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Two found guilty in 1993 Mumbai blasts case

Two found guilty in 1993 Mumbai blasts case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

With these two convictions, the number of those found guilty in the case has risen to 81.

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Reacting to the ED's summons to Raj, his estranged cousin and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, in an intriguing comment, said he did not expect any 'solid outcome'.

Goa building collapse: Rescue ops stopped as adjacent structures tilt

Goa building collapse: Rescue ops stopped as adjacent structures tilt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Rescuers said 15 more people are still trapped in the debris.

How buyers will get a better deal from developers

How buyers will get a better deal from developers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The new Real Estate Bill will allay buyers' fears and concerns, and speedily redress grievances.

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kochhar brothers stepped down from the board of Credential Finance by 2009. While Deepak Kochhar started NuPower Renewables, Rajiv set up Avista Advisory Group

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, passes away

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Patel, 71, who was critical for a few days, was admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurugram on November 15 after he developed complications. His son Faisal said he died at 3.30 am.

Judicial custody of Salem, others extended

Judicial custody of Salem, others extended

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Salem will also have to be produced in the Ajit Dewani murder case.

Yet another building collapse in Mumbai kills 7

Yet another building collapse in Mumbai kills 7

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The building -- 'Piyush' -- collapsed at around 6.30 am, civic authorities said, adding that most of those trapped in the rubbles were local vegetable vendors.

8 killed, many feared trapped in rubble as 2 buildings collapse in Noida

8 killed, many feared trapped in rubble as 2 buildings collapse in Noida

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

At least 12 labourers were in the under-construction building and all of them are feared trapped, Chief Fire Officer Arun Kumar Singh said.

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'We tightened our risk frameworks once the Covid crisis started.' 'We are slowly lightening this as we see economic activity pick up, salaries getting restored, and people getting back into jobs.'

I-T raids yield Rs 30cr hidden assets

I-T raids yield Rs 30cr hidden assets

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Raids on two city builders conducted by the investigation wing of the Income-Tax Department last week have yielded Rs 30 crore (Rs 300 million) in unaccounted assets, I-T sources said.

Nod to Real Estate Bill: Big relief for home buyers

Nod to Real Estate Bill: Big relief for home buyers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

With the controversial Land Acquisition Bill pending for long, government on Tuesday made a strong pitch in the Lok Sabha for "some sort of understanding" on it, saying passage of the legislation is necessary to make land available for the programme of 'Housing-for-All' by 2020.

'Salman said, Leave everything and become an actor'

'Salman said, "Leave everything and become an actor"'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'"You have everything that it takes".' 'I always had a filmi keeda.'

How to save money on your home loan

How to save money on your home loan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers, Rajiv Raj of CreditVidya.com answered home loan queries.

How things improved for steel, cement cos in May

How things improved for steel, cement cos in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

In the domestic segment, demand is currently led by rural markets, oil and gas, LPG and B2C segments like roofing and sheeting.

'BJP was trying to give Bhujbal a backdoor to escape'

'BJP was trying to give Bhujbal a backdoor to escape'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Sameer and Chhagan Bhujbal's arrest is directly the impact of the PIL filed by the AAP in the Bombay high court.'

Briton, five Germans charged with running doping lab for athletes

Briton, five Germans charged with running doping lab for athletes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

A British man and five Germans have been charged with producing significant amounts of doping substances for athletes in an underground laboratory and distributing the drugs across Germany, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Why did PM punish/humiliate General Khanduri?

Why did PM punish/humiliate General Khanduri?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The standing committee on defence was flagging what the services had said.' 'As a soldier, General Khanduri might have felt that it was his duty to point this out in the greater good of India,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

The Rs 4,500 crore question for A K Antony

The Rs 4,500 crore question for A K Antony

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Bengaluru-based public sector aircraft builder, has challenged the Indian Air Force's plan to purchase more Pilatus trainer aircraft by building a basic trainer aircraft, using its own funding.

2 more arrests in Thane building collapse case

2 more arrests in Thane building collapse case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

With these arrests, the number of those taken into custody rose to 17.

Road building, new hope for India's infrastructure

Road building, new hope for India's infrastructure

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The IL&FS deal marks a sharp turnaround from last year when investor interest in public works plummeted.

Egg-straordinary! Chinese workers unearth 43 dinosaur eggs

Egg-straordinary! Chinese workers unearth 43 dinosaur eggs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Dozens of fossilised dinosaurs eggs have been discovered by builders carrying out road works in China

In 9 cities home sales fell 25%, new launches down 45%

In 9 cities home sales fell 25%, new launches down 45%

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

These cities are -- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (including Navi Mumbai & Thane), Pune, Noida (including Greater Noida & Yamuna Expressway), Gurugram (including Bhiwadi, Dharuhera & Sohna), Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

Realty bill to ensure timely possession of property

Realty bill to ensure timely possession of property

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The real estate regulatory bill, when enacted into law, will ensure that home users get timely possession of properties, and as per the specifications promised by developers, say realty firms and consultants.

Affordable houses, but for whom?

Affordable houses, but for whom?

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The new launches in the affordable category could just be another marketing gimmick to push sales and mop up money.

Two in five workers plan to change jobs this year: Survey

Two in five workers plan to change jobs this year: Survey

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

According to a national survey, forty-four per cent of full-time workers plan to change jobs in 2014.

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The MNS has convened a meeting of party office-bearers on Tuesday in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

Must I pay service tax?

Must I pay service tax?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Land deal nod Hooda govt's parting gift to Gandhi family: BJP

Land deal nod Hooda govt's parting gift to Gandhi family: BJP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party termed the Haryana government's approval to the land deal between Robert Vadra and DLF as its "parting gift" to the Gandhi family and questioned the Bhupinder Singh Hooda dispensation for displaying "haste" in clearing it.

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Builders bet on affordable homes as luxury sales dip, however, signs of revival after note ban and Rera are slowly visible

Service tax not to hit housing hard

Service tax not to hit housing hard

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Winners & losers in Mumbai's high-stakes civic poll

Winners & losers in Mumbai's high-stakes civic poll

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

As counting is underway for the civic bodies in Maharashtra, and all eyes are on Mumbai's cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Here are a list of some of the big winners and losers from these elections.

Sandra Bullock pulls out of film

Sandra Bullock pulls out of film

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Home buyers, go for realty ratings

Home buyers, go for realty ratings

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Mumbai: City of height needs to grow more vertical

Mumbai: City of height needs to grow more vertical

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Centre should allow local authorities to take the final call on vertical limit.

Amid citizenship row, Pranab cautions against majoritarianism

Amid citizenship row, Pranab cautions against majoritarianism

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'We think we can do anything and everything when we have an overwhelming majority in the legislature. But that should not be the case'

PIX: Madhuri, Jackie Shroff, Mukesh Ambani party together

PIX: Madhuri, Jackie Shroff, Mukesh Ambani party together

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

A look at the party pictures.

'Compliance hassles would be lower with GST'

'Compliance hassles would be lower with GST'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

There is mutual invoice matching which ensures reason why GST was brought in first place, says Adhia.