News for 'National Capital Region'

Realty rush back in the Capital

Realty rush back in the Capital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Developers announce new projects, vacant land being unlocked

SAI orders surprise checks at regional centres after Bengaluru fiasco

SAI orders surprise checks at regional centres after Bengaluru fiasco

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Sports of Authority of India (SAI) has decided to go for a performance review of all its regional centres after national hockey chief coach Harendra Singh complained about sub-standard food and hygiene in the Bengaluru facility.

Demand for inverters to rise by 25%

Demand for inverters to rise by 25%

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Rise in mercury level with every passing day coupled with long power cuts, the demand for inverters and generators is likely to see 20-25 per cent increase in the National Capital Region, Assocham said on Tuesday.

NCW to meet BPOs over women's safety

NCW to meet BPOs over women's safety

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

In the wake of the rape-cum-murder of a call centre employee in Bangalore, the National Commission for Women will on Tuesday hold a meeting with industry representatives to review the safety of women employees in the BPO sector.

Odd-numbered cars to run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Sunday likely free for all

Odd-numbered cars to run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Sunday likely free for all

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Outlining the contours of its ambitious plan to curb pollution through odd-even number plate formula, Delhi government on Sunday said odd-numbered cars will be allowed to ply on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while even-numbered vehicles will run on the other days -- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The new boom that's sweeping India

The new boom that's sweeping India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

SC to hear on Nov 29 plea against delimitation panel for J-K constituencies

SC to hear on Nov 29 plea against delimitation panel for J-K constituencies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and AS Oka was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that he has to put some documents on record in the matter.

Gold hits new high at Rs 31,850

Gold hits new high at Rs 31,850

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The precious metal, which has been on an upward swing since last two weeks, shot up by Rs 240 to Rs 31,850 per 10 grams in the national capital region, surpassing previous record of Rs 31,725 set on September 1.

Commonwealth Games tickets launch on August 25

Commonwealth Games tickets launch on August 25

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The 2010 Commonwealth Games tickets will be finally available in retail outlets across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from Wednesday.

Street rejoices DLF's strong Q4 performance, guidance

Street rejoices DLF's strong Q4 performance, guidance

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Encouraging results for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 financial year (Q4FY23) have led to a big surge in the share price of DLF. The realty major closed FY23 with Rs 15,000 crore (up 107 per cent year-on-year or YoY) of pre-sales, leading to cash generation of Rs 2,500 crore (up 14 per cent YoY) and reduced net debt by Rs 1,960 crore YoY. The launch of The Arbour project in Q4FY23 alone drove sales of Rs 8,000 crore in the quarter.

No more cashless mediclaim? Common man suffers

No more cashless mediclaim? Common man suffers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

One can no longer get these facilities at high-end hospitals in Delhi, National Capital Region and in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.

Delhi: Caller threatens to blow up Metro stations

Delhi: Caller threatens to blow up Metro stations

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

An anonymous caller threatening to blow up two Metro stations, including at the busy Rajiv Chowk in the heart of Delhi, on Sunday triggered a scare in the National Capital Region, prompting authorities to step up security at these installations.

Coming soon: A university for cops

Coming soon: A university for cops

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Very few countries in the world, like the US, China, Taiwan and the United Kingdom, have police academies and government feels that the University will certainly bring in professionalism in the force.

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The smog reduced the visibility to merely 300 meters in the morning affecting traffic, an official of the India Meteorological Department said.

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

Now, pay more to own a property in Gurgaon

Now, pay more to own a property in Gurgaon

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Owning property in Gurgaon is set to become more expensive with the Gurgaon Municipal Corporation planning to impose property tax.

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.

Delhi smog not an emergency like Bhopal gas tragedy: Harsh Vardhan

Delhi smog not an emergency like Bhopal gas tragedy: Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Doctors have declared the situation as a 'public health emergency', while the government has taken a series of measures in view of high pollution levels.

Bengaluru closes in on Shanghai in office space

Bengaluru closes in on Shanghai in office space

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Latest CBRE data show Mumbai and the National Capital Region together have just 13 per cent more office space than Bengaluru.

6 reasons why home sales have dropped across India

6 reasons why home sales have dropped across India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Home sales in the top 10 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune - have declined at a compound annual growth rate of 8% since 2011.

'Bursting crackers on one day won't raise pollution to alarming levels'

'Bursting crackers on one day won't raise pollution to alarming levels'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'Last year, Diwali came in November when winter had set in, when there was high humidity and fog in the air.' 'But this year Diwali has come in October and there is no high humidity in the air.'

