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Chandigarh, Mar 30 (PTI) Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has convened a meeting of all Sikh organisations on April 6 at its headquarters in Amritsar, in connection with the state government's decision to amend the law for punishment for sacrilege of religious texts. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami, after a meeting with SGPC members here on Monday, termed the issue extremely sensitive and emphasised the need for a collective 'panthic' opinion. He said representatives of all ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) alleged that the Alemao family, particularly Valanka Alemao, the Executive Committee member of the football's governing body and CEO of Churchill Brothers FC, had put "sustained pressure" on the AIFF for the team's inclusion in the Indian Super League (ISL). Churchill Brothers FC have featured in the I-League, now known as the Indian Football League, and have won the tournament three-times. They were initially crowned t ...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 >
Bhopal: The procurement of wheat at the minimum support price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Year 2026-27 in Madhya Pradesh, which was scheduled to begin from April 1, has now been rescheduled again. The government's new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), issued on Monday, stated that the wheat procurement process in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions will begin from April 10. Similarly, the procurement of wheat crops in Jabalpur, Gwalior, Rewa, Shahdol, Chambal, and Sagar divis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday accused its executive committee member Valanka Alemao and her family of exerting "sustained pressure" on the apex body to include Churchill Brothers FC in the top-tier Indian Super League through "exceptional means". Valanka is the CEO of the Goa-based club, which has been owned and led for decades by entrepreneur and politician Churchill Alemao, who served as president of the Goa Football Association and chief minister ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI) Days after making a historic debut at the T20 World Cup, Italy cricket has been rocked by sexual harassment allegations by a women's team player against women's cricket co-ordinator Prabath Ekneligoda, who has been suspended by the nation's cricket board, the Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI) informed. According to a statement released by FCRI, the allegations are the subject of an investigation by the federal prosecutor. "The Federation confirms that, during 2025, th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has directed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute an ad-hoc committee to oversee the administration of Karate in the country, citing confusion caused by multiple bodies claiming to be the sport's national federation, according to ESPN. At present, at least five bodies, the All India Karate-Do Federation (AIKDF), Karate Association of India (KAI), Karate India Organisation (KIO), Karate India and The Karate Federation of Ind ...Read More >
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the C ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on a plea by the Indian Pilots Guild seeking contempt action against authorities for allegedly not fully implementing the new flight duty time limitation norms approved by the court earlier this year. The plea alleged that airlines were granted extensions and relations in pilot fatigue management rules in violation of the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) 2024 framework. Justice ...Read More >
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic's daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter.Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! Lionel Messi and a GOAT tour to India. What could possibly go wrong? He's a week on from winning MLS Cup with Inter Miami after three years of trying. His run to the final generated record TV viewing figures. He's headed towards his sixth World Cup, and despite his modesty, there's not a chance that he misses it, unless his body gives out. First stop f ...Read More >
MADURAI: Members of several organisations including the Tamil Nadu Narikuravar Federation, Madurai Muslim Makkal Sangam, Bharathiya Forward Block and Madurai Vadakku Vitta Nadar Uravinmurai submitted petitions to the district collector on Monday during the grievances redressal meeting urging him to take steps to light the deepam in the deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram hill, in accordance with the directions given by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. President of Madurai Muslim Makkal ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - Dense toxic smog blanketed India´s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of pat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15(ANI): Congress MP B Manickam Tagore on Monday alleged "bureaucratic fog" over Gujarat's Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games after receiving no clarity on his question in the Lok Sabha. Sharing a written reply to his questions on the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Tagore demanded "transparency, accountability and federal consultation" from the Centre. He had inquired about the total estimated cost of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad; an indepen ...Read More >
Dumdum (West Bengal) [India], December 14 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Sunday said that the Chief Minister has appointed an inquiry committee to probe the mismanagement during Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium and added that it is not appropriate to comment on the matter until the panel submits its findings. "The Chief Minister has appointed an inquiry committee. The committee will find out anything (responsible). So it is not for us to comment on the ...Read More >
India has found its youngest chess record-holder. Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, just three years, seven months and 20 days old, has become the youngest player in world chess history to earn an official FIDE rating. The nursery student from Madhya Pradesh has also broken an Indian record that was set only last year. The toddler edged past compatriot Anish Sarkar, who was three years, eight months and 19 days old when he achieved the same feat in November 2024. To earn an official rating from FIDE, t ...Read More >
This is the second letter that Banerjee has written to Modi on this issue. She had sent the first letter on October 18. "I once again look forward to your intervention and request you to revoke this unconstitutional and arbitrary order," she wrote on Monday. In October this year, the Centre appointed Pankaj Kumar Singh, a retired IPS officer, as an interlocutor to hold discussions on the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars regions of West Bengal. "It is a matter o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched two mobile applications - Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan - for urban cooperative banks, describing digital payment adoption as essential for their survival in an increasingly cashless economy. Addressing a two-day international conference on the urban cooperative credit sector, Shah highlighted the government's efforts to professionalise urban cooperative banks (UCBs) and cooperative credit societies, credit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The All India Football Federation on Friday said it has not received any bids for the commercial rights of the Indian Super League, marking another setback for Indian football's top tier as the submission deadline closed. "The deadline for submission of bids in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for awarding the right to monetise the Commercial Rights for the Indian Super League concluded today. No bids were received within the stipulated timeframe," the AIFF said ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) search for a new commercial partner for the Indian Super League (ISL) has drawn to a close without any bids being received, dealing a significant blow to the country's top-flight football competition. Despite weeks of negotiations, revised terms and extended deadlines, no company came forward before the final November 5 cut-off. The federation had issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on October 16, seeking an agency to manage the ISL's commerci ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Stepping up their protest against the state government over fee reimbursement dues, private professional colleges have announced plans to launch a statewide agitation from November 3 and organise a massive 'Chalo Hyderabad' rally with 10 lakh students after November 10 if their demands remain unmet. The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education Institutions (FATHI), which represents private professional colleges, said it will go ahead with an indefinite closure of inst ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ina strong show of unity to meet urgency, the Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) convened an emergency general body meeting on Sunday to address the deepening financial crisis faced by private colleges across Telangana. The crisis, according to the federation, stems from the protracted delay in the release of fee reimbursement dues by the state government. The meeting saw representatives from various educational associations under FATHI come together ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy will address a meeting of Telugu film industry employees federation and its 24 other unions at Yousufguda Police Grounds in the bypoll-bound Jubilee Hills constituency on Tuesday.This comes after Revanth held a meeting with the Telugu film industry employees federation representatives at his residence on Sept 17 and addressed many of their demands. Now, the representatives have organised a felicitation for him on Oct 28 evening at Police Grounds, where a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: District education officers (DEOs) and DIET principals were briefed on digital applications being implemented by the school education department. At the programme conducted under the guidance of school education director Dr Naveen Nicholas, officials explained in detail the functioning of the applications such as FLN, UDISE-Plus and the facial recognition system (FRS). Dr Nicholas noted the successfully completing the FