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Smriti Irani says she helped accident victim; family refutes claim

Smriti Irani says she helped accident victim; family refutes claim

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The daughter of the victim, who died after Smriti Irani's cavalcade hit their vehicle, on Monday said that she pleaded before her with folded hands but the Union HRD minister didn't provide them any help.

Drunk Russian diplomat rams into biker; punches, abuses Delhi cop

Drunk Russian diplomat rams into biker; punches, abuses Delhi cop

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The incident happened late at night around 1:30 am where the diplomat after hitting the bike was asked to stop by the police. But instead of stopping, he slammed his car into the barricade.

Ola S1 scooters launched, prices start at Rs 99,999

Ola S1 scooters launched, prices start at Rs 99,999

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric took the wraps off its maiden e-scooter offerings -- Ola S1 and S1 Pro -- for a commercial launch on Sunday. With prices starting from Rs 99,999 (excluding state government incentives, registration fee, and insurance cost), the Bhavesh Aggarwal-founded firm said the e-scooters are designed and engineered in India for the world and will deliver the best scooter experience to the consumer. He suggested that after 2025, sale of petrol-powered two-wheelers should not be allowed.

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google has a lot of experience with legal troubles over intellectual property.

The Left faces its defining moment in Kerala

The Left faces its defining moment in Kerala

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The "uncommitted" Malayali voter today has hardly any political choice available. Even if he were to choose the Congress-led UDF in the polls on April 13, he would be acutely conscious that five years hence he would have no choice but to revert to the communist-led LDF to run the successor government, writes M K Bhadrakumar

Volkswagen's recall letters in April warned of an emissions glitch

Volkswagen's recall letters in April warned of an emissions glitch

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The controversy came to public attention last week after Volkswagen acknowledged it had deliberately deceived officials about how much its diesel cars polluted.

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Protests broke out in some states on Friday, including Delhi's Jama Masjid and stone-petling at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and Saharanpur, over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries with demonstrators in Jharkhand injuring a few policemen while authorities in Jammu imposed a curfew in few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

Instagrammable, but unpalatable

Instagrammable, but unpalatable

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Sarla's gym look, Anita's weight loss, Praneeta's permed and Kavita's oiled hair, Anisha's baby shower, the Kohlis' marriage registration, Rajat's car's bent fender, Akshay's new shoes, Malti's soup-du-jour, we're bombarded with useless trivia through the day,' sighs Kishore Singh.

Odds favour Kejriwal, but air not even yet

Odds favour Kejriwal, but air not even yet

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Delhi's chief minister claims success, but his ambitious odd even scheme's real test could be on Monday.

Brakes on sales figure of Maruti Suzuki

Brakes on sales figure of Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The slowdown in growth is an industry-wide trend and companies are adjusting production to bring down the inventory levels at plants as well as dealerships.

Soon you will be able to access driving licence on your mobile

Soon you will be able to access driving licence on your mobile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The DigiLocker platform, launched on July 1, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has 2.1 million registered users and 2.4 million documents have been uploaded

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Ex-Miss India harassed by bike-borne youths in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Sengupta, 30, said she was returning home along with a colleague in an app-based cab, which was hit by a few bike-borne youths who dragged the driver out and roughed him up. The model claimed that she had sought help from officers of Maidan police station in the heart of the city, and later went to Charu Market police station in south Kolkata. On both occasions, she was allegedly told that the incident did not happen in their jurisdiction.

Kerala floods: How not to get your insurance claims rejected

Kerala floods: How not to get your insurance claims rejected

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The devastation caused by the current deluge has damaged hundreds and thousands of homes and vehicles.

SC notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging odd-even scheme

SC notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging odd-even scheme

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta also directed the Delhi government and the Central Pollution Control Board to place before it the data of pollution in Delhi from October till November 14 this year. The bench also directed them to submit pollution data from October 1 to December 31, 2018.

Gujarat is India's most business friendly state

Gujarat is India's most business friendly state

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Gujarat has topped with a score of 71.14% on ease of doing business list.

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala on Saturday wreaking havoc in many parts with some people feared missing in the landslides that occurred in hilly areas bordering Kottayam and Idukki districts prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the Army and Air Force for rescue operations.

Be careful, you're in South Kashmir now!

Be careful, you're in South Kashmir now!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'A war is being fought in South Kashmir.' 'Do not underestimate your enemy, be sensible and cautious and be prepared for the worst if you choose to move in the region unprotected,' advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

Odd-even scheme kicks off, CM says overwhelmed by response

Odd-even scheme kicks off, CM says overwhelmed by response

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The ambitious odd-even scheme of Delhi government got off to a decent start on new year with volume of cars on the city roads coming down significantly.

SEE: India to Nepal: Awesome Road Trip!

SEE: India to Nepal: Awesome Road Trip!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera made an 11-day road voyage across some of South Asia's most deserted, challenging, terrain, always under the gaze of the sacred, dazzling Himalaya.

