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TVS allowed to use Bajaj's patented tech

TVS allowed to use Bajaj's patented tech

Rediff.com19 May 2009

The bench consisting of acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court S J Mukhopadhyaya and Justice Ibrahim Kalifula on Monday set aside the earlier order according to which TVS Motors was restrained from using the twin spark technology, which was patented by Pune-based, India's second largest two wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto.

Don't glorify terrorists as martyrs: BIMSTEC's message to Pak

Don't glorify terrorists as martyrs: BIMSTEC's message to Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The group was indirectly referring to Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif calling slain Hizbul terrorist Burhan a martyr.

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment of Rs 480 cr to JP Morgan

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment of Rs 480 cr to JP Morgan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

M&M, which owns a 75 per cent stake in SYMC, rescued the sport-utility vehicle (SUV) maker from near-insolvency in 2010 but has struggled to revive its fortunes.

I wasn't drinking or driving, Salman tells court in hit-and-run case

I wasn't drinking or driving, Salman tells court in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

In his statement, the star said that a false case has been registered against him and said that he wasn't drunk when the accident took place and neither did he run away from the spot.

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Under its Turnaround 2.0 programme, Tata Motors will work to improve its sales capabilities -- "as the product itself is not enough" -- use experiential marketing to excite the market and cut costs to make its offerings more competitive.

KS Puttaswamy, 92-yr-old, who fired first shot in Right to Privacy case

KS Puttaswamy, 92-yr-old, who fired first shot in Right to Privacy case

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The retired Karnataka high court judge is frail but sharp as a tack is a staunch disbeliever of Aadhaar, saying all it does is replace other forms of identification.

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

'If slowdown prolongs we will start seeing casualties'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'We are in the reverse gear and we are not there anywhere compared to the rest of the world'

ISRO successfully tests crew escape system, meant for saving lives of astronauts

ISRO successfully tests crew escape system, meant for saving lives of astronauts

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The first 'Pad Abort Test' demonstrated the safe recovery of the crew module in case of any exigency at the launch pad, the Indian Space Research Organisation said in a release.

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.

Mercedes drives in ultra-luxe SUV Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Mercedes drives in ultra-luxe SUV Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is the first-ever SUV offering in the company's ultra-luxurious 'Mercedes-Maybach' range. It is the only second Maybach model to be rolled out in the Indian market, following the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.

'For achche din, give us at least a year'

'For achche din, give us at least a year'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

'Understand one thing, if you want immediately and magically that things should become cheap, it's not possible. It's a long-term policy.' 'Inflation is linked to the storage system and with the production system. Whenever production rises, prices go lower. So if we store when the prices are low and release them when prices rise, prices can be maintained.' 'The problem is that in our country fruits and vegetables worth Rs 110,000 crore go to waste as they rot. And grains worth Rs 85,000 crore rot. So the storage system is another big reason for inflation.' Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in an exclusive interaction with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

Stalking case: Haryana BJP chief won't resign, says party

Stalking case: Haryana BJP chief won't resign, says party

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Congress accuses Centre of 'protecting' state BJP chief's son.

Spotting the eCommerce offender

Spotting the eCommerce offender

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Law enforcement authorities in India insist that the market-place operator be responsible that all products and services put up for sale by independent merchants.

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

GST: 29 more items and 54 services just got cheaper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The Council also discussed process to make return filing simpler with just one return to be filed every month.

Salman out on bail after 5-year sentence suspended

Salman out on bail after 5-year sentence suspended

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will not have to go to jail pending disposal of his appeal against conviction in the 2002 hit-and-run case after the Bombay high court suspended his sentence and granted him bail.

Violent protests against CAA in Delhi, 21 injured

Violent protests against CAA in Delhi, 21 injured

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Police resorted to baton charges and fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.

73 pc cases remain unsolved as crime surges in Delhi

73 pc cases remain unsolved as crime surges in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Delhi Police faced a tough time in 2016 when crime cases surged by over nine per cent in the national capital while 73 per cent cases remained unsolved.

Uber India chief: We're at very early stages of our journey in India

Uber India chief: We're at very early stages of our journey in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The company's India focus hasn't changed with the change in CEOs.

