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Delhi-Alwar rapid rail: India in talks for $3 bn funding

Delhi-Alwar rapid rail: India in talks for $3 bn funding

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The project will be in three stages and sources indicate that the funding will be for the first stage of 107 kilometre from Sarai Kale Khan to SNB Urban Complex.

Jio-BP partners with BluSmart to set up EV charging infrastructure

Jio-BP partners with BluSmart to set up EV charging infrastructure

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Jio-BP, the fuels and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries and UK's BP, on Thursday announced a partnership with BluSmart - India's first and largest all-electric ride-hailing platform - to set up a network of commercial large-scale EV charging stations. As part of the partnership, Jio-BP will set up these stations for passenger electric vehicles and fleets across the country, the company said in a statement. "Through this partnership, both companies will collaborate in planning, development and operation of EV charging infrastructure, at suitable locations across cities where BluSmart operates," it said.

Delhi firecracker sellers see Diwali going up in smoke

Delhi firecracker sellers see Diwali going up in smoke

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Harjit Singh Chhabra, head, Sadar Nishkarm Welfare Association, estimated that losses could go up to hundreds of crores.

Delhi-Vizag train catches fire in MP, no injuries reported

Delhi-Vizag train catches fire in MP, no injuries reported

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The fire appears to have started from the Roof Mounted Packaged Unit (RMPU- the railway terminology for an air-conditioning unit in a coach).

SEE: Can this 7-year-old be India's next golf sensation?

SEE: Can this 7-year-old be India's next golf sensation?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Seven-year-old golfer Ojaswini Saraswat, who has won many accolades at a very young age for the country, said her ultimate aim is to win a major championship. Ojaswini, who started playing golf at the age of 3, is the youngest-ever member of the Chandigarh Golf Club and student of the Arjun Awardee Harmeet Kahlon.

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While Delhi boasts of one of the best metro systems in the world and decent infrastructure, reckless construction, legalising unauthorised colonies, and the worsening water and air quality dent its image of being a robust cosmopolitan city.

Home sweet home indeed!

Home sweet home indeed!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Bengaluru-based developers, such as Puravankara Limited and Sowparnika Projects, have witnessed over 85-90 per cent of their customers being first time buyers or end users.

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Delhi government's odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving it a mix response.

Govt muzzling people's voices, says Cong

Govt muzzling people's voices, says Cong

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra warned that 'the more the government tries to suppress the voice of people, the louder it will become'.

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021 to nearly double the overall number of startups valued at over USD 1 billion to 51 as of end-August, a report said on Thursday. Even as, cumbersome regulations are forcing startups to leave India and settle in other countries where they enjoy better treatment, as per the Hurun India, which prepared the list. It can be noted that over the last few years, dedicated efforts have been undertaken to hone the startups ecosystem by the government through flagship initiatives like 'Startup India'.

Amarinder urges PM to increase oxygen, vaccine supplies

Amarinder urges PM to increase oxygen, vaccine supplies

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The chief minister raised these issues when Modi called him up to discuss the state's COVID-19 situation and the measures being taken to tackle the crisis, according to an official statement issued here.

Mother Dairy, SBI join hands to launch smartcard

Mother Dairy, SBI join hands to launch smartcard

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The 'SBI -- Mother Dairy SmartChange Card' is first-of-a-kind initiative in the dairy industry and the service is presently available at 76 outlets in NCR region.

Hope to see India in 2022 World Cup: German Ambassador

Hope to see India in 2022 World Cup: German Ambassador

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Pleasantly surprised by the popularity of the football in India, German Ambassador Michael Steiner, on Monday said that he is looking forward to India's participation at the World Cup by 2022.

Air purifier sales soar as Delhi chokes on pollution

Air purifier sales soar as Delhi chokes on pollution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

As Delhi-NCR chokes on post-Diwali pollution, demand for air purifiers has spiked with manufacturers such as Eureka Forbes, Blueair, Kent RO and Panasonic expecting up to four-fold jump in sales.

'Can I earn Rs 16 lakh in 5 years via 15k SIPs?'

'Can I earn Rs 16 lakh in 5 years via 15k SIPs?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries:

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'

Housing prices rise up to 11% across 8 cities in Jan-Mar

Housing prices rise up to 11% across 8 cities in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Housing prices increased by up to 11 per cent annually across eight major cities during January-March period of this year due to a rise in demand for residential properties and a sharp hike in rates of construction raw materials, according to a joint report by CREDAI, Colliers and Liases Foras. Delhi-NCR witnessed highest rise in housing prices by 11 per cent to Rs 7,363 per sq ft during January-March 2022 as compared to the year-ago period, as per the first edition of Housing Price-Tracker report by realtors body CREDAI, real estate consultant Colliers and data analytics firm Liases Foras. Hyderabad witnessed 9 per cent increase in housing prices to Rs 9,232 per square feet, while Ahmedabad saw a 8 per cent appreciation to Rs 5,721 per square feet and Kolkata 6 per cent to Rs 6,245 per square feet.

Capital registers 1600 per cent rise in seizure of ammunition

Capital registers 1600 per cent rise in seizure of ammunition

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The national capital has registered a steep hike in seizure of arms and ammunition this year, registering a whopping 1600 per cent rise.

Gangubai, Valimai, Bheemla Nayak draw crowds to cinemas

Gangubai, Valimai, Bheemla Nayak draw crowds to cinemas

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

'The weekend advance booking are extremely encouraging for these movies, and the extended break due to Mahashivratri, will provide a significant impetus.'

