News for 'Pragati'

Sri Sri wants Dalits and caste Hindus closer

Sri Sri wants Dalits and caste Hindus closer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The Art of Living will host meet in Delhi to spread the spirit of reconciliation.

Advani's one major regret

Advani's one major regret

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Leader of Bharatiya Janata Party Lal Kishenchand Advani may stir a few controversies as his current views and the series of interviews he has given in the past will be launched as a book on Saturday at the World Book Fair in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

These Delhi roads to be shut for Republic Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The function at India Gate will begin at 9 am, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Alok Kumar, said.

Rahul Gandhi's Chak De treat

Rahul Gandhi's Chak De treat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The special screening of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer at Pragati Maidan was organised by the Women and Child Development Ministry on the occasion of World Child Rights Day, and the film was made available by the young leader.

The spotlight's on India

The spotlight's on India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Blasts take a toll on Indo-Pak sports action

Blasts take a toll on Indo-Pak sports action

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

The India-Pakistan Peace Cup snooker and a kabaddi series between the countries was cancelled owing to the 'tense' situation in the wake of the recent serial blasts in Mumbai.

Durgapur: The Pune of Kolkata

Durgapur: The Pune of Kolkata

Rediff.com23 May 2008

An agreement has been signed with West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation, which will arrange the land for the project. The land will be purchased and then leased to the developer for roughly Rs 200 crore. Water, power, drainage and other such facilities will be provided by the state government, which sees the whole project as a way to balance regional development. On the face of it, the airport's location seems convincing.

Need career counselling?

Need career counselling?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Alert: Education Worldwide India, the 6th India International Education Fair, offers career counselling, on-the-spot enrollment and sanction of education loans.

Train delays to cost babus their promotions

Train delays to cost babus their promotions

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Goyal lashed out at zonal general managers and said that they cannot hide behind the pretext of maintenance work to explain delays in train services, a senior railway ministry source said.

Tusker goes berserk; high drama in Delhi

Tusker goes berserk; high drama in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Traffic was disrupted on the busy Bhairon Road near Pragati Maidan at around 1430 IST as the pachyderm attacked vehicles.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir's towel dance with Rajat Sharma

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir's towel dance with Rajat Sharma

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Entertainment, entertainment, and more entertainment, at Khan Ki Adalat.

LeT militants shot dead in Delhi

LeT militants shot dead in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Osama and Shabbir were intercepted by a team of the Delhi police's special cell, which had intelligence input that a consignment of arms and explosives from Jammu and Kashmir was to be delivered to one of the two militants.

Court directs police action against Anna Hazare and Co

Court directs police action against Anna Hazare and Co

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

A Delhi court on Saturday directed the Delhi Police to file a detailed action taken report on a plea for lodging FIR against Anna Hazare and his former team members for allegedly cheating over four crore people by selling them 'Anna SMS cards', whose service was discontinued before the promised one year time, which earned them Rs 100 crore.

Journalists can file I-T returns at PIB

Journalists can file I-T returns at PIB

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Journalists and camerapersons can file their income tax returns at special counters being set at Press Information Bureau in Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, during September 24-26.

COVID-19: Recovery rate in Delhi nears 80 per cent

COVID-19: Recovery rate in Delhi nears 80 per cent

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Seeing the good recovery rate, authorities in the city have for now put on hold their plans to use stadiums as makeshift COVID-19 care facilities.

Kalam's prescription for 10% GDP growth

Kalam's prescription for 10% GDP growth

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Setting the prescription for a 10 per cent annual economic growth, President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday asked the Indian industry to sharpen its competitive edge to enhance its share in the global market.

Ranjani Iyengar's Diary

Ranjani Iyengar's Diary

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Dipak Haksar, bottom, left, chief executive, ITC Hotels and WelcomHotels, tells Ajay Modi that FY19 is going to be a year of strong growth, and tariffs are likely to see a substantial improvement in the fourth quarter

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Benami Act: All property registrations over Rs 30 lakh under scanner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The top boss of the I-T department said that till now, the taxman has attached 621 properties, including some bank accounts, and the total amount involved in these cases, being probed under the Benami Transactions Act, is about Rs 1,800 crore.

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'After each election the losers troop to the court with various objections. The general election will not be different.' 'It could be worse if there is no clear majority and the President has to invite the party with the largest number to form the government,' points out M J Antony.

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

"I congratulate the people of Kochi on the proud moment," the PM said.

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

By 2020, India will be missile-import free: DRDO to PMO

By 2020, India will be missile-import free: DRDO to PMO

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Defence Research and Development Organisation plans to make the country "missile import free" by 2022, the agency has told the Prime Minister's Office.

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'This updated NPR database along with Aadhaar Number would become the mother database and can be used by various government departments...' the home ministry declared in July 2015. 'UID/Aadhaar has been used as a fish bait to ensnare and entrap present and future generations of citizens,' warns Gopal Krishna.

Violent protests in Delhi over power outages

Violent protests in Delhi over power outages

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Violent protests broke out on Wednesday in several areas in the national capital against power cuts which continued to make life difficult for people in the sweltering heat on a day the city recorded the highest electricity demand in the current year.

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Bollywood celebrates Women.

Ola in fresh funding talks; can raise up to $400 mn

Ola in fresh funding talks; can raise up to $400 mn

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

App-based taxi aggregator Ola is in talks to raise fresh funding of up to $400 million.

PHOTOS: Mumbai's fond farewell to Bappa

PHOTOS: Mumbai's fond farewell to Bappa

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

After 10 days of joy and celebrations, amidst much security Mumbaikars said goodbye to its favourite Lord Ganesha.

Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai

Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi highlighted the importance of assimilating technology with governance to ensure equitable growth and prosperity for all.

India's largest trade fair starts under pall of anxiety

India's largest trade fair starts under pall of anxiety

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Post DeMo and GST, business outlook remain diminished among both buyers and sellers

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Annual infrastructure spending hiked to Rs 6 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Our country needs massive investment in access of Rs 50 lakh crore in infrastructure to increase growth of GDP and integrate the nation with a network of roads, airports, railways, inland water and to provide good quality services to the people: FM

HC seeks govt, police response on PIL against stunts by bikers

HC seeks govt, police response on PIL against stunts by bikers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The city government and police chief were onh Wednesday directed by the Delhi high court to explain the steps taken by them to prevent bikers from performing stunts in public places including near India Gate, where a teenager lost his life during firing by cops on stunters last month.