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India F1 GP: SC notice to UP govt on tax exemption

India F1 GP: SC notice to UP govt on tax exemption

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought explanation from the Uttar Pradesh government for granting tax exemption to the company organising the India Formula 1 Grand Prix in Greater Noida.

Bhatta Parsaul rapes: Court orders FIR against 16 cops

Bhatta Parsaul rapes: Court orders FIR against 16 cops

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

A Uttar Pradesh court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging a lower court order directing the Greater Noida police to file a case against 15 policemen and a commandant for allegedly raping a woman during the crackdown on farmers opposing land acquisition in Bhatta-Parsaul villages.

India to get 14 world-class universities

India to get 14 world-class universities

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

The innovation universities are part of the ministry of human resource development's brain gain policy.

Sack NCW chairperson, says incensed UP govt

Sack NCW chairperson, says incensed UP govt

Rediff.com21 May 2011

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday demanded the immediate removal of National Women's Commission chief Yasmeen Abrar. The demand came in the wake of Abrar's allegations that women were disrobed and paraded naked by the UP police in Bhatta Paraul village of Greater Noida. Bhatta Paraul has been in the eye of a storm since the villagers clashed with the police to demand better compensation for the land acquired by the state government.

Unitech, its top bosses dragged to court in alleged cheating case

Unitech, its top bosses dragged to court in alleged cheating case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The complaint was filed by Gurgaon resident Paramvir Singh Narang alleging that he had booked a flat in Unitech Cascades at Greater Noida in 2006, which was to be handed over by April 2008 but the company failed to abide by its agreement.

Bollywood cheers Formula One

Bollywood cheers Formula One

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrites are tweeting.

India GP: SC gives nod, reserves 25% sale proceeds

India GP: SC gives nod, reserves 25% sale proceeds

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the decks for the Formula 1 race in Greater Noida, stipulating that the organisers would deposit 25 per cent of sale proceeds from tickets in a separate account, which would not be operated without the Apex court's permission.

Realty firms game for sports-themed complexes

Realty firms game for sports-themed complexes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

The model offers homes with sports facilities like race tracks.

FIA happy with Indian GP circuit's progress

FIA happy with Indian GP circuit's progress

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The much-awaited homologation of the Budh International Circuit (BIC), venue for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, is all but over with the FIA team, led by technical director Charlie Whiting, giving a thumbs up to the 5.14km race track.

Year after CEO's killing, Graziano upbeat on India

Year after CEO's killing, Graziano upbeat on India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

An official spokesperson of Oerlikon Graziano said, "In the domestic market in India, we have good order position, while in Europe and the US, due to the overall recession, things are a little slower. The Graziano management has taken a decision to grow its business in the Indian market."

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The weatherman has predicted rainfall throughout the day with the mercury settling at 19C.

CEO killing: 150 firms take stock of situation

CEO killing: 150 firms take stock of situation

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Anxious executives from 150 Greater Noida factories met on Wednesday to take stock of the simmering labour unrest in the sprawling industrial township in the outskirts of Delhi after Graziano Transmissioni Managing Director Lalit Kumar Chaudhary was killed by a mob of retrenched workers on Monday. Privately, many of them said it would now become hard to downsize in the impending industrial slowdown.

CNG prices in Delhi hiked by Rs 2 per kg due to weak rupee

CNG prices in Delhi hiked by Rs 2 per kg due to weak rupee

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Piped cooking gas rates are also increased by Re 1 with effect from midnight.

Diwali pollution: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'

Diwali pollution: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 463 at 11.30 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

Honda not to resume production in India till July

Honda not to resume production in India till July

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Honda manufactures cars at a facility in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

Honda to cut production in India by 50%

Honda to cut production in India by 50%

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Announcement comes following a production cut by Honda Motor at its plants in Japan following a shortage of components due to the impact of the Tsunami on its parts suppliers.

Piped cooking gas price hiked Rs 2.63/unit in Delhi NCR

Piped cooking gas price hiked Rs 2.63/unit in Delhi NCR

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The price of cooking gas piped to household kitchens in the national capital and adjoining cities was hiked by Rs 2.63 per unit on Friday, the second increase in rates in less than two weeks. Piped cooking gas in Delhi will now cost Rs 50.59 per standard cubic meter, as against Rs 47.96 previously, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd - the firm that retails CNG to automobiles and piped cooking gas to households in the national capital and adjoining towns. The increase is to "partially offset the increase in input gas cost," IGL said in a tweet.

7.85 lakh unsold housing stock in top 8 cities

7.85 lakh unsold housing stock in top 8 cities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Real estate developers are sitting on around 7.85 lakh unsold housing units across eight major cities and it will take them 32 months to clear these stocks at current sales velocity, according to PropTiger. However, in Delhi-NCR residential market -- which has been adversely impacted due to defaults of many big builders like Amrapali, Jaypee Infratech and Unitech -- it will take 62 months to sell over 1 lakh unsold housing units. Housing brokerage firm PropTiger.com data showed that unsold housing inventory has increased to 7,85,260 units as on September 30, 2022 from 763,650 unsold units at the end of previous quarter.

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Booked between 2007 and 2011, out of the total 32,700 residential units under various Jaypee Infratech (JIL) projects, at least 20,000 homes are yet to be delivered. Supreme Court documents show that, till last March, Jaypee had issued 7,997 offers of possession to homebuyers while executing only 6,530 sub-lease deeds. These deeds offer homebuyers possession rights but, unlike registration, does not guarantee absolute ownership.

