News for 'South-West'

Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout

Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Champion Rafa Nadal and the three other leading men's contenders charge into Wimbledon with major expectations despite all battling minor fitness issues in the run-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam.

Fadnavis to face trial in poll affidavit case

Fadnavis to face trial in poll affidavit case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi passed the orders on the plea filed by one Satish Ukey.

Coast Guard rescues 6 crew onboard Oman vessel

Coast Guard rescues 6 crew onboard Oman vessel

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The Indian coast guard has rescued six crew members on board an Oman vessel Sakar-7, about 160 nautical miles off Porbandar coast in the Arabian sea.

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

Colombia landslide kills over 60 in Antioquia province

Colombia landslide kills over 60 in Antioquia province

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A rescue operation has been launched to find survivors buried in the rubble.

Coca-Cola focuses on changing habits

Coca-Cola focuses on changing habits

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Coca-Cola India's volume growth in the second quarter slowed partly because of an increase in prices and also due to a mild summer.

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

BPCL's impending privatisation and RIL's stake sale to Saudi Aramco raise questions about the future of the West Coast Refinery, once touted as the world's largest.

Body of female officer aboard crashed naval airplane recovered

Body of female officer aboard crashed naval airplane recovered

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The body of Lt Kiran Shekhawat was on Thursday recovered from the fuselage of the ill-fated Dornier aircraft of the navy.

MiG-21 crashes in MP, pilot ejects safely

MiG-21 crashes in MP, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 'Bison' fighter aircraft crashed on Friday, apparently due to an engine problem, while on a routine sortie in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, but the pilot ejected safely.The plane went down at 11.25 am near Bela-Bhimlat village, at approximately 150 km south-west of Gwalior air base after taking off from there. A rescue helicopter was sent to fetch the pilot, the spokesman said, adding that a court of inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

How monsoon impacts the Indian economy

How monsoon impacts the Indian economy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

While a normal rainfall signals growth and prosperity, a below normal rainfall could spell disaster making food more expensive, aggravating the power, water shortage, hitting industrial production which in turn will put more pressure on the government's kitty.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

Real eliminate Atletico to reach King's Cup semis

Real eliminate Atletico to reach King's Cup semis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Real Madrid knocked bitter city rivals Atletico out of the King's Cup on Thursday with a 1-0 win at a hostile Calderon to go through to the last four 4-1 on aggregate. Cristiano Ronaldo added to his phenomenal tally of goals this season with a 23rd minute strike to help set up a semi-final over two legs against holders Sevilla after the Andalusian club saw off Villarreal on Tuesday.

Girl found murdered in Delhi on New Year day

Girl found murdered in Delhi on New Year day

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

A teenaged girl who went to celebrate New Year with friends was murdered in south-west Delhi with investigators on Sunday waiting for post mortem report to ascertain whether she was raped before being killed.

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic felt he was a different player to the Wimbledon winner of old but comparisons were inevitable on Wednesday as the Serb rolled into the semi-finals for the first time since 2015.

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Crops including fruit, vegetables account for 60% of GDP in agriculture, forestry, fishing sector.

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail.

Kerala set to woo tourists with monsoon packages

Kerala set to woo tourists with monsoon packages

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Gearing up for the South West Monsoon, which is not far away, Ayurveda and Tourism industry in Kerala are all set to woo tourists with rejuvenation packages and never before offers to beat the lean rainy season.

Delhi: Two 'suspicious' UK nationals detained

Delhi: Two 'suspicious' UK nationals detained

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Two British nationals were detained by security agencies at a five star hotel near the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi after they were believed to be indulging in 'suspicious' activities, police said today.

Travel: Going underwater in Lakshadweep

Travel: Going underwater in Lakshadweep

Rediff.com4 May 2010

The little-explored islands have a lot to offer for a discerning tourist. Harnoor Channi Tiwary visited Lakshadweep recently and came back with loads of memories.

