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Govt rejects India's ranking on World Press Freedom Index

Govt rejects India's ranking on World Press Freedom Index

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The minister said the government was committed to ensuring the right to freedom of speech and expression enshrined under Article 19 of the Constitution.

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Santosh had a near-fatal accident during the 2013 Abu Dhabi desert challenge, suffering burns to his neck after his Suzuki MX450X caught fire.

Big electric two-wheeler makers won't plug into motor show

Big electric two-wheeler makers won't plug into motor show

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Even as India overtakes Japan in automotive sales in 2022, moving to third place for the first time, oddly enough the country's biggest motor show is going to see some big hitters give it a clear miss. Some prominent automotive brands have cited high event costs, negligible returns on investment, poor event management, and unfavourable location as reasons for their reluctance to participate. Major pure-play electric two-wheelers, too, are riding past this year's edition of the Auto Expo.

E-scooter race: TVS, Bajaj all charged up, notch up 10K registrations

E-scooter race: TVS, Bajaj all charged up, notch up 10K registrations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

India's incumbent two-wheeler players, led by TVS Motors, are flexing their muscles, having crossed the registration of 10,000 electric two-wheelers for the first time in November this year, according to data from Vahan, the website of the ministry of road transport and highways. The two key incumbent players, TVS Motors and Bajaj Auto, now account for around 15 per cent share of registrations in the month of November. The number will only go up with Hero MotoCorp now joining the bandwagon with its Vida range of electric scooters.

Automobile retail sales rise 11% in Sep on festive fervour, better supplies

Automobile retail sales rise 11% in Sep on festive fervour, better supplies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Automobile retail sales in India rose 11 per cent in September as better supplies from manufacturers enabled dealers to ramp up customer deliveries amid the ongoing festive period, Federation Of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. Last month, total retail sales stood at 14,64,001 units as compared to 13,19,647 units in September 2021. FADA noted that October is expected to witness even better overall sales due to the festive season further gathering steam.

Greaves Mobility joins e-scooter war with Primus prized below Rs 1 lakh

Greaves Mobility joins e-scooter war with Primus prized below Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

With its new premium Primus and Ampere NXG, it is targeting buyers seeking a faster and more stylish ride

Festive season holds hope for consumer appliances, auto cos

Festive season holds hope for consumer appliances, auto cos

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Automotive (auto) and consumer appliance companies are hoping for a bounty from the harvest season after two consecutive dry spells in 2020 and 2021. The season, which also marks the beginning of the regional New Year, kicked in across the country from April 1 - Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra; Ugadi in Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh; Bihu in the Northeast; and Chaitra Navratri in the North. Manufacturers and retailers of cars, two-wheelers, and consumer appliances said they have seen demand pick up year-on-year (YoY) at a brisk pace across categories.

Dakar Rally: India's Rodrigues finishes 10th on stage 10

Dakar Rally: India's Rodrigues finishes 10th on stage 10

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Rodrigues is now placed 11th and Buhler 16th place in the overall standings after 10 stages.

Rajasthan Cong MLA resigns over 'atrocities on Dalits'

Rajasthan Cong MLA resigns over 'atrocities on Dalits'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Miffed over alleged atrocities against Dalits, Congress MLA Pana Chand Meghwal on Monday sent his resignation to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying he doesn't have the right to remain a legislator if he can't protect his community.

CS Santosh to fly back to India, remains under observation

CS Santosh to fly back to India, remains under observation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The 37-year-old Santosh, who was representing the two-wheeler manufacturing giant in one of the world's biggest rallies, suffered the crash last Wednesday and was airlifted to a hospital in Jeddah.

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ajmal in an interview to a media house on Friday had commented on women and Hindu men as well as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, purportedly as a rejoinder to his remarks on 'love jihad'.

Passenger vehicles get a festive high in October; sales see sharp rise

Passenger vehicles get a festive high in October; sales see sharp rise

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales saw a significant growth in October due to increased availability of semiconductor chips and rising consumer confidence. The sales figures during the month - which coincided with the first post-Covid festival season - released by the top ten carmakers saw a jump of 30.7 per cent to 322,885 units in October. Auto companies count wholesales - units dispatched to dealers - as sales.

