October 1, 2026 4:55 PM

Delhi Metro Sarthi app crosses 1 crore downloads, records 8.2 lakh weekly opens

The Delhi Metro's Sarthi app has crossed one crore downloads and is now being opened around 8.2 lakh times every weekday, as the digital platform brings ticketing, public transport information and a range of everyday services together on a single platform. The app has also recorded close to 20 lakh views in the Delhi-NCR region in a month, according to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday. Sarthi allows commuters to access multiple transport services, including Delhi Transport C...

September 6, 2026 2:49 PM

PM Modi shares moments from his Delhi Metro journey to and from SRCC programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared glimpses of his metro journey to and from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), a day after attending the institution's centenary celebrations, where he recalled his 2013 address and highlighted what he described as India's transformation over the past decade. Sharing a video of his metro journey on X, PM Modi said, “Metro moments… Conversations during last evening's journey to SRCC and back.” Addressing the centenary celebrations on Saturday,...

June 22, 2026 4:35 PM

Labour Ministry launches special drive to fast-track long-pending cases; 178 DMRC claims set for single-day hearing

In a significant move aimed at reducing case backlogs and ensuring faster justice for workers, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has initiated a special drive for the expeditious disposal of long-pending labour cases across the country. As part of the campaign, being conducted by the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) from June 1 to August 31, 2026, the New Delhi Region has identified 178 claim cases involving the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for focused hearing and di...

February 14, 2026 12:23 PM

Delhi: Udyog Bhawan Metro Station renamed ‘Seva Teerth’

The Udyog Bhawan Metro Station in the national capital has been renamed ‘Seva Teerth’, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Saturday. The decision comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the new Prime Minister’s Office complex, named ‘Seva Teerth’, on Kartavya Path in central Delhi. Announcing the renaming during a public address, Khattar said the move reflects a shift in administrative identity and aligns with the government’s e...

August 25, 2025 10:23 AM

Delhi Metro fares to rise from today; first hike in eight years

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has officially revised ticket fares for the metro service in the national capital after eight years.  After this hike, commuters will now have to pay an increased amount starting Monday, August 25. The DMRC stated that the fare adjustment is nominal, with increases ranging between ₹1 and ₹4 across most lines. However, fares on the Airport Express Line will see a rise of up to ₹5. In an official post on X (formerly Twitter), DMRC confirmed: “The...

August 13, 2025 11:58 AM

Delhi Metro to begin services from 4 a.m. on Independence Day

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday announced that train services will begin at 4 a.m. across all lines on Independence Day, August 15, to facilitate the movement of guests, invitees, and the general public attending the celebrations at the Red Fort. According to the DMRC, trains will operate at a frequency of 30 minutes until 6 a.m., after which the regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day. The DMRC added that people in possession of a bona fide invitation c...