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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) has secured a significant legal breakthrough before the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, reinforcing its claim for rightful recognition as India's National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball. During the hearing, the Court raised serious concerns over the actions of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), particularly its decision to overlook AIPA's application filed in October 2024 while granting NSF recognition to a newly formed body incorporated in November 2024, according to a press release from AIPA. The Bench questioned how fundamental eligibility requirements under the National Sports Development Code (2011) were waived for the newly recognised body, even as AIPA's application remained unaddressed without any formal rejection. In its order, the Division Bench directed the Union of India to produce the complete original record relating to the evaluation of all NSF applications. The Court further mandated that AIPA must be granted a full and fair opportunity to present written submissions and be heard before any renewal decision is taken, with NSF recognition due for renewal in April/May 2026. Importantly, the Court clarified that the matter must be reconsidered afresh, uninfluenced by earlier rulings, thereby preserving the rights of all parties. The case has been listed for further hearing on May 11, 2026. Founded in 2008, All India Pickleball Association has spent over 15 years building pickleball across India, with 25 state associations, district-level affiliates, and international recognition since 2023. In contrast, the rival body was established only in late 2024, a month after AIPA's application was submitted at the ministry, and was granted exemptions from key eligibility norms, including the mandatory three-year existence requirement and minimum state and district-level affiliations. Responding to the proceedings, AIPA stated that the hearing marks a strong validation of its long-standing contribution to the sport and underscores the importance of due process. The association expressed confidence that once the full record is examined, the facts will clearly establish its rightful position and reiterated its faith in the judicial process as the matter proceeds. The development is a significant moment for the governance of pickleball in India, one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and highlights the need for transparency, merit, and institutional credibility in recognising national sports federations. The All India Pickleball Association is India's oldest and most established pickleball body, having pioneered the growth and development of the sport nationwide for over a decade and a half, representing athletes, coaches, nationwide for over a decade and a half, representing athletes, coaches, and state associations across the country. (ANI)
New Delhi: Delhi govt is set to initiate an inquiry into the impounding of end-of-life vehicles -- 15 years for petrol and 10 years for diesel -- carried out during the tenure of AAP govt.In 2024, 39,273 vehicles were scrapped after impounding while the figure was 22,397 in 2023.Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday that he will soon order a probe amid suspicions that the due process of scrapping and providing value to people for their cars, as per govt directives, was not followed in many cases.Sources revealed that several complaints have surfaced from citizens claiming ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): In a proud moment for Indian pickleball, four key members of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) have been appointed to major leadership roles in the Asian Federation of Pickleball (AFP), marking a significant step forward in India's growing influence on the continental stage. Arvind Prabhoo, President of the All India Pickleball Association, has been unanimously elected as the President of the Asian Federation of Pickleball, reinforcing India's position as a driving force in the sport's expansion across Asia, according to a press release from AIP ...Read More >
By taking pickleball to the sea, Rise Up Championship Foundation ensures that sports in Chennai city meets music and lifestyle altogether The waves usually carry with them salt, sand, and a strain of the breeze. But, along Chennai's coastline that houses VGP Golden Beach Resort, the tide will soon carry more than just that. The sea will flow with a whiff of competition, victory, and opportunities. On its sands, single and double play courts will rise, racquets will clash, plastic balls will boun ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): In a proud moment for Indian pickleball, four key members of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) have been appointed to major leadership roles in the Asian Federation of Pickleball (AFP), marking a significant step forward in India's growing influence on the continental stage. Arvind Prabhoo, President of the All India Pickleball Association, has been unanimously elected as the President of the Asian Federation of Pickleball, reinforcing India's position as a driving force in the sport's expansion across Asia, according to a press release from AIP ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the 11th edition of the India Maize Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with (IIMR) Indian Institute of Maize Research. Speaking at event, Chouhan emphasized that 'Farmers' sewa is our mool mantra,' reaffirming the government's commitment to farmer-centric policies. He outlined a multi-pronged strategy to boost maize production, and increase farmer incomes, while ensuring environme ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition by Turkish ground-handling company Celebi challenging the Union Government's decision to revoke its security clearance over national security concerns. Delivering the judgment, Justice Sachin Datta stated that the Court was satisfied with the existence of 'compelling national security considerations' behind the government's decision. Although the Court refrained from disclosing specific intelligence inputs, it acknowledged the risk of espionage and potential misuse of logistics infrastructure during external ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) announced the Indian Junior Pickleball team to compete at the Asian Junior Pickleball Championship, scheduled to be held in Vietnam from July 13 to 16, 2025. Comprising 32 promising young athletes, the Indian contingent will participate across Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 categories, marking another major step in India's rapid ascent in international pickleball. Following an impressive showing at the previous edition of the championship, where Indian juniors clinched multiple medals, this year's team e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Trades worth nearly Rs 3.21 lakh crore have been conducted through the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform during the last five financial years, the government said on Friday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture Ramnath Thakur said, "From 1st April, 2020 to 31st March, 2025, trade worth Rs 3,20,766 crore has been conducted through electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)". The minister was replying to a question by Congress member Randeep Singh Surjewala. "The inter-state trade volume on the e-NAM platform ...Read More >
