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Normal life remains crippled in Kashmir for 53rd day

Normal life remains crippled in Kashmir for 53rd day

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Classes were not held in most schools across Kashmir as students did not turn up due to the prevailing situation, they said.

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Ola said it has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, and will launch operations in South Wales by September.

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

'In 3 years, India's infrastructure will be on par with the US'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'We completed Rs 17 trillion worth of projects in the first term and currently Rs 9 trillion worth of contracts are under construction.'

The no-stress EV from Tata Motors with more juice

The no-stress EV from Tata Motors with more juice

Rediff.com17 May 2022

If you thought the Tata Nexon EV was it, wait till you drive the new Tata Nexon EV Max with more battery power, says Rajesh Karkera. Photographs and video: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

High GST, acquisition cost hurting car demand: Maruti chief

High GST, acquisition cost hurting car demand: Maruti chief

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

High cost of acquisition due to a variety of reasons, including higher GST than all other major countries, is slowing down car demand in the country and unless the Centre and states take steps to reduce it, the industry is unlikely to experience reasonable growth, according to Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava. Addressing shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2020-21, he said after the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hitting the first quarter of FY22, the performance in the next three quarters will largely depend on how effectively people get vaccinated and observe safety protocols.

'I didn't want to be shot by my friends'

'I didn't want to be shot by my friends'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

IAF Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava was forced to stayed in the POW camp at Rawalpindi for the year that followed only to be released in December 1972.

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even media persons covering the agitation manage to reach the protest sites with difficulty as they first have to pass through checking and then cross multiple layers of barricading. A Bharatiya Kisan Union office-bearer at Ghazipur border, which now resembles a highly-secured fortress, said despite the odds, supporters from far-off places are reaching the site to express solidarity with farmers.

Track and field 'dying a little' after Bolt: Blake

Track and field 'dying a little' after Bolt: Blake

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Yohan Blake believes if not for Usain Bolt, he would have been the fastest man in the world.

As India gasps, Kerala has reserve of 510 MT oxygen

As India gasps, Kerala has reserve of 510 MT oxygen

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The government is now mulling the possibilities of increasing the reserve stock upto 1000 MT to meet any adverse situations, authorities said.

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My belief that I could protect the Himalayas was shattered.'

With 23 cm rainfall in 24 hours, Chennai re-lives 2015 nightmare

With 23 cm rainfall in 24 hours, Chennai re-lives 2015 nightmare

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Parts of the city saw a humongous 23 cm of rainfall over a 24-hour period, which left the city inundated on the Deepavali weekend and many stranded. In 2015, the city was lashed by 25 cm of rainfall in 24 hours.

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The BMW 5-Series is the ultimate executive luxury sedan which blends excellent driving pleasure with uber luxury that too in a timeless design.The 5-Series F10 model, introduced in India in 2010 updated in 2013, is now available in the 530d M-Sport variant which is a slight departure from the normal 5-Series - as explored by Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Ryan murder: State okays CBI probe; takes over school management

Ryan murder: State okays CBI probe; takes over school management

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

CM Manohar Lal Khattar made the announcement after meeting the family members of Pradyuman.

Don't like wearing a seat belt? You could die!

Don't like wearing a seat belt? You could die!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'Strange as it may seem, the more advanced the safety features in a car, the more critical is the role of the humble seat belt.'

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Nearly 7,000 paramilitary forces have been deployed in the affected areas of the northeast district since Monday.

Karnataka rules regressive, impossible to comply: Uber

Karnataka rules regressive, impossible to comply: Uber

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Under the new rules, Karnataka has mandated ride hailing start-ups to provide digital printers, install panic buttons and have taxi signage on their vehicles.

Buddha tourism circuit gets a boost with Kushinagar airport

Buddha tourism circuit gets a boost with Kushinagar airport

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Kushinagar is the final resting place of Gautama Buddha where he attained Mahaparinirvana after his death and is among the most important pilgrim spots for Buddhists.

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'As soon as the violence broke out, they should have stepped in and sent a message that the state is there to stop this violence.' 'Had they done it right there, the situation would not have gone out of control.'

Reliance sets its drone biz plan in motion

Reliance sets its drone biz plan in motion

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Reliance Industries has put together an aggressive plan to build its drone business which includes expanding manufacturing capacity five-fold, participating in the new drone production linked incentive scheme, and experimenting with limited logistics payloads to deliver goods. The target is to become a key player in the expected $5 billion market in India by the end of the decade. The drone business is being carried out through a Bangalore-based start up, Asteria Aerospace, in which Reliance has taken a majority stake. Asteria is a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Ltd.

