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Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

A number of persons fainted after experiencing 'burning sensation' in their throat and chest. Many people who were asleep woke up in panic and scurried out of their homes and alerted neighbours and all of them soon reached the main roads unsure of what to do.

MP sees another attack on tribal, 3 held for beating up 2 brothers

MP sees another attack on tribal, 3 held for beating up 2 brothers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

After a video of the incident went viral on social media, the police arrested Sumit Chowdhary, Jaipal Singh Baghel and Prem Singh Parmar on Saturday.

'Tried to capture Asad alive': UP cops give encounter details

'Tried to capture Asad alive': UP cops give encounter details

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The FIR stated that a gun, empty shells, live cartridges, a motorcycle and other evidence were collected from the spot.

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Triumph's portfolio includes high-powered bikes such as the Daytona 200, Rocket III, SuperSports Daytona 675R and Tiger 800, apart from its iconic Bonneville family.

'They suddenly opened fire'

'They suddenly opened fire'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'I wanted to hide below my cart, but a bullet hit my leg.'

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The accused have been identified as Rajpreet Singh, Virender Singh, Sachin Bhati, Arpit Dhankar and Susheel Pradhan, the police said.

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The most important lesson is that you have to build your political proposition, and sell it yourself. You can't leave it to the courts, media, NGOs and civil society and expect them to play the role of the Opposition. That's precisely what Mr Modi's challengers have been doing and we know the results, notes Shekhar Gupta.

June car sales up 16%, motorcycle dips by over 17%

June car sales up 16%, motorcycle dips by over 17%

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Domestic passenger car sales in June grew by 16.36 per cent at 94,002 units as against 80,784 units in the same month a year ago.

Nuh: Structures 'used for pelting stones' bulldozed

Nuh: Structures 'used for pelting stones' bulldozed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Authorities in Nuh district Sunday razed some illegal structures including a hotel from where stones were allegedly pelted on a religious procession last week, even as a mahapanchayat was held in support of four men arrested over arson at a mosque and the death of its junior imam.

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Severe cyclonic storm Michaung crossed south Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla district between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday with maximum gales of up to 90-100 km per hour speed, said an Amaravati Meteorological Centre official.

Two-wheel rides saddle up: Growth recovery, valuations to kick-start gains

Two-wheel rides saddle up: Growth recovery, valuations to kick-start gains

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

After lagging behind other segments in the automotive (auto) space over the past few years, two-wheelers are expected to reverse their volume underperformance. After witnessing a 36.3 per cent volume decline over the 2018-19 (FY19) through 2021-22 (FY22) periods, the sector staged a recovery in 2022-23 (FY23), with volumes rising 17 per cent. While volumes are still a quarter lower than the FY19 peak of 21 million units, a double-digit growth trajectory is expected to prolong.

Udaipur murder accused's bike number 2611 a reference to Mumbai attacks?

Udaipur murder accused's bike number 2611 a reference to Mumbai attacks?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad had fled after brutally hacking tailor Kanhaiya Lal to death in Udaipur on June 28.

From Bajaj to TVS, two-wheeler makers hit full throttle on growth prospects

From Bajaj to TVS, two-wheeler makers hit full throttle on growth prospects

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

With sentiment for the automotive (auto) sector turning positive, stocks of two-wheeler auto majors have been hitting their 52-week highs. Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Company, and Eicher Motors recently reached their yearly highs on strong sales in the festival season and the expectation of faster growth rates ahead. Since the start of this month, listed two-wheeler majors have delivered returns in the 12-17 per cent range, compared to the 7 per cent gains for the S&P BSE Auto Index and 3 per cent for the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex.

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The investigation identified at least seven locations where Israeli women and girls appear to have been sexually assaulted or mutilated.

At 1.3 million, two-wheeler sales cross pre-Covid figs of September 2019

At 1.3 million, two-wheeler sales cross pre-Covid figs of September 2019

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The two-wheeler segment is, however, still far from its H1FY19 peak of 9.7 million units

March car sales up 3%, motorcycles down by 3.5%

March car sales up 3%, motorcycles down by 3.5%

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Domestic passenger car sales grew by 2.89 per cent in March at 114,195 units as against 110,978 units in the same month a year ago.

Bajaj Auto motorcycle sales up 19.2% in June

Bajaj Auto motorcycle sales up 19.2% in June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Bajaj Auto Ltd has posted a 19.2 per cent increase in the motorcycle sales at 82,239 units in June 2003, compared to 68,965 units sold in the same period last year.

Everyone in Ladakh knows China has taken away our land: Rahul in Kargil

Everyone in Ladakh knows China has taken away our land: Rahul in Kargil

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Raking up the border issue, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said every individual in Ladakh knows that China has "taken away our land" and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion that not an inch of land was taken away was "absolutely false".

Honda's EV roadmap: Dedicated factory, first two e-scooter models in a year

Honda's EV roadmap: Dedicated factory, first two e-scooter models in a year

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), India's second-largest two-wheeler maker, on Wednesday revealed its electric vehicle (EV) roadmap, which includes setting up a dedicated EV factory, launching the first two EVs in 2023-24, and establishing 6,000 battery exchange points in the country. HMSI plans to establish a specialised unit for the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), named 'Factory E', at its Narsapura plant located in Karnataka. Factory E will be created by converting an existing production line that currently manufactures internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, said Atsushi Ogata, HMSI managing director and chief executive officer.

