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'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

'We will not move until the last person is taken out'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'People in general have a kind of contemptuous attitude to those from Malappuram. But we have shown the entire world what dedicated and selfless work is.'

Seven killed, three injured in Pak bus attack

Seven killed, three injured in Pak bus attack

Rediff.com25 May 2012

At least seven people were shot dead and three others injured when unidentified gunmen attacked a packed passenger bus in Pakistan's southern Sindh province on Friday.

The Rs 12.99-lakh 6th gen Hyundai Elantra is here!

The Rs 12.99-lakh 6th gen Hyundai Elantra is here!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The new Elantra is 40 mm longer and 25 mm wider than the outgoing model

Govt promises to bring Delhi rape offender to justice

Govt promises to bring Delhi rape offender to justice

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Government will take all necessary steps to bring to justice the driver of Uber cab service who had allegedly raped a woman passenger here last week, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'No linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen,' an order by the Railways said. The order also said that there would be no provision of 'tatkal' and 'premium tatkal' accommodation and there will be very few stoppages during the journey.

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Venus Williams, the world's former top-ranked tennis player, was the driver at fault in a two-car crash in Florida on June 9 that killed a passenger in the other vehicle, according to the initial police report on the incident released on Thursday.

Where have Santiniketan's cycle rickshaws gone?

Where have Santiniketan's cycle rickshaws gone?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

The cycle rickshaws have been replaced by battery-run 'totos'. These 'totos' strangely are not registered with the regional transport authority but by the strange rules of West Bengal administration are 'empanelled' with the ruling party, says Keya Sarkar.

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

China demanded that the Pakistan should apprehend and punish the perpetrators to the full extent of the law.

Aditya Narayan injures 2 after he rams car into auto

Aditya Narayan injures 2 after he rams car into auto

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Aditya, 30, who was behind the wheel of Mercedes car, hit an auto rickshaw on Lokhandwala Back Road on Monday noon, said a Versova police station official.

Gadkari scores on highways test, fails on road safety

Gadkari scores on highways test, fails on road safety

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The National Highways Authority of India will this year witness the highest ever growth out of the last decade. But Gadkari himself admits his biggest failure as India's roads minister has been his inability to curb loss of life in road accidents.

SHAME: Teenager raped in moving bus in Bengaluru

SHAME: Teenager raped in moving bus in Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The driver and cleaner of the bus have been arrested for the sexual assault, which took place on Thursday.

New restrictions in Maha from Wednesday. What's allowed and what's not

New restrictions in Maha from Wednesday. What's allowed and what's not

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced a statewide curfew for 15 days from 8 am on April 14 to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus in its second wave. With Section 144 being imposed across the state, Thackeray essential services have been exempted from the restrictions. The curfew will be in place till 7 am on May 1.

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The vehicle was on its way to Ramban town from Banihal when the accident occurred around 9.55 am. The driver lost control over the "overcrowded" vehicle which rolled down the deep gorge at Kela Morh near Maroof, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range, Rafiq-ul-Hassan, said.

Uttarakhand: Two Russians dead, 1 missing as car plunges into river

Uttarakhand: Two Russians dead, 1 missing as car plunges into river

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Two Russian nationals were killed and one was missing while nine of their compatriots were injured when a vehicle in which they were travelling from Gangotri to Uttarkashi plunged into the Bhagirathi river on Tuesday.

Now, AC on demand facility for Mumbai cabs

Now, AC on demand facility for Mumbai cabs

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

State Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said new black and yellow cabs come fitted with air conditioners but passengers cannot use the facility because it is not permitted.

When auto industry isn't doing well, it's a clear sign economy isn't doing well

When auto industry isn't doing well, it's a clear sign economy isn't doing well

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'Given all the linkages, the monthly registration data for new vehicles, may well be the single most accurate indicator of India's economic health,' points out Devangshu Datta.

Ola, Uber see low demand after resuming services

Ola, Uber see low demand after resuming services

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Ola and Uber said they have resumed services in areas within orange and green zones, and have introduced requirements like wearing masks to ensure safety of riders and driver partners.

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Global NCAP strongly believes that no manufacturer anywhere in the world should be developing new models that are so clearly sub-standard.

13 killed in two accidents in Andhra and Telangana

13 killed in two accidents in Andhra and Telangana

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A bus plunges into a canal in Khammam district while a car met with an accident in Chittoor on Monday.

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Uber is facing sharp criticism from fellow taxi providers for not following strict security norms leading to the rape of a passenger in New Delhi.