Top automobile firms to invest Rs 11,500 crore in Maha

Top automobile firms to invest Rs 11,500 crore in Maha

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

These companies had threatened to leave Maharashtra and invest in other states when the state government had brought amendments to the Maharashtra VAT Act with effect from April 1, 2011, and made net sales the basis for VAT set-off claims.

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

As for structural reform, there are signs if one looks hard enough.

Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Volkswagen can pay $18 billion, over time, and retain its credit rating.

'Aadhaar-like database for hospitals soon'

'Aadhaar-like database for hospitals soon'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Kunnal Prem, chief executive officer of the Insurance Information Bureau of India, tells Mayank Jain on what they're doing.

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Truckers threaten to continue strike, govt refuses to budge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Truckers on Thursday proceeded on a nationwide indefinite strike.

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Spending at restaurants and bars grew more than 8 per cent compared to the year before.

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday slapped a penalty of Rs 2,545 crore on 14 top carmakers of the country for violating trade norms in the spare-part andafter-sale service market.

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

COPD: 2nd biggest cause for deaths in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'COPD causes an economic loss of Rs 35,000 crores.' 'We cannot afford to lose such a huge amount due to one disease.' 'COPD is a non-communicable disease and that's why it remained low in priority.' 'The time is right to shift the focus to COPD as HIV/AIDS and TB are under control. 'This badly neglected disease has become the second largest cause for deaths in India.' 'It is time for us to wake up and give due importance to this disease.'

Maruti to drive home a record; Sells more than 11 lakh cars

Maruti to drive home a record; Sells more than 11 lakh cars

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The previous best selling year was 2010 when Maruti managed to sell around 10.6 lakh (1.06 million) units.

Sanand: The new global auto hotspot

Sanand: The new global auto hotspot

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Sanand has catapulted into the big league of automobile industry hubs.

How Nitin Gadkari plans to make Indian roads safe and pollution-free

How Nitin Gadkari plans to make Indian roads safe and pollution-free

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The Centre has accorded top priority for cost-effective, pollution-free transportation modes, such as waterways, which reduce logistic costs and increase road safety. Union minister of roads, highways, ports and shipping Nitin Gadkari speaks to Sanjay Jog about the government's strategy.

Prince Philip helped design Land Rover that will carry his coffin

Prince Philip helped design Land Rover that will carry his coffin

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The coffin of the senior royal will be loaded into the Land Rover for an eight-minute procession to the gates of St George's Chapel, where the funeral is to begin with a national minute's silence at 1500 local time on April 17.

Too little too late, auto firms say on RBI rate cut

Too little too late, auto firms say on RBI rate cut

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The RBI on Thursday lowered the benchmark repurchase rate to 7.75 per cent from 8 per cent, the first reduction since May 2013.

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

While Tata Elxsi will steer clear of building hardware sensors used in autonomous driving, the company is also working with large Tier-1 suppliers to co-develop sensors that will be work with its underlying software.

A Dzire not to be Swift

A Dzire not to be Swift

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Maruti has plans to rev up sales of the Dzire, India's fourth most-sold car, by relaunching it.

All new Mini Cooper Convertible will soon be in India

All new Mini Cooper Convertible will soon be in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The new model is longer, wider and taller

Karnataka govt prohibits lockout at Toyota's plants

Karnataka govt prohibits lockout at Toyota's plants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Workers' union to hold meeting on Monday to decide when to return to work.

The man who's driving Uber in India

The man who's driving Uber in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Amit Jain tells Shyamal Majumdar about his dream to make Uber the 'safest place in the city'

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

In its flight performance, it can move up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h and minimum speed for level flight at 50 km/h.

BSE, NSE seek clarification from Tatas on Mistry letter

BSE, NSE seek clarification from Tatas on Mistry letter

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The notices from the stock exchanges followed reports about Cyrus Mistry disclosing possible writedown to the tune of $18 billion faced by the conglomerate

'I am ambitious, want to be the CM of Maharashtra'

'I am ambitious, want to be the CM of Maharashtra'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Nationalist Congress Party leader and former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar tells Sanjay Jog the allegation of corruption against his party is a political conspiracy. Edited excerpts:

Why this photo irritates the Chinese

Why this photo irritates the Chinese

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

China sees India and Japan's 'North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project' as a challenge to its OBOR, says Rajaram Panda.