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'India requires 38 million affordable homes'

'India requires 38 million affordable homes'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

"Minister Nath has agreed to hold the consultative dialogue from next week in the process of improving the working scenario between developers and the government sectors," he said at the ongoing CREDAI convention being held in Singapore.

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal met Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

6 infra PSUs to issue tax-exempt bonds

6 infra PSUs to issue tax-exempt bonds

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

IRFC, NHAI, Hudco and others to hit the market in next few months.

7 smart cities to be developed in Bengal: Mamata

7 smart cities to be developed in Bengal: Mamata

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The state government had adequate land for these projects, the CM said.

PM Modi tweets 'namaste Chancellor' to welcome Merkel

PM Modi tweets 'namaste Chancellor' to welcome Merkel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she arrived here on a three-day visit, saying he looked forward to strengthening the bilateral ties.

Real estate hogs highest spend in smart city projects

Real estate hogs highest spend in smart city projects

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The new real estate hubs could typically take between 5 and 10 years to develop depending on the state of economy of the city and the state.

Adarsh case: Now crucial hard disk goes missing

Adarsh case: Now crucial hard disk goes missing

Rediff.com16 May 2011

In a significant turn of events in Adarsh missing files case, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a magistrate that a computer hard disk of the Maharashtra Urban Development Department is missing even as the agency said it was mulling conducting polygraph tests on three arrested state government officials.

Rameswaram included under AMRUT as tribute to Kalam: Centre

Rameswaram included under AMRUT as tribute to Kalam: Centre

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Kalam had left an irreplaceable void, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the Centre has decided to include Rameswaram in AMRUT by relaxing norms as a tribute to the former president.

SC seeks details of banks' debt recovery cases

SC seeks details of banks' debt recovery cases

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur also sought a response on the question as to whether the recovery tribunals are equipped to decide the loan recovery cases within a fixed time frame, stipulated under the law.

SIT quizzes former Guj minister in 2002 riots case

SIT quizzes former Guj minister in 2002 riots case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team on Friday questioned former Bharatiya Janata Party minister I K Jadeja for over two hours in connection with the Gulburg society riot case of 2002.

High-speed AC trains from Delhi to nearby towns

High-speed AC trains from Delhi to nearby towns

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

To facilitate faster movement of commuters between the national capital and its adjoining towns, a corporation will be set up to run high-speed AC trains as part of the Regional Rapid Transit System for the National Capital Region.

Trouble brewing for India's GIFT City

Trouble brewing for India's GIFT City

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

At the end of October, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena handed over the deeds for the transfer of 116 hectares in Colombo Port City to China Harbour Engineering Company on a 99-year lease to build a financial centre.

India will need 7,400 km of metros, subways by 2030

India will need 7,400 km of metros, subways by 2030

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

The issue of urbanization, if not addressed immediately, might lead to serious repercussions for major Indian cities and potential deterioration in quality of life, strain on resources and reduced investments in India's urban centres, according to a 21-month-long study conducted by the McKinsey Global Institute.

75,000 acres acquired for mega city near Ahmedabad

75,000 acres acquired for mega city near Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Spread over 940 square km, a new city would be developed at Dholera by the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC) as a part of its $90 billion project spread across six states.

Can you guess how many homeless people live in your area?

Can you guess how many homeless people live in your area?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

A map showing the number of homeless persons per 1000 population in districts across India.

BJP leader goes to cops against Arundhati Roy

BJP leader goes to cops against Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The complaint was submitted with Mallital police station on Wednesday by Pushkar Singh Dhami, vice chairman of state urban development monitoring board and a BJP leader.

Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar

Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Parrikar also said that if anybody decides to attack India, he will not remain silent.

NDMC caught between 2 masters on Taj auction

NDMC caught between 2 masters on Taj auction

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The differing wings are the the Union home and urban development ministries -- the former is the parent ministry for the capital's administration and the other controls land decisions in this city. The issues is the proposed auction of the Taj Mahal (popularly called the Taj Mansingh, after the road on which it stands).

Delhi govt to build 35,000 flats for EOS

Delhi govt to build 35,000 flats for EOS

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Good news for economically-weaker sections (EOS) in Delhi. The city government Wednesday decided to built around 35,000 flats for them which are likely to be ready in two years.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

Cabinet nod to Pune Metro soon, says Minister

Cabinet nod to Pune Metro soon, says Minister

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Naidu informed this to Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, during a meeting at the state government's Sahyadri guest house in south Mumbai.

Reddy on his toes to tackle oil ministry issues

Reddy on his toes to tackle oil ministry issues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Reddy, who moved from urban development to the oil ministry, got down to tackling the task straightaway with a brainstorming session with senior ministry officials on Thursday.