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'Being alert is the most important weapon in one's armoury when one is on her own or is venturing out in unknown territory.'

5 high tech gadgets from Hyundai to change the way you drive

5 high tech gadgets from Hyundai to change the way you drive

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

We have already seen bigger names like Mercedes, BMW and Honda providing top notch safety facilities and now Hyundai is upping the ante as well.

3 more UK cities added to Ola's roadmap

3 more UK cities added to Ola's roadmap

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Ola, which is now present in seven cities in the UK, said its easy-to-use app would transform commuting experiences in these areas providing the community with greater travel choice as well as quicker and easier access to cabs.

Isuzu MUX: Better than Rocky Balboa in the ring

Isuzu MUX: Better than Rocky Balboa in the ring

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Inspired by a tiger, the newest SUV from the Isuzu stable is a mean, muscular beast.

40 charred to death after Hyderabad-bound bus catches fire

40 charred to death after Hyderabad-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The incident occurred around 5:10 am when the Hyderabad-bound bus from Bangalore hit against a culvert, breaking its diesel tank. Within few minutes the bus was reduced to cinders, police said.

'I thank the Almighty to have given me courage'

'I thank the Almighty to have given me courage'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'After shots were fired from the front, I ducked and shifted my position instinctively.' 'I had heard from other drivers that when stones are pelted at a bus the first target is the driver.'

Barbershops, salons to open in Delhi; spas to remain shut: CM

Barbershops, salons to open in Delhi; spas to remain shut: CM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Kejriwal said there will be no restrictions on the number of people travelling in four-wheelers, two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws and other vehicles in the city. He said that until now, shops in markets were being allowed to open on odd-even basis, adding that there are no such restrictions mentioned by the Centre in its latest guidelines.

Ex-footballer Gascoigne in hospital after crash

Ex-footballer Gascoigne in hospital after crash

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne is in hospital after being involved in a car accident in which a female driver was arrested on suspicion of being over the drink limit, emergency service sources said on Monday.

Odd-even scheme: Women, CNG cars, bikes likely to be exempted

Odd-even scheme: Women, CNG cars, bikes likely to be exempted

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Women drivers and CNG-certified vehicles are likely to be given exemption from Delhi government's ambitious odd-even scheme coming into force from January 1 in New Delhi.

20 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims killed in train-bus collision

20 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims killed in train-bus collision

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The mini-bus carrying around 26 Sikh pilgrims, all from Peshawar, hit the Shah Hussain Express which was coming from Karachi to Lahore at a crossing near Sheikhupura district at around 1.30 pm, police said.

33 killed after bus falls off bridge into river in Rajasthan

33 killed after bus falls off bridge into river in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The incident took place early morning in Soorwal police station area when the bus was on its way to Lalsot from Sawai Madhopur.

Ground incidents in airports force DGCA to intervene

Ground incidents in airports force DGCA to intervene

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The regulator will audit an airport's ground facilities, its turnaround and general safety procedures, and the movement of vehicles. Underground facilities, ground servicing equipment, passenger boarding bridges, condition of the apron, marking and lighting, and availability of foreign object dustbin bins will be checked.

Alert sounded in Gurdaspur after 3 men hijack car

Alert sounded in Gurdaspur after 3 men hijack car

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The incident took place when the driver, Pardip Saini, 40, was on his way to Pathankot after dropping a passenger in Amritsar via Gurdaspur bypass late on Saturday night.

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank's growth projection for next financial year is lower than 8-8.5 per cent projected by the finance ministry in the recent Economic Survey which was tabled in Parliament on January 31. Unveiling the bi-monthly policy, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said, "Recovery in domestic economic activity is yet to be broad-based, as private consumption and contact-intensive services remain below pre-pandemic levels."

13 killed as bus falls into gorge in J-K's Poonch

13 killed as bus falls into gorge in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Six persons were found dead on the spot and five more succumbed to injuries while being evacuated from the scene.

M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Rising commodity costs, coupled with other marketing-related expenses, could weigh on profitability in the coming quarters.

35 killed as bus falls into pond in Bihar's Madhubani

35 killed as bus falls into pond in Bihar's Madhubani

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

State announces ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the kin of those who died. Search operations are on.

4 more bodies recovered from landslide site in HP; toll rises to 14

4 more bodies recovered from landslide site in HP; toll rises to 14

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A Bolero car still could not be traced, he added.

Most luxurious cars in the world

Most luxurious cars in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Luxury is not just about the speed, torque, and the high horsepower of the vehicle.