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Uddhav not in panel for setting up Bal Thackeray's memorial

Uddhav not in panel for setting up Bal Thackeray's memorial

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

In a U-turn from its earlier stand to include Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in a panel to discuss construction of party patriarch Bal Thackeray's memorial, the Maharashtra government resolution has not included any political leaders in the committee.

Land acquisition rates hiked in Delhi

Land acquisition rates hiked in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday decided to increase the rates of land acquisition in the capital by 12 to 13 per cent.\n\n

2,508 cities selected under PM's scheme for affordable housing

2,508 cities selected under PM's scheme for affordable housing

Rediff.com4 May 2016

As many as 2,508 cities in 26 states have been selected under 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' for providing affordable houses to the urban poor.

ADB to lend Rs 1170 crore for Northeast

ADB to lend Rs 1170 crore for Northeast

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

ADB would clear the amount by September 2005 and loans would be sanctioned by March 2006.

Phase I of Hitex opens on Tuesday

Phase I of Hitex opens on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

India invites FDI from Singapore

India invites FDI from Singapore

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

India has invited Singapore to explore opportunities of investing in township development projects and mass rapid transit systems, where 100 per cent foreign direct investment is allowed.

Unique health cover plan for Delhi's poor

Unique health cover plan for Delhi's poor

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Govt to harness Delhi's private hospitals to cover 3 lakh Delhiites falling under the poverty line.

Smart Cities project likely to be rolled out next month

Smart Cities project likely to be rolled out next month

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Government had declared the mission of creating 100 Smart Cities.

Respite for Delhi factories

Respite for Delhi factories

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

In a relief to hundreds of small industrial unit owners and their employees, the Centre on Wednesday decided not to relocate industries from areas with more than 70 per cent of manufacturing activity in the national capital.\n\n\n\n

National Awards 2017: An important day in Akshay's life

National Awards 2017: An important day in Akshay's life

Rediff.com3 May 2017

A look at pictures from the awards ceremony.

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Lukewarm response from private investors and turf battles between government agencies have resulted in delaying Modi's ambitions. Sahil Makkar reports.

Housing for all. But where's the money?

Housing for all. But where's the money?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The government is looking for new sources for financing housing and infrastructure facilities requiring an investment of Rs 400,000 crore (Rs 4,000 billion), which cannot be met by way of budgetary allocation.

BSE Midcap index set for worst monthly fall in 18 months

BSE Midcap index set for worst monthly fall in 18 months

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The BSE Midcap index has declined 5.7% thus far in May 2018. In comparison, the S&P BSE Small-cap index has lost 5.6%

RBI gives loan defaulters' list, urges SC not to reveal names

RBI gives loan defaulters' list, urges SC not to reveal names

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Reserve Bank of India has submitted a list of big loan defaulters in a sealed cover to the Supreme Court with a submission that disclosing their names may have "adverse impact" for business and may "accentuate failure of business".

French govt to offer aid for Hudco project

French govt to offer aid for Hudco project

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Housing and Urban Development Corporation on Monday signed an agreement with French government for financing a pilot heritage housing project in Ahmedabad.

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

Rediff gets the new ministers' portfolios right!

Rediff gets the new ministers' portfolios right!

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Much before Rashtrapati Bhavan confirmed the new ministers' portfolios, we had said who will get what in Narendra Modi's Union council of ministers!

Herald case: Swamy seeks summoning of financial details of INC

Herald case: Swamy seeks summoning of financial details of INC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul, Motilal Vora, Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda are accused in the case.

Over 200 WB docs tender resignation, demand Mamata's apology

Over 200 WB docs tender resignation, demand Mamata's apology

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Mamata set 6 conditions for the state government to withdraw their four-day-long stir.

Govt sympathy is with Campa Cola residents: Maharashtra CM

Govt sympathy is with Campa Cola residents: Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Soon after the Supreme Court stayed the demolition of Campa Cola Compound in Mumbai till May 31, 2014, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said his government's "sympathy" is with its residents and it will consider legal options available.

BJP's Mukul Roy, 3 others booked for TMC MLA's killing

BJP's Mukul Roy, 3 others booked for TMC MLA's killing

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Roy, on his part, said the decision to name him in the first information report was 'politically motivated'.

Build a Godse temple in every district in India, quips Azam Khan

Build a Godse temple in every district in India, quips Azam Khan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In sarcastic comments Samajwadi party leader Azam Khan on Friday took on outfits demanding construction of a temple dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse,saying such temple should be constructed in every state.

Ananth Kumar is Karnataka BJP chief

Ananth Kumar is Karnataka BJP chief

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

It is not clear whether Kumar would continue in the Union Cabinet or resign to take up party work.

BJP leader Raghubar Das sworn-in as CM of Jharkhand

BJP leader Raghubar Das sworn-in as CM of Jharkhand

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Raghubar Das was on Sunday sworn-in as the new chief minister of Jharkhand, becoming the first non-tribal leader to rule the state.

Anil Kumar Verma: The man on leave for ever

Anil Kumar Verma: The man on leave for ever

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

More than 24 years later, case of wilful absence has finally been proven against the bureaucrat.

Kejriwal now wants a Brexit over Delhi's statehood

Kejriwal now wants a Brexit over Delhi's statehood

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

"After UK referendum, Delhi will soon have a referendum on full statehood," the Delhi Chief Minister tweeted. If Delhi gets full statehood, police, land and municipal corporations and bureaucracy will come under the state government.

The ministers who matter more to Modi

The ministers who matter more to Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi involves junior ministers in the decision-making process and holds a meeting of the Council of Ministers every last Saturday of the month, but there is a group of ministers that he reaches out to more often.

'Jobs are not being created because we are not growing at 7+%'

'Jobs are not being created because we are not growing at 7+%'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Yashwant Sinha explains where the Modi government has gone wrong in its handling of the economy.

Centre gives nod for Chennai Monorail project

Centre gives nod for Chennai Monorail project

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Under the 20.68 km-long monorail project, services will be provided between Poonamalle and Kathipara with a link from Porur to Vadapalani in Chennai, a senior UD Ministry official said.

DoD seeks ministry's comments on NBCC

DoD seeks ministry's comments on NBCC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Close on the heels of Disinvestment Commission recommending privatisation of National Buildings Construction Corp, Disinvestment Department has asked Ministry of Urban Development for its comments in the matter, by January 31.

Mayawati too wants a birthday bash

Mayawati too wants a birthday bash

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

Vajpayee inaugurates Delhi Metro

Vajpayee inaugurates Delhi Metro

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

The prime minister said that the rail transport system will reduce traffic congestion and pollution

Govt to launch 'rental housing' scheme for migrants, poor

Govt to launch 'rental housing' scheme for migrants, poor

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Aiming to provide temporary shelter for migrants and homeless people, the government is firming up a new initiative to launch a rental housing project in the big cities.

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The NGT has asked the Centre to respond to the plea of an environment enthusiast alleging that large-scale burning of municipal solid waste in Agra was turning the Taj Mahal yellow.

Hudco Q3 net at Rs 107 crore

Hudco Q3 net at Rs 107 crore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Hudco posted a net profit of Rs 107.06 crore for the third quarter ending December 31, 2003.

AP MLAs create ruckus over Telangana; house adjourned twice

AP MLAs create ruckus over Telangana; house adjourned twice

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Legislators from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions did not allow the Andhra Pradesh assembly to transact business when the winter session resumed on Friday as they remained firm on their demand that the Centre drop the move to bifurcate the state.