News for 'infrastructure-development'

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Meet Pradeep Singh Kharola: Air India's turnaround man

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Kharola leads from the front. As a team player, he also uses technology to improve processes whether it is training or assessing metrics, a key trait that would help to improve service quality of the national carrier.

How Akhilesh wants to make a comeback

How Akhilesh wants to make a comeback

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'Akhilesh's plan is simple.' 'He wants to lead the party on the strength of the infrastructural development his government has done, capitalise on the massive sympathy wave of young people in the state who dream of doing what he has managed to do -- defy a feudal, greying orthodoxy that occupies and sits on posts and positions never to leave.'

After one year, Posco signs land deal

After one year, Posco signs land deal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

A year after signing the MoU with South Korean steel maker Posco, the Orissa government has assured the company of about 1,135 acres of litigation free government land for its proposed 12 million tonne steel project near Paradip. \n

Why Kamal Nath is the best man for MP

Why Kamal Nath is the best man for MP

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Kamal Nath will need to watch his back because given the slender majority, there is no doubt that the BJP will try to topple his government.

Ganga to get country's first inland waterway

Ganga to get country's first inland waterway

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

India, World Bank ink $375 mn deal to help develop country's first waterway

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The 14.15 km tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity to Srinagar, Kargil and Leh.

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

India announces $1 bln credit line to Mongolia.

Rural India a potential $500-bn market: Survey

Rural India a potential $500-bn market: Survey

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

India Inc was urged Wednesday to invest in rural India, which according to a McKinsey survey, will provide a market worth $500-600 billion by 2020.

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

By hosting the 10 ASEAN leaders on Republic Day, India amply demonstrated that ASEAN is a central pillar of its Act East policy. But is India 'central' for ASEAN, asks Dr Rahul Mishra.

Asia-Pacific development needs $600 bn

Asia-Pacific development needs $600 bn

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

A staggering $600 billion a year is needed for infrastructure development in the entire Asia-Pacific region, the United Nations has estimated.

PM promises more jobs, reforms push

PM promises more jobs, reforms push

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Unveiling a three-pronged strategy to create more jobs, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Friday promised to speed up economic reforms and growth, besides hastening infrastructure development.

GDP can go to 9 pc, says FM

GDP can go to 9 pc, says FM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Time's right to buy a new car

Time's right to buy a new car

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Should India borrow in forex?

Should India borrow in forex?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

HDFC, HIREF to buy 25% stake in L&T-UIL

HDFC, HIREF to buy 25% stake in L&T-UIL

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Larsen & Toubro Ltd said on Tuesday the country's leading housing finance company Housing Development Finance Corporation and HDFC India Real Estate Fund will acquire a 25 per cent stake in L&T Urban Infrastructure Ltd.

Demat scam: IT dept to launch probe

Demat scam: IT dept to launch probe

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Demat scam gets bigger

Demat scam gets bigger

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Rs 1,000 cr grant for textile units

Rs 1,000 cr grant for textile units

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

The government has committed Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) for development of 25 textile and apparel production centres throughout India in next three years.

IDFC: Is the IPO worth it?

IDFC: Is the IPO worth it?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

'Sustained 8% growth can end poverty'

'Sustained 8% growth can end poverty'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said a sustained economic growth rate of 8 per cent, would help solve problems like unemployment and poverty in the coming eight to ten years.

'Market to fund infrastructure'

'Market to fund infrastructure'

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Japan offers India $15 bln loan for bullet train in edge over China

Japan offers India $15 bln loan for bullet train in edge over China

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Japan offers India soft loan for $15 bln bullet train in edge over China

Posco unit to boost infrastructure

Posco unit to boost infrastructure

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

The many challenges awaiting Himachal's new CM

The many challenges awaiting Himachal's new CM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Fund crunch may come in the way of infrastructure development; women's safety another issue that will be in focus.

Sri Lanka pitches for Saarc Bank

Sri Lanka pitches for Saarc Bank

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Extending its support to Saarc Bank, Sri Lanka on Thursday said the proposed financial institution will help in alleviating poverty in the South Asian region.

Essar ups Hutch holding by 5.83%

Essar ups Hutch holding by 5.83%

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Scam: CBI raids brokers, officials

Scam: CBI raids brokers, officials

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Raids have been conducted at 21 places in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Govt to boost metro projects: PM

Govt to boost metro projects: PM

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The Centre will outline several initiatives in the coming budget, which would enable Bangalore and other metropolitan cities in the country to draw additional resources for infrastructure development, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday.

Army chief Gen Bikram Singh meets his predecessor V K Singh

Army chief Gen Bikram Singh meets his predecessor V K Singh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh on Friday met his predecessor and Minister for Development of Northeast Region Gen (retd) V K Singh, who reportedly did not share good vibes with him, and discussed with him issues of mutual interest as the Army has substantial presence in the region.

Sebi unearths another scam in IDFC IPO

Sebi unearths another scam in IDFC IPO

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Thursday said it has unearthed yet another IPO scam in the public issue of shares of Infrastructure Development Finance Company Ltd.

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.

Ease of doing biz only on paper, govt must remove bottlenecks

Ease of doing biz only on paper, govt must remove bottlenecks

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Govt must take few steps to improve business environment.

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.

Mega merger of FIs back on agenda

Mega merger of FIs back on agenda

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004