News for 'Indian housing'

Affordable housing may lose more ground as costs rise

Affordable housing may lose more ground as costs rise

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to severely impact the supply of affordable housing in India, as rising input costs further erode already thin developer margins. Fluctuations in crude oil and gas prices, coupled with higher freight costs, are driving up prices of essential construction materials like cement and steel, making new projects increasingly unviable for developers.

Assam To Host Indian Athletics Series In Nalbari

Assam To Host Indian Athletics Series In Nalbari

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The newly-built stadium at Sariahtali in Nalbari district of Assam will host the seventh leg of Indian Athletics Series on June 6.

Mumbai Court Rejects Bail For Housing Society Fraud Accused

Mumbai Court Rejects Bail For Housing Society Fraud Accused

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A Mumbai sessions court has denied pre-arrest bail to two individuals accused of misappropriating funds and fraud within a residential society in Wadala, citing the necessity of custodial interrogation.

Maharashtra House Burglary: Thieves Steal Rs 11.5 Lakh

Maharashtra House Burglary: Thieves Steal Rs 11.5 Lakh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Unidentified burglars broke into a locked residence in Kaij tehsil, Beed district, Maharashtra, and stole gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 11.5 lakh.

Three Indian-Origin Men Convicted In Canada Couple Murder

Three Indian-Origin Men Convicted In Canada Couple Murder

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three Indian-origin men have been found guilty of first-degree murder in Canada in connection with the killing of a couple in Abbotsford in May 2022. The British Columbia Supreme Court ruled that the men played a willing and integral role in the couple's murder, which was financially motivated.

Mouni Roy Addresses Separation Rumours: 'Give Us Space, Privacy'

Mouni Roy Addresses Separation Rumours: 'Give Us Space, Privacy'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Actor Mouni Roy has issued her first statement regarding ongoing separation rumours with husband Suraj Nambiar, requesting privacy and urging media not to spread 'false narratives'.

CPI(M) Slams Congress Over Unfulfilled Housing Promises for Wayanad Landslide Victims

CPI(M) Slams Congress Over Unfulfilled Housing Promises for Wayanad Landslide Victims

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan has accused the Congress party of failing to deliver on its promise to construct houses for victims of the 2024 Wayanad landslide, alleging lack of transparency in funds collected and spreading misinformation about the state government's policies.

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'

Indian Engineer Investigated for Alleged Corruption After Discovery of Disproportionate Assets

Indian Engineer Investigated for Alleged Corruption After Discovery of Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

An Assistant Executive Engineer in Belagavi, India, is under investigation after authorities discovered disproportionate assets worth over Rs 14 crore, including gold, silver, bank deposits, and properties.

CBI Files Chargesheet Against Sequel Buildcon In Homebuyer Fraud Case

CBI Files Chargesheet Against Sequel Buildcon In Homebuyer Fraud Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Sequel Buildcon Private Limited for allegedly cheating homebuyers and siphoning off funds issued by PNB Housing Finance for a Noida-based project.

Indian Engineer Investigated for Corruption After Discovery of 14 Crore in Assets

Indian Engineer Investigated for Corruption After Discovery of 14 Crore in Assets

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

An Assistant Executive Engineer in Belagavi, India, is under investigation after the Lokayukta discovered disproportionate assets worth over 14 crore, including gold, silver, bank deposits, and properties.

Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales

Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Real estate developers are increasingly offering flexible payment plans, such as low booking amounts and deferred payments, to stimulate housing sales and manage affordability concerns without resorting to price cuts, as sales volumes declined by 14 per cent in 2025.

How Gujarat Police Solved A 34-Year-Old Murder Case

How Gujarat Police Solved A 34-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Gujarat police have arrested two brothers in connection with the alleged murder of a woman 34 years ago. The breakthrough came after DNA analysis of exhumed skeletal remains matched the victim's siblings.

