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VW aims to drive in 15% sales growth this year

VW aims to drive in 15% sales growth this year

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Volkswagen Passenger Cars is targeting a volume sales growth of about 15 per cent in the country in 2024, even as it expects the Indian passenger vehicle (PV) industry to grow by 5-7 per cent in the current year, its India brand director, Ashish Gupta, said on Thursday. This means the company is expecting to grow 2-3 times faster than the Indian PV industry in 2024. But globally, the German automaker is expecting just 3 per cent rise in sales this year, down from 12 per cent last year.

Jaipur man released from Pak prison after 36 years

Jaipur man released from Pak prison after 36 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

'I kept my hope alive', says wife of Gajanand Sharma.

Clicked! Sunny Leone, In Bed

Clicked! Sunny Leone, In Bed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Kajol celebrates cotton candy day... Kriti wraps up a shoot...Ishaan visits the Tate Modern...

Fresh trouble for Gehlot, BJP MP files money-laundering complaint with ED

Fresh trouble for Gehlot, BJP MP files money-laundering complaint with ED

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The complaint against CM's son Vaibhav Gehlot and a man described as the younger Gehlot's business associate seeks action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Modi considering fresh leadership in Rajasthan, says Rajyavardhan Rathore

Modi considering fresh leadership in Rajasthan, says Rajyavardhan Rathore

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Rathore also reacted to the protest in the constituency in support of former MLA Rajpal Singh Shekhawat, saying the BJP is the only party that gives everybody opportunity to move forward.

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The victim's son said he visited the police station in suburban Mumbai that is handling the case multiple times and met the investigating officer, but did not get any cooperation.

LSG Vs RR: The Best Bowlers

LSG Vs RR: The Best Bowlers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Who do you think bowled the best spell in the LSG-RR game?

What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Officials are tight-lipped on the exact menu but it is expected to reflect India's culinary diversity.

Close shave for Amit Shah as his vehicle touches live wire in Rajasthan

Close shave for Amit Shah as his vehicle touches live wire in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The incident occurred when Shah's cavalcade was moving to Parbatsar from Bidiyad village to address an election rally.

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The BJP has fielded 18 MPs, including four Union ministers, for the latest round of assembly polls so far -- seven each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and four in Chhattisgarh.

AirAsia launches daily flight to Jaipur, Chandigarh

AirAsia launches daily flight to Jaipur, Chandigarh

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

AirAsia India CEO Mittu Chandilya, who was here on the Bengaluru-Jaipur launch flight, said both the cities have great potential to expand and hence the airline has set aggressive targets and beginning of flights to the two new routes was a part of the business strategy.

Jaipur marvel: India's fastest built metro begins journey

Jaipur marvel: India's fastest built metro begins journey

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Large number of locals were seen queuing up at the ticket counters.

Jaipur: Chartered aircraft enters restricted space

Jaipur: Chartered aircraft enters restricted space

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A chartered aircraft flying from Muscat to Dhaka entered the restricted airspace over Jodhpur airbase and has been grounded by authorities at the Sanganer Airport in Jaipur.

Now, Root follows Stokes in skipping IPL 2024

Now, Root follows Stokes in skipping IPL 2024

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Root played just three matches for Rajasthan Royals in his IPL debut this year, and Rob Key, managing director of England's men's cricket, had said the 32-year-old "needs a break" after the 50-overs World Cup in India.

1,000 Cases Of Violence Against Women Daily

1,000 Cases Of Violence Against Women Daily

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Cruelty by the husband (or his relatives) accounted for about 40 per cent of these cases. Delhi reported the highest number of cases of crimes against women (12,552) followed by Mumbai with over 5,000 cases.

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

What work in Jaipur's favour are lower costs, a good talent pool, better quality of life, and proximity to the Delhi National Capital Region

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

LSG Vs RR: The Best Batters

LSG Vs RR: The Best Batters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Who do you think batted best in the LSG-RR encounter?

Inzy in Jaipur?

Inzy in Jaipur?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

WFI invite Bajrang, Vinesh, retired Sakshi for national trials

WFI invite Bajrang, Vinesh, retired Sakshi for national trials

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The WFI, while announcing the trials on March 10-11, also included the names of Bajrang (65kg freestyle), Vinesh (55kg) and Sakshi (62kg), who had announced her retirement from the sport in "frustration" the day Sanjay Singh was elected president.

WFI chaos: Sakshi, Bajrang threaten agitation

WFI chaos: Sakshi, Bajrang threaten agitation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Sakshi, Bajrang accuse WFI of using devious means to get suspension lifted, threaten fresh protest

Jaipur blast: Medical student questioned

Jaipur blast: Medical student questioned

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Police summoned them on the basis of clues provided by some of those arrested for alleged involvement in the Ahmedabad explosions.

