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Mr Modi's home run: PM's 'Housing for All' plan may just be a pipedream

Mr Modi's home run: PM's 'Housing for All' plan may just be a pipedream

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Struggling, corrupt construction industry will be challenged by the prime minster's $250-billion plan

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

LG Jung transferred of several senior officials engaged in flagship projects of the government, prompting Kejriwal to accuse the PM of being "hell bent" to "destroy" Delhi.

UP govt revokes suspension of IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal

UP govt revokes suspension of IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Fifty-six days after she was summarily suspended by the Akhilesh Yadav government, Durga Shakti Nagpal, the young upright IAS sub-divisional magistrate of Greater Noida, was finally reinstated on Sunday.

Who's palace is it? Congress steps up attack against Raje, son

Who's palace is it? Congress steps up attack against Raje, son

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Ramesh released some fresh documents including one of 1949 which showed that the Dholpur Palace was owned by the Rajasthan government.

'Sri Sri should not have been part of the panel'

'Sri Sri should not have been part of the panel'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'Earlier, Sri Sri told me we (Muslims) must give up our claim to the Babri Masjid site and be large-hearted.' 'Sri Sri has always taken sides on this issue, and isn't neutral at all.'

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

After heightened tension in Chumar area in Northeast Ladakh for four days, Chinese troops on Thursday night began withdrawing from the Indian territory, official sources said.

'India will pay dearly if it plays Dalai Lama card'

'India will pay dearly if it plays Dalai Lama card'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Referring to allegations that it was "silly for China" not to have names for various counties and inventing them for six places in Arunachal Pradesh, an op-ed article in the state-run Global Times said "these comments are absurd".

'Urgent need to ensure Qatar World Cup is not built on exploitation of labour'

'Urgent need to ensure Qatar World Cup is not built on exploitation of labour'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Qatar's efforts to prevent the abuse of migrant workers have been "woefully inadequate" since the Gulf state pledged to confront exploitation following an outcry over the 2022 World Cup, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

This is how Yogi spent first week in office

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A week in the office and the Uttar Pradesh chief minister was at it in full throttle.

The more problematic her health, the more determined she was to rule

The more problematic her health, the more determined she was to rule

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'Having learnt her lesson in popular democracy, Jaya would become more populist than the DMK and more so than the imagery that mentor MGR had created in the Tamil voter's mind, both as an individual and as an elected ruler.'

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The real estate Bill will stamp out illegal practices prevalent in the industry.

India's GDP figures show sharp industry revival

India's GDP figures show sharp industry revival

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Index of industrial production data had also shown that the sector grew at 3.1 per cent after contracting in the previous quarters.

LS polls like the third battle of Panipat: Shah

LS polls like the third battle of Panipat: Shah

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Nobody other than Modi can give a strong government," Shah said.

India's Sikkim action a betrayal: China

India's Sikkim action a betrayal: China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

It also dismissed Jaitley's remarks that India of 2017 is different from what it was in 1962, saying China too is different.

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.' 'For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian nation,' says Krishna Prasad.

Will ED's Rs 863 crore seizure help Jagan in some way?

Will ED's Rs 863 crore seizure help Jagan in some way?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

As Jagan's property attachment came on the day the poll dates were announced, the YSR chief and his supporters refuse to buy the Enforcement Directorate's claim that it was a mere coincidence. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Supertech's stalemate with buyers continues

Supertech's stalemate with buyers continues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Supertech also plans to file an SLP in the Supreme Court.

'FIFA is not responsible for working conditions of labourers'

'FIFA is not responsible for working conditions of labourers'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

FIFA is not responsible for the working conditions of labourers helping to build stadiums for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, the president of world soccer's governing body Sepp Blatter said.

Gujarat HC orders shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and SEZ

Gujarat HC orders shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and SEZ

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The Rs 56,000-crore (Rs 560 billion) Adani Group on Monday received a major blow from the Gujarat High Court, which ordered a shutdown of 12 units in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), located in Mundra, Kutch district, with immediate effect.

China rules out Xi-Modi meeting at G20

China rules out Xi-Modi meeting at G20

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

But Modi and Xi will attend a BRICS leaders meeting in Hamburg.

What is Chinese army doing at LoC in Pak-occupied Kashmir?

What is Chinese army doing at LoC in Pak-occupied Kashmir?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

After frequent incursions in Ladakh area, Chinese People's Liberation Army troops have been spotted at forward posts along the Line of Control on the Pakistani side of Kashmir, ringing alarm bells in the security grid.

