Delhi govt orders to inspect all abandoned borewells after man's death

Water Minister Atishi on Sunday visited the Delhi Jal Board water treatment plant in Keshopur where a man fell into a 40-foot-deep borewell and said that action would be taken against the official......

Gathered inputs from 15L people for 3rd term road map: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he has already begun preparing a road map for his third term and has taken suggestions from more than 15 lakh people, asserting that the new India......

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

The national capital will be placed under a blanket of security for the Republic Day celebrations, with more than 70,000 personnel being deployed across the city for the purpose, Delhi Police......

All under-construction tunnels in India to be audited

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will undertake a safety audit of all 29 under-construction tunnels across the country to ensure safety and adherence to highest quality standards, an......

Uber's Rs 1,767 crore investment the biggest in India arm

The capital infusion is expected to bolster its presence in the country by funding its key businesses to take on Indian rival Ola. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Ride-hailing major Uber has......

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the younger generation doesn’t dream of owning a car, but instead wants the freedom of having any service on demand. Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara......

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'In the absence of direct bank or NBFC funding, builders are unable to complete the stuck projects leading to a pile of approximately 5.75 lakh units stuck/delayed in top cities.' Photograph:......

Getting private funding will be an uphill task for Railways

Though the Railways is yet to declare any five-year action plan, it is clear the government is not in a position to hand-hold it for any major expansion or upgrade.The issue, however, is how far......

IPL sidelights: Last metro to leave ITO at midnight

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals' players celebrate a wicket. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Metro has extended services by an hour the departure of the last train from ITO metro station till midnight to cater to......