News for 'Maximum City'

Delhi's air quality slips back to 'very poor' category

Delhi's air quality slips back to 'very poor' category

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 14.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department.

Adani Group begins $130 mn debt buyback, first since Hindenburg report

Adani Group begins $130 mn debt buyback, first since Hindenburg report

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Monday started the first debt buyback programme since billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate was targeted by a US short-seller in January. APSEZ floated a tender to buy back as much as $130 million of its July 2024 bonds and similar amounts in each of the next four quarters, it said in an exchange filing, as it looks to regain investor confidence by showing that its liquidity position is comfortable. Shares of Adani group companies pummelled after Hindenburg Research in a January 24 report accused it of accounting fraud and improper use of offshore tax havens for stock manipulation.

EPL PIX: Leeds hold City; Everton and Chelsea cruise

EPL PIX: Leeds hold City; Everton and Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

James Rodriguez netted twice and Dominic Calvert-Lewin became the first Everton player to score in the opening four matches of a Premier League season as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 on Saturday to stay top of the table with a maximum 12 points.

Planning To Buy A House In 2023? Take A Plunge

Planning To Buy A House In 2023? Take A Plunge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

End users should take the plunge despite higher home loan rates as these tend to be cyclical.

Rains, winds claim 26 lives in north India in 2 days; bring relief from heat

Rains, winds claim 26 lives in north India in 2 days; bring relief from heat

Rediff.com27 May 2023

In Rajasthan, 13 deaths related to rain and storm were reported over the last two days while at least 12 people were killed due to lightning strikes in Jharkhand during the same period, officials said.

'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'

'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?'

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.

Varanasi serial blasts: Lucknow court awards life term to terror accused

Varanasi serial blasts: Lucknow court awards life term to terror accused

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

He was sentenced for being in possession of RDX, a detonator and a pistol.

From a city of hope to despair: Mumbai loses its glory

From a city of hope to despair: Mumbai loses its glory

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

An execution paralysis has gripped the city.

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Not only are Muslim homes and shops being bulldozed, but the cops are filing random FIRs even against people who died two-three years ago, against those who have moved to neighbouring states since almost two years to work there.'

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the ministry of road transport and highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Indore is India's cleanest city, UP's Gonda dirtiest: Swachh survey

Indore is India's cleanest city, UP's Gonda dirtiest: Swachh survey

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The 'Swachh Survekshan-2017' ranked Gonda as the dirtiest city and Bhusawal in Maharashtra stands second-last in the ranking.

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

Girl among 3 killed as nor'wester hits Bengal, train services affected

Girl among 3 killed as nor'wester hits Bengal, train services affected

Rediff.com15 May 2023

A 12-year-old girl was killed after she came in contact with a dangling live wire that got torn during the squall in Botanical Garden area in Howrah city, the police said.

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

UTI, SBI MFs lead small town footprint due to strong branch presence

UTI, SBI MFs lead small town footprint due to strong branch presence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Backed by their strong physical presence across the country, UTI Mutual Fund and SBI Mutual Fund (MF) have managed to mobilise a higher proportion of their total assets under management (AUM) from towns and villages than their peers. Data compiled by Nuvama Institutional Equities shows that UTI MF and SBI MF are the only two major fund houses with over a fifth of their AUM coming from areas beyond the top 30 cities (referred to as B-30). UTI MF tops the chart with 23.8 per cent of its assets belonging to B-30 centres, followed by SBI MF with 21.2 per cent B-30 assets. The industry average stands at 17 per cent.

Cities where you can live life to the fullest

Cities where you can live life to the fullest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

European cities offer the best quality of life.

NEET 2023: Two students from Andhra, TN share top rank

NEET 2023: Two students from Andhra, TN share top rank

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A total of 11.45 lakh candidates out of 20.38 lakh have qualified the examination, up by 48 per cent from last year.

10 cities that promote sports careers in India

10 cities that promote sports careers in India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Some of the popular sports related careers include sports physiotherapist, sports manager, sports photographer, sports analyst, sports commentators and sports journalist among others.

Sacred Games 2 Trailer: The war is on!

Sacred Games 2 Trailer: The war is on!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Season 2 starts streaming on August 15.

Heatwave: Yellow alert issued in Delhi, temperature may jump to 46 degrees C

Heatwave: Yellow alert issued in Delhi, temperature may jump to 46 degrees C

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The mercury at the Safdarjung Observatory is expected to breach the 43-degree mark on Thursday and touch 44 degrees Celsius by Friday, according to the India meteorological department.

