News for 'motorcyclist'

Bomb attack on Israeli car: Investigators scanning calls

Bomb attack on Israeli car: Investigators scanning calls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Investigators are scanning international calls made to Iran, Pakistan and middle-eastern countries around the time of the attack on Israeli diplomat's car in New Delhi on Monday even as they carried out overnight raids to trace the motorcyclist who stuck the magnetic bomb.

Iranian youth planted bomb on Israeli diplomat's car?

Iranian youth planted bomb on Israeli diplomat's car?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Indian investigators probing Monday's Israel embassy car blast, which left a diplomat and three others injured, claimed to have identified the youth who planted the explosive. Sources say that the motorcyclist who was following the SUV was an Iranian youth.

Car explodes near PM's residence

Car explodes near PM's residence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Two people were injured when a car belonging to the Israeli embassy exploded in Delhi on Monday evening. The blast took place at a petrol pump, near Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence at 7, Race Course Road

25 killed in IS-claimed twin blasts in Kabul

25 killed in IS-claimed twin blasts in Kabul

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Six journalists were among the killed. At least 49 people were injured.

Voice of America journalist killed in Pakistan

Voice of America journalist killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

A journalist working for Voice of America Pashtu radio was shot dead by gunmen claiming to be belonging to Tehrik Taliban Pakistan in Mohmand Agency on Tuesday.

Football weekend scarred by violence on and off the pitch in Germany and Brazil

Football weekend scarred by violence on and off the pitch in Germany and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Hertha Berlin team bus shot at by motorcyclist and penalty prompts riot police to protect referee in Brazil league match.

Pakistan Navy bus bomb kills 5 in Karachi

Pakistan Navy bus bomb kills 5 in Karachi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Two navy sailors and a civilian were killed, a naval spokesman told the media. Over 15 injured people, including civilians, were taken to two nearby hospitals.

Take action against US consulate driver: Pak court

Take action against US consulate driver: Pak court

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

A Pakistani court has directed the police to take action against the driver of a speeding United States consulate vehicle that killed a motorcyclist while rushing to aid American official Raymond Davis, arrested after he gunned down two men in Lahore.

India has tremendous capacity in eradicating Covid: WHO

India has tremendous capacity in eradicating Covid: WHO

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The executive director of the World Health Organisation, Michael Ryan, said India, the world's second most populous country, has a tremendous capacity to deal with the coronavirus outbreak as it has the experience of eradicating the small-pox and polio through targeted public intervention.

PIX: The amazing history of the Cafe Racer bikes

PIX: The amazing history of the Cafe Racer bikes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

With Enfield Cafe Racer being displayed at an exhibition recently, we tell you the history behind the highly uncomfortable bikes.

Kamran Akmal's family robbed at gunpoint

Kamran Akmal's family robbed at gunpoint

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal's relatives were robbed of 1.5 million rupees, jewellery, mobile phones and other personal items while on their way to attend a wedding ceremony near their home in Lahore.

Raymond case: 'Anti-US wave in Pak to intensify'

Raymond case: 'Anti-US wave in Pak to intensify'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Senior analyst B Raman gauges the pros and cons of the Raymond Davis case which is on the verge of denting American ties with Pakistan.

Mumbai: Hit-and-run accused held, released on bail

Mumbai: Hit-and-run accused held, released on bail

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The son of a corporate honcho was arrested in a hit-and-run case in which a motorcyclist was seriously wounded, while a minor girl was killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in south Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.

Himalayan Odyssey bike rally kicks off

Himalayan Odyssey bike rally kicks off

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Sixty enthusiastic motorcyclists set out on the first leg of the Himalayan Odyssey 2010, from India Gate in the New Delhi. Share your bike trips!

'Indians have been divided into Hindus and others'

'Indians have been divided into Hindus and others'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The message from those in power is clear. Either agree with us or suffer the consequences'

Now, intelligent car doors!

Now, intelligent car doors!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Imagine you opening your car door suddenly into the path of an oncoming motorcyclist; but the door clams up and a potential mishap is averted.

Mehrauli blast: Delhi cops have no clue

Mehrauli blast: Delhi cops have no clue

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

The 'whodunnit' question has been hounding investigators from the beginning as the blast in a flower market in Mehrauli in south Delhi on September 27, came exactly two weeks after the serial blasts in New Delhi. The bomb, which was dropped in the market by two motorcyclists, who masked themselves with helmets, also did not have 'signature components' of the explosives used by suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists.

Talk the ride, albeit safely

Talk the ride, albeit safely

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

The answer to the problem comes from StarCom1, Cardo and Kenwood among others, who have launched a universal motorcycle communication system that consists of a receiver and a transmitter unit or radio that can be fitted on the bike or the rider can choose to strap it on. This radio unit connects to a headset that is fitted on to the helmet.

Two youths run over by Bhojpuri actor's convoy

Two youths run over by Bhojpuri actor's convoy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Two motorcyclists were run over by an unidentified car in Gorakhpur on Friday night, which locals alleged belonged to the cavalcade of Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari. According to the police, Rajkumar Gupta and Pintu of Sangrampur village were crushed by the speeding car near Jarlahi bridge.Senior Superintendent of Police R K Srivastava said the identity of the vehicle has not been established yet but the investigation is on, adding that the bodies have been sent for post-mortem

A revolution in the two-wheeler world

A revolution in the two-wheeler world

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Rapid changes are taking place in the two-wheeler world.

