* Coal output up 9 pct in April-Oct. 15 vs year ago - minister * Supply to power sector up 12 pct at 170.17 mln T (Adds quotes, details) NEW DELHI Oct 19 (Reuters) - A nine percent jump in Coal India Limited's production so far this fiscal year has made it possible that the world's top coal producer will exceed its full-year target of 464 million tonnes, the coal … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Coal India may top 464 mln T target in 2012/13-minister
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S.Africa’s rand flat, strikes seen capping gains
JOHANNESBURG Oct 19 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand was largely flat for most of Friday's Johannesburg trade and worries over strikes in the mining sector are seen capping any significant gains. The rand was at 8.6401 against the dollar at 1551 GMT, barely moved from Thursday's close at 8.6520. "All of the big moves kind of already played out early into the European … [Read more...] about S.Africa’s rand flat, strikes seen capping gains
Soccer-Zimbabwe FA bans 15 players and officials for life
HARARE Oct 19 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's former coach and captain were among 15 players and officials banned for life on Friday for their part in a long-running match-fixing scandal, the national football association (ZIFA) said. Ex-coach Sunday Chidzambwa and ex-skipper Method Mwanjali, now employed by South African clubs, were found by a year-long independent investigation … [Read more...] about Soccer-Zimbabwe FA bans 15 players and officials for life
Cricket-Flintoff backs Pietersen to come back with a bang
LONDON Oct 19 (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen is likely to come out with all guns blazing when he returns to the England squad for next month's test series in India, former team mate Andrew Flintoff said on Friday. The South African-born batsman was recalled by England this week after being dropped following a controversial text-message row. "When Kevin's got a point to … [Read more...] about Cricket-Flintoff backs Pietersen to come back with a bang
India’s STC gets highest bid at $311.75/T for wheat export tender
NEW DELHI Oct 19 (Reuters) - India's State Trading Corp has received the highest bid at $311.75 per tonne from Dubai-based trading firm Sun International S UIJ.J for its wheat export tender, trade sources said on Friday. Early this month, STC floated a tender offering 150,000 tonnes for shipments by Dec. 10 from government warehouses located on the western coast. On … [Read more...] about India’s STC gets highest bid at $311.75/T for wheat export tender
