property: Delhi CM inspects metro pillars
New Delhi, March 26: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inspected the metro pillars and said that nobody has the right to damage government property.
Uttar Pradesh CM takes stock of developmental projects, law and order in Kanpur
Kanpur, March 23: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting with officers and public representatives to take stock of the developmental project works and the law and order situation in Kanpur division on Sunday.
London's Heathrow Airport resumes full operations after power outage caused by fire
London, March 22: London's Heathrow Airport said on Saturday that flights have resumed after the power outage and the airport is now "fully operational".
EV insurance demand surges 16x in just 3 years, Delhi-NCR leads with 18.3% market share: Report
New Delhi, March 22: The demand for Electric vehicles (EVs) insurance has witnessed a significant upswing, with adoption growing a staggering 16 times in just three years, according to the internal data of Policybazaar.
UP: Fire breaks out at gift shop near IT Metro station in Lucknow
Lucknow, March 21: A fire broke out in a gift shop located below the IT Metro station in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow on Friday.
India exporting metro coaches, railway bogies to Australia, Europe: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 18: India-made Metro coaches are being exported to Australia, while bogies are being sent to the UK, France, Australia and Saudi Arabia, reflecting the expanding footprint of the country's railways at the global level, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
Work for developing two metropolitan cities in MP at fast pace, says CM Yadav
Bhopal, March 17: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Sunday that the state government will be promoting industrial developments in two metropolitan cities which are being developed in the state.
DMRC to begin South Asia's first metro-enabled logistics service
New Delhi, March 16: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday announced a groundbreaking partnership with Blue Dart, a leading express logistics provider, to launch an urban logistics service --marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the entire South Asia Pacific region.
Haryana minister Vij seeks metro train from Ambala to Chandigarh
Ambala, March 14: Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday sough a metro train between Ambala and Chandigarh as roads leading to the state capital have been experiencing massive traffic jams, impacting the movement of commuters.
Q3-FY25 sees 11% growth in housing sales, 5% in transaction volumes in greater Mumbai: Report
Mumbai, March 13: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) residential market, including apartments, plots, and villas, recorded 68,082 registered units in the October-December quarter of 2024, marking a 5 percent increase from the previous quarter, according to an Inspector General of Registration (IGR) data review by proptech firm Square Yards.
Anurag Basu's anthology 'Metro...In Dino' to release on July 4
Mumbai, March 12: Filmmaker Anurag Basu’s anthology starring names such as Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan titled “Metro… In Dino” has been locked for a July 4 release.
Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur starrer 'Metro In Dino' release date out, film to hit theatres on this day
Mumbai, March 12: The wait for 'Metro In Dino' has finally been over. Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan starrer has finally got a release date.
CM Nitish Kumar reviews Patna Metro project
Patna, March 11: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the construction progress of the Patna Metro Rail Project and inaugurated the third Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) near Patna railway station in front of Buddha Smriti Park.
Action against 29 business units in Gujarat's Mehsana over violations
Gandhinagar, March 10: The Gujarat government has taken action against 29 business units in Mehsana district for failing to register under the Legal Metrology Department as per the Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011.
Women's Day: At Mumbai Metro's all-women station, employees say proud of the work
Mumbai, March 8: In a unique display of women's empowerment on the occasion of International Women's Day, Akurli Metro Station has become one of the Mumbai Metro's all-women stations. Female employees stated that they felt proud to do their jobs.
Maha govt reiterates resolve to improve transport infrastructure
Mumbai, March 8: Maharashtra government has reiterated its resolve to further strengthen the transport infrastructure with the completion of metro railway and sea links.
K'taka govt earmarks Rs 7,000 crore to upgrade infrastructure in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 7: The Karnataka government has increased the annual allotment of funds of state capital city Bengaluru -- a major IT hub -- for development of infrastructure from Rs 3,000 crore to Rs 7,000 crore.
Telangana Cabinet decides to develop Future City on 30,000 acre
Hyderabad, March 7: The Telangana government has decided to develop Future City on 30,000 acre.
Andhra: CM Naidu seeks 100 per cent Central Assistance for Visakhapatnam & Vijayawada Metro Rail Projects
Amaravati, March 6: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister for Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday to discuss the advancement of the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail projects, according to a statement from the Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Department.
Delhi Metro will have longest single-city network in world by Dec: Manohar Lal
New Delhi, March 6: Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Thursday said that by December 2025 the network of Delhi Metro will become the largest for a single city, surpassing New York Metro's 399-km record.
We have 100-Day agenda ready: Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh
New Delhi, March 5: Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday reviewed the overall functioning of the transport department and announced an intensive campaign against unregistered vehicles as part of a broader initiative to clear encroachments from the city's roads, a release said.
MMRDA-Systra dispute: Transparency won't be compromised, says Maha CM
Mumbai, March 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the Additional Chief Secretary of Urban Development Department Aseem Gupta has been asked to hold hearing on the dispute between the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the French company Systra by giving both the sides opportunities to plead their sides.
Makers confirm 2025 release for 'Metro In Dino'
Mumbai, March 2: The Sara Ali Khan-starrer movie ‘Metro In Dino’ was earlier reported to be delayed for its release. However, it turns out that the film is seamlessly running its course, and will be released in cinemas this year.
Researchers make crucial advances in search for dark matter
Tokyo, March 2: A team of scientists has made advances in the search for dark matter, observing galaxies using new spectrographic technology and the Magellan Clay Telescope.
Japan: Women leaders driving Tokyo's future of innovation and diversity
Tokyo, March 1: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government continues to advance under the principles of Diversity, Smart City, and Safe City, with Governor Yuriko Koike leading the way for the past nine years.
Telangana CM urges Union Minister Kishan Reddy to secure funds from Centre for pending projects
Hyderabad, March 1: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has written a letter to Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, urging him to secure the release of Rs 1,63,559.31 crore for pending projects in the state.
Russia says foiled terrorist attack on a senior Church figure
Moscow, Feb 28: Russia on Friday accused Ukraine for making an attempt to assassinate a senior Russian Orthodox Church figure, 66-year-old Georgy Alexandrovich Shevkunov, the Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea who is also a member of Russian President Vladimir Putin's advisory council on culture and the arts.
K'taka BJP legislators meet Siddaramaiah, demand metro fare reduction
Bengaluru, Feb 28: Karnataka BJP legislators met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday and demanded a reduction in metro fare hike.
Delhi Metro offers fun competitions, prizes for female commuters in lead-up to International Women's Day
New Delhi, Feb 27: As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is gearing up to honour women commuters with a series of exciting events designed to celebrate and empower them.