News for 'auto driver'

CBI seems to be protecting accused: HC on Jh'khand judge murder case

CBI seems to be protecting accused: HC on Jh'khand judge murder case

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The HC said that when the auto-driver and his accomplice knew that Anand was a judge before hitting him, how could the CBI come up with the theory of murder for robbing a mobile phone?

Brokerages bet on largecaps for better returns in 2024

Brokerages bet on largecaps for better returns in 2024

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Despite multiple headwinds at the start of 2023, the Indian markets delivered a strong performance, posting 19-20 per cent growth for the year. Even as new records were set, investor sentiment remains strong going into 2024, given the lower inflation, expectations of steady to lower interest rates, higher economic growth, and strong inflows. However, the overriding concern for most brokerages is valuations.

Jalna protest: Maha govt invites Maratha leader for talks

Jalna protest: Maha govt invites Maratha leader for talks

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

As violence broke out, police baton-charged the protesters and lobbed tear gas shells to disperse them. Several persons, including 40 police personnel, were injured and more than 15 state transport buses were set ablaze. More than 360 persons were booked in connection with the violence, police said.

Missing Snapdeal employee found, reunites with family

Missing Snapdeal employee found, reunites with family

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Snapdeal employee, Deepti Sarna, who was missing since Wednesday evening, returned home on Friday.

5 reasons to love your auto rickshaw rides in Delhi

5 reasons to love your auto rickshaw rides in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A tribute to all the Delhi auto rickshaws and autowalas we come across everyday!

Rickshaw driver, tea vendor among 26 others in Prez race

Rickshaw driver, tea vendor among 26 others in Prez race

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Even as focus is on Pranab Mukherjee and P A Sangma in coming Presidential polls, nomination papers have already been filed by 26 others who represent varied background -- from autorickshaw driver to tea vendor.

'Largecaps appear attractive'

'Largecaps appear attractive'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'Auto, pharma, and industrials have delivered well in the recent quarter, while businesses like quick-service restaurants, consumer staples, and durables have underperformed in volume growth.'

'Va Quarter Cutting is about Chennai at night'

'Va Quarter Cutting is about Chennai at night'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Pushkar talks about his new Tamil venture with his wife Gayatri, which is slated for Diwali.

NGOs step up to play saviour to Chennai's needy

NGOs step up to play saviour to Chennai's needy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'I am an auto driver, and I am doing my best.'

This 12-year-old earns Rs 15 a day

This 12-year-old earns Rs 15 a day

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Subhankar loves to study and English and Mathematics are his favourite subjects. Yet, their plight does not allow him to go to even a corporation school.

Karnataka bandh: 44 flights cancelled; train, bus services hit

Karnataka bandh: 44 flights cancelled; train, bus services hit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

As many as 44 flights to and from the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru were cancelled owing to the Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water sharing issue with Tamil Nadu, airport authorities said.

2003 Mumbai twin blasts case verdict today

2003 Mumbai twin blasts case verdict today

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

A special Prevention of Terrorism Act court will today pronounce its verdict in the six-year-old Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar twin blasts case.

From Godavari to Kalavaramaye Madilo

From Godavari to Kalavaramaye Madilo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Kamal Kamaraju on why he agreed to star in the heroine-centric Telugu movie.

Kolkata's image takes a beating

Kolkata's image takes a beating

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

It is a blame game as usual. Bus unions blame the commission system of payment, while the owners claim they have little control over the heavily-unionised staff. Sadly, commuters are paying the price in this confrontation.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Domestic macroeconomic data announcements, global trends, quarterly earnings and foreign fund trading activity would dictate terms in the equity markets this week, analysts said. Besides, movement of rupee against the US dollar and global oil benchmark Brent crude price would also guide the trading pattern in the equity markets. "From a macroeconomic perspective, market participants will be closely observing key events like the upcoming release of the US manufacturing PMI data, US services PMI data and US non-farm payrolls scheduled between August 1 and August 4.

9 killed as private party coach catches fire at Madurai station

9 killed as private party coach catches fire at Madurai station

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

At least 10 persons were 'reported dead' in a fire that broke out inside a stationary train compartment in Madurai railway station in the wee hours of Saturday, the Southern Railway said, adding a 'gas cylinder illegally' taken in led to the blaze.

Nifty FY24 earnings growth to outperform most Asian peers: Jefferies

Nifty FY24 earnings growth to outperform most Asian peers: Jefferies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Nifty50's earnings growth, estimated at 20 per cent by global research and brokerage firm Jefferies for financial year 2023-24 (FY24), will be amongst the top three in the Asian region, and is likely to outperform peers. Asean 40 index with 29.1 per cent estimated earnings growth and Straits Times Index (STI) with 29.1 per cent estimated earnings growth are the only two other indices in the Asian region that are likely to outperform India, suggests the recent Jefferies report, coauthored by Mahesh Nandurkar, their managing director along with Abhinav Sinha and Nishant Poddar.

