News for 'Central Zone'

After Gambia, Uzbekistan links deaths of 18 kids to Indian syrup

After Gambia, Uzbekistan links deaths of 18 kids to Indian syrup

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

According to the ministry, chemical ethylene glycol was found in a batch of syrup during laboratory tests.

Sameer Wankhede moves HC to seek quashing of CBI FIR

Sameer Wankhede moves HC to seek quashing of CBI FIR

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director Sameer Wankhede on Friday moved a petition before the Bombay high court seeking quashing of a first information report (FIR) filed against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly demanding Rs 25 crore bribe from superstar Shah Rukh Khan for not implicating his son Aryan Khan in the Cordelia cruise drug bust case.

Spotlight on Kaif in Duleep Trophy

Spotlight on Kaif in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

North closing in on victory

North closing in on victory

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

The hosts need another 115 runs to win with a full day's remaining against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy.

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The four, including the wife of the main accused, were taken 'outside the state' by a special flight, Singh said.

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The SET's findings have now been taken on record by the Central Bureau of Investigation which recently raided the 2008-batch Indian Revenue Service officer after it filed an FIR against him for corruption and alleged violation of rules in the raids that took place at the Cordelia cruise berthed at the Mumbai coast on October 2, 2021.

Sameer Wankhede quizzed by CBI for more than 5 hours

Sameer Wankhede quizzed by CBI for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The central agency booked Wankhede and four others on May 11 for alleged criminal conspiracy and threat of extortion, besides under provisions pertaining to bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act on a complaint by the NCB.

Ranji ODIs: MP, Karnataka post easy victories

Ranji ODIs: MP, Karnataka post easy victories

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Pacers Anand Rajan and Ishwar Pandey shared six wickets between them as Madhya Pradesh registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh in their limited-overs Vijay Hazare Trophy Central Zone match, in Indore on Friday.

Rail Accidents Surged By 37% In 2022-2023

Rail Accidents Surged By 37% In 2022-2023

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

In 2021, the Railways boasted of a historic feat -- no passenger deaths in train accidents in two years. However, the derailment of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express in 2022 brought the Railways back to its forgetful past.

ED questions Rabri Devi for 5 hrs in land-for-jobs scam

ED questions Rabri Devi for 5 hrs in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com18 May 2023

She reached the office of the federal probe agency in central Delhi around 11 am and left around 6 pm.

Over 100,000 small and mid-sized firms flout GST e-invoicing rules

Over 100,000 small and mid-sized firms flout GST e-invoicing rules

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Over 100,000 small and medium-sized businesses are non-compliant with e-invoicing norms under the goods and services tax (GST) regime, a mandatory requirement for businesses with an annual turnover of over Rs 5 crore. E-invoicing provides real-time access to invoices that are prepared by the supplier on the purchase of goods, allowing faster accessibility to input tax credit, thereby limiting the manipulation of fake credit as it has to be generated before the transaction. "The default has been reported mainly in businesses with a turnover between Rs 5 crore and Rs 20 crore," a senior official informed

Neetu David appointed head of women's selection panel

Neetu David appointed head of women's selection panel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Neetu David played 10 Tests in which she had taken 41 wickets. She retired from international cricket in 2008.

Member of terror group among 5 arrested for extortion in Manipur

Member of terror group among 5 arrested for extortion in Manipur

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In the wake of arrest of five persons for extortion in Manipur including a suspected member of a banned terror group, the Manipur police has again warned of stern action against all those who were misusing the uniform for their ulterior motives.

Mushtaq T20: Virat Singh, Tiwary power East past North

Mushtaq T20: Virat Singh, Tiwary power East past North

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Virat Singh and captain Manoj Tiwary struck unbeaten half centuries and put on a rollicking century stand for the third wicket to enable East Zone trounce star-studded North Zone by eight wickets in the Mushtaq Ali T20.

Kartik ruled out for three weeks

Kartik ruled out for three weeks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Murali Kartik was on Monday ruled out of action for at least three weeks after he suffered a ligament tear of his left ankle during the Deodhar Trophy encounter between Central Zone and North Zone in Bangalore. Kartik, who had the MRI done at the Hosmat Hospital, figured in the 14-member Indian squad for the first two Tests against South Africa, announced by BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

Duleep Trophy: Sever-star Binny helps South march towards crushing innings win

Duleep Trophy: Sever-star Binny helps South march towards crushing innings win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

All-rounder Stuart Binny tormented the East Zone batsmen with his controlled swing bowling as they lost as many as 14 wickets with South Zone marching towards a comprehensive innings victory at the end of second day in the semi-final of the Duleep Trophy.

Why Telcos Want Airlines To Replace Altimeters

Why Telcos Want Airlines To Replace Altimeters

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'If the airlines are not given a clear deadline to change the altimeters by the DGCA, why should they do it voluntarily?' 'It means that the aircraft will be grounded for a while and lose money.'

Mob sets ablaze 2 vehicles, intermittent firing reported in Manipur

Mob sets ablaze 2 vehicles, intermittent firing reported in Manipur

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The mob also tried to snatch weapons from the police, forcing them to fire at the crowd. No casualty was reported so far, the sources said.

