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Accused carried knife in bag for two months, travelled undetected on local trains: GRP | Mumbai News

Accused carried knife in bag for two months, travelled undetected on local trains: GRP | Mumbai News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 25, 2026 11:09 PM IST The man accused of fatally stabbing a 22-year-old commuter inside a Mumbai local train had been carrying a knife in his bag for nearly two months while travelling regularly on the suburban network without being detected, exposing glaring gaps in railway security. According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), Roshan Suvarna (30), who has been arrested for the murder of Mayank Lohar, routinely travelled between Mira Road and Andheri in first-class and AC local trains with the weapon in his bag. Police said he held a monthly AC local train pass. Investigators said Suvarna, who ran a barcode-printing and photocopying business near the Andheri cargo complex with his father, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he repeatedly stabbed Lohar in the chest and stomach inside a moving Churchgate-Nalasopara fast local on Tuesday night. The revelation has once again brought the spotlight on the poor state of security screening at Mumbai’s suburban railway stations. Five months ago, a 32-year-old college lecturer, Alok Singh, was stabbed by …

Two trains on the same track? Probe begins after deadly Bedford collision; PM Starmer reacts

Two trains on the same track? Probe begins after deadly Bedford collision; PM Starmer reacts

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Published on Jun 20, 2026 10:11 am IST A deadly train collision near Bedford, north of London, has left one person dead and dozens injured, including several in critical condition. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after two passenger trains reportedly collided on the same track, triggering a major rescue operation. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation to determine how the crash occurred, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as deeply concerning. The disaster has reignited questions about rail safety across the United Kingdom as investigators work to uncover the cause of one of the country’s most serious rail accidents in recent months.   Home / Videos / Two trains on the same track? Probe begins after deadly Bedford collision; PM Starmer reacts Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Stone pelting, vandalism at Bihar’s Patliputra station as exam-bound students struggle to find trains

Stone pelting, vandalism at Bihar’s Patliputra station as exam-bound students struggle to find trains

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A stone-pelting and vandalism incident broke out at the Patliputra Railway Station in Bihar’s Patna, following which a heavy police force was deployed to bring the situation under control. Police personnel deployed at Patliputra Railway Station following a reported incident of stone-pelting and vandalism. (ANI) The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday at midnight amid a large gathering of examinees and accompanying crowds, leading to disruption in train movement and damage to property. The incident came after students got extremely agitated because they couldn’t get a train as there were too few trains for examinees. According to officials, security personnel had to resort to mild force after repeated attempts were made to create disturbances and obstruct railway operations. The official added that certain “anti-social elements” repeatedly pulled the emergency chain and raised various demands, such as a request for special trains after the train carrying students for the Bihar Police Prohibition Constable examination reportedly arrived late. Speaking to ANI, Patna District Magistrate (DM) Thiyagarajan said, “Around midnight, we received information that some people were creating a …

IRCTC launches crackdown on unauthorised e-catering operators

IRCTC launches crackdown on unauthorised e-catering operators

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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a nationwide crackdown on unauthorised e-catering operators allegedly offering food delivery services to railway passengers without approval, officials said. The move is aimed at protecting passengers from food safety risks, cyber fraud and financial losses linked to unauthorised websites and mobile applications that misuse IRCTC`s branding and services, an official statement said. IRCTC said it has initiated legal and criminal proceedings against several operators found to be offering unauthorised food delivery services on the Indian Railways network. According to IRCTC, a legal notice was first issued to non-compliant operators on 18 February 2026. This was followed by official criminal complaints filed on 16 March and 11 April 2026. The organisation stated that action has been initiated against several websites allegedly involved in unauthorised railway food delivery activities, including RailRestro, RailMitra, TravelKhana, TrainsCafe, DibRail, RailFood, ComeSum, TravelerFood, FoodOnTrack.in, eCatering.app, KhanaOnline, TrainWay, RailMeal and TrainMenu. IRCTC highlighted several risks associated with unauthorised e-catering services. The corporation warned that meals supplied through such platforms may originate from unregulated …

