News for 'INS Visakhapatnam'

RIL may invest Rs 5000 cr in gas projects

RIL may invest Rs 5000 cr in gas projects

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Reliance Industries Ltd plans to invest over Rs 5,000 crore in setting up City Gas Distribution projects in eight cities in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh for supply of natural gas to households, industries and automobiles.

Harbhajan on why Kuldeep should play ahead of Axar

Harbhajan on why Kuldeep should play ahead of Axar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The plus point for Kuldeep Yadav is his ability to extract turn and bounce.

India to play three T20s against Sri Lanka in February

India to play three T20s against Sri Lanka in February

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

India will host Sri Lanka in a three-match series starting February 9 ahead of Asia Cup and World T20. The tour begins in Pune, then the teams head to Delhi to play the second match on February 12 and the final game will take place in Visakhapatnam on February 14, reported ESPN cricinfo. It will be the first time the two sides face each other in the shortest format since the World T20 final in 2014, which Sri Lanka won. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, which acquired Test status in November 2015, will host its third international match and only its second T20I.

Preview: India, Australia look to put final touches before World Cup

Preview: India, Australia look to put final touches before World Cup

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

For Kohli, who led India to their first Test series victory in Australia but skipped the second half of the New Zealand tour, the series will be the last chance to identify the batsman to fill a middle order spot in an otherwise settled side.

5 terror suspects who fled from Odisha detained in Vizag

5 terror suspects who fled from Odisha detained in Vizag

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

After being alerted by Odisha, its Andhra Pradesh counterpart intercepted a vehicle with Delhi registration number and nabbed the five persons, including two women.

Cyclone Michaung: Over 900 evacuated from AP coast

Cyclone Michaung: Over 900 evacuated from AP coast

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continue to lash several parts of Andhra Pradesh as the severe cyclonic storm 'Michaung' looming over the Bay of Bengal sea close to Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Tamil Nadu coasts is moving closer by the hour to its landfall area.

CM announces Rs 1 cr relief for kin of Vizag victims

CM announces Rs 1 cr relief for kin of Vizag victims

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The chief minister announced a committee to probe into the mishap and also said the government would talk to the LG Polymers management seeking job for the kin of the deceased in any of its businesses. Speaking to reporters after conducting a review meeting, Reddy also announced Rs 10 lakh each to those undergoing treatment on ventilator support and Rs 25,000 to those who took treatment as out-patients after developing health complications due to inhalation of the styrene vapour.

All you need to know about Sitaram Yechury, CPI-M's new gen secy

All you need to know about Sitaram Yechury, CPI-M's new gen secy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

An outstanding student, the Politburo member has emerged as a leader with considerable skills of political negotiations.

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Following the incident at little past 1700 hours, both runways at the airport were shut for a brief period, and one of the runways resumed operations at around 1847 hours, the officials said.

India's Looming Submarine Shortfall

India's Looming Submarine Shortfall

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

With the Indian Navy's requirement of conventional submarines standing at 24, there is critical need to expedite the planned acquisition of six more conventional submarines.

Vapour leak caused accident at Vizag plant: LG Polymers

Vapour leak caused accident at Vizag plant: LG Polymers

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Status quo at the plant was restored on Saturday morning, the company said in a statement.

Gas leak: NGT slaps interim penalty of Rs 50 cr on LG Polymers India

Gas leak: NGT slaps interim penalty of Rs 50 cr on LG Polymers India

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, set up a five-member Committee to probe Thursday's gas leak incident in the chemical factory, in which 11 people were killed and 1,000 exposed, and submit a report before May 18.

BCCI cancels 3rd ODI vs West Indies as 'Hudhud' lashes Vizag

BCCI cancels 3rd ODI vs West Indies as 'Hudhud' lashes Vizag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The BCCI has cancelled the third ODI between India and the West Indies in Visakhapatnam after cyclone 'Hudhud' left the ACA-VDCA cricket stadium in unplayable condition.

Too cool! Sobhita is the ultimate fashionista

Too cool! Sobhita is the ultimate fashionista

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Lady of the Internet', Sobhita Dhulipala graces Verve's latest edition.

Why Kohli had faith in Agarwal's opening capabilities

Why Kohli had faith in Agarwal's opening capabilities

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'Your character stood out for me than the number of runs you scored," said India captain Virat Kohli while explaining his decision to give opening Mayank Agarwal a Test debut in the 2018-19 Australia series. Agarwal had made his Test debut against Australia in the third Test of the four-match series in Melbourne in December 2018. The opening batsman impressed in his very first outing for India, hitting a solid 76 in his very first innings in Test cricket and followed it up with 42 in the second.

21 Maoists killed in encounter on AP-Odisha border

21 Maoists killed in encounter on AP-Odisha border

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

2 senior commandos of Greyhounds were injured in the encounter that occurred during a routine combing operation.

