News for 'Noida and Greater Noida'

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.

50 new ITBP posts along China border, troops to learn Chinese: Rajnath

50 new ITBP posts along China border, troops to learn Chinese: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

There are 176 border posts along the India-China border at present.

Duleep Trophy: Pujara, Jackson smash tons as 'Blue' pile up 707

Duleep Trophy: Pujara, Jackson smash tons as 'Blue' pile up 707

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Pujara overcame ball sighting problems and hit a crisp 166 before state-mate Sheldon Jackson sent the India Green bowlers on a leather-hunt with Blue team piling up a mammoth 707 in a virtual 'semi-final' of the Duleep Trophy, in Greater Noida on Monday.

Congress workers protesting land bill face water canons, lathis

Congress workers protesting land bill face water canons, lathis

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Hundreds of Congress workers on Monday clashed with the police during a protest against the BJP government's Land Acquisition Bill, saying it was anti-farmer.

Branded homes, latest toys of India's super rich

Branded homes, latest toys of India's super rich

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Branded residencies, designer-stamped homes have a snob value and are sold at a high premium, to willing buyers

PM reviews pollution situation in North India

PM reviews pollution situation in North India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The top court did some tough-talking and had warned that the administration at large will be made accountable even if there is a single incident of stubble burning henceforth.

IT firm executive facing sexual harassment probe commits suicide

IT firm executive facing sexual harassment probe commits suicide

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

In the purported suicide note, Raj refuted the allegations calling them 'baseless' and said he did not 'have the courage to face anyone' because people would 'look at me with that eye even if I come clean'.

Essel, Reliance Jio, Fortis plan big projects in UP

Essel, Reliance Jio, Fortis plan big projects in UP

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Essel Group, Reliance Jio, Fortis and 17 others on Thursday signed initial pacts to invest over Rs 39,000 crore (Rs 390 billion) in Uttar Pradesh, with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav promising the investors all possible support.

B-schools offering PGDM seek parity ahead of IIM Bill

B-schools offering PGDM seek parity ahead of IIM Bill

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

To meet this week on representation to HRD ministry for degree granting power, autonomy.

Meet India's new age landlords

Meet India's new age landlords

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The Lodha Group has bought land parcels worth Rs 12,000 crore in Mumbai

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Workhorse 'Thunderbolt' and female dog 'Sophia' will be awarded the special medals.

India gets first automated vehicle recycling unit

India gets first automated vehicle recycling unit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The five-acre facility, set up by M&M through a joint venture with government owned company MSTC, went on stream in April this year

With eye on India Test, Afghans take on Bangladesh in three T20s

With eye on India Test, Afghans take on Bangladesh in three T20s

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in a three-match T20 series, starting Dehradun on Sunday, dividing their focus ahead of the historic Test debut against India in two weeks' time.

Duleep Trophy final: Gutsy Gambhir, Pujara power India Blue

Duleep Trophy final: Gutsy Gambhir, Pujara power India Blue

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Under pressure to retain his place in the Test XI, Cheteshwar Pujara overshadowed Rohit Sharma by scoring a solid hundred as India Blue made full use of a placid track to amass 362/3 against India Red on the first day of the Duleep Trophy final in Greater Noida.

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess. In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj leads from front; Pant hits triple ton

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj leads from front; Pant hits triple ton

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Heres a roundup of all the Ranji Trophy action from across India.

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Friday launched its very own franchise-based T20 league, to be held in the UAE in October, but the BCCI is expected to maintain its current stand of not allowing Indian players to turn freelancers.

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

Coronavirus may lead to delayed car deliveries

Coronavirus may lead to delayed car deliveries

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

After years of giving free passes to counterparts from Korea, Japan, US in the Indian auto market, Chinese automakers had planned a major push to grab the fifth largest car market in the world. But the shutdown of factories and logistics hubs in the country following the outbreak of coronavirus is slowly constricting the business of Chinese auto majors which have recently entered India.

