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Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The state-run City & Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco), nodal agency for the proposed Navi Mumbai international airport, has asked the New Delhi-based National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to prepare a risk assessment and disaster management plan for the project.

Under fire on all fronts, 2019 polls a chance for Yogi Adityanath to prove himself

Under fire on all fronts, 2019 polls a chance for Yogi Adityanath to prove himself

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Hindutva poster boy has lost his sheen following the BJP's poll reverses in Hindi heartland states and his style of governance, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Cidco to issue RFQ for Navi Mumbai airport in July

Cidco to issue RFQ for Navi Mumbai airport in July

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

State-run City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) plans to issue a request for qualification (RFQ) for the Navi Mumbai international airport in the middle of next month.

Modi's ministers didn't mind Pranab scolding them

Modi's ministers didn't mind Pranab scolding them

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The President may not have agreed with the government on many occasions. Not once was this ever made public -- though he told off ministers in private.

Navi Mumbai airport: A saga of controversies

Navi Mumbai airport: A saga of controversies

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

It took 13 years to get environmental clearance for the greenfield international airport at Navi Mumbai.

Navi Mumbai airport may get nod soon

Navi Mumbai airport may get nod soon

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The Environment and Civil Aviation ministries had been at loggerheads over the airport project.

Opposition slams govt over Noida namaz diktat, BJP hits back

Opposition slams govt over Noida namaz diktat, BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The BJP also defended the order saying the primary duty of police of any place is to maintain communal harmony so that there is no law and order issue.

2nd airport: Cidco still eyes Navi Mumbai

2nd airport: Cidco still eyes Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Cidco gave a presentation on the subject to the EAC members.

Innovative lending ideas? RBI turns to writing competition

Innovative lending ideas? RBI turns to writing competition

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

RBI has invited case studies from participant banks by January 31.

MFI governance issues under lenders' lens

MFI governance issues under lenders' lens

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Stung by the controversy over the sudden sacking of the Managing Director at India's largest microfinance institution, SKS Microfinance, lenders have decided to raise corporate governance issues at board meetings of other MFIs.

5 months for Tata to save Singur lease deal

5 months for Tata to save Singur lease deal

Rediff.com18 May 2011

According to the lease agreement between Tata Motors and the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation, the lessor will have the option to terminate the lease if the land has not been used for three years or more, which will kick-in from October 2011. Tata Motors had pulled out of the Nano project in October 2008.

Banks are investing big time in venture capital

Banks are investing big time in venture capital

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Banks are allowed to invest up to 10 per cent of the paid-up or unit capital in Category-I or Category-II Alternative Investment Funds

Cidco mulls metro between Navi Mumbai, Mumbai

Cidco mulls metro between Navi Mumbai, Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The rail link is considered necessary as it will help decongest the growing traffic once the proposed airport comes up in Navi Mumbai.

Navi Mumbai airport construction to begin in 2011

Navi Mumbai airport construction to begin in 2011

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Actual construction on the Navi Mumbai international airport, which received the much-awaited environment clearances early this week, would begin in October next year as certain formalities remained to be done, said the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco), a nodal agency for the project.

Uncertainty over future of IAF's Jaguars

Uncertainty over future of IAF's Jaguars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Will the IAF pay $2.4 billion to refit 80 Jaguars with powerful Honeywell engines?

Nooyi's recipe to create jobs boom in US

Nooyi's recipe to create jobs boom in US

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

US needs blue print like China to bring back jobs: Indra Nooyi

GIDC to develop chemical, engineering zones

GIDC to develop chemical, engineering zones

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

In a bid to create an ecosystem of both large and small companies in the chemical and engineering industries, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) is developing specific zones for small and medium enterprises in these two sectors.

Ramesh hints at accord on Navi Mumbai airport

Ramesh hints at accord on Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

After months of uncertainty, there is finally a glimmer of hope for the proposed Navi Mumbai airport. Environment & Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh told a TV channel today that he had already spoken to his counterpart in the aviation ministry, Praful Patel, and hoped "to find a compromise soon". "There will be an agreement. Our team is going to Navi Mumbai," Ramesh said.

Will the Navi Mumbai airport ever take off?

Will the Navi Mumbai airport ever take off?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

This is the question that comes again and again in the mind of every Mumbaiker regarding the Navi Mumbai airport. Though the proposal has been going back and forth to the Union Environment Ministry many-a-times, the ministry is yet to give a green signal to the project citing environmental concerns.