Pak woman lawmaker succumbs to bullet injuries

Pak woman lawmaker succumbs to bullet injuries

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A Pakistani woman parliamentarian, who was critically injured in a gun attack by unidentified men two days ago, succumbed to her injuries early Friday at a hospital in Lahore.

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing flooding on roads and rail tracks and disrupting suburban train services as the south-west monsoon arrived in the city with a bang, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for more downpour.

Teach kids not to touch strange objects: Cops

Teach kids not to touch strange objects: Cops

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

If you are a parent or teacher, please educate children regarding the dangers of touching or picking up strange objects. This is the message of Delhi Police to the public in the wake of Mehrauli blast in which a young boy was killed after he picked up a packet, dumped by two motorcyclists, in which explosives were kept.

Delhi: Man crushed to death by Blueline bus

Delhi: Man crushed to death by Blueline bus

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

In yet another accident involving a blueline bus, a motorcyclist was crushed to death in Noida on Tuesday. The incident, which came close on the heels of a blueline bus mowing down seven people in New Delhi on Sunday, triggered protests in the area.

Manipur violence: 2 govt offices incinerated in Churachandpur

Manipur violence: 2 govt offices incinerated in Churachandpur

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Violence and arson continued in Manipur's trouble-torn Churachandpur town where two government office buildings were burnt down by agitators.

Heavyweights roll in

Heavyweights roll in

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The India Bike Week in Goa was a celebration of the joy of biking

French rider killed in Macau practice

French rider killed in Macau practice

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Bruno Bonhuil died from chest injuries after his bike skidded sideways across the track at the Macau Grand Prix.

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: Enter Prakash Ambedkar

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: Enter Prakash Ambedkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Ambedkar told Rediff.com that he intended making an application that private witnesses not be cross-examined by the Bhima Koregaon Commission of Inquiry.

Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

From the classic to the contemporary, Juie Merchant takes a pick!

20 feared killed in Bihar bus mishap

20 feared killed in Bihar bus mishap

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

The bus, on its way to Sitamarhi from Muzaffarpur, plunged into the river as the driver lost control of the vehicle while trying to save a motor cyclist, they said.

Tour winnner Armstrong receives Spanish accolade

Tour winnner Armstrong receives Spanish accolade

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

American cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won his fourth consecutive Tour de France this year, was voted foreign sportsperson of the year by the Spanish daily newspaper El Pais.

Ex-cop faced caste abuse, injury at Bhima-Koregaon

Ex-cop faced caste abuse, injury at Bhima-Koregaon

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Curiously, on one aspect -- the large turnout of Dalits at Bhima-Koregaon -- both the counsel for the government and police, and the counsel for Milind Ekbote, an accused in the Bhima-Koregaon violence, pursued the same line of questioning. They asked Tukaram Gavare about the planning that must have gone behind this turnout.

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: A witness reveals ugly reality

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: A witness reveals ugly reality

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Tanaji Sable's story confirmed what the first witness had told the commission: That the Dalits who had gone to Bhima-Koregaon were stoned; that there were motorcyclists bearing saffron flags roaming around inspiring fear; that the police did nothing to protect the Dalits.

Mr Advani, are you reading this?

Mr Advani, are you reading this?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

Expect a miracle in favour of Congress in UP: Raj Babbar

Expect a miracle in favour of Congress in UP: Raj Babbar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The people of Uttar Pradesh have always been springing surprises, he said.

Coronavirus: Atletico's Saul working to revive Spain's businesses

Coronavirus: Atletico's Saul working to revive Spain's businesses

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'This crisis is going to be much bigger than anything we've experienced and anything we do will not be enough but my aim is to help, it might not be enough in some cases but I have to try'

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A first person account of the train-walk-bike-taxi journey on Wednesday to the office, which is usually covered in an hour, took five-long but enlightening hours, as the city observed a bandh called against violence on the anniversary of a battle fought 200 years ago.

Indonesia quake, tsunami toll jumps to 1,234

Indonesia quake, tsunami toll jumps to 1,234

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

More than 1,200 people are now known to have died in the quake-tsunami that smashed into Sulawesi, Indonesia said on Tuesday. The 7.5-magnitude quake struck just off the central island of Sulawesi, setting off a tsunami that engulfed the coastal city of Palu. People there are growing increasingly desperate for food, fuel and water. Almost 200,000 people are in need of urgent help, the United Nations says, among them thousands of children.

Delhi road rage case: Man beaten to death in front of family

Delhi road rage case: Man beaten to death in front of family

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

In a case of road rage, a person was beaten to death by occupants of a car in front his children after their vehicles collided in central Delhi's Turkman gate area on Sunday.

18 killed as bus falls into Beas river in Himachal Pradesh

18 killed as bus falls into Beas river in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

At least 18 people were killed and 24 others injured on Saturday when a private bus plunged into the Beas river near Vindravani in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.