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Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy. Speaking at the opening of 'Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, Gautam Adani said his group's renewable energy arm, Adani Green Energy, is leading an energy transition that honours the commitment of taking care of the planet not just for this generation and the next but also for generations to come. "As the world's leading solar power developer and India's largest renewable energy company, we are taking very big steps," he said.

Mr Putin, Satisfied With The Destruction?

Mr Putin, Satisfied With The Destruction?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The latest glimpses from Vladimir Putin's brutal war in Ukraine.

'Who will spend so much money when we know the end result?'

'Who will spend so much money when we know the end result?'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'BJP has lot of money. Even a rich person like me is scared of taking on the financial muscle of the BJP.' 'What is the point of throwing money? Result toh aane wala nahi hai.'

Achche Din is here? GDP seen to grow by 7.3%

Achche Din is here? GDP seen to grow by 7.3%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

As per the first advance estimates of national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday, the manufacturing sector output is estimated to grow to 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal compared to 1.3 per cent in 2022-23. Similarly, mining sector growth is estimated at 8.1 per cent in the current fiscal against 4.1 per cent in 2022-23.

Covid: Govt flags increase in 'R' factor to states

Covid: Govt flags increase in 'R' factor to states

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'You may be aware that any increase in 'R' factor above 1.0 is an indicator of spread of COVID-19. Therefore, it is important that the authorities concerned shall be made responsible for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour'

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

One who does good work never gets respect: Gadkari

One who does good work never gets respect: Gadkari

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

He also said there are leaders who stand firm in their ideology but their number is gradually declining.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Bus transporting journalists at Rio Games hit by gunfire

Bus transporting journalists at Rio Games hit by gunfire

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

A bus carrying journalists at the Rio Games was hit by gunfire on a highway between Olympic venues on Tuesday, witnesses said. No one was seriously injured in the incident. The bus was making its way from the Games basketball venue to the main Olympic park when, according to passengers, two shots were heard hitting the vehicle. Windows shattered and flying glass left two people with minor lacerations.

Gopal Rai resigns as Delhi transport minister, presents himself before ACB

Gopal Rai resigns as Delhi transport minister, presents himself before ACB

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Rai claimed that the probe agency is 'totally clueless' to substantiate the graft charges in the scheme, even as opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress termed his resignation a fallout of the ACB probe.

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Centre's new regulations bring cheer to owners of vintage cars in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

On Sunday morning, the sun shone brightly on vintage cars parked in symmetry on the grounds of ITC Maurya in New Delhi. The owners were making sure the old beauties turned up spick and span for a rally organised by ITC Hotels in partnership with the Heritage Motoring Club of India. The rally would end at ITC Grand Bharat in Gurugram, Haryana, later in the day.

Manufacturing pushes Q3 growth to 8.4%; FY24 GDP pegged at 7.6%

Manufacturing pushes Q3 growth to 8.4%; FY24 GDP pegged at 7.6%

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

India's economic growth accelerated to 8.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2023-24, mainly due to good performance by the manufacturing, mining & quarrying and construction sectors. The Indian economy recorded a growth of 8.4 per cent in the third quarter of this fiscal (October-December 2023), according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Thursday.

UP schools, colleges to shut for Ram temple opening, ban on liquor sale too

UP schools, colleges to shut for Ram temple opening, ban on liquor sale too

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Terming this occasion as special, CM Yogi said that liquor shops should be kept closed in the state on January 22.

Curbs, Kashmir shutdown persist on Day 57

Curbs, Kashmir shutdown persist on Day 57

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Main markets and other business establishments across the Valley remained shut and public transport was off the roads.

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

Normal life remains crippled in Kashmir for 53rd day

Normal life remains crippled in Kashmir for 53rd day

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Classes were not held in most schools across Kashmir as students did not turn up due to the prevailing situation, they said.

Private car owners must pay more for diesel: JD-U

Private car owners must pay more for diesel: JD-U

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav on Monday suggested selling of diesel at higher prices to private car owners, hotels and malls to fund fuel subsidy for farmers and public transport sector.

Parliament inauguration amid protests: Heavy security in Lutyens' Delhi

Parliament inauguration amid protests: Heavy security in Lutyens' Delhi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar, about two kilometres from Parliament, said that they will go ahead with their 'Mahila Mahapanchayat' near the new building at any cost.

Day 45: Some semblance of normalcy in Kashmir

Day 45: Some semblance of normalcy in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Though markets and commercial establishments remained shut and students stayed away from schools.

