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Uthra murder: Husband given double life term for killing wife using cobra

Uthra murder: Husband given double life term for killing wife using cobra

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A sessions court in Kerala on Wednesday awarded double life sentence in the Uthra murder case to the victim's husband for killing his wife using a cobra, saying the crime was 'definitely diabolic, cruel, heinous and dastardly' and committed with 'unparalleled wickedness.'

Budget misses scrappage policy which is key for CV revival

Budget misses scrappage policy which is key for CV revival

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The industry said if the policy was announced, it would have taken 28 million vehicles bought before March 2005 off the road.

Auto sales stand at six-year low, shows SIAM data

Auto sales stand at six-year low, shows SIAM data

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The five-year (2015-16 to 2020-21, or FY21) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the overall auto industry is now negative at 2 per cent, against 5.7-per cent growth it saw in the previous five years (from 2010-11 to 2015-16).

Hits and misses from the last Budget

Hits and misses from the last Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Five key capital market announcements from the previous Budget.

NPCIL admits malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant

NPCIL admits malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The attack also refreshed the memories of a virus attack on an Iranian nuclear facility.

Vodafone Idea hints at raising tariffs

Vodafone Idea hints at raising tariffs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The two independent brands Vodafone and Idea will be phased out, and the legacy of the two companies will reflect in the common brand -- Vi.

OMCs to invest Rs 90,000 cr on fuel upgrade by 2020

OMCs to invest Rs 90,000 cr on fuel upgrade by 2020

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

There are about 23 oil refineries in India with a combined capacity of 230 million tonnes per annum.

Bajaj Auto to cut entry-level motorcycles by a third

Bajaj Auto to cut entry-level motorcycles by a third

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Pune-based company sells the Platina and CT brands in the entry-level - 100-110cc - segment.

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The first half of 2019-20 will be under pressure, since prices are expected to go up by Rs 7,000-8,000 at a time when sentiment is poor.

Delhi move on cars unfair, people will buy more vehicles: SIAM

Delhi move on cars unfair, people will buy more vehicles: SIAM

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'Petrol cars, which constitute the majority, do not contribute to the 2.5 PM emissions as petrol used in the country is of higher quality.'

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The World War II veteran earned himself a knighthood after raising some 33 million for health service charities.

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'It is a gradual process of saying we want to have all the decisions across business sectors available in India as well.'

With Blazo, Mahindra believes it has a winner in trucks segment

With Blazo, Mahindra believes it has a winner in trucks segment

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

A steady climb in volumes has helped the company double its market share in the segment to 5 per cent in the first six months of the financial year from the year-ago period and it has now set its sights on a 10 per cent share in the next two years.

Over 3,000 temporary jobs lost at Maruti Suzuki

Over 3,000 temporary jobs lost at Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

MSI chairman R C Bhargava said auto sector would like to see GST benefits linked to greener/cleaner cars. The government gave tax cut on EVs but hybrid should be given duty cut. There should be tax cut on CNG vehicles.

China's coronavirus kills 1,113; cases jump to 44,000

China's coronavirus kills 1,113; cases jump to 44,000

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland has reached 44,653 by the end of Tuesday and 1,113 people has died of the disease.

5 best PENSION plans in India right now

5 best PENSION plans in India right now

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The right investment at the right age will help you enjoy a secured post retirement life.

RBI eases targets for white-label ATM firms

RBI eases targets for white-label ATM firms

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The poor deployment of WLATMs has tripped what the central bank sought to achieve back in 2012.

'Overwhelmed': Yuvraj to fans as #MissYouYuvi trends

'Overwhelmed': Yuvraj to fans as #MissYouYuvi trends

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

As Yuvraj Singh completed one year of his retirement from all forms of cricket, Twitteratis paid tribute to the cricketer and #MissYouYuvi started trending on the micro-blogging website.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

Don't have Form 16? You can still file your tax return

Don't have Form 16? You can still file your tax return

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

If a salaried employee does not possess Form 16, he can still file the I-T Return with the help of his salary slips and Form 26 AS.

