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Airfares Nosedive For Diwali!

Airfares Nosedive For Diwali!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'The past few quarters have seen prohibitive fares for advance bookings, only to dip closer to departure.'

Infra developers in wait and watch mode in new Uddhav-led coalition govt

Infra developers in wait and watch mode in new Uddhav-led coalition govt

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Shiv Sena has so far expressed concerns over car shed for the city's planned metro network, the bullet train and the West Coast refinery projects.

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The BJP and Congress have called out the 'Delhi model' as a hoax, built on sustained propaganda when the ground reality is different.

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Long queues of passengers were seen outside various Delhi Metro stations on Wednesday morning, a day after new restrictions were put in place by authorities, including running of its trains with only 50 per cent seating capacity and no provision for standing for commuters, in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in Delhi.

Quick-commerce companies expand Tier-II ops ahead of festival season

Quick-commerce companies expand Tier-II ops ahead of festival season

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

After making the model work in metro cities, players in the quick commerce sector are rapidly expanding their footprint into smaller tier 2 cities and markets beyond that ahead of the festival season.

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta sought a status report with pictures on plantation, transplantation and felling of trees in Aarey colony area of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Budget 2024: Over Rs 2 lakh cr allocated to home ministry

Budget 2024: Over Rs 2 lakh cr allocated to home ministry

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The interim budget 2024-25 on Thursday allocated Rs 202868.70 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with the highest share of funds going to the paramilitary forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industrial Secular Force (CISF), showing priority on internal security and border guarding.

Will Skoda's New SUV Kylaq Make It big?

Will Skoda's New SUV Kylaq Make It big?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The company is eyeing sales of 8,000 units per month for the Kylaq, which starts at Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom) and boasts 96 per cent localisation.

Ladakh stand-off: Railways cancels Chinese contract

Ladakh stand-off: Railways cancels Chinese contract

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Govt has already approached World Bank seeking termination of contract. The progress of the project was just 20 per cent though the contract was awarded in 2016.

Delhi Metro sole consultant for Karachi metro

Delhi Metro sole consultant for Karachi metro

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The development took place irrespective of the recent escalation in tension and war of words between India and Pakistan. The matter has been referred to the external affairs ministry which is learnt to be favourably disposed towards it. Once it gets South Block's go-ahead, DMRC will send a team of its officials to Karachi to prepare a detailed project report. DMRC Managing Director Elattuvalapil Sreedharan said this will include all aspects of the project.

Monkey takes a 'ride' in Delhi Metro train, video goes viral

Monkey takes a 'ride' in Delhi Metro train, video goes viral

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

A video surfaced on the social media on Saturday purportedly showing the monkey roaming around and then climbing onto the handrail bar before traipsing to the neighbouring coach.

Delhi Metro starts running with 100% seating capacity

Delhi Metro starts running with 100% seating capacity

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation till Sunday was running trains with 50 per cent seating capacity, after the services had resumed after a long hiatus on June 7.

Delhi's Red Line, Violet Line, Green Line resume services

Delhi's Red Line, Violet Line, Green Line resume services

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

"Seven lines of the Delhi Metro network are now open! Thank you dear commuters for following the safety guidelines and helping us maintain good service. #MetroBackOnTrack," the DMRC tweeted after the three new lines resumed services.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

Jio to invest Rs 2 lakh cr in 5G; rollout in metros by Diwali

Jio to invest Rs 2 lakh cr in 5G; rollout in metros by Diwali

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Monday announced a Rs 2 lakh crore investment in deploying fifth-generation or 5G telephony with rollout in metro cities by Diwali. Jio, the nation's largest telecom operator, has deployed standalone 5G stack rather than upgrading the existing 4G network, to offer ultra-high speed internet, he said at Reliance Industries' 45th AGM.

Army will not allow China to change LAC status quo, says Jaishankar

Army will not allow China to change LAC status quo, says Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Indian Army will not let China change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) "unilaterally" and its current deployment along the frontier was not seen before, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, rejecting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the government's handling of the border row.

BSNL walks out as surprise winner of July tariff battle

BSNL walks out as surprise winner of July tariff battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

After continuously bleeding subscribers for nearly two years, state-owned telecom services provider BSNL added 2.9 million users in July when its private-sector rivals raised tariffs by nearly 20 per cent. With BSNL keeping tariffs unchanged, many subscribers using entry-level plans shifted from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), said analysts.

As order books grow, capital goods, engg companies firm up capex plans

As order books grow, capital goods, engg companies firm up capex plans

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

As order books gain from India's increased capital outlay, some large capital goods and engineering companies are together spending over Rs 11,500 crore in creating new facilities, data shows. Nine engineering and capital goods companies, where data was available, including Siemens, Larsen & Tourbo (L&T) and KEC International, have a combined capital expenditure (capex) of about Rs 11,500 crore or more. Others such as ABB India and Thermax Global are also adding capacities.