Paras Defence Partners with Northstar for Air-to-Air Refuelling Tech for Indian Military

Paras Defence Partners with Northstar for Air-to-Air Refuelling Tech for Indian Military

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Paras Defence and Space Technologies partners with Northstar Aviation to provide air-to-air refuelling technologies and support services to the Indian armed forces, enhancing mission endurance and operational flexibility.

Ralph Lauren Faces Heat Over Bandhani Skirt

Ralph Lauren Faces Heat Over Bandhani Skirt

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'It is disappointing that a craft, which is protected by the Geographical Indication Tag, Polo Ralph Lauren has turned it into a cheap wrap skirt, that too, printed.'

Indian HNIs maintain grip on Dubai luxury real estate despite West Asia tensions

Indian HNIs maintain grip on Dubai luxury real estate despite West Asia tensions

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have slowed deal momentum in Dubai's luxury residential market, but Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are not exiting their marquee assets, with any 'discounted' resale deals attributed to investor liquidity stress rather than geopolitical flight.

Priyanka Chopra Wears A Two Decade Old Chikankari Sari As A Gown

Priyanka Chopra Wears A Two Decade Old Chikankari Sari As A Gown

Rediff.com3 days ago

Just before Mother's Day, Priyanka Chopra Jonas gave us a moment to remember at the Gold House Gold Gala 2026 in California.

Increasing strength of Parliament to 850 a 'joke': Tharoor

Increasing strength of Parliament to 850 a 'joke': Tharoor

Rediff.com3 days ago

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the proposal to increase the Lok Sabha's strength to 850, while BJP leaders defended delimitation as a democratic necessity at the Stanford India Conference 2026.

Vijay meets Stalin ahead of crucial floor test in TN

Vijay meets Stalin ahead of crucial floor test in TN

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met with his predecessor, DMK President MK Stalin, at his residence in Alwarpet, Chennai, ahead of a crucial floor test for the government. The meeting, described as a courtesy call, occurred after Vijay's criticism of the previous DMK regime's debt burden.

Adobe Expands India Presence With New Noida Office

Adobe Expands India Presence With New Noida Office

Rediff.com6 days ago

Adobe has announced the opening of a new office in Noida, its seventh in India. The new campus will house over 700 employees and signifies Adobe's continued focus on driving innovation from India.

DMK writes to Speaker for separate seating in LS after Congress break-up

DMK writes to Speaker for separate seating in LS after Congress break-up

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Friday sought a change in seating arrangement for its MPs in the Lok Sabha, saying their alliance with the Congress has ended and it would not be appropriate for its members to sit alongside those of the Congress.

Satheesan Consults Antony, Sudheeran After Being Named Kerala CM

Satheesan Consults Antony, Sudheeran After Being Named Kerala CM

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Newly appointed Kerala CM V D Satheesan seeks guidance from senior Congress leaders A K Antony and V M Sudheeran, receiving advice on navigating the challenges of leadership and addressing the state's financial and developmental issues.

India Audits 101 Cities To Assess Ease Of Living

India Audits 101 Cities To Assess Ease Of Living

Rediff.com7 days ago

India is conducting a special audit of 101 cities to assess ease of living from the citizen's perspective, Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy said.

Delhi blast: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10; reveals plot

Delhi blast: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10; reveals plot

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort blast, revealing a jihadi conspiracy by Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind to overthrow the Indian government and impose Sharia law.

Army Personnel Arrested In Honey-Trap Robbery Case In Delhi

Army Personnel Arrested In Honey-Trap Robbery Case In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Army personnel is among four people arrested for allegedly honey-trapping, abducting and robbing a 72-year-old chartered accountant in Delhi.

Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet links all accused to Qaida offshoot

Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet links all accused to Qaida offshoot

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, which resulted in 11 fatalities and extensive property damage.