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Finally, buyers become the king in realty deals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The judiciary has started going beyond the technicalities of the agreements and awarding compensation to buyers.

Kejriwal's epic gaffe: Pays 'homage' to RTI activists who are very much alive

Kejriwal's epic gaffe: Pays 'homage' to RTI activists who are very much alive

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal committed a gaffe at his rally in Ahmedabad on Sunday when he paid homage to four RTI activists, of whom three happen to be alive.

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'Man-made interventions vastly increased the magnitude of the tragedy.'

We are in denial, but Bangladeshis are still flooding India's northeast

We are in denial, but Bangladeshis are still flooding India's northeast

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The local labour force is streaming out of the region, creating a vacuum that makes it easier for the Bangladeshis to fill in, says R N Ravi

China at it again: 35 PLA men return to Chumar

China at it again: 35 PLA men return to Chumar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Hours after withdrawing from the Chumar region in Ladakh, Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers were on Friday reported to have crossed into Indian territory again and stationed themselves on a hillock.

Indo, Pak border DGs agree to 'enhance communication' for 'tranquil' frontiers

Indo, Pak border DGs agree to 'enhance communication' for 'tranquil' frontiers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The two sides, sources said, also agreed to stop ceasefire violations along the International Border "through enhanced communication via multiple modes at all possible levels".

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The environment ministry till May 2014 (still under UPA) ordered that cases like Vedanta's expansion plans need to consult people. But in December 2014, the NDA government reversed this position and in March 2015 the environment ministry extended Vedanta's environmental clearance till December 2018. This it did even while the question of the need for public hearing by projects in different kinds of industrial parks was being contested in the courts. This allowed the company to carry out construction.

Key issues India will rake up with Pak Rangers in Sept 9 meet

Key issues India will rake up with Pak Rangers in Sept 9 meet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

The Indian agenda for the talks has put extra stress on the "most important" issue of breach of ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Real Madrid set for stadium overhaul after Abu Dhabi IPIC deal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Real Madrid chose a design led by German architects GMP for the remodelling of the Bernabeu, which was opened in the 1950s and holds just over 80,000 spectators, at an estimated cost of 400 million euros.

Chinese pitch 7 tents in Chumar; standoff continues

Chinese pitch 7 tents in Chumar; standoff continues

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The stand-off in Chumar area of Ladakh area took a new turn on Sunday with Chinese People's Liberation Army pitching 7 tents well within the Indian territory and showing no signs of withdrawing from the territory.

Is the 9 to 5 shift a joke?

Is the 9 to 5 shift a joke?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Workplaces around the globe are changing by the day and so are the rules.

Sebi struggles to shield savers from more Saharas

Sebi struggles to shield savers from more Saharas

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Sahara chief Subrata Roy may not come out clean in the biggest ever investment fraud that he allegedly did few years ago.

Jai Hind, Inquilab Zindabad slogans equally patriotic: CPI-M

Jai Hind, Inquilab Zindabad slogans equally patriotic: CPI-M

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

"I will say 'Jai Hind', I will say 'Hindustan Zindabad' the CPI-M leader said.

The risks of buying a house in an auction!

The risks of buying a house in an auction!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

While you can land a very good bargain in an auction at times, you might need to deal with illegal occupants and dues on the property

From free Wi-Fi to Ram Mandir: BJP releases UP poll manifesto

From free Wi-Fi to Ram Mandir: BJP releases UP poll manifesto

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday released the party's manifesto for Uttar Pradesh assembly elections promising to make efforts to ensure construction of Ram temple under constitutional provisions if voted to power.

Govt might resort to ordinance route for insurance, coal Bills

Govt might resort to ordinance route for insurance, coal Bills

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Since Parliament is still in session, the government refrained from making an official statement but the ministers said there were ample 'precedents by the Congress governments in the past' of Bills being pushed through the ordinance route.

Of skyscrapers and the Rs 1-lakh-crore Budget

Of skyscrapers and the Rs 1-lakh-crore Budget

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

All is not well with Telengana and its Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao

Sex with wife below the age of 18 is rape, says SC

Sex with wife below the age of 18 is rape, says SC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The apex court said the exception in the rape law was contrary to the philosophy of other statutes and violates the bodily integrity of a girl child.

India may have to wait for automatic exchange of Swiss info

India may have to wait for automatic exchange of Swiss info

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson recently confirmed that a meeting is expected in the coming weeks, but did not disclose any further details.