Now, a 'corona car' to spread awareness in Hyderabad

Now, a 'corona car' to spread awareness in Hyderabad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

A car museum owner in the city of Hyderabad has made a car, which looks like the coronavirus to spread awareness among the people about the fatal infection.

SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing after outrage in JK

SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing after outrage in JK

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Raising slogans against Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the administration, the demonstrators, mostly government employees posted in the troubled valley and their kin, demanded that they be provided adequate security or be transferred to Jammu. The employees also threatened en masse resignation from their jobs.

Tiago NRG, a rugged hatchback from the Tata stable

Tiago NRG, a rugged hatchback from the Tata stable

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Tiago NRG is available in a single fully loaded variant that has all the features from a start-stop button to a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, says Rajesh Karkera.

Want UAPA against shooters, not Z security, Owaisi tells LS

Want UAPA against shooters, not Z security, Owaisi tells LS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

"I don't want Z category security. I want to be an A-category citizen, at par with you all. Why was UAPA not invoked against those who fired at me? ...I want to live, to speak. My life will be safe when the poor are safe. I will not get scared of those who shot at my car," he said in Parliament.

Cyclone Nivar weakens into severe cyclonic storm, rain in TN, Puducherry

Cyclone Nivar weakens into severe cyclonic storm, rain in TN, Puducherry

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

There were no reports of loss of life due to the cyclone which uprooted trees. Incidents of wall collapse were reported from some parts of Tamil Nadu, state Revenue Minister R B Udhayakumar said.

Mumbai commissioner orders 'Nirbhaya squad' at every police station

Mumbai commissioner orders 'Nirbhaya squad' at every police station

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

A special squad consisting of women officials should be set up at every police station and patrolling should be intensified in areas where the occurrence of crime against women is more likely, Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale said.

4 injured in clashes, shutdown in Srinagar

4 injured in clashes, shutdown in Srinagar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Normal life remained disrupted in Kashmir for the 86th day following abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.

Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Hamilton finishes fourth

Verstappen wins Austrian GP, Hamilton finishes fourth

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Hamilton held on for fourth, but slipped from 18 to 32 points behind Verstappen in the championship standings.

Chasing pack closer to Mercedes, says Hamilton

Chasing pack closer to Mercedes, says Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The gap between Mercedes and the rest has narrowed and Ferrari "have something up their sleeve" at this week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, according to champion Lewis Hamilton.

It's a wrap for Happy Ending!

It's a wrap for Happy Ending!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Cops are there but not doing anything: Delhi residents recall horror

Cops are there but not doing anything: Delhi residents recall horror

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

At least 13 people, including a police head constable, have died and over 200 were injured since Monday as mobs went on a rampage in Maujpur, Jaffrabad, Babarpur, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Chandbagh areas in northeast Delhi.

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A government statement said Modi conveyed to Putin that India attaches the highest priority to the safe exit of Indians from Ukraine and their return to India.

Colleges reopen in Kashmir but students stay away

Colleges reopen in Kashmir but students stay away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Restrictions continue to be imposed for the 66th consecutive day since the abrogation of the state's special status under Article 370 on August 5.

20 feared dead as bus skids off highway, catches fire in Bihar

20 feared dead as bus skids off highway, catches fire in Bihar

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The fire incinerated the bus and nobody could be retrieved so far.

Cars, buildings swept away as rains trigger flash floods in Dharamshala

Cars, buildings swept away as rains trigger flash floods in Dharamshala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The district administration has instructed tourists to postpone their visit to Dharamshala in view of the heavy rains.

Day 45: Some semblance of normalcy in Kashmir

Day 45: Some semblance of normalcy in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Though markets and commercial establishments remained shut and students stayed away from schools.

Placed under house arrest again, claims Mehbooba Mufti

Placed under house arrest again, claims Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The former chief minister had on Tuesday alleged that Army personnel had thrashed a family in Tral town of Pulwama and injured a female member. Mufti said she was going to meet the family on Wednesday.

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

And it feels entirely different when compared to all its earlier avatars, observes Pavan Lall.

The man who fought against liquor shops on highways

The man who fought against liquor shops on highways

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

"In India, one person dies every fourth minute in road accidents, which is the highest in the world," Sindhu says.

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Gadkari launches work on Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The project holds strategic significance as Zojila Pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway and remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall.