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8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

"My aim is to make Maharashtra the world's big financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital," he said.

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation, railway and metro projects in the state worth Rs 4,500 crore.

Developers using Rera compliance to woo potential buyers

Developers using Rera compliance to woo potential buyers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

A trust deficit had been building between developers and their customers, with massive incidence of project delays and deviations. Compliance with Rera is an opportunity to revive buyers' confidence.

More Uttarakhand towns staring at disaster

More Uttarakhand towns staring at disaster

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Locals hold gradual land subsidence responsible for the fissures and attribute it to the widening of the national highway, violation of norms in construction works related to mandi parishad, erosion caused by the Pindar river and unsystematic flushing out of rainwater.

Road projects worth over Rs 26,550 cr stuck in disputes

Road projects worth over Rs 26,550 cr stuck in disputes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Few big ticket road projects will be fast-tracked soon.

Fuel cess may be hiked to Rs 2

Fuel cess may be hiked to Rs 2

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

Pinarayi and Gadkari link up on development

Pinarayi and Gadkari link up on development

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

'Curiously, Pinarayi's approach, stressing the imperatives of development, is robustly backed by Nitin Gadkari.'
'I stand next only to Gadkari, one of the few outstanding ministers in the Modi government, in applauding Pinarayi's political courage and vision,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The assailants believed to be Pakistani terrorists, meticulously studied the site layout before executing their plan.

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'It is typical of China's strategic deception of making virtue out of necessity,' observes Rup Narayan Das.

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

Second thoughts on highway rescue

Second thoughts on highway rescue

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Road developers hoping for early relief from the government will have to wait longer.

NHAI to add 50,000 km in next 6 years

NHAI to add 50,000 km in next 6 years

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Nearly 240 projects were under various stages of implementation.

GVK may get to exit Rs 3,000-cr road project

GVK may get to exit Rs 3,000-cr road project

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Senior government officials said the company would be allowed a harmonious exit.

Tata Hitachi reaps rich harvest, from field to factory

Tata Hitachi reaps rich harvest, from field to factory

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It was the summer of 2006 (May 18). Writers' Building, then the state secretariat, was buzzing with journalists. The event marked the start of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's second term as chief minister. And in style, it got off with West Bengal bagging the small car plant, Nano.

Modi says BJP won't discontinue Delhi govt's welfare schemes

Modi says BJP won't discontinue Delhi govt's welfare schemes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government of wasting a decade fighting with the Centre and urged its people to give the Bharatiya Janata Party an opportunity to turn the national capital into a city of the future.

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Modi, who addressed a public meeting in Hyderabad after laying foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects, also said the lack of cooperation from the state government is leading to delay in the completion of several central projects in Telangana.

Modi to visit J&K on Saturday, will launch several projects

Modi to visit J&K on Saturday, will launch several projects

Rediff.com18 May 2018

PM to launch works on Zojila tunnel, other infrastructure projects.

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India.

Omar meets PM: What is Centre's plan on restoring J-K statehood?

Omar meets PM: What is Centre's plan on restoring J-K statehood?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

This restoration, according to the officials, is seen as a crucial step towards initiating a healing process, reinstating constitutional rights and safeguarding the unique identity of the region's residents.

Govt plans to build Zojila-like tunnel to Ladakh

Govt plans to build Zojila-like tunnel to Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The tunnel would reduce the travel time to the Ladakh region by 15-20 per cent and would come up close to the Atal tunnel near Rohtang Pass, reports Megha Manchanda.

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is in China on a four-day visit, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the foreign minister-level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

'A prime minister should take the country forward'

'A prime minister should take the country forward'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'The prime minister took a meeting recently and he asked for suggestions and ideas for a plan till 2047.'

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Tuesday after 24 days, with many areas witnessing a significant spike in pollution despite the strictest measures, including a ban on construction activities and the entry of trucks into the city, coming into force.

'Going Joshimath way': Cracks appear in Selang village

'Going Joshimath way': Cracks appear in Selang village

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Located on Badrinath National Highway (NH-58), residents of Selang said they are scared and the Joshimath crisis has only deepened their fears.

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

What Centre Will Shell Out For AP, Bihar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

While Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore, Bihar is likely to get Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore in FY25.

NH strength to be raised to 2 lakh km: Gadkari

NH strength to be raised to 2 lakh km: Gadkari

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Gadkari said that 10 rail over bridges were being taken up under Setu Bharatam.

The Dust Of Development

The Dust Of Development

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

So, what's the problem if our present is screwed up when the future promises to be profitable? It's an Indian habit, notes Shyam G Menon.

In 50 days, Modi govt gave green nod to 5 projects

In 50 days, Modi govt gave green nod to 5 projects

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government has given environment clearance to five projects since it took charge on May 26.

Why NHAI may shut its electronic-tolling arm

Why NHAI may shut its electronic-tolling arm

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

IHMCL implemented the FASTag electronic tolling of national highways, but due to technical glitches, road ministry is mulling the option of offering this job to a Korean company

It may take less than 3 days to rescue trapped tunnel workers if ...: Official

It may take less than 3 days to rescue trapped tunnel workers if ...: Official

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

He further said that the "focus is on horizontal drilling" as rock formation has created challenges for vertical drilling.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The progress so far

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: The progress so far

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

It has been a week since 41 labourers got trapped inside an under-construction tunnel at Silkyara in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district after parts of the structure collapsed following a landslide last Sunday.

NHAI to award projects worth Rs 55,000 cr in FY15

NHAI to award projects worth Rs 55,000 cr in FY15

Rediff.com11 May 2014

In 2013, the government awarded less than 1,500 km of road projects under the EPC mode after it found no takers for PPP projects.

Uttarkashi: Fresh attempt to rescue workers trapped in tunnel for 5 days

Uttarkashi: Fresh attempt to rescue workers trapped in tunnel for 5 days

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

A heavy-duty drilling machine flown in by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Delhi began boring through the rubble of a collapsed tunnel on the Char Dham route in Uttarakhand Thursday, in a fresh attempt to create an escape passage for 40 workers trapped inside for four days.

Gadkari plans to meet infra target despite lockdown

Gadkari plans to meet infra target despite lockdown

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Despite the pandemic, we aspire to maintain the momentum of last year.'

Good time to buy infra-related stocks for the long term: Analysts

Good time to buy infra-related stocks for the long term: Analysts

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Hike in planned public-sector capital expenditure will be credit-positive for infra cos

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

India's big development plans could force more from homes, fuel tension: research

India's big development plans could force more from homes, fuel tension: research

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's development plans, requiring 11 million hectares of land over the next 15 years, is likely to stoke tensions

L&T to construct India's longest river bridge

L&T to construct India's longest river bridge

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday said it has secured a large contract to construct the country's longest road bridge across river Brahmaputra connecting Dhubri in Assam to Phulbari in Meghalaya. The contract was bagged by the company's subsidiary L&T Construction. As per the company, a large contract is worth Rs 2,500-5,000 crore.