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SC refuses to stop VHP, Bajrang rallies, but says strictly no hate speech

SC refuses to stop VHP, Bajrang rallies, but says strictly no hate speech

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

With communal clashes claiming six lives in parts of Haryana close to Delhi, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered enhanced deployment of security personnel in sensitive areas and a crackdown on hate speech, but refused to stop the proposed rallies by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal in the National Capital Region.

Fortis to acquire Manesar-based Medeor Hospital for Rs 225 crore

Fortis to acquire Manesar-based Medeor Hospital for Rs 225 crore

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Fortis Healthcare on Thursday said it has inked a pact with the VPS Group to acquire Manesar-based Medeor Hospital for Rs 225 crore. The healthcare major said it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Medeor Hospital for an overall purchase consideration of Rs 225 crore. The hospital has a potential capacity of 350 beds and can be operationalised in a phased manner in around nine months, it added.

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR ameliorated over the last two days, the Centre's air quality panel Sunday directed authorities to lift the ban on plying of non-BS VI diesel light motor vehicles in the region and the entry of trucks into the capital imposed under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Soon after the ad was put up, several people tweeted with the hashtag "HinduphobicSwiggy", urging people to boycott the food and grocery delivery service provider.

Punjab's Water Woes And Stubble Burning

Punjab's Water Woes And Stubble Burning

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Irrigation woes have contributed to the problem of stubble burning in the state, reports Sarthak Choudhury.

Swedish furnishing major IKEA to bring in funding arm, expand retail biz

Swedish furnishing major IKEA to bring in funding arm, expand retail biz

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Swedish furnishing major IKEA, part of the Ingka Group, is inviting its investment arm - Ingka Investments - to India, a senior company executive said during an interaction in New Delhi. The move suggests that the group is looking at India as a priority market. The areas of investments being considered by Ingka Investments could range from taking stake in companies across sectors such as renewables, recycling, real estate, and software which synergise with IKEA's broader retail requirements.

ED questions Rabri Devi for 5 hrs in land-for-jobs scam

ED questions Rabri Devi for 5 hrs in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com18 May 2023

She reached the office of the federal probe agency in central Delhi around 11 am and left around 6 pm.

Delhi air quality improves, construction curbs lifted

Delhi air quality improves, construction curbs lifted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The central air quality panel had on Friday allowed authorities in Delhi-NCR to resume physical classes for students in classes 6 and above, colleges and other educational institutions with immediate effect.

The HOTTEST Jobs of 2023 Are...

The HOTTEST Jobs of 2023 Are...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Roles ranging from digital marketing to wealth management are some of the emerging roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit, a job search app.

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Panic-stricken people rushed out of buildings as the earthquake struck around 10.20 pm and was also felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

Quick commerce firms gain traction. Next stop: Profit

Quick commerce firms gain traction. Next stop: Profit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Quick commerce is proving to be a solid business proposition, with companies like Zomato's Blinkit and Y Combinator-backed Zepto recently registering growth, charting paths to profitability. Blinkit logged its highest gross order value (GOV) and customer transactions in June and July, showing a positive contribution for the first time in the quarter ended June 2023. Deepinder Goyal, Zomato's co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), predicted that Blinkit would deliver more value to shareholders than the core food delivery business in the next decade.

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'poor' category, Delhi's 'very poor'

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'poor' category, Delhi's 'very poor'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Bandra Kurla Complex area of Mumbai recorded an AQI of 300 and in the Chembur area, AQI of 319 was recorded as 'very poor'.

DNA samples of hair, bones recovered match Shraddha's father

DNA samples of hair, bones recovered match Shraddha's father

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The bones and hair were recovered during searches from forest areas of Delhi NCR including Gurgaon and Mehrauli, the police said.

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court over alleged "blatant hate speeches" calling for killing Muslims and their social and economic boycott delivered at rallies in different states, including Haryana where recent communal clashes claimed six lives.

