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Two-wheeler sales hit speed-break

Two-wheeler sales hit speed-break

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Dealers attribute the sluggishness in sales to distress in rural India as well as tepid sentiment in urban markets.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Ahmedabad car crash accused rammed same SUV into a temple in Jan: Police

Ahmedabad car crash accused rammed same SUV into a temple in Jan: Police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Patel (20) has been booked under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicle Act and sections 279 (rash driving) and 427 (mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) of the Indian Penal Code.

88 killed in accidents on Maha's Samruddhi Expressway in 6 months: Official

88 killed in accidents on Maha's Samruddhi Expressway in 6 months: Official

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

A total of 39 fatal accidents have taken place on the Nagpur-Mumbai expressway since December last year when it was partially thrown open, the official said citing data.

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Toyota can be credited for kick starting the MPV revolution in India with the Qualis, which was the company's entry model for our country. Despite the skeptical views of the reviewers for Qualis, the car succeeded and paved the way for Innova. Now in its second generation, Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com have decided to gauge how big is the leap between the two generations of the people mover.

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Even as India goes green, lack of uniform standards for setting up charging stations is holding back companies. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

UP: Bike runs over girl after 2 men pull her dupatta, 3 held

UP: Bike runs over girl after 2 men pull her dupatta, 3 held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The arrested accused were identified as Sehbaz and his brother Arbaz, who pulled the dupatta. The third accused, Faisal, ran over the girl. It is yet to be ascertained if there is any connection between the accused brothers and Faisal, the officials said.

How Maharashtra bus caught fire killing 25

How Maharashtra bus caught fire killing 25

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The impact of hitting the pole was so severe that the front axle of the vehicle was broken, he said.

5 dangers of using old tyres in your vehicle

5 dangers of using old tyres in your vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, one component that tops the ignorance list is none other than tyres. Here's what you should guard against

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Japan to offer 81% loan for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Construction is supposed to begin in 2017, with completion slated for 2023.

6 held for sheltering Poonch attackers, weapons flown in by Pak drone: Police

6 held for sheltering Poonch attackers, weapons flown in by Pak drone: Police

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Director general of police Dilbag Singh said the April 20 attack was a well-planned one and executed by three to five terrorists.

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The sessions court had discharged Venkitaraman for the offence under Section 304 IPC as there was no medical report indicating he was drunk at the time of the accident.

Railway Board shares preliminary findings on Balasore mishap

Railway Board shares preliminary findings on Balasore mishap

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Jaya Varma Sinha, member of operation and business development, Railway Board said, "According to the preliminary findings, there has been some issue with the signalling. We are still waiting for the detailed report from the Commissioner of Railway Safety. Only Coromandel Express met with an accident. The train was at a speed of around 128 km/h."

Delhi air quality still severe; relief likely before Diwali

Delhi air quality still severe; relief likely before Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 420 at 8 am on Thursday, compared to 426 at 4 pm on Wednesday. The AQI map prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board showed clusters of red dots (indicating hazardous air quality) spread across the Indo-Gangetic plains.

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Maruti being the market leader with a disproportionately high share of the passenger car market helped its component makers grow as an industry all these years and hence, the exit from a segment is a jolt if not a big setback.

Will speed up time-to-mkt for new products: Tata Motors

Will speed up time-to-mkt for new products: Tata Motors

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The company aims to be No. 1 domestic car maker.

First abort mission for Gaganyaan by August, says ISRO

First abort mission for Gaganyaan by August, says ISRO

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

He said the test vehicle is ready at Sriharikota and the assembly work of the crew module and crew escape system has also begun.

Stretch where Cyrus Mistry's car crashed sees 262 accidents in 2022

Stretch where Cyrus Mistry's car crashed sees 262 accidents in 2022

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The 100-km stretch of Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway claimed at least 62 lives.

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.

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or alternative energy-powered models.

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Fight the high season and ridiculous prices with these simple and easy travel hacks.

19 deaths every hour in India due to road accident in 2022

19 deaths every hour in India due to road accident in 2022

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The report showed that 53 road accidents take place every hour in the country.

