News for 'speeding car'

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

This time, Delhi saw a sharp improvement in air quality just ahead of Diwali which can be attributed to intermittent rainfall on Friday and wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

Speeding BMW kills elderly man in Delhi

Speeding BMW kills elderly man in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

A speeding BMW driver ran over a 62-year-old man near the Akshardham temple in East Delhi on Thursday morning. Om Dutt Chauhan was taking a walk near the Akshardham chowk when the BMW, which was trying to overtake a bike, hit him, said the police. The accident took place near the house of the deceased. The car overturned due to the impact. Three occupants of the car have been detained, the police said.

Tata Nexon is indeed a value-for-money car

Tata Nexon is indeed a value-for-money car

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The addition of the AMT will draw in a considerable number of customers because a lot of people want an automatic with ever-increasing traffic and since Tata is offering the AMT with both petrol and diesel engines, it makes good sense for customers to consider this compact SUV.

India's 1st high-speed train to arrive next week

India's 1st high-speed train to arrive next week

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Talgo's Series 9 locomotive to cut Delhi-Mumbai travel time to 12 hours

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Personnel onboard the ship were able to alert the Maryland department of transportation that they had lost control of their vessel. As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, which undoubtedly saved lives,' Biden said.

Boy racer Pietersen fined for speeding

Boy racer Pietersen fined for speeding

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

England batsman Kevin Pietersen was booked for speeding in a Lamborghini arranged by his friend Shane Warne while driving back from a beach resort near Melbourne on Thursday, local police said.

10 SUPER expensive cars!

10 SUPER expensive cars!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

These super cars are not for everyday use.

5 highest selling cars in March

5 highest selling cars in March

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

It's Maruti all the way, with four out of top five coming from its stable.

Hit and run: Can you help trace his murderer?

Hit and run: Can you help trace his murderer?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

39-year-old Vinit Sancheti's life was snuffed out on January 25 by an errant driver. This is an appeal to find his killer.

The world's fastest cars

The world's fastest cars

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Feel the need for speed? These cars are sure to satisfy, but they'll cost you--a lot. And that's just the speeding tickets

New Vande Bharat Express will be saffron in colour

New Vande Bharat Express will be saffron in colour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

ome of the features including seat declining angle, better cushion for seats, better accessibility to mobile charging points than before, extended foot-rest in the Executive Chair cars among others, an official release said.

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

10 rarest cars on the planet

10 rarest cars on the planet

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Owning these cars not burns holes in our pockets.

Passengers to pay more for Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train

Passengers to pay more for Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The first semi-high speed service of the Railways is being considered a boon for tourists visiting the city of Taj Mahal.

Dutch GP: Max Verstappen races to record-equalling victory

Dutch GP: Max Verstappen races to record-equalling victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Formula One leader Max Verstappen celebrated a record-equalling ninth successive victory on Sunday after beating the rain to win a chaotic and red-flagged Dutch Grand Prix for the third year in a row.

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

Has Renault's Kwid hit a speed-breaker?

Has Renault's Kwid hit a speed-breaker?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Company's sale to dealers hit an eight-month low to 6,924 units in January.

Gaurav Gill's car involved in accident, three people dead

Gaurav Gill's car involved in accident, three people dead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The Rally has been called off due to the incident.

Obama plans high speed rail system

Obama plans high speed rail system

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

US President Barack Obama has unveiled a $13 billion plan to develop a nationwide high speed rail network, which he argued "will be faster, cheaper and easier than building more freeways or adding to an already overburdened aviation system".

Why we must 'speed up' India

Why we must 'speed up' India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The environment minister doesn't focus on India needing more roads to ensure the Nano brings mobility to millions.

Odd-even on anvil as Delhi's air quality dips close to 'severe plus'

Odd-even on anvil as Delhi's air quality dips close to 'severe plus'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

An improvement in the wind speed November 21 onwards might bring air pollution levels down.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

The 10 fastest cars in the world

The 10 fastest cars in the world

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Cars with spectacular pace never fail to hit the headlines.

Train 18's Delhi-Varanasi AC chair car ticket to cost Rs 1,850

Train 18's Delhi-Varanasi AC chair car ticket to cost Rs 1,850

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

While the chair car fares are 1.5 times the base price of Shatabdi trains running the same distance, the executive class fares are 1.4 times that of the base fare of first class air conditioned seating in the premium train

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Jio and Ericsson tested the limits of 5G by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds and super-low latency capabilities that are making new offerings such as remote control of machines and 360-degree 4K video streaming.

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.

US assures action against cops responsible for Indian student's death

US assures action against cops responsible for Indian student's death

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Biden administration has assured the Indian government of a quick investigation into the incident and bring to justice the police officers who were responsible for it.

NYC derailed train nearly three times over speed limit: Probe

NYC derailed train nearly three times over speed limit: Probe

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

A New York commuter train that derailed on the weekend killing four people and injuring 63 others was travelling at a speed of 82 miles per hour -- nearly three times faster than the recommended limit -- when it veered off the tracks along a curve, authorities said.

Mumbai: 17-yr-old mows down senior citizen, injures 2 cops

Mumbai: 17-yr-old mows down senior citizen, injures 2 cops

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A senior citizen on morning walk was killed and two constables injured on Wednesday after being hit by a speeding car driven by a college student in Marine drive area of south Mumbai, the police said.

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Cars and two-wheelers attract 28% GST and a cess in the range of 3-22%, taking the effective tax rate to up to 50%.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

World's fastest car hits 435kmph

World's fastest car hits 435kmph

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Venom GT is a stretched Lotus Exige with a 7.0-litre, 927kW twin-turbo V8 wedged between its axles.

Mumbai: Teenager killed, 6 hurt in drink-driving mishap

Mumbai: Teenager killed, 6 hurt in drink-driving mishap

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

In a drink driving mishap, a teenage girl was killed on Saturday and her five friends and an auto rickshaw driver were injured when the speeding car the friends were riding in turned turtle after hitting a tree and a divider in suburban Juhu.

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull's run

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday to end Formula One leader Max Verstappen's record run of 10 wins in a row.

6 hot car launches in September

6 hot car launches in September

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

With festive season around the corner, automakers are launching their best cars.

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,

Gaming: Pushing the limits in Need for Speed: Shift

Gaming: Pushing the limits in Need for Speed: Shift

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Sameer Desai reviews the latest of the Need for Speed franchise, Shift.

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'

First high speed train on Delhi-Agra section on Nov 10

First high speed train on Delhi-Agra section on Nov 10

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The first high-speed train between Delhi and Agra with a speed of 160 km per hour is expected to run on November 10 as Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory is all set to roll out the first rake of fourteen coaches of the train.

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's Hollywood treatment of Formula One will take the sport's already surging popularity to another level, Lewis Hamilton predicted.