Delhi High Court halted MCD demolitions of two homes linked to a murder case, pending hearings on petitions from the affected women. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday restrained the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) from carrying out any demolition action until Wednesday, at a house belonging to the mother of a man accused of murdering a 26-year-old man during a fight between two families at Uttam Nagar on Holi. The order was also extended to the house of another woman, whose two sons were ques ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka State Women's Commission chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary has urged chief minister Siddaramaiah to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to probe decades-old allegations of disappearances, unnatural deaths, and sexual assaults of women in Dharmasthala, a major temple town in Dakshina Kannada district.In a letter on Monday, Choudhary wrote, "The Commission has taken serious note of reports aired by some media outlets on July 12, 2025, which included claims about the recovery of a human skull. Concerns were raised by the family of a missing medical student. These re ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea of Turkish company Celebi Aviation challenging the revocation of its security clearance by the Union government in the interest of national security. The Centre's action was a retaliatory measure against Turkey following its backing of Pakistan during its military response to India after Operation Sindoor. Turkey backed Islamabad and condemned India's Operation Sindoor, taken up to avenge the killing of 26 people in Kashmir's Pahalgam terror attack. A single-judge Bench of Justice Sachin Datta opined that once ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday restrained the MCD from carrying out demolition action for a week against the houses belonging to certain individuals allegedly involved in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash case in which a 26-year-old man was killed. Justice Amit Bansal allowed Jarina, the mother of accused Imran, and Shahnaz, whose children were interrogated by police as part of the probe, to file a fresh petition during the period against the demolition of their residential premises and said that the civic body would take no action in the meantime. During the hearing, the M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark moment for Indian pickleball, Vanshik Kapadia, representing the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), scripted history by clinching three medals at the PPA Tour Asia - Panas Malaysia Open 2025, held from 3rd to 6th July at 9pickle, Selangor, according to a release from AIPA. At the inaugural edition of the prestigious PPA Tour event in Malaysia, Kapadia showcased extraordinary form and versatility across all categories - Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Silver - Pro Men's Singles: Kapadia battled his way to the finals in a hard-fought mat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday orally asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi not to undertake any demolition action against the homes of persons accused in the murder of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar. Justice Amit Bansal also directed the petitioners to withdraw their present petitions and file fresh pleas confined only to the issue of proposed demolition by the civic body. Also Read | 'Brain Dead' Pilibhit Woman Breathes Again After Ambulance Hits Pothole? Doctors Explain What Really Happened. During the hearing, the Court ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tensions have escalated in Southeast Delhi's Batla House area after several homes and commercial establishments were marked with red Xs, an ominous sign that locals say has historically preceded demolition drives, by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department, leaving hundreds of residents in fear of sudden eviction. According to the DDA, the action stems from a Supreme Court directive ordering the clearance of encroachments on public land. However, many residents allege that due process was not followed. They claim the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) has secured a significant legal breakthrough before the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, reinforcing its claim for rightful recognition as India's National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball. During the hearing, the Court raised serious concerns over the actions of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), particularly its decision to overlook AIPA's application filed in October 2024 while granting NS ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House court on Friday reserved its order on the police custody of Anwar Khan alias Chacha, Hasim Baba alias Asim, Sameer alias Baba, and Zoya Khan in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) case. Delhi police sought a 10-day remand of these accused persons. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Chander Jit Singh reserved order after hearing submissions by Delhi Police and counsel for accused persons. The court has listed the matter for order on the custody of the accused on July 21 in view of the submissions that an SLP is listed in t ...Read More >
The Delhi High Court has said procedural lapses by the police in the first arrest does not hinder a subsequent arrest once legal requirements are fulfilled. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma on July 15 held an accused's rearrest if carried out after curing such defects was permissible. The court, therefore, dismissed a petition filed by four alleged members of an organised crime syndicate. "In criminal law, procedural safeguards are essential to protect liberty, but they cannot be turned into a shi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: There are "compelling national security considerations" that led the Centre to revoke security clearances of a Turkish-owned entity for handling airport-related operations, Delhi high court said on Monday, upholding the move.It dismissed Celebi Airport Services Private Ltd's plea challenging the aviation watchdog BCAS's decision to revoke its security clearance, noting that "once national security considerations are found to exist, it was not for the court to 'second guess' the same".Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) on May 15 revoked the security clearance, days after Turkey b ...Read More >
Leh, July 18: Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta, was sworn as the 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Gupta took the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held in Leh, administered by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.Welcoming this new chapter in Ladakh's journey, Gupta emphasized service over power, declaring Ladakh deserves dignity, development, and a voice. "I'm here to serve, not to rule."Speaking to the reporters, Gupta acknowledged the pain of past neglect ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, stating that the legislation is valid in its present form. A division bench of Justices Ajey S. Gadkari and Neela Gokhale said, "UAPA in its present form is constitutionally valid. The challenge to its vires fails. The petition fails." A detailed judgment is awaited. The petition was filed by Anil Baile, who had been issued a notice by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in July 2020 in connection with the Elgar Parishad violence ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BMC is set to begin structural strengthening work on the Parel TT flyover in October this year. To minimise traffic inconvenience, the repairs will be carried out in phases by closing one lane at a time. The repair work was originally planned two years ago but was deferred as the Delisle Road Bridge in Lower Parel was still under reconstruction at the time. Undertaking both projects simultaneously would have worsened traffic congestion in central Mumbai. Constructed in 1980, the Parel TT flyover plays a vital role in easing traffic congestion on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road at a k ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about how psychiatrists or psychologists were unable to cure him. The sender also said that a/he would ta ...Read More >
New Delhi: Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, indicted by an in-house inquiry report over the discovery of a cash haul, has moved the Supreme Court against the validity of actions initiated against him, which also includes a recommendation for his removal. After the controversy erupted, Justice Varma was transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. The development has come days before the Monsoon session of Parliament, during which the central government is expected to introduce the impeachment motion against Justice Varma. On March 22, 2025, the then CJ ...Read More >