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12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Given the high priority accorded to the manufacturing sector, several policy initiatives around the theme of Atmanirbhar Bharat have been set in motion to address its competitiveness and growth. Some notable examples include the PLI scheme and the employment-linked incentive scheme announced in the recent Union Budget. The Budget also announced the setting up of 12 industrial parks under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).

Steyn gets bowling advice in New York

Steyn gets bowling advice in New York

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Don't bend your elbow' - Steyn gets bowling tips in New York

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Gupta was arrested in Prague, the Czech Republic on June 30, 2023 and is being held there currently. The US government is seeking his extradition to America.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

Does Arthritis Affect Young People Like Saina Nehwal?

Does Arthritis Affect Young People Like Saina Nehwal?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Arthritis affects people of all ages, including those in their 20s and 30s, says Dr Prashant Kamble, consultant-orthopedics at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.

RJD leader refuses to step down as Bihar assembly Speaker

RJD leader refuses to step down as Bihar assembly Speaker

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Bihar assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary, against whom the newly formed National Democratic Alliance government has moved a no-confidence motion, on Wednesday dug in his heels.

Nitish Kumar wins floor test by 129 votes, Oppn walks out

Nitish Kumar wins floor test by 129 votes, Oppn walks out

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Kumar had recently dumped the 'Mahagathbandhan', of which the Rashtriya Janata Dal was a key constituent, and returned to the NDA fold to form the government with support of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Around 100 lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples' Party submitted the no-confidence motion before the National Assembly Secretariat on March 8, alleging that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government led by Khan was responsible for the economic crisis and the spiralling inflation in the country.

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Perhaps Kay Kay Menon should choose his projects carefully, instead of wasting his talent like this, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Pak drama drags on; voting on no-trust motion doubtful

Pak drama drags on; voting on no-trust motion doubtful

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Pakistan Parliament witnessed multiple adjournments and heated arguments, but the voting on a no-confidence motion against him appeared to be a distant possibility.

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

After a marathon discussion lasting nine hours, the motion was defeated with 87 members opposing it and 40 supporting in the 140-member house with two vacancies.

Bengal Governor asks staff to ignore police summons

Bengal Governor asks staff to ignore police summons

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The direction comes after Kolkata Police constituted an inquiry team to probe into the woman's allegation against the governor.

Trinamool to skip all-party meet convened by Centre

Trinamool to skip all-party meet convened by Centre

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The government has convened an all-party meeting on July 21 ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament which will start next Monday, the Parliamentary Affairs Ministry said.

Nayab Saini wins trust vote in Haryana assembly

Nayab Saini wins trust vote in Haryana assembly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) had issued a whip, asking its 10 legislators to remain absent from the House during voting on the confidence motion. However, when the issue of trust vote was taken up, five of its MLAs left the House.

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Kejriwal, who is also the national convener of the AAP, won the confidence motion with the support of 54 MLAs and said no legislator of his party defected.

You are the final word, why did you bow to Modi, Rahul asks LS speaker

You are the final word, why did you bow to Modi, Rahul asks LS speaker

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Speaker Om Birla had a verbal exchange in the Lok Sabha on Monday when the Congress leader questioned why he bowed before Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Officials have said an absence of drainage system and safety measures, and use of basement for commercial activities in violation of norms led to the death of three civil services aspirants at the coaching centre.

Criminal law should not be set in motion without proper probe: SC

Criminal law should not be set in motion without proper probe: SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

'It is the duty and responsibility of the public officer to proceed responsibly and ascertain the true and correct facts. Execution of law without appropriate acquaintance with legal provisions and comprehensive sense of their application may result in an innocent being prosecuted,' the apex court said.

RS Panel on Raghav Chadha: Guilty but no suspension

RS Panel on Raghav Chadha: Guilty but no suspension

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Chadha thanked people for their love and blessings that he received during the period of suspension.

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

What is an impeachment motion and what is the process to sack an apex court judge? What will happen to the CJI if the impeachment is successfully accepted?

Omicron variant in 'fluid motion', says US expert Dr Fauci

Omicron variant in 'fluid motion', says US expert Dr Fauci

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

America's top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said that the new COVID-19 Omicron variant is in 'fluid motion' in South Africa and the US scientists are in 'very active' communication with their colleagues in that country to test the strain, get facts and find out whether or not it evades the antibodies.

