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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) accused Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao and her family of pressuring the organization to include Churchill Brothers FC in the Indian Super League through improper means. The AIFF rejected their claims, affirming that legal obligations and existing rules prevented the club's inclusion after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling awarded promotion to Inter Kashi. New Delhi, The All India Football Federation on Monday accused its executive commit ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reacted to allegations of harassment and "heckling" levelled by a woman Executive Committee member, Valanka Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women's Development Committee. Alemao wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women's Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the matter and initiating action as per FIFA Statutes. "I am also exploring the possibility o ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has broken his silence regarding allegations of harassment and "heckling" levelled by woman Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao, saying, "I want to know the meaning of 'heckle'. Alemao, who is also a member of the FIFA Women's Development Committee, wrote a letter to FIFA Ethics Committee chair Martin Ngoga and FIFA Women's Football Committee chair Laura Georges, seeking an inquiry into the ...Read More >
Panaji: The All India Football Federation's executive committee member Valanka Alemao has accused top federation officials of intimidation and harassment after she raised concerns over procedural irregularities.In an email to all members, Valanka detailed the harassment during the executive committee meeting in Delhi on Sunday where AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey "made remarks which were unnecessary and disrespectful."Valanka's email on Monday named Chaubey, vice president NA Haris and deputy sec ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Just as things were looking brighter after a long period of uncertainty over starting the Indian Super League (ISL), the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has found itself in the centre of controversy again. Three top AIFF officials, including president Kalyan Chaubey, were accused of intimidation and disrespectful remarks by Valanka Alemao, the women's committee chairman on Monday. In a letter written to the Executive Committee, Valanka alleged Chaubey, vice president NA Haris and d ...Read More >
New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee member and chairperson of the Women's Football Committee Valanka Alemao Churchill has alleged that she was 'targeted', heckled' and 'harassed' by the governing body's top brass for raising concerns over procedural irregularities. In a statement, the AIFF has denied these claims.The alleged incident took place during AIFF's Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi on March 29.In her letter to fellow Executive Committee members, A ...Read More >
As air pollution and smog continue to affect millions across Pakistan, GREE's air purifiers, represented in Pakistan by the DWP Group, are helping families tackle indoor air pollution, a growing health concern. Many people focus on outdoor smog, but indoor air can be even more hazardous. According to the EPA, indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, as dust, smog particles, and allergens remain trapped and circulate inside homes. Over time, this exposure quietly affec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Delhi is choking, yet I remain surprised by the ignorance of many Delhiites who roam around as if they are breathing the fresh air of Switzerland. This is where a solid air purifier comes in as a saviour, allowing you to finally breathe fresh air (at least indoors). Eureka Forbes is mostly known for its water purifiers, but keeping the brand value in mind, I opted to try one of their air purifiers.The Eureka Forbes AP 355 Smart is designed to take care of yo ...Read More >
Despite unseasonal rainfall, pollution levels refuse to drop with BKC, Malad, Deonar, all in the 'very poor' AQI category The festive fervour in Mumbai on Tuesday was marred by excessive pollution and smoggy air. As the Diwali festivities continued, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged deeper into the 'very poor' zone, with thick smog settling over key neighbourhoods stretching from Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Byculla and Malad. Despite the unseasonal showers across the city in the eve ...Read More >
Lucknow: This Diwali, residents of the city were exposed to decibel levels equivalent to noise made by a food blender switched on for hours. On Diwali night, noise levels exceeded standards at all sites, with highest value of 89.3 decibels (dB(A)) at Vikasnagar and the lowest of 75.8 dB (A) at Chowk on Diwali night, stated Indian Institute of Toxicology Research's air and noise quality assessment report for Lucknow during Diwali 2025, released on Thursday.Compared to the day before Diwali, noise ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deepavali nights were anything but quiet. Bengaluru recorded night-time noise levels touching 90 decibels in several areas -- nearly double the permissible limit, according to a report by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).Noise levels spiked across residential neighbourhoods, revealing the city's festive soundscape remains far from compliant. Manual-monitoring stations recorded the highest night-time noise level at Sarjapur (90dB), followed by Indiranagar (73dB), Peenya ...Read More >
Noida: Noise pollution spiked this Diwali, with levels well exceeding permissible limits both in the city and in Ghaziabad. Residential areas were the worst hit, with a monitoring station in Ghaziabad's Vasundhara recording 79 dB(A), around 50% higher than the highest permissible limit of 55 dB(A).Silence zones, too, saw noise levels surge.In Noida, the silence zone near Fortis Hospital recorded 64.8 dB(A) in the period between 6pm and midnight on Oct 20. Being a busy area, it is anyway noisy. O ...Read More >
Kolkata: The genesis of Kolkata's noisiest Diwali in recent memory can be traced back to May-June period. Monitoring and source control of noisy crackers, typically initiated in the summer months, were largely absent this year and commenced in earnest only as Diwali approached, claimed a cross-section of stakeholders, including police officers, state pollution control board officials, and cracker industry insiders that TOI spoke to following Monday night's noise mayhem.Of the 7,000 kg of firecra ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Air quality in the Capital police station area in the city was the worst post the bursting of crackers during Diwali on Monday night, according to data from the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB). Its air quality index (354) was 354, which corresponds to 'very poor'.At IRC Village in Nayapalli, Palasuni and Unit VIII, the prominent pollutant, particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) exceeded the permissible limits to a huge extent between 7 pm and 10 pm. The permissible limit of PM2 ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Ahead of Diwali festival, the city police on Tuesday issued a notification with regard to the sale and use of only green firecrackers within Ahmedabad limits from Oct 19 to Nov 5. The order, signed by police commissioner G S Malik under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and provisions of the Gujarat Police Act, follows Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal directives aimed at reducing air and noise pollution.The order states that only firecrackers certi ...Read More >
