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In 100 days, Shinde govt reverses Uddhav's half dozen decisions

In 100 days, Shinde govt reverses Uddhav's half dozen decisions

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Notably, after coming to power in November 2019, the then MVA government scrapped certain policy decisions of its predecessor BJP-Shiv Sena government led by Fadnavis.

Mumbai Jet crew member injured in Brussels discharged from hospital

Mumbai Jet crew member injured in Brussels discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Nidhi Chaphekar, a Jet Airways crew member who was injured in the Brussels airport bombings, has been discharged from a hospital in Mumbai.

Mumbai, Pune top realty investment spots

Mumbai, Pune top realty investment spots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

In 2012, Knight Frank estimated that prices in Ulwe grow by 50% in three years.

'Railways plans to carry 10 billon passengers every year by 2030'

'Railways plans to carry 10 billon passengers every year by 2030'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'We carry 6.5 billion passengers every year. We have crossed seven billion this year, and are targeting 10 billion by 2030.'

Qatar fund to acquire around 1% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 8,278 cr

Qatar fund to acquire around 1% stake in Reliance Retail for Rs 8,278 cr

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) will acquire around 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the retail arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, by investing Rs 8,278 crore ($1 billion). A QIA's wholly-owned subsidiary will make the investment in India's largest retailer at a valuation of Rs 8.278 lakh crore ($100 billion). Updating about the development, Reliance Industries in a regulatory filing said: "QIA's investment will translate into a minority equity stake of 0.99 per cent in RRVL on a fully-diluted basis." RRVL is the holding company for all retail businesses of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

Govt no to BSNL entry into Mumbai, Delhi

Govt no to BSNL entry into Mumbai, Delhi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The government has turned down Bharat Sanchar Nigam's Limited's proposal to offer services in Mumbai and Delhi metros, saying guidelines do not permit it.

Mumbai gears up as Covid-19 overwhelms health system

Mumbai gears up as Covid-19 overwhelms health system

Rediff.com19 May 2020

With projections suggesting the number of cases in the city will touch 75,000 by the end of May, civic authorities are working overtime to add to the number of beds.

Eyeing a slice of Mumbai's smart city pie

Eyeing a slice of Mumbai's smart city pie

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Realtors, consultants and foreign universities vie for big share.

CAS to be delayed in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata

CAS to be delayed in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

About five million cable households in the three metros - Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata - will continue to pay higher cable bills as the extension of the Conditional Access System in these cities has been delayed by at least six to eight months.

Suhana, Khushi, Agastya Win Our Hearts

Suhana, Khushi, Agastya Win Our Hearts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'I really feel a series would have done more justice to Riverdale and its teens than a movie.'

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The government has also set targets for the next 25 years. We are working on the target of becoming a $5-10 trillion economy as well as taking exports to a record high, he said.

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Urban planners and real estate experts say bad town planning in Mumbai and rising deaths during the ongoing pandemic are a "sad reality". Dev Chatterjee and Raghavendra Kamath report.

Mumbai gets a makeover

Mumbai gets a makeover

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The much-publicised sea link isn't the only transport improvement coming Mumbai's way. More roads linking the east and west, the metro and monorail, and a trans-harbour link are changing the way people will live and work in the city.

Why HDFC Bank Is On A Hiring Spree

Why HDFC Bank Is On A Hiring Spree

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Between March 2022 and September 2023, HDFC Bank added 56,310 employees.

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Congestion on Mumbai roads has become chronic.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

Here's why Mumbai's dominance is threatened in Ranji

Here's why Mumbai's dominance is threatened in Ranji

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels one reason for the recent dwindling dominance of oft-crowned Ranji champions Mumbai could be because other teams are getting stronger.

Govt to now sell discounted tomatoes at Rs 80/kg

Govt to now sell discounted tomatoes at Rs 80/kg

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The Centre will sell tomatoes at Rs 80 per kg from Sunday, as against Rs 90 per kg earlier, to provide relief to people from high prices of the key kitchen item in retail markets.

Akasa Air to operate first flight on Aug 7; opens ticket sales

Akasa Air to operate first flight on Aug 7; opens ticket sales

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

New airline Akasa Air on Friday said it will launch commercial flight operations on August 7 by operating its first service on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route using Boeing 737 Max aircraft. In a statement, the carrier said it has opened ticket sales on 28 weekly flights it will be operating on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route from August 7, as well as on 28 weekly flights it will operating on Bengaluru-Kochi route from August 13. The carrier will launch commercial operations with two 737 Max aircraft. Boeing has delivered one Max plane and the second one's delivery is scheduled to take place later this month.

