News for 'National Capital Region'

Why govt's Rs 25,000 cr realty push fails to enthuse most analysts

Why govt's Rs 25,000 cr realty push fails to enthuse most analysts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

A recent report by Citi had pegged the total amount stuck in stalled projects across seven major Indian cities (Bengaluru, Mumbai Metropolitan region, National Capital Region, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune) at Rs 80,000 crore.

We need to generate power from all sources: Sonia

We need to generate power from all sources: Sonia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

The 980 MW (2x490 MW) Stage-II of the Dadri power project would supply electricity for the Commonwealth Games, next month.

Delhi Metro riding high

Delhi Metro riding high

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

As its reach now extends from north Delhi to the satellite city Gurgaon, Delhi Metro's ridership is increasing day-by-day with over 14 lakh people taking a ride on the new age transport system on Monday alone.

India's domination of BPO sector continues

India's domination of BPO sector continues

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

India's representation in the top 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing cities has grown to four, from last year's three, with the addition of Jaipur to the list at number 31. The other Indian cities in the list include Kolkata at number six, Chandigarh at 12 and Coimbatore at 17, says the study.

Uniform Civil Code draft ready to be submitted to Uttarakhand govt

Uniform Civil Code draft ready to be submitted to Uttarakhand govt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Hours after Desai said that the draft is ready to be submitted to the state government, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the Uniform Civil Code will soon be implemented in Uttarakhand.

Satyam pegs FY' 07 capex at $75m

Satyam pegs FY' 07 capex at $75m

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Satyam Computer Services on Friday said it would invest $75 million in 2006-07 to augment its infrastructure and was looking at a location in the National Capital Region to set up a new development centre.\n\n

Tomatoes remain costlier at upto Rs 80/kg

Tomatoes remain costlier at upto Rs 80/kg

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Onions, too, are expensive at Rs 60-70 per kg, while other major green vegetables are ruling between Rs 35 and Rs 90 per kg.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Realty prices may see correction in North

Realty prices may see correction in North

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Speculation high because of low number of end-users, says study.

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release cheetahs being brought from Namibia in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Saturday morning, an official said on Friday.

Safal - a model for consumers and farmers

Safal - a model for consumers and farmers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Mother Dairy's retail model helps farmers but is under pressure from chains.

Oberoi opens 5-star hotel in Gurgaon

Oberoi opens 5-star hotel in Gurgaon

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Oberoi Hotels on Tuesday inaugurated its first luxury hotel there, right next to the Trident property, under a management contract with Orbit Resorts.

Day After Diwali: SMOG engulfs Delhi-NCR

Day After Diwali: SMOG engulfs Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

A day after rampant cracker bursting on Diwali night, the residents of the Delhi-region woke up with itchy throats and watery eyes as a thick layer of acrid smog engulfed the region on Friday, November 5, 2021

7.0-intensity quake jolts Tajikistan; tremors felt in Delhi, J-K

7.0-intensity quake jolts Tajikistan; tremors felt in Delhi, J-K

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A high-intensity earthquake hit the Central Asian country of Tajikistan on Monday, tremors of which were felt in parts of north India, including Delhi and Kashmir.

Delhi's air quality severe again as govt suggests WFH

Delhi's air quality severe again as govt suggests WFH

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Delhi's air quality was again in the severe category with the 24-hour average AQI recorded at 403 after remaining in the 'very poor' category till Tuesday morning, when the AQI was recorded at 396.

Realty rush back in the Capital

Realty rush back in the Capital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Developers announce new projects, vacant land being unlocked

Noida pips Delhi in race for hotels

Noida pips Delhi in race for hotels

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games and the shortage of hotel rooms in the national capital region, Noida is clearly beating Delhi in wooing the country's leading hotel chains by offering land at rock bottom industrial rates.

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court over alleged "blatant hate speeches" calling for killing Muslims and their social and economic boycott delivered at rallies in different states, including Haryana where recent communal clashes claimed six lives.

New tech to help you secure your cellphone

New tech to help you secure your cellphone

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Through Micro Lost Mobile Tracking System, Micro Technologies would provide security to the mobile handsets of Airtel subscribers, the firm informed the Bombay Stock Exchange. The application would have a software in the GSM enabled mobile handsets that would inform the user about the new mobile number, which replaced the original number, through an e-mail, Micro Technologies said.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

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.

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.

The new boom that's sweeping India

The new boom that's sweeping India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

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.

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.

For homebuyers, affordability has become a BIG issue

For homebuyers, affordability has become a BIG issue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The real estate market has seen a decline in affordability due to the recent rise in median loan rates as a result of the 50 basis points (bps) hike in repo rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A cumulative increase of 0.95 per cent in median home loan rate has impacted the purchase affordability and purchase decisions of homebuyers, according to the Affordability Index by Knight Frank. The Affordability Index tracks the EMI (equated-monthly instalment) to income ratio for an average household.

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.

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.

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: 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.

Modi kicks off Jewar airport phase one at cost of Rs 10,050 cr

Modi kicks off Jewar airport phase one at cost of Rs 10,050 cr

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. It will be one of the largest aerodromes in Asia.

Biren Singh briefs Shah on Manipur situation, says no casualties in 2 weeks

Biren Singh briefs Shah on Manipur situation, says no casualties in 2 weeks

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Singh, who arrived in the national capital from Imphal on Sunday morning, went to meet Shah at his residence in New Delhi.

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.

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.

Delegation of envoys from 15-20 nations to visit J-K

Delegation of envoys from 15-20 nations to visit J-K

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Earlier, a delegation of 23 EU MPs was taken on a two-day visit to assess the situation in the union territory by International Institute for Nonaligned Studies, a Delhi-based think tank.

Shaheen Bagh drug haul: NCB arrests 3 more including Afghans

Shaheen Bagh drug haul: NCB arrests 3 more including Afghans

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The NCB has widened its probe into a recent seizure of about 50 kg of heroin from a house in south Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area with the arrest of three more people on Friday, officials said.

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

At least 28 people died in rain-related incidents Sunday as heavy downpours lashed north and northwest India, causing landslides, traffic chaos and house collapses, as well as a dam breach which inundated several villages in Haryana.

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.

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.