Chennai: This Diwali, only green crackers using formulations approved by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) are permitted. These have smaller shells and reduced chemical content, a move expected to have a significant impact on both air quality and noise levels. However, some quantities of regular crackers still find their way into the market, as experts say enforcement remains patchy.As per a Supreme Court order, only eco-friendly green firecrackers are permitted ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the festive season approaches, so does India's recurring debate, whether "green crackers" can really make Diwali celebrations less polluting. In light of worsening winter smog and continued firecracker prohibitions, let's ask the very straightforward and approachable question: What are green crackers, and how do they compare and relate to conventional fireworks? Green crackers are a newer, advanced generation of firecrackers, developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial R ...Read More >
Kolkata: The pollution watchdog may have raised the permissible noise limit for crackers from the earlier 90 decibels (dB) to 125 dB but retailers believe the leeway will not lead to a switch from display fireworks to sound crackers owing to the change in revellers' preference over the past three decades.Until 1997, the noise limit for firecrackers across the country was set at 125 dB. But that year, the Calcutta High Court reduced the maximum permissible noise limit for crackers to 90 dB, disqu ...Read More >
KARUR: Saturday's deadly stampede at the TVK rally in Tamil Nadu, which left 40 people dead, was a tragedy in the making from the word go.To start with, it was the timing. TVK president Vijay was supposed to arrive at the rally between noon and 1pm. But by the time he reached the spot, it was 7pm. As a result, the crowd had swelled, way beyond the venue at Velusamypuram could hold. Fans and cadres had assembled at the venue from 11am, transforming the place into a carnival as songs were played. ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 21: izmomicro, a specialized division of izmo Ltd., today announced a major milestone in silicon photonics packaging, underscoring its role as a pioneer in India's semiconductor ecosystem and advancing the country's position in the global race toward next-generation data and AI infrastructure. Also Read | The Growing Online Cricket Marketplace in India: Best Cricket ID Providers. izmomicro has developed a high-density silicon photonics packaging platform c ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Rajeev Krishna on Tuesday said that successful completion of Kanwar Yatra is the top priority of the state govt and directed senior officials of all the divisions to coordinate with other states to ensure "grand and safe completion of the yatra".The chief secretary directed officials to ensure the availability of basic amenities like drinking water, food, cleanliness, and security for 'kanwariyas'."Officials should ensure no unauthorised person ...Read More >
Hyderabad: OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Nord CE5, and OnePlus Buds 4 in India. The Nord 5 comes equipped with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and a dual rear camera setup led by a 50MP Sony LYT-700 Main Sensor with OIS. Another highlight of the device is a 144Hz The Nord CE5 is a more affordable option and comes equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset and a 7,100 mAh battery that claims to last up to 2.5 days of usage on a single charge. The Buds 4, on the other ha ...Read More >
Online Azan, has been developed by a Tamil Nadu-based companyThe app will come completely free of costThe mobile app will relay the azan directly to homes In the backdrop of curbs over the use of loudspeakers, half-a-dozen mosques in Mumbai have registered on a dedicated mobile phone application which relays the 'azan', or call to prayer, directly to the faithful in real-time. The app, Online Azan, has been developed by a Tamil Nadu-based company. Given the restrictions and sensitivities surr ...Read More >
PATNA: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday claimed that the ruling NDA in Bihar was "on its way out", and the new government in the state led by the Mahagathbandhan will "consign to dustbin" the Waqf Act brought by the Narendra Modi dispensation at the Centre. The young leader addressed a 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' rally, held at the historical Gandhi Maidan here, where leaders from various political parties had turned up, wearing black bands as a mark of protest. The former deputy chief m ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (UNI) At least six mosques across the city have adopted a digital solution to maintain the call to prayer amid tightening restrictions on loudspeaker use. The "Online Azan" application, developed by a Tamil Nadu-based tech firm, delivers real-time azan broadcasts directly to worshippers' mobile devices. The initiative follows increased police enforcement of sound regulations, including visits to mosques like Mahim Juma Masjid where authorities warned of legal action against lou ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as Muslim leaders accused former BJP Member of Parliament Kirit Somaiya of pressuring the police to take penal action against mosques that use loudspeakers to broadcast azaans, or the call to prayer, Somaiya said on Thursday that the police have removed more than 1,500 illegal loudspeakers in the last three months. "We initiated campaign after Mumbai High Court issued directives about use of such speakers, loudspeakers and noise pollution. 99% masjids/trustees have never obtained, ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 18 (PTI) Noise levels exceeded the prescribed limits during singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert here on Saturday, the Chandigarh administration told the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday. The submission was made by the administration before a division bench of the high court. Also Read | 'Vapas Ja Rahi Hu Dubai': 'Karan Arjun' Actress Mamta Kulkarni Promises She'll Be Back to India for Shahi Snan at Kumbh Mela 2025 (Watch Video). "Strict action" has been recommended ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 18 (PTI) Noise levels exceeded the prescribed limits during singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert here on Saturday, the Chandigarh administration told the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday. The submission was made by the administration before a division bench of the high court. "Strict action" has been recommended against the violators, the court was further informed. On December 13, the high court had allowed Dosanjh's event scheduled to take place the next evening, ...Read More >
Diljit Dosanjh is set to perform in Chandigarh on December 14 as part of his "Dil-Luminati" India Tour. Diljit Dosanjh will perform in Chandigarh on December 14 (File photo) The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights has advised singer Diljit Dosanjh to refrain from singing some of his hit songs, including 'Patiala Peg', at his upcoming concert in the city as they "promote" alcohol, drugs and violence and "affect" children. The 40-year-old is set to perform in Chandigarh on Decem ...Read More >
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