Congress on the backfoot, BJP isolated

The political situation in the country is fluid and could change significantly. But as things stand, India could be headed for an unstable minority government dependent on uncertain......

TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

President Pratibha Patil on Monday addressed Parliament for the last time as President when she flagged off the Budget session. Here's the text of her speechHonourable Members I welcome you to this......

Bandh: Oppn fuels public angst over price hike

The combined Opposition's call for a Bharat Bandh on Monday has brought most of the country to a near standstill. Rediff.com correspondents report from across the country: Mumbai: Senior BJP leader......

Delhi Metro's Airport Express to open on Feb 23

Delhi Metro's Airport Express, the country's first corridor to come up on Public-Private- Partnership mode, will roll out for public on Wednesday, turning Delhiites' dream of a hassle-free ride to......

MGM Grand plans to open hotel in Delhi

Las Vegas-based hotel-casino MGM Grand has firmed up plans to check into the hospitality district near the international airport in Delhi.This will be MGM's first destination in India, and it......

Adani takes control of NDTV, buys promoters stake at 17% premium

Adani group on Friday gained full control of news broadcaster NDTV after it acquired most of founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy's stake at a premium of almost 17 per cent over the rate it paid to......

New Hyderabad airport is now ready for landing

In a historic moment for Hyderabad, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad will receive its first commercial test flights ahead of the start of commercial operations from March 16.......