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'Housing for All' scheme to be launched on June 25

'Housing for All' scheme to be launched on June 25

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The housing stock demand may increase further

Gujarat to implement new 10% quota from January 14

Gujarat to implement new 10% quota from January 14

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The new quota will also be implemented in admissions and jobs which were advertised before January 14 but for which the actual process has not started, it said.

NEET-PG counselling: Govt talks to striking doctors, urges to call off stir

NEET-PG counselling: Govt talks to striking doctors, urges to call off stir

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Intensifying their stir over the delay in NEET-PG 2021 counselling, a large number of resident doctors on Tuesday protested on the premises of Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital while the Centre urged them to call off the agitation.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

10.2 million houses in urban India lying vacant: CBRE

10.2 million houses in urban India lying vacant: CBRE

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A study conducted by CBRS reveals there are abundant homes lying vacant in urban India.

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.

Twin baby death case: Max hospital's licence cancelled

Twin baby death case: Max hospital's licence cancelled

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The move came after a three-member inquiry panel of the government submitted its final report to Health Minister Satyendar Jain, who described the incident as 'not acceptable'.

Conmen cash in on Covid desperation amid 2nd wave

Conmen cash in on Covid desperation amid 2nd wave

Rediff.com18 May 2021

At a time when the country's medical infrastructure has become incapable of handling the pressure of Covid's deadly second wave, a parallel wave of conmen, black marketers and counterfeiters can be witnessed across the country. Geetanjali Krishna reports.

IRS officer Pradeep Singh tops civil services exam

IRS officer Pradeep Singh tops civil services exam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

A total of 829 candidates have qualified for civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service, the Union Public Service Commission announced

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'As soon as the BJP feels they are going to lose power, they will publish the caste census data of 2011 and conduct the caste census of 2021.'

Buying peace of mind after the SPLURGE

Buying peace of mind after the SPLURGE

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

An extended warranty is often more than worth the cost; though expensive, manufacturer's warranty works best for electronic items.

FIFA sets up players' match-fixing hotline

FIFA sets up players' match-fixing hotline

Rediff.com29 May 2010

FIFA has stepped up its fight against match-fixing ahead of next month's World Cup, including setting up a confidential hotline for players, coaches and referees to report any attempts to bribe them.

Gujarat gives 10% quota under new law

Gujarat gives 10% quota under new law

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

"Happy to state that the Government of Gujarat has decided to implement 10% EWS reservation benefits from 14th January, 2019. It will be implemented in all ongoing recruitment process too wherein there is only advertisement published but first stage of examination is yet to held," Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said in a tweet.

Affordable houses: Rs 5,00,000 cr biz opportunity

Affordable houses: Rs 5,00,000 cr biz opportunity

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The affordable housing segment will offer business opportunities worth over Rs 5,00,000 crore (Rs 5 trillion) as India requires more than ten million houses to be built by 2013-14.

Record 85.15 lakh doses given on Day 1 of free vaccine for all

Record 85.15 lakh doses given on Day 1 of free vaccine for all

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage was recorded at over 28.36 crore since January 16, according to the data from the Co-WIN portal.

Govt's warning system can detect corporate frauds

Govt's warning system can detect corporate frauds

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The government has set up an early warning system to detect Satyam-like corporate frauds on a pilot basis by keeping the accounts and activities of 50 identified companies under the scanner.

10% quota in educational institutes 'herculean task'

10% quota in educational institutes 'herculean task'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'It seems to be a hasty step ahead of the election.'

Ivanka praises Oprah's speech; Twitter isn't happy about it

Ivanka praises Oprah's speech; Twitter isn't happy about it

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The response to Trump's tweet was immediate and ranged from mockery to disgust.

Why bonus shares are great for you!

Why bonus shares are great for you!

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Try bungee jumping this New Year

Try bungee jumping this New Year

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

New Year's in Goa will be more than just the rave parties and lazing on the beach with a plate of prawn bhaji this season.

India's best schools of 2015

India's best schools of 2015

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Does your alma mater feature in the Top 10? Find out

MTNL website attacked by Pak hacker

MTNL website attacked by Pak hacker

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

While MTNL on Friday claimed that its website has been restored, some users complained that they were unable to access it.

Pierce Brosnan: Bye, bye Bond!

Pierce Brosnan: Bye, bye Bond!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

What to do with your money!

What to do with your money!

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Government promises a house for all by 2022

Government promises a house for all by 2022

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The government has also proposed to set up a Mission on Low Cost Affordable Housing to be anchored in the National Housing Bank.

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'

Chief economic adviser says new GDP estimates puzzling

Chief economic adviser says new GDP estimates puzzling

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

New estimates of India's gross domestic product (GDP) are "puzzling", Arvind Subramanian, chief economic adviser at the finance ministry, said on Friday.

India's best schools of 2014

India's best schools of 2014

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Does your school feature in the list? Find out!

2,508 cities selected under PM's scheme for affordable housing

2,508 cities selected under PM's scheme for affordable housing

Rediff.com4 May 2016

As many as 2,508 cities in 26 states have been selected under 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' for providing affordable houses to the urban poor.

JNU cuts hostel fee hike partially for some BPL students

JNU cuts hostel fee hike partially for some BPL students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

But there have been no changes in the hostel fee structure for BPL students who avail scholarships and for non-BPL students, the varsity said.

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Morgan Stanley's Asia and Global Emerging Markets Strategy Report downgraded software firms on valuation and earnings concerns.

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

International Finance Corporation will put in $200 million and HDFC will contribute $600 million to create $800-mn corpus for affordable homes

An IAS officer changes children's lives

An IAS officer changes children's lives

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

How Raipur's District Collector Om Prakash Choudhary ensures that poor children study at good schools.

What PMO will do for affordable housing

What PMO will do for affordable housing

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Realty players want single window clearance for all affordable projects, reports Karan Choudhury.

'Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet'

'Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Rafales can play an important role in doing DEAD (Destruction of Enemy Air Defence) on the Surface-to-Air Missiles that the Chinese have put on Tibet'

Lessons IAF must learn from this week's missions

Lessons IAF must learn from this week's missions

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'It is my opinion that not releasing the Balakote Battle Damage Assessment immediately post strike was a phenomenal blunder, perception battle wise,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), India's former air adviser in Pakistan.