Hailstorm lashes Delhi, day temperature drops; cloudy sky likely on Monday

Hailstorm lashes Delhi, day temperature drops; cloudy sky likely on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Hailstorms were reported at various parts of the national capital including Palam, Chilpighat and Ayanagar, the IMD said.

Can High BP, Acidity Cause Headaches? Ask rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora

Can High BP, Acidity Cause Headaches? Ask rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora offers advice on how to improve your overall health and wellness.

SC asks air quality panel to find 'permanent solution' to Delhi's pollution

SC asks air quality panel to find 'permanent solution' to Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana took note of a report filed by the commission which informed it that a decision to lift the ban on certain industries has been taken.

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday claimed to have busted the "biggest" darknet-based LSD cartel operating in India with the seizure of more than 13,000 blots and Rs 26 lakh in cash and the arrest of three persons.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

SC trashes bail plea of ex-CMD of Amrapali Group

SC trashes bail plea of ex-CMD of Amrapali Group

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Supreme Court has dismissed the bail plea of jailed former CMD of Amrapali Group of Companies Anil Kumar Sharma, saying he doesn't deserve "sympathy" after having siphoned off the hard-earned money and life savings of thousands of homebuyers. "You have cheated thousands of homebuyers. You siphoned off their hard-earned money and their life savings. You do not deserve any sympathy," a bench comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi and Bela M Trivedi said, and refused to issue notice to the prosecuting agency on the bail plea of Sharma who has been in jail for over four years in the case. "Yours is not a case of simple cheating. See the plight of thousands of home buyers. You cannot have our sympathy. You better enjoy being in jail... This court is very aware of what you did.

For homebuyers, affordability has become a BIG issue

For homebuyers, affordability has become a BIG issue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The real estate market has seen a decline in affordability due to the recent rise in median loan rates as a result of the 50 basis points (bps) hike in repo rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A cumulative increase of 0.95 per cent in median home loan rate has impacted the purchase affordability and purchase decisions of homebuyers, according to the Affordability Index by Knight Frank. The Affordability Index tracks the EMI (equated-monthly instalment) to income ratio for an average household.

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Politicians and Twitter warriors around the globe have a new buzzword among them: Net zero. Everyone appears to be keen to state their commitment to net zero, with India providing an outlay of Rs 35,000 crore to achieve energy transition and net-zero objectives in its Budget for FY24, even as the latest and final report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that current efforts are not enough to curb global warming. A number of small factory owners and businesses, however, have pointed out that the transition to net-zero emissions will cost them hugely.

Cops bust drug making unit in UP; MDMA worth Rs 200 cr seized, 9 Africans held

Cops bust drug making unit in UP; MDMA worth Rs 200 cr seized, 9 Africans held

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The police were also taken by surprise with what they witnessed -- a sophisticated setup for creating the synthetic drug, intense intoxicating smell inside the compound and the foreigners geared up with high-quality face masks.

Car pooling, schools shut: Centre to SC on Delhi air pollution

Car pooling, schools shut: Centre to SC on Delhi air pollution

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The SC directed Delhi and NCR states to comply with these decisions which were taken at Tuesday's meeting to curb air pollution.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Modi's guarantee India will be 3rd largest economy in BJP's 3rd term, says PM

Modi's guarantee India will be 3rd largest economy in BJP's 3rd term, says PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

He slammed naysayers for opposing developmental projects, saying some people have a habit of trying to stall any good work.

We're portrayed as a 'villain': SC during pollution hearing

We're portrayed as a 'villain': SC during pollution hearing

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the states in the National Capital Region (NCR) to implement the orders of the panel on air quality management to curb air pollution while ruing that some sections of the media have 'portrayed' it as a 'villain' which wants to close down schools in New Delhi.

Average housing prices up 3-10% in Jul-Sep

Average housing prices up 3-10% in Jul-Sep

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Average housing price across eight cities rose 3-10 per cent year-on-year in July-September this year, while office rent grew up to 13 per cent on higher demand for properties, according to Knight Frank India. Bengaluru property market saw highest growth in average housing price as well as average office rent during the third quarter of the 2022 calendar year as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year, property consultant Knight Frank India said in its report 'India Real Estate - Office and Residential Market July-September 2022'. As per the data of primary housing market, the average price in Bengaluru rose 10 per cent to Rs 5,428 per square feet in July-September quarter from Rs 4,928 per square feet in the year-ago period.

