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Madhya Pradesh Woman and Lover Arrested in Husband's Murder Conspiracy

Madhya Pradesh Woman and Lover Arrested in Husband's Murder Conspiracy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A woman in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly conspired with her lover to murder her husband, attempting to disguise the crime as a robbery. Both the woman and her lover are now in custody, while an accomplice remains at large.

Thane History Sheeter Shoots at Youth Amidst Ongoing Feud

Thane History Sheeter Shoots at Youth Amidst Ongoing Feud

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A history sheeter allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane city due to an old enmity. The youth escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the accused.

MP woman conspires with lover to kill husband

MP woman conspires with lover to kill husband

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district allegedly conspired with her lover to murder her husband, staging the crime as a robbery. Both the woman and her lover have been arrested, while another suspect remains at large.

India's EV market surges in FY26, driven by strong year-end push

India's EV market surges in FY26, driven by strong year-end push

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

India's electric vehicle (EV) market experienced a significant surge in financial year 2025-26 (FY26), with e4W registrations nearly doubling and e2Ws growing by over 20%, propelled by expanding charging infrastructure, diverse model launches, and accessible financing.

Odisha To Formulate SOP After Census Officials Attacked

Odisha To Formulate SOP After Census Officials Attacked

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Four Census officials were assaulted in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, prompting the state government to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) to safeguard census officials from physical harm and heat-related risks.

Thane Man Opens Fire on Youth Amidst Ongoing Feud

Thane Man Opens Fire on Youth Amidst Ongoing Feud

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A man allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane, India, due to a long-standing dispute. The victim escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the suspect.

Five Arrested in Manipur Following Protest Over Security Force Vehicle Accident

Five Arrested in Manipur Following Protest Over Security Force Vehicle Accident

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Five individuals have been arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur district for allegedly vandalising vehicles belonging to security forces during a protest sparked by a road accident.

Delhi Road Accident: Speeding SUV Kills Two-Year-Old Girl

Delhi Road Accident: Speeding SUV Kills Two-Year-Old Girl

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A two-year-old girl died in a road accident in Delhi's Alipur area after a speeding SUV rear-ended the car she was travelling in, causing her to be thrown from the vehicle.

Manipur Rages: Protests Surge After Bombing Kills Children

Manipur Rages: Protests Surge After Bombing Kills Children

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Thousands in Manipur defy curfew to protest the bombing that killed two children, leading to clashes with security forces and widespread unrest.

Ola Electric shifts IPO funds from R&D to debt amid sales slump

Ola Electric shifts IPO funds from R&D to debt amid sales slump

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd is redirecting 575 crore from its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds, originally earmarked for research and product development, towards debt repayment and organic growth initiatives, signalling mounting pressure on the electric-vehicle maker.

Speeding Car Kills Woman, Injures Two in Chembur Auto-Rickshaw Collision

Speeding Car Kills Woman, Injures Two in Chembur Auto-Rickshaw Collision

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 65-year-old woman died and two others were injured after a speeding car collided with an auto-rickshaw in Mumbai's Chembur area. The car driver has been arrested and charged with causing death by negligence.

Bengaluru Police Bust Drug Racket, Arrest Eight Including Foreign National

Bengaluru Police Bust Drug Racket, Arrest Eight Including Foreign National

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly selling drugs in the city. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs, vehicles, and other items worth Rs 27.42 crores.

Delhi Police Arrest Two Members of 'Doodh Chor' Gang Involved in Dairy Thefts

Delhi Police Arrest Two Members of 'Doodh Chor' Gang Involved in Dairy Thefts

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two members of a gang known as the 'Doodh Chor' (Milk Thief) gang after a video surfaced online showing them stealing dairy products. The accused are linked to multiple thefts of milk and curd in the Uttam Nagar area.

Delhi Man Allegedly Orchestrates Robbery of Father for Lavish Spending

Delhi Man Allegedly Orchestrates Robbery of Father for Lavish Spending

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old man in Delhi allegedly orchestrated a robbery with two associates to steal 10 lakh from his father to fund a lavish lifestyle. All three suspects have been arrested, and the stolen cash and scooter used in the crime have been recovered.

God's Own Country Takes EV Ride To Top Slot

God's Own Country Takes EV Ride To Top Slot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Kerala has overtaken more industrialised states in personal electric vehicle adoption, driven by strong middle-class uptake, policy support, and charging infrastructure.

Bengaluru Police Crackdown: 11 Arrested in 5.14 Crore Drug Bust

Bengaluru Police Crackdown: 11 Arrested in 5.14 Crore Drug Bust

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth approximately 5.14 crore and arrested 11 individuals, including two foreign nationals, following raids across multiple police station jurisdictions.

Electric vehicle retail sales zoom in Jan

Electric vehicle retail sales zoom in Jan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

India's electric vehicle (EV) markets expanded gains in January compared to the year-ago period, as two-wheeler and passenger vehicle sales triggered a shuffle in the competitive landscape, data from an automobile dealers' association showed.

Jammu and Udhampur Police Crack Down on Crime

Jammu and Udhampur Police Crack Down on Crime

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu and Udhampur districts arrested a hardcore criminal and two drug peddlers in separate incidents, seizing heroin and a weapon.

Delhi siblings arrested after mobile snatching, linked to 31 cases

Delhi siblings arrested after mobile snatching, linked to 31 cases

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A brother and sister, allegedly involved in 31 criminal cases of theft and snatching, were arrested in Delhi after a mobile phone snatching incident.

