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Film Body Condemns Tiger Shroff Car Firing Incident

Film Body Condemns Tiger Shroff Car Firing Incident

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has condemned the firing incident on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, raising concerns about the safety of film personalities. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and an autorickshaw driver, is the second such attack on a film personality, prompting calls for immediate investigation and action from authorities. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has reportedly claimed responsibility, and three suspects were detained on Monday.

Patwari Dies By Suicide, Sons Found Strangled In Car

Patwari Dies By Suicide, Sons Found Strangled In Car

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A patwari in Madhya Pradesh allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a train. Hours later, the bodies of his two sons were discovered inside a locked car near the same railway station, with preliminary examinations suggesting strangulation. Police are investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Mumbai Police Launch Major Probe Into Tiger Shroff Car Firing

Mumbai Police Launch Major Probe Into Tiger Shroff Car Firing

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Mumbai Police have registered an attempt to murder case against three unidentified persons following a firing incident at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car on Sunday evening. The case has been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating potential links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, despite their unverified claim of responsibility.

Bystander Injured In Tiger Shroff Car Firing Is Stable

Bystander Injured In Tiger Shroff Car Firing Is Stable

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Umesh Chauhan, a bystander injured during a firing incident near actor Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu, Mumbai, is in stable condition at KEM Hospital. Three suspects have been apprehended in Rajasthan, reportedly planning to flee to Nepal, and one is linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

SUV Shift Pushes Average Car Loan Size Up 49%

SUV Shift Pushes Average Car Loan Size Up 49%

Rediff.com5 days ago

The rise in loan sizes reflects both higher vehicle prices and a shift from entry-level cars to SUVs.

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's entry-level passenger vehicle market is experiencing a significant recovery, with mini car wholesales surging 86.3 per cent year-on-year in the first half of FY27, driven by improved affordability and stronger overall demand.

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Rediff.com6 days ago

Geopolitical disruptions have made shipping times unpredictable and raised costs for Volvo Car India, which may have to increase vehicle prices if the situation persists, its Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra said on Monday.

Used-Car Sales Set to Surge 15 per cent This Festive Season

Used-Car Sales Set to Surge 15 per cent This Festive Season

Rediff.com6 days ago

More than 40 per cent of Cars24's sales are now linked to rural registration and transport office (RTO) locations, although procurement remains concentrated in urban markets.

McLaren to sell five F1 cars driven by Hamilton, Senna and Brad Pitt

McLaren to sell five F1 cars driven by Hamilton, Senna and Brad Pitt

Rediff.com14 hours ago

McLaren Racing is selling five fully-functioning Formula One cars, including those driven by champions Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, and one tested by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, with prices expected to reach tens of millions of dollars.

Youth On Bail Hits Four People With Car After Dhaba Tiff

Youth On Bail Hits Four People With Car After Dhaba Tiff

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 20-year-old youth, Soumya Ranjan Rath, who was out on bail after a previous fatal car incident, hit four people with his vehicle on Monday in Bhubaneswar after a dispute at an eatery. Police confirmed he was under the influence of alcohol and has been arrested, with actions planned to cancel his bail and driving license.

Kerala CM Dismisses Opposition Claims On Nedumbassery Car Crash Probe

Kerala CM Dismisses Opposition Claims On Nedumbassery Car Crash Probe

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has dismissed Opposition allegations of lapses in the investigation of a high-profile luxury car crash in Nedumbassery that killed three youngsters. Satheesan affirmed that the probe is on the right track, countering claims of foul play and attempts to protect the accused, Suhail, who was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. The accused were remanded to a Borstal school, a decision the CM attributed to the court.

3 suspects arrested in Rajasthan for Tiger Shroff car firing

3 suspects arrested in Rajasthan for Tiger Shroff car firing

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Unaccounted Cash Worth Over Rs 1.5 Crore Seized From Car In Hansi

Unaccounted Cash Worth Over Rs 1.5 Crore Seized From Car In Hansi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Police in Hansi district recovered over Rs 1.5 crore in cash from a car during a checking operation. Three occupants of the car, from Sirsa and Fatehabad, could not explain the source of the funds or provide documentation. The Income Tax Investigation Directorate has been informed for further investigation.

Small car sales revive on back of GST relief

Small car sales revive on back of GST relief

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

A year after GST rates were rationalised, retail growth in automobiles has sustained beyond the initial festival surge, led by two-wheelers and passenger vehicles (PVs), with the Fada data showing rural markets emerging as a key driver of the post-GST demand recovery.

DU student harassed on road, dragged towards car

DU student harassed on road, dragged towards car

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

A Hindu College postgraduate student and her friend were allegedly harassed and nearly abducted by men in a car in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar. Police have traced the vehicle and registered an FIR under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with further investigation ongoing.