SC to set up fresh bench to hear pleas of home buyers against Amrapali

SC to set up fresh bench to hear pleas of home buyers against Amrapali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will constitute a fresh bench to hear the plea of home buyers seeking delivery of their homes booked with the Amprapali group. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala was urged by a counsel for home buyers to set up a fresh bench as the matters pertaining to the Amrapali group were being heard by a bench headed by the then CJI U U Lalit, who demitted office on November 8. "I will constitute a bench," the CJI said. The plea was mentioned by lawyer M L Lahoty, appearing for home buyers.

Pune farmer becomes millionaire amid rising tomato prices

Pune farmer becomes millionaire amid rising tomato prices

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Farmer Ishwar Gaykar (36), from Pachghar village in Junnar tehsil of Pune district, had faced a difficult decision of dumping a large quantity of harvested tomatoes in May this year due to low prices.

Sale of mid-segment homes overtakes affordable in India: Knight Frank

Sale of mid-segment homes overtakes affordable in India: Knight Frank

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The sale of mid-segment homes in India has overtaken affordable ones in the first half of calendar year (CY) 2023, a report released on Tuesday showed. It is despite the increase in residential prices in all the major cities in India. The share of premium homes has also gone up during the period.

Delhi panel to meet on Apr 20 to discuss mandatory mask use amid Covid surge

Delhi panel to meet on Apr 20 to discuss mandatory mask use amid Covid surge

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The meeting of DDMA chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal, will review the COVID situation in the national capital, as per notice of the meeting.

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi government again bans firecrackers till January 1

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi government again bans firecrackers till January 1

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

There will be a blanket ban on the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital, including on Diwali, till January 1, 2023, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.

Schools, colleges shut, trucks banned: Delhi's steps to curb pollution

Schools, colleges shut, trucks banned: Delhi's steps to curb pollution

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Delhi government has banned construction and demolition activities in the city till November 21.

DLF's Rajiv Singh tops list of wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneurs

DLF's Rajiv Singh tops list of wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Realty major DLF's chairman Rajiv Singh remains the wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneur with a wealth of Rs 59,030 crore, according to GROHE-HURUN India. With a wealth of Rs 42,270 crore, Mangal Prabhat Lodha and his family of Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group) is at the second position. Arjun Menda & family of Bengaluru-based RMZ Corp debuted at the third position on the list, with a wealth of Rs 37,000 crore.

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The seizure, as per officials, is estimated to be worth over Rs 10 crore in the international market (about Rs 5K-7K per blot) and all the six who have been taken into custody, beginning late last month, are students and youngsters who wanted to make 'easy money' by remaining anonymous within the deep layers of secret internet-based apps and messenger service like WICKR.

Kabaddi players raided in NIA's anti-terror operation in 76 spots in 8 states

Kabaddi players raided in NIA's anti-terror operation in 76 spots in 8 states

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

In a major crackdown on the nexus between gangsters, terrorist groups and drug smugglers based in foreign countries including Pakistan and Canada, the National Investigation Agency conducted raids at 76 locations across eight states on Tuesday and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition and cash to tune of Rs 1.5 crores.

Ishan Kishan's first coach waxes eloquent of his bacha

Ishan Kishan's first coach waxes eloquent of his bacha

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

"His elder brother Raj Kishan was a very talented cricketer. But then the parents needed to take a call that one boy would pursue sport and the other education. So Raj, being the elder sacrificed and pursued a medical degree.

Want To Buy A Home? Read This Please!

Want To Buy A Home? Read This Please!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Prospective buyers must make a well-considered decision regarding whether this is the right time to buy a house, particularly with home loan rates at near-peak levels, and the risk of job losses looming in many sectors.