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Budget focuses to fast-track infra development

Budget focuses to fast-track infra development

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

20 new industrial clusters will be developed in 2014-15.

Sikka meets Modi; dedicates $250 mn to innovate in India

Sikka meets Modi; dedicates $250 mn to innovate in India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Infosys will develop software for managing the kumbh mela scheduled in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) in 2016, he told PTI in an interview.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.

'NMP is a great way of creating jobs'

'NMP is a great way of creating jobs'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'This will have a multiplier effect in generating more jobs.'

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Adani takes on Ambani, to invest $20 bn in renewable energy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Unveiling his infrastructure conglomerate's green vision, billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday said his group will invest $20 billion over the next 10 years in renewable energy generation and component manufacturing and will produce the world's cheapest green electron. The port-to-energy conglomerate plans to triple its renewable power generation capacity over the next four years, foray into green hydrogen production, power all data centres with renewable energy, turn its ports into net carbon zero by 2025, and plans to spend over 75 per cent of capital expenditure until 2025 in green technologies, he said. Speaking at JP Morgan India Investor Summit, Adani Group chairman said the USD 20 billion investment will be in renewable energy generation, component manufacturing, transmission and distribution.

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Ambani said, it will be ready for trials as soon as 5G spectrum is available and can be ready for field deployment next year.

How tech helps Mumbai fight Covid second wave

How tech helps Mumbai fight Covid second wave

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

One of the biggest lessons for cities fighting the Covid-19 pandemic has been the criticality of access to data. Mumbai, which has shown significant success in managing the second wave of the pandemic, is a case in point, reports Shivani Shinde.

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people.

India may be the favourite FDI destination in near future

India may be the favourite FDI destination in near future

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

India has emerged as one of the top three choices for investments in the next 2-3 years, with more than two-thirds of respondents in a survey of multinational companies (MNCs) citing the country as their number one choice for future investments. According to the FDI survey released on Tuesday by CII in association with EY, about half of the respondents see India amongst the top three economies or leading manufacturing destinations of the world by 2025.

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

It is eyeing the transportation and infrastructure modernisation opportunity in the country, expected to attract $500 billion in investment over the next five years.

Gift City, a model to emulate by other states: Jaitley

Gift City, a model to emulate by other states: Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said state governments should emulate the concept of 'Gujarat International Finance Tec-City'

Smart maps an $8 bn opportunity for India: Study

Smart maps an $8 bn opportunity for India: Study

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

These maps can facilitate development of smart cities in little ways that add up to huge economic benefits for citizens

The Mudra Mela Muddle

The Mudra Mela Muddle

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Not only has the Mudra loan mela generated no jobs, it has frittered away trillions of taxpayers' money and it's time to bury the scheme, argues Debashis Basu.

Covid robs Moradabad's Brass City of its shine

Covid robs Moradabad's Brass City of its shine

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

According to the local Brass Handicrafts Manufacturers Association (BHMA), some 800,000 people are directly employed in Moradabad's massive brass handicrafts and utensils manufacturing industry, which has some 30,000 small and micro-scale units and a total annual turnover of Rs 10,000 crore. The manufacturers are heavily dependent on export markets such as the US, Canada, Australia and the European Union. And exports account for nearly 70 per cent of their revenues. According to industry insiders, since this year's lockdowns, manufacturing has been at 65 per cent of normal levels.

Indian cos helping US economy to recover: Richard Verma

Indian cos helping US economy to recover: Richard Verma

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The US is working with India for developing three smart cities --Visakhapatnam, Ajmer and Allahabad

Foreign listing of start-ups, MSMEs will now be easier

Foreign listing of start-ups, MSMEs will now be easier

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The criteria for allowing companies to avail of this provision will include profitability, networth, paid-up capital, and turnover.

9 more kids die in Kota, Dec toll rises to 100

9 more kids die in Kota, Dec toll rises to 100

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Four children died on December 30 while five on December 31, all mainly due to low birth weight, hospital superintendent Dr Suresh Dulara said.

