News for 'metro'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

'Amitabh acting as salesman for metro'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'He is posting that someone who took the metro (during a medical emergency) got saved.' 'Let him try doing the same. He cannot peddle nonsense just because he is a star.'

High-growth segments, Tier-II, -III cities to drive long-term gains for ABB

High-growth segments, Tier-II, -III cities to drive long-term gains for ABB

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

ABB reported a weak quarter. Revenue was at Rs 2,910 crore, up only 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), with operating profit at Rs 540 crore, up 23 per cent and net profit at Rs 440 crore.

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Congress has tried to inflict capital punishment on true secularism, he claimed, asserting that the Waqf law has no place in the Constitution.

PM inaugurates India's first-ever driverless train for Delhi Metro

PM inaugurates India's first-ever driverless train for Delhi Metro

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The Prime Minister's Office has said that these innovations will herald a new era of travelling comfort and enhanced mobility.

Heavy rains flood Delhi roads, disrupt citywide traffic

Heavy rains flood Delhi roads, disrupt citywide traffic

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Some of the places where heavy waterlogging was reported included the Minto Bridge underpass, Feroz Shah Road, Patel Chowk Metro Station area and Maharaj Ranjeet Singh Marg.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024.

Face masks, limited hours: Centre's guidelines for Metro services

Face masks, limited hours: Centre's guidelines for Metro services

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

This comes ahead of the resumption of the functioning of metro rails across the country from September 7.

Rallies, demonstrations over doctor's murder continue to rock Bengal

Rallies, demonstrations over doctor's murder continue to rock Bengal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

In the state capital Kolkata, civil society members marched from Ramlila Maidan in Moulali to Metro Channel in Esplanade, demanding justice for the victim of the crime that shook the conscience of the nation.

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'Developers are into profit-making. And there's not too much money in the affordable segment.' 'So, they don't do affordable housing.'

Delhi's Pollution Nightmare!

Delhi's Pollution Nightmare!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Clean air needs action all year round; and that it will work only if we act jointly and at scale, asserts Sunita Narain.

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India.

FMCG firms worry over high inflation; price hike likely

FMCG firms worry over high inflation; price hike likely

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Leading FMCG companies reported a decline in margins in the September quarter on account of higher input costs and food inflation, which ultimately slowed down the pace of urban consumption. Rising prices of commodity inputs such as palm oil, coffee and cocoa were also accentuated and some FMCG firms have hinted at a price hike. HUL, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), Marico, ITC, and Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) have expressed concerns over squeezing urban consumption, which according to industry experts forms 65-68 per cent of FMCG total sales.

Uddhav appeals to Maha govt to not shift Metro car shed to Aarey

Uddhav appeals to Maha govt to not shift Metro car shed to Aarey

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to install a "so-called Shiv Sainik" as Maharashtra chief minister when it did not keep its 2019 promise of rotating the top post, and slammed the new government's move to relocate a Mumbai Metro car shed to green belt of Aarey Colony, reversing a key decision of the previous regime.

Hyderabad Metro opens to public

Hyderabad Metro opens to public

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The metro rail commenced its operations between Miyapur and Nagole, having a total distance of 30 kilometre and 24 stations.

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Car sales are experiencing a challenging phase with around Rs 60,000 crore worth of inventory lying unsold with dealers.

90 Year Old Vyjayanthimala's Amazing Dance Performance

90 Year Old Vyjayanthimala's Amazing Dance Performance

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The veteran actor proved that age is just a number for an artiste.

PLI scheme boosts AC industry; localisation doubles in two years

PLI scheme boosts AC industry; localisation doubles in two years

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The government's two-year-old production-linked incentive (PLI) for air conditioner (AC) components has boosted domestic production, with average value addition or localisation increasing from 25 per cent to 55 per cent now, according to the scheme's beneficiaries. Last year, 10 million ACs were manufactured and sold in India and the number is expected to reach 14 million in 2024, according to industry estimates. Domestic production is expected to hit 30 million by 2030.

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Banks make money because they take the right credit calls. So they need to focus on risk mitigation rather than risk avoidance.'

'Metro man' E Sreedharan to join BJP

'Metro man' E Sreedharan to join BJP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'Metro man' E Sreedharan, a much-admired technocrat who is credited with changing the face of public transport system in the country, will join the Bharatiya Janata Party giving a boost to the saffron party ahead of the assembly polls in Kerala.

