News for 'Greater Noida'

India dominates Commonwealth weightlifting with 20 medals

India dominates Commonwealth weightlifting with 20 medals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

India won nine gold, as many silver and two bronze medals in total.

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The city's air quality index will fluctuate between the higher end of the "poor" category and the lower end of the "very poor" category, it predicted.

Formula One 2012: Indian Grand Prix set for Oct 28

Formula One 2012: Indian Grand Prix set for Oct 28

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

After the stupendous success of this year's inaugural edition, next season's Indian Grand Prix Formula One race will be held on October 28 at the Buddha International Circuit at Greater Noida.

UP: Farmers clash with policemen, 4 injured

UP: Farmers clash with policemen, 4 injured

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Four farmers were injured on Monday when personnel of the Uttar Pradesh police opened fire on them while they were participating in a sit-in demonstration to demand higher compensation for the acquisition of their land. The farmers were demanding a higher price from the state government, which had acquired their land in Greater Noida to build a fast-track road connecting Delhi and Agra.The police claimed that the farmers turned violent first.

Duleep Trophy: Kuldeep Yadav lights up rain-hit day 2

Duleep Trophy: Kuldeep Yadav lights up rain-hit day 2

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

In-form chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav led India Red's fightback with a four-wicket burst to reduce India Blue to 200 for five on another rain-hit day in the Duleep Trophy in Greater Noida on Tuesday. Gautam Gambhir (77) and Mayank Agarwal (92) missed out on centuries before Yadav's sublime spell brought the match alive after a chunk of second day's play was lost due to rain, much like the opening day at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. After 34.2 overs on day one, 27.4 overs were possible in the match played with pink ball and under lights.

95,000 crowd for inaugural Indian GP

95,000 crowd for inaugural Indian GP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

A bevy of dignitaries, filmstars and cricketers were among the 95,000-odd crowd that thronged the Buddh International Circuit to witness the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, in Greater Noida, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Vettel reigns at inaugural Indian GP

PHOTOS: Vettel reigns at inaugural Indian GP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

World Champion Sebastian Vettel asserted his supremacy by comfortably winning the action-packed inaugural Indian F1 Grand Prix while home team Sahara Force India earned two points through Adrian Sutil'sninth place finish, in Greater Noida, on Sunday.

Force India will go down in record books: Mallya

Force India will go down in record books: Mallya

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Sahara Force India team principal Vijay Mallya was a satisfied man after his team achieved the target of registering points in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix with Adrian Sutil managing to bring home the car inside the top 10 bracket, in Greater Noida, on Sunday.

F1 may generate Rs 90,000 cr revenue in next 10 years: Assocham

F1 may generate Rs 90,000 cr revenue in next 10 years: Assocham

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The Formula 1 Grand Prix race in India could generate revenues of over Rs 90,000 crore (Rs 900 billion) in the next 10 years and create 15 lakh new job opportunities for technical workers, industry body Assocham said.

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.

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.

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.

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."

The Menace Of Road Rage

The Menace Of Road Rage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

I am happy I didn't knock anyone down, driving recklessly or trying to show off. However, in one instance of road rage (the consequence of arguing with a driver who disrespected my right to cross the road peacefully) I did find a man in a SUV taking his anger out on me by driving his vehicle over my feet, recalls Shyam G Menon.

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.

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.

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.

Stringent curbs set in but Delhi's air quality still 'severe'

Stringent curbs set in but Delhi's air quality still 'severe'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The poisonous haze has been causing significant problems for people with existing respiratory issues, according to doctors.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.