IPL GC lauds 'unprecedented success' of UAE leg

IPL GC lauds 'unprecedented success' of UAE leg

Rediff.com4 May 2014

The Indian Premier League's Governing Council lauded the event's success in the UAE, claiming that the first leg of the tournament fetched "unprecedented success" in terms of fan turnout, television viewership and ticket collections.

ASK ANIL: 'Is dividend from mutual funds taxed?'

ASK ANIL: 'Is dividend from mutual funds taxed?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

PIX: Aishwarya cheers for Abhishek's kabaddi team

PIX: Aishwarya cheers for Abhishek's kabaddi team

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya joined Abhishek to support the team from the stands.

How the government is giving itself a green tint

How the government is giving itself a green tint

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Sebi might come out with a regulatory framework for issuance of 'green' bonds

9th senior-level exit at Infosys; Chandrashekar Kakal quits

9th senior-level exit at Infosys; Chandrashekar Kakal quits

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Chandrashekar Kakal was operational head of the India business unit.

Asian Para Games: India win 5 gold, Deepa wins 2nd bronze on penultimate day

Asian Para Games: India win 5 gold, Deepa wins 2nd bronze on penultimate day

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Deepa Malik produced her best effort in her fourth attempt, a 9.67 metre throw to win the bronze medal.

As commodity prices rise, cars, home appliances to cost more

As commodity prices rise, cars, home appliances to cost more

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Metal prices from copper to aluminum and tin have shot up by about 7-32 per cent in the past three months.

German vs Sanskrit controversy created deliberately: Irani

German vs Sanskrit controversy created deliberately: Irani

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani said a controversy over German being replaced in KV schools has been created "deliberately" and asserted that its continuation as third language would have been a violation of the Constitution.

Vote for the Best Budget of this decade!

Vote for the Best Budget of this decade!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Of all the Budgets presented over the years, Chidambaram under the leadership of Manmohan Singh is hailed for presenting the dream Budget in 1997.

Largest auction of oil blocks soon

Largest auction of oil blocks soon

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

After awarding oil and gas blocks under NELP-VI, the government is now turning its focus to the seventh round of the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP-VII).

Zomato raises $160 mn in funding; plans IPO

Zomato raises $160 mn in funding; plans IPO

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The IPO will be sometime in the first half of next year.

Over 1.2 mn early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report

Over 1.2 mn early deaths in India due to air pollution: Report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Air pollution is the third highest cause of death among all health risks in India, ranking just above smoking.

Photos: Animals caught in the fury of floods

Photos: Animals caught in the fury of floods

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The fury of flood has wrecked havoc worldwide, causing immense loss of life and property. But one aspect that has received far less attention has been the impact that floods have on animals. More often than not, these stranded hapless animals are the last ones to be rescued. We present a series of photographs when animals were caught in the fury of floods.

Pele @80: Milestones in the soccer legend's career

Pele @80: Milestones in the soccer legend's career

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Here's what you must know about the youngest scorer, youngest hat-trick scorer, youngest final player and youngest final scorer in football World Cup history.

'Don't let money be the reason to enter designing'

'Don't let money be the reason to enter designing'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Here's everything you wanted to know about becoming an art director in films.

Javadekar refuses to comment on Aarey issue

Javadekar refuses to comment on Aarey issue

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Responding to a question on the issue of felling trees in Mumbai's Aarey forest, in which the Supreme Court has restrained authorities from cutting anymore trees, Javadekar told the reporters that he would not like to comment on a sub judice matter.

A new subject at Maharashtra schools

A new subject at Maharashtra schools

Rediff.com17 May 2005

The Maharashra government will make environmental science compulsory in secondary, higher secondary schools and colleges in the state and would introduce the subject in Class V and VI from the coming academic year.

Not worried about diabetes? Perhaps you should be

Not worried about diabetes? Perhaps you should be

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Dr A Ramachandran, president of the India Diabetes Research Foundation explains why Indians are so vulnerable to diabetes, and recommends some lifestyle modifications to fight diabetes.

India's fuel demand may take 6-9 months to recover: IOC

India's fuel demand may take 6-9 months to recover: IOC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

A tough initial lockdown was imposed beginning March 25 but dreams of a V-shaped recovery after it was eased in May have been obliterated by a surge in cases and new lockdowns.