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Seamers Shivam Dube (4/10) and Royston Dias (3/35) powered Mumbai's outright win over Bihar by an innings and 51 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season opener in Patna on Monday.

Andhra-Gujarat tie ends in a draw

Andhra-Gujarat tie ends in a draw

Rediff.com3 Jan 2005

The two teams were not in contention for the semifinal berth and Gujarat had to be content with the two points.

Hudhud: AP, Odisha mount massive relief efforts, death toll rises to 24

Hudhud: AP, Odisha mount massive relief efforts, death toll rises to 24

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

After being pounded for an entire day by Cyclone Hudhud, the storm is weakened on Monday leaving behind a trail of destruction in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

Rookie Senuran says team is 'comfortable being uncomfortable'

Rookie Senuran says team is 'comfortable being uncomfortable'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Muthusamy had a decent Test debut in Visakhapatnam with scores of 33 and 49 not out apart from taking the prized wicket of Indian captain Virat Kohli.

Rohit returns as India aim to seal ODI series

Rohit returns as India aim to seal ODI series

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma's return will certainly give solidity to the top order in the second ODI against Australia.

The connection between Rahane and No 17

The connection between Rahane and No 17

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

There is a definite spring in Ajinkya Rahane's steps after he ended a 17-Test run of not scoring a hundred, a number which has proved to be lucky for him.

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

With the national selection committee and the team management deciding to promote Rohit as an opener, keeping his spunky strokeplay in mind, the next five Tests could be a make or break for the 32-year-old stylish right-hander.

Vizag: Maoists blast main hydel power control room

Vizag: Maoists blast main hydel power control room

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The power house, commissioned in 1983, has an installed capacity of 25 megawatts and generates half a million units of power every day. The damage to the power station due to the Maoist blast is being assessed.

Vizag stadium set to be accorded Test status after BCCI inspection

Vizag stadium set to be accorded Test status after BCCI inspection

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is all set to be accorded Test status after an inspection by the BCCI committee on Thursday found it 'on par for the recommendation for Test Status for this venue'.

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?

Kohli breaks Miandad's 26-year-old record of most ODI runs against Windies

Kohli breaks Miandad's 26-year-old record of most ODI runs against Windies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Kohli broke the record of Pakistan's Javed Miandad and became the leading run-scorer against West Indies in ODIs.

BlackBerry to support Startup Village in Vizag

BlackBerry to support Startup Village in Vizag

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

BlackBerry Passport, with a 4.5-inch touch screen and three-row touch-enabled physical keyboard, is priced at Rs 49,990.

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In the wake of 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India so far, the Union health ministry has made functional 52 laboratories for testing samples while 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for Covid-19 to enhance capacity for diagnosis and detection of the disease. "Following the increase in load of screening samples from suspected cases with symptoms and travel history to the affected countries, the department of health research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India," an official said.

Anybody bothered about defending India?

Anybody bothered about defending India?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Ajai Shukla on the titanic mis-spending of lakhs of crores by the Indian defence forces

Vihari excited to play his first Test in India

Vihari excited to play his first Test in India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Vihari said he has been preparing for the South Africa series at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

Charm of T20 lies in pressure situations: Shaw

Charm of T20 lies in pressure situations: Shaw

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'While you're playing in the middle it is simple -- just play your game and choose bowlers that we want to hit first and obviously, (Mohammad) Nabi and Rashid (Khan) were the best bowlers on their side. It was an interesting game and I'm happy that we won'

VW spat puts brakes on realty biz

VW spat puts brakes on realty biz

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Navy's action-packed prep ahead of fleet review

Navy's action-packed prep ahead of fleet review

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Visakhapatnam is buzzing with excitement as residents have been thronging every available vantage point, parks and footpaths to witness the ongoing rehearsals for the international fleet review.

VHP protests 'revealing' attire, stops Fashion Week

VHP protests 'revealing' attire, stops Fashion Week

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The final day of the Kingfisher Ultra Fashion Week in Visakhapatnam was stopped by the city police after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad protested against the alleged use of Lord Ganesh's images on 'revealing' dresses. VHP district secretary G Radhakrishna and its regional vice-president Thota Peda Venkateswara Rao lodged a complaint at the Three Town police station on Sunday against the display of images that allegedly hurt the religious sentiments of the community.

He is a big part of my Australia journey: Nathan Ellis

He is a big part of my Australia journey: Nathan Ellis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Ahead of the third and final ODI, young Australian cricketer Nathan Ellis opened up on the influence Mitchell Starc has had on his journey.

Navy to commission locally-made missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday

Navy to commission locally-made missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The warship is packed with a plethora of sophisticated sensors, modern radar and weapons systems such as surface-to-surface missiles and surface-to-air missiles, according to the Indian Navy.

Is Ravi Bishnoi India's New Spin Sensation?

Is Ravi Bishnoi India's New Spin Sensation?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Chahal is 33 and Bishnoi is 23, but the latter getting as much or more game time in T20Is