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CBI closes DLF land case, says no criminal offence found

CBI closes DLF land case, says no criminal offence found

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

A CBI official has clarified that the agency did not find any criminal offence again DLF regarding land rights.

Don't know how relationship with AAP govt will improve: Baijal after swearing-in

Don't know how relationship with AAP govt will improve: Baijal after swearing-in

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

"We all know these problems. We will sit together and work to solve them," he 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.

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn-in for 2nd term as Gujarat CM on Dec 12

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn-in for 2nd term as Gujarat CM on Dec 12

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

A dedicated party worker, who made his way up in the state politics from the municipality level, Patel was a surprise choice for the top post when the BJP decided to effect a regime change, replacing the entire ministry a year before the elections.

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Those transferred include special secretary of health and family welfare Udit Prakash Rai, a 2007 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Centre hiding truth about Odisha train accident: Mamata

Centre hiding truth about Odisha train accident: Mamata

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled central government alleging that there were attempts to suppress the cause of the train accident in Odisha.

Maldives to get 'non-lethal' arms, training from China

Maldives to get 'non-lethal' arms, training from China

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Maldives will get free 'non-lethal' military equipment and training from China's military under a newly inked agreement with Beijing, President Mohamed Muizzu has said, underlining that it would further strengthen the Indian Ocean island nation's independence and autonomy.

Maha portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets finance; Aaditya tourism

Maha portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets finance; Aaditya tourism

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

With this allocation of portfolios, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP has got most of the 'plum' ministries.

10 years after death, Narasimha Rao gets memorial in Delhi

10 years after death, Narasimha Rao gets memorial in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao has finally got a memorial in his name in the national capital, ten years after his demise.

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Lukewarm response from private investors and turf battles between government agencies have resulted in delaying Modi's ambitions. Sahil Makkar reports.

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'When manufacturing or even services cannot generate the kind of employment they are looking for, they prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed.'

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya.

Pre-Budget parleys with leaders continue

Pre-Budget parleys with leaders continue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

Among those who submitted their respective ministry's suggestions was Minister of Urban Development S Jaipal Reddy who called on the finance minister in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Smart City competition gets underway

Smart City competition gets underway

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Centre has asked the state governments to nominate cities and towns for inclusion under Smart Cities Mission as the first stage of the competition has started.

Will vacate govt accommodation by August 1: Priyanka

Will vacate govt accommodation by August 1: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

"This is FAKE NEWS. I have not made any such request to the government. As per the eviction letter handed to me on the 1st of July, I will be vacating the government accommodation at 35 Lodhi Estate by the 1st of August," she said in a tweet.

Every Indian to have a house by 2020, says minister

Every Indian to have a house by 2020, says minister

Rediff.com28 May 2014

UD Ministry will also give priority to linking of twin cities and infrastructure development of satellite towns and cleaning of religious cities across the country.

Kejriwal's new address: 3-bedroom flat at plush Tilak Lane

Kejriwal's new address: 3-bedroom flat at plush Tilak Lane

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

The hunt for a suitable residence for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal finally comes to an end with Urban Development Ministry allotting him a three-bedroom house at Tilak Lane in the Lutyen's zone.

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Centre has taken a major step towards increasing efficiency in decision-making by empowering joint secretaries to report to secretaries directly, officials said on Wednesday.

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Himanta inducts 2 cabinet ministers, rejigs several seniors' portfolios

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The expansion was the first by Sarma since he assumed chief ministership of the state about 13 months ago.

'Housing sector seeing biggest boom in last 15 years'

'Housing sector seeing biggest boom in last 15 years'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

India's housing sector is witnessing probably the "biggest boom" in the last one and half decade driven by various factors such as affordability and customers aspiration to own homes, HDFC Capital Advisors Managing Director and CEO Vipul Roongta said on Tuesday. Addressing a real estate summit organised by FICCI, he noted that the residential real estate segment has revived strongly after going through a lot of pain due to new realty law RERA and demonetisation. "In the last one and half decade, I think this is probably the biggest boom I am personally seeing as an organisation on the residential segment, whether it is affordable mid-income and premium housing properties," said Roongta, who is also co-chairman, FICCI Real Estate Committee.

Key social and welfare schemes face fiscal surgery

Key social and welfare schemes face fiscal surgery

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley more than halved the central government's financial support.

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Its workers are on their toes to win over the voters once again, with idea of 'Amrit Kaal'.

Deshmukh holds revenue, R R Patil gets home

Deshmukh holds revenue, R R Patil gets home

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Deshmukh sent the list of portfolios to Maharashtra Governor Mohammad Fazal on Friday morning.

NGT notice to govt, others for plea to demolish Asaram's ashram

NGT notice to govt, others for plea to demolish Asaram's ashram

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government, the police chief and Asaram Bapu's trust on a petition seeking direction to demolish an alleged illegal 'ashram' constructed by the self-styled godman in the ridge area in New Delhi.

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

The neighbour to help in development of 100 smart cities project announced in the Budget.

Tougher FDI norms for housing

Tougher FDI norms for housing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The ministry has said a more effective monitoring mechanism could be set up jointly with the ministries of commerce and urban development to ensure FDI does not 'render policy objectives in a sensitive sector of the economy with limited practical significance'

Kejriwal seeks more time to vacate official residence

Kejriwal seeks more time to vacate official residence

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sought an extension to stay at his Tilak Lane residence till his daughter's examination gets over by May.

Chirag invites Modi, Sonia to event marking father's death anniversary

Chirag invites Modi, Sonia to event marking father's death anniversary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The event assumes heightened political significance at a time when Chirag Paswan is embroiled in a bitter dispute with his uncle and Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras to claim the legacy of his father.

FinMin considers lowering duty on buses

FinMin considers lowering duty on buses

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The ministry of urban development has asked the finance ministry to lower the duty in order to promote the public transportation system in the country.

Property prices might come down in Delhi-NCR

Property prices might come down in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Property prices will come down once there is a steady supply in the Delhi market, which could happen in the next three to four years.

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The states need to identify the children in distress through outreach and surveys and prepare a database with a profile of each child, along with the details of their specific needs and requirements, and ensure that the data is uploaded on the Track Child portal.

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

100 Smart Cities to go green, be environment friendly

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'I am glad to announce that these cities are now going to become green smart cities.'

Metro proposes five-slab fare system to meet operational costs

Metro proposes five-slab fare system to meet operational costs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

A Metro official said the fare revision has been "proposed sometime ago but no action has been taken till now.

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Previous govt had no interest in building houses for poor: PM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

On the other hand, the Yogi Adityanath government has 'completed nine lakh houses under the scheme and 14 lakh are under construction', Modi said, reeling out comparative figures.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

Mumbai Metro phase 3 to be launched on Aug 26

Mumbai Metro phase 3 to be launched on Aug 26

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The Metro line 3 project envisages an Rs 23,136 crore (Rs 231.36 billion).

Emaar-MGF to get Rs 100 crore govt bailout

Emaar-MGF to get Rs 100 crore govt bailout

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The government has decided to provide Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) liquidity support to Emmar-MGF, the developer of the Commonwealth Games village project, as against the developer's demand for Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested in Doha in August 2022.