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Pak-origin taxi driver pleads not guilty

Pak-origin taxi driver pleads not guilty

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

A Pakistani-origin taxi driver indicted on charges of providing material support to terror group the Al Qaeda and accused of having links with Hasrkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami chief Ilyas Kashmiri pleaded not guilty in a US court on Monday.

Ready For April's OTT Shows?

Ready For April's OTT Shows?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

So far, only one major series and another original film have been announced for release. Rest are all digital releases of films that have already arrived in theatres.

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.

'We Are Building Products For The World'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'

From April this year travel in Maruti Dzire taxis

From April this year travel in Maruti Dzire taxis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The company has adopted a smart move here by not pulling out the original Swift Dzire.

Afghan taxi hits mine, 3 die

Afghan taxi hits mine, 3 die

Rediff.com12 May 2005

A taxi hit the landmine said to have been planted by Taliban rebels on a remote road.

GST: E-tailers, taxi aggregators will have to register

GST: E-tailers, taxi aggregators will have to register

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The FAQ also clarified that companies, including Titan, which supplies watches and jewels through their own websites will not be considered as e-commerce operators

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Here are the key highlights of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for the 2024 parliamentary polls.

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

8 Bihar residents among 10 killed as SUV falls into gorge in J-K

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The vehicle, a Tavera, was on its way to Jammu from Srinagar and it fell into a 300-foot gorge at the Battery Cheshma area of the district around 1.15 am, they said.

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh

Aviation majors in fray to operate copter taxis in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

After launching expressway projects worth almost Rs 1 trillion, the Uttar Pradesh government is now betting big on the aviation sector to propel the state's economic growth. Air travel, comprising both business and leisure, is expected to give a fillip to the socioeconomic landscape by attracting fresh investment. It would also ramp up infrastructure and create jobs.

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

Police to take CEO-mom to Goa flat on Friday to reconstruct crime scene

Police to take CEO-mom to Goa flat on Friday to reconstruct crime scene

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The Goa police would on Friday take Suchana Seth, the CEO of a start-up who is accused of killing her four-year-old child, to the service apartment where she had stayed to recreate the crime scene, a senior official said.

12 tourists among 14 killed as small plane crashes in Brazil

12 tourists among 14 killed as small plane crashes in Brazil

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The report quoted the civil defence as saying that there were no survivors in the incident.

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

'Schumacher drives a like taxi driver'

'Schumacher drives a like taxi driver'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

Renault boss Flavio Briatore said the world champion has it too easy on the race track and it is about time the other drivers put him under some pressure.

Govt asks states to stop all web-based taxi services

Govt asks states to stop all web-based taxi services

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Calling the rape of a 27-year-old executive as a "national shame," Government asked all states to stop operations of all web-based taxi services even as it emerged that the accused cabbie was a serial sexual offender and was allegedly involved in two previous rapes in 2011 in 2013.

CEO-mom accused of killing son undergoes psychological tests

CEO-mom accused of killing son undergoes psychological tests

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Two empty bottles of a cough syrup were found in a Goa apartment, where a start-up CEO allegedly killed her minor son, indicating she may have given a heavy dose of the medicine to him in signs of a premeditated murder, even as she was subjected to psychological test to assess her mental state and help find the motive for the gruesome crime, the police said on Wednesday.

NY taxi drivers to receive $75,0000 in restitution

NY taxi drivers to receive $75,0000 in restitution

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

In a hard fought case, championed by taxi union leader Bhairavi Desai, fleet taxicab owner Evgeny 'Gene' Freidman and four other companies -- owned in part by Freidman, signed an agreement last week to pay $746,406 in restitution to drivers who were charged rates higher than the legally permissible amounts to lease cabs and medallions.

Delhi cab driver dragged for 2 kms under own car, dies

Delhi cab driver dragged for 2 kms under own car, dies

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

A video purportedly showing the deceased being dragged under the car on Tuesday night has been widely shared on social media.

My Memories Of Israel

My Memories Of Israel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Israelis have great love for India,' says Ashish Mehrotra looking back at his memorable visit to Israel a few years ago.

Mumbai: Drunk woman rams car into taxi, kills 2

Mumbai: Drunk woman rams car into taxi, kills 2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The police has arrested Jahnvi Gadkar, 35, a high court lawyer, who appeared to be in an inebriated condition at the time of the accident.

Here's what taxi ride costs around the world

Here's what taxi ride costs around the world

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Taxi prices can be very confusing in any given city, so trying to compare all the cities together is complicated.

Reva plans electric mini-buses, taxis

Reva plans electric mini-buses, taxis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

After creating a niche for itself by making the country's only electric car, Reva Electric Car Company is all set to raise about Rs 70 crore (Rs 700 million) through private equity infusion to fuel its expansion into other segments like mini-buses an

Taxi dreams: A tale of two IIT friends who won and lost!

Taxi dreams: A tale of two IIT friends who won and lost!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Two IIT-B grads cracked the cab aggregator code, tasted success & failure.

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'

Taxi scams: How not to get taken for a ride

Taxi scams: How not to get taken for a ride

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Common-sense tips that can work in any city you visit, even those we've identified as spots for potential taxi trouble.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

Didn't think Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure would last long: Meru

Didn't think Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure would last long: Meru

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Meru Cabs' founder says they were a traditional company.

More than 61% turnout in sixth phase of LS polls, J-K sees 54% polling

More than 61% turnout in sixth phase of LS polls, J-K sees 54% polling

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The EC said polling percentage in the Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir is the highest in 40 years.

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

Rediff.com25 May 2024

An approximate voter turnout of 59.06 per cent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories with the polling percentage in the Jangal Mahal region of West Bengal touching 78.19.

The taxi drivers' guide to world politics

The taxi drivers' guide to world politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Pearls of wisdom are often attributed to the cabbie who comes up with profound insights on the outcome of elections or the course of the conflict, or what have you.

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.'

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.

It's a govt-sponsored strike: Mumbai taxi union

It's a govt-sponsored strike: Mumbai taxi union

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Bombay Taximen Union Secretary A L Quadros alleged that Tuesday's strike is a "government-sponsored" strike called by a non-government organisation Swabhiman run by state Revenue Minister Narayan Rane's son Nitesh.

Boy mimics movie, tries to slit taxi driver's throat

Boy mimics movie, tries to slit taxi driver's throat

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

A 13-year-old school-going boy tried to kill a taxi driver by slashing his throat, copying a scene from a Telugu movie featuring his favourite hero.

Daylight robbery in Delhi: Cops suspect mastermind was insider

Daylight robbery in Delhi: Cops suspect mastermind was insider

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

In a statement issued late in the evening, Delhi Police's Public Relations Officer (PRO) Suman Nalwa said two men were apprehended, the remaining suspects have been identified and raids are being conducted to arrest them.

HC castigates Maha govt over taxi, auto fare hike

HC castigates Maha govt over taxi, auto fare hike

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The Bombay high court on Monday ticked off the Maharashtra government for not complying with its order to form a multi-member panel to look into recent hike in fares of autorickshaw and taxi saying the state is being held hostage by pressure groups.

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The European Commission said this month that EU member states should only ban "sharing economy" services as a last resort.

Autos, taxis on strike in Delhi against GPS installation

Autos, taxis on strike in Delhi against GPS installation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Auto rickshaw and taxi unions in New Delhi went on a strike on Tuesday to demand a hike in fares and protesting the government's directive to install the global positioning system in their vehicles. The demand for a fare hike has been gaining momentum for some time now.