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Government clearances have got faster but lack of promoter interest stalls projects
May 25, 2016 8:39 am
Land acquisition problems, as a reason for stalling of project implementation, have come down to under seven per cent over the last two years, down from 16 per cent in 2013-14 and 13 per cent in 2012-13.
Demand-driven boost to economy rides on rains, rural income, Pay Commission’s hike
May 25, 2016 7:58 am
The biggest impact of the Pay Commission awards will be in the housing segment in smaller cities.
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‘I can’t accept my death’: Smit Machchhar recalls axe attack by co-pilot on flydubai flight
Updated: October 18, 2026 06:49 IST
Captain Smit Machchhar stayed alive after his co-pilot hit him with a crash axe on a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight. All 180 people on board got off safely.
US Iran War Live Updates: Saudi Arabia says intercepted 4 drones over Riyadh, other regions
Updated: October 18, 2026 06:31 IST
Saudi Arabia said that it had intercepted four drones, including over the capital Riyadh, as the country comes under repeated fire from Yemen's Houthis.
Struck off in SIR, told to swear they’re new voters: Maharashtra asks EC to fix Form 6
Updated: October 18, 2026 06:23 IST
Proposal would drop “New Voters” from the title of Form 6 and let the deleted cite their old EPIC number. It lands as 20 states bring “left out” voters back through that very form.
The death of a family, helped along by a ‘murder’: 9 years later, Kerala Police say have a case
October 18, 2026 06:17 IST
The Koodathils, owning assets worth approximately Rs 100 crore, were once close to the Travancore royal family. Accused Raveendran Nair, who lived nearby, cultivated a close relationship with them
‘I’m a public representative, yet I faced this’: Uttarakhand minister who accused husband of assault
October 18, 2026 06:14 IST
After filing an FIR against her husband alleging physical abuse, harassment and threats, the minister says she went public to encourage women to speak out against domestic violence
Tavleen Singh writes: Directionless cockroaches
October 18, 2026 06:08 IST
Paranoid hysteria, on the part of governments, is usually seen when they feel insecure and confused. Is this what is happening? Whatever the reason, it is important for the Prime Minister to pay attention to the thousands of people who come out to join any protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party.
18 dead in Kolkata pandal stampede where rain and rumour led to perfect storm
Updated: October 18, 2026 06:06 IST
First responders and officials said the stampede appeared to have been triggered by an announcement at the Chorbagan puja pandal that led to chaos.
Attacks on Left book stalls mark a turbulent Durga Puja for CPI(M)
October 18, 2026 05:47 IST
A senior CPI(M) leader said the party’s book stalls had faced attacks during the TMC’s regime too, but not on such a scale.
Navratri surge: Gujarat sees highest ever single-day electricity demand of 29,822 MW
October 18, 2026 05:46 IST
State signs pact with NTPC, Assam, to meet post-Diwali need; urges people to “use electricity judiciously in national interest”
Youth connect: 18 young achievers share their personal encounter with RSS, changed perceptions in centenary book
October 18, 2026 05:20 IST
Book carries special message from Bhagwat, foreword by Sunil Ambekar
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