SC ban forces Toyota to rethink India strategy

SC ban forces Toyota to rethink India strategy

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Japanese automaker says the 'element of trust has been broken'

Hiring demand up 9% YoY in Oct: Monster

Hiring demand up 9% YoY in Oct: Monster

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Hiring demand for the month of October 2021, witnessed a dip of 3 per cent, as compared to September 2021. However, job demand grew 9 per cent sequentially in the past six months showing an optimistic outlook to recovery, said the Monster Employment Index. There has also been a strong year-on-year recovery with a 9 per cent uptick in October 2021 (Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020).

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The seizure, as per officials, is estimated to be worth over Rs 10 crore in the international market (about Rs 5K-7K per blot) and all the six who have been taken into custody, beginning late last month, are students and youngsters who wanted to make 'easy money' by remaining anonymous within the deep layers of secret internet-based apps and messenger service like WICKR.

'Indian cities generate some of the most lethal forms of unsanitary living'

'Indian cities generate some of the most lethal forms of unsanitary living'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'Mumbai's corroding infrastructure, Delhi's pollution, Bangalore's rain water drainage, Kolkata's electricity -- these are all real and serious life threatening situations.'

Kapil Dev to star in Champions Golf tournament

Kapil Dev to star in Champions Golf tournament

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The AVT Champions Tour holds the unique distinction of being the only golf tour catering to 50-year-old or above senior golfers in India.

India to get 52,000 hotel rooms in the next 5 years

India to get 52,000 hotel rooms in the next 5 years

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Nearly 52,000 new hotel rooms are expected to be added in India over the next five years on rising demand from travellers as global economic conditions improve.

Olympic-bound shooters to resume training in bio-secure camp

Olympic-bound shooters to resume training in bio-secure camp

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The Karni Singh Range in New Delhi will be divided into four risk zones to ensure that Olympic-bound shooters can safely resume training at a two-month long national camp which will be conducted from Thursday in a bio-bubble to ward off the COVID-19 threat.

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created, Chaudhari said in his speech on the occasion of 90th anniversary celebrations of the IAF.

SC trashes bail plea of ex-CMD of Amrapali Group

SC trashes bail plea of ex-CMD of Amrapali Group

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Supreme Court has dismissed the bail plea of jailed former CMD of Amrapali Group of Companies Anil Kumar Sharma, saying he doesn't deserve "sympathy" after having siphoned off the hard-earned money and life savings of thousands of homebuyers. "You have cheated thousands of homebuyers. You siphoned off their hard-earned money and their life savings. You do not deserve any sympathy," a bench comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi and Bela M Trivedi said, and refused to issue notice to the prosecuting agency on the bail plea of Sharma who has been in jail for over four years in the case. "Yours is not a case of simple cheating. See the plight of thousands of home buyers. You cannot have our sympathy. You better enjoy being in jail... This court is very aware of what you did.

Sachin, Sindhu call off proposed investment in CallHealth

Sachin, Sindhu call off proposed investment in CallHealth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

CallHealth is promoted by Sandhya Raju, the daughter-in-law of B Ramalinga Raju, founder of the scam-hit Satyam Computers.

Sachin, Sindhu call off proposed investment in CallHealth

Sachin, Sindhu call off proposed investment in CallHealth

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

CallHealth is promoted by Sandhya Raju, the daughter-in-law of B Ramalinga Raju, founder of the scam-hit Satyam Computers.

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court over alleged "blatant hate speeches" calling for killing Muslims and their social and economic boycott delivered at rallies in different states, including Haryana where recent communal clashes claimed six lives.

SC to set up fresh bench to hear pleas of home buyers against Amrapali

SC to set up fresh bench to hear pleas of home buyers against Amrapali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will constitute a fresh bench to hear the plea of home buyers seeking delivery of their homes booked with the Amprapali group. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala was urged by a counsel for home buyers to set up a fresh bench as the matters pertaining to the Amrapali group were being heard by a bench headed by the then CJI U U Lalit, who demitted office on November 8. "I will constitute a bench," the CJI said. The plea was mentioned by lawyer M L Lahoty, appearing for home buyers.

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world's most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the Centre launched the newly approved, eco-friendly firecrackers earlier this month as a "safer and cheaper" alternative, the mood in the market is tepid, says Ritwik Sharma.

Pollution levels peak on Diwali, air quality 'severe'

Pollution levels peak on Diwali, air quality 'severe'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

A thin layer of toxic haze hung over Delhi in the morning and the overall air quality index stood at 313 at 9 am. It continued its upward trend and was recorded at 337 at 1 pm.

The TOP job trends in India

The TOP job trends in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Hiring for management professionals with greater than 16 years of experience witnessed a spike of 66% compared to last year.

Car prices to rise as auto cos gear to comply with stricter emission norms

Car prices to rise as auto cos gear to comply with stricter emission norms

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Passenger and commercial vehicle prices are expected to rise as automobile companies invest in upgrading vehicles to meet stricter emission norms that kick in from April next year. The Indian automobile industry is currently working to make their products meet the second phase of Bharat Stage VI, equivalent to Euro-VI emission norms, in real time driving conditions. Four-wheeler passenger and commercial vehicles will need more sophisticated equipment to be added to meet the next level of emission standards.

National Green Tribunal stays order on diesel vehicles ban

National Green Tribunal stays order on diesel vehicles ban

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The National Green Tribunal has stayed ban on diesel car for two weeks.

Tight Bra vs Right Bra?

Tight Bra vs Right Bra?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

According to a recent survey, 69.25% women stated that wearing a comfortable pair of lingerie helps them focus more on things around them and they feel more confident about themselves.

Hiring activity jumps 15% in June

Hiring activity jumps 15% in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Hiring activity in the country, which was hit by the second COVID wave, bounced back with a 15 per cent growth in June compared to May, according to a report. The activity was led by the IT-software/software services sector. The latest Naukri JobSpeak report on Thursday said that India's hiring trends grew 15 per cent in June with 2,359 job postings from 2,047 in May.