Heavy downpour paralyses Mumbai, red alert for 24 hrs

Heavy downpour paralyses Mumbai, red alert for 24 hrs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The Mumbai civic body asked all schools to remain shut and to ensure that the students were sent back home safely.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

Naval guns in Mumbai harbour to open fire

Naval guns in Mumbai harbour to open fire

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The danger areas for Middle Ground and Oyster Rock firing is the seaward area extending from east of Middle Ground to south of Oyster Rock up to a distance of 12 km.

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Rajapaksa's victory poses a serious foreign policy challenge for the Modi government,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign

Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Six-times champion and top seed Roger Federer lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday. The defeat means Federer will be absent from the men's final for the first time since 2002 when he lost in the first round.

Coca- Cola's superb strategies to get future-ready in India

Coca- Cola's superb strategies to get future-ready in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Coca-Cola India had stepped up its innovation push to be future-ready, company president for India and South West Asia, Venkatesh Kini, said

Monsoon rain pelts Maharashtra; 46 dead

Monsoon rain pelts Maharashtra; 46 dead

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Heavy rains coupled with strong winds claimed 46 lives in Maharashtra even as hot conditions prevailed in North India on Wednesday.

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Although he was bed ridden most of the time he was in the vessel and unable to move on the upper deck, his condition is stable.'

Monsoon likely to arrive in Kerala by May 30

Monsoon likely to arrive in Kerala by May 30

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Southwest monsoon, critical for the farm-based economy of the country, is expected to reach Kerala on May 30, two days before its normal onset date in the coastal state.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Thousands feared killed in Haiti earthquake

Thousands feared killed in Haiti earthquake

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

A major quake of 7.3-magnitude rocked the Caribbean nation of Haiti and damaged the presidential palace besides other government buildings in the country's capital Port-au-Prince, an incident termed as 'catastrophe of major proportions'. The devastating quake struck at about 15 km south-west of the capital at 4.53 pm local time and was followed by three aftershocks. Several buildings, including the presidential palace and a hospital, have reportedly collapsed.

Serena cruises, Soderling bulldozes through at Wimbledon

Serena cruises, Soderling bulldozes through at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

A display of violent hitting from Robin Soderling on Saturday showed why it is always unwise to ignore a Swede at the business end of Wimbledon as Serena Williams gave herself a 'must do better' report as she eased into round four.

Murray warms to virtues of serve and volley

Murray warms to virtues of serve and volley

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Andy Murray's first-round win on Tuesday was pretty much routine, but there were signs Britain's only hope of success at Wimbledon was finally starting to take a shine to the oldest grasscourt ploy of all - serve and volley.

'Coca-Cola will continue to invest in India'

'Coca-Cola will continue to invest in India'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Coca-Cola is bullish about its India operations after recording one of its highest growth numbers in the October-December 2009 quarter

Bedi promises better administration, policing if voted to power

Bedi promises better administration, policing if voted to power

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said coming out with a "white paper" for every government department and initiating a "security index" to ensure better policing will be her priorities if the party is voted to power in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls.

CII's 5-point plan to counter rising prices, scanty rainfall

CII's 5-point plan to counter rising prices, scanty rainfall

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

The CII has suggested a 5-point agenda on the measures that need to be undertaken by central and state governments to stave off the adverse effects of a deficient monsoon. Let's find out what this agenda is. . .

RBI calls for proactive supply management to stave off headline inflation

RBI calls for proactive supply management to stave off headline inflation

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

"The main risk stems from the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the south west monsoon in view of the rising probability of an El Nio event around July-August, and its implications for food inflation," RBI said, as it kept the status quo on key interest rate for the third time in a row.

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

Hyderabad prays for rain

Hyderabad prays for rain

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Hyderabad prays for rain

Country to get normal rains: Weather office

Country to get normal rains: Weather office

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The forecast for better rains this seasons comes after India witnessed one of the worst droughts in recent times when the monsoon had failed last year.

Thousands feared killed in Haiti earthquake

Thousands feared killed in Haiti earthquake

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Thousands were feared killed when a major quake of 7.3-magnitude rocked the Caribbean nation of Haiti and damaged the presidential palace besides other government buildings in the country's capital Port-au-Prince, an incident termed as 'catastrophe of major proportions'.