Greater Noida saw 8th highest jump in rentals

Greater Noida saw 8th highest jump in rentals

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Greater Noida in the National Capital Region (NCR) saw the 8th highest annual growth in rental values in the world as on December 2008, a report by a global real estate consultant said.

India's plan to produce ethanol from 2G sources delayed

India's plan to produce ethanol from 2G sources delayed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India's plan to produce ethanol from second-generation (2G) sources -- mainly farm waste -- is taking time to materialise even as the government is set to dedicate to the nation on Wednesday a Rs 900-crore plant set up by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in Panipat. Though state-run oil companies had decided to set up at least 12 plants in 2016-17 with an investment of around Rs 10,000 crore, this will be the first unit coming on track while others are stuck in various stages owing to issues like capital expenditure, lack of feedstock, and high rates of finished products compared to traditional ethanol units. According to industry sources, three more second-generation plants are coming up.

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India captain Rohit Sharma assured BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly that his team is ready to play Sunday's opening T20 International against Bangladesh despite growing concerns about severe air pollution.

Residents rush out of homes as strong tremors hit Delhi-NCR

Residents rush out of homes as strong tremors hit Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Bhalla's account was echoed by a cross-section of residents of Delhi-NCR after a 6.6 magnitude temblor on Tuesday night was felt across large swathes of northern India as the earthquake struck the Hindukush region in Afghanistan.

Extend tax holiday to 5-star hotels also: Assocham

Extend tax holiday to 5-star hotels also: Assocham

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The government in 2007-08 had announced tax holiday scheme of five years for two-star, three-star and four-star hotels, besides convention centres in NCR.

Office property market yet to beat slump

Office property market yet to beat slump

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Because of oversupply and rising vacancy levels in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, among others, rentals are expected to remain stagnant in the next six months or see a further fall of 10-15 per cent.

'367k housing units in seven metros by 2011'

'367k housing units in seven metros by 2011'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

"Our extensive research reveals that as the real estate sector's growth continues to improve, the country will witness a supply of 138,000 residential units in 2010, 57 per cent more than the supply seen in 2009."

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category at 265 on Saturday as residents flouted the ban on firecrackers in parts of the national capital ahead of Diwali, according to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data.

An exciting yellow page career!

An exciting yellow page career!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

GETIT, an official publisher of Yellow Pages is recruiting Telesales Trainees, Telesales Executives, Senior Telesales Executives, Sales Trainees, Sales Rxecutives and Senior Sales Executives.

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

He said his government's goal is to make Delhi a grand city equipped with all the facilities as expected of the capital of the country.

Israel has right for self-defence, but...: Putin on Hamas attack

Israel has right for self-defence, but...: Putin on Hamas attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Russia proceeds "from the postulate, a negotiated solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has no alternatives," said Putin while speaking at the Commonwealth of Independent States summit in Bishkek, Kyrgystan on Friday.

Will Monsoon Session Be Another Washout?

Will Monsoon Session Be Another Washout?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The productivity of the Budget session was abysmal. The Lok Sabha functioned for 33% of its scheduled time (46 hours); the Rajya Sabha 24% (32 hours).

Unitech sold property worth Rs 7,033 crore

Unitech sold property worth Rs 7,033 crore

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

In a presentation to investors, the company said it has become a key player in all four metros.

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The D-Company has established a special unit to strike terror in people of India by attacking eminent personalities, including political leaders and businesspersons, the probe agency further claimed.

BJP minister under cloud in Uttarakhand

BJP minister under cloud in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Speculation is rife that Neelam had not committed suicide but had been murdered since she had started blackmailing some politicians

After petrol, increase in CNG prices imminent

After petrol, increase in CNG prices imminent

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Days after a Rs 3 per litre rise in petrol prices, it is the turn of compressed natural gas. Indraprastha Gas (IGL), monopoly marketer of CNG in and around this metropolis, is looking at raising the price by up to six or seven per cent (Rs 2 per kg) sometime next week, due to higher cost on account of a weakening rupee.

Mid-size retailers still feel the slowdown pinch

Mid-size retailers still feel the slowdown pinch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Rustomjee Business School, promoted by realtor Boman Irani, stands tall on S V Road in Mumbai's Dahisar area. Just a year ago, it was the site of an equally impressive Mega Mart promoted by Vishal Retail.