In some categories, the US can substitute with imports from other countries and a few categories will lose their competitiveness, finds ICRA

An autopsy report from Silchar Medical College in Assam has revealed severe torture inflicted on a 31-year-old mother of three, allegedly raped and burned alive in her home in Zairawn village, Manipur, on November 7. The woman sustained third-degree injuries, including burns and embedded nails. The attack, reportedly by members of a valley-based outfit, involved the torching of 17 homes, escalating tensions. Kuki-Zo organizations condemned the brutality, urging authorities to protect tribal comm

CPM leader E P Jayarjan lodges complaint with DGP alleges conspiracy to influence byelections

Tirupati: A 41-year-old auto driver was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a tribal minor girl in Bhagatsingh Colony, Nellore city on Wednesday. According to police, the accused, Sheik Mohammad Ali, befriended the minor girl by offering her his mobile phone to play games and providing her with food. Over time, he gained her trust and lured her into his room on multiple occasions, where he allegedly assaulted her. The abuse came to light when the girls behaviour changed, raising suspicion

Hardoi (UP): Ten people, including six women and three children, were on Wednesday killed and four others injured when a truck hit an auto in Bilgram area here, police said. The injured have been rushed to the hospital and their condition was said to be out of danger, they said. The accident took place on the Bilgram-Madhavganj road near Roshanpur village, Superintendent of Police Neeraj Jadaun told reporters. He said the accident happened when the truck and auto were trying to avoid hitting a m

Hyderabad: In a bustling city, where autorickshaw drivers are often stereotyped as rude, uneducated and greedy, Dade Srinivas is an exception. At first glance, he seems like any other driver navigating the citys chaotic traffic. But the 45-year-old resident of Amberpet has been quietly transforming public spaces with his powerful messages of social change for the past two-and-a-half years. Srinivas is the man behind the now-famous Manam Maarali (translating to We should change). His writings, i

Thane: A 29-year-old autorickshaw driver has been arrested for allegedly sodomising a nine-year-old boy in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Friday. Based on a complaint lodged by the child's father, the police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against the accused and apprehended him in Bhiwandi town on Thursday, an official said. The accused was ferrying the boy and other school children home in the afternoon when he stopped his autor

Hyderabad: A 35-year-old auto driver was given 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly driving in a drunken condition, leading to the death of a passenger in Shadnagar police station limits on Wednesday. A fine of `23,000 was also imposed on him. On April 10, businessman Kanduri Krishnaiah Goud, 56, approached the Shadnagar police regarding the death of his brother Bodampati Goverdhan, 50. After completing his work, the deceased was reportedly returning home in a seven-seater passenger a

Annamayya (Andhra Pradesh): Five persons were killed and two injured when a private bus collided with an autorickshaw at Kalakada village in this district, police said on Tuesday. The accident took place at around 9.30 pm on Monday, they said. The bus was coming from Piler side to Rayachoti side and while overtaking another bus, it had a head-on collision with the autorickshaw, Rayachoti sub-divisional police officer Krishna Mohan told PTI. According to police, four persons travelling in the aut

HYDERABAD: Three wheels, yellow and green, and a story of their own the autorickshaws of Hyderabad offer much more than just a ride. With over a lakh autorickshaws on the streets, theyre where everyday life plays out. Inside, conversations flow as drivers share their stories some talk about history, others gossip, while a few point out interesting city spots. In some cases, the vehicle itself becomes part of the experience, decorated with artistic designs, bright colours, neon lights, and quirk

Hyderabad: Scores of autorickshaw drivers, watchmen, street vendors, among others attended the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training programme organised by the primary unit of Freemasonry in Hyderabad, Lodge Keys No. 297, at the Goshamahal Baradari Masonic Building on Saturday. The training was conducted by GVK Green Health Services. Lodge Keys No. 297 aims to train 1,000 people in the city free of cost over the next 12 months. This was the second event in the series. Participants practis

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Hyderabad: A private employee was allegedly raped by an autorickshaw driver near Masjid Banda within the Gachibowli police station limits at around 2.30 am on Tuesday. The driver was apprehended by the police on Tuesday evening and will be sent to judicial remand on Wednesday. According to Gachibowli inspector S. Anjaneyulu, the accused has been identified as Parveen. The survivor had taken an autorickshaw from the Ramachandrapuram bus stand after returning from Chennai. While on her way back ho

