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US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave.

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

According to the state government, 60,000 tourists have so far been evacuated from the hill state.

F1: Vettel first Ferrari driver since Schumi to win Monaco GP

F1: Vettel first Ferrari driver since Schumi to win Monaco GP

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Finnish team mate Kimi Raikkonen, who started on pole for the first time in nine years but lost the lead in the pitstops, made sure of a Ferrari one-two with Hamilton finishing seventh for Mercedes after starting 13th.

Railway Board shares preliminary findings on Balasore mishap

Railway Board shares preliminary findings on Balasore mishap

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Jaya Varma Sinha, member of operation and business development, Railway Board said, "According to the preliminary findings, there has been some issue with the signalling. We are still waiting for the detailed report from the Commissioner of Railway Safety. Only Coromandel Express met with an accident. The train was at a speed of around 128 km/h."

Assam petroleum workers' union stops fuel supply to Meghalaya

Assam petroleum workers' union stops fuel supply to Meghalaya

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The apex body of petroleum workers in Assam on Thursday said it has stopped transportation of fuel to Meghalaya, following reports of attacks on vehicles from Assam in the backdrop of violence along the inter-state border that left six people dead.

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP, sets F1 record for most wins in season

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP, sets F1 record for most wins in season

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday to set a Formula One record of 14 victories from a single season, as well as the most points scored.

PIX: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

PIX: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Lewis Hamilton won a crazy, twice-halted Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to go level on points with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and set up a winner-takes-all title showdown.

Mercedes could appeal against F1 title win after protests dismissed

Mercedes could appeal against F1 title win after protests dismissed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Mercedes could appeal against Max Verstappen's Formula One championship victory despite stewards dismissing the team's post-race protests on Sunday.

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

If 4,000 workers could work round the clock for the construction of the new Parliament building, then there is no reason why all infrastructure projects too cannot follow that model, asserts Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Hamilton let-off after breaching rules

Hamilton let-off after breaching rules

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Mercedes however, were fined 25,000 euros for incorrectly declaring that Hamilton was in compliance with the jewellery ban in a self-scrutineering form.

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala on Wednesday approved an ordinance that provides for stringent punishment, including imprisonment of up to seven years and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for those found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to doctors, medical students, and others working in the health services sector in the state.

Unstoppable Verstappen vrooming towards greatness

Unstoppable Verstappen vrooming towards greatness

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Verstappen suffered two retirements from the first three races but has otherwise finished all but two rounds in the top three.

12 charred to death, 43 injured as bus catches fire after hitting truck in Nashik

12 charred to death, 43 injured as bus catches fire after hitting truck in Nashik

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The accident took place on Aurangabad Road around 5 am, an official said.

DCW chief's 'molestation': BJP seeks her suspension pending inquiry

DCW chief's 'molestation': BJP seeks her suspension pending inquiry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday sharpened its attack on Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal demanding her suspension by the Lieutenant Governor for a fair police probe of her alleged molestation charges.

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The man was caught from near the Aluva bridge on Thursday evening where he was drinking alcohol. The suspect attempted to escape from the police by jumping into the nearby river and swimming away, but was caught with the help of local residents and pulled out of the water.

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

'We want to buy a new car; Budget: Rs 6-7 lakh'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Auto experts from CarJasoos will answer all your questions related to buying, selling or maintenance of new or used cars.

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

F1 finale unfair on Hamilton, says Karthikeyan

F1 finale unfair on Hamilton, says Karthikeyan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

A series of questionable race control calls were made as Max Verstappen won his first F1 title.

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Over 50,000 licenced drivers will now be assured that they can continue to provide mobility services in London. Drivers can initiate their registration on the Ola app.

Indian Techies Write Code For Driverless Cars!

Indian Techies Write Code For Driverless Cars!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Engineers based in India are estimated to be writing roughly 35 per cent of the 100 million lines of codes required to develop one fully driverless car for global vehicle makers.

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Rediff.com29 May 2022

An angry Leclerc dropped to fourth after Ferrari called him in again for slicks and then told him, too late, to stay out after Sainz also pitted and went directly from wets to the dry tyres.

PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Here comes a CNG vehicle you will love to drive!

Here comes a CNG vehicle you will love to drive!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani set out to test drive the new CNG versions of Tata Tiago and Tigor, and come away impressed.

13 dead as bus from Pune to Mumbai falls into gorge

13 dead as bus from Pune to Mumbai falls into gorge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The deceased included at least five minors, including a six-year-old boy and a girl aged 15, while of the total number of injured, at least six are minors.

