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Unmanned plane to counter Naxalism in Maharashtra

Unmanned plane to counter Naxalism in Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The UAV was in operation in Chhattisgarh for quite sometime and results are excellent, he said adding now as part of a strategy, the UAV will be positioned over eastern Maharashtra.

Now gas-powered Maruti @ Rs 2.05 lakh!

Now gas-powered Maruti @ Rs 2.05 lakh!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

The new model, named M800 Duo will have dual fuel option of petrol as well as LPG, the company said in a statement. The new M800 will be available in two options--M800 Standard with LPG, priced at Rs 2.05 lakh ex-showroom Delhi and M800 AC LPG tagged at Rs 2,26,000.

Drunk cop kills 3; violence in Bihar

Drunk cop kills 3; violence in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

'It's time for another surgical strike'

'It's time for another surgical strike'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Three eyewitnesses, who saw deaths around them, as terrorists pumped bullets into a bus (GJ09Z9976) carrying 56 tourists heading to Katra from Srinagar, recount their horrors.

17 days on, navy divers get into rescue action at Meghalaya mine site

17 days on, navy divers get into rescue action at Meghalaya mine site

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

The 15-member team, equipped with specialised diving equipment including a re-compression chamber and remotely operated vehicles capable of searching underwater, went straightway to the mine site in the remote Lumthari village in East Jaintia Hills district.

Simmba Review: Little to roar about

Simmba Review: Little to roar about

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma wishes filmmakers would stop using rape as a plot point to execute reckless ideas of justice. Especially when it has little to do with social sentiments but more to flaunt its leading man in a valiant, chest-thumping light.

Will sleep peacefully tonight: Victim's parents

Will sleep peacefully tonight: Victim's parents

Rediff.com5 May 2017

"She would have turned 28 on May 10 if she had lived. Today's verdict is a gift for her," Singh said.

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

General Motors' Tavera recall prompts Union government to formulate a stricter policy.

Ram Gopal Varma ki.. Aargh!

Ram Gopal Varma ki.. Aargh!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Ram Gopal Varma's latest film is a B-grade disaster.

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

The US-based auto maker told the government an internal probe had revealed the company had violated testing targets

CBI asked to target all Opposition, finish those who don't fall in line: Kejriwal

CBI asked to target all Opposition, finish those who don't fall in line: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Kejriwal also retweeted a post that quoted sources as saying that after the Bharatiya Janata Party's Bihar election defeat, "(PM Narendra) Modi has been weakened so others also have to be weaker".

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'The safety regulations drastically reduce the chances of contracting the virus on a two-hour flight.'

Safety norms apply brakes on Reva

Safety norms apply brakes on Reva

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Reva, the only electric car which, is exported to the UK market from India, may get a red signal from the UK government, owing to revised safety norms proposed by the UK Department of Transport.

Maruti Omnis can use LPG cylinders

Maruti Omnis can use LPG cylinders

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

The Regional Transport Office in Madurai has received clearance from the government for allowing Maruti Omni van owners to use LPG cylinders to run their vehicles.

How Maruti Suzuki is putting S-Cross back on track

How Maruti Suzuki is putting S-Cross back on track

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

High price, combined with the decision to go only for diesel and position it as a crossover, resulted in its limited success

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50 percent more fuel than manufacturers claimed.

Ford targets emerging markets with frugal India engineering

Ford targets emerging markets with frugal India engineering

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Ford to launch new compact car Figo Aspire in India

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The onus today is on China, but it also requires a little diplomatic finesse from India, backed by a modernised armed force, argues BJP MP Subramanian Swamy in this excerpt from his new book, Himalayan Challenge: India, China And The Quest For Peace.

Nissan rolls out premium version of Evalia

Nissan rolls out premium version of Evalia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Nissan is confident that the new offering will make its customers feel special

Tendulkar may play Twenty20 match in England

Tendulkar may play Twenty20 match in England

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Tendulkar, who missed India's current tour of West Indies as he is recovering from a left shoulder injury, said the charity match would be the right vehicle to test himself in a match situation as the pressure would be less

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, likely to be cleared by the Union Cabinet next week and introduced in Parliament in its current session, seeks to make Indian roads safer by imposing hefty penalties for violation of traffic rules.

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, likely to be cleared by the Union Cabinet next week and introduced in Parliament in its current session, seeks to make Indian roads safer by imposing hefty penalties for violation of traffic rules.

Market turbulence: Advice for Investors

Market turbulence: Advice for Investors

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'Long-term retail investors should not worry about these sharp dips and jumps if they have chosen their stocks wisely.' 'Short-term volatility is a given and a rise and fall of two-three per cent should not worry them.'

Renault Duster just got smarter, safer and automatic

Renault Duster just got smarter, safer and automatic

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The AMT variant comes with a turbo charged diesel engine which produces 108.5bhp@4000 rpm and a peak torque of 245Nm@1750rpm

Is it the end of the road for Chevrolet Tavera?

Is it the end of the road for Chevrolet Tavera?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The multi-seater vehicle currently runs on BSIII engines.

Rocky was issued gun licence over threat from left wing extremism

Rocky was issued gun licence over threat from left wing extremism

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Rocky had acquired the licence from Delhi Police on June 12, 2013. As his address proof, he submitted the documents of a rented house in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area.

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

After a few exciting days in Nepal, a land of alluring stupas, Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera, on a tri-nation drive, heads east via India into mysterious Bhutan.

Transport strike: Commuters suffer as buses, taxis stay off roads

Transport strike: Commuters suffer as buses, taxis stay off roads

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The 24-hour transport strike began on Thursday, affecting normal life in several parts of the country including in Kerala and Karnataka, even as the Centre asked private operators and employees of state transport authorities to call off their strike.

Yamaha bets on new rollouts

Yamaha bets on new rollouts

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Dry state Manipur on a high during electioneering

Dry state Manipur on a high during electioneering

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The seizure of liquor has been a matter of concern for the EC since it apprehends that the liquor might be used to influence the voters.

Crores of illegal money flows into poll-bound states, TN tops list

Crores of illegal money flows into poll-bound states, TN tops list

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The Election Commission has a fight on its hand as candidates use ingenious methods to smuggle in money to Voters.

'Bad banks' make a comeback

'Bad banks' make a comeback

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The 'bad bank' -- which will help banks clear their balance sheets by transferring the NPAs to special purpose vehicles -- has been one of the most debated ideas for stressed asset resolution.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Police seeks to cancel teen 's bail

Mercedes hit-and-run: Police seeks to cancel teen 's bail

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The Delhi police on Thursday pleaded with a court to cancel the bail given by a juvenile justice board to a teenager who had allegedly run over a 32-year-old man with his father's Mercedes leading to his death, saying the relief was granted wrongly.

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The watch has been designed by multiple Tata Group companies

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While Delhi boasts of one of the best metro systems in the world and decent infrastructure, reckless construction, legalising unauthorised colonies, and the worsening water and air quality dent its image of being a robust cosmopolitan city.

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Stylish and powerful, driving Mustang is a divine pleasure

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

With ravishing good looks and speed to burn, the Ford Mustang GT is a perfect fit for the race track.

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The development came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's offer to start talks as soon as they move to Burari and continued to stay put Singhu and Tikri borders of the national capital.

GM to launch Chevrolet Optra in June

GM to launch Chevrolet Optra in June

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

The Indian subsidiary of US auto giant General Motors Corp will launch a premium sedan Chevrolet Optra later this month, making India the second country in the world after South Korea where this vehicle would be produced locally.