News for 'South Zone'

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.'

BSNL to buy equipment from Huawei

BSNL to buy equipment from Huawei

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has placed an advance purchase order with Huawei of China on mobile equipment for 20 million GSM lines in the south zone. The PSU is also in advanced negotiations with Ericsson for the north and east zone.

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Tanmay Agarwal Scores Fastest 300!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Tanmay's 300 came off just 147 balls with 31 fours and 20 sixes. He broke the record held by South African batter Marco Marais (300 off 191 balls).

Meet BCCI's new chairman of selectors

Meet BCCI's new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Sunil Joshi replaced MSK Prasad (South Zone), who had an extended run after completing his four-year tenure. Joshi's selection from South Zone and Harvinder getting picked from Central Zone also shows that the Board has stuck with the zonal policy.

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.

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

There is a view that heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs besides education and culture, two ministries with strong ideological hues, will be kept by the BJP, while its allies can get anywhere between five to eight cabinet berths.

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Indian Navy on Wednesday said its ships and aircraft remain 'mission deployed' for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime security operations.

Cheetah Asha strays out of Kuno national park again

Cheetah Asha strays out of Kuno national park again

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Female cheetah 'Asha', one of the big cats translocated to India from Namibia, has wandered outside the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh once again, a forest official said on Friday.

FMCG consumption declined in Q3

FMCG consumption declined in Q3

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The country's Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry witnessed a consumption slowdown in the December quarter, with an overall "negative" volume growth, as consumers continue to reel under inflationary pressure, says a report. According to the report released by data analytics firm NielsenIQ on Thursday, in October-December, the FMCG industry grew 7.6 per cent in terms of value but its volume growth was (-) 0.3 per cent. "... Overall FMCG volume growth is negative, the absolute values, as well as volumes, continue to be above pre-Covid levels across markets," it said.

North, South Korea leaders hold surprise meeting

North, South Korea leaders hold surprise meeting

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The two leaders discussed the possible US-North Korea summit.

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Larger hospitals are not worried about a spike in cases, as they are now accustomed to converting ICUs and general wards into negative pressure zones or isolation rooms. For smaller hospitals, the task is tedious.

Umesh replaces Shami in India squad for Australia T20Is

Umesh replaces Shami in India squad for Australia T20Is

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the rubber, starting Tuesday, late on Saturday night after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Rinku to make ODI debut in Johannesburg!

Rinku to make ODI debut in Johannesburg!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

"In ODI format as well, he has performed across formats in first class cricket and so, yes, he will get his opportunity in ODI series."

'It's a good eye-opener'

'It's a good eye-opener'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

"I think it was a good trial run. Hopefully, they do progress further in this tournament after the semi-final. We need to just identify areas where we can get better," Maharaj told reporters at the mixed zone on Sunday.

Badrinath, Dravid on run-spree

Badrinath, Dravid on run-spree

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Skipper S Badrinath's double century and Rahul Dravid's hundred helped South Zone amass 442 runs for the loss of six wickets on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match against North Zone at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, in Rajkot on Thursday. Badrinath scored an exact 200 while Rahul Dravid got 138 as the duo put on 312 runs for the third wicket after a shaky start where they lost both their openers cheaply.

'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.'

Powerplay puzzle: SKY's plan to level series unveiled

Powerplay puzzle: SKY's plan to level series unveiled

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

We need to use Powerplay more effectively: Suryakumar Yadav

Maoist Deva behind attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh: Police

Maoist Deva behind attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh: Police

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Deva recently replaced Hidma as commander of the Maoists' battalion no. 1, the IG added.

No debut jitters! Mayank channels inner speed machine

No debut jitters! Mayank channels inner speed machine

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mayank Yadav (3/27) stole the limelight with his searing pace

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.

Biden arrives in China amid tensions over air defence zone

Biden arrives in China amid tensions over air defence zone

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

United States Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for meetings with top Chinese leaders amid an international spat over China's new air defence zone over the disputed islands in the East China Sea.

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

Rediff.com22 May 2024

More than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks. Among these, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Bihar are the most vulnerable states to extreme climate events.

Day 1 of Duleep Trophy final in Kochi washed out

Day 1 of Duleep Trophy final in Kochi washed out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The opening day of the Duleep Trophy final between Noth Zone and South Zone in Kochi on Thursday was called off without a ball being bowled due to a wet outfield, caused by overnight rain.

Kohli wants India to step out of comfort zone ahead of World T20

Kohli wants India to step out of comfort zone ahead of World T20

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

India failed to capitalise on an aggressive start and ended with a below-par 134 for 9.

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.

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.

Bengal violence: State appoints 10 IPS officers to assist SIT

Bengal violence: State appoints 10 IPS officers to assist SIT

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The officers have been deployed for north, west and south zones of the state as well as for the Kolkata Police areas.

Six injured at Cape Town Cup fan zone

Six injured at Cape Town Cup fan zone

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Six people were injured in a crowd crush at Cape Town's main World Cup fan zone on Thursday when thousands of fans attempted to get into the venue, a city spokesman said.

Potential bidders set to get three chances in offshore mineral auction

Potential bidders set to get three chances in offshore mineral auction

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

For the country's maiden offshore mineral mining auction, the Centre is planning to relax the rules on the number of chances for bidding. Under the newly announced draft Offshore Areas Mineral (Auction) Rules and Offshore Areas (Existence of Mineral Resources) Rules, the ministry of mines is planning to offer three chances to potential bidders in its forthcoming inaugural offshore mining auction. If a single bid is not received during the second attempt, the plan is to initiate a new round of bidding for the third time.

'Rohit is leading with his actions'

'Rohit is leading with his actions'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Rohit and Shubman Gill took charge of the South African new-ball bowler duo of Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen and unsettled their rhythm.

North batsmen make merry

North batsmen make merry

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Yuvraj Singh hit a 110 and Virender Sehwag 79 as North Zone scored 497 for 9 on the second day of the Duleep Trophy match against South Zone.

32 wards designated as COVID-19 hotspots in Bengaluru

32 wards designated as COVID-19 hotspots in Bengaluru

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Bengaluru tops the list with 71 positive cases so far, followed by Mysuru where 58 cases have been reported. Kalaburagi district is also among the hotspots with 17 positive cases including three deaths.

China rules out air defence zone along Sino-India border

China rules out air defence zone along Sino-India border

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

China on Thursday ruled out establishing an air defence zone along the India-China border like it recently did over the disputed islands in the East China Sea, saying such zones are created only in coastal areas beyond territorial airspace.

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.

Govt disallows mobile towers in core tiger habitats

Govt disallows mobile towers in core tiger habitats

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Centre has disallowed installation of mobile towers in core or critical tiger habitats in the country, according to new guidelines by the environment ministry.

Sri Lankans take vital lead

Sri Lankans take vital lead

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Sri Lanka 'A' took a 61-run first innings lead over South Zone on the second day of their four-day Group 'A' Duleep Trophy match.

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.

General To Head Largest Muslim Democracy

General To Head Largest Muslim Democracy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Prabowo was accused in the late 1980s of making a number pro-democracy activists mysteriously disappear and for human rights abuses in the provinces of East Timor and Papua and was denied a visa to the US.

Delhi's poor air quality to enter red zone on Diwali

Delhi's poor air quality to enter red zone on Diwali

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The air quality in the national capital remained poor for the sixth consecutive day on Monday with stubble burning accounting for seven per cent of the capital's PM2.5 pollution.

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.