Minimum 6 airbags to be made mandatory in select vehicles

Minimum 6 airbags to be made mandatory in select vehicles

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The Centre will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six airbags in motor vehicles that can carry up to 8 passengers for enhanced safety of occupants, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday. In a series of tweets, the Road Transport and Highways Minister said his ministry had already mandated the implementation of fitment of the driver airbag with effect from July 1, 2019 and front co-passenger airbag with effect from January 1, 2022. "In order to enhance the safety of the occupants in motor vehicles carrying upto 8 passengers, I have now approved a Draft GSR Notification to make a minimum of 6 Airbags compulsory," Gadkari said.

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'Being alert is the most important weapon in one's armoury when one is on her own or is venturing out in unknown territory.'

PIX: Red Bull's Verstappen wins second Formula One title

PIX: Red Bull's Verstappen wins second Formula One title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Dutch driver won the race at Suzuka, with Leclerc demoted from second to third behind Red Bull's Sergio Perez for cutting the final chicane while defending from the Mexican on the last lap.

Maruti Alto K10 to be costlier by up to Rs 23,000

Maruti Alto K10 to be costlier by up to Rs 23,000

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The high-selling model now comes with various safety features like anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution, driver airbag, reverse parking sensor, seed alert system and driver and co-driver seat belt reminder.

What Delhi police is doing to ensure 100 pc safety for women

What Delhi police is doing to ensure 100 pc safety for women

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Delhi police is examining the legal liability of Uber taxi service and probing how the fake police verification certificate was provided to the accused in the rape of a 27-year-old woman in a cab in the national capital, Commissioner BS Bassi said on Tuesday.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, which have drawn a dismayed response from the companies concerned.

5 pieces of riding gear for your safety

5 pieces of riding gear for your safety

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A complete riding gear may as well save you from dying or from serious injuries. And if you say that riding gear is too hot to wear, remember -- it is always better to have sweat on yourself than blood.

FIA will investigate latest Hamilton-Verstappen collision

FIA will investigate latest Hamilton-Verstappen collision

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Formula One's governing body will investigate Sunday's Italian Grand Prix crash between title contenders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton because it was 'unusual', according to race director Michael Masi.

FIA probes Grosjean's crash

FIA probes Grosjean's crash

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The FIA expected its investigation to take six to eight weeks. It will look at all safety devices, how the safety barrier performed and the role of track marshals and medical intervention team.

7 tourists killed in massive avalanche near China border in Sikkim

7 tourists killed in massive avalanche near China border in Sikkim

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The avalanche hit the arterial Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, which connects Gangtok to Nathu La at the China border, around 11.30 am, trapping five-six vehicles with around 30 people under the snow, the Army said in a statement.

Life is tough for India's gig workers

Life is tough for India's gig workers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The recent protests by employees of Urban Company and the case of a a Zomato delivery executive who died in a road accident point to the severely straitened condition of gig workers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Budget 2021 had promised several measures to help the cause of gig economy workers, but most of them are yet to see the light of day. Even after a year, the country's gig workers continue to be without any social security cover or a minimum wage guarantee. "In Budget 2021, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the government is looking toward including migrant and gig workers for social security benefits," says Srinivas Kotni, managing partner, Lexport, a consulting firm. Parliament had passed the Code on Wages in 2019 and Code on Industrial Relations, Social Security and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions in 2020.

How safe is Maruti's S-Presso mini SUV?

How safe is Maruti's S-Presso mini SUV?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Hyundai got two stars for Grand i10 Nios and Kia got three stars for Seltos.

Abu Dhabi GP was 'manipulated', Hamilton told team on radio

Abu Dhabi GP was 'manipulated', Hamilton told team on radio

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton said on his team radio, "This has been manipulated," after the Briton was passed by Max Verstappen on the final lap of Sunday's controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Kerala tragedy: 'Boat was overcrowded, tilting to one side'

Kerala tragedy: 'Boat was overcrowded, tilting to one side'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

On that ill-fated Sunday evening, the tour boat operator's "last trip" gimmick saw the vessel being packed beyond its capacity.

Hamilton gracious in F1 title defeat

Hamilton gracious in F1 title defeat

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

But, even as Max Verstappen celebrated and Lewis Hamilton came to terms with defeat, the Briton's Mercedes team lodged two safety-car related protests.