News for 'North Zone'

Discarded India pacer called up for Duleep final

Discarded India pacer called up for Duleep final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Central Zone make four changes in squad for Duleep Trophy final against South Zone

Recuperating Parag satisfied with Duleep Trophy outing

Recuperating Parag satisfied with Duleep Trophy outing

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'Performances, I didn't really focus on it that much. I just wanted to have some fun. I haven't played competitive cricket in a long time.'

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah to undergo fitness test

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah to undergo fitness test

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

India Test skipper and T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill reached the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for fitness assessment ahead of travelling to Dubai for the upcoming Asia Cup.

EPL: Arsenal outclass Sunderland; Manchester United, Chelsea win

EPL: Arsenal outclass Sunderland; Manchester United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Arsenal extends its lead in the Premier League, while Manchester United strengthens its top-four bid. Chelsea's Cole Palmer shines with a hat-trick, and West Ham earns a crucial win in their fight against relegation.

Indian team to commence Asia Cup prep on Sept 5

Indian team to commence Asia Cup prep on Sept 5

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India will take on the UAE in their tournament-opener on September 10 before facing arch rivals Pakistan at Dubai on September 14. Their third group match will be against Oman on September 19 before the Super Four stage.

Japan's High-Stakes Gamble In the Indo-Pacific

Japan's High-Stakes Gamble In the Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In the Indo-Pacific's new era -- where perception shapes reality faster than treaties -- the real entrapment is not of China or the United States. It is the test Japan has set for itself -- and whether partners like India, acting as balancers rather than accelerants, can help ensure that the story ends in stability, points out Varun Arya.

AI Steps In To Avert Elephant Tragedies

AI Steps In To Avert Elephant Tragedies

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

When elephants are identified close to or on the tracks, real-time alerts are sent to locomotive pilots, station masters and control rooms, allowing trains to slow down or stop in time.

Duleep Trophy: Tough outing for Shami on return to red-ball cricket

Duleep Trophy: Tough outing for Shami on return to red-ball cricket

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

East keep North in check at 308/6 on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy quarter-finals in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Duleep: South Zone edge North in thriller; face West in final

Duleep: South Zone edge North in thriller; face West in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

R Sai Kishore came up with a splendid all-round show as South Zone trumped North Zone by two wickets in a thrilling finish in the rain-hit semi-final.

English Premier League: Manchester United stun Arsenal; Chelsea, Aston Villa win

English Premier League: Manchester United stun Arsenal; Chelsea, Aston Villa win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Manchester United loosened Arsenal's grip on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 win in north London on Sunday.

Beware Of China Threat In North East

Beware Of China Threat In North East

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

By ensuring Myanmar remains dependent on Chinese economic and military assistance, Beijing indirectly exerts pressure on India's North Eastern states, making New Delhi's regional security strategy even more complex.

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

Rose petals, dhol beats as World Cup winners reach Delhi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The victorious Indian women's cricket team led by Harmanpreet Kaur touched down in the national capital on Tuesday evening for its meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Everton halt Villa at home, boost Arsenal's title bid

EPL PIX: Everton halt Villa at home, boost Arsenal's title bid

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah ace pre-season fitness test

Gill, Rohit, Bumrah ace pre-season fitness test

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Indian cricketers, including Test skipper Shubman Gill and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, have cleared the pre-season fitness test which was conducted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer's big shot at India comeback!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer's 604 runs across 17 matches for Punjab Kings at a strike-rate in excess of 175 did not resonate with the selectors during the Asia Cup selection.

Can Shami Overcome The Age Hurdle?

Can Shami Overcome The Age Hurdle?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The preference would be for a fast bowler 'who still has seven to eight years of cricket left in him rather than someone who'll be turning 35 soon.'

East Zone beat North

East Zone beat North

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Anustup Mazumdar's impressive knock of 109 helped East Zone beat North Zone by 56 runs in the limited overs match of the Deodhar Trophy in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

PIX: PM Modi hosts victorious women cricketers

PIX: PM Modi hosts victorious women cricketers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated the triumphant Indian women's cricket team at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg on Wednesday.

Why Shami will relish playing Ranji at Eden Gardens

Why Shami will relish playing Ranji at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Bengal will be bolstered by the return of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami who has who has been out of India contention since the Champions Trophy.