India's Anju returns from Pakistan to meet family

India's Anju returns from Pakistan to meet family

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Anju, an Indian mother of two children who travelled to Pakistan to marry her Facebook friend, returned to India through the Wagah-Attari border on Wednesday, officials said.

Former J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik raided by CBI

Former J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik raided by CBI

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The federal agency started its operation in the morning, with around 100 officers mobilised to swoop down at the 30 locations in multiple cities of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan, besides Delhi and Mumbai, the officials said.

Jaipur gears up for Salman Rushdie

Jaipur gears up for Salman Rushdie

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

With unprecedented security on the eve of the Jaipur Literature Festival, it seems like it's only a matter of when Salman Rushdie arrives rather than if.

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.'

Jaipur's 'Rajmata' hits the streets against palace entry lockdown

Jaipur's 'Rajmata' hits the streets against palace entry lockdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The erstwhile royal family of Jaipur on Thursday took its battle with Jaipur Development Authority over Raj Mahal Palace to the streets with 'Rajamata' Padmini Devi taking out a rally in which scores of her supporters participated.

Jaipur blasts: 42 Bangladeshis arrested

Jaipur blasts: 42 Bangladeshis arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2008

With the needle of suspicion pointing to Bangladesh-based militant group Harkatul Jihadi Islamia (HUJI), 42 suspected Bangladeshis were arrested in Jaipur district on the charge of staying illegally.

Hit-And-Run Cases: Conviction Rate Below 50%

Hit-And-Run Cases: Conviction Rate Below 50%

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Hit-and-run cases are those in which drivers, who cause the accidents, flee from the spot and do not inform the police.

Serial blasts rock Jaipur economy

Serial blasts rock Jaipur economy

Rediff.com15 May 2008

On Tuesday morning tour operators were juggling dates as they struggled to find rooms in Jaipur in what has traditionally been the lean season. On Wednesday, they were doing it again -- but this time because foreign tourists were fleeing from the Pink City, as advisories exercising caution were put out by tour operators.

Indian-Americans condemn Jaipur blasts

Indian-Americans condemn Jaipur blasts

Rediff.com14 May 2008

As they watched pictures of ghastly incidents on their TV sets, Indians stood shocked and many who had their loved ones in Jaipur tried frantically to contact them. Condemning Tuesday's blasts, in which at least 60 people were killed and 200 injured, Indian National Overseas Congress appealed to all communities to maintain communal harmony.

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"I sometimes think of leaving it, but the chief minister's post doesn't leave me," Ashok Gehlot famously said earlier this year, in part as a signal to the Congress top brass not to pick someone else for the job if the party wins the assembly polls.

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu beat Goa; Delhi's hopes dashed

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu beat Goa; Delhi's hopes dashed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Suresh Lokeshwar (52) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (65) struck half-centuries to help Tamil Nadu complete the formalities and win their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Goa by seven wickets, in Porvorim on Monday.

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Played The Best Knock?

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Does Riyan Parag get your vote?

Maharaja of Jaipur Bhawani Singh cremated

Maharaja of Jaipur Bhawani Singh cremated

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The mortal remains of the last titular Maharaja of Jaipur Brigadier Bhawani Singh was consigned to flames in Jaipur on Monday with full state honours. Padmanabh Singh, his grandson who was adopted by the maharaja, lit the pyre amid the chanting of vedic mantras at 'Gaitore Ki Chatriya', the crematorium of royal family at Amber road.

Khar to visit Ajmer dargah, Jaipur

Khar to visit Ajmer dargah, Jaipur

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Hina Rabbani Khar, who is in India on her maiden visit as Pakistan foreign minister, will pay a visit to the revered Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on Thursday before going back home.

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, arrested on charges of gunning down his senior officer and three passengers on a moving train last week, has now been booked for promoting enmity between groups, while a court in Mumbai on Monday extended his police custody till August 11.

Vasundhara Raje's son behind confining BJP MLA in resort, alleges father

Vasundhara Raje's son behind confining BJP MLA in resort, alleges father

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meena, however, refused to elaborate on the incident, which is seen as an attempt at 'badabandi' -- holing up elected leaders in resorts as a show of strength.

Modi flags challenges in the fast growing cross-border e-com

Modi flags challenges in the fast growing cross-border e-com

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday suggested the G20 trade ministers to work collectively to ensure equitable competition between large and small sellers as there are challenges in the fast growing cross-border e-commerce. In a video message at the G20 Trade and Investment Minister's meeting here, he also emphasised on the need to address the problems faced by consumers in fair price discovery and grievance handling mechanisms. "Digitising processes and use of e-commerce have the potential to enhance market access. "I am glad that your group is working on the 'High Level Principles for the Digitalization of Trade Documents'. These principles can help countries in implementing cross-border electronic trade measures, and reduce compliance burdens.

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kohli's 113* or Buttler's 100*? Which inning did you prefer?