Delhi Prisons Exceed Capacity, Majority Of Inmates Are Undertrials

Delhi Prisons Exceed Capacity, Majority Of Inmates Are Undertrials

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi prisons are severely overcrowded, housing nearly double their authorised capacity, with undertrials making up the vast majority of the inmate population, according to the latest NCRB data.

Sri Lanka Arrests Hundreds Of Foreigners In Cybercrime Crackdown

Sri Lanka Arrests Hundreds Of Foreigners In Cybercrime Crackdown

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Sri Lankan police have arrested over 600 foreigners, including Indian nationals, this year for involvement in cybercrime operations, highlighting the country's vulnerability to international syndicates.

IPL 2026: 'I told you so' Krunal after Kohli's century magic

IPL 2026: 'I told you so' Krunal after Kohli's century magic

Rediff.com16 hours ago

RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya's prediction about Virat Kohli came true in style, as the star batter smashed a brilliant century against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on Wednesday-just days after back-to-back ducks in his previous outing.

Asian Games 2026: India Prepares Athletes For Unique Container Housing Experience

Asian Games 2026: India Prepares Athletes For Unique Container Housing Experience

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

India is preparing its athletes for the unique accommodation arrangements at the upcoming Asian Games, which will feature repurposed shipping containers as housing units.

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

Rediff.com2 days ago

The world watches the Met Gala for the celebrities and the couture. But, for the last few years, one Indian brand from Kerala has quietly been creating the carpet that fashion's biggest stars pose on.

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Krutrim, India's first AI unicorn, has successfully repositioned itself as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, reporting its first annual net profit in FY26.

NITI Aayog Member Gauba Outlines Sweeping Deregulation to Boost Ease of Doing Business

NITI Aayog Member Gauba Outlines Sweeping Deregulation to Boost Ease of Doing Business

Rediff.com1 days ago

NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba has detailed an extensive deregulation agenda, moving India towards a 'permitted unless prohibited' principle to dismantle new forms of the Licence Raj and clear 'regulatory cholesterol' for businesses.

St Stephen's College Names First Woman Principal Since 1881

St Stephen's College Names First Woman Principal Since 1881

Rediff.com2 days ago

St Stephen's College, Delhi University, has appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal since its establishment in 1881. The appointment is effective from June 1, 2026.

Allies in India have been good actors: White House

Allies in India have been good actors: White House

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The US has temporarily permitted India to accept Russian oil already on ships to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure is not expected to significantly benefit Russia financially.

TN governor says Vijay lacks majority; eyes on DMK allies' next move

TN governor says Vijay lacks majority; eyes on DMK allies' next move

Rediff.com7 days ago

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar informed TVK chief Vijay that his party lacks the necessary support to form the government. TVK is intensifying efforts to gain support from Left parties, VCK, and IUML. The Governor's decision has sparked protests and political debate in the state.

India Installs Mock Container Housing for Asian Games Athletes

India Installs Mock Container Housing for Asian Games Athletes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

India is preparing its athletes for the upcoming Asian Games by installing makeshift container housing units at SAI centres to familiarise them with the unique accommodation arrangements in Japan.

Punjab BJP Condemns AAP's Alleged Hooliganism, Warns Of Bengal-Like Conditions

Punjab BJP Condemns AAP's Alleged Hooliganism, Warns Of Bengal-Like Conditions

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has accused AAP workers of 'hooliganism' at BJP offices across Punjab, while Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticised the AAP government in Punjab for alleged corruption following recent ED raids.

India Basketball League Set To Launch In 2027

India Basketball League Set To Launch In 2027

Rediff.com6 days ago

The India Basketball League (IBL), backed by former NBA stars, is set to launch in 2027 with the aim of building a professional basketball ecosystem in India. The league hopes to tap into India's expanding youth culture and create a sustainable professional structure for Indian basketball.

From field to politics: How sportspersons fare in Indian politics

From field to politics: How sportspersons fare in Indian politics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A look at the careers of Indian sportspersons who have transitioned into politics, highlighting their successes, failures, and party affiliations.