Jharkhand Crackdown: Three Arrested in Drug Busts

Jharkhand Crackdown: Three Arrested in Drug Busts

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Jharkhand police have seized a significant quantity of opium and poppy husk in separate incidents across Ranchi and Palamu districts, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in drug trafficking.

Passenger vehicle dispatches in fast lane in Jan as demand remains robust: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches in fast lane in Jan as demand remains robust: SIAM

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 13 per cent year-on-year to 449,616 units in January with demand remaining robust owing to GST rate rationalisation and subsequent dip in prices, industry body SIAM said on Friday.

Govt says fuel stocks adequate, warns against panic buying

Govt says fuel stocks adequate, warns against panic buying

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Indian government has reassured citizens that the country has sufficient reserves of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and that refineries are operating at high capacity despite global supply chain disruptions. They have urged citizens to avoid panic buying and hoarding.

PV dispatches rise 4%; two-wheelers dip 17%

PV dispatches rise 4%; two-wheelers dip 17%

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Passenger vehicles dispatches from factories to company dealerships in the country increased 4 per cent year-on-year to 3,48,847 units in April, industry body SIAM said on Thursday. Passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 335,629 units in April last year.

Balrampur Petrol Pump Assault: Authorities Investigate Attack on Man and Mother

Balrampur Petrol Pump Assault: Authorities Investigate Attack on Man and Mother

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Authorities in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an inquiry after a man and his elderly mother were allegedly assaulted at a petrol pump. A video of the incident went viral, prompting swift action from local officials.

Meghalaya Police Offer Helmets Instead of Fines for Child Safety

Meghalaya Police Offer Helmets Instead of Fines for Child Safety

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Meghalaya Police in East Khasi Hills distributed helmets to riders transporting children without headgear, focusing on education and safety over fines.

India-made cars now popular across global markets: Economic Survey

India-made cars now popular across global markets: Economic Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Rising automobile exports are reflective of the increasing acceptance of India-manufactured vehicles across global markets, according to Economic Survey 2025-26.

EV car sales nearly double in July; two-wheeler demand slips: FADA data

EV car sales nearly double in July; two-wheeler demand slips: FADA data

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Retail sales of electric passenger vehicles (ePVs) nearly doubled in July 2025, surging 93 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 15,528 units, even as overall passenger vehicle (PV) retail volumes declined marginally. In contrast, electric two-wheeler (e2W) sales dropped by 4.3 per cent to 102,973 units, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) data.

Why D-Street is positive on 2-wheeler stocks

Why D-Street is positive on 2-wheeler stocks

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Given the stronger rural activity, and potential goods and services tax (GST) impact, investors are bullish on the two-wheeler (2W) segment. In August, dealers in the domestic market picked up 11 per cent more 2Ws year-on-year (Y-o-Y), despite only 2 per cent growth in retail registrations. This indicates inventory stocking ahead of the festival season. Export trends were good. TVS Motor and Royal Enfield may have gained domestic market share.

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Leading automakers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai, reported increased vehicle dispatches to dealers in February, driven by sustained domestic demand.

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Leading automakers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai, reported increased vehicle dispatches to dealers in February, driven by sustained domestic demand.

Second Accused in Salim Wastik Attack Dies After Encounter

Second Accused in Salim Wastik Attack Dies After Encounter

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The second accused in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, also known as Salim Wastik, has died from injuries sustained during a police encounter in Ghaziabad. The accused, Gulfaam, had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head and was wanted in connection with the attack on Wastik.

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

An assistant executive engineer in Odisha was arrested by the Vigilance Department for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known income sources.

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested two men in connection with a house theft in HSR Layout, recovering gold ornaments, silver items, and other valuables worth Rs 15 lakh. The suspects were apprehended in Mysuru and confessed to pledging the stolen goods.

Post GST cut, auto retail sales rose 18% in Jan

Post GST cut, auto retail sales rose 18% in Jan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Automobile retail sales rose nearly 18 per cent year-on-year to over 27 lakh units in January, led by continued post-GST momentum, healthy rural cash flows on the back of harvest and weddings, and sustained demand visibility across freight, dealer's body FADA said on Tuesday.

Trump honours girl injured in crash by illegal Indian truck driver

Trump honours girl injured in crash by illegal Indian truck driver

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

During his State of the Union address, President Trump honored Dalilah Coleman, a young crash victim, and urged Congress to pass 'Dalilah Law' to prevent undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver's licenses, sparking debate on immigration and road safety.

Paint companies raise prices as crude oil and gas costs surge

Paint companies raise prices as crude oil and gas costs surge

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Major paint companies in India, including Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Akzo Paints, and Kansai Nerolac, have announced price hikes ranging from 1% to 8% across various product lines, effective from mid-March to late April, in response to persistently high crude oil and gas prices.

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted five men in a 2018 kidnapping and murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a clear chain of circumstantial evidence.

Automobile retail sales up 5% in June; PVs, two-wheelers see growth

Automobile retail sales up 5% in June; PVs, two-wheelers see growth

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Automobile retail sales in India rose around 5 per cent year-on-year in June with all vehicle segments, including passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, witnessing growth, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday.

Rare-earth squeeze puts electric two-wheeler firms, suppliers at odds

Rare-earth squeeze puts electric two-wheeler firms, suppliers at odds

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Electric two-wheeler (e2W) companies are upset with some of their suppliers of heavy rare-earth magnet-powered electric motors, who have objected to their proposal - under consideration by the government - that would allow e2W original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) an exemption from localisation norms on electric motors, thereby enabling them to continue receiving the 5,000-per-vehicle subsidy.V

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor crossed Rs 1,000 crore in R&D spend for the first time, as legacy OEMs accelerate innovation to compete with new-age EV players.