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Launch blueprint, rural gains can help Hero MotoCorp turn the corner

Launch blueprint, rural gains can help Hero MotoCorp turn the corner

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's largest two-wheeler maker by volume - Hero MotoCorp (Hero) - posted a better-than-expected operating performance in the January-March (fourth quarter, or Q4) quarter of 2022-23 (FY23). Riding on higher average selling prices which were up 5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and volume growth of 7 per cent, the company registered a 12 per cent growth in revenue to Rs 8,306 crore. The company sold 127,000 units in the quarter, largely driven by domestic sales which were up 11.6 per cent, while exports saw a sharp fall of 57 per cent over the year-ago quarter.

Driver of truck that plowed into religious procession in Bihar arrested

Driver of truck that plowed into religious procession in Bihar arrested

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The driver of a truck that ploughed into a religious procession killing at least 12 people, including seven children, in Bihar's Vaishali district was rescued from the mangled vehicle and arrested, a senior police officer said on Monday.

25 passengers charred to death as bus catches fire on Samruddhi E-way in Maha

25 passengers charred to death as bus catches fire on Samruddhi E-way in Maha

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

As most victims' bodies were charred beyond recognition, the authorities have decided to conduct DNA testing to identify them before handing them over to the relatives.

Mob sets houses on fire in Agra after interfaith couple 'elopes'

Mob sets houses on fire in Agra after interfaith couple 'elopes'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Police arrested eight people involved in the mob attack, which they said was carried out by members of a group known as 'Dharam Jagran Samanvay Sangh'.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Haryana family refutes police version, allege cow vigilantes killed son

Haryana family refutes police version, allege cow vigilantes killed son

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The family of a 22-year-old youth has accused cow vigilantes of thrashing him to death after branding him a cow smuggler in Nuh district, but the police said he died in a road accident.

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Where was the armed police?' 'Did you see armed constables around him?' 'There was deep negligence by the UP police and this was a deep conspiracy.'

Delhi police begins search for man who urinated on AI co-passenger

Delhi police begins search for man who urinated on AI co-passenger

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

A senior police officer said based on the complaint of the victim given to the Air India, a case has been registered under the the Indian Penal Code and the Aircraft Rules.

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had a history of rash driving

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had a history of rash driving

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The police in Palghar district of Maharashtra, who are investigating the Mistry car accident case, have found this during their investigation.

J-K tunnel collapse: 9 more bodies found, rescue op ends

J-K tunnel collapse: 9 more bodies found, rescue op ends

Rediff.com21 May 2022

With the bodies of all the missing workers recovered, the two-day rescue operation ended late on Saturday evening.

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman died after her scooty was hit by a car and her body was dragged for around four kilometres in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri on Sunday, police said.

12 charred to death, 43 injured as bus catches fire after hitting truck in Nashik

12 charred to death, 43 injured as bus catches fire after hitting truck in Nashik

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The accident took place on Aurangabad Road around 5 am, an official said.

How To Keep Your Child's Teeth Healthy

How To Keep Your Child's Teeth Healthy

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Dr Rohit Mistry suggests five dental hygiene habits young mothers should start their babies/kids.

Sri Lanka Cricket appoint 3-mem panel to probe Danushka

Sri Lanka Cricket appoint 3-mem panel to probe Danushka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The 31-year-old left-hander, who was arrested on Sunday ahead of the team's departure from Australia, was denied bail by a local court in Sydney on Monday, even as the SLC suspended him from all forms of the game with immediate effect.

Delhi woman was dragged for 12 km: Here's what the cops say

Delhi woman was dragged for 12 km: Here's what the cops say

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Sagar Preet Hooda said fresh charges could be added against the five accused arrested in connection with the case on the basis of the post-mortem report.

Let's Hope India Gets Lucky With Growth

Let's Hope India Gets Lucky With Growth

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

After bumbling for years since 2014, the Modi government seems to believe that massive government expenditure will lead us to prosperity supported by 'seat-of-the-pants' decision-making, observes Debashis Basu.

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Tanur police said a case was registered on Sunday itself against the owner of the boat, which reportedly did not have a licence to function.

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The tributes to Fr Stan by his associates and his co-accused (which were read out) provided a clue to why his death continues to touch so many.

6 people charged over Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

6 people charged over Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The government had set up a fact-finding team in hopes to reveal the culprits of the deadly stampede, among the deadliest soccer-related tragedy since the crush in Peru in 1964.

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

CBI meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

In his letter to Modi, Kharge hit out at the railway minister for seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, saying the law enforcement agency is meant to investigate crimes, not railway accidents.

How 3 trains collided in Odisha: Railways hints at...

How 3 trains collided in Odisha: Railways hints at...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

They described the functioning of the interlocking system which prima facie seemed to have been part of the problem which led to the accident, in which at least 275 people were killed.