Why Are Iranians Protesting?

Why Are Iranians Protesting?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Mahsa Amini's death in police custody has resulted in protests in several parts of Iran against the morality police.

'We're waiting for you': Gunmen threaten Messi

'We're waiting for you': Gunmen threaten Messi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

A threatening message was left for Lionel Messi at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonela Roccuzzo, the Argentine captain's wife.

Kaathal: Demystifying The Indian Superstar

Kaathal: Demystifying The Indian Superstar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'As I watched Mammootty 'try out' Mathew Devassy, I could hear from my theatre seat the ready-made appreciation of the liberal press, their applause for the great actor having flirted with queerness on screen.' 'But it is a flirtation and nothing more, for I could not detect in Devassy any hint of love, not for his homosexual lover, not for his wife,,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Riding on festive demand, passenger vehicle sales soar to record high in October

Riding on festive demand, passenger vehicle sales soar to record high in October

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose to a record high in October as companies pushed dispatches to dealers to cater to the enhanced demand in the festive season. The overall passenger vehicle wholesales in October rose to 391,472 units, up 16 per cent from 336,679 units in the same month last year. Last month witnessed the highest-ever dispatches of passenger vehicles in the domestic market by Maruti Suzuki India and Mahindra & Mahindra.

Amid Competition, Royal Enfield Steps on the Gas to Draw Future Road Map

Amid Competition, Royal Enfield Steps on the Gas to Draw Future Road Map

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

To come up with first EV by 2025, expects market to grow two to three-fold in the next ten years.

5 Jaish terrorists held for circus worker's murder in J-K, AK-47 recovered

5 Jaish terrorists held for circus worker's murder in J-K, AK-47 recovered

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Kumar (27), a resident of Udhampur district, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne militants from a close range when he had gone to the market to buy milk on the night of May 29.

Biparjoy Is Coming!

Biparjoy Is Coming!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Scenes before cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall.

Malegaon blast: BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur appears before trial court

Malegaon blast: BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur appears before trial court

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The ATS official was cross-examined by Thakur's lawyer during the day's proceedings.

Wanted criminal gunned down in encounter in UP

Wanted criminal gunned down in encounter in UP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Gufran, a resident of neighbouring Pratapgarh district, was injured in an exchange of fire with the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force near Samda village in the Kaushambi district, Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said.

Over 1,500 detained in Delhi during night patrol

Over 1,500 detained in Delhi during night patrol

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The move comes days after a delivery agent and his associate were allegedly robbed of Rs 2 lakh at gunpoint by four motorcycle-borne men inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel. Five people have so far been arrested in connection with the Saturday incident.

Woman paraded naked by husband in Raj, 7 held; CM Gehlot to meet victim

Woman paraded naked by husband in Raj, 7 held; CM Gehlot to meet victim

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Initial investigation revealed that the woman was in a relationship with another man, Dhariyawad SHO Peshawar Khan said, adding that the incident took place on Thursday.

All Set For August 15, 2023

All Set For August 15, 2023

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Glimpses from the preparations and rehearsal for Independence Day.

Maha ATS takes custody of NIA terror suspect held in Pune; 5th arrest so far

Maha ATS takes custody of NIA terror suspect held in Pune; 5th arrest so far

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The agency told the court that he is the "mastermind" and the handler of the arrested suspects.

If they're charging us...: Trump rakes up India tax issue

If they're charging us...: Trump rakes up India tax issue

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

During his first term as the US president, Trump described India as a "tariff king" and in May 2019, terminated India's preferential market access.

Four signs that scream: Change your motorcycle tyres

Four signs that scream: Change your motorcycle tyres

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

It's important for any rider -- beginner or seasoned to keep in mind the importance of having healthy tyres. After all it's your tyres that give you experience on the road and any tell-tale signs of wear and tear shouldn't be ignored.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Several activists of pro-Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to stage a protest.

UP: Dalit boy hit with rod for touching teacher's bike

UP: Dalit boy hit with rod for touching teacher's bike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The enraged family members of the student staged a protest outside the school on Saturday.

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Maya Warrier, 9, satisfies a little of her wanderlust when she journeys across the world to Vietnam, some 10 hours by flight from her home in London.

Govt makes helmet, safety harness must for kids below 4 yrs on bike

Govt makes helmet, safety harness must for kids below 4 yrs on bike

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The road transport ministry on Wednesday notified new rules to make the use of safety harness and crash helmets mandatory for children below the age of four years on motorcycles.

Malegaon blast: Another witness turns hostile, 32 so far

Malegaon blast: Another witness turns hostile, 32 so far

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The witness, who worked at a hotel in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, had in his statement to the Anti-Terrorism Squad claimed that he had booked rooms for the accused in the case.

Punjab police recovers bike on which Amritpal fled

Punjab police recovers bike on which Amritpal fled

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Amid the crackdown on 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh and his aides, four accused were detained in Ludhiana on Wednesday, and were sent to jail, informed the police.