Prasad, Joshi, Siva among short-listed candidates for selectors' job, Agarkar ignored

Prasad, Joshi, Siva among short-listed candidates for selectors' job, Agarkar ignored

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi were on Tuesday shortlisted along with three others for the national selectors' job. Agarkar not being shortlisted also is an indicator that the Board is likely to stick to the existing zonal policy for the national selectors.

Satyamev Jayate, says Wankhede after over 5-hr grilling on Day 2

Satyamev Jayate, says Wankhede after over 5-hr grilling on Day 2

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) chief Sameer Wankhede appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Mumbai for the second day on Sunday in a case in which he is accused of demanding Rs 25 crore bribe from superstar Shah Rukh Khan for not implicating his son Aryan in the Cordelia cruise 'drug bust' case, an official said.

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Former medium pacer Kuruvilla, who was backed by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) bigwigs, was preferred over a more decorated Ajit Agarkar from the west zone.

Old Parliament 'unsafe': Puri on need for new building

Old Parliament 'unsafe': Puri on need for new building

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said the construction of a new Parliament building and redevelopment of the Central Vista Avenue, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate, will be completed in a time-bound manner.

I wasn't trying to prove a point to anyone: Yuvraj

I wasn't trying to prove a point to anyone: Yuvraj

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

A lot of experts including former India captain Sourav Ganguly had questioned his early return to national team but Yuvraj Singh maintains that his double century in the Duleep Trophy match against Central Zone was not an answer to his critics.

At the moment Chelsea is in a zone where I feel ashamed: Mourinho

At the moment Chelsea is in a zone where I feel ashamed: Mourinho

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watched his team suffer a 2-1 loss at table-topping Leicester City and then said he felt ashamed at their lowly Premier League position and betrayed by his players.

India's Big Guns Firing On Capex Front

India's Big Guns Firing On Capex Front

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'Interim Budget has ignited the entrepreneurial spirit.'

Not a speck of dust fell on governor, don't use him for politics: Stalin

Not a speck of dust fell on governor, don't use him for politics: Stalin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday asserted that not even a "speck of dust" fell on state Governor R N Ravi during a black flag protest against him in Mayiladuthurai and said the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's attempts to "do politics" over the matter will not fructify "as this is DMK rule."

Railways' keeper Rawat sets Nat mark with 7 catches

Railways' keeper Rawat sets Nat mark with 7 catches

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Railways wicketkeeper Mahesh Rawat set a national record in List A matches as he pouched seven catches during his team's match against Madhya Pradesh in the Central Zone leg of the Vijay Hazare competition at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha on Thursday. Railways dismissed MP for a paltry 48 and then won comfortably by nine wickets.

Pathan to play in Deodhar Trophy

Pathan to play in Deodhar Trophy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

The left-hander will play for West Zone in the inter-zonal match against Central Zone before leaving for the World Cup on February 28.

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A study by an international team of researchers had warned two year ago that the South Lhonak lake in Sikkim may burst in the future and significantly impact the downstream region.

Day after Diwali, Delhi's air quality in 'severe' zone

Day after Diwali, Delhi's air quality in 'severe' zone

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The United States embassy's pollution monitor recorded 'hazardous' air quality with the index scoring an alarming 878, which the mission considers 'beyond its air quality index' (AQI), which ends at 500.

Delhi: Sealing drive uneventful on Monday

Delhi: Sealing drive uneventful on Monday

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

After a gap of two days, the sealing of illegal commercial establishments in Delhi resumed on Monday.

Gambhir, Yashpal hoist North

Gambhir, Yashpal hoist North

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

North Zone were 310 for 5 against Central on day 1 of the Duleep Trophy match.

Delhi police detain AAP's Amanatullah Khan for protest over anti-encroachment drive

Delhi police detain AAP's Amanatullah Khan for protest over anti-encroachment drive

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Protests erupted in Madanpur Khadar area under the South Delhi Municipal Corporation on Thursday during an anti-encroachment drive by the civic body, with people pelting stones at security personnel which left a few injured, the police said.

Modi took 24 luxury watches free: BCCI

Modi took 24 luxury watches free: BCCI

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Lalit Modi's fall from grace was complete on Wednesday when he was ousted from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which revealed more financial irregularities by him.

Police commando, teenager killed in Manipur violence

Police commando, teenager killed in Manipur violence

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Four persons including a Manipur police commando and a teenager were killed in Kangvai area of Bishnupur district in clashes between the two warring communities in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, officials said.

Mohali to host Irani Cup

Mohali to host Irani Cup

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai will play against Rest of India in the Zal Irani Cup from October 22-26.

Indian spikers beat Turkmenistan

Indian spikers beat Turkmenistan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Indian spikers continued their fine form beating Turkmenistan in straight sets in the second Asian Central Zone Championship.

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

While some gamers are looking at alternatives like Call of Duty, most believe these might not become the craze among users like PUBG was.

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Delhi excise scam: ED to probe its own officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to press money laundering charges against its two officers and some private individuals who were recently booked by the CBI in a bribery case linked to an accused arrested in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam, official sources said Tuesday.