Uddhav Sena-MNS manifesto promises free power, allowance for domestic helps

A monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 for domestic helps and women from the fishing community who sell fish, 100 units of free power, and property tax waiver for houses up to 700 sq feet are key promises......

'Communist' coming to White House: Trump official ahead of Mamdani meet

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's visit to Washington “speaks volumes” that a “communist” is coming to the White House and that US President Donald Trump is willing to meet and......

Mamdani's success story to inspire generations

Indian-descent democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the Mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community.......

India to scale down Russian oil import: White House

The White House has claimed that India has begun 'scaling back' its oil purchases from Russia at the 'request' of President Donald Trump. IMAGE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.......

US tariffs threaten to derail India's affordable housing market recovery

The US’s recent 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports will have a trickledown effect on India's affordable housing, potentially derailing demand as well as supply in this segment, according to......

'State Banks Must Take Affordable Housing Seriously'

'Unless banks focus on the Rs 10-15 lakh loan segment, growing affordable housing will remain a challenge.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The Indian Mortgage Guarantee Company (IMGC) -- the......

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

'Developers are into profit-making. And there's not too much money in the affordable segment.''So, they don't do affordable housing.' IMAGE: The Sipcot mega housing project is seen on the day of......

'Preparing to enter affordable housing loans space'

'Focus will be on smaller loan amounts to meet the needs of affordable homebuyers.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Co-lending will only gain traction if there is systemic integration......