Electric two-wheeler sales zoom past 550K this year

Electric two-wheeler sales zoom past 550K this year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Electric two-wheelers have zipped past the half-a-million registration mark and achieved a market penetration of 4 per cent at the fag end of Calendar 2022, according to data released by VAHAN. According to VAHAN data for the year (until December 27), 560,000 two-wheelers were registered in the country, up a staggering fourfold over 2021, when only 136,000 were registered, and when electric vehicle penetration was a mere 1.05 per cent. The total number of two-wheelers (internal combustion engine, or ICE, and electric) registered so far in 2022 stands at 14.5 million, up only 12.7 per cent over the previous calendar year.

Sexual assault claims: DCW issues notice to sports ministry, Delhi Police

Sexual assault claims: DCW issues notice to sports ministry, Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Wrestler Divya Kakran defends WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Axis MF sacks 2nd fund manager in two days, no reason given

Axis MF sacks 2nd fund manager in two days, no reason given

Rediff.com21 May 2022

On May 6, the fund house had issued a statement where it had stated that it had launched a suo motu investigation two months ago to probe potential irregularities.

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency and directed officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports.

Marquez chasing a virtual victory in #StayAtHomeGP

Marquez chasing a virtual victory in #StayAtHomeGP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Six-times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez can celebrate his first win of the season on Sunday when the Spaniard takes part in a virtual race from the comfort of his home. The season is not due to start until mid-May at the earliest.

Bulldozer Raj: 'Only recourse is the courts. Political activism seems to be dead'

Bulldozer Raj: 'Only recourse is the courts. Political activism seems to be dead'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'It is obvious that this is both illegal and unconstitutional.'

Minorities Commission notice to Punjab over Bagga's 'turbanless' arrest

Minorities Commission notice to Punjab over Bagga's 'turbanless' arrest

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Bagga's father alleged that Punjab Police personnel didn't even allow his son to wear a turban while they were arresting him.

Malik conspired with Dawood's sister to grab land: Court

Malik conspired with Dawood's sister to grab land: Court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Prima facie, there was evidence to indicate that there was a 'conspiracy' between Hasina Parkar (Ibrahim's sister), Salim Patel (alleged associate of Ibrahim) and Malik to grab the land owned by Munira Plumber and her mother Mariyum Goawala, said R N Rokade, special judge for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

All is not lost for India's Harley-Davidson enthusiasts

All is not lost for India's Harley-Davidson enthusiasts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The country's largest two wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson on Tuesday announced a wide ranging partnership for the Indian market, days after the US cult bike manufacturer announced its exit from the country. As part of the deal, Hero MotoCorp will develop and sell a range of premium motorcycles under the Harley-Davidson brand name in the country. Besides, it will take care of service and parts requirements for the Harley bikes.

G7's oil price cap: Russia offers to help India find a way out

G7's oil price cap: Russia offers to help India find a way out

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Russia has welcomed India's decision to not support the price cap on Russian oil announced by G7 and its allies and offered it cooperation on leasing and building large-capacity ships to overcome the ban on insurance services and tanker chartering in the European Union and Britain to continue buying discounted oil. The offer came as Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting with the Indian Ambassador to Moscow, Pavan Kapoor, on Friday. "The Deputy Prime Minister welcomed India's decision not to support the price cap on Russian oil, which was imposed on December 5 by the G7 countries and their allies," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

K'taka to pass resolution amid border dispute with Maha

K'taka to pass resolution amid border dispute with Maha

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The legislature reiterated the state's stand that the issue is a settled one, and not an inch of land will be given to the neighbouring State.

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight-week interim bail to Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence that had left eight people dead.

Pak-based terror came up in all of Modi's meetings: Shringla

Pak-based terror came up in all of Modi's meetings: Shringla

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

"In all the meetings the Prime Minister had, beginning with US leadership, there was a suo moto recognition of the concerns that Pakistan represents as a country that has in many senses both supported and nurtured cross-border terrorism, including in Afghanistan and from Afghanistan," he said.

Amazon fined for selling sub-standard pressure cookers

Amazon fined for selling sub-standard pressure cookers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on e-commerce major Amazon for selling pressure cookers that did not meet quality standards. The CCPA also directed Amazon to notify the consumers of all these 2,265 pressure cookers sold through its platform, recall the products and reimburse the prices to buyers, the Department of Consumer Affairs said in a statement.

