The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the decks for the Formula 1 race in Greater Noida, stipulating that the organisers would deposit 25 per cent of sale proceeds from tickets in a separate account, which would not be operated without the Apex court's permission.
The much-awaited homologation of the Budh International Circuit (BIC), venue for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, is all but over with the FIA team, led by technical director Charlie Whiting, giving a thumbs up to the 5.14km race track.
Honda manufactures cars at a facility in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh.
Announcement comes following a production cut by Honda Motor at its plants in Japan following a shortage of components due to the impact of the Tsunami on its parts suppliers.
Leading real estate firm Unitech's investment arm Unitech Corporate Parks Plc on Monday said it has received nod from the Board of Approvals for establishment of IT Special Economic Zones at Greater Noida and Kolkata.
There are 9,73,175 active cases of COVID-19 in the country which comprises 20.47 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
Mandeo Singh Pathania shot a gallant five under 65 in round four of the Crompton Greaves Open in Mumbai, on Saturday to climb the victory podium for the first time in his professional career.
In-form chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav led India Red's fightback with a four-wicket burst to reduce India Blue to 200 for five on another rain-hit day in the Duleep Trophy in Greater Noida on Tuesday. Gautam Gambhir (77) and Mayank Agarwal (92) missed out on centuries before Yadav's sublime spell brought the match alive after a chunk of second day's play was lost due to rain, much like the opening day at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. After 34.2 overs on day one, 27.4 overs were possible in the match played with pink ball and under lights.
The promoters of India's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in 2011 are in talks with MotoGP bosses to bring the world motorcycling championship to the country, a company spokesman said on Tuesday.
The Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, invites applications for admission to its two-year, full-time Post-graduate Diploma in Business Management programme.
The rally, organised by Kisan Uday Abhiyan, led by Manveer Teotia, included farmers from Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Aligarh and Meerut.
Honda Siel Cars India is planning to source steel from India for its local operations and is in talks with Tata Steel. A Tata Steel spokesperson confirmed that the companies were in discussions. Currently, Honda sources steel plates from Thailand for its Greater Noida facility. Honda models, like the City and Civic, have 74 per cent localisation, while the newly launched hatchback, Jazz, has 77 per cent local content.
The project, which is being implemented on build-operate-transfer basis by the concessionaire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, is expected to be completed by February 2010, before the commencement of the Commonwealth Games. A special purpose vehicle by the name Jaypee Infratech Ltd has been incorporated recently to implement the project by the concessionaire.
'If it is your second car (electric vehicle), you typically keep it for travel within the city.' 'And the first car (internal combustion engine-run vehicles) can then be used to travel to some other cities.'
Samajwadi Party-backed traders had staged demonstrations outside a few Reliance Fresh stores on the inaugural day. Terming the demonstrations as a "law and order problem", the Mayawati administration ordered the prompt closure of all stores.
Smart cities would be built in a way so that they have uninterrupted power, water, proper sanitation, efficient management of solid waste, decongestion of roads, last mile connectivity and effective use of ICT.
The Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, invites applications for admission to its two-year, full-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management programme.
Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading
After the euphoria, "affordable" realty developers are faced with the reality of excesses.
The complaint was filed by Gurgaon resident Paramvir Singh Narang alleging that he had booked a flat in Unitech Cascades at Greater Noida in 2006, which was to be handed over by April 2008 but the company failed to abide by its agreement.
Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo Group on Monday announced further expansion of its operations in India which will include new automobile spare parts manufacturing plants in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana.\n\n
"The compact petrol 1.2 litre car will be configured to international markets and will not compete with the small cars available in India. Depending on market conditions, we will import the hybrid version from Japan later," M Takedagawa, president and CEO, said on Monday.
Real estate companies are now going to the other extreme and falling over each other to offer affordable housing at a price range of Rs 500,000 to Rs 50 lakhs (Rs 5 million). The varied pricing is a function of affordability being a relative term, depending on the location. For instance, a Rs 50- lakh (Rs 5-million) apartment in Mumbai is considered affordable housing. In a city like Nagpur, the same price will qualify for premium housing.
Jyoti Randhawa blasted a sensational final round of eight-under 64 to pip Jeev Milkha Singh and overnight leader Anirban Lahiri and clinch the Rs 80 lakh BILT Open title in Greater Noida on Sunday.
India's date with Formula One racing is delayed by another year, to 2011, Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi said on Thursday but refused to give any reason for it. 'Formula One will be held in India in 2011. Bernie (Ecclestone, Formula One supremo) and GP Group are working on this plan,' he told reporters on the sidelines of a function.
With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.
The poisonous haze has been causing significant problems for people with existing respiratory issues, according to doctors.
Moser Baer, maker of computer compact discs, on Monday said it will invest $250 million over the next three years to set up a thin film solar fabrication facility.
Franco-Italian semiconductor manufacturer ST Microelectronics will invest up to $25 million in India next year and up its headcount by 1,300.
Moser Baer said on Thursday it has sought an additional 25 acres of land to expand its upcoming special economic zone, which is expected to be operational by the end of this year.
LG Electronics India on Tuesday made three movements in its management. The company appointed Moon B Shin as deputy managing director at LG Electronics India.
Sunitha Rao remained the lone Indian hope in the $ 15,000 ITF women's tennis event by advancing to the quarterfinal after compatriot Sanaa Bhambri bowed out in the second round in Greater Noida on Wednesday.
Compact disk manufacturer Moser Baer said on Tuesday it will invest Rs 792 crore (Rs 7.92 billion) in its wholly owned subsidiary Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Ltd.
After Formula One's expected high profile entry into the country, Indian motorsport fans may get the opportunity to have a glimpse of A1GP race by 2009.
The assailants fired indiscriminately at the temple built by the local Hindu community on Sunday, prompting a police unit led by Kashmore-Kandhkot SSP Irfan Sammo to reach the scene.
Korean electronics major LG Electronics said it plans to invest Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) in India in the current calendar year, and also come out with an initial public offering for which no timeframe has been set.
The former India cricket captain emerged as the overall winner of the first annual CII Golf tournament.
Apartment prices at Planet Godrej, a premium residential property developed by Godrej Properties in the tony Mahalaxmi area of Mumbai, had come down to as low as Rs 17,000 to Rs 18,000 a sq ft in the property market slowdown last year.
London-based NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo Group on Friday announced a tie-up with the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University of the US to establish a university near Delhi.
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