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'F*** off, Indian': Man assaulted, racially abused in Australia

'F*** off, Indian': Man assaulted, racially abused in Australia

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Singh, who was in his car, said a group of men approached him, hurled racial slurs and launched a vicious physical attack without any provocation.

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Five TN policemen arrested for temple guard's custodial death

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Family members of the temple guard have alleged that the cause of death of the 28-year-old was not natural, and he passed away allegedly after being beaten and tortured during police interrogation.

23 stunning cars that were launched in 2011

23 stunning cars that were launched in 2011

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The cars mentioned here do not include facelift, new variants or upgrades of any existing car.

23 stunning cars that were launched in 2011

23 stunning cars that were launched in 2011

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The cars mentioned here do not include facelift, new variants or upgrades of any existing car.

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Hyundai aims to raise exports to 30% of output by FY30 as domestic sales slow; six EVs among 26 product launches planned as part of long-term growth strategy.

Heavy metal object from IAF aircraft damages MP house; probe launched

Heavy metal object from IAF aircraft damages MP house; probe launched

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

A heavy metal object, suspected to have fallen from an Indian Air Force aircraft, caused significant damage to a house in Pichhore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on Friday morning, with no injuries reported. The object, which appeared to be "extremely solid" and had burn marks, created an 8 to 10 feet deep pit in the courtyard of the house. Police and the Air Force are investigating the incident.

Maruti Rolls Out Scheme To Encourage EV Adoption

Maruti Rolls Out Scheme To Encourage EV Adoption

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

MSIL, which currently has a subscription service that allows customers to lease its petrol-run and strong hybrid vehicles on a flexible, long-term basis without ownership commitments, will introduce a leasing service as well.

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'That is going to have an impact on literally every one, whether you buy a toothpaste, a safety pin, a car, shoes or medicines or you go to a diagnostic centre.'

'Rs 12cr cash, jewellery': Cong MLA arrested in betting racket

'Rs 12cr cash, jewellery': Cong MLA arrested in betting racket

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The federal probe agency also said it seized Rs 12 crore in cash (including about Rs crore in foreign currency), gold jewellery worth Rs 6 crore, silver about 10 kg along with four vehicles following raids launched on Friday in multiple states.

A New Era of SUVs Is Coming!

A New Era of SUVs Is Coming!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Mahindras unveil four stunning, eye-popping, concept SUVs: the Vision.S, Vision.X, Vision.T, and Vision.SXT.

Bihar: Lawyer, teacher shot dead in broad daylight

Bihar: Lawyer, teacher shot dead in broad daylight

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

A lawyer and a teacher were shot dead in separate incidents in Patna and Saran districts of Bihar on Sunday. Police are investigating the incidents.

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.' 'I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film that had just made Govinda a star.' 'I told him I was a model and an aspiring actor, and he responded, "You have an interesting face. Come and meet me in the office tomorrow".'

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Today, we have 2 million active drivers earning through our platform every month.'

GM launches 3 new cars in India

GM launches 3 new cars in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

General Motors India on Wednesday launched three new cars in the Indian markets

Unveiling The Refreshed Renault Triber

Unveiling The Refreshed Renault Triber

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Renault Triber's USP remains its exceptional interior space and seven-seater capability, a combination rarely found in the 7 lakh to 10 lakh on-road price bracket in India.

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Despite the benefits of hybrid technology, a lack of government backing and few launches have kept the segment from gaining ground.

JSW MG surges in sales: Is this the disruption electric car market needs?

JSW MG surges in sales: Is this the disruption electric car market needs?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

In September, JSW MG Motor India, the newly minted joint venture between SAIC Motor, which is present in 100 countries, and Indian conglomerate JSW Group, launched the Windsor, an electric car that introduced battery as a service (BaaS).

Tata Motors unveils 4WD Harrier EV for Rs 21.49 lakh

Tata Motors unveils 4WD Harrier EV for Rs 21.49 lakh

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Harrier EV is the first mainstream EV in India to offer a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) which the company has termed as QWD, The Quad Wheel Drive, reports Rajesh Karkera.

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Unless we consistently show up with the right cars, at the right time, priced fairly, we risk becoming irrelevant very quickly.'

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Trump's latest statement comes after Elon Musk strongly criticised the US President's "big, beautiful bill" and stressed that it is time for a new political party that cares about the people.

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Skoda India gears up for EV play with local push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Skoda Auto India, the Czech carmaker that has recently found success with its compact SUV Kylaq, says it remains committed to developing a fully localised electric vehicle (EV). The EV will be manufactured at its Chakan facility for both Indian market and exports.

STUNNING car launches at the Auto Expo

STUNNING car launches at the Auto Expo

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A number of stunning cars were unveiled at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi.