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was in element at the Gateway of India.

Mumbai airport plans Rs 1,600-crore upgrade

Mumbai airport plans Rs 1,600-crore upgrade

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Metro link, T2 terminal expansion, taxiway and underground tunnel proposed.

27 airports funded by AAI's earnings from Delhi, Mumbai

27 airports funded by AAI's earnings from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

AAI holds a minimum of 26 per cent equity in any of the joint venture in the form of assets, and the balance is with private sector/financial institution/state government for city-side development of viable non-metro airports.

Radio taxi service in Mumbai, Bangalore soon

Radio taxi service in Mumbai, Bangalore soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

OAIS would start the taxi service in Mumbai and Bangalore with 100 cars each and expand the fleet in phases as per instructions by the local authorities in the two metros. The investment for launching the taxis in Mumbai and Bangalore would be Rs 10-12 crore (Rs 100-Rs 120 million).

First Look: Is Mumbai safe?

First Look: Is Mumbai safe?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

With incidents like the Gateway murder and the rape of a minor inside a police chowki in Marine Drive, is Mumbai still the safest city?

Bombay HC rejects PIL for assets probe against Thackerays, fines petitioners

Bombay HC rejects PIL for assets probe against Thackerays, fines petitioners

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a disproportionate assets case against former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and his family, observing that it sought a "roving enquiry".

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Was India at all ready for monorail?

Was India at all ready for monorail?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Mumbai Monorail was to be built in two phases - Phase I of 8.93 km and Phase II of 11.20 km. The first phase ran operations for around three years before services were abruptly halted, owing to a fire incident last year. The second phase now stands completed, but is lying closed.

Delhi, Mumbai to have missile defence shield

Delhi, Mumbai to have missile defence shield

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

The strategic planning has already begun to install the BMD system in the two cities and the final proposal will be put before the government after detailed analysis of the entire project, sources told PTI in New Delhi.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.

NE women harassed MOST in Delhi, safest in Mumbai

NE women harassed MOST in Delhi, safest in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The national capital has earned the dubious distinction of meting out maximum discrimination and harassment to women from northeast, a survey has said.

Air passenger traffic nearly doubled to 1.25 cr in Jan

Air passenger traffic nearly doubled to 1.25 cr in Jan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

India's domestic air passenger traffic nearly doubled to 1.25 crore in January compared to 64.08 lakh recorded in the year-ago period, according to official data released on Monday. In January, IndiGo saw its domestic market share decline for the fifth consecutive month at 54.6 per cent. It carried 68.47 lakh passengers last month.

Centre gives nod for Chennai Monorail project

Centre gives nod for Chennai Monorail project

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Under the 20.68 km-long monorail project, services will be provided between Poonamalle and Kathipara with a link from Porur to Vadapalani in Chennai, a senior UD Ministry official said.

'Indian cities generate some of the most lethal forms of unsanitary living'

'Indian cities generate some of the most lethal forms of unsanitary living'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'Mumbai's corroding infrastructure, Delhi's pollution, Bangalore's rain water drainage, Kolkata's electricity -- these are all real and serious life threatening situations.'

Mumbai is costliest city for travellers, Chandigarh best holiday spot

Mumbai is costliest city for travellers, Chandigarh best holiday spot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Mumbai was found to have the highest average hotel room rent of Rs 23,092 for three nights while hotels in Jaipur continues to remain the cheapest to stay.

6 dead, 31 injured as foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai

6 dead, 31 injured as foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Maharashtra CM said a high-level committee will probe the circumstances under which the 40-year-old overbridge collapsed.

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

PHOTOS:This is how Mumbai will travel now

PHOTOS:This is how Mumbai will travel now

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Central Railway will soon introduce modified seating arrangement in the coaches of a local train to check the ever increasing deaths of commuters.

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Citibank on Wednesday joined the list of foreign banks that have exited retail banking business in India. Mumbai-based Axis Bank completed acquisition of Citigroup's consumer business for Rs 11,603 crore. Under the deal, Axis acquired consumer banking businesses of Citibank India, which includes credit cards, retail banking, wealth management and consumer loans.

The FUN Bollywood Quiz!

The FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.