News for 'North Zone'

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the North and South blocks, which cover nearly 27 acres housing government offices in national capital, are proposed to be converted into national museums.

Navy deploys frontline destroyers, frigates in Arabian Sea

Navy deploys frontline destroyers, frigates in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy has deployed task groups comprising frontline destroyers and frigates in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented its force levels in the region to undertake maritime security operations in view of recent attacks on commercial vessels in key shipping lanes.

Hardik and father come to Yash Dayal's rescue after Rinku's nightmare

Hardik and father come to Yash Dayal's rescue after Rinku's nightmare

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Yash Dayal was smashed for five consecutive sixes by statemate Rinku Singh was on his haunches

Kerala train arson: Cops nab Bengal native, attribute crime to lack of money

Kerala train arson: Cops nab Bengal native, attribute crime to lack of money

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

North Zone IG Neeraj Kumar Gupta said the man, who was a beggar, is suspected to have done the act "due to mental trauma", as he could not get any money from begging in the state.

Duleep semis: Bhuvaneshwar ton leads Central's fightback

Duleep semis: Bhuvaneshwar ton leads Central's fightback

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Bhuvaneshwar Kumar's gutsy century helped him script an unbelievable comeback for his side Central Zone as they are 10 runs shy of taking an all-important lead against North Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-final in Hyderabad.

Drone spotted over Kejrwial's residence, probe underway

Drone spotted over Kejrwial's residence, probe underway

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Information was received at 4.46 pm that a drone has been seen over the CM's residence at the Civil Lines area, a senior police officer said.

44% rural Indians willing to pay for COVID-19 vaccine: Survey

44% rural Indians willing to pay for COVID-19 vaccine: Survey

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Of those who were willing to pay, two-third said they can pay up to Rs 500 for two doses of the vaccine, whenever it is available.

Duleep Trophy: Dinda's eight-for takes East to final

Duleep Trophy: Dinda's eight-for takes East to final

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

East Zone are all but through to the finals of the Duleep Trophy as Ashok Dinda's fiery spell ensured an all-important first-innings lead of 28 runs against North Zone on the penultimate day, at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

US bombers fly close to North Korea amid tensions

US bombers fly close to North Korea amid tensions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam, along with the force's F-15C Eagle fighter escorts from Okinawa, Japan, flew in international airspace over the waters east of North Korea

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

South Korea proposed that athletes from the two Koreas march together at the Games' opening ceremony and other joint activities between the two nations during the Winter Olympics.

Super Cup: Dilbagh, Kuldeep register victories

Super Cup: Dilbagh, Kuldeep register victories

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Railway's Dilbagh Singh and Kuldeep Singh progressed to the next stage by winning their respective bouts on day two of the fourth Super Cup boxing tournament at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai.

Tiwary's 151 guides East into Deodhar final

Tiwary's 151 guides East into Deodhar final

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Skipper Manoj Tiwary continued his blazing form in domestic competitions with a magnificent 151 that powered East Zone to a comfortable 52-run win over North in the Deodhar Trophy semi-final in Mumbai.

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Weeks after Odisha tragedy, railways transfers 5 top officers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Railways shunted out 5 top officials who are responsible for operations, signalling and safety.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

'I want to play the villain'

'I want to play the villain'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'I am a very greedy actor. I want to explore everything.'

Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted

Odisha train crash: Around 90 trains cancelled, 46 diverted

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

According to the latest data released by the two zones, the South Eastern Railway cancelled trains such as the Chennai-Howrah Mail, the Darbhanga-Kanniyakumari Express and the Kamakhya-LTT Express journey commencing on June 3.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC broke their Guwahati jinks with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in an absorbing Hero Indian Super League clash at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, on Thursday.

Three changes in selection panel

Three changes in selection panel

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Gopal Sharma, Yashpal Sharma and Pranab Roy were ousted from the Kiran More-led selection committee.

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

North Korea's Kim readies troops for war with South

North Korea's Kim readies troops for war with South

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

North Korea has threatened to go to war against South Korea a day after the latter fired dozens of artillery rounds across the rivals' border in response to what it said were several rounds of Pyongyang's artillery launched at the South.

Deodhar Trophy: Central beat North

Deodhar Trophy: Central beat North

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Opener Naman Ojha hit a century and RP Singh returned a five-wicket haul as Central Zone defeated Virender Sehwag-led North by 70 runs in the second round of the inter-zonal one-day tournament for the Deodhar Trophy at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Monday.