Now, Clubhouse chat targets Muslim women, DCW seeks action

Now, Clubhouse chat targets Muslim women, DCW seeks action

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

In its notice, the panel said it had taken sou-moto cognisance of a video posted online on Twitter which showcased a Clubhouse conversation on the topic 'Muslim gals are more beautiful than Hindu gals'.

The Minister Was Not Expecting Any Question On RTI!

The Minister Was Not Expecting Any Question On RTI!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

It is sad that the legislative pre-consultation on such an important bill is being done in a very biased manner, notes Shailesh Gandhi, former Central Information Commissioner, recounting his experience with Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar.

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

With a passable built material, and decent battery back up, the chances of the phone commanding premium price dwindled quite early. Anybody with a budge of thirty thousand plus will gladly go for something more worthy like Moto X Style

Hindu seer, 5 right wing leaders booked for hate speeches in Pune

Hindu seer, 5 right wing leaders booked for hate speeches in Pune

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Pune police registered a case against Hindu seer Kalicharan Maharaj, right-wing leader Milind Ekbote and four others for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during an event in Pune and hurting religious sentiments, officials said on Wednesday.

Electric vehicle retail sales zoom over three-fold in FY22

Electric vehicle retail sales zoom over three-fold in FY22

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Electric vehicle retail sales in the country witnessed over three-fold jump last fiscal with two-wheeler offtake leading the segment, according to data compiled by automobile dealers' body FADA. Total electric vehicle (EV) retails reached 4,29,217 units in 2021-22, a rise of three-fold from 1,34,821 units in the financial year 2020-21, the industry body said. Total EV sales had stood at 1,68,300 units in the 2019-20 fiscal, it noted.

Sena leader moves SC seeking enquiry into affairs of NCB at Mumbai

Sena leader moves SC seeking enquiry into affairs of NCB at Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Referring to the statement of NCP leader Nawab Malik in which he had cast aspersions on NCB, the plea said it's high time the NCB is probed by a top court judge to unravel the truth.

Ola likely to price its e-scooter in the range of Rs 85,000-1.1 lakh

Ola likely to price its e-scooter in the range of Rs 85,000-1.1 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The entry of SoftBank-backed Ola into the electric scooter (e-scooter) segment is set to power up the overall market and perhaps fast-track the adoption of battery-operated vehicles. But for manufacturers of internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered two-wheelers, such as Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, and TVS Motor, it will be a double whammy. Not only will they have to contend with the aggressive pricing of Ola's scooter and incur a loss at each unit of the e-scooter sold, the volumes of their regular (ICE) models, too, could feel the squeeze, observed analysts. Ola is expected to price its e-scooter in the range of Rs 85,000-1.1 lakh.

Sensex snaps 2-day losing streak; rises 232 points

Sensex snaps 2-day losing streak; rises 232 points

Rediff.com6 May 2020

M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel and Hero MotoCorp. NSE Nifty rose 65.30 points, or 0.71 per cent, to finish at 9,270.90.

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Sulli Deals app creator

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Sulli Deals app creator

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The court at this stage cannot ignore the peculiar facts of the case which reflect upon the severity and gravity of the alleged acts of the accused, it said.

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The attackers then manhandled him and also tortured his driver before fleeing from the scene.

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated gambit to revive Harley-Davidson whose ride in India has been anything but easy since it got here.When automotive firms embark on alliances, it's a roll of the dice on how such marriages will play out.

PIX: Hamilton and Rossi preparing for ride swap

PIX: Hamilton and Rossi preparing for ride swap

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Six times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and MotoGP great Valentino Rossi are preparing for a ride swap in Spain on Monday, with the Briton "super excited" at the prospect.

Sensex tanks 304 pts on last day of 2019; Nifty drops below 12,200

Sensex tanks 304 pts on last day of 2019; Nifty drops below 12,200

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Tech Mahindra was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.51 per cent, followed by Bajaj Auto, RIL, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra, HDFC and TCS.

More bad news hit India's auto sector

More bad news hit India's auto sector

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

After auto components major Bosch Ltd, Sundaram-Clayton, Hero MotoCorp now announce temporary production shut down