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Commercial 5G services will be rolled out in 13 cities in 2022: DoT

Commercial 5G services will be rolled out in 13 cities in 2022: DoT

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Commercial 5G services will be rolled out in 13 cities in India, including the metropolises, in 2022, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said in a statement on Monday. These cities are Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Jamnagar. "These metros and big cities would be the first places for the launch of 5G services in the country next year," the DoT said.

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.'

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 tests will be started at every polling station in the containment zones of Delhi in a few days

500 acres of Railways land for commercial use

500 acres of Railways land for commercial use

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

A consultant is being appointed to work out the details of the project.

Why this selective dealing in hate speeches, govt asks SC

Why this selective dealing in hate speeches, govt asks SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Everyday fringe elements are making speeches to vilify others including on TV and public forums," the bench said.

27 airports funded by AAI's earnings from Delhi, Mumbai

27 airports funded by AAI's earnings from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

AAI holds a minimum of 26 per cent equity in any of the joint venture in the form of assets, and the balance is with private sector/financial institution/state government for city-side development of viable non-metro airports.

Delhi airport cost overrun likely to get nod

Delhi airport cost overrun likely to get nod

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The estimated cost for building T-3 went up from Rs 8,975 crore (Rs 89.75 billion) to Rs 12,700 crore (Rs 127 billion) during the 37 months it took. In March 2009, the operator was allowed by the civil aviation ministry to collect an ADF for 36 months, to recover an estimated Rs 1,827 crore (Rs 18.27 billion).

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

As daily testing of samples of blood and throat and nose swabs crossed two lakh for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, over 14,000 new coronavirus cases were registered in the country for the fifth day in a row to take the total count to 4,56,183, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

UK biz leaders flay move to close India offices

UK biz leaders flay move to close India offices

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Business leaders warned that closing the offices to save money would send out the wrong signals to potential investors.

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Supertech

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Supertech

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Real estate developer Supertech on Friday was declared bankrupt by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), a move that could have a bearing on 25,000 home buyers of the firm's ongoing projects in the Delhi and NCR region. Acting on a petition filed by the Union Bank of India for non-payment of around Rs 432 crore worth dues, the bankruptcy court ordered the initiation of insolvency proceedings against real estate firm Supertech Ltd, one of the companies of Supertech group. The NCLT said "there has been a default in payment of the financial debt" and appointed Hitesh Goyal as the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) superseding the board of Supertech Ltd.

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The BJP has nothing to lose after a point. For the DMK it is a difficult choice, as it would not want to give too much of space to a 'national party' lest the 'Dravidian duel' of the past decades should be lost forever, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Flying out of Delhi will be cheaper from Jan 1

Flying out of Delhi will be cheaper from Jan 1

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Flying out of Delhi would become cheaper from Tuesday, with the development fee (DF) charged by the operator of IGI airport here being reduced by Rs 100for domestic and Rs 700 per international passenger.

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

US is there for India, we are ready and able: Biden admn

US is there for India, we are ready and able: Biden admn

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Price said India's relationship with Russia developed over several decades.

ULIP crisis resolved, for now

ULIP crisis resolved, for now

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The government on Monday said that the two regulators, the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, have agreed to maintain the status quo that existed before market regulator's ban on 14 life insurers from raising funds for unit-linked schemes.

The poison that's 'KILLING' Delhi's citizens

The poison that's 'KILLING' Delhi's citizens

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

In terms of disability adjusted life years, an average person in Delhi lost a healthy week of their life in 2017, and almost all of it due to outdoor air pollution.

India to fly out citizens in Ukraine from neighbouring countries

India to fly out citizens in Ukraine from neighbouring countries

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The government is organising evacuation flights for Indians in Ukraine, the sources said, adding that the cost will be completely borne by the government.

Sri Lanka asked to exercise caution while handling Indian fishing boats

Sri Lanka asked to exercise caution while handling Indian fishing boats

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

During a virtual meeting of the joint working group on fisheries on Friday, both countries agreed that the use of force could not be justified under any circumstances.

