Hike in train fares: 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km for ordinary class, 2 paise/km for other classes
New Delhi (PTI): The Railway Ministry has on Sunday announced a hike in train tickets by 1 paise per km for ordinary class beyond a journey of 215 km, and 2 paise per km for non-AC classes of mail/express trains and AC classes of all trains.
The new rates will be effective from December 26, 2025.
"There is no increase in the monthly season tickets of suburban trains and up to 215 km travel in ordinary class of other trains," officials said adding that the increase in fare will fetch 600 crores to the Railways till March 31, 2026.
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According to the Railway Ministry, the previous fare hike in July 2025 has generated Rs 700 crore revenue till date.
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Woman cop shoots, injures rape accused trying to flee during crime reconstruction in Gujarat
Ahmedabad (PTI): A man held for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl sustained a leg injury after a woman police inspector shot at him when he tried to flee during the crime reconstruction process in Gandhinagar in Gujarat, an official said on Sunday.
Ram Yadav (40) is in hospital and is out of danger, Section 21 police station inspector Lata Desai, who opened fire, said.
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"On the night of December 15, Yadav allegedly abducted a 4-year-old girl who was sleeping with her mother, a construction labourer, in a makeshift hut. He raped her at an isolated spot in Sector 24. After she confided in her mother, a case was registered and Yadav was held from a spot in Sector 25," Desai said.
"When we took him to the spot of the incident for panchnama and crime reconstruction on Saturday evening, Yadav pushed police personnel and began to run from the area. I issued a warning and then fired three rounds when Yadav was about 30 feet away. One round hit his leg," Desai said.