Adani, GMR among 20 firms keen on rebuilding New Delhi railway station

Adani, GMR among 20 firms keen on rebuilding New Delhi railway station

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The Rail Land Development Authority has invited online bids from private players to redevelop the station into an integrated commercial, retail, and hospitality hub.

Rahul promises 500 sq ft houses for slum-dwellers in Mumbai

Rahul promises 500 sq ft houses for slum-dwellers in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Gandhi said, "I am saying in 10 days, but I assure you it will do done within two days."

Gartner sees govt's tech spend grow 5.7% in 2015

Gartner sees govt's tech spend grow 5.7% in 2015

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Modi govt to enhance its 2015 spend on technology, says Gartner.

Modi @ 4: Housing for all project fails to meet target

Modi @ 4: Housing for all project fails to meet target

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Right now the challenge before the government is to double the speed of construction in order to complete the remaining 6.6 million houses before March 2019.

No city can be 'smart' if children not safe: Rijiju

No city can be 'smart' if children not safe: Rijiju

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Initiatives such as 'Smart City' project cannot be successful unless children are provided with a safe and secure environment, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said as he described the statistics on sexual abuse of children in the country as discouraging.

5 healthy habits to change the world

5 healthy habits to change the world

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ajit Gandhi explains how healthy habits adopted during the pandemic can help us lead a healthier and environment. friendly lifestyle.

Spain seeks India's help to evacuate their citizens from Nepal

Spain seeks India's help to evacuate their citizens from Nepal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The foreign minister made the request for assistance to Modi who noted that India was committed to helping all nations affected by the tragedy.

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Modi, however, admitted that both countries face numerous economic challenges in the current global environment which directly affect trade and commerce

'Land issues are ubiquitous across nations'

'Land issues are ubiquitous across nations'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

After the Maharashtra government has scrapped the Mumbai redevelopment plan, there could be major change in state policy.

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 'Smart Cities' project is one that has faced many hurdles.

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, the ease of living index (EoLI) is aimed at providing a holistic view of the country's cities. These will be done on parameters like services provided by local bodies, effectiveness of the administration, outcomes generated through those services in terms of liveability and citizens' perception of the outcomes.

Sobha Hi-tech City to come up in Kochi

Sobha Hi-tech City to come up in Kochi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

To invest Rs 5000 cr in the project.

Invest in India and Make in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Invest in India and Make in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

'People are more interested in India now than ever before.'

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.

At $9.3bn, India's tech investments grew 95% in 2019

At $9.3bn, India's tech investments grew 95% in 2019

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The data collated by Dealroom.co and revealed in London this week shows that the Indian investment figures coincided with record investment numbers registered by the UK in 2019, at USD 13.2 billion, behind the US (USD 116 bn) and China (USD 33.5 bn). Both India and the UK witnessed a record year in terms of investments into their respective technology sectors in 2019. India attracted tech investments worth USD 9.36 billion last year, which marks a 95 per cent hike on the previous year, it said.

Bapu ki Kutiya: The Elderly are Wanted

Bapu ki Kutiya: The Elderly are Wanted

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Chhattisgarh's capital creates a caring environment for elderly people living in the city.

Three new projects fuel boom in Kochi

Three new projects fuel boom in Kochi

Rediff.com1 May 2007

A move by the Kerala state government to set up a Smart City at Kochi has triggered off a fresh rally in real estate prices in the central districts of Kerala, especially in and around Kochi.

India needs to rethink and redesign the whole economy: Tata's Chandra

India needs to rethink and redesign the whole economy: Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

He said COVID-19 can be a catalyst towards the adoption of digital technologies in health and education and drive change in a way that even venture capital funds have not achieved despite pouring billions in investments.

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Fadnavis had a series of very productive meetings with American CEOs

'Monsoon good so far, govt still ready with contingency plan'

'Monsoon good so far, govt still ready with contingency plan'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

India Meteorological Department has predicted deficient rains.

Every Indian to have a house by 2020, says minister

Every Indian to have a house by 2020, says minister

Rediff.com28 May 2014

UD Ministry will also give priority to linking of twin cities and infrastructure development of satellite towns and cleaning of religious cities across the country.

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The prime minister said that India has invited Germany to take advantage of opportunities in defence production in the defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.