News for 'dighi'

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand Motorcycle Accident

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand Motorcycle Accident

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Two people died in Dumka, Jharkhand, after a truck collided with their motorcycle. The accident occurred on National Highway 133, and police are investigating.

Ports are being developed as hubs of green hydrogen production

Ports are being developed as hubs of green hydrogen production

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The government is developing ports across the country as centres for green hydrogen production and export, Sarbananda Sonowal, minister of ports, shipping and waterways (MoPSW) said on Tuesday. "Across the country, over 12 million tonnes of green hydrogen-based e-fuel capacity has been announced.

Olympics: Sailors Kumanan, Saravanan placed way behind

Olympics: Sailors Kumanan, Saravanan placed way behind

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

India's Nethra Kumanan had a tough day in office in the women's Dighy sailing event's opening series at the Paris Olympics as she slipped to 24th spot after Race 6 in Marseille on Saturday.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 8, Saturday, August 3, 2024:

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The government on Wednesday approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. These industrial areas will be in Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Agra and Prayagraj in UP, Gaya in Bihar, Zaheerabad in Telangana, Orvakal and Kopparthy in AP, and Jodhpur-Pali in Rajasthan, and one in Haryana. A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Adani adds another feather to his cap

Adani adds another feather to his cap

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a 95 per cent stake in Gopalpur Ports in Odisha from Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Orissa Stevedores Ltd at an equity value of Rs 1,349 crore. In Gopalpur Ports, Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP Group) firm SP Port Maintenance Pvt Ltd has a 56 per cent stake and Orissa Stevedores Ltd (OSL) has a 44 per cent stake. Gopalpur Port is an all-weather deep-water berthing port with a capacity of 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) situated in Ganjam district of Odisha.

Hasina govt beefs up security for Hindus in Bangladesh

Hasina govt beefs up security for Hindus in Bangladesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Bangladesh government has assured the country's Hindu community of improved security following attacks on temples and pandals during Durga Puja celebrations.

Mumbai-Delhi industrial corridor stuck in limbo

Mumbai-Delhi industrial corridor stuck in limbo

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Maharashtra minister pleads for stay on land acquisition.

Pune's 'gold shirt' man beaten to death in front of son

Pune's 'gold shirt' man beaten to death in front of son

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Datta Phuge become the talk of the town after he presented himself a 'gold shirt' weighing about 3.5 kg and worth Rs 1.27 crore in 2012.

Hiranandani, Hyundai in talks for LNG terminal

Hiranandani, Hyundai in talks for LNG terminal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

If the talks materialise, this would mark Hyundai's foray into the LNG terminal construction space in India.

Teen murder case: Parents want Ujjwal Nikam for justice

Teen murder case: Parents want Ujjwal Nikam for justice

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The parents of Shubham Shirke, who was abducted and murdered in Pune allegedly by three of his friends for ransom, have demanded justice for their son and stringent punishment for the killers. "My son was innocent and friendly with everybody. The suspects tortured him before strangulating him to death for no reason. We want justice," said Sunita Shirke, the mother of the 15-year-old.

Pune teen abducted, killed by friends over ransom

Pune teen abducted, killed by friends over ransom

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

A 16-year-old boy was abducted and murdered allegedly by three of his friends, including two minors, who had demanded a ransom of Rs 50,000 after being inspired by a crime-based TV serial.

Hiranandani to enter LNG market

Hiranandani to enter LNG market

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

It plans to invest Rs. 10,000 crore to set up a power generation capacity of 2,500 Mw near Pune.

India plans 5 new mega cities by 2015!

India plans 5 new mega cities by 2015!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The plan is to have five brand new cities, which are bigger than Navi Mumbai, in the next five years.

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

He was rushed to Mumbai's JJ Hospital due to chest pain.

'93 blasts arms landing: 8 get five to 10 years

'93 blasts arms landing: 8 get five to 10 years

Rediff.com25 May 2007

They were convicted of the landing, transportation and concealment of arms and ammunition.

Five new ports in Maharashtra

Five new ports in Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

All the ports are being constructed on a built-operate-transfer (BOT) basis, state Chief Secretary D K Sankaran told PTI in New Delhi.

'93 Mumbai blasts: Two held guilty

'93 Mumbai blasts: Two held guilty

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Uttam Potdar and Salim Mira Shaikh were held guilty of facilitating landing of arms and RDX at Dighi coast in Raigad in February 1993.

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor phase-I launched

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor phase-I launched

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Phase-I of the ambitious Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor project entails an investment of Rs 17,319 crore(Rs 173.19 billion) and is poised to generate 330,000 jobs.

India, China 'Hand-in-Hand' joint exercise from Nov 16

India, China 'Hand-in-Hand' joint exercise from Nov 16

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In continuation of the series of joint exercises between India and China, the exercise 'Hand-in-Hand 2014' is all set to commence at Pune's Aundh Camp on November 16.

India, China 'Hand-in-Hand' joint exercise begins

India, China 'Hand-in-Hand' joint exercise begins

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The fourth edition of the India-China joint training exercise Hand-in-Hand 2014 kick-started on Monday at the Aundh Military Cantonment in Pune.

1993 blasts: Salem, Karimullah get life, death for 2 others

1993 blasts: Salem, Karimullah get life, death for 2 others

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Another accused Riyaz Siddiqui was sentenced for 10 years

IL&FS requires Rs 30,000 crore to get back in business

IL&FS requires Rs 30,000 crore to get back in business

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Will have to take impairment of Rs 15,000 crore before recovering a single rupee from its arms

FinMin to meet PSU banks to review stalled projects

FinMin to meet PSU banks to review stalled projects

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Finance Ministry has called a meeting of heads of public sector banks to clear stalled projects.

Rail PPP projects move at a snail's pace

Rail PPP projects move at a snail's pace

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Most of the projects face hurdles such as delay in approvals and lack of coordination between state governments and the railways.

Maharashtra dumps SEZ for real estate

Maharashtra dumps SEZ for real estate

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Its new industrial policy appears to benefit industrial houses

Sensex ends at 27,098 ahead of F&O expiry, Fed meet outcome

Sensex ends at 27,098 ahead of F&O expiry, Fed meet outcome

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

US stocks rose more than 1% on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 coming less than 2% below its record peak set last month.

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.