Delhi Police has appealed to travellers to reach key transport hubs well ahead of time as security is stepped up across the National Capital following a deadly explosion near Red Fort. In a public advisory,

Milind Dumbre said passengers should arrive at railway stations at least one hour before train departure, at metro stations at least 20 minutes in advance, and at the airport at least three hours prior to their scheduled flights.

A major explosion took place in a Hyundai i20 near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi at around 6.50 pm on Monday, when the car had halted at a traffic signal. The blast resulted in the deaths of 12 people,

A Delhi Metro passenger said he was slapped by an elderly co-passenger for accidentally dropping his phone charger on him. The man said he apologised immediately but was taken aback by the violent reaction.

The man said that he was standing and charging his phone when his charger slipped and fell on a senior citizen who was seated below.

The Lal Quila Metro Station in Old Delhi has been closed since November 11 due to a bomb blast at the Red Fort that resulted in nine fatalities and numerous injuries. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation confirmed that the station will remain closed on November 12 to ensure ongoing security measures,

A Reddit post has sparked debate over behaviour and etiquette in public transport after a Delhi Metro passenger claimed he was slapped by an elderly co-traveller following a minor accident. (Also read: Delhi Metro commuter lists 6 daily struggles in women’s coach, urges basic civic sense)

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to expand its global footprint through its newly formed subsidiary, Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), which is in talks to undertake metro consultancy and operations projects in Australia and the United Kingdom, according to an Indian Express report.