MOST CAR THEFTS IN INDIA
Motown, slowtown: Luxury car sales slow in line with broader slowdown in Indian auto market Carmakers attributed the sluggish performance to a broader slowdown in the Indian car market, besides intense heat waves this summer, and an extended general election. Some experts also cited a shift in spending by the wealthy to experiences such as...
13 Jul, 2024, 07.35 AM ISTDivyanka Tripathi robbed of passports, valuables in famous European tourist destination Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya were robbed while vacationing in Florence, Italy. Thieves broke into their car and stole passports and valuables worth Rs 10 lakh. Despite reaching out to local police and the Indian Embassy, the couple has struggl...
12 Jul, 2024, 10.09 AM ISTUkraine President Zelenskyy slams PM Modi's hug with Putin in Moscow as a 'blow to peace efforts' Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment over PM Modi's visit to Russia, calling it a "devastating blow to peace efforts." Zelenskyy criticised the meeting amid Russia's missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv. PM Modi and Puti...
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BMW to recall more than 390,000 vehicles in US over faulty airbag inflators German automaker BMW is recalling over 390,000 vehicles in the United States due to defective airbag inflators manufactured by Takata Corp. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall citing potential explosions of t...
10 Jul, 2024, 10.48 PM ISTMetal thieves are stripping America's cities Los Angeles' 6th Street Bridge, known as the "Ribbon of Light," is now dark at night, and stretches of the busy 405 freeway and dozens of street blocks across the city are also affected. Thieves have been stripping copper wire from thousands of stre...
10 Jul, 2024, 01.51 PM ISTTypes of car insurance plans you should know about India mandates third-party insurance (Motor Vehicles Act 1988). IRDAI sets premiums. Types: third-party liability, Own Damage, and Comprehensive insurance with extensive coverage including INR 15 lakh Personal Accident Cover and add-ons. Own Damage ...
09 Jul, 2024, 01.08 PM ISTThief steals car with children in Delhi, demands Rs 50 lakh ransom, abandons vehicle after police chase According to officials, the incident occurred at around 11.40 pm when a couple went to a confectionery shop on Laxmi Nagar Vikas Marg and left their two children in the car parked outside the shop. The couple left the vehicle running with the AC on ...
29 Jun, 2024, 03.34 PM ISTRevving up: Fuelled by PLI, Indian automakers eye global EV space, targeting Europe & other developed markets Indian auto manufacturers are seizing the export opportunity in the electric vehicle (EV) market, driven by increasing demand for cleaner mobility in developed countries and government support. Companies like Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp are gear...
25 Jun, 2024, 09.00 AM ISTMG Motor to launch its most premium electric car, Cloud EV, later this year : Report MG Motor is gearing up to launch a new electric car in India later this year, with reports indicating that the MG Cloud EV will make its debut in September. The price range for the vehicle is expected to be below Rs 20 lakh, although some sources su...
24 Jun, 2024, 02.32 PM ISTElon Musk's Tesla Highlights: Self-driving tech, cybertruck & robotaxi plans Tesla's annual shareholder meeting on June 13 was marked by shareholder approval of Elon Musk's $56 billion performance-based pay package, despite previous legal challenges. Additionally, shareholders agreed to relocate Tesla from Delaware to Texas....
21 Jun, 2024, 10.54 PM ISTDiversion ahead? For Chinese EVs, the road may fork out to India The European Union's decision to hike tariffs on cheap electric vehicles made by Chinese companies has sparked concerns about unfair competition and the impact on the global auto sector. The move could lead to a reshuffling of the market dynamics, w...
17 Jun, 2024, 01.49 PM ISTMaruti 800 to Toyota Qualis: Iconic cars that changed India's road travel scene The Maruti 800 wasn't just a car, it was a revolution. Here are 6 Indian cars from the past that changed India's future
16 Jun, 2024, 04.44 PM ISTStop, thief! Retail giants are facing a new 'lifting' problem - not just from customers, but also staff & vendors Indian retail faces increasing shrinkage issues due to thefts and errors, with Trent Ltd reporting a rise in shrinkage to 0.41% of sales in FY24. V-Mart Retail's shrinkage increased from 0.4% to 0.5% in the same period.
15 Jun, 2024, 10.45 AM ISTThefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles Thieves targeting EV charging stations in cities like Seattle to steal copper wiring pose challenges for major automakers, charging companies, and EV owners. The thefts have led to increased security measures and collaboration with authorities to ad...
12 Jun, 2024, 10.46 AM ISTDoT dials cops to stop network gear theft The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive to tackle rampant theft of critical network gear causing Rs 800 crore losses for telcos, disrupting 4G/5G expansions and affecting mobile coverage quality.
30 May, 2024, 03.22 PM ISTTop stolen vehicles of 2023: Why do Hyundai, Kia cars head the list in U.S Social media trends on stealing cars have led to a surge of stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles, according to the latest reports.
15 May, 2024, 12.09 PM IST10 Best Paper Shredders in India: Comprehensive Shredding Solutions Delve into the world of document security with our curated list of the top 10 paper shredders. From compact home office solutions to heavy-duty machines for corporate environments, we explore the features, capacities, and durability of each model. D...
14 May, 2024, 06.09 PM ISTCar buyer to get Rs 14 lakh compensation as the car given for repairing was stolen from authorised service centre Hyundai car gets stolen from service centre: A Hyundai Verna car was stolen from Kamal Auto Hyundai's (an authorised dealer) workshop. However what's more shocking is that the dealer hid this fact from the car buyer for almost two months. It was onl...
24 Apr, 2024, 03.14 PM ISTFrom car thief to fake judge: The story of 'master thief' Dhani Ram Mittal, who committed over 1,000 crimes in his life Dhani Ram Mittal, a former judge turned criminal with over 1,000 crimes, passed away at 85, ending a life of dual professions and legal troubles, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling and criminal history.
21 Apr, 2024, 06.02 PM ISTDelhi tops cities with highest car thefts: Here are the 3 notorious locations and most common days for theft Once again, Delhi has secured the top spot for car thefts, with Bhajanpura and Uttam Nagar identified as the most susceptible regions. According to a recent study by Acko, Shahdara, Patparganj, and Badarpur have emerged as additional high-risk areas...
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