News for '-karnataka-state'

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

K'taka to set up State Security Commission

K'taka to set up State Security Commission

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

The commission, which will be headed by the state Home Minister and comprise top police officials and experts, will guide the government in devising strategies to combat terror in the state.

World billiards: Advani-Sethi, Shah-Joshi semis

World billiards: Advani-Sethi, Shah-Joshi semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The semi-finals of the ONGC-IBSF World Billiards (Time Format) championship will be an all-Indian affair, after defending champion Pankaj Advani, eight-time World champion Geet Sethi, Rupesh Shah and Devendra Joshi made the grade at the Karnataka State Billiards Association in Bangalore on Monday.

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"Partying late night in half attire, blindly following western culture, has never been our culture," he said.

Advani to face Sethi in World Billiards final

Advani to face Sethi in World Billiards final

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Reigning champion Pankaj Advani scored a hard-fought victory over Rupesh Shah to set up a title clash with veteran Geet Sethi in the points format of the ONGC IBSF World Billiards Championship in Bangalore on Thursday. In the first semi-final, Sethi staged a remarkable recovery to beat Devendra Joshi.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Karnataka celebrates Tipu Jayanti amid massive security

Karnataka celebrates Tipu Jayanti amid massive security

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Tipu was a ruler of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore and considered an implacable enemy of the British East India Company.

DGCA probes snag in Rahul's aircraft, PM speaks to Cong chief

DGCA probes snag in Rahul's aircraft, PM speaks to Cong chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said appropriate action would be taken in case anything is 'found wanting'.

Pankaj Advani wins World billiards double

Pankaj Advani wins World billiards double

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The Bangalore-based cueist beat Devendra Joshi in the time format final 2370-2020 to add the crown to the points format one he captured last week.

Pankaj Advani too good for Geet Sethi in final

Pankaj Advani too good for Geet Sethi in final

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

The 23-year-old Bangalore-based cueist posted a 150-90, 151-0, 150-24, 150-0, 86-150, 150-72, 150-12 victory to win the ONGC-IBSF World Billiards Points Format Championship.

Monsoon delay not to affect crop sowing: IMD

Monsoon delay not to affect crop sowing: IMD

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Millions of farmers plant rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybean crops in the rainy months of June and July. Harvesting starts from October

Billiards: Advani, Sethi in semis

Billiards: Advani, Sethi in semis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Title contender Pankaj Advani won the clash of bigwigs as he tamed Peter Gilchrist of Singapore 4-1 to enter the semi-finals of the points format competition in the ONGC IBSF World Billiards Championship in Bangalore on Wednesday.

World Billiards: Advani survives scare

World Billiards: Advani survives scare

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Pankaj Advani survived a scare before beating New Zealand's Gary Oliver in a league encounter of the ONGC IBSF World Billiards Championship in Bangalore on Tuesday. The 23-year-old local boy prevailed over his dogged opponent 3-2 (101-151, 151-98, 117-151, 152-0, 151-107), but not before some tense moments in an edge-of-the-seat match at the Karnataka State Billiards Association hall.

Dhoni, Ponting unveil Future Cup

Dhoni, Ponting unveil Future Cup

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his Australian counterpart Ricky Ponting unveiled the 'Future Cup', the symbol of supremacy in the seven-match One-Day International series, beginning in Bangalore on Saturday.

BJP on Yeddy's return: 'Expect good news on New Year'

BJP on Yeddy's return: 'Expect good news on New Year'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The Karnataka state executive meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party held on Friday in Bangalore spent a considerable amount of time discussing the election strategy, and more importantly, the return of Karnataka Janata Paksha chief B S Yeddyurappa into the party.

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Under Kohli, the Indian team ended a 22-year wait for a series win on Sri Lankan soil before battering World No.1 South Africa 3-0 to hand the Proteas their first overseas loss in nine years.

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Agriculture implements that are currently taxed up to 18 per cent may come under the 12 per cent or the 5 per cent bracket.

Yeddyurappa sworn in

Yeddyurappa sworn in

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

First look of B S Yeddyurappa before the swearing in.

Pankaj Advani enters final

Pankaj Advani enters final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Pankaj Advani advanced to the final of the ONGC IBSF time-format World Billiards Championship defeating Geet Sethi 1269-1003 in Bangalore on Tuesday.

Dismiss Karnataka govt: Cong tells governor

Dismiss Karnataka govt: Cong tells governor

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

The Congress met Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur on Monday and urged him to dismiss the Kumaraswamy-led state government. Congress leaders also asked Thakur to impose President's rule in Karnataka. During the meeting, Congress legislators submitted individual letters to Thakur stating that they will not support any party in government formation.

