News for 'Bharat Stage'

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Buying a car, particularly a diesel-powered one, is set to pinch the customers' pockets even more from the next financial year, as the second phase of Bharat Stage VI (BSVI) emission norms kicks in. The rules require cars to be compliant with real driving emission (RDE) norms, which measure pollutants emitted by cars while they are being driven on the road, unlike in a laboratory test. The norms may increase the cost of producing diesel vehicles by nearly Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000, and petrol-powered ones by Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000, analysts said.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

Why Hero exited the joint venture

Why Hero exited the joint venture

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

The pollution rules set to be enforced from 2015 require heavy investment in R&D, new tech.

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.

Bharat spurs growth of FMCG companies

Bharat spurs growth of FMCG companies

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

While sales momentum from rural areas may last another three to six months, sales growth in urban areas could stage a comeback by next year's June quarter as people learn to live with the coronavirus and economic activity gradually improves in the cities.

SHOCKING! 2,374 IAF Crashes. 1,305 Pilots Killed

SHOCKING! 2,374 IAF Crashes. 1,305 Pilots Killed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

During these seven decades, the IAF has lost 2,374 aircraft to crashes. They include 1,126 fighters and 1,248 non-combat aircraft. In addition, 229 trainers and 196 helicopters have crashed. These crashes have resulted in the deaths of 1,305 skilled pilots, note Ajai Shukla and Devesh Kapur.

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'They have no incentive to be part of either the NDA or INDIA at this stage, but they may hedge their bets towards the winning coalition in the post-poll setting.'

'I am the aachar in Bharat'

'I am the aachar in Bharat'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'Bharat is a Salman Khan film, where the main course is Salman Khan.' 'I am the aachar or papad in it.' 'It's on the table, so if you are fond of papad, then please have it with the main course.'

Bengaluru court orders Twitter to block Congress, yatra handles

Bengaluru court orders Twitter to block Congress, yatra handles

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A dedicated commercial court for Bengaluru Urban District has directed micro-blogging site Twitter to block the handles of the Indian National Congress (INC) and its 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' till the next date of hearing.

KCR's daughter Kavitha quizzed for 9 hrs in Delhi excise policy

KCR's daughter Kavitha quizzed for 9 hrs in Delhi excise policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The agency will also record Kavitha's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.

Sambhaji Bhide in soup for remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Sambhaji Bhide in soup for remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

In the past too, Bhide has drawn flak for his controversial comments.

PIX: Top order collapse leaves India on the brink!

PIX: Top order collapse leaves India on the brink!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and then reduced India to 151/5 to put themselves in the box seat in the World Test Championship final.

'Incredibly enriching': Modi takes sortie on Tejas jet

'Incredibly enriching': Modi takes sortie on Tejas jet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

"The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential," he said.

EVs to drive auto capex up by Rs 70,630 crore in 5 years

EVs to drive auto capex up by Rs 70,630 crore in 5 years

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Automobile manufacturers, new and old, as well as ancillary suppliers are set to spend a combined Rs 70,630 crore over the next five years on either entering the electric vehicle segment or stepping up their presence in it. Data culled from announcements made by firms shows India, the world's fifth largest automobile market, is poised to receive one of the biggest capex pushes ever to fuel the transition from internal combustion engines to electric motors and batteries as part of a green drive. The EV push, egged on by the government's emphasis on electric mobility to meet its net zero targets, is expected to yield at least 25 electric vehicles - new ones as well as electrified versions of existing vehicles running on internal combustion engines.

Telangana is India's Afghanistan, KCR its Taliban: Sharmila

Telangana is India's Afghanistan, KCR its Taliban: Sharmila

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

While talking to mediapersons in Mahbubabad, Sharmila said, "He (KCR) is a dictator, he is a tyrant, there is no Indian Constitution in Telangana, there is only KCR's Constitution. Telangana is the Afghanistan of India and KCR is its Taliban."

BSNL staff strike work, stage sit-ins

BSNL staff strike work, stage sit-ins

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

BSNL was formed on Oct 1, 2000 and it had decided to included all the Central level Government Officers and employees, who were working on DOT basis, in BSNL fold and accordingly, group 'B' and group 'C' employees and group 'D' officers were included in BSNL. But still, the officers of group 'A', currently working as GM and DGM, have not been included in BSNL and they have been working on deputation as central level administrative officers.

Gay rights activist Onir's Lit Fest talk cancelled over threats

Gay rights activist Onir's Lit Fest talk cancelled over threats

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The organisers were told by "government sources" that security issues could arise due to Dhar's presence

Congress calls for Bharat Bandh on Sep 10 over rising fuel prices

Congress calls for Bharat Bandh on Sep 10 over rising fuel prices

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The common man was bearing the brunt of the escalating prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas, the Congress said.

