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Gujarat: FIRs against Kejriwal convoy for 'evading' toll tax

Gujarat: FIRs against Kejriwal convoy for 'evading' toll tax

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Gujarat police has lodged two separate complaints against Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal's convoy in connection with alleged non-payment of toll tax during his 'fact finding' tour in the state last week.

Uddhav accuses MNS of double standards on the issue of toll

Uddhav accuses MNS of double standards on the issue of toll

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday dubbed Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's violent agitation at toll plazas as "politically motivated," with an eye on the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.

Why we end up paying high road tolls

Why we end up paying high road tolls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

The most pernicious abuse of the toll system is the VIP syndrome. Most toll plazas carry a long list of VIP vehicles that are exempt from payment and others have to compensate for them.

Old Rs 500 notes valid till Dec 2 for fuel, air ticket purchase

Old Rs 500 notes valid till Dec 2 for fuel, air ticket purchase

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The old note will continue to be accepted for other utility bill payments as well as at railway ticketing counters and counters of government or public sector undertaking buses for purchase of bus tickets till December 15

How Big Mac aims to stay ahead of the game

How Big Mac aims to stay ahead of the game

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

McDonald's is adopting differential pricing, new formats and designs to stay relevant to customers who are spoilt for choice.

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

By late evening, a large group of them had reached the road toll plaza at Panipat, about 100 km from Delhi. Bhartiya Kisan Union (Haryana) leader Gurnam Singh said the protesters planned to spend the night there and will resume the march the next morning.

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'If we are terrorists and Pakistanis and Khalistanis, why did your home minister talk to our core committee leaders?'

3 more arrested for Kanpur ambush, IG probes slain DSP's 'letter'

3 more arrested for Kanpur ambush, IG probes slain DSP's 'letter'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Police appointed an inspector general to probe into an unverified letter that surfaced on social media, purportedly written weeks before his death by Deputy Superintendent of Police Devendra Mishra. It had alleged links between the Chaubeypur station officer and the gangster.

Rahul, Priyanka detained on way to meet Hathras victim's family

Rahul, Priyanka detained on way to meet Hathras victim's family

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Rahul Gandhi also fell down in the melee after police tried to stop him and his supporters from proceeding on the Yamuna Expressway.

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadoni said if the Centre does not accept their demands during Saturday's talks, they will intensify their agitation against the new farm laws.

US-China trade war: What India must do

US-China trade war: What India must do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'If we play our cards right, we may even benefit from the competition between the US and China as seen from increased investment from each of these countries into India.' 'The size of our market gives us an important lever of power which we shall have to play adroitly and intelligently,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's envoy to China -- in the Professor V M Dandekar Memorial Lecture 2019, delivered on March 8, 2019 in Pune.

PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad Metro Rail

PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad Metro Rail

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Besides the chief minister of Telangana, Modi was accompanied by Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana E S L Narasimhan, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, Telangana's IT Minister K T Rama Rao and state Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Laxman in the much-awaited train's inaugural run.

Truckers to go on strike from Thursday as talks fail

Truckers to go on strike from Thursday as talks fail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari promised pan-India electronic toll system by December to address their concerns but ruled out complete scrapping of the toll system.

Indian-American student baseball player to be honoured

Indian-American student baseball player to be honoured

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Teenage baseball sensation Kumar Nambiar from Westchester county has become the first Indian-American student athlete to be honoured with 'New York State Player of the Year', according to media reports.

Kanpur ambush: All 68 cops of Chaubepur police station transferred

Kanpur ambush: All 68 cops of Chaubepur police station transferred

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The drastic move on Tuesday night followed soon after police announced the transfer of a DIG, who till recently was the senior superintendent of police in Kanpur.

An 80% hike in toll rates at Manesar gate has upset many.

An 80% hike in toll rates at Manesar gate has upset many.

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

On Wednesday, the court approved revision in toll rates at the gate in Manesar. Subsequently, the road ministry gave a nod to an 80 per cent rise in toll rates.

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

The Leela reflects Gurgaon's rise

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The interiors of The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon have been carefully designed to reflect the city's evolution.

US court rejects plea for attachment of Sahara hotels

US court rejects plea for attachment of Sahara hotels

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

In a relief to Sahara, a US court has rejected a plea seeking to attach the Indian group's prized Plaza and Dream Downtown hotels.