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

Hyderabad Metro faces cost escalation of Rs 3,000 cr

Hyderabad Metro faces cost escalation of Rs 3,000 cr

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd, which is developing a 72-km elevated metro rail in Hyderabad, said the project is likely to see a cost escalation of between Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 25-30 billion).

A tour of Moscow Metro's amazing stations

A tour of Moscow Metro's amazing stations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

One of the world's oldest and most beautiful metro networks in the world, Moscow Metro has 190 stations.

How Postmen Can Help Micro-Entrepreneurs

How Postmen Can Help Micro-Entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'The dakiyas will be our partners, receiving credit proposals from micro-enterprises at the grassroots level.'

Recharge your metro smart card the mobile phone way

Recharge your metro smart card the mobile phone way

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched top up (recharge) facility of Metro Smart Cards through approximately 800 such ICICI Bank Business Correspondent Network (Outlets), located across the national capital and NCR region.

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

People will be able to cut commute times significantly.

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Modi sounds bugle for Mumbai civic polls, says no dearth of funds for city

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

When there is a state government committed to development, it is important that Mumbai has a civic body that, too, shares that goal, Modi said.

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Mission Mausam: Know everything about Rs 2000 crore project

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

As weather patterns grow more unpredictable due to climate crisis, India is taking a giant leap with "Mission Mausam" to improve weather understanding and forecasting through expanded observation networks, better modeling and advanced tools like AI and machine learning.

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In recent months, several pharma multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly turning to Indian companies to expand market reach in the country's pharmaceuticals sector. Sanofi's partnerships with Dr Reddy's, Cipla, and Emcure, AstraZeneca and Mankind Pharma - teaming up for asthma medication distribution - are a few instances of this trend. This strategy allows MNCs to leverage established Indian networks and reach a wider audience. Indian companies also benefit from global brands and expertise, say analysts.

'I Never Take My Opponent's Name'

'I Never Take My Opponent's Name'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'Even last time, when I defeated Shatrughan Sinha, I did not take his name.'

Budget 'ignores' Maharashtra, focuses on Bihar, Andhra

Budget 'ignores' Maharashtra, focuses on Bihar, Andhra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget and said it focussed on youth, farmers, women, and has 'substantial allocations' for Maharashtra, but the opposition slammed the annual financial statement, claiming it neglected the western state and only seeks to please the saffron outfit's partners in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi Metro services may resume from September 1

Delhi Metro services may resume from September 1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Metro rail services may be allowed from September 1 when the 'Unlock 4' phase in the graded reopening from the coronavirus-induced lockdown begins, but schools and colleges will not reopen immediately, an official said.

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Rediff.com6 May 2024

As Mumbai's real estate and electric vehicle penetration grows, two of the city's private power distribution companies, Adani Electricity and Tata Power, are eyeing a bigger business pie, particularly betting on high-value customers. Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML), the subsidiary which houses Adani Energy Solutions' Mumbai distribution business, recorded a six per cent growth in total units sold in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), the company's presentation shows. This gain came at over 13 per cent growth in the year-ago period.

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

With digital adoption fast gaining currency, India is likely to see retail digital payments double to $7 trillion by 2030 from current levels, a study by Kearney and Amazon Pay said. In the report 'How Urban India Pays', Kearney-Amazon Pay said strong adoption of digital payments in online purchases has potentially led to a permanent shift in consumer behaviours, fuelling offline adoption as well.

The stunning Jaipur Metro comes to life

The stunning Jaipur Metro comes to life

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Heralding a great transformation in the state's transport network, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday flagged off the trial run of the Jaipur Metro.

Mumbaikars step out to save city's green lung from metro project

Mumbaikars step out to save city's green lung from metro project

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Braving the downpour, Mumbaikars came together on Sunday to protest against the cutting of over 2,700 trees in Aarey milk Colony for the upcoming metro shed project.

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The sixth metro station on the network became operational in April, completing the Phase I network.

Motorola bags deal for Mumbai, Delhi Metro

Motorola bags deal for Mumbai, Delhi Metro

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Under the contracts, Motorola will supply its scalable Dimetra IP system, which will enable secure and seamless communications essential for ensuring passenger safety and security and is capable of full interoperability across multiple user segments.

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'It would be reasonable to assume that Modi 3.0 would be more focused on projects and schemes which do not require any legislative change or which have the support of its coalition partners,' asserts A K Bhattacharya.

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"I congratulate the people of Kochi on the proud moment," the PM said.

Japan Delhi Metro's knight in shining armour again

Japan Delhi Metro's knight in shining armour again

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Sharp jump in soft loans to help DMRC finance surge in construction cost.

Optimism in stock of Mahanagar Gas appears fully priced in

Optimism in stock of Mahanagar Gas appears fully priced in

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Mahanagar Gas (MGL) has just hiked prices for compressed natural gas (CNG) and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) in the Mumbai Metro Area. The distributor raised prices by Rs 1.50 per kilogramme (kg) for CNG, bringing the price up to Rs 75 per kg, including taxes. Domestic PNG prices were hiked from Rs 1 per standard cubic meter (SCM) to Rs 48 per SCM, inclusive of taxes.