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Amritpal aide Joga Singh who helped him hide in Pilibhit arrested

Amritpal aide Joga Singh who helped him hide in Pilibhit arrested

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The Khalistan sympathiser, who is yet to be nabbed, escaped the police's net in Jalandhar district on March 18, switching vehicles and changing his appearance.

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.

Partha used to take Arpita for joyrides in high-end cars: Investigators

Partha used to take Arpita for joyrides in high-end cars: Investigators

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun the process of freezing at least five bank accounts of Arpita Mukherjee, the associate of arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, where they have found at least Rs 2 crore, a senior official said on Saturday.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

Video showing Amritpal Singh's aide in Punjab 'dera' surfaces

Video showing Amritpal Singh's aide in Punjab 'dera' surfaces

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The radical preacher has been on the run since a police crackdown on his outfit Waris Punjab De on March 18. He has, however, appeared in two purported videos and an audio clip released on social media in the past few days.

4 arrested for helping Amritpal escape

4 arrested for helping Amritpal escape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The self-styled Sikh preacher managed to give police a slip after changing his vehicle on Saturday when police had launched a crackdown against him and his outfit 'Waris Punjab De'.

'India has far exceeded our expectations in EVs'

'India has far exceeded our expectations in EVs'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

'The Indian govt's initiatives on EVs are very strong and customers want to buy EVs. This will make the country's conversion to EVs faster than other markets, and I hope even faster than the US'

IndusInd Bank stock hits 52-week high, yet valuations inexpensive

IndusInd Bank stock hits 52-week high, yet valuations inexpensive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Banks enjoyed an expansion in Net Interest Margins (or NIMs) as well as in credit demand through the 2022-23 financial year (FY23). The credit expansion was because economic growth continued to recover from the Covid-19 years, and indeed, second half GDP growth surprised on the upside. The NIM expansion was because banks raised lending rates immediately (in many cases automatically due to floaters) as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hiked policy rates, and only started raising deposit rates late into the fiscal.

Chip shortage may derail automakers FY24 production plans

Chip shortage may derail automakers FY24 production plans

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Even as India's passenger-vehicle sales touched a record high of 3.9 million units in 2022-23, growing 27 per cent over the previous financial year, the country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), said on Monday uncertainties in the electronic-component supplies might affect production in FY24. MSIL said the shortage of electronic components had some impact on production in FY23. "The company took all possible measures to minimise the impact.

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.

Militants have free run of Imphal valley instigating mobs, say security forces

Militants have free run of Imphal valley instigating mobs, say security forces

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The security agencies have been warning that militants belonging to United National Liberation Front, People's Liberation Army and other banned groups had become part of the mobs and carrying out sneak attacks on security forces as well as giving directions to the agitators.

Book a car during shraadh, get a gold coin

Book a car during shraadh, get a gold coin

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A number of companies, including Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan, are giving gold coins to buyers who book cars by the month-end. There are other benefits as well, reports Ajay Modi.

Punjab police expands search for Amritpal to deras in Hoshiarpur

Punjab police expands search for Amritpal to deras in Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Punjab Police expanded their search for Amritpal Singh on Friday to 'deras' and other possible hideouts of the fugitive preacher in Hoshiarpur district, where some suspects had abandoned their car following a chase three days ago.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

This instruction forms part of an advisory issued by the Goa tourism department for tourists and the set of directives is aimed to protect the privacy of travellers

Ford India stops bookings of some EcoSport variants

Ford India stops bookings of some EcoSport variants

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The company also did not share the amount of booking backlog.

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting bookings and sales.

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

There's a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi services, on Tuesday announced its entry into the cab market, which is currently dominated by marquee brands Uber and Ola. Rapido's cab foray will be enabled by a software as a service (SaaS)-based platform.

Over 500 women from banned group book e-tickets for darshan at Sabarimala

Over 500 women from banned group book e-tickets for darshan at Sabarimala

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The figure assumes significance as the Sabarimala temple had witnessed frenzied devotees opposing the entry of women belonging to the menstrual-age in the wake of landmark Supreme Court verdict permitting women of all ages to offer prayers at the hill shrine.

Karnataka HC bars action against Aaj Tak editor Sudhir Chaudhary's till Sep 19

Karnataka HC bars action against Aaj Tak editor Sudhir Chaudhary's till Sep 19

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Karnataka high court has directed the police not to take precipitative action against Aaj Tak news channel's consulting editor Sudhir Chaudhary in an FIR filed against him, but said that there was a prima facie case against him, and it should be investigated.

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week.

PV sales may touch record level at nearly 40 lakh units in 2022

PV sales may touch record level at nearly 40 lakh units in 2022

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Domestic passenger vehicle sales could touch a record level of nearly 40 lakh units this year on strong demand and companies finding ways to enhance production despite semiconductor shortage, a senior Maruti Suzuki India official said on Monday. Even as the chip shortage issue has improved compared to a year back, the industry is estimated to have a pending order of around 7.5 lakh units of passenger vehicles with Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) alone having around 4.18 lakh units, company senior executive officer, marketing and sales, Shashank Srivastava told PTI. "I think it would be slightly below 4 million (units mark).

NIA names 5 in 2nd chargesheet in Coimbatore blast case

NIA names 5 in 2nd chargesheet in Coimbatore blast case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The National Investigation Agency on Friday filed a fresh charge sheet against five persons in connection with the Coimbatore car bomb blast in October 2022, and said the prime accused was "reportedly inspired by the hardcore ISIS ideology" to carry out this terrorist attack.

