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IIT Students Get 90 Lakh To 3 Cr Offers!

IIT Students Get 90 Lakh To 3 Cr Offers!

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Several IITs have been pushing for a diversification of job profiles as roles move beyond just tech companies and start-ups, particularly with the advent of AI.

PMJAY for 70+ covered 700K treatments in one year

PMJAY for 70+ covered 700K treatments in one year

Rediff.com   5 days ago

The government aims to cover around 60 million people in the age category, irrespective of income, with an assured 5 lakh annually to be shared within the family.

Will New Labour Codes Boost Textile Exports?

Will New Labour Codes Boost Textile Exports?

Rediff.com   5 days ago

While the move may give a competitive edge over rivals like Bangladesh in the global market, several industry bodies raised concerns that many state governments may not implement it on the ground.

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

Digital Connexion, a joint venture between Brookfield, Reliance Industries and Digital Realty, on Wednesday announced an investment of $11 billion till 2030 for building 1 gigawatt (Gw) state-of-the-art AI-native, purpose-built data centres in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Affordable homes no longer attractive to investors

Affordable homes no longer attractive to investors

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

Affordable homes, priced under Rs 40 lakh per unit, may not be attractive anymore, not just for developers but also for investors, with the segment seeing a 26 per cent price rise over three years since 2022 versus 40 per cent returns from luxury homes priced Rs 1.5 crore and above.

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2025

'We are expecting investment, public and private, of around Rs 40 trillion by 2029.'

Andhra To Build India's First Giga-Scale Air Taxi Hub

Andhra To Build India's First Giga-Scale Air Taxi Hub

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

The "Sky Factory" will be one of the world's largest for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), a manufacturing and assembly process to make electric aircraft that can take off, hover, and land vertically. It will put India on the "map of next-generation aviation" and marks one of the most ambitious eVTOL initiatives in the world, said a state government statement.

RE leads charge as Andhra bags Rs 13 trn investment proposals

RE leads charge as Andhra bags Rs 13 trn investment proposals

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

Renewables sector stole the show as Andhra Pradesh bagged investments to the tune of around Rs 13.25 trillion during the three-day CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. The sector accounted for the bulk of Rs 5.33 trillion out of the memorandum of understanding (MoUs) signed during the summit.

Andhra all set for huge investments from Adani Group, Reliance

Andhra all set for huge investments from Adani Group, Reliance

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2025

Adani Group said on Friday it will invest around Rs 1 trillion in various sectors of Andhra Pradesh over the next ten years, deepening its commitment in the state where it will partner with Google for an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.

Ashok Leyland logs record profit

Ashok Leyland logs record profit

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

Hinduja Group-led Ashok Leyland has posted a record consolidated net profit of ~820 crore in the second quarter of 2025-26 (FY26), up 7 per cent from ~767 crore during the same quarter last year.

Now You Can Stay In A Lamborghini

Now You Can Stay In A Lamborghini

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

Their projects are known for Italian-inspired creative façades with intricate urban elegance.

Open Chest Clinics: Govt Tells States, UTs

Open Chest Clinics: Govt Tells States, UTs

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

The clinics are expected to operate for at least two hours daily, particularly between September and March -- the period when air pollution levels are typically high.

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has said that selling land or property is not a service under the Finance Act, 1994, so such sales cannot be charged with service tax.

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2025

Festivals also contribute to the rise in overall automobile retail sales, says dealers association.

Apollo Hospitals Q2 net up 26%

Apollo Hospitals Q2 net up 26%

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2025

Leading hospital chain Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd (Ahel) has posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 477 crore during the second quarter this financial year, up 26 per cent from Rs 379 crore during the same period last financial year.

This MLA Wants Workers To Have The Right To Disconnect

This MLA Wants Workers To Have The Right To Disconnect

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2025

The debate over working hours flared up after Infosys Co-founder N R Narayana Murthy called for 14-hour workdays.

World's Top Schools Set Sights On India

World's Top Schools Set Sights On India

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2025

In the academic year 2024-2025, the IB had 258 authorised schools in India, up from 183 schools in 2019.

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2025

'This is an area where good lending can happen, and that is one of the priorities for the next quarter.'

Centre Moves To Bar Drugmakers Over Fake Information

Centre Moves To Bar Drugmakers Over Fake Information

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2025

At present, there is no provision under Drugs Rules, 1945 to address issues of wrong information to obtain regulatory approvals.

Fresh Air Becomes Real Estate Must-Have

Fresh Air Becomes Real Estate Must-Have

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2025

Interest in green living is rising, with clean air and open spaces becoming key selling points for residential projects, particularly as Indian cities struggle with deteriorating air quality.