How GVK pipped GMR to bag Navi Mumbai airport bid

How GVK pipped GMR to bag Navi Mumbai airport bid

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Offers 12.60% in revenue share to Cidco, while only other bidder GMR offered 10.44%.

Budget proposes Rs 5,000 cr for small units

Budget proposes Rs 5,000 cr for small units

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Micro and small enterprises play a crucial role in furthering the objective of equitable and inclusive growth.

Panel to visit Navi Mumbai airport site in October

Panel to visit Navi Mumbai airport site in October

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

EAC told Cidco during a meeting that it would visit the site in the third week of October before finalising its report. Cidco had clarified its stand on 61 points relating to the proposed airport and reiterated that there was no alternative site.

Reliance begins property sales at Navi Mumbai SEZ

Reliance begins property sales at Navi Mumbai SEZ

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

There are four nodes and each of these, like Dronagiri, is also formally termed an SEZ, all part of the NMSEZ.

India 9th largest industrialised economy!

India 9th largest industrialised economy!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

China has pipped Japan to become the second largest industrial manufacturer in the world, says a United Nations Industrial Development Organization report.

Gujarat plans 12 giant industrial hubs

Gujarat plans 12 giant industrial hubs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Gujarat, the state which pioneered the concept of the Special Investment Region, will establish 12 new industrial hubs in the next 5-6 years and expects the private sector to play a leading role in facilitating the process.

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The mandate will help further the development agenda in these states, with good governance and policy reforms taking centrestage

Bengal wants to sell bad assets to Arcil

Bengal wants to sell bad assets to Arcil

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Arcil acquires non-performing loans from banks and financial institutions along with the underlying securities mortgaged or hypothecated by borrowers to the lenders.

Violence, cruelty can't solve any problem: Modi on Mann ki Baat

Violence, cruelty can't solve any problem: Modi on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The PM observed the history of India's struggle for independence was very long, very vast and filled with countless sacrifices.

WBPCC chief criticises Amit Mitra's remarks against Tata

WBPCC chief criticises Amit Mitra's remarks against Tata

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday criticised the statements of West Bengal ministers against Ratan Tata, and said Tata's views and opinions about the development of the state would always be welcomed by the people of Bengal.

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

India plans 5 new mega cities by 2015!

India plans 5 new mega cities by 2015!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The plan is to have five brand new cities, which are bigger than Navi Mumbai, in the next five years.

India slips three notches in CIP

India slips three notches in CIP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

India's ranking in the Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) index of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) has slipped by three notches, even as the country's rapid export growth made South Asia the fastest growing region in exports of manufactured goods.

Govt finalises nine bank chiefs

Govt finalises nine bank chiefs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The government is finalising appointment of at least nine public sector bank chiefs and a dozen executive directors who would replace them or fill existing vacancies.

Govt's economic measure to push growth up to 8%: Prez

Govt's economic measure to push growth up to 8%: Prez

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The President noted that the green shoots of recovery were already visible, with the economy growing at 5.7 per cent during the first quarter of current fiscal.

How Bihar can rise as a developed state

How Bihar can rise as a developed state

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Nitish Kumar says awarding the special category status to Bihar would result in benefits such as reduced excise and income-tax and this should attract industrial houses to set up their ventures in the state.

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

For 'a person who has dedicated his life to teaching students, guiding them to restoring monuments and preserving our built heritage, I never dreamt that my home will one day be demolished.'

Meet the man likely to be Modi's personal secretary

Meet the man likely to be Modi's personal secretary

Rediff.com22 May 2014

A 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service of Gujarat cadre, Arvind Sharma is set to be Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's personal secretary. Sharma was additional principal secretary to the Modi when he was chief minister of Gujarat, and has been with him since 2001.

FinMin list ready for CMDs, EDs at 11 banks

FinMin list ready for CMDs, EDs at 11 banks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

PSB may get its first non-Sikh at the helm, vigilance clearances are awaited.

Private placement debuts in public sector banks

Private placement debuts in public sector banks

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Punjab & Sind Bank plans to offer 5% each to top institutions

Bengal unclear on people displaced by projects

Bengal unclear on people displaced by projects

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Commerce and industry minister Nirupam Sen and land and land reforms minister Abdur Rezzak Mollah say the figures are yet to be collated. West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation sources said land losers would only be known once the projects are awarded.