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Maruti Suzuki reports 3.9 per cent decline (YoY) in car sales in August

Maruti Suzuki has reported a 3.9 per cent decline in its total vehicle sales for August 2024, as per the filing by the company with the stock exchange on Sunday.

Revenue growth of auto dealers to slow down in FY25

The revenue growth of auto dealers is expected to slow to 7-9 per cent this financial year after a healthy 14 per cent last year, due to a moderation in sales volume growth and modest price hikes by car manufacturers, asserted Crisil Ratings.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India sales rise 13 pc in August

Continuing the year on a high note with double-digit growth, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Monday announced its overall sales in August 2024.

Hero MotoCorp sold 5.12 lac units of two-wheelers in Aug

Hero MotoCorp, a manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, sold 512,360 units of motorcycles and scooters in August 2024, the company informed the exchange in a filing.

AUTO I CARE BOOSTS EV ECOSYSTEM WITH NEW AFTER-SALES

AUTO i CARE, a leading player in the Indian roadside assistance industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its after-sales and roadside assistance services to include electric vehicle (EV) two-wheelers from all brands and manufacturers across India.

August auto sales dip due to excess rainfall, FADA urges banks to tighten funding

Auto retail sales in India experienced a significant decline in August 2024, primarily due to excessive rainfall during this monsoon season, according to a report by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

TRUCK RENTALS UP FOR 2ND MONTH IN A ROW IN AUGUST

Truck rentals continued their upward trend in August 2024, marking the second consecutive month of growth, as per the latest Shriram Mobility Bulletin.

KARTIK AARYAN CELEBRATES GANESH CHATURTHI

Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan embraced the festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi with a visit to Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja on Saturday morning.

Pak SC restores amendments to anti- corruption law, blow to Imran Khan

In a major win for Pakistan's ruling coalition and a setback for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Supreme Court reinstated key amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance, reversing its previous decision from last year.

MEGHALAYA BANS 'TWO-FINGER TEST'

The Meghalaya government on Thursday has Tment informed the S Supreme Court that it has banned the controversial 'two-finger test' used to determine if a rape survivor is habituated to sexual intercourse.

DELHI HC TO CONDUCT HEARING ON CONVICT'S APPEALS IN NOV

The Delhi High Court will hear the appeals of four convicts in the 1975 murder case of former Railway Minister LN Mishra in November.

Define non-polluting industries: Supreme Court directs NEERI

The Supreme Court has recently directed the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to define and classify nonpolluting industries with help from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and relevant experts.

Police hold self defence trainer for sexually assaulting minor girl

An 11-year-old student at a government school in Sultanpuri, outer Delhi, was allegedly sexually assaulted in her classroom on Friday by a self-defense trainer, Satish (45).

Delhi HC mandates video recording for SC/ST Act bail hearings

The Delhi High Court recently ruled that all proceedings, including bail hearings, under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989 (SC/ST Act) must be video recorded, even if they involve sexual crimes against women and children.

Mumbai police arrest 6 after overnight operation

\"Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar police have arrested 6 shooters involved in the Ferozepur triple murder case during an overnight operation.

Court orders BSES to pay compensation to sub-inspector's widow

The Delhi High Court has ordered power company BSES to pay Rs.10 lakh as ex-gratia compensation to Shagufta Ali, widow of Afzal Ali, a Sub Inspector who died from electrocution in 2017.

COURT ISSUES NOTICE TO ED ON PLEA OF ANUBRATA MONDAL SEEKING BAIL

The Rouse Avenue court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate in response to the bail plea of Anubrata Mondal, an accused in the cattle smuggling case.

Delhi HC directs DU's Stephen's to grant admission to 7 students

In a significant relief for seven students, the Delhi High Court has ordered St.

KARNATAKA HIGH COURT REJECTS TEACHER'S PLEA TO DISMISS POCSO CASE

The Karnataka High Court has refused to dismiss a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences case against a school teacher accused of secretly recording videos of girl students while they changed clothes.

REBELLION ERUPTS IN CONGRESS OVER TICKET DISTRIBUTION FOR HARYANA POLLS

The Congress party in Haryana is facing internal turmoil over the distribution of tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections, following a similar path as the BJP.

GERMANY LURCHES TO THE RIGHT; SHOULD WE BE WORRIED?

Berlin was divided and since 1961 a wall had separated the east from the west in order to stop those in the German Democratic Republic, who didn't want to live in a 'communist paradise,' from escaping to the west.

Never Again happened again

'Never Again' was a phrase we heard with regularity after the Holocaust, when six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis.

'Ukraine conflict to be decided at negotiation table'

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that the conflict in Ukraine will be ultimately settled at the negotiating table, but it is impossible to say when.

Chinese banks offload assets amid property crisis

Amid the downturn in China's property market, regional banks are increasingly selling off non-performing real estate loans despite government efforts to stimulate the housing sector.

Biden to host UK PM Starmer on 13 Sept

US President Joe Biden is set to host United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, next week, and the two leaders are expected to have in-depth discussions on \"a range of global issues of mutual interest,\" including the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza amid other issues.

PM Modi's Brunei visit signifies a strategic alignment in Indo-Pacific

PM Modi's visit to Brunei underscores India's growing strategic interest in the region and its commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Sonam Wangchuk leads padyatra to Delhi from Leh

Over 100 people embarked on a 1,000 km padyatra to Delhi, led by Sonam Wangchuk, to advocate for Ladakh's statehood and safeguards.

CHAMPAI INDUCTION MAY GIVE BJP A BOOST IN KOLHAN

Champai Soren's induction in BJP ahead of Jharkhand's Assembly elections is a strategic move to regain lost ground and bolster the party's appeal among tribal communities.

INDIA-RUSSIA JOINT VENTURE CHALLENGES MOD IN COURT

The joint venture of Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited was established in 2019 between Indian and Russian defence entities.

Split mandate likely in J&K elections

NC-Congress alliance is likely to secure a majority, however, experts warn that they may struggle to govern on their own due to a potential split mandate, elevating the importance of smaller parties.