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Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

It was investing heavily in finding new ways to gauge driver behaviour apart from just relying on feedback provided by riders.

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

Indian HC rejects Pak media's claim of spouse of official tested +ve

Indian HC rejects Pak media's claim of spouse of official tested +ve

Rediff.com24 May 2021

All 12 passengers carried negative Polymerase Chain Reaction COVID-19 reports but they were re-tested in line with the laid down COVID-19 safety protocols in Pakistan.

Sainz puts Ferrari on pole after drop for Verstappen

Sainz puts Ferrari on pole after drop for Verstappen

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Carlos Sainz will start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after penalties reshuffled the grid

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given firm assurances at a meeting held in Delhi of acting on his request for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 'firing by Assam Police' along the states' border.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Images from the Tuscan F1 Grand Prix held at at Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero in Tuscany, Italy, on Sunday.

Former Formula One boss Max Mosley dies aged 81

Former Formula One boss Max Mosley dies aged 81

Rediff.com24 May 2021

He won a high-profile privacy case against the News of the World newspaper in 2008 after it said he had taken part in a "sick Nazi orgy".

Vettel calls for Halo introduction, says 'nothing justifies death'

Vettel calls for Halo introduction, says 'nothing justifies death'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Launching a scathing attack over his fellow drivers for not presenting a united front on the introduction of Halo device, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has favoured the launch of head protection device for the 2017 Formula One season saying nothing could 'justify death'.

Russell to join Hamilton at Mercedes in all-British lineup

Russell to join Hamilton at Mercedes in all-British lineup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas and race for Mercedes next season in an all-British line-up with seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton, the Formula One team said on Tuesday.

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His appeal came when certain organisations of the neighbouring Barak Valley region of Assam observed a 12-hour bandh on Wednesday and have been staging an economic blockade on the National Highway-306 that connects Mizoram with the rest of the country since July 26, disrupting transportation of goods to the state.

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Dutchman won a maiden Formula One title after a last-lap overtake on Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The diplomatic crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan deepened on Sunday after Kabul announced that it will withdraw its ambassador and other senior staff from Islamabad after the abduction and torture of the daughter of its envoy to Pakistan.

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The taxi-hailing company said it will challenge the decision, which shows the world that "far from being open, London is closed to innovative companies".

18 top holdcos' shares gain twice that of Sensex

18 top holdcos' shares gain twice that of Sensex

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'Investing in the stocks of holdcos can be a very efficient and inexpensive way of gaining exposure to the stocks of India's reputable growing business houses.'

Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide whether small, cheap cars or small, expensive cars or both will work better for them, says Pavan Lall.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Why rape victims were on beach late at night, asks Goa CM

Why rape victims were on beach late at night, asks Goa CM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The CM said that parents have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their children.

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'As soon as the violence broke out, they should have stepped in and sent a message that the state is there to stop this violence.' 'Had they done it right there, the situation would not have gone out of control.'

Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Hamilton finishes fourth

Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Hamilton finishes fourth

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Hamilton held on for fourth, but slipped from 18 to 32 points behind Verstappen in the championship standings.

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.

Sports Shorts: Rupinder, Akash back in Asian Games squad

Sports Shorts: Rupinder, Akash back in Asian Games squad

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

Ola spreads wings to 2 more UK cities

Ola spreads wings to 2 more UK cities

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Customers in Coventry and Warwick will also enjoy competitive pricing -- with new users receiving 50 per cent off on all rides for the first two weeks, according to the company.

The Big Daddy of SUVs at Rs 11.49 Lakh!

The Big Daddy of SUVs at Rs 11.49 Lakh!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The all-new Scorpio N will not have any component from the current Scorpio, which will now be sold as the Scorpio Classic, reports Rajesh Karkera.

Driver's mistake may have caused mishap: Minister

Driver's mistake may have caused mishap: Minister

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

Minister of State for Railways Bandaru Dattatreya, the Railway Board chairman and the general manager of South Central Railway have rushed to the accident site, Kumar said.

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The pilot of the MMTS train was trapped in his cabin, which was badly mangled, and efforts were on to rescue him, they said.

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The victim, identified as Kartik Vasudev, had been shot at an entrance of the subway station in Toronto.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton overtook main rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to win the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday and go eight points clear in the Formula One standings.

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Ride-hailing services are also lobbying the government for the recognition of a new category for motorcycle-shared services, where the owner should not have to take a commercial licence. Pooled services is another area where taxi aggregators are hoping to make the government listen to them.

F1: Bottas wins sprint but Verstappen on pole at Monza

F1: Bottas wins sprint but Verstappen on pole at Monza

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

McLaren's Australian Daniel Ricciardo will join the Dutch 23-year-old on the front row for the first time since the pair were team mates at Red Bull in 2018.

Bus hijacked with passengers on board in Agra

Bus hijacked with passengers on board in Agra

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The privately-operated bus with 34 passengers on board was hijacked by recovery agents of a finance company, officials said. Police said the bus driver, staff and passengers are safe.

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country losing hosting rights for the UEFA Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year.

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the passenger's chest received weak protection

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The company asked its users to sign a petition - #BringUberBack

Maini first Indian to score points in DTM Championship

Maini first Indian to score points in DTM Championship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Mercedes-AMG driver Arjun Maini marked yet another milestone in his racing career as the Bangalore-based racer became the first Indian to score points in the DTM Championship at the Nurburgring motor racing circuit in Germany.

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi on Monday

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Night curfew will continue but from 11 pm instead of 10 pm.

Soon, Delhi Metro to have trains that run without drivers

Soon, Delhi Metro to have trains that run without drivers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

These trains would be able to accommodate as many as 240 commuters.

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP to stretch F1 lead

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP to stretch F1 lead

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Red Bull closed the gap to champions Mercedes in the constructors' standings to one point.