4 newborns die in Chhattisgarh hospital, parents blame power cut

4 newborns die in Chhattisgarh hospital, parents blame power cut

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Four new-born babies died in the special neonatal care unit (SNCU) of a government hospital in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district on Monday, prompting the state government to order a probe, an official said.

Baby dies due to UP hospital's 'negligence' as parents fail to pay Rs 30 bribe

Baby dies due to UP hospital's 'negligence' as parents fail to pay Rs 30 bribe

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Shivdutt, the child's father, claimed his son was not given proper treatment by the nurse who gave him a wrong injection after which he died.

Man who urinated on female passenger on AI flight is from Mumbai

Man who urinated on female passenger on AI flight is from Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

On November 26, an inebriated male passenger had urinated on a female co-passenger during a flight from New York to Delhi.

Want To Calculate Your Credit Score?

Want To Calculate Your Credit Score?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Sujata Ahlawat, Senior Vice President and Head of Direct-to-Consumer Interactive, TransUnion CIBIL, offers a quick glimpse into what a CIBIL Score is, the factors that impact it, and tips for maintaining a healthy score.

HC acquits all 4 accused in 2008 Jaipur serial blasts case, slams shoddy probe

HC acquits all 4 accused in 2008 Jaipur serial blasts case, slams shoddy probe

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Rajasthan high court on Wednesday acquitted all the accused in the 2008 serial Jaipur blasts case which claimed 71 lives and left over 180 injured.

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

La Nina, construction worsen air quality; spike in respiratory ailments.

'Chances of sabotage are very remote'

'Chances of sabotage are very remote'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'To avoid accountability and cover the mismanagement of the head of the department, they create this kind of sabotage theory.' 'If it's a sabotage theory, then the higher-level officials can go scot-free.'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

MP has negligible investment return: CAG

MP has negligible investment return: CAG

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

State owned public sector undertakings have turned into white elephants for one of the most poor states.

Worker's death casts grim shadow over Alang recycling industry

Worker's death casts grim shadow over Alang recycling industry

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The industry has protested the police case and notice over the death, and requested Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to ensure a fair investigation to avoid hurting the industry's image.

Govt nudges LIC to tweak product strategy for better investor return

Govt nudges LIC to tweak product strategy for better investor return

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The government is nudging LIC to tweak its product strategy to maximise profitability in a bid to help the country's largest insurer realise its full growth potential and yield better returns for investors, an official said. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has been trading below the issue price of Rs 949 a share ever since it got listed on stock exchanges on May 17. It listed at Rs 872 apiece on NSE. On Tuesday, the scrip settled at Rs 595.50, down 0.72 per cent over the previous close.

TN traffic constable shifted out for slapping delivery man

TN traffic constable shifted out for slapping delivery man

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The policeman abused and slapped the food delivery person twice, and snatched his mobile phone, while also damaging the motorcycle, the video recorded by another commuter showed.

'It's a win-win for the accused'

'It's a win-win for the accused'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If he has been able to overcome this major obstacle (withdrawal of POCSO after the complainant and victim withdrew the charge) I don't think he has anything to worry about now.' 'Cancellation of POCSO is akin to giving him a lifeline.'

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Tinu escaped from the custody of the Crime Investigation Agency unit of the Mansa Police on Saturday night when he was brought on a production warrant from Goindwal Sahib jail in Tarn Taran district in another case.

Lakhimpur violence: Court allows SIT to add attempt to murder charge

Lakhimpur violence: Court allows SIT to add attempt to murder charge

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The charges against Ashish Mishra should be modified, cops investigating the case have written to a judge.

Truck runs over people sleeping on road divider in Delhi, 4 killed

Truck runs over people sleeping on road divider in Delhi, 4 killed

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Several teams have been formed to trace the offending vehicle and its driver.

Russia, Ukraine crisis: India may get to export more wheat in global markets

Russia, Ukraine crisis: India may get to export more wheat in global markets

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Russia-Ukraine conflict would have nil or negligible impact on India's foreign trade, and the crisis may give domestic exporters an opportunity to ship more wheat in the global markets, sources said on Thursday. India's central pool stood at 24.2 million tonnes, twice more than the buffer and strategic needs, they said. More than a quarter of the world's wheat export comes from Russia and Ukraine.

Luxury property prices up 8-12% in 2022; surpasses 2015 peak level

Luxury property prices up 8-12% in 2022; surpasses 2015 peak level

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Prices of luxury properties appreciated by 8-12 per cent during the last year across major cities and has breached the 2015 peak level, according to India Sotheby's International Realty. In its annual 'Luxury Outlook Survey 2023', India Sotheby's International Realty (ISIR) revealed that 61 per cent of High-Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High-Net-worth Individuals (UHNIs) are looking to buy luxury real estate during 2023-24. The sample size of the survey is more than 500 HNIs and UHNIs.

Opposition leaders push for caste census, anti-BJP front at DMK meet

Opposition leaders push for caste census, anti-BJP front at DMK meet

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The conference was seen by many as a show of strength by the Opposition with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav joining in to raise their voice against oppression of backward classes.