Both India, Pak underplay Dr Singh-Sharif summit in New York

Both India, Pak underplay Dr Singh-Sharif summit in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

However much one underplays the meeting between India and Pakistan's top leaders, it can never be undervalued, reports Sheela Bhatt.

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gadkari said the NHAI was working on setting up an InvIT to monetise its projects for mobilising resources through capital markets.

McDonald's goes healthy; cuts salt, oil and fats in menu

McDonald's goes healthy; cuts salt, oil and fats in menu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Oil content in mayonnaise slashed by 40 per cent, milk used in ice-creams 96 per cent fat-free, all wraps made of whole grain.

Toll rate cut: NHAI could lose Rs 350 cr

Toll rate cut: NHAI could lose Rs 350 cr

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

The highway authority's annual toll earning for 2009-10 was in the range of Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion) from 141 public-funded toll plazas in the country.

Bangladesh factory owner charged with murder over 2013 building collapse

Bangladesh factory owner charged with murder over 2013 building collapse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Bangladeshi police charged 41 people, including the owner of the Rana Plaza factory complex with murder over the building's collapse in 2013.

Sahara asks US court to reject attachment plea for hotels

Sahara asks US court to reject attachment plea for hotels

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Company has submitted before the court that the plaintiff is attempting to attach property that falls outside of the jurisdiction of the court

Hospitality sector counts footfalls

Hospitality sector counts footfalls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

For those who don't wish to watch their favourite game on a television in their living room, the perfect place was to head to a nearby hotel or a pub where the whole action was simulated to give a stadium-like feel with a giant screen and hordes of football fans cheering and jeering the teams.

Medha Patkar, Yogendra Yadav arrested outside Mandsaur

Medha Patkar, Yogendra Yadav arrested outside Mandsaur

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

"Our arrest is against the law as no written order was shown to us," Yadav said.

Shipping ministry urged to fast-track Sagarmala project

Shipping ministry urged to fast-track Sagarmala project

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Narendra Modi had stressed need for shifting focus from port development to 'port-led development' model to maximise gains

Sahara's Grosvenor House put on sale; may fetch Rs 5,000 cr

Sahara's Grosvenor House put on sale; may fetch Rs 5,000 cr

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

It is one of the three marquee hotels owned by Sahara outside India.

Sheena Bora Trial: What's wrong with Peter?

Sheena Bora Trial: What's wrong with Peter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

He is, at the closing of 2018, a man quite different from the Peter Mukerjea who entered judicial custody three-and-a-half years ago. He is a man not yet convicted of a crime, but already suffering for it, like the hundreds that enter these courts every day and the thousands Peter shares jail space with in a central Mumbai prison.

Three-city PlayStation Experience

Three-city PlayStation Experience

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

PlayStation Experience, Sony Computer Entertainment India's annual showcase of the best offerings from its PlayStation brand, kicks off.

Glimpses of Bollywood in the Big Apple

Glimpses of Bollywood in the Big Apple

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Open space festival in New York city celebrates classical dances.

'I'll leave the corporate world & take up diving'

'I'll leave the corporate world & take up diving'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The Marketing and Leasing Director of Plaza Centres, India, Shashank Pathak talks to rediff.com about his life, career, success and how he plans someday to become a scuba diving instructor.

NHAI collects Rs 1,702 cr toll tax in FY'09

NHAI collects Rs 1,702 cr toll tax in FY'09

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Highways regulator the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has exceeded its toll revenue target in the fiscal 2008-09, collecting taxes to the tune of Rs 1,702 crore (Rs 17.02 billion).

Why NHAI may shut its electronic-tolling arm

Why NHAI may shut its electronic-tolling arm

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

IHMCL implemented the FASTag electronic tolling of national highways, but due to technical glitches, road ministry is mulling the option of offering this job to a Korean company

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Truckers on Thursday proceeded on a nationwide indefinite strike.

'I feel at home in India,' Attenborough said

'I feel at home in India,' Attenborough said

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

'At the end of the interview, as he walked with us to the elevator, he looked at me and said, "Do you think it was my karma that I should have made this film?"' Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com recalls his encounter with Richard Attenborough.

SC to Sahara: Explain why properties are not auctioned

SC to Sahara: Explain why properties are not auctioned

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court has given troubled conglomerate Sahara a month's time to explain why a receiver should not be appointed to auction off its properties.