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.'

Smartphone sales: Samsung leads in top 30 cities

Smartphone sales: Samsung leads in top 30 cities

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The top 5 cities of India made up about 60 per cent of the online smartphone sales in India.

IOC, Adani-Total, Shell, 26 other firms lap up Reliance's KG-D6 gas

IOC, Adani-Total, Shell, 26 other firms lap up Reliance's KG-D6 gas

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Adani-Total Gas Ltd and Shell were among the 29 companies that bid and bought natural gas to be produced from the deepest field in the KG-D6 block of Reliance Industries Ltd and bp, sources said. IOC walked away with almost half of the 6 million standard cubic meters per day of gas sold in an e-auction on Wednesday while state-owned gas utility GAIL bought 0.7 mmscmd, Adani-Total Gas Ltd 0.4 mmscmd, Shell 0.5 mmscmd, GSPC 0.25 mmscmd and IGS another 0.5 mmscmd, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. Reliance-bp on Wednesday held an e-auction for sale of gas from the MJ field in their eastern offshore KG-D6 block after incorporating the government's new marketing rules to give CNG-selling city gas companies first priority over supplies.

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

On day three after a flash flood wreaked havoc in Sikkim's Teesta basin, the number of bodies recovered from the river and mud embankments downstream rose to 22, including seven army men.

Mini-auction for IPL 2023 to be held on Dec 23

Mini-auction for IPL 2023 to be held on Dec 23

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The Turkish city of Istanbul, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad were also in contention to host the auction but, the BCCI eventually opted for the coastal Kerala city.

Monsoon likely to arrive in Delhi on June 30-July 1: IMD

Monsoon likely to arrive in Delhi on June 30-July 1: IMD

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Delhi is likely to receive the first monsoon showers on June 30 or July 1, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said on Tuesday.

Cities where it's costliest and cheapest to buy a house

Cities where it's costliest and cheapest to buy a house

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Housing prices appreciated in 18 major cities by up to 3.9 per cent in April-June over the preceding quarter while property rates fell in six cities including Delhi, according to National Housing Bank (NHB).

Is Mysuru the cleanest city in India? Share your views

Is Mysuru the cleanest city in India? Share your views

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Karnataka and West Bengal have the maximum number of cities among the cleanest in the Swachh Bharat index.

More regional parties may join INDIA in Mumbai meet

More regional parties may join INDIA in Mumbai meet

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Ahead of the Mumbai meeting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that a few more political parties were likely to join the opposition INDIA during its upcoming meeting.

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'

PIX: Bollywood's EXOTIC destination weddings

PIX: Bollywood's EXOTIC destination weddings

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Quite a few Bollywood stars have opted to marry outside the Maximum City.

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'I have saved your name on my phone, but I cannot read or pronounce it.' 'I am able to recognise my wife's name today because after seeing it for so long, it has been imprinted in my mind as a picture and not the letters.'

Why Manchester City want Champions League title the most

Why Manchester City want Champions League title the most

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Barring a monumental collapse Manchester City will win at least two trophies this season, but former England captain Alan Shearer believes European bragging rights are what the club's Abu Dhabi owners crave most.

Thiruvananthapuram tops list of 30 new smart cities

Thiruvananthapuram tops list of 30 new smart cities

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Launched on June 15, 2015, the government proposes to develop 100 smart cities under the mission.

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Champions League PIX: Liverpool win; City thrash Marseille

Champions League PIX: Liverpool win; City thrash Marseille

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Liverpool laboured to a 2-0 win over Denmark's Midtjylland on Tuesday as a goal from Diogo Jota and a Mohamed Salah penalty secured a hard-fought Champions League Group D victory at Anfield.

Housing prices zoom in these 18 cities!

Housing prices zoom in these 18 cities!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Housing prices have risen in 18 major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, by up to 9.6 per cent during October-December period 2012 compared with the previous quarter, according to National Housing Bank (NHB).

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Very dense fog lowered visibility to 50 metres at the Palam observatory, near the Indira Gandhi International airport, at 5:30 am.

Centre to unveil 99 Smart Cities list on Thursday

Centre to unveil 99 Smart Cities list on Thursday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Each smart city would get a Central assistance of Rs 100 crore per year for five years.