Parl intruders considered self-immolation as an option

Parl intruders considered self-immolation as an option

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The five accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case have revealed they explored the idea of self-immolation after applying fire-resistent gel on their body to create more dramatic scenes without hurting themselves and get media attention, Delhi Police officials said on Saturday.

Day 23: Normal life continues to remain hit in Kashmir

Day 23: Normal life continues to remain hit in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The security personnel deployed to maintain law and order stayed put even as restrictions were lifted from most areas of the valley.

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

This is the second time in a week that the Karnataka state capital is witnessing such severe waterlogging.

Where Children Play With Snakes!

Where Children Play With Snakes!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

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Oscar Fernandes' plans for the transport sector

Oscar Fernandes' plans for the transport sector

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Roads and national highways are the lifeline of the country, says Oscar Fernandes.

Nirbhaya Fund gets additional Rs 1,000 crore in interim Budget

Nirbhaya Fund gets additional Rs 1,000 crore in interim Budget

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Cabinet has already cleared two proposals that will receive support from the fund.

Polls Over, BJP, Congress Faced With MSP Hike Promise

Polls Over, BJP, Congress Faced With MSP Hike Promise

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

If states have to fall in line with MSPs declared by political parties, they will have to do so in violation of central order or bear the full expense of the surplus procured at above MSP rates.

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

In view of an 'improvement' in the air quality, the Delhi government has decided to resume physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions and reopen government offices from November 29, environment minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.

Sidda, DKS finalise cabinet with Cong high command, likely to have 20 ministers

Sidda, DKS finalise cabinet with Cong high command, likely to have 20 ministers

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Karnataka chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar on Friday discussed the modalities of cabinet formation in the state with the party leadership in Delhi and are learnt to have shortlisted some names of ministers and their portfolios.

Bengal BJP hires 7 trains to ferry partymen for stir against TMC govt

Bengal BJP hires 7 trains to ferry partymen for stir against TMC govt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Senior BJP leader and former state president of the party, Rahul Sinha, told PTI on Monday that all trains have either left from or would be leaving for their destinations in a few hours' time.

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In many states, aggregators operate without a licence; in others, with the risk of the licence being revoked by any regional transport office on the slightest pretext.

Air India starts vacating offices from govt properties

Air India starts vacating offices from govt properties

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The Air India Group has started vacating its offices, which are currently being operated from government-owned properties, from this month, as part of its strategy to consolidate workspaces across the country. The loss-making Air India and its international budget arm Air India Express were taken over by the Tata Group on January 27 this year, after successfully winning the bid for the airline on October 8, last year. Besides these two airlines, Tata Group also holds a majority 51 per cent stake in Vistara, its joint venture airline with Singapore Airlines (SIA), and a 83.67 per cent stake in budget carrier, AirAsia India.

Lessons Congress Learnt From Karnataka Win

Lessons Congress Learnt From Karnataka Win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

It should announce its candidates 45 days before the elections; trust rooted leaders; start its campaign focused on five guarantees six months before elections.

Delhi Metro's 'driver-less' trains hit the track

Delhi Metro's 'driver-less' trains hit the track

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The trial run of Delhi Metro's swanky new 'driver-less' trains began on Tuesday, setting the ball rolling on what promises to be a technological feat in the country's public transport system in little more than a year, when they will run on 'unattended' mode.

Brazil World Cup expenditure overshot budget limit by 50 per cent

Brazil World Cup expenditure overshot budget limit by 50 per cent

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

'They said the World Cup would help Brazil take a huge leap forwards in terms of public transportation but all they did was the stadiums'

After Lingayat party chief, BJP picks Vokkaliga as leader of opposition

After Lingayat party chief, BJP picks Vokkaliga as leader of opposition

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP national general Secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam, BJP state unit president B Y Vijayendra, and former chief ministers B S Yediyurappa and Basavaraj Bommai were among those present at the legislature party meeting, where R Ashoka was picked as its leader.

Devise way to allow people to use local trains: HC to Maha

Devise way to allow people to use local trains: HC to Maha

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The court said people are losing jobs, while hearing a plea by lawyers seeking permission to board suburban trains.

Maratha Quota Bill Passed: Why's Jarange Still On Fast?

Maratha Quota Bill Passed: Why's Jarange Still On Fast?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'The (Maratha) community people have understood that this is the same reservation that they were given earlier also (but was later struck down)'