'Goa govt will extend ban on Sri Ram Sene'

'Goa govt will extend ban on Sri Ram Sene'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Hours after Sri Ram Sene announced plans to start its operations in Goa, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Monday said the state government will extend the ban on the controversial right-wing outfit for 6 months.

Karnataka HM says 'hidden agenda' behind highlighting molestation issue

Karnataka HM says 'hidden agenda' behind highlighting molestation issue

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Parameshwara also said he was extremely pained that his statement on the alleged molestation incident had been interpreted out of context and not taken in its entirety.

Former India players Prasad, Joshi set to make a comeback

Former India players Prasad, Joshi set to make a comeback

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former India players Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi will make a surprise return to on-field action, in the fourth edition of the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) Twenty20 tournament, to be played in August-September.

Brilliant Pandya sinks Australia in rain-hit ODI

Brilliant Pandya sinks Australia in rain-hit ODI

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Hardik Pandya slammed a quickfire half-century and then claimed a couple of early wickets to help India outclass Australia in the rain-hit first One-Day International in Chennai on Sunday.

Bharat bandh: Cong claims support of '21 Oppn parties'; may hit normal life

Bharat bandh: Cong claims support of '21 Oppn parties'; may hit normal life

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

The Shiv Sena has spurned Congress' request to participate in the bandh.

Karnataka polls likely in May: Governor

Karnataka polls likely in May: Governor

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Against the backdrop of the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand that the Centre should not postpone Assembly polls in Karnataka, state Governor Rameshwar Thakur on Wednesday said the elections are likely to be held in May.

Karnataka XI lose again

Karnataka XI lose again

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

Karnataka State Cricket Association's batsmen struggled again as New Zealand 'A' maintained their unbeaten record and skipped further ahead of their rivals in the Emerging players' cricket tournament.

Karnataka CA suffer second defeat

Karnataka CA suffer second defeat

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Karnataka State Cricket Association XI suffered their second successive defeat, losing to South Africa, in the Twenty20 Emerging Players' Tournament at Caloundra, Australia.

Get Swiss gold coins from Syndicate Bank

Get Swiss gold coins from Syndicate Bank

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

One of India's leading banks -- Syndicate Bank -- on Friday launched an innovative project to sell gold coins exclusively imported from Switzerland.

Schnyder to play in Bangalore Open

Schnyder to play in Bangalore Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Swiss champion Patty Schnyder has confirmed her participation in the Bangalore Open this year.

Karnataka: Stray protests over Cauvery issue

Karnataka: Stray protests over Cauvery issue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Some demonstrations have been held in parts of the state but the overall situation is peaceful.

Bangalore Open upgraded to Tier II

Bangalore Open upgraded to Tier II

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

The WTA Bangalore Open is now a Tier II event and will offer the highest prize money for a tennis event in India.

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Why Bengaluru now has an IT union

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'There is large-scale sacking, and salaries in smaller companies are lower than the minimum wages of Rs 18,000 a month.'

Will S M Krishna come back with a bang?

Will S M Krishna come back with a bang?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

The Krishna lobby is growing with every passing day. Several supporters like D K Shivakumar have already made trips to New Delhi to convince the party bosses to bring the former chief minister back to mainstream politics

In Bangalore and interested in Medicine?

In Bangalore and interested in Medicine?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Shri BM Pail, Medical College, Bijapur is offering admissions for 2007-2008 courses.

Protests against new PF rules turn violent in Bengaluru

Protests against new PF rules turn violent in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

At least two Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses and one of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation have been set on fire, they said.

Second WTA title beckons Sania

Second WTA title beckons Sania

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Top seed Mara Santangelo of Italy, ranked 36, is potentially the only player who can stop the Indian ace from winning the Bangalore Open.

HAL a strategic asset, says Rahul as he steps attack over Rafale deal

HAL a strategic asset, says Rahul as he steps attack over Rafale deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Reaching out to present and former employees of the defence PSU at an interaction with them, Gandhi said, work done by HAL for the country was tremendous and the country owed debt to it for "protecting us" and creating a scientific vision.

Six policemen killed in Naxal attack

Six policemen killed in Naxal attack

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The Karnataka State Reserve Police personnel were staying in a school building.

18 killed, 12 injured in collision

18 killed, 12 injured in collision

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The victims, all traveling in the lorry, were returning home after attending a marriage when the mishap occurred at Alur cross in the district.