Delhi: Speeding car kills auto driver; eyewitness alleges street racing

Delhi: Speeding car kills auto driver; eyewitness alleges street racing

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

A 45-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, Md Kalam, was killed and another man injured in southeast Delhi's Sukhdev Vihar area after an allegedly speeding car rammed into two vehicles. Police are investigating the incident, with initial reports suggesting the car was racing and its occupants fled the scene.

Four Arrested In Hardoi For Smuggling 14 Kg Ganja In Luxury Car

Four Arrested In Hardoi For Smuggling 14 Kg Ganja In Luxury Car

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Four individuals, including a woman, were arrested in Hardoi district for allegedly smuggling 14 kg of ganja in a luxury car. Police intercepted the vehicle during a checking operation and are now investigating the source and destination of the contraband.

Keralam minister returns friend's luxury car amid row

Keralam minister returns friend's luxury car amid row

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Keralam Minister K M Shaji has returned an ultra-luxury Range Rover, belonging to a friend, which he was using as his official vehicle. The move comes amidst controversy and allegations of violating his oath of office, with the opposition questioning the use of a private luxury car instead of a government-provided one.

'They wanted to kill me': TMC MLA's car attacked in Kolkata

'They wanted to kill me': TMC MLA's car attacked in Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh alleged his car was attacked with hammers and a gun was pointed at his security personnel in Kolkata, following a similar incident in Hooghly. He accused the BJP of orchestrating a "jungle raj," while the BJP dismissed the claims as a publicity stunt.

Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams truck

Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams truck

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Trisha, daughter of Jharkhand Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Dipika Pandey Singh, was among four people killed when their car rammed into a stationary truck on Marine Drive Road in Jamshedpur. The accident occurred in the early hours, also claiming the lives of Sarthak Agarwal, Naman Gupta, and Vanshika Khandelwal.

CAFE-III Norms Notified: Lighter Cars Get Softer Fuel Efficiency Targets, Heavier Vehicles Face Stricter Goals

CAFE-III Norms Notified: Lighter Cars Get Softer Fuel Efficiency Targets, Heavier Vehicles Face Stricter Goals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's Ministry of Power has notified the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms for passenger vehicles, effective from April 1, 2027, which set relatively softer efficiency targets for lighter cars and demand greater improvements from heavier vehicles, a move expected to benefit manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki India.

Bombay HC flags Sachin Waze's use of luxury cars, 5-star hotel stays

Bombay HC flags Sachin Waze's use of luxury cars, 5-star hotel stays

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Bombay High Court questioned former assistant police inspector Sachin Waze's use of high-end cars and extended hotel stays, linking it to extortion allegations. The court is hearing an NIA appeal against Waze's bail in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case, with the NIA arguing against his release due to potential tampering and past conduct.

Mercedes Benz could have sold more cars in India if only...

Mercedes Benz could have sold more cars in India if only...

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mercedes-Benz India's Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer stated that demand continues to outstrip supply, particularly for the CLA electric vehicle, with over 1,000 orders and deliveries extending to March-April 2027. The company could have sold an additional 1,000 vehicles if supply had been adequate.

Buying A Used Car On Loan? Know The Cost

Buying A Used Car On Loan? Know The Cost

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Used-car financing has seen significant growth, but borrowers must be aware of higher interest rates, conservative loan-to-value ratios, shorter tenures, and the risk of owing more than the car's depreciated value. Understanding these factors is crucial for making informed decisions.

Gurugram horror: Speeding car hits woman biker, drags bike for several metres

Gurugram horror: Speeding car hits woman biker, drags bike for several metres

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

A woman riding a sports bike on Gurugram's Golf Course Road was allegedly hit by a speeding car whose occupants had previously harassed her. The car dragged her bike for several metres, and the occupants fled. The incident was captured on camera, and police are investigating.

Indian Expat's Dismembered Body Found In Car Boot In Sharjah

Indian Expat's Dismembered Body Found In Car Boot In Sharjah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

An Indian expat from Udupi, Alwin Prakash Kunder, was allegedly murdered in Sharjah, UAE, with his dismembered body found in his car. His family grew suspicious after unusual messages and a missing person report led to the discovery. Udupi police are now assisting the family in coordinating with UAE authorities for the investigation.

Gurugram biker hit-and-run: Accused says 'lost control of the car'

Gurugram biker hit-and-run: Accused says 'lost control of the car'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

A woman biker was hit by a speeding car on Golf Course Road in Gurugram, an incident captured on video and shared widely on social media. The accused driver, Kalyan Bainsla, admitted fault for the collision but claimed he fled fearing an attack from a group of bikers. Gurugram Police have taken suo motu cognizance, registered a case, and formed teams to apprehend the driver, while the victim plans to file a formal complaint.