SEE: Suvendu Adhikari's convoy attacked in Cooch Behar

SEE: Suvendu Adhikari's convoy attacked in Cooch Behar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The convoy of West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, was allegedly attacked by TMC workers during a protest in Cooch Behar. Bulletproof glasses of Adhikari's vehicle were smashed. TMC denies involvement, calling it a 'well-scripted drama'.

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech.

Tata Motors Q1 net profit down 62.2% to Rs 4,003 cr

Tata Motors Q1 net profit down 62.2% to Rs 4,003 cr

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Tata Motors on Friday reported a 62.2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,003 crore in the June quarter, impacted by volume decline across segments, drop in JLR profits due to US tariffs and high base effect due to gain from sale of discontinued operations. The auto major had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 10,587 crore in the April-June quarter of the previous fiscal, Tata Motors Ltd (TML) said in a regulatory filing.

TaMo makes upgrade to EV easier through used car marketplace

TaMo makes upgrade to EV easier through used car marketplace

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The company has the largest car park in EVs in India, estimated to be around 170,000 units. As a pilot, it has already started work with used online car marketplace Spinny.

Honda to launch diesel cars in India by 2012

Honda to launch diesel cars in India by 2012

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Recently there has been a flood of new launches that have posed a serious threat to the almost monopolistic models by Honda.

Why Hyundai Is Not Worried as Car Demand Slows In India

Why Hyundai Is Not Worried as Car Demand Slows In India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

As there is a moderation in car sales, dealer stock levels across the entire industry have surged to alarming heights. However, the situation is under control at HMIL.

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'At present, hybrids emit lesser carbon despite using fuel than pure play electric cars.' 'That is because EVs have to be charged and 76 per cent of the country's electricity is still coal-based and not renewables.'

Hyundai Motor has a forgettable FY 2025

Hyundai Motor has a forgettable FY 2025

Rediff.com21 May 2025

For FY26, the company has adopted a cautious outlook, anticipating domestic growth to broadly track the industry's low single-digit estimated growth amid ongoing economic headwinds.

Elon knew very well...: Trump hits out at Musk over EV mandate

Elon knew very well...: Trump hits out at Musk over EV mandate

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his opposition to electric vehicle (EV) mandates, criticising government subsidies for Tesla CEO Elon Musk and questioning the broader push for EV adoption in the United States.

When Rupani's lucky number 1206 let him down

When Rupani's lucky number 1206 let him down

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Vijay Rupani was among 242 persons on board a London-bound Air India flight that crashed into a building of a medical college and hostel in the Meghaninagar area moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June

Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Truck rentals saw a positive momentum across most key trunk routes due to an increased pre-kharif agricultural activity and a resilient manufacturing sector. The Kolkata-Guwahati-Kolkata corridor witnessed a month-on-month (M-o-M) rise of 2.4 per cent, while the Mumbai-Chennai-Mumbai route grew by 1.9 per cent and the Delhi-Hyderabad-Delhi route saw a 1.6 per cent increase in truck rentals, said June edition of the Shriram Mobility Bulletin.

Making A Wish To Nandi

Making A Wish To Nandi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Swiggy launches Rs 11,330-cr IPO

Swiggy launches Rs 11,330-cr IPO

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Food delivery app Swiggy on Wednesday launched a Rs 11,330-crore initial share sale, asking investors to take a pie of Indian middle class' rising propensity of online ordering. The company, which is present in over 650 cities and towns of the country, is launching the initial public offering (IPO) amid heightened concerns on urban demand slump, and the management stressed that it is unaffected by the broader trends in the economy. "We are also reading about it, but we are not seeing that yet in the business... So far, we have not seen the impact of demand on our business," its chief financial officer Rahul Bothra said.

BYD's Latest EV Makes a Splash in Mumbai

BYD's Latest EV Makes a Splash in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 offers instant, exhilarating power, effortlessly pinning you to your seat with a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.5 seconds -- a performance proudly showcased on its rear badging.

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Tesla's EVs to start rolling out of Satara in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The US carmaker's entry into India is expected by the last quarter of the current financial year.

7 cars under Rs 10 lakh to be launched this year

7 cars under Rs 10 lakh to be launched this year

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Despite the high fuel prices, SUVs and MPVs are becoming increasingly popular in India.

Unidentified object lands near Jalandhar; worker hurt, house damaged

Unidentified object lands near Jalandhar; worker hurt, house damaged

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Local residents said a migrant labourer was injured in the incident, while a few houses in the area also sustained damage. Parts of the unidentified object were lying in the area, they said.

E-cars Sales May Surge 30%-40% In 2024

E-cars Sales May Surge 30%-40% In 2024

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

If electric cars with a real range of more than 400 km are launched, the anxiety regarding the charging points will come down, and more people will buy EVs.