Maha govt speeds up Tiwari's suspension process

Maha govt speeds up Tiwari's suspension process

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

With defiant Information Commissioner Ramanand Tiwari digging in his heels, Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan on Tuesday made a reference to the Supreme Court for suspension of the former bureaucrat for his alleged role in the Adarsh housing scam. "The governor has made a reference to the Supreme Court on Tiwari under Section 17.1 of the RTI Act," a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said, taking forward the process to suspend Tiwari.

'Ganguly is a victim of dirty politics'

'Ganguly is a victim of dirty politics'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly, who found no takers at the recent IPL IV auction, was a victim of 'dirty politics', a West Bengal minister said on Thursday.

Satellite town plan to go beyond 2012 deadline

Satellite town plan to go beyond 2012 deadline

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The pilot scheme to develop satellite towns around seven mega cities will spill over to the 12th Plan period (2013 to 2018), as against the original deadline of April 2012.

WB govt orders probe into Tamang's killing

WB govt orders probe into Tamang's killing

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The West Bengal government ordered an inquiry into the killing of All India Gorkha League president Madan Tamang in Darjeeling on Friday.

Bhim Army chief arrested after clashes over temple

Bhim Army chief arrested after clashes over temple

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The protest by Dalits against the demolition of a Ravidas temple in the Tughlakabad area of Delhi turned violent on Wednesday night, leaving several people, including policemen, injured.

Compulsory voting bill tabled in Guj assembly

Compulsory voting bill tabled in Guj assembly

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Unfazed by the Governor sending back Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's much talked about compulsory voting bill, the state government re-introduced the legislation without any changes in the assembly on Tuesday.The bill making voting mandatory in elections to self governing bodies was returned by Governor Kamla in April on the grounds the legislative measure is against individual freedom.

Will anti-CAA protests help Mamata?

Will anti-CAA protests help Mamata?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'When violence spread, it looked as if Mamata was losing control, but soon, she was able to contain the situation.' 'Now, the TMC stands to gain the most.'

60% Indians to live in cities by 2050: Government

60% Indians to live in cities by 2050: Government

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

As per the 2011 census, 31 per cent population in the country lives in urban areas.

10 clean cities that make India proud

10 clean cities that make India proud

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

These 10 cities have maintained cleanliness throughout

R K Khanna Tennis Complex ready for C'Wealth Games

R K Khanna Tennis Complex ready for C'Wealth Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

A refurbished R K Khanna Tennis Complex was formally handed over to Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Monday, at a ceremony attended by Union Minister of Urban Development S Jaipal Reddy and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Unlike other stadia, upgradation of which is being undertaken by government agencies like the DDA and NDMC, the tennis venue was completed by the All India Tennis Association (AITA).

When Venkaiah caught his babus off-guard

When Venkaiah caught his babus off-guard

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Top Information and Broadcasting ministry officials were in for a surprise on Monday as Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, who took charge last week, made an unannounced punctuality and cleanliness check early morning.

Kalmadi meets Reddy ahead of GoM meeting on Monday

Kalmadi meets Reddy ahead of GoM meeting on Monday

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

The beleaguered organizing committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi met Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy, who also heads the group of ministers for Commonwealth Games, but what exactly transpired in the closed-door meeting was not known.

Mamata proposes House for All scheme

Mamata proposes House for All scheme

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Presenting the Railway Budget for 2010-11 in Parliament, the minister said there are 14 lakh (1.4 million) employees of Indian Railways -- from officers to gangmen and the scheme will benefit all of them.

Ashok Chavan an accused in CBI's Adarsh FIR

Ashok Chavan an accused in CBI's Adarsh FIR

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan was among the 13 people figuring as accused in the FIR filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday in connection with the Adarsh housing society scam which also names some retired senior Army officials.

11th plan: Social sector outlay falls short

11th plan: Social sector outlay falls short

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Health and education sectors will get just 61 and 60 per cent of the funds earmarked in the 11th Plan period, according to estimates prepared by the Planning Commission.

Economic marvel Shanghai is China's 'sexiest' city

Economic marvel Shanghai is China's 'sexiest' city

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

China's eastern metropolis of Shanghai, the economic hub of Hong Kong and the sprawling city of Chongqing have been named the 'sexiest cities' in the country because of their economic prosperity, urban development, charming buildings and beautiful girls, according to a new survey.

Jaipal Reddy: An articulate leader who never compromised on values

Jaipal Reddy: An articulate leader who never compromised on values

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

He served as Union minister of information and broadcasting in the IK Gujral government and was allotted different portfolios in the Manmohan Singh government.

Govt imposes capital value system for property tax

Govt imposes capital value system for property tax

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Maharashtra Government has decided to impose capital value-based system to calculate property tax on buildings, lands, houses and establishments across the state.