Auto blast: Suspect had terror links, visited many places in TN, says Bommai

Auto blast: Suspect had terror links, visited many places in TN, says Bommai

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

According to the preliminary information, it was an LED-linked instrument, the chief minister told reporters in Ballari.

Cinema Bandi review

Cinema Bandi review

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Cinema Bandi brims in nave optimism, focusing on a rural community's simple, sweet characters using up all their enthusiasm and resources to make a local blockbuster, feels Sukanya Verma.

Investors become richer by Rs 128.77 lakh cr in FY24

Investors become richer by Rs 128.77 lakh cr in FY24

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Riding on a bull run, equity investors became richer by Rs 128.77 lakh crore in the 2023-24 fiscal, driven by robust fundamentals of the Indian economy, increased investment inflows and promising corporate earnings. After a muted performance in 2022-23, equity markets made a remarkable recovery in FY24, giving handsome returns to investors. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 14,659.83 points or 24.85 per cent in 2023-24.

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

65% of respondents find surge pricing by aggregators burdensome.

Is this the best butter masala dosa?

Is this the best butter masala dosa?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift impresses with its comprehensive upgrades, ranging from a refreshed exterior design to advanced safety and technological features.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

2 Maha private school teachers booked for hitting students with steel ruler

2 Maha private school teachers booked for hitting students with steel ruler

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

One of the accused teachers then allegedly hit the 10 students on their hands with a steel ruler, causing injuries to them, the official from Hill Line police station said.

Radio cabs at your service!

Radio cabs at your service!

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Most experts in the industry agree that there is an imbalance in demand-supply as far as radio cabs are concerned.

It's Meter Jam day. Say NO to cabs, autos today

It's Meter Jam day. Say NO to cabs, autos today

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Taxis and autos in Mumbai may find it hard to get a passenger on Tuesday following a protest call against the high-handedness of the unions besides faulty meters and drivers who refuse to travel short distances.

Row after Cong claims Mangaluru auto blast planted to hush up voter data scam

Row after Cong claims Mangaluru auto blast planted to hush up voter data scam

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The Congress leader said he sought to know whether the cooker blast was as big as the terrorist attack in Mumbai, Delhi or Kashmir.

1 dead as heavy rains lash Delhi, bus stuck under bridge

1 dead as heavy rains lash Delhi, bus stuck under bridge

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The driver and the conductor of a bus that got stuck at the Minto Bridge underpass due to waterlogging were rescued by fire department personnel, officials said.

Bombay HC finds no sexual intent in man holding minor's hand, grants bail

Bombay HC finds no sexual intent in man holding minor's hand, grants bail

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Nagpur bench of Bombay high court has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of molesting a minor girl by holding her hand, saying the victim's statement indicated no "sexual intent".

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The incident has resulted in an almost kilometer-long traffic jam on both sides of the SV/LJ Road.

ASCI raps 28 offensive ads

ASCI raps 28 offensive ads

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

2 arrested in Jharkhand judge hit-and-run case

2 arrested in Jharkhand judge hit-and-run case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

According to sources in the Dhanbad court, Anand, known to be strict judge, had recently declined bail pleas of some gangsters, and the incident could be a fallout of this decision.

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

In a case of moral policing, a gang of six men allegedly barged into a hotel room and assaulted an interfaith couple during their stay in Hanagal Taluk of Haveri district, following which two of them have been arrested, police said on Thursday.

My friend left me a part of himself

My friend left me a part of himself

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

In my house lies an old bass guitar with its frets knocked off.

How Chavan convinced Mumbai's rickshaw drivers to call off strike

How Chavan convinced Mumbai's rickshaw drivers to call off strike

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has silenced his critics by successfully diffusing the indefinite auto rickshaw drivers' strike that was to begin from November 9.

Taxi Woes: 'In Hyderabad too, they are looting customers'

Taxi Woes: 'In Hyderabad too, they are looting customers'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Rediff readers share their experience about taxis and autorickshaws in India.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Several activists of pro-Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to stage a protest.

Jharkhand CM orders CBI probe into Dhanbad judge death case

Jharkhand CM orders CBI probe into Dhanbad judge death case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The 49-year-old judge was allegedly mowed down by a heavy autorickshaw while he was on morning jog on July 28 morning in Dhanbad.