News for 'Smart Cities'

14 Mumbai Expressions You Ought To Know

14 Mumbai Expressions You Ought To Know

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Let's acquaint you with Mumbai's picturesque slang.

Kochi Smart City plan, a security threat: BJP

Kochi Smart City plan, a security threat: BJP

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Senor BJP leader O Rajagopal on Friday asked the UDF government not to rush the MoU on the Smart City IT Project in Kochi, alleging that the venture controlled by Dubai Internet City could pose a serious threat to the national security.

Rs 29,647-crore proposals for 'Smart City' project; Mumbai's lowest

Rs 29,647-crore proposals for 'Smart City' project; Mumbai's lowest

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

A Special Purpose Vehicle would be set up to implement the project.

Sweden offers to help turn Mumbai into smart city

Sweden offers to help turn Mumbai into smart city

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Waste management, digital urban land management and urban transportation key areas of focus

Smart cities, high speed trains in next Budget: Mayaram

Smart cities, high speed trains in next Budget: Mayaram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The Budget 2015-16 will include many of the schemes announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi such as smart cities and high speed trains, Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram said.

Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Centre this year

Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Centre this year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Of the 100 cities 20 were to get funding in 2015-16.

Design smart cities for India without copying the West

Design smart cities for India without copying the West

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The most efficient utility for our smart cities will be about smart design.

Punching up! Now SUV capability for only 5.59 lakh!

Punching up! Now SUV capability for only 5.59 lakh!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The New Tata Punch is a fantastic deal for first-time buyers. You get SUV capabilities and premium features like Clima Touch Automatic Temperature Control, an integrated air purifier, and rain-sensing wipers, says Rajesh Karkera.

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Over the years, India-EU ties have grown, and covered trade, investment, climate change, science and technology, space, digital, mobility, and connectivity.

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The micro-blogging platform hopes its new emphasis on governance would help differentiate it from Facebook and Instagram.

Eyeing a slice of Mumbai's smart city pie

Eyeing a slice of Mumbai's smart city pie

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Realtors, consultants and foreign universities vie for big share.

After 3 false starts, can Pune transform itself into a smart city?

After 3 false starts, can Pune transform itself into a smart city?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Pune, the city that made it to second spot in the Smart City Challenge competition earlier this year, is not new to the concept.

IBM keen on participating in Smart Cities, Digital India projects

IBM keen on participating in Smart Cities, Digital India projects

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

US-based global technology giant IBM expressed keen interest in participating in India's newly-launched initiatives like Smart Cities and Digital India.

RIL denies report on Russia oil purchase

RIL denies report on Russia oil purchase

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Shares of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) tumbled on Tuesday, posting its biggest single-day decline in 19 months, amid controversy over its purchase of Russian oil and profit-booking after recent gains.

India, Japan sign MoU to turn Varanasi into a 'smart city'

India, Japan sign MoU to turn Varanasi into a 'smart city'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

This will serve as framework for Smart heritage city programme between the two countries

Smart City to generate 90,000 jobs in Kerala

Smart City to generate 90,000 jobs in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Marking a major deal in IT sector in Kerala, the state government on Wednesday approved the agreement to be signed with Dubai-based TECOM for setting up Rs 1500 crore Smart City project in Kochi.

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Under the defence partnership, India and the UAE are eyeing defence industrial collaboration and cooperation in advanced technologies, cyberspace training, special operations, interoperability of their militaries and counter terrorism.

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

China has made serious inroads into Latin America, which the US may now be hinting is simply not ok: Stay in your lane, Xi! In simple terms, China will no longer have access to Venezuelan oil, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Telangana summit attracts Rs 1.88 trillion investment proposals

Telangana summit attracts Rs 1.88 trillion investment proposals

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Investment proposals for around Rs 1.88 trillion through 35 major agreements, spread across deep tech, green energy, and aerospace, were the hallmark moment of the first day of the two-day "Telangana Rising Global Summit", which started on Monday.

Affordable housing, smart cities soon as govt eases FDI norms

Affordable housing, smart cities soon as govt eases FDI norms

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The government has relaxed the norms for allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction development sector. It is expected the move will boost affordable housing projects and smart cities across the country.

