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'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'We operate in 16 countries already, and therefore adding the UK to it, and beginning a chapter in the European continent is the next step.'

Diagnosed with cancer on day of Aditya L1 launch, cured now: ISRO chief

Diagnosed with cancer on day of Aditya L1 launch, cured now: ISRO chief

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Somanath said he realised that there were some health issues during the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission last year but was not very clear about it.

After Doda, homes develop cracks in Srinagar due to land subsidence

After Doda, homes develop cracks in Srinagar due to land subsidence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The locals believe the homes began to develop cracks after some portions of the land began to sink.

Union Budget '24: Realty players' high-rise expectations

Union Budget '24: Realty players' high-rise expectations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

During 2023, the Indian real estate sector - both housing and commercial - witnessed buoyancy fuelled by demand, supply, and absorption, and the sector is banking on the upcoming Budget to keep the momentum going. Mumbai-based Sattva Group wants the government to focus on the critical pillars for long-term growth. The company emphasised on the infrastructure boom with increased allocation, lower goods and services tax (GST) rates, incentives for affordable housing and single-window clearance to fast-track projects and support liquidity.

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Six weather stations across Delhi recorded over 100 mm of rain in a single day, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Thursday, categorising it as an "extremely intense spell".

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.

RS to discuss Delhi violence on Thursday, House adjourns

RS to discuss Delhi violence on Thursday, House adjourns

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The opposition was demanding a discussion on the issue on Wednesday itself. The House witnessed three brief adjournments as the government and opposition parties were trying to reach an agreement on holding the discussion on the Delhi violence as well as the debate on two ordinances which are set to lapse.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

'Nirav Modi' means...: Kharge defends Adhir's remark in RS

'Nirav Modi' means...: Kharge defends Adhir's remark in RS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Chowdhury, the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, was suspended on Thursday for allegedly attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and disturbing the ministers.

Is he parmaatma? Kharge insists on PM's presence in RS

Is he parmaatma? Kharge insists on PM's presence in RS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The opposition parties had till now been calling for a debate under Rule 267, which entails voting, and a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Buying a house this festive season?

Buying a house this festive season?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Experts say this is a good time to buy a house for self-use, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

49 more Oppn MPs suspended; 141 suspensions so far

49 more Oppn MPs suspended; 141 suspensions so far

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The MPs suspended on Tuesday include National Conference's Farooq Abdullah and Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari.

Average housing prices up 3% across 7 cities: Anarock

Average housing prices up 3% across 7 cities: Anarock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Housing sales have jumped over two-fold during July-September period at 62,800 units across seven major cities on better demand driven by low mortgage rates and hiring in IT/ITeS sector, according to property consultant Anarock. Sales of residential properties stood at 29,520 units in the year-ago period and 24,560 units in the previous quarter. The seven cities tracked by Anarock are Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune.

Mahua Moitra to be expelled today? Ethics report tabled in Parl

Mahua Moitra to be expelled today? Ethics report tabled in Parl

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress members and some from the Congress trooped in the Well of the House raising slogans demanding a copy of the report.

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The protesting MPs did not accept the tea and snacks offered by the deputy chairman.

Vice President Ansari accorded warm farewell as RS chairman

Vice President Ansari accorded warm farewell as RS chairman

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Ansari relinquishes office after a decade.

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'

Police complaint against TMC MP for mimicry of V-P

Police complaint against TMC MP for mimicry of V-P

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The complaint said the video was made with an "intention to insult and defame the Vice-President of India, his caste as well as his background of farmer and as a lawyer".

Harivansh re-elected dy chairman of Rajya Sabha; PM calls him 'outstanding umpire'

Harivansh re-elected dy chairman of Rajya Sabha; PM calls him 'outstanding umpire'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The opposition had fielded Manoj Jha, an Rashtriya Janata Dal member.

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

INDIA bloc leaders will protest at Jantar Mantar Friday against suspension of MPs and nationwide protests will also be held in all district headquarters against the government's "immoral and illegal" behaviour of this government, the Leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha said.

Must leave behind...: 'Mimic' MP on Dhankhar's b'day wishes

Must leave behind...: 'Mimic' MP on Dhankhar's b'day wishes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Banerjee also stressed the importance of moving forward, leaving behind past misunderstandings.

Oppn to continue protests in Parliament over security breach

Oppn to continue protests in Parliament over security breach

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

According to the sources, during their floor coordination meeting this morning, leaders of the INDIA parties decided to continue their aggressive stance in Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha.

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Government officials believe that central bridge projects perform better than state projects due to stricter checks and balances.

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

UP's representation in the government could diminish, given the BJP's decreased seat count in that state.

It will be a JD-U vs RJD battle for RS Deputy Chairman's post

It will be a JD-U vs RJD battle for RS Deputy Chairman's post

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The fight would become more interesting as both candidates hail from Bihar, where the assembly elections are to be held soon, making it effectively a JD-U versus RJD contest.

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'Under the circumstances, this announcement may remain limited to bravado and little else, adding momentum to Imran's narrative of victimhood,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

MPs claim names included in RS panel on Delhi services bill without consent

MPs claim names included in RS panel on Delhi services bill without consent

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh on Monday announced a probe into the complaints of at least four MPs that their names were included in a proposed select committee of the house for the Delhi services bill without their consent.

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.'

Want To Buy A Bungalow For Rs 325 Crore?

Want To Buy A Bungalow For Rs 325 Crore?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Enquiries indicate it belongs to an industrialist with links to a prominent cricketer.

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. But metals-to-ports conglomerate Essar's Ruia family seems to be an exception. Three generations of the Ruia family - founder brother Shashi and Ravi Ruia, their children and grandchildren - continue to live under one roof and jointly run the business empire.

CLSA downgrades select realty stocks. Here's why

CLSA downgrades select realty stocks. Here's why

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

CLSA has downgraded select real estate stocks and expects most counters from this sector to consolidate in the months ahead after the sharp run seen in them in the last few months. Most positive factors in terms of a pick-up in housing demand and office space absorption, it said, are already priced in. "We expect housing industry demand to grow around 12 per cent in 2024 and for large developers to outpace industry to grow at 15 - 20 per cent.

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

With 6.44 per cent of shares in his bracket, Jack will continue to exert his influence on China's biggest e-commerce company through his lifetime membership with the Alibaba Partnership, reported CNN.

People will now see battle of Mahabharata: Mahua Moitra

People will now see battle of Mahabharata: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Ethics Committee Chairman Vinod Kumar Sonkar tabled the panel's first report when the House re-convened at noon after an adjournment during the Question Hour.

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Why are financial-technology (fintech) players moving back to India, or doing the reverse-flipping?

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects Mallya's resignation

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects Mallya's resignation

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, is all set to be expelled from the Rajya Sabha as Chairman Hamid Ansari on Tuesday turned down his resignation on procedural grounds.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

Payal Rohatgi arrested for 'threatening' residents of housing society

Payal Rohatgi arrested for 'threatening' residents of housing society

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Bollywood actor Payal Rohatgi was arrested by the Ahmedabad city police on Friday for allegedly threatening the residents of her housing society, an official said.