Cyrus Mistry was in the backseat, both survivors were in the front

Cyrus Mistry was in the backseat, both survivors were in the front

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A well-known gynaecologist in Mumbai was driving the car which crashed into a road divider on Sunday, killing former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry and another occupant of the vehicle, the police said.

12 killed, 11 injured as trailer rams into bus in Rajasthan

12 killed, 11 injured as trailer rams into bus in Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The bus was on its way from Gujarat to Mathura in Uttar Pradesh when the accident occurred around 4.30 am, they said.

Maha toddler flung out of cab, dies; mother molested

Maha toddler flung out of cab, dies; mother molested

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The woman too was pushed out of the vehicle and sustained serious injuries, said a police official.

Farmer's to get a bird's eye view: IFFCO to purchase 2,500 agri drones

Farmer's to get a bird's eye view: IFFCO to purchase 2,500 agri drones

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

At a time when climate change poses significant challenges and the need for sustainable and efficient farming practices has never been more critical, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) allow farmers to gain a bird's-eye view of their crops from ground level. Drones have become a new force in precision agriculture, helping increase productivity while prioritising sustainability and resilience. Fertiliser major IFFCO is exploring this very transformative power of technology in agriculture.

Youth fleeing accident drags elderly man on road in Bengaluru

Youth fleeing accident drags elderly man on road in Bengaluru

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A video of the 71-year-old Muthappa, a publisher by profession, holding on to the speeding two-wheeler precariously on a road stretch has gone viral, creating a sense of outrage.

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Titanic Director James Cameron has reacted to the demise of five individuals, who were aboard the submersible Titan that was destroyed in a 'catastrophic implosion' during an exploration dive to the wreckage of the Titanic.

CES 2022: Fantastic Futuristic Cars

CES 2022: Fantastic Futuristic Cars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you some of the innovative cars presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.

Automobile retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Automobile retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Automobile retail sales in India clocked best-ever performance last month aided by robust registrations across segments including passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, automobile dealer' body FADA said on Friday. The overall automobile retail sales rose by 26 per cent to 23,80,465 units last month, as compared with 18,93,647 units in November 2021. "November 2022 has clocked highest retails in the history of Indian automobile Industry with March'20 as an exception when retails were higher due to BS IV to BS VI transition," Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) president Manish Raj Singhania said in a statement.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra's bail plea rejected

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Justice Krishna Pahal bench said Ashish is politically so influential that he could influence the witnesses and affect the trial.

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.

Gadkari urges automakers for more safety features to curb accidents

Gadkari urges automakers for more safety features to curb accidents

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India can become the number one automotive manufacturing hub in the world within five years, but auto companies need to enhance safety features to reduce deaths due to road accidents, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. In his inaugural address at the Auto Expo 2023 here, the minister for road transport and highways asserted that the government's target is to reduce these accidents by 50 per cent before the end of 2024 while asking the auto industry to take suo moto action for road safety as the government doesn't want to make anything mandatory. Gadkari's sentiments were also echoed by Minister of Heavy Industries Mahendra Nath Pandey, who lamented that while India has only 1 per cent of the total overall vehicles, the country accounts for 11 per cent of the total global deaths due to road accidents.

Want To Buy This E-Bike For Rs 1.09 Lakh?

Want To Buy This E-Bike For Rs 1.09 Lakh?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Vader is the first electric bike in India to offer 7-inch Android display.

18 years, no development in Budhni under BJP, says Shivraj's rival Vikram

18 years, no development in Budhni under BJP, says Shivraj's rival Vikram

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Therefore, his entry into politics will prove to be mangal (auspicious) for everyone in Budhni, Mastal claimed, adding that he will ensure development of the constituency.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

Cop tries to stop speeding car, dragged for 300 metres

Cop tries to stop speeding car, dragged for 300 metres

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The head constable was injured after he was dragged by a speeding car when he tried to stop it at a picket.

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded master's degree posthumously

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded master's degree posthumously

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula, the Indian student who was struck and killed by a speeding police car here will be awarded her master's degree posthumously, the Chancellor of Northeastern University has announced, hoping that the ongoing probe will bring a measure of justice and accountability.

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.