'This is how...': Tharoor lauds Trump-Mamdani meet; BJP reacts

'This is how...': Tharoor lauds Trump-Mamdani meet; BJP reacts

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised the cordial meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, while the BJP hopes Rahul Gandhi learns from it.

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.

Single Salma Review: Huma Fits The Bill

Single Salma Review: Huma Fits The Bill

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

It's good to see Huma Qureshi help create a film which is as charming as it is empowering, without taking on the stridency that so many women-oriented films invariably adopt, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Zootopia 2 Review: Fun Watch!

Zootopia 2 Review: Fun Watch!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Zootopia 2 is charming, engaging, and thoroughly fun to watch, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Cab Wars Heat Up at Airports Post BluSmart Exit

Cab Wars Heat Up at Airports Post BluSmart Exit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Uber recorded approximately 200 per cent year-on-year growth in its pre-scheduled ride option, Uber Reserve.

A Home That Truly Knows You: Smart Living Is Here!

A Home That Truly Knows You: Smart Living Is Here!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The smartest homes are not the ones that dazzle with tech, but the ones that disappear into your daily life while quietly elevating it.

Trump Praises 'Great Mayor' Mamdani

Trump Praises 'Great Mayor' Mamdani

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'I met with a man who really wants to see New York be great again. I think he can bring it back. I think he wants to make it greater than ever before, and if he can, we'll be out there cheering. I'll be cheering for him.'

Prices of EVs to be same as petrol cars in 6 months, says Gadkari

Prices of EVs to be same as petrol cars in 6 months, says Gadkari

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Prices of electric vehicles (EVs) will be equal to those of petrol vehicles in the country within six months, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.

Ukraine peace talks: Trump's special envoy to meet Putin

Ukraine peace talks: Trump's special envoy to meet Putin

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his special envoy Steve Witkoff would be visiting Moscow next week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner might going with Witkoff too.

BluSmart cab services stay suspended in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai

BluSmart cab services stay suspended in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Electric cab-hailing platform BluSmart remained non-operational on Thursday across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, as the market regulator cracked down on its co-founder over alleged misuse of funds at an affiliated company. BluSmart app, that offered more than 8,000 taxis in the three metros, stopped taking bookings on Wednesday evening and remained unoperational on Thursday as well.

Forget smart cities, India must first make existing ones livable

Forget smart cities, India must first make existing ones livable

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The current government must first improve condition in existing citis then take a plunge into making newer cities smart.

Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Delhi, Kolkata at bottom: NARI report

Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Delhi, Kolkata at bottom: NARI report

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025 reveals the safest and least safe cities for women in India, highlighting factors influencing safety perceptions and experiences.

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Initially, Gift City was just another real estate project, but all that changed with Modi moving to New Delhi,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Oman's Most Capped Player: Jatinder Paaji

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Jatinder Singh has played 61 ODIs and 64 T20Is for Oman.

10 Hot Engineering Careers After Class 12

10 Hot Engineering Careers After Class 12

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nayagam PP, a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, lists the top and emerging career streams in engineering.

Smart cities: Madhya Pradesh tops; UP, Bihar, Bengal left out

Smart cities: Madhya Pradesh tops; UP, Bihar, Bengal left out

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

First tranche of central funding of Rs 200-cr each to come in FY16 for those who meet all criteria.

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.'

Lenskart eyeing mega expansion as it readies for IPO

Lenskart eyeing mega expansion as it readies for IPO

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Eyewear retailer Lenskart plans to add 450 stores in the current financial year, its fastest expansion in three years, as the company prepares for a public listing that could value it at up to $10 billion. The addition would take Lenskart's store count to more than 3,150 across 14 countries, representing a 34 per cent rise from the 334 stores opened last year.

Smart Fixes for Low Savings Problem

Smart Fixes for Low Savings Problem

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Many affluent young people are first-generation wealthy. They have limited financial literacy, lack quality financial guidance or role models, and often fall prey to mis-selling. This makes them hesitant to invest in high-return assets like equities.