Lucknow shocker: Woman clings to car bonnet, ex-friend hits her and flees

Lucknow shocker: Woman clings to car bonnet, ex-friend hits her and flees

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A woman in Lucknow was filmed clinging to the bonnet of a moving car before being struck by the vehicle as the driver sped away. Police have registered an attempt-to-murder case against the driver, who has been detained, following the incident which reportedly stemmed from a dispute between the two, who were previously friends.

Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives In Punjab

Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives In Punjab

Rediff.com1 days ago

A tragic car accident on Sunday in Sangrur, Punjab, resulted in the deaths of five workers and injuries to several others when a speeding car ran over them on the Lehragaga-Jakhar road.

It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's Tesla's Roadster!

It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's Tesla's Roadster!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Elon Musk's Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster capable of 'kickflipping' in mid-air using aerospace-inspired technology, showcasing a vision of flying cars and extraordinary acceleration.

Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives In Assam After Durga Puja Visit

Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives In Assam After Durga Puja Visit

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Three youths died and three others were injured in Assam's Darrang district when their car collided with a truck. The accident occurred around midnight on NH-15 as they were returning from visiting Durga Puja pandals. Two died on the spot, and one succumbed to injuries later.

Luxury Cars Get Costlier, Used Demand Surges

Luxury Cars Get Costlier, Used Demand Surges

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Repeated increases in new luxury-car prices, driven partly by the rupee's depreciation against the euro, are expanding the market for certified pre-owned vehicles.

Tiger Shroff shooting accused was out on bail in Arms Act case

Tiger Shroff shooting accused was out on bail in Arms Act case

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Three individuals arrested in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai have been identified, with one suspect, Rehan, found to be out on bail in an Arms Act case. Police investigations suggest a possible link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility in an unverified social media post.

Won't tolerate gang wars in Mumbai: Shinde after firing at Tiger Shroff

Won't tolerate gang wars in Mumbai: Shinde after firing at Tiger Shroff

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has issued a stern warning against gang wars and vowed a strong response after Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car was fired upon in Mumbai.

Oppn slams Maha govt over law and order after gun attack on Tiger Shroff

Oppn slams Maha govt over law and order after gun attack on Tiger Shroff

Rediff.com1 days ago

Opposition parties in Maharashtra have criticised the state government following a firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. They allege a deterioration of law and order, citing this and other recent high-profile incidents, and demand a separate home minister.

Keralam minister's car attacked twice as Cong-CPM clashes esclate on Day 2

Keralam minister's car attacked twice as Cong-CPM clashes esclate on Day 2

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Keralam Sports Minister O J Janeesh's vehicle was allegedly attacked by DYFI workers in Kannur and Kasaragod, sparking a major political confrontation between the ruling UDF and the CPI(M). Chief Minister VD Satheesan condemned the incident, alleging CPI(M) involvement, while the CPI(M) denied the claims, stating it was a peaceful protest. Police have registered a case, and the incident follows earlier clashes between SFI and Youth Congress workers.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles rebrands as TATA.CARS to attract younger buyers

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles rebrands as TATA.CARS to attract younger buyers

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPV) has launched its new brand identity, TATA.CARS, aiming to appeal to a younger demographic with a focus on smarter, greener, and more connected mobility experiences.

Keralam: 8 TN engg students killed as car rams illegally parked lorry on NH

Keralam: 8 TN engg students killed as car rams illegally parked lorry on NH

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Eight engineering students from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, were killed in Thrissur, Keralam, when their car, travelling at high speed, rammed into a lorry illegally parked on NH-66. The accident occurred near a diverted section of the highway, leading to immediate fatalities and a police investigation into the lorry driver.

Eight labourers killed, 12 hurt in Punjab road accident

Eight labourers killed, 12 hurt in Punjab road accident

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Eight workers were killed and 12 injured when a speeding car ran them over on the Lehragaga-Jakhal road in Sangrur, Punjab, on Sunday. The incident, which occurred near Alisher village, involved workers engaged under the VB-G RAM G scheme. Allegations of significant ambulance delays have emerged. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the deceased's families and free treatment for the injured, promising swift arrest of the absconding driver.

Students stop DM's car to complain about school conditions

Students stop DM's car to complain about school conditions

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Schoolchildren in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, stopped District Magistrate Ashok Kumar's vehicle during an inspection to complain about alleged assault, inadequate teaching, and poor-quality mid-day meals, prompting the DM to order an immediate inquiry.