Welspun Living Ltd., a leading global manufacturer and distributor of home textiles, has opened a new pillow factory in Columbus-suburb Grove City, Ohio. The factory will employ 70 people, and it will have an initial production capacity of 13.5 million pillows annually, including their uniquely patented GX Pillow. The factory marks a major investment from the company in its U.S. manufacturing operations as part of a plan to produce 35 million pillows per year in the U.S. in response to rising c

Pune: BMW Group and Tata Technologies have established a new 50:50 joint venture (JV) called BMW TechWorks India to foster innovation in automotive software technology, including software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and business IT. The JV will initially start with 100 employees at three locations in Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai, and scale to over 1,000 employees by the end of next year. The JV aims to build scalable software solutions for upcoming BMW Group vehicles. BMW TechWorks India complements

According to FADA, two-wheeler retail sales also declined by 9 per cent to 1.28 million units during April. According to FADA, two-wheeler retail sales also declined by 9 per cent to 1.28 million units during April. Pune: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations or FADA on Monday raised concern over unsold passenger vehicle (PV) inventory reaching a critical high of 7.9 lakh units, urging automakers to take corrective steps. These vehicles are collectively valued at an estimated Rs 79,

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.(Twitter) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.(Twitter) Chennai :By the time it reached its centenary year, the DMK would have definitely won State autonomy, it long time demand, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday at his partys Diamond Jubilee celebrations held at the historic town of Kancheepuram, from where he averred that the BJPs governments one nation, one election initiative would never become a reality. The meeting addressed by leaders of all

New Delhi: Women whose ovaries have prematurely stopped producing eggs are over 2.5 times more likely to have an autoimmune disorder, such as rheumatoid arthritis and hyperthyroidism, according to a study. This finding could help in analysing the biological processes that lead to the development of the ovary-linked condition in different autoimmune conditions, the researchers said. Premature ovarian insufficiency is a condition in which malfunctioning ovaries have stopped producing eggs in women

Hyderabad: JSW MG Motor India today has launched MG Windsor, starting at INR 13,49,800 (Ex-Showroom) at PPS Motors, LB Nagar Showroom in Hyderabad for the Telangana customers. Indias 1st Intelligent CUV combines the comfort of a sedan and the expanse of an SUV offering a luxurious business-class experience to customers. The latest vehicle was launched by the Chief Guest Ms. Naina Jaiswal, National and South Asia Table Tennis Champion in the presence of officials from MG Motor and PPS Motors. The

Damoh (MP): Seven persons were killed and three others were seriously injured in a collision between a truck and an auto-rickshaw in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred between 1.30 pm and 2 pm near Samanna village, said Damoh Superintendent of Police Shrutikirti Somvanshi. The injured persons were rushed to Jabalpur through a special corridor created on the road. Police personnel and residents of the village rushed to the spot to launch the rescue ope

Chennai: Reviving the DMKs old demand for State autonomy, Chief Minister M K Stalin pledged to take all initiatives to bring in the necessary Constitutional amendments through legislations to ensure that the States governments were provided all essential powers. Speaking at a meeting organized to mark the DMKs 75th anniversary or Diamond Jubilee and the State governments Mupperum Vizha (three great celebrations) at Chennai on Tuesday, Stalin said the State autonomy was a much cherished dream of

Mumbai: A 55-year-old two-wheeler rider was killed on Monday in a hit-and-run accident involving an auto rickshaw allegedly driven by a female foreign tourist in Pune district of Maharashtra, police said. The deceased, identified as Balasaheb Dere, was on his two-wheeler when the speeding auto-rickshaw struck him and his 37-year-old friend, Sanjay Jadhav this morning on the Narayangaon-Ozar Road in Junnar town. Dere succumbed to his injuries, while Jadhav sustained serious injuries and is receiv

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday urged the 16th Finance Commission to ensure that states get more fiscal autonomy to implement Centrally-sponsored schemes (CSS), to tailor them to their own developmental priorities. Bhatti pointed out that while CSS may have merit in specific contexts, their rapid expansion into sectors primarily governed by state governments had restricted the flexibility of states. He criticised the homogeneous guidelines imposed by the guide

Pune: JRG Automotive Industries on Monday said it has formed a strategic joint venture with Japan-based Takagi Seiko Corporation to manufacture parts for two-wheelers and four-wheelers for the domestic market at an investment of Rs 125 crore. Based at Sampla in Haryana, the JV will focus on producing automotive components, including parts for two-wheelers and four-wheelers, leveraging Takagi Seiko's advanced technologies to enhance component quality for Indian original equipment manufacturers (O