Pathania storms to victory in Mumbai

Pathania storms to victory in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Mandeo Singh Pathania shot a gallant five under 65 in round four of the Crompton Greaves Open in Mumbai, on Saturday to climb the victory podium for the first time in his professional career.

India eyes MotoGP in 2012

India eyes MotoGP in 2012

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

The promoters of India's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in 2011 are in talks with MotoGP bosses to bring the world motorcycling championship to the country, a company spokesman said on Tuesday.

Why Delhi does not need another airport

Why Delhi does not need another airport

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Experts are divides on whether a new international airport should be developed at Greater Noida.

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The weather department has said that the skies are expected to be partly cloudy for the next few days in Delhi.

Unitech gets BoA nod for 2 IT SEZs

Unitech gets BoA nod for 2 IT SEZs

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Leading real estate firm Unitech's investment arm Unitech Corporate Parks Plc on Monday said it has received nod from the Board of Approvals for establishment of IT Special Economic Zones at Greater Noida and Kolkata.

Steel cos gain from car makers' bid to localise

Steel cos gain from car makers' bid to localise

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Honda Siel Cars India is planning to source steel from India for its local operations and is in talks with Tata Steel. A Tata Steel spokesperson confirmed that the companies were in discussions. Currently, Honda sources steel plates from Thailand for its Greater Noida facility. Honda models, like the City and Civic, have 74 per cent localisation, while the newly launched hatchback, Jazz, has 77 per cent local content.

Vivo to export 1 mn 'Made in India' smartphones, invest Rs 3,500 cr in 2023

Vivo to export 1 mn 'Made in India' smartphones, invest Rs 3,500 cr in 2023

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

China's Vivo said on Thursday it will export more than one million 'Made in India' smartphones in 2023 to achieve a target announced last year when it sent out its first indigenous shipment to Thailand and Saudi Arabia. Vivo India, known for its economical phones, has proposed investing Rs 7,500 crore in the country and it is set to spend Rs 3,500 crore of that amount by end of this year. According to the firm's India Impact Report 2022, it will start production at a new 'state of the art' manufacturing facility by early 2024 after regulatory clearance.

Lady Gaga: The sights in India are beautiful

Lady Gaga: The sights in India are beautiful

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Lady Gaga arrives in India.

Why this UP IAS officer ate mid-day meal with students

Why this UP IAS officer ate mid-day meal with students

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"To get a first-hand experience of the quality of food served to children, the (GNIDA) CEO tasted the mid-day meal that was served to the students. He also interacted with the students on matters of their school," a GNIDA official said.

Study management at BIMTECH

Study management at BIMTECH

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, invites applications for admission to its two-year, full-time Post-graduate Diploma in Business Management programme.

Taj expressway to be completed by 2010

Taj expressway to be completed by 2010

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The project, which is being implemented on build-operate-transfer basis by the concessionaire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, is expected to be completed by February 2010, before the commencement of the Commonwealth Games. A special purpose vehicle by the name Jaypee Infratech Ltd has been incorporated recently to implement the project by the concessionaire.

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

After launching expressway projects worth almost Rs 1 trillion, the Uttar Pradesh government is now betting big on the aviation sector to propel the state's economic growth. Air travel, comprising both business and leisure, is expected to give a fillip to the socioeconomic landscape by attracting fresh investment. It would also ramp up infrastructure and create jobs.

Yadav's six helps India Red crush Green in 'Pink' match

Yadav's six helps India Red crush Green in 'Pink' match

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

India Red predictably completed the formalities polishing off the India Green lower order early on the fourth and final day to win the inaugural Day-Night Duleep Trophy encounter by a comprehensive 219-run margin in Noida.

Lots of affordable houses, but no buyers!

Lots of affordable houses, but no buyers!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

After the euphoria, "affordable" realty developers are faced with the reality of excesses.

Mulayam claims credit for Reliance Fresh's ouster

Mulayam claims credit for Reliance Fresh's ouster

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Samajwadi Party-backed traders had staged demonstrations outside a few Reliance Fresh stores on the inaugural day. Terming the demonstrations as a "law and order problem", the Mayawati administration ordered the prompt closure of all stores.

Haryana govt stopping oxygen supply: Delhi hospitals

Haryana govt stopping oxygen supply: Delhi hospitals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The official said that the Centre needs to intervene as a large number of hospitals are affected due to the "stoppage of oxygen supply from Haryana".

Realtors cash in on the affordable home rush

Realtors cash in on the affordable home rush

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Real estate companies are now going to the other extreme and falling over each other to offer affordable housing at a price range of Rs 500,000 to Rs 50 lakhs (Rs 5 million). The varied pricing is a function of affordability being a relative term, depending on the location. For instance, a Rs 50- lakh (Rs 5-million) apartment in Mumbai is considered affordable housing. In a city like Nagpur, the same price will qualify for premium housing.

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Study management at the Birla Institute of MT

Study management at the Birla Institute of MT

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

The Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, invites applications for admission to its two-year, full-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management programme.

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Long queues of passengers were seen outside various Delhi Metro stations on Wednesday morning, a day after new restrictions were put in place by authorities, including running of its trains with only 50 per cent seating capacity and no provision for standing for commuters, in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in Delhi.

Honda Siel's small car not for India

Honda Siel's small car not for India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

"The compact petrol 1.2 litre car will be configured to international markets and will not compete with the small cars available in India. Depending on market conditions, we will import the hybrid version from Japan later," M Takedagawa, president and CEO, said on Monday.