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Realty bill may force developers to speed up stuck projects

Realty bill may force developers to speed up stuck projects

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Projects in Delhi-NCR, delayed by a much as 6-7 years

Parliamentary panel on real estate Bill seeks feedback

Parliamentary panel on real estate Bill seeks feedback

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The Congress and other opposition parties had opposed the amendments.

Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead in Maha; power lines snapped

Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead in Maha; power lines snapped

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Cyclone Nisarga slammed Maharashtra coast with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, making landfall at 12.30 pm at Alibaug near Mumbai. The process was completed by 2.30 pm, a senior India Meteorological Department official said. Alibaug witnessed wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour. It weakened into a 'deep depression' late on Wednesday evening, the IMD said.

The brands Bollywood won't promote

The brands Bollywood won't promote

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Actors and sportspersons are increasingly blacklisting products like colas and fairness creams. Urvi Malvania explores what lies behind the concern among endorsers over brands they promote and how will it impact both.

The secret to fighting inflammation is in your kitchen

The secret to fighting inflammation is in your kitchen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

It is the one food that you should consume daily.

10 planned Mercedes launches on schedule

10 planned Mercedes launches on schedule

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'Even during the lockdown, we have received many online enquiries and subsequent bookings.'

99 Bills pending for stormy monsoon session

99 Bills pending for stormy monsoon session

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The United Progressive Alliance government's confidence about getting legislative business done in the monsoon session of Parliament, beginning August 5, might be misplaced.

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Digital lending apps extend small amounts at exorbitant rates. Payment delays invite messages to customer or close family members, often with sensitive information such as Aadhaar and PAN Card scans.

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Regulator's to-do list includes guidelines on traceability mechanism, food recall portal.

Real Estate Bill cleared; Home buyers to get a fair deal

Real Estate Bill cleared; Home buyers to get a fair deal

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The bill would prohibit unaccounted money from being pumped into the sector and as now 70 per cent of the money has to be deposited in bank accounts through cheques.

Lifetime validity plans under lens

Lifetime validity plans under lens

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Women of Big Bazaar SOS group said: "Future Retail and Reliance had entered into an arrangement through which Future's retail stores will continue to be operated by Reliance. Reliance has also committed to clear all debts and dues owed by Future Retail to suppliers and vendors."

Trai to end cable operators' monopoly

Trai to end cable operators' monopoly

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

The new broadcasting regulator Trai on Wednesday said it will strive to end the monopoly of cable operators by creating an atmosphere for entry of more players while regulating industry tariffs in the interim.

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'In FY21, as of October, LIC has booked a profit of Rs 18,800 crore through sale of equities.'

Religious minorities in India felt increasingly vulnerable in 2017: US report

Religious minorities in India felt increasingly vulnerable in 2017: US report

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The report states that while the national government sometimes spoke out against incidents of violence, local political leaders often did not, and at times made public remarks that individuals could interpret as condoning violence.

TRAI bars differential tariff for Internet access

TRAI bars differential tariff for Internet access

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

TRAI said that Internet service providers would not be allowed to discriminate on pricing of data access for different web services.

Penalty on call drops unreasonable, rules SC

Penalty on call drops unreasonable, rules SC

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Refuting the allegations of TRAI that the telecom service providers are making huge gains in the sector, the firms had said they have been investing hugely on the infrastructure.

'Nawab Malik has been jailed to keep him quiet'

'Nawab Malik has been jailed to keep him quiet'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'After he had exposed the Narcotics Bureau's wrongdoings, he threatened to expose the Enforcement Directorate as well.' 'So they are trying to rake up an old legal deal, distorting information and using the PMLA which did not even exist at that time.'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'

Govt order for a coal regulator soon

Govt order for a coal regulator soon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The Coal Regulatory Authority Bill, 2013, needs Parliamentary approval and is to be introduced in the next session, P Chidambaram told reporters.

Why health insurance premiums are set to rise

Why health insurance premiums are set to rise

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products. Insurance firms have been given time till September 30 to include modifications mandated by the regulator.

Telecom companies play debt card to escape call drop penalty

Telecom companies play debt card to escape call drop penalty

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Sibal said that Trai had compared India with China.

'If you want to catch a rat, you can't burn the house'

'If you want to catch a rat, you can't burn the house'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Crony capitalism will gain due to these Acts.'

Dadri lynching: IAF mulls moving Corporal's family

Dadri lynching: IAF mulls moving Corporal's family

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Asserting that such acts cannot be accepted, Raha said senior officers were in touch with Corporal Mohammad Sartaj and his family.

Of Gaurakshaks and data privacy

Of Gaurakshaks and data privacy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

What if the digital records of a food delivery service are leaked? What if a tech-savvy gaurakshak scans those records and discovers who the beef-eaters are? What happens next? Devangshu Datta highlights the risks posed by leaks of digital databases.

China allows couples to have 3 children amid ageing population

China allows couples to have 3 children amid ageing population

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Despite the relaxation of the one-child policy in 2016, the number of live births per 1,000 people fell to a record low of 10.48 in 2019, down from 10.94 in 2018.

Online retailers are here to stay despite odds

Online retailers are here to stay despite odds

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

These risks are viewed as more acute in the online world.

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

'Tragically, compassion is in short supply in our ancient capital city, as the horrific violence in recent weeks testified,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Factbox-Volkswagen's bill for cheating emissions tests

Factbox-Volkswagen's bill for cheating emissions tests

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

In the US, VW faced penalties of up to $18 billion.

The 2 BIG challenges facing India Inc

The 2 BIG challenges facing India Inc

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

As Covid-19 cases surge in India, companies have realised it's a tightrope walk between maintaining production and ensuring employee safety.

Can Suresh Prabhu take on the Railway Bureaucracy?

Can Suresh Prabhu take on the Railway Bureaucracy?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Ministers may come and ministers may go but the attitude of the RB remains the same forever, and it is this group that really calls the shots in Indian Railways, says S Pushpavanam.

What Swadeshi Jaagran Manch wants changed in Modi's farm laws

What Swadeshi Jaagran Manch wants changed in Modi's farm laws

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'The SJM has requested the government to bring a change in the law which will ensure MSP as the floor price for all farmers below which nobody should buy anything from them.'

Who determines the price -- market or regulator?

Who determines the price -- market or regulator?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Moving from pricing control to a free market means stiff competition.

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The finance ministry has put out a revised draft in public domain.

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The study also found that most GM foods did not disclose the fact on the label. "A few also made false claims of being GM-free," the study by CSE said.

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.

4 tips to avoid insurance frauds

4 tips to avoid insurance frauds

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Here are some simple points to remember...

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

First, the industry is hoping for brisk business, as, according to projections there will be normal monsoon. Secondly, it is relieved at the fall in import of cheap umbrellas from China which had dented the domestic market for several years.

Few lessons other brands must learn from the Maggi controversy

Few lessons other brands must learn from the Maggi controversy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Reputed brands must learn few lessons from the ongoing Maggi controversy.

Nod to Real Estate Bill: Big relief for home buyers

Nod to Real Estate Bill: Big relief for home buyers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

With the controversial Land Acquisition Bill pending for long, government on Tuesday made a strong pitch in the Lok Sabha for "some sort of understanding" on it, saying passage of the legislation is necessary to make land available for the programme of 'Housing-for-All' by 2020.