News for 'North Zone'

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.

Raj once again fires anti-North India salvo

Raj once again fires anti-North India salvo

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

According to Raj, north India has always looked down with contempt upon Maharashtra and if the draft notification of CMZ is implemented, development of Maharashtra and Mumbai in particular would be adversely affected.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Tendulkar, Dravid to undergo fitness tests

Tendulkar, Dravid to undergo fitness tests

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid will be among the ICC Champions Trophy probables from West and South zone who will undergo fitness Tests to be conducted by BCCI physio Nitin Patel in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal

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.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Brace for a hot summer in North India

Brace for a hot summer in North India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

"The season averaged maximum temperatures in Himachal Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh are likely to be higher than normal by 0.5-1.0 degree Celsius," the Met department has said in its forecast.

DDCA didn't support Mohinder when BCCI ousted him: Bedi

DDCA didn't support Mohinder when BCCI ousted him: Bedi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi has blasted the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for not "pulling their weight behind" Mohinder Amarnath who was removed from selector's post after his first season.

Domestic cricket stalwart Rajinder Goel no more

Domestic cricket stalwart Rajinder Goel no more

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The left-arm spinner, who was unlucky to have played in the era of Bishan Singh Bedi, had 750 first-class wickets from 157 games, representing Haryana and North Zone in domestic cricket.

Rahul Dravid on G R Vishwanath

Rahul Dravid on G R Vishwanath

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Rahul Dravid salutes Gundappa Viswanath on his 60th birthday, saying he was an artist with an unmistakable style of his own.

Ash crisis: Europe continues to remain no fly zone

Ash crisis: Europe continues to remain no fly zone

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

European skies were a virtual no-fly zone for a fourth day on Sunday, with volcanic ash drifting from Iceland reaching as far as Russia, stranding tens of thousands of people as over 17,000 flights were cancelled.

Kerala Cricket Association officials forced to apologise to Tharoor

Kerala Cricket Association officials forced to apologise to Tharoor

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Bowing to pressure from Youth Congress activists for its statements against Union Minister Shashi Tharoor over the Duleep Trophy final in Kochi, the Kerala Cricket Association tendered an apology to him for "hurting his sentiments".

Pathan to miss Duleep Trophy opener

Pathan to miss Duleep Trophy opener

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

The left arm seamer has been advised by team physio John Gloster rest his side strain.

FM to meet state CMs, banks to review credit flow

FM to meet state CMs, banks to review credit flow

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Chidambaram will look at recovery issues with state govts, pending projects, and flow of credit to micro & small enterprises, weaker sections and minority community.

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'There is no peace in the Kashmir Valley.'

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'

Will new BCCI boss Ganguly give selectors an extension?

Will new BCCI boss Ganguly give selectors an extension?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, is nowhere close to completing its tenure as per the new BCCI constitution, but new Board president Sourav Ganguly will decide whether the panel will complete the mandated five years in office.

NATO troops ordered not to approach Af-Pak buffer zone

NATO troops ordered not to approach Af-Pak buffer zone

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

United States-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops in Afghanistan have been ordered not to approach the buffer zone on the Af-Pak border in order to avoid recurrence of last week's air strike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

'Shikhar Dhawan has now learnt to respect his wicket'

'Shikhar Dhawan has now learnt to respect his wicket'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

His talent was unquestionable but Shikhar Dhawan's success can be attributed to the fact that he has started to value his wicket a lot more, feels former star VVS Laxman.

Preparations for US-North Korea summit moving along very well: Trump

Preparations for US-North Korea summit moving along very well: Trump

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Multiple US and N Korean teams are holding simultaneous meetings ahead of the Singapore Summit.

How the world must deal with North Korea

How the world must deal with North Korea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

While trying to persuade North Korea to give up its provocative actions, engaging China is the first hurdle that world leaders will have to deal with, says Rajaram Panda.

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.

Sri Lanka 'A' out for 296

Sri Lanka 'A' out for 296

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

North were 51 for no loss at close on day 1 in the Duleep Trophy final.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Delhi qualify for knock-outs

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Delhi qualify for knock-outs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Title contenders Delhi comfortably made it to the knock-out stages of the Vijay Hazare Trophy by defeating Services courtesy VJD method in their final North Zone leg encounter at the Lohnu ground in Bilaspur.

'A new history starts now': North Korea's Kim Jong-un meets South Korea's Moon

'A new history starts now': North Korea's Kim Jong-un meets South Korea's Moon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The historic peace talks are aimed at ending their decades-long conflict and come weeks before Kim is due to meet United States President Donald Trump.

Kejriwal boards buses to get feedback about free-ride scheme

Kejriwal boards buses to get feedback about free-ride scheme

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

According to official figures released by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) on Wednesday, over 4.77 lakh women availed pink tickets for free ride on the first day of the scheme on Tuesday.

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

PIO finds similarities between WannaCry code and other tools created by Lazarus Group in the past.

Ganguly declared fit

Ganguly declared fit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Lokpal Bill: Standing committee report likely in Dec

Lokpal Bill: Standing committee report likely in Dec

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

The Parliamentary panel scrutinising the Lokpal Bill is likely to submit its report early next month and the redrafted legislation will be "far superior" to anything that has been proposed so far, Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid said on Sunday.

Trains collide near Chennai; 8 killed, 85 injured

Trains collide near Chennai; 8 killed, 85 injured

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

At least eight persons were killed on Tuesday night and 85 others injured when a passenger train from Chennai rammed into a stationary train near Arakkonam, derailing five coaches, about 75 km from Chennai, in the third major rail accident in two months.

Ricky, Dhawan slam tons

Ricky, Dhawan slam tons

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

North Zone amassed 358 in their first innings to take control of the Duleep Trophy match against the Zimbabwe President's XI.

China asserts control over air zone despite US B-52 bombers

China asserts control over air zone despite US B-52 bombers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

China on Wednesday asserted that it has enough "will and ability" to enforce its unilaterally declared new air defence zone over disputed islands in the East China Sea after two US B-52 bombers challenged Chinese authority over the controversial airspace.

Chappell mum on Ganguly's return

Chappell mum on Ganguly's return

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

'You have to ask the BCCI and selectors; that's not something I can answer,' he said, when asked about the chances of Sourav Ganguly returing to the Indian team.

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India as 5.5-quake hits Uttarakhand

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India as 5.5-quake hits Uttarakhand

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

There were no reports of loss of property or life.

All-round qualities helped: Powar

All-round qualities helped: Powar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

The Mumbai off-spinner said his ability to score runs in crunch situations down the order won him selection to the India one-day team.

South recover after Nehra blows

South recover after Nehra blows

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

South Zone managed 327 for 9 by the lose of play on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match against North Zone.

'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.'

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Delhi ease past Haryana

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Delhi ease past Haryana

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Delhi comfortably beat Haryana by 66 runs to register their second win in the North Zone leg of the Vijay Hazare National One Day Championship and in the process put one foot in the knock-out rounds in Bilaspur.