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The 21st meeting of FSDC comes against the backdrop of the economy hitting a six-year low growth rate of 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20. Even some of the macroeconomic data for the second quarter does not portray an encouraging picture of the economy.

Senseless pressure on Sri Lanka over ship visit, says China

Senseless pressure on Sri Lanka over ship visit, says China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Riled by Sri Lanka's request to defer the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota Port, China on Monday took a dig at India, saying it was "senseless to pressure" Colombo by citing the issue of security concerns.

What's the govt policy to deter China, asks Sonia

What's the govt policy to deter China, asks Sonia

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Addressing party MPs at the general body meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party in the central hall of Parliament, she said when facing a significant national challenge, it has been the tradition in our country to bring Parliament into confidence.

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Future Retail files caveat in Delhi HC against Amazon

Future Retail files caveat in Delhi HC against Amazon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Kishore Biyani led-Future Group has filed a caveat before the Delhi high court requesting it to be heard if any plea is filed by e-commerce major Amazon over its Rs 24,713 crore deal with Mukesh Ambani-led RIL. Anticipating a move by Amazon, which had got an interim arbitration award in its favour, putting the announced deal on hold, the Future Group firm has moved the Delhi high court.

Govt likely to cut ADF at Delhi airport

Govt likely to cut ADF at Delhi airport

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Yet to decide on reduction in Mumbai.

Meet the likely leaders of AAP's Cabinet 2.0

Meet the likely leaders of AAP's Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Here's a look at some of the key contenders to be part of the Delhi Cabinet

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

First 4-lane road-cum-metro track in Jaipur

First 4-lane road-cum-metro track in Jaipur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jaipur Development Authority for a four-lane elevated road-cum-metro track project.

Housing sales to breach pre-pandemic levels in 2022

Housing sales to breach pre-pandemic levels in 2022

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

India's residential market is expected to sustain demand momentum despite rise in mortgage and property rates as sales this year across the top 7 cities are likely to breach pre-pandemic level of 2.62 lakh units, industry players said. After braving four back-to-back disruptions in form of demonetisation, RERA, GST and COVID-19 in the last 6 years, industry experts feel the housing market is going through a lot of structural changes and is now at the start of a long-term upcycle. Homebuyers body FPCE gives credit to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) under the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 for this improved buying sentiment.

Delhi starvation deaths: Girls had no food for 8-9 days, say docs

Delhi starvation deaths: Girls had no food for 8-9 days, say docs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says it's the 'biggest failure of our system'.

Delhi, the No-No capital

Delhi, the No-No capital

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Delhi is a year-round health hazard that visitors shun like the plague, says Sunil Sethi.

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Munir was among those in Pakistan who oversaw the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, according to Tilak Devasher, a member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and who retired as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat.

Ex-finance secy booked for corruption in currency security thread supply

Ex-finance secy booked for corruption in currency security thread supply

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The CBI, in its FIR, alleged that Mayaram, the UK-based company De La Rue International Ltd and unidentified officials of the finance ministry and RBI hatched a criminal conspiracy to extend undue favour to the firm.

GMR arm to absorb Delhi airport staff

GMR arm to absorb Delhi airport staff

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Delhi International Airport, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure, will absorb all general employees of Airports Authority of India, working at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. There are over 2,300 general employees of AAI.

Total ban on crackers from midnight to Nov 30 in Delhi, NCR

Total ban on crackers from midnight to Nov 30 in Delhi, NCR

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

A bench of the NGT, headed by its chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, directed that the order will also apply to all cities and towns in the country where the average of ambient air quality during November (as per available data of last year) falls under 'poor' or worse category.

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.

Russia lifts ban on Indian oilseeds

Russia lifts ban on Indian oilseeds

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the restrictions had been lifted with the condition that sesame seeds and groundnut exported should carry the quality and safety certification issued by the Delhi-based Sri Ram Institute for Industrial Research or any other agency as may be notified from time to time.

Swavalamban pension plan targets 80 lakh subscribers by FY15

Swavalamban pension plan targets 80 lakh subscribers by FY15

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Right now there are about 30 lakh (3 million) subscribers under the Swavalamban scheme.