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Terrorist involved in civilian killings among 5 gunned down in Shopian

Terrorist involved in civilian killings among 5 gunned down in Shopian

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

A police spokesperson said two of the four recent cases of target killings in Srinagar and Bandipora have been solved with the elimination of the terrorists involved in these incidents.

Karnataka imposes lockdown like restrictions from May 10-24

Karnataka imposes lockdown like restrictions from May 10-24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

All shops and commercial establishments, hotels, pubs and bars will remain closed during this period, Yediyurappa said.

'Auto drivers in Trivandrum do not return balance amount'

'Auto drivers in Trivandrum do not return balance amount'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Rediff readers share their experience of autos and taxis in India.

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The opposition has been critical of the Centre's handling of the situation, accusing it of not doing enough to ease the hardships of the migrant workers, many of whom have lost their jobs during the lockdown which started on March 25.

Gauri offers a peek into SRK's office

Gauri offers a peek into SRK's office

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Meet the love of Anil Kapoor's life... Arjun remembers his mother...

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Within three weeks of lifting its mask mandate, the Delhi government on Friday made masks mandatory at public places with immediate effect, and imposed a fine of Rs 500 for any violation as coronavirus cases rise in the city again.

Five men gang rape two women in Goa, arrested

Five men gang rape two women in Goa, arrested

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Two Delhi-based women were allegedly gang raped and assaulted by five men, who posed as officers of the anti-narcotic cell of police, at a flat in Anjuna beach village in North Goa, police said on Wednesday.

How Rafale will be inducted in the IAF

How Rafale will be inducted in the IAF

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The entire base must be spic and span with flags fluttering along the roads. Everything that moves will be washed and bedecked with the best while everything that is static will be painted afresh, observes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Can you help this Indian achieve aviation history?

I-T dept to recover service tax dues from radio cabs: FM

I-T dept to recover service tax dues from radio cabs: FM

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Some radio taxi operators are avoiding service tax payments, forcing the revenue department to take necessary steps, including coercive measures, to recover the dues, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

Uber objects to fare limits, higher permit fees

Uber objects to fare limits, higher permit fees

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Uber has received support from 118,000 riders to its online petition against some of the rules.

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

US taxi-hailing firm raises the money from Saudi Public Investment Fund to support global expansion.

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The conversion from ownership to taxi hiring services is gaining ground.

Don't need 'foolish' theories about millennials: Rahul

Don't need 'foolish' theories about millennials: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'What India needs isn't propaganda, manipulated news cycles & foolish theories about millennials, but a concrete plan to #FixTheEconomy that we can all get behind,' Gandhi said in a tweet.

Cab companies can't be blamed for drivers' misdeeds: HC

Cab companies can't be blamed for drivers' misdeeds: HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The high court also told app-based taxi service provider, Ola cabs that it was inclined to allow only CNG-based cabs to provide point to point service in the national capital.

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The government's decision to stop surge pricing by app-based taxi companies Uber and Ola ignores the basic principles of economics to appease a vocal section of the vote bank.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

A Dzire not to be Swift

A Dzire not to be Swift

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Maruti has plans to rev up sales of the Dzire, India's fourth most-sold car, by relaunching it.

Meru to check drivers' Aadhaar every time you book a ride

Meru to check drivers' Aadhaar every time you book a ride

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Radio taxi service provider Meru Cabs is planning to put in place the next level of driver verification, one liked to biometric identification tool Aadhaar.

Uber, Ola may have to stop surge pricing

Uber, Ola may have to stop surge pricing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says surge pricing is daylight robbery and no responsible govt can allow that.

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Comment by SoftBank board member sets off talk of Ola-Uber merger.

Seen these Vijay Deverakonda movies?

Seen these Vijay Deverakonda movies?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

As his new film World Famous Lover gets ready for release, Subhash K Jha lists five roles that define Vijay Deverakonda's superstardom.

Bigg Boss 10: The most yucky moment this season

Bigg Boss 10: The most yucky moment this season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The baap beti and their shock and awe moments: Will it win TRPs, asks Divya Nair.

When Serena Williams did not finish...

When Serena Williams did not finish...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Serena Williams has won 21 Grand Slam titles but failed to finish 5km run in Miami, Florida.

Popular chemist among 3 shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir

Popular chemist among 3 shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The 68-year-old Bindroo, who ran Bindroo Medicate, was shot at by the assailants point blank at his pharmacy, a police official said, adding he was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead.

What prompted China's Baidu to buy stake in Uber

What prompted China's Baidu to buy stake in Uber

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

To take on China's Alibaba, Baidu bought stake in Uber.

'The <I>bechara</I> attitude in women must go'

'The bechara attitude in women must go'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Women need to stop feeling victimised and helpless all the time, says founder of India's first all-women taxi service, Revathi Roy. For those who are willing to risk, and move ahead of the challenges, the sky is the limit, she beckons.

Asha Bhosle's son Hemant passes away

Asha Bhosle's son Hemant passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Hemant was undergoing treatment for cancer in Scotland, where he succumbed to the illness on September 26.

Surge pricing: Ola, Uber to come under CCI lens

Surge pricing: Ola, Uber to come under CCI lens

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

A surge in taxi fares earlier led Maharashtra govt to set up committee to recommend prices for these players

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Ola said it has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, and will launch operations in South Wales by September.

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the covid-19 cases, the government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week 'total lockdown' across the state to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Delivery staff are among the worst affected by Delhi's air pollution

Delivery staff are among the worst affected by Delhi's air pollution

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The delivery staff who drop off packages for online retail giants or food or ferry passengers around the city in their taxis are among the worst affected by the capital's foul air.

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Uber says it is engaging with state govt to explain why its business model encourages savings for customers.

The past, present and future of Tata Nano

The past, present and future of Tata Nano

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Nano was launched in Sri Lanka late last month as the first foreign destination for Tata's smallest car.

Modi's plan to privatise Railways nearly derails

Modi's plan to privatise Railways nearly derails

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Railway route privatisation is not as rosy it looks as there is no bar on competition on one hand and demand-risks outweigh the benefits on other, even though the private operator is free to fix the tariffs, warns a report.

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The stabber was upset over not getting admission into a university.

How cities find new ways to travel

How cities find new ways to travel

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The newest concept is motorcycle taxis.

These auto drivers were happy to help!

These auto drivers were happy to help!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Rajesh Pillai recounts two pleasant experiences he had with auto drivers. You can share yours too.

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Tariff cap offers Ola relief in battle with Uber. Though it might hurt their earnings, Ola believes the Karnataka High Court's judgement levels the playing field with Uber.

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.