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ED makes first arrests in IL&FS case

ED makes first arrests in IL&FS case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Joint MD of the company Arun K Saha and MD of transportation network K Ramchand were arrested late evening in Mumbai under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Mumbai all set for its BIGGEST infra transformation

Mumbai all set for its BIGGEST infra transformation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Mumbai, India's financial capital, is set for a mega transformation with a massive patch of land opening up for redevelopment; a new metro railway ready to start services by the year-end; and the country's oldest railway station, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, going for modernisation with private sector participation. Work on Mumbai's second airport will start from next month, while construction of the sea link connecting central Mumbai to Navi Mumbai has already moved into a fast lane despite Covid-induced lockdowns. Also, a coastal road project, connecting Nariman Point to Worli, is under way and will help decongest the city to quite an extent. Of all these mega infrastructure projects, the one that has a huge potential to change the city's skyline is the Eastern Waterfront project - to be built on the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) land.

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

It is a waste of time to speak up in today's India, believes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Investment in infrastructure was necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affect overall growth performance, as per the Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. "To achieve GDP of USD 5 trillion by 2024-25, India needs to spend about USD 1.4 trillion (Rs 100 lakh crore) over these years on infrastructure so that a lack of infrastructure does not become a constraint to growth," it said.

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the authorities were "not interested" and the people have been "left to suffer".

Harrowing time for Delhi commuters as auto, taxi unions go on 2-day strike

Harrowing time for Delhi commuters as auto, taxi unions go on 2-day strike

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Passengers complained that they had to wait a long time for Ola and Uber cabs, and added that those were available at inflated rates.

Budget: Its impact on the cement industry

Budget: Its impact on the cement industry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

A sum of Rs 7060 crore is provided in the current fiscal for the project of developing one hundred Smart Cities.

Kejriwal's 'swaraj', a year on

Kejriwal's 'swaraj', a year on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

From his run-ins with the Centre to his political knack to sail through choppy waters, the Delhi CM has shown uncommon talent in running a 'common man's' government.

Tips to make a fortune from property

Tips to make a fortune from property

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Opt for an affordable house on a metro's periphery, invest and wait it out.

OPS blames 'anti-social elements' in Jallikattu protests for violence

OPS blames 'anti-social elements' in Jallikattu protests for violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

"Various organisations and anti-social elements had infiltrated the pro-Jallikattu protests (at Marina) with the intention of diverting it," he said.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Bombardier to make India an exports hub for passenger trains

Bombardier to make India an exports hub for passenger trains

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Canada-based passenger trains maker Bombardier is planning to develop India as the exports hub for its products and solutions to cater to Europe, South America and the Middle East markets.

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The air quality in Delhi is turning worse, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

Gammon struggles to turn around

Gammon struggles to turn around

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Acquisitions, slowdown put infra major in a spot, with bankers okaying debt restructuring.

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'A slum free Mumbai cannot happen with Dharavi at the centre of the city.'

Kejriwal rules out talks, will flood Rajpath with AAP backers

Kejriwal rules out talks, will flood Rajpath with AAP backers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Showing no signs of relenting, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday ruled out negotiations to end the stand off with the Centre and threatened to flood Rajpath with lakhs of supporters that can disrupt Republic Day celebrations.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Rediff.com13 May 2018

The sky turned cloudy around 4:30pm and gusty winds swept the national capital.

Opposition bandh against price rise hits services

Opposition bandh against price rise hits services

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The nationwide strike called by Left parties and their allies to protest Centre's "failure" to check price rise on Tuesday hit normal life across the country.

TDP quitting NDA unfortunate: Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

"TDP quitting NDA unfortunate": Amit Shah to Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP president further said that Andhra Pradesh has always been on the agenda of national development and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left no stone unturned to ensure its growth and prosperity.

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The BJP leadership believes these parties are flexing their muscles in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls for better seat-sharing deals.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

A requiem for Mumbai's native trees

A requiem for Mumbai's native trees

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Let those in power put trees on par with the sacred cow. And century-old trees certainly need to be worshipped, says Anil Singh.

Need to attract FDI in railway projects: Railway Minister

Need to attract FDI in railway projects: Railway Minister

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Minister has announced that there is an urgency to attract FDI in Railway projects.

The truth about Made in India handsets

The truth about Made in India handsets

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Industry estimates suggest that the extent of value addition in the handset space remains at a mere 10 per cent. That effectively means, value-wise 90 per cent of all components used in making a handset continues to be imported.

Govt must weigh pros and cons of changes in the land Act

Govt must weigh pros and cons of changes in the land Act

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

New Land Bill is aimed at reviving investment climate.

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Modi government must fix policy paralysis.

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The panel will be asked to give report by March-April next year.

China-Japan rivalry, a big economic victory for India

China-Japan rivalry, a big economic victory for India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's $12-billion loan at an incredibly low interest rate may have trumped China's aim to enter the enormous Indian Railways market, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Ahmedabad, Jaipur among India's next big IT hotspots

Ahmedabad, Jaipur among India's next big IT hotspots

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Kolkata excels in business performance with employee headcount and number of engineering students doubling in the last five years.

Strike evokes mixed response; banking, transport services hit

Strike evokes mixed response; banking, transport services hit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

While some states like Kerala and Telangana were badly hit by the strike, the impact was partial in Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra

Akhilesh dumps pet free laptop, unemployment allowance scheme

Akhilesh dumps pet free laptop, unemployment allowance scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav may not have been able to fix the responsibility for the Samajwadi Party's dismal performance at the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Mahagathbandhan is an unholy alliance for personal survival: Modi

Mahagathbandhan is an unholy alliance for personal survival: Modi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

This alliance is for personal survival, not ideology-based support. This alliance is for power, not for the people. This alliance is for personal ambitions, not people's aspirations," the PM charged.

Two mega terminals in offing: Nitish

Two mega terminals in offing: Nitish

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

To ease congestion and bottlenecks at Metros, the Railways propose to develop mega terminals at Chitpur in Kolkata and Anand Vihar in Delhi, Railway Minister Nitish Kumar announced

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Expresses inability to provide land for train terminal in Bandra-Kurla Complex, a cash cow for MMRDA

What's happening in India's biggest constituency?

What's happening in India's biggest constituency?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

An interesting contest is on in Malkajgiri, the biggest Lok Sabha constituency in the country.

SN Subrahmanyan: Meet L&T's new boss

SN Subrahmanyan: Meet L&T's new boss

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

SN Subrahmanyan is known to be a fitness enthusiast and loves taking long walks.

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

'It is an election to save the soul of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The last four years was not Dravidian rule, it was BJP rule by proxy.'

12 players look to be part of Diamond Quadrilateral project

12 players look to be part of Diamond Quadrilateral project

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Feasibility study is being sought for high-speed rail corridors.

Why Congress lost Delhi in 2013, Sheila Dikshit reveals in autobiography

Why Congress lost Delhi in 2013, Sheila Dikshit reveals in autobiography

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

"Our party was defeated in unambiguous terms," she says about the defeat to the Aam Aadmi Party in 2013.