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Centre moves HC seeking time on demolitions

Centre moves HC seeking time on demolitions

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The affidavit is likely to come up for hearing on Friday.

No police memorial in Delhi?

No police memorial in Delhi?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

The GoM's recommendation will go to the Cabinet for a final decision.

CBI questions Hooda in Panchkula land allotment scam

CBI questions Hooda in Panchkula land allotment scam

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday questioned former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in connection with alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 industrial plots at Panchkula, by Haryana Urban Development Authority.

Centre keen to develop Agra as model tourist spot

Centre keen to develop Agra as model tourist spot

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

As Taj Mahal was named one of the seven wonders of the world in an unofficial global poll, the Centre today said it is keen on developing the Agra city as a model tourist destination.

'Diplomacy without economic inputs meaningless'

'Diplomacy without economic inputs meaningless'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

Baru, who has held top editorial positions in several dailies, said trade creates greater security through interdependence and prosperity is a necessary condition for power.

Property prices might come down in Delhi-NCR

Property prices might come down in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Property prices will come down once there is a steady supply in the Delhi market, which could happen in the next three to four years.

Naidu misses appointment due to AI flight delay; airline says pilot stuck in traffic

Naidu misses appointment due to AI flight delay; airline says pilot stuck in traffic

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The flight was scheduled to depart at 1.45 pm but due to the non-availability of the pilot it could take off only at 2.30 pm.

PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line

PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line on Dec 30

Traders resume anti-sealing agitation

Traders resume anti-sealing agitation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

After a brief hiatus, traders in Delhi on Monday resumed their anti-sealing agitation with some of their leaders courting arrest in West Delhi.

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

While Modi will be performing yoga along with thousands of people at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, his cabinet colleagues Singh and Jaitley have been assigned the task of leading the 2nd IYD programmes in Lucknow and Mumbai respectively.

J&K to provide insurance cover to councillors

J&K to provide insurance cover to councillors

Rediff.com7 May 2005

The minister said financial constraints will not hamper the development process of the municipal corporation.\n

Ex-Patna DM gets bail in flood relief scam

Ex-Patna DM gets bail in flood relief scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The registration of a case against Goswami, who was named by Time magazine as a Young Asian Hero, had shocked the country.

Laws to check property prices likely

Laws to check property prices likely

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Taking note of the spurt in property prices in urban areas of the country, the Centre said on Friday it was considering framing a suitable model legislation for adoption by the state governments to keep a check on further escalations.

Why shops are being sealed in Delhi

Why shops are being sealed in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

A primer on how the issue came to the forefront and how it could force 44,000 shopkeepers in the national capital to shut shop.

Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation accepted

Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation accepted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

A Rashtrapati Bhawan communique said President A P J Abdul Kalam on Tuesday accepted Azad's resignation.

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

17 MLAs of the TDP were suspended from the assembly for disrupting CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's address on the Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020.

UP chief secretary removed after SC directive

UP chief secretary removed after SC directive

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Employment, R Ramani has been given additional charge of Chief Secretary, an official release said.

Former Patna DM to be interrogated

Former Patna DM to be interrogated

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

'Land issues are ubiquitous across nations'

'Land issues are ubiquitous across nations'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

After the Maharashtra government has scrapped the Mumbai redevelopment plan, there could be major change in state policy.

Pet projects, tea on menu at PM Modi's party

Pet projects, tea on menu at PM Modi's party

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious projects such as the Clean India campaign and the MP Model Village scheme will be taken up during the high tea for National Democratic Alliance MPs on Sunday evening with a view to seek their support and participation for its success.

Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Centre this year

Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Centre this year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Of the 100 cities 20 were to get funding in 2015-16.

Divestment options still open: Azad

Divestment options still open: Azad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

United Progressive Allaince government has not closed its doors on divestment and the options are very much there, Union Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Wednesday.

Agnivesh alleges Jharkhand govt conspiracy behind attack, no arrests yet

Agnivesh alleges Jharkhand govt conspiracy behind attack, no arrests yet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The 79-year-old activist also demanded an inquiry by a sitting judge of the Jharkhand high court.

ADB ups India aid to $3 bn

ADB ups India aid to $3 bn

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Jaipal Reddy signs Delhi master plan

Jaipal Reddy signs Delhi master plan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

The minister clarified that there would be no sealing in Delhi as the Union government has taken care of all the objections raised during the hearings in the Supreme Court.

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.

Now, a competition to choose 100 smart cities

Now, a competition to choose 100 smart cities

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

States to give choices, Centre to decide by year-end.

$ 300 mn WB loan for Tamil Nadu

$ 300 mn WB loan for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

It will provide funding for urban infrastructure such as water supply and sanitation, underground sewerage schemes, solid waste, street lighting, and urban roads.

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will retain key portfolios in his cabinet, which is expected to be a small one.

Deshmukh holds revenue, R R Patil gets home

Deshmukh holds revenue, R R Patil gets home

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Deshmukh sent the list of portfolios to Maharashtra Governor Mohammad Fazal on Friday morning.

'Government of India should penalise Tamil Nadu government for floods'

'Government of India should penalise Tamil Nadu government for floods'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'The Chennai floods in particular clearly show there is a nexus between corruption, disaster, destruction and death.' 'Urban development in India is the source of all corruption.'

Govt to cut stamp duty on real estate

Govt to cut stamp duty on real estate

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The government on Thursday proposed reduction in stamp duty on real estate deals to less than five per cent in order to prevent tax evasions.

Govt seeks Japanese help for metros

Govt seeks Japanese help for metros

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Govt seeks Japanese help for Delhi, Bangalore metro projects

Veteran Congress leader Sheila Kaul passes away at 101

Veteran Congress leader Sheila Kaul passes away at 101

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Kaul, a sister-in-law of Jawaharlal Nehru and oldest surviving former Parliamentarian, died, aged 101.