Do Indians Need Sunscreen?

Do Indians Need Sunscreen?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

In India, many still aren't fully aware of the need for proper sun protection.

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'The watershed moment was June 22, 2024, when the divisional in-charge of Gadchiroli, Giridhar Tumreti, who was their senior-most commander, along with his wife, came forward to surrender before the then deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Rakul, Tamannaah, Disha Walk The Red Carpet For...

Rakul, Tamannaah, Disha Walk The Red Carpet For...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Falguni and Shane Peacock opened a new flagship at Jio World Plaza, Mumbai, and the guest list was nothing less than a fashion parade.

City cruise, Villa rally as EPL title race heats up

City cruise, Villa rally as EPL title race heats up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Manchester City maintained their squeeze on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps Pep Guardiola's side lurking two points behind the leaders and ready to pounce.

Goa nightclub built illegally on salt pan, no licence: Probe report

Goa nightclub built illegally on salt pan, no licence: Probe report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

A magisterial inquiry report reveals that the Goa nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people was built illegally on salt pan and operated without a valid trade license, indicating serious lapses and collusion at multiple official levels.

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Shreyas to lead India A against Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who played in the fifth and final Test at The Oval against England in their last assignment, has been named Iyer's deputy.

Govt planning transport authority to drive multimodal corridors

Govt planning transport authority to drive multimodal corridors

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The government is planning to set up an integrated transport planning authority for faster and comprehensive planning among multiple transport ministries such as highways, railways, and shipping & ports.

Super Cup: NorthEast United thrash Mohammedan Sporting

Super Cup: NorthEast United thrash Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie struck a brilliant hat-trick as NorthEast United FC demolished Mohammedan Sporting 6-0 to enter the Kalinga Super Cup quarter-finals.

8 Sixes In A Row! Meghalaya Batter Scripts History

8 Sixes In A Row! Meghalaya Batter Scripts History

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Meghalaya's Akash Choudhary hits record eight consecutive sixes to make 11-ball fifty in Ranji

Deodhar Trophy: Six-hitting Dube powers West to six-wicket win over North

Deodhar Trophy: Six-hitting Dube powers West to six-wicket win over North

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Sent in to bat, North Zone couldn't get any momentum and were reduced to 17 for two in 6 overs.

How Siraj's tip helped Arshdeep survive Test frustration

How Siraj's tip helped Arshdeep survive Test frustration

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

In a week's time, Arshdeep will be operating with a white ball in the Asia Cup in the UAE.

Suspended TMC MLA lays 'Babri-style' mosque foundation in WB

Suspended TMC MLA lays 'Babri-style' mosque foundation in WB

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Kabir cut a ceremonial ribbon alongside visiting clerics on the dais as slogans of "Nara-e-Takbeer, Allahu Akbar" were raised at the venue, where thousands had gathered since morning.

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a long-term base.

Aravali hills' new definition risks Delhi weather, water security: Experts

Aravali hills' new definition risks Delhi weather, water security: Experts

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Experts warn that a new government definition of the Aravali Hills, accepted by the Supreme Court, could lead to environmental degradation and expose Delhi and surrounding regions to harsher weather and drought conditions.

Modi govt 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli Hills: Sonia Gandhi

Modi govt 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli Hills: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's environmental policies, claiming they endanger the Aravalli hills and disregard environmental protection.

5 killed, 143 injured as powerful quake hits Afghanistan

5 killed, 143 injured as powerful quake hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At least five people were killed and 143 others injured after a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck several provinces across Afghanistan in the wee hours of Monday, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

This brings us to the question of combination and perhaps Arshdeep could miss out on more games going into the T20 World Cup -- a tournament that will be held in the sub-continent -- India and Sri Lanka.

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

PIX: Experimental India down Oman ahead of Pak rematch

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav made optimal use of available resources in both departments as India did enough to beat a spirited Oman by 21 runs to end their league stage commitments in Asia Cup with a hat-trick of victories.

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.'

Duleep Trophy: South Zone crush North, set up title date with West

Duleep Trophy: South Zone crush North, set up title date with West

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The final will be played in Coimbatore from September 21, and it will be a five-day affair

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Maoists in Bastar went from one village to another with kits providing badly needed medical intervention. The medical help was one key reason why the tribals were attracted to the Maoists, points out M R Narayan Swamy.