A woman was allegedly harassed and slapped by an auto driver after she cancelled her booking through a ride-hailing app, in Bengaluru. A video of the incident is being widely circulated on social media platforms where the driver and woman can be seen arguing with each other during which driver also tries to snatch her phone. According to police, the driver has been taken into custody. The Bengaluru (West) Deputy Commissioner of Police took to X a few hours after the video got viral on social med

According to Gachibowli CI Anjaneyulu, the man has been identified as - Kiran, 35 - a private employee, and the auto driver - Sambaiyya

Currently, small cars that are less than four meters in length attract excise duty of 12.5 per cent, while cars with more than four meters length but with engine of less than 1,500 cc capacity attract a duty of 24 per cent. Currently, small cars that are less than four meters in length attract excise duty of 12.5 per cent, while cars with more than four meters length but with engine of less than 1,500 cc capacity attract a duty of 24 per cent. Chennai: Revenue growth of auto dealers will slow to

Visakhapatnam: The Vizianagaram district police organised an awareness programme for auto drivers on Wednesday to promote road safety and curb traffic violations. Traffic circle inspector Suri Naidu reported that the district has approximately 22,000 auto rickshaws, with around 5,800 operating in Vizianagaram town daily. He noted that traffic difficulties arise due to irresponsible and disorderly parking by auto drivers on local roads. Speaking at the programme, district superintendent of polic

New Delhi: A pregnant womans bodily autonomy and right of self-determination are an intrinsic part of her fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, the Delhi High Court has observed while allowing a woman to terminate her 22-week pregnancy from a transient live-in relationship. The court was informed that the 27-year-old woman, though legally married, has been abandoned by her husband and this pregnancy was from a live-in relationship, but her partner has since become untraceable. The wo

A harrowing picture of violence and brutality has emerged from the post-mortem examination of the junior doctor tragically murdered at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. The autopsy, conducted on August 9th, uncovered a distressing catalogue of injuries inflicted upon the victim. The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be the combined effects of manual strangulation and suffocation. The manner of death was unequivocally classified as homicide. These findings paint a gr

Hyderabad : An autorickshaw driver died when a RTC bus collided with his vehicle in Koheda on Monday, Hayatnagar police said. The accident occurred when the bus, speeding past a crowded bus stop, rammed into the autorickshaw. Eyewitnesses reported that the bus driver, seeing the large number of waiting passengers, sped past. Police have registered a case and started investigations.

Hyderabad: An auto driver and a Class 10 student were grievously injured after a speeding truck collided with their auto at Tarnaka on Saturday morning. The impact caused the auto to crash into a bus. Police arrived at the spot and with the help of a crane, rescued the injured from the auto. They were then shifted to a hospital for treatment. More details are awaited.

HYDERABAD: One person was seriously injured when a jeep rammed into two bikes and an autorickshaw in Himayatnagar on Saturday. A rider sitting on one of the bikes sustained injuries. According to a video of the incident, the jeep was speeding when it hit the other vehicles. Locals gathered at the site and took the injured man to hospital. Police said no case was registered.

Hyderabad: A YouTuber was allegedly attacked by an autorickshaw driver for filming a video of him at Mahmood Hotel, which is in the Mailardevpally police station limits, late on Tuesday night. According to Mailardevpally SHO P. Madhu, Mubeen Mirza, a YouTuber, and Sohail, an autorickshaw driver, know each other and the former warned the latter that he would expose his wrongdoings on his channel. The CI further said, Sohail brothers have good connections and he does some illegal work for them bes

He was killed in a freak road mishap in the city involving RTC bus

A flight out of a troubled Bangladesh, rocked by student unrest owing to a major quota in government jobs for the progeny of freedom fighters, has been the response of Sheikh Hasina, the beleaguered autocratic Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Instead of adopting a conciliatory approach to addressing the issue that had much to do with the future of youth in a developing country and sitting down to negotiate with student leaders, the authoritarian PM asked the police to put down anarchist forces with

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti's comments on Indias strategic autonomy and its ties with Russia prompt diplomatic scrutiny and debate

Prominent manufacturers of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in China include BAIC Motor Corp Ltd and BYD Co Ltd, with Germany's BMW also making a significant number.(Representational image) Prominent manufacturers of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in China include BAIC Motor Corp Ltd and BYD Co Ltd, with Germany's BMW also making a significant number.(Representational image) Pune: Even as the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not mention automobile sector in her budget speech for