Datsun 'redi-Go' priced at Rs 250,000; bookings open on May 1

Datsun 'redi-Go' priced at Rs 250,000; bookings open on May 1

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Customers can also book the Datsun redi-GO online through Snapdeal.com

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors report best-ever wholesales in FY23

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors report best-ever wholesales in FY23

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported their highest-ever dispatches to dealers last fiscal, enabling the domestic passenger vehicle industry to log in best-ever performance to date. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India reported its highest wholesales to date at 19,66,164 units, up 19 per cent from 16,52,653 units in 2021-22. Its domestic dispatches rose to 17,06,831 units in 2022-23, up 21 per cent from 14,14,277 units in 2021-22 fiscal.Hyundai Motor India said its overall wholesales last fiscal were the highest ever since commencing operations in the country.

Land acquisition process for cheetah safari near Kuno underway, says official

Land acquisition process for cheetah safari near Kuno underway, says official

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Environment ministry is organising various programmes at Sesaipura related to Project Cheetah.

Several booked after boycott video surfaces in violence-hit Khargone

Several booked after boycott video surfaces in violence-hit Khargone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

In the clip, which went viral on social media, an announcement on a truck-mounted sound system was heard about the call to boycott the community members, accusing them of spreading violence in Khargone.

55,021 applicants retain Nano booking

55,021 applicants retain Nano booking

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

In all, Tata Motors received 206,703 applications for the Nano. It also said that deliveries to the first batch of 100,000 applicants will begin in July and is expected to be completed by the last quarter of 2010. The company is presently manufacturing the Nano at its plant in Uttarakhand; production at the car's mother plant at Sanand, Gujarat, will only start later this year or early next year.

EV dealers find that without FAME there's no fortune

EV dealers find that without FAME there's no fortune

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Subsidies have been stopped for several manufacturers that are under investigation for alleged violations of local-sourcing rules.

7 held for robbing delivery agent at gunpoint inside Delhi tunnel

7 held for robbing delivery agent at gunpoint inside Delhi tunnel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The accused robbed them of about Rs 2 lakh on Saturday when they were on their way in a taxi to Gurugram in Haryana to deliver the money.

Tata Motors plans to ramp up EV production as demand spikes

Tata Motors plans to ramp up EV production as demand spikes

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Tata Motors is looking to ramp up the production of electric vehicles as demand continues to outpace the manufacturing activity by a huge margin, according to a top company official. The Mumbai-based automaker, which led the passenger electric vehicle space in the domestic market in last fiscal year, has been receiving an average of 5,500-6,000 bookings in the past two months for its EV range. The company sells three electric products -- Nexon EV, Tigor EV and XPRES-T -- in the domestic market.

We will reinvent the motorcycle category for the world: Ola Electric CEO

We will reinvent the motorcycle category for the world: Ola Electric CEO

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Ola Electric, India's largest maker of electric scooters, launched its most affordable ride on Tuesday, in an attempt to woo more customers and expand its electric two-wheeler lineup.

Street gives thumbs up to Bajaj Finance's strong Q1 biz update

Street gives thumbs up to Bajaj Finance's strong Q1 biz update

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

A strong business update for the April-June quarter of the 2023-24 financial year Q1FY24 has led to a big jump of over 7 per cent in the share price of Bajaj Finance on Tuesday (July 4). The non-banking financial company's (NBFC's) new loan book grew 34 per cent with 9.9 million new loans booked in Q1FY24 from 7.2 million loans booked in Q1FY23. The company's total customer franchise rose to 72.98 million (as on June 30, 2023), compared to 60.30 million year-on-year (YoY) with the highest-ever quarterly increase of 3.84 million in Q1FY24. Assets under management (AUM) grew by 32 per cent to about Rs. 270,050 crore in Q1FY24 from Rs. 204,018 crore in Q1FY23.

Techie killed avoiding pothole; husband booked for 'negligent driving'

Techie killed avoiding pothole; husband booked for 'negligent driving'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

In an unusual incident, a man has been booked by traffic police for "negligent driving" following the death of his wife in a road mishap while he was trying to negotiate a pothole riding his two wheeler.

2 home guards shot dead in clashes during VHP yatra in Haryana's Nuh

2 home guards shot dead in clashes during VHP yatra in Haryana's Nuh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Two home guards were killed and at least 15 others, including several policemen, were injured on Monday as a mob in Haryana's Nuh district tried to stop a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire, officials said.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

C'garh cop asks car driver to stop, dragged 1 km on vehicle's bonnet

C'garh cop asks car driver to stop, dragged 1 km on vehicle's bonnet

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

A traffic constable who had signalled a car driver to stop for some violation was allegedly dragged on the vehicle's bonnet for about 1 km in the city's high security area, before a PCR jeep which was chasing the accused came to the cop's rescue.

Karnataka: Over 40 held for stone pelting during Eid procession

Karnataka: Over 40 held for stone pelting during Eid procession

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said more than 40 miscreants have been arrested in connection with the stone-pelting incident in Shivamogga and cases booked against them.

Kanjhawala mishap: They didn't stop car to save her, says victim's friend

Kanjhawala mishap: They didn't stop car to save her, says victim's friend

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Anjali's friend said she did not inform anyone about the accident as she was scared and feared that she would be blamed for it.