'My performance in the CLT20 has been a confidence booster'

'My performance in the CLT20 has been a confidence booster'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Fresh from his exploits that helped Mumbai Indians clinch the Champions League Twenty20, Harbhajan Singh is confident of carrying his good form into the longer format as he leads North Zone against defending champions East Zone in Duleep Trophy semi-final in Kochi.

Five senior execs quit Tata AIA Life Insurance

Five senior execs quit Tata AIA Life Insurance

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Tata AIA Life Insurance has 13 people at the senior vice-president level.

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.'

Patel to be re-elected AIFF president for third term

Patel to be re-elected AIFF president for third term

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Incumbent Praful Patel is set to be re-elected unopposed as the president of All India Football Federation for his third term at its Annual General Meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday after the Delhi High Court vacated a stay on the elections of the national sports body on Tuesday.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

US threatens to 'utterly destroy' North Korea regime

US threatens to 'utterly destroy' North Korea regime

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley also called on all countries to sever economic and diplomatic ties with Pyongyang to curb its nuclear programme.

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj's double century hoists North

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj's double century hoists North

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Yuvraj Singh carried on from where he left off as he completed a well-deserved double century to put North in a comfortable position at stumps on the second day of their Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone in Hyderabad.

Srikkanth is new cricket selection panel chief

Srikkanth is new cricket selection panel chief

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Saturday became the new Chairman of the National Senior Cricket Selection Committee, replacing Dilip Vengsarkar at the helm of affiars.

Uthappa shines as South cruise

Uthappa shines as South cruise

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

Robin Uthappa's 160 put South Zone on the threshold of a place in the Duleep Trophy final against West Zone on the penultimate day of the four-day semi-final against North Zone at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground in Rajkot on Saturday. Uthappa's 160 off 159 deliveries enabled South Zone end the third day on 319 for 3 from 63 overs in their second essay, an overall lead of 567.

China pact means no-patrol zone between Finger 3 and Finger 8 for now

China pact means no-patrol zone between Finger 3 and Finger 8 for now

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Under the India-China agreement on the disengagement process in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese army will pull back its troops to east of Finger 8 areas in the northern bank of Pangong lake, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Thursday, in what is seen as a significant step to dial down tensions in the key face-off site.

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Kim said that his meeting with Moon would serve as a "historic chance" for the Korean people, who want to see the strengthening of inter-Korean relations.

Puri temple implements mandatory dress code for devotees; bans gutkha, pan

Puri temple implements mandatory dress code for devotees; bans gutkha, pan

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A Shree Jagannath Temple Administration official said devotees will be required to wear "decent clothes" to enter the shrine.

Jaggi's ton help East win, shut door on North

Jaggi's ton help East win, shut door on North

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

Ishank Jaggi slammed an unbeaten 110 and Dhiraj Goswami picked up a four-wicket haul to set up East Zone's comfortable 65-run win over 11 time champions North in a Group A one-day encounter in Deodhar Trophy tournament in Cuttack on Saturday.

East Zone beat West to enter Duleep semis

East Zone beat West to enter Duleep semis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

East Zone turned in a disciplined all-round performance to beat West by five wickets and make it to the semi-finals of the Duleep Trophy, in Valsad, on Monday. East will meet North in the semi-final, scheduled to be played in Delhi from February 4.

Duleep Trophy: Rawat's century seals Central's final spot

Duleep Trophy: Rawat's century seals Central's final spot

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Mahesh Rawat scored a century and combined well with lower-order batsmen to pile on the misery of the North Zone bowlers as Central Zone's Duleep Trophy semifinal ended in a draw in Mohali on Saturday.

Yuvraj picked for practice game against England

Yuvraj picked for practice game against England

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Comeback batsman Yuvraj Singh was picked in the India A squad which will play England XI in their opening three-day practice game scheduled from October 30 in Mumbai.

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Singh said India has intensified patrolling of the seas after the recent attacks on merchant navy ships.

Yuvraj shines with an unbeaten ton in Duleep semis

Yuvraj shines with an unbeaten ton in Duleep semis

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Yuvraj Singh made a brilliant comeback into first-class arena as he smashed an unbeaten century for North Zone against Central on the first day of a semi-final match in the Duleep Trophy in Hyderabad.