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'Our task at Mercedes is to have the right setup. It is the customers who make the decision. But, if our approach with the Indian customers is right, we will grow.'

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Ali Abbas Zafar, director of the web series Tandav, and others seeking the quashing of FIRs against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus, and issued notices Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other states on their pleas.

Housing projects get cheaper by up to 20% in 3 metros

Housing projects get cheaper by up to 20% in 3 metros

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The suburban location of Mumbai's Goregaon registered the biggest decline in average weighted basic sale price at 20 per cent.

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'

Chinese smartphone brands score big in India

Chinese smartphone brands score big in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

While the 'Made in China' tag continues to be dominant as far as handsets in India go, things are beginning to change.

Will Repeal of Farm Laws Win UP For BJP?

Will Repeal of Farm Laws Win UP For BJP?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Western UP contributes nearly 70 seats to the 402-member UP assembly. In 2017, the BJP had swept the region. Every pre-2022 poll survey had suggested the party would face its biggest attrition from this region because of the farmers' groups.

Will India opt for Vihari or Kuldeep in second practice game?

Will India opt for Vihari or Kuldeep in second practice game?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Kuldeep Yadav, among all the players in this team, has more experience of playing with pink ball and the kind of revolution he produces, he could make it difficult for batsmen to spot the black seam of the pink kookaburra under lights.

Pink Ball Test: Curators have to pitch it right

Pink Ball Test: Curators have to pitch it right

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

What goes in favour of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is that it has some experience of hosting a multi-day game with pink ball.

Yamaha YFZ R3: First Impressions

Yamaha YFZ R3: First Impressions

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Praveen Sathaye took to the track on the R3 pushing the bike to test its limits. Here are his impressions.

Autonomy for govt SEZs likely

Autonomy for govt SEZs likely

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

The seven government-owned special economic zones across the country are likely to be given autonomy, resulting in greater financial flexibility for these tax-free enclaves. The move will help these zones compete with the private sector SEZs, which are attracting investment from companies.

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

Duleep Trophy: Mukund, Sudeep tons put India Red in command

Duleep Trophy: Mukund, Sudeep tons put India Red in command

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

It was purely a 'Batsman's Evening' with Tamil Nadu opener Abhinav Mukund and talented Bengal boy Sudeep Chatterjee's twin tons took India Red to a commanding 354-run lead against India Green on the second day of the Duleep Trophy on Wednesday in Greater Noida. After the bowlers ruled the roost with 17 wickets on the first day, it was the turn of southpaws Abhinav (162 batting, 212 balls) and Sudeep (114, 182 balls) to conjure up a 240-run partnership for the second wicket.

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'

Mix of relief and fear as rail services start

Mix of relief and fear as rail services start

Rediff.com13 May 2020

For many the resumption of trains is a big boon, but some say it doesn't come without confusion and worries

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The border guarding force has the maximum confirmed cases of the disease among the Central Armed Police Forces, also known as paramilitary forces.

Realtors lure customers with new schemes

Realtors lure customers with new schemes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The real estate subvention scheme or 80-20 home buying plan, recently banned by the Reserve Bank of India, is now being replaced by other offers to attract buyers.

Smog shrouds Delhi-NCR again; schools shut till Fri

Smog shrouds Delhi-NCR again; schools shut till Fri

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

New Delhi's overall air quality index read 456 at 4 pm, up from 425 at 4 pm on Tuesday.

The case that will make builders more accountable

The case that will make builders more accountable

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Karan Choudhury reports on the implications of the strict Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and the prosecution of Unitech MDs, Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra, in an alleged fraud case.

India wants peace, but not at cost of honour: Rajnath

India wants peace, but not at cost of honour: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India wants peace with China but that cannot come at the cost of honour.

Auto Expo too expensive to participate: Rajiv Bajaj

Auto Expo too expensive to participate: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

He said Bajaj Auto is a small company and it is wasteful to create expensive concepts