AAP govt presents Rs 53,000 cr budget; thrust on green initiatives, health

AAP govt presents Rs 53,000 cr budget; thrust on green initiatives, health

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

This is the first "Green budget" of the government for effective containment of pollution in the city, the deputy chief minister said in the budget session of the assembly in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

As odd-even formula ends, Delhi CM appeals to people to continue doing so

As odd-even formula ends, Delhi CM appeals to people to continue doing so

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

As the curtains came down on the odd-even pilot scheme on Friday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the people of Delhi to continue observing the car rationing measures "voluntarily", which the government claimed has reduced air pollution by up to 25 per cent.

How SBI plans to save Rs 1,000 crore

How SBI plans to save Rs 1,000 crore

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

SBI chief Rajnish Kumar said the focus going forward will be on cost reduction, rationalisation and reskilling of workforce, improving staff productivity and redeployment of workforce from admin offices to sales roles.

Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

GM India said it has already sent individual letters.

Tata Motors nets Rs 15 cr on 5,00,000 Nano forms

Tata Motors nets Rs 15 cr on 5,00,000 Nano forms

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

Within 15 days of opening the registration process for Nano, its Rs 1 lakh car, Tata Motors has sold nearly 5,00,000 application forms, raking in Rs 15 crore (at Rs 300 each). Distributors associated with the Nano bookings said most of the forms were likely to translate into bookings.

Strike to protest JNU, Geelani arrests hit life in Kashmir

Strike to protest JNU, Geelani arrests hit life in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Most of the shops, business establishments, petrol pumps and offices were shut in and around the Lal Chowk city centre and in many areas elsewhere in the city, while government offices witnessed thin attendance, officials said.

Ex-Sena MLA's house vandalised after remarks on Uddhav

Ex-Sena MLA's house vandalised after remarks on Uddhav

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

A car and some window panes were damaged in the attack that took place around 1.30 am when Jadhav, who is the son- in-law of state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Raosaheb Danve.

'Yogiji is scared of Priyanka Gandhi'

'Yogiji is scared of Priyanka Gandhi'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Yogiji is saying he is doing good work, but when you go on the ground you will see the reality.'

Will GST meet on Friday lift the gloom by lowering tax?

Will GST meet on Friday lift the gloom by lowering tax?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising representatives of all states and Union territories, will have its 37th meeting in Goa against the backdrop of economic growth hitting a six-year low of 5 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal.

Decision on Rahul's Mumbai trip on July 10

Decision on Rahul's Mumbai trip on July 10

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Additional Sessions Judge S N Gupta reserved the order on Rahul's application after hearing heated arguments both from prosecution and defence sides.

Tata Motors starts work at Singur

Tata Motors starts work at Singur

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Tata Motors went ahead with mobilisation of construction equipment at Singur on Monday and enrolment of locals for work on the Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) greenfield plant amid heavy security.

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

When cops were taking him to an undisclosed location in a jeep, he was heard shouting, Main Vikas Dubey hun, Kanpur wala.

8 UP cops shot dead in failed raid, 2 criminals killed later

8 UP cops shot dead in failed raid, 2 criminals killed later

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The first encounter took place when a police team was approaching to arrest Vikas Dubey, a history-sheeter facing 60 criminal cases, in Dikru village under the Chaubeypur police station on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, police said.

Bulandshahr rape victims move SC for FIR against Azam Khan, cops

Bulandshahr rape victims move SC for FIR against Azam Khan, cops

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The mother-daughter duo has moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the case to Delhi besides registration of FIR against UP minister Azam Khan for his remarks.

Over 280,000 diesel vehicles may go off Delhi's roads

Over 280,000 diesel vehicles may go off Delhi's roads

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

There is a total of 590,000 private and commercial diesel vehicles registered with Delhi Transport Department and out of them, there are 121,000 commercial vehicles and 161,000 private vehicles including cars, jeep, tractors, which are more than 10 years old

First Look: Iraq prepares for elections

First Look: Iraq prepares for elections

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Elections will be held in January for a transitional national assembly.

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The Code on Social Security, 2020 gives a lot of comfort to gig firms which recognise cab drivers or food delivery executives as 'independent contractors' who directly do business with customers with the help of their digitised platforms.

WB: Audi of ex-RJD MLA's son kills IAF officer during R-Day rehearsal

WB: Audi of ex-RJD MLA's son kills IAF officer during R-Day rehearsal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Before fleeing, the driver of the car scrapped the papers bearing the temporary registration number, both from the front and the rear end, in order to hide the identity of the vehicle owner, a senior officer of Kolkata Police said.

Sheena Bora Trial: What's wrong with Peter?

Sheena Bora Trial: What's wrong with Peter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

He is, at the closing of 2018, a man quite different from the Peter Mukerjea who entered judicial custody three-and-a-half years ago. He is a man not yet convicted of a crime, but already suffering for it, like the hundreds that enter these courts every day and the thousands Peter shares jail space with in a central Mumbai prison.

Look out notice against Sohrabs in air force officer's death

Look out notice against Sohrabs in air force officer's death

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Kolkata police on Thursday issued a look out notice against Ambia Sohrab, Sambia Sohrab and their father former RJD MLA Mohammed Sohrab.

Our only source of livelihood snatched, say protesting Uber drivers

Our only source of livelihood snatched, say protesting Uber drivers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Hundreds of cab drivers employed with Internet-based taxi firm Uber on Friday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi demanding revocation of the ban imposed on the company's operations in the national capital.