'No sympathy' for Shajahan Sheikh, says Calcutta HC

'No sympathy' for Shajahan Sheikh, says Calcutta HC

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Stating that the court has 'no sympathy' for Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, the Calcutta high court on Thursday asked his lawyer to appear before it on March 4 when a suo motu motion on alleged sexual atrocities and land grabbing of tribal people at Sandeshkhali will be heard.

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Rajya Sabha chairman asked him to authenticate his assertions and refused to accept newspaper clippings that the Congress leader showed to buttress his points.

Euro 24: Portugal beat Turkey, finish as group winners

Euro 24: Portugal beat Turkey, finish as group winners

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

A defensive mix-up doubled their lead when Bayindir wandered out of his goal to collect a misplaced pass towards Ronaldo, only to watch Akaydin's backpass roll past him in slow motion.

Selective expunction defies logic: Rahul asks Speaker to restore LS speech

Selective expunction defies logic: Rahul asks Speaker to restore LS speech

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Gandhi's remarks drew massive protests from the treasury benches and a rare intervention from the prime minister, who slammed the Congress leader for calling the entire Hindu community violent.

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Expunging remarks is within the powers of the Speaker.' 'Nobody can question or challenge the Speaker's decision.'

Maldives Opposition set to impeach pro-China President Muizzu

Maldives Opposition set to impeach pro-China President Muizzu

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The development comes a day after clashes broke out in Parliament on Sunday between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers over differences over the approval of four members of the pro-China President's cabinet.

RJD MLC expelled from House for mimicking CM Nitish Kumar

RJD MLC expelled from House for mimicking CM Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Singh, considered close to RJD president Lalu Prasad and his family, was charged with raising slogans against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 13, during a heated exchange in the House.

Cong only wants confusion: Education minister on NEET row

Cong only wants confusion: Education minister on NEET row

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Pradhan further said the opposition had a chance to raise this issue during the motion of thanks to the President's address and asserted the government was ready for any type of discussion.

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Gandhi said he was "waiting with open arms".

No govt has lost a no-trust vote in Lok Sabha so far

No govt has lost a no-trust vote in Lok Sabha so far

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

No confidence motions have been moved in the Lok Sabha 27 times in the past, and all of them have either been defeated or remained inconclusive, data compiled by a think tank shows.

PIX: Huge Upset! Djokovic crashes out of US Open

PIX: Huge Upset! Djokovic crashes out of US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles third round match at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

Bloody Ishq Review: We've Seen It All Before

Bloody Ishq Review: We've Seen It All Before

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Bloody Ishq comes off looking even more shoddy and ill-conceived when there is so much superior content to entertain the horror buff, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'The maximum struggle that I have gone through in this industry was to try to get a film made which had a female action star.' 'And that film never got made, despite reaching out to some of the biggest actresses.'

Gains in tech firm ABB India may sustain on strong margin outlook

Gains in tech firm ABB India may sustain on strong margin outlook

Rediff.com21 May 2024

ABB India's March quarter results (Q1CY24) were led by strong margin performance. Revenue was, however, largely in line with estimates at Rs 3,080 crore (up 28 per cent Y-o-Y and up 12 per cent Q-o-Q). The growth was across electrification (30 per cent Y-o-Y), process automation (73 per cent Y-o-Y) and robotics & motion (8 per cent Y-o-Y).

Now, Congress to move no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Now, Congress to move no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The party has issued a three-line whip to all its MPs in the Lok Sabha to ensure their presence, the sources added.

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review: Lightweight Feminism

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review: Lightweight Feminism

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Sharmajee Ki Beti's airy-fairy approach doesn't quite convince. It's like the women are all angels readily accepting any change or transgression while the men are either super supportive or super schmucks, notes Sukanya Verma.

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

In a dazzling showcase at Apple Park, Apple on Monday introduced its latest technological marvels, including the much-anticipated iPhone 16 lineup. The event, held at the newly inaugurated Observatory building, featured an array of exciting updates that promise to redefine the smartphone experience.

Modi has to use two crutches of TDP, JD-U to run govt: Opposition

Modi has to use two crutches of TDP, JD-U to run govt: Opposition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Banerjee said the prime minister will now have to move around the country and also abroad with two crutches.

Even if I win all 80 seats in UP...: Akhilesh on EVM

Even if I win all 80 seats in UP...: Akhilesh on EVM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

He also said that the BJP's defeat in Faizabad seat of Ayodhya, where the Ram temple has been built, shows the wisdom of voters.