Mumbai needs 80 mn litres of petrol, diesel a mth

Mumbai needs 80 mn litres of petrol, diesel a mth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

With the new Bharat Stage IV emission norms coming into effect from Thursday, oil companies are gearing up to meet the requirements of Mumbai, an official said on Friday.

Dynasty politics, corruption, appeasement must quit India: BJP

Dynasty politics, corruption, appeasement must quit India: BJP

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The three ills of 'dynasticism, corruption and appeasement' politics must quit India in the best interest of the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Wednesday as it commemorated the Quit India movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi on this day in 1942.

The Rs 8.25 lakh Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 BSIV soon in India

The Rs 8.25 lakh Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 BSIV soon in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The major highlight of this New BS IV model will be the 2.0L 4-cylinder TCDI diesel engine.

4 arrested in Indore for assaulting bangle seller; Hindu outfit stages protest

4 arrested in Indore for assaulting bangle seller; Hindu outfit stages protest

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The police have so far arrested four persons for allegedly assaulting a bangle seller for apparently using a 'fake' name while selling his goods to women in Govind Nagar of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Tuesday.

'One nation, one election is a very funny suggestion'

'One nation, one election is a very funny suggestion'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'This means the remedy will be worse than the disease. The thing which you want to avoid will happen.'

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most cars still run under BSIII standard.

Modi under grip of Congress-phobia, not concerned for Manipur: Gogoi

Modi under grip of Congress-phobia, not concerned for Manipur: Gogoi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi also alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party's nationalism is "fake" and "they are not patriots".

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Sources said while the Congress units of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will hold separate discussions on May 26 on their preparations and actions to be taken, the party will also hold strategy meets on Chhattisgarh on May 27.

Did 'Modi Ki Guarantee' Work Its Magic?

Did 'Modi Ki Guarantee' Work Its Magic?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Narendra D Modi and his party campaigned in these elections uncharacteristically without any big ideas. Of course, winning each election at all costs could be a big idea as well, observes Shekhar Gupta.

On AAP's threat to boycott Opposition meet, Congress says...

On AAP's threat to boycott Opposition meet, Congress says...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said a decision on whether to oppose the Centre's ordinance on the control of administrative services in Delhi would be taken before the Parliament session.

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Rahane's comeback after 15 months was on predictable lines

5 states to vote from Nov 7 to 30; results on Dec 3

5 states to vote from Nov 7 to 30; results on Dec 3

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

While the Congress is in power in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh is ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party, Telangana by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Mizoram by the Mizo National Front.

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar return moist-eyed, elevated, after spending an evening with clowns and derring-do stunt artistes at Rambo Circus.

Smaller cars ceding ground to bigger, pricey models

Smaller cars ceding ground to bigger, pricey models

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Size matters on the road. Small is not dominating India's car market any more. The share of cars priced up to Rs 5 lakh in the passenger vehicle market has fallen to 10.5 per cent in the first 11 months of 2021-22, compared with 26 per cent in 2018-19 (FY19), the lowest in four years, according to data from industry sources. Even the share of those in the price range between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 7.5 lakh has dropped to 32.4 per cent in the same period, from 34.9 per cent.

'Everybody is feeling unsafe, not just the minorities'

'Everybody is feeling unsafe, not just the minorities'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'It is not just the religious minorities who are being intimidated or targeted.' 'You see an equal intimidation or effort of intimidation towards anyone who does not agree with the Hindutva interpretation of the Hindu faith.'

Delhi services bill unconstitutional, against spirit of federalism: Oppn

Delhi services bill unconstitutional, against spirit of federalism: Oppn

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The opposition bloc also got support from Telanagana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's BRS, which saw the bill as a move to usurp powers of an elected government in Delhi, and asked the House to vote against it.

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'If they were really serious (about conferring the Bharat Ratna on Savarkar) what were they doing for the last five years?' 'Why do they have to take so long?' 'Gandhi himself never got the Bharat Ratna so it does not really matter.'

Balasore impact: Railways to fill posts in safety category via special drive

Balasore impact: Railways to fill posts in safety category via special drive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The order said that zonal railways should have by now assessed their vacancies and planned for filling them up as per their fresh selection calendars.

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'The Bharat Jodo Yatra successfully resurrected the Rahul Gandhi brand.' 'There's a critical mass that has built up for the Congress and Mr Modi is feeling the heat on the Adani issue, the raids on the BBC offices, the Opposition getting together.'