Udhayanidhi Stalin elevated as TN deputy CM, Balaji back as minister

Udhayanidhi Stalin elevated as TN deputy CM, Balaji back as minister

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Amid a growing chorus in the party for his elevation, Tamil Nadu sports minister and son of Chief Minister M K Stalin, Udhayanidhi, was elevated as the deputy CM on Saturday with additional responsibility, in a cabinet reshuffle that saw the return of V Senthil Balaji to the council of ministers two days after securing bail in a money laundering case.

'There's a noticeable trend towards blending Western and Indian styles'

'There's a noticeable trend towards blending Western and Indian styles'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'The demand for international fashion labels, particularly from tier-II cities and beyond, has seen a notable uptick.'

'Fillip For Protection Of Personal Property Rights'

'Fillip For Protection Of Personal Property Rights'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'The ruling does not automatically mean that your house can be taken away, but suppose it blocks an expressway or a highway or such essential development, then it can be taken away as long as there is a law to support that action.'

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta.

Metro shed shifting cost will be over Rs 200 cr: MMRDA

Metro shed shifting cost will be over Rs 200 cr: MMRDA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The 102-acre government land at Kanjurmarg was handed over to the MMRDA on October 6.

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in TN, more downpour likely in next two days

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in TN, more downpour likely in next two days

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other regions of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday and the India meteorological department said the low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has turned into a well-marked low pressure area and it is likely to become a depression.

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Mehta said some bushes were there on the ground which have been cleared and some branches were trimmed so that vehicles could pass on an approach road there.

Stock market gives thumbs up to Siemens' strong performance in Q2

Stock market gives thumbs up to Siemens' strong performance in Q2

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Siemens delivered a strong margin performance and also reported high other income to beat consensus in the January-March quarter (Q2) of FY24 (the company's year-end is September 30). In addition, it has opted to demerge the energy vertical with a 1:1 award of shares in the newly demerged entity which will be listed by the end of this year (CY25).

What SEBI's 106 Search Ops Discovered

What SEBI's 106 Search Ops Discovered

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The operations revealed evidence of price and volume manipulation of stocks through the use of platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp.

Phase 5: EC urges urbanites to boost turnout amid low city voting concerns

Phase 5: EC urges urbanites to boost turnout amid low city voting concerns

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The poll authority noted that in the past these cities have "suffered" from urban apathy in voting.

Coaching centre deaths: My husband is a victim, says SUV driver's wife

Coaching centre deaths: My husband is a victim, says SUV driver's wife

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Kathuria's wife Shima told PTI that her husband had no idea about the gate breaking apart due to his car, adding that his arrest has created a "state of panic" for the family.

'Google Wallet' for Android users in India launched

'Google Wallet' for Android users in India launched

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Tech titan Google on Wednesday launched the Google Wallet app for Android users in India, allowing them to securely store essentials like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, and public transport passes. The digital wallet, which becomes operational in India from Wednesday, comes as a complementary service to existing payment app Google Pay, a top official said.

Why Freshers Are Turning Entrepreneurs

Why Freshers Are Turning Entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

According to a recent survey, 67% of students polled intend to start their own business within 10 years of graduation.

Delhi Metro's Blue, Pink lines reopen after 171-day COVID hiatus

Delhi Metro's Blue, Pink lines reopen after 171-day COVID hiatus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Trains are to operate in batches of four-hour each from 7-11 am and 4-8 pm in the first stage.

'India Needs More Than 2 Airlines'

'India Needs More Than 2 Airlines'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Just look at China: They have five or six major airlines and some smaller ones.'

Students protesting coaching centre deaths detained

Students protesting coaching centre deaths detained

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

A few students were detained after they staged a protest in Old Rajinder Nagar in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding action against those responsible for the deaths of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in the area, and compensation for their families.

Unlock 4: Delhi Metro to resume services from Sep 7

Unlock 4: Delhi Metro to resume services from Sep 7

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted that he was "glad" the mertro services will resume operations in a phased manner.

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Delhi Metro set to resume services after 169-day hiatus

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) authorities on Sunday reiterated that stations located in containment zones, as per the status on the day of journey, will remain closed.

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After being closed for over five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, metro services will be resumed in three stages from September 7-12, but stations located in containment zones will remain closed.

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'A rigid or overly broad interpretation could lead to a chilling effect on investments and growth in sectors traditionally driven by private initiative.' 'Entrepreneurs may fear that their assets could be arbitrarily appropriated by the State under the guise of serving the 'common good' without sufficient legal safeguards.' 'The judgment thus supports a more nuanced view, one that balances individual property rights with public welfare objectives.'