News for 'Delhi National Capital Region'

Cabinet approves bill to repeal farm laws

Cabinet approves bill to repeal farm laws

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The new bill will now be introduced in the Lok Sabha for passage in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament beginning November 29.

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

There are three things you never do in a small North East state: Undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Kolkata only big city to see jump in home sales

Kolkata only big city to see jump in home sales

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Bengaluru saw a 23% decline in home sales and a 3% fall in prices.

18% of Delhi's air pollution due to stubble burning

18% of Delhi's air pollution due to stubble burning

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The national capital on Friday recorded a 24-hour average air quality index of 239. On Thursday, it was 315, the worst since February 12 when the AQI was 320.

SC verdict brings relief for Sivakasi's firework manufacturers

SC verdict brings relief for Sivakasi's firework manufacturers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

About 1,070 units in Sivakasi can manufacture fireworks worth Rs 6,000-9,000 crore.

Stung! Delhi records 387 cases of dengue in 10 days

Stung! Delhi records 387 cases of dengue in 10 days

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

At least 1,158 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital with nearly 390 of them being recorded in the first 10 days of September, the month in which the vector-borne disease begins to peak.

Hold emergency meeting to control air pollution: SC to Centre

Hold emergency meeting to control air pollution: SC to Centre

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The top court also asked the state governments of Punjab and Haryana to pursue the farmers for two weeks not to do stubble burning.

PIX, WPL Eliminator: RCB edge MI in thriller to enter final

PIX, WPL Eliminator: RCB edge MI in thriller to enter final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the WPL Eliminator played in New Delhi on Friday.

SC refuses to relax ban on sale of crackers in Delhi-NCR

SC refuses to relax ban on sale of crackers in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The top court also expressed pain over certain people trying to give its order a political colour, after advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for one of the parties, referred to certain statements made by some political leaders.

Biting cold wave sweeps north, Delhi shivers at record lows

Biting cold wave sweeps north, Delhi shivers at record lows

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Delhi on Sunday recorded the lowest temperature of the season with the mercury dipping to 2.6 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal, with dense fog affecting 55 flights and about 70 trains.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Kejriwal said the AAP would not have 'dreamt' of forming an alliance with the Congress but agreed to save the country.

Metro's phase III set to transform the way Delhi travels

Metro's phase III set to transform the way Delhi travels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Metro likely to keep lakhs of cars off city's roads

UPA restructuring needed, Pawar should lead alliance: Raut

UPA restructuring needed, Pawar should lead alliance: Raut

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The future of this alliance would depend on the sacrifice and liberality of the Congress, he said.

Housing sales sink; will prices come down?

Housing sales sink; will prices come down?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Housing sales fell by about 30 per cent last year in seven major cities due to costlier flats and higher interest rate, says property consultant CBRE.

Delhi records highest-ever 24-hr rainfall in May

Delhi records highest-ever 24-hr rainfall in May

Rediff.com20 May 2021

A record 119.3 mm rainfall pounded Delhi under the impact of cyclonic storm Tauktae and a western disturbance in 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Thursday, breaking all the previous records for May, the IMD said on Thursday.

Now, a real estate start-up for expat rentals

Now, a real estate start-up for expat rentals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The home rental market is facing a slowdown.

Modi's Cultural Push

Modi's Cultural Push

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T N Ninan.

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Unprecedented rains and floods in the northern region in the past few days have not only caused extensive damage to lives and property but have also impacted business and commercial establishments. Vegetable prices have gone through the roof in the national capital and many other parts of the country since rains started pouring earlier this month. Traders say vegetable prices would come down only after roads open and skies clear, even as water in the fields will take time to recede.

I-T issues notice to Congress for Rs 170 crore

I-T issues notice to Congress for Rs 170 crore

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

According to the officials, the funds to the Congress were sent by Hyderabad-based Megha Infrastructure and Engineering.

HC rejects Punjab's plea to keep Bagga in Haryana, next hearing tomorrow

HC rejects Punjab's plea to keep Bagga in Haryana, next hearing tomorrow

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Punjab government had moved a habeas corpus petition in the high court on Friday.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

With Zepto Becoming First Unicorn of 2023, is Funding Winter About to Thaw?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Quick commerce startups hope to race towards better days. Can they crack the execution code?

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The green panel has also asked the city government to identify the most polluted areas on Tuesday itself and sprinkle water.

Tomato prices range between Rs 80 and Rs 120 per kg

Tomato prices range between Rs 80 and Rs 120 per kg

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Retail tomato prices are ruling at Rs 80 per kg in most cities across India but the rates have shot up to as high as Rs 120 per kg in few southern states because of widespread rains, according to government data. In Chennai, retail price of tomato was at Rs 100 per kg, Puducherry Rs 90 per kg, Bengalure Rs 88 per kg and Hyderabad Rs 65 per kg. In Kerala, retail prices of tomato are ruling at Rs 120 per kg in Kottayam, Rs 110 per kg in Ernakulam, Rs 103 per kg in Tiruvananthapuram, Rs 100 per kg in Palakkad, Rs 97 per kg in Trissure, and Rs 90 per kg in Wayanad and Kozikode.

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Shah said the ULFA, the oldest insurgent group of Assam, agreed to abjure violence, disband the organisation and join the democratic process.

Security beefed up ahead of SAARC summit in Delhi

Security beefed up ahead of SAARC summit in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

The national capital, which will host the summit on April 3 and 4, will be dotted by crack commandos of Delhi Police and the paramilitary forces.

Delhi's air quality oscillating between 'poor' and 'very poor'

Delhi's air quality oscillating between 'poor' and 'very poor'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

According to SAFAR, both stubble burning in surrounding states of Delhi and firecrackers are causing deterioration of air quality in the national capital.

FIR against Tharoor, Rajdeep and others in Bhopal too

FIR against Tharoor, Rajdeep and others in Bhopal too

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Madhya Pradesh police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists over their 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally in Delhi, an official said on Friday.

Believe it or not! Air in Delhi has gotten worse

Believe it or not! Air in Delhi has gotten worse

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Centre for Science and Environment said that Delhi has lost the air quality gains of odd and even scheme.

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with an epicentre in Jajarkot district was recorded at 11.47 pm.

Delhi's air quality improves further

Delhi's air quality improves further

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 231 on Sunday which falls in 'poor' category.

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Besides Karnataka, states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have already announced area-wise lockdown for different durations.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Covid cases are being detected by accident

Covid cases are being detected by accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'A patient visits for any other treatment, but a routine Covid test finds him to be positive.' 'Not only are they, but their whole family is also coming out to be positive.'

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

1984 anti-Sikh riots mark one of the darkest yrs in modern India: US senator

1984 anti-Sikh riots mark one of the darkest yrs in modern India: US senator

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Toomey said he has personally witnessed the spirit of Sikhs and has come to better understand the Sikh tradition that is founded on equality, respect, and peace.

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal at the latter's residence in New Delhi and extended 'complete support' to him in the Aam Aadmi Party government's ongoing tussle with the Centre over the control of administrative services.