A woman allegedly in an inebriated condition rammed her car into a police jeep and a bike, killing one person and leaving five traffic policemen injured. 27-year-old Nooriya Haveliwala, a beautician by profession, lost control over her car and hit the police jeep and bike at Marine Drive in south Mumbai, police said.
The prosecution on Wednesday rejected Bollywood star Salman Khan's defence that it was his driver Ashok Singh who was driving his vehicle at the time of the 2002 mishap, saying it appears to be a "brought up" witness whose contention was belated and introduced at the fag end of the trial.
The Congresshas announced a three-phased campaign, "Mehngai-mukt Bharat Abhiyaan".
Vehicles are depreciating assets and lose their value over time.
On Monday, the 31-year-old proved he is in fighting form for his 200 metres butterfly rematch with Chad le Clos, the South African who four years ago denied him a third consecutive gold medal in the event.
Olympic champion swimmer failed to qualify for 400m freestyle final.
Olympic swimming champion Phelps wins 100m butterfly in racing return.
It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.
IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight as he was in "a state of panic"
Liverpool 'disappointed' after fans celebrate league win outside Anfield
n another damning evidence in the Chandigarh stalking case, a CCTV footage has been recovered of August 4th which clearly shows accused Vikas Barala purchasing alcohol before chasing down Varnika Kund
The Pyeongchang Winter Games was supposed to be the coming-out party for 5G, the next generation of wireless technology -- but few people noticed. And some of those who did were unimpressed.
US lawmakers have served an ultimatum on smartphone makers, Google, Research in Motion (RIM) and Apple to get rid of their just launched DUI (Driving under the influence of intoxication) software, which helps drunk drivers to evade police checkpoints.
'If the minister does not resign, then it will be the darkest incident of Indian democracy where power prevailed over the people.'
Some of the violations that will lead to community service include failure to pay social security contribution of workers, maintain records, furnish information to inspectors, pay gratuity to workers, provide crche facility and medical pay, and retrenching women workers during maternity leave.
'It used to be quite normal to have quite a few drinks and drive home, and it also used to be normal to drive without seatbelts. Today both of those would be considered antisocial, and not wearing face coverings in public should be regarded in the same way'
The prosecution in the 2002 hit-and-run case, in which Bollywood actor Salman Khan was convicted, had "tutored" its witnesses, his lawyer on Monday argued in the Bombay high court.
The driver had turned 18 last month and did not have a licence. He was driving the car of his friend's father.
Mumbai Cricket Association officials have lodged a police complaint against Kolkata Knight Riders franchise team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan for his alleged misbehaviour on Wednesday night at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and decided to ban him for life from entering the premises.
A Mumbai trial court on Monday said the date of pronouncement of the verdict in the 2002 hit-and-run-case of Bollywood actor Salman Khan will be announced on Tuesday.
A day after the Bombay high court acquitted Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, the Bollywood superstar today withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court seeking examination of his friend and singer Kamaal Khan as court witness in the case.
Having ended his career once in London on what he considered a sour note, Michael Phelps enters the Rio de Janeiro Olympics pool for his second swansong determined to bow out on his own terms.
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.
Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.
'Competition makes us better. I lose a little bit of sleep because I have competition.'
Indian carmakers will have no option but to manufacture safer cars from October 2017.
'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'
'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.'
Police said they suspected it to be a revenge killing as Ramesh was the prime accused in the murder of Mahesh, son of one of the assailants, in December 2017 in Hyderabad.
Maharashtra government on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court's verdict acquitting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case in which one person was killed and four others were injured.
Man whose son died after drinking and driving gets patent for steering wheel alcohol sensors.
It is reported that the BMW belongs to the son of independent legislator Nand Kishor, who is an MLA from Sikar, Fatehpur District.
When the case came up for hearing, Justice A R Joshi was informed by Salman's lawyer Amit Desai that the 'paper book' (compilation of evidence and documents which is served to both the sides by the court) was not complete.
The main reason is a "lack of love," a survey has revealed.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.
'His plays were like Bollywood cinema.'
The Union transport minister said that the states can reduce fine but they are aimed at saving lives of people, and for generating revenue.
A man, who was injured in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bollywood star's acquittal by the Bombay high court.
'Nationalism has been defined for us. It is what the BJP and Modi bhakts decide, not me, you or Salman Khan. If you don't agree with their view, you are a Pakistani agent and an anti-national. Period. No more argument. The discussion ends there.'
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