Western Railway revises timetable for 48 trains from June 15, check details here

Western Railway revises timetable for 48 trains from June 15, check details here

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Passengers travelling on several long-distance trains via the Konkan Railway route will need to check their schedules carefully this monsoon season. According to Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the revised schedule will remain effective from June 15 to October 20 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Messi trains alone as prospect of facing Ronaldo in WC for first time looms

Messi trains alone as prospect of facing Ronaldo in WC for first time looms

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3 min readJun 4, 2026 04:46 PM IST The defending champions Argentina have set their preparations rolling for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas. Since arriving in the United States of America, holders Argentina had their first practice session on Wednesday, but curiously their star player Lionel Messi didn’t train with the rest of the team. Instead, he trained alone in Missouri. Messi, who has been playing top-flight football in the US with Inter Miami, has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since the last week of May. However, the indications are that he is expected to be fit for Argentina’s opener against Algeria on June 16 at Kansas City. The 38-year-old Messi joined Argentina at their training base and worked on “specific exercises” along with several teammates who are also dealing with fitness concerns, their football association said. “The players who are suffering from ⁠⁠niggles and injuries continue ⁠⁠to work with the physiotherapy team on specific exercises on the pitch and are making good progress,” Argentina’s Football ⁠⁠Association said. Argentina, …

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s first look unveiled in Delhi

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s first look unveiled in Delhi

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The Railway Ministry has unveiled the first look of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train near its Delhi office as work on India’s first high-speed rail corridor gathers pace, with officials hopeful of launching services between Surat and Billimora this year Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Bengaluru-Bidar special trains regularised for year-round service, check details

Bengaluru-Bidar special trains regularised for year-round service, check details

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Indian Railways on Tuesday announced the regularisation of SMVT Bengaluru-Bidar bi-weekly special trains, converting them into permanent services following strong passenger demand. The trains will now operate with regular train numbers, ensuring more reliable connectivity and better travel planning throughout the year. Officials said the move will benefit passengers travelling between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and key parts of North Karnataka. The service will significantly improve rail connectivity between Bengaluru and important locations such as Kalaburagi, Shahabad and Wadi, which fall under the Solapur Division, they said. The trains will also serve passengers from North Karnataka, also known as Kalyana Karnataka, and will enhance access to major junctions including Guntakal, Raichur and Dharmavaram. Railways said the service will benefit students, working professionals, business travellers, pilgrims and families. Train numbers and launch dates The existing special services will be converted into permanent trains as: – Train No. 06539 SMVT Bengaluru-Bidar Bi-Weekly Special will become Train No. 16559, effective from 15 May 2026 – Train No. 06540 Bidar-SMVT Bengaluru Bi-Weekly Special will become Train No. 16560, effective from …

Carrying poles in trains controversy pushes Railways to draft sports equipment policy | Sports News

Carrying poles in trains controversy pushes Railways to draft sports equipment policy | Sports News

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Recognising the hardships faced by sportspeople during train travel, the Indian Railways will set a sports equipment policy that spells out how sports goods can be transported, The Indian Express understands. Following last week’s incident at Rajahmundry station, where poles tied to the window grill were offloaded as pole vault athletes were travelling from Bhubaneswar to Salem after a competition, the railways have asked ticket-checking staff to be mindful of the plight of sportspeople on trains. In a letter dated May 8, Shivraj Manaspure, a senior Divisional Commercial manager of the Central Railway, advised ticket-checking staff to adopt a ‘considerate approach’ towards sportspeople and their equipment, asking them to be ‘polite and courteous’. The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and the Indian Railway Traffic Department, which oversees freight and passenger movement, have been in talks with the sports ministry over the past two months to understand the extent of the issue and the type and dimensions of the equipment, including poles that measure up to 5.20 metres, arrows used in archery and rowing equipment, among …

Harshvardhan Rane trains ‘in the middle of nowhere’ for Force 3

Harshvardhan Rane trains ‘in the middle of nowhere’ for Force 3

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Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane revealed that he is training in the middle of nowhere while shooting for an action sequence for his upcoming film Force 3, and used Newton’s Second Law of Motion as a reference while working out for an intense scene. Harshvardhan shared a reel video of himself doing some heavy lifting for his back, shoulders, and biceps. He starts with a band workout for his triceps and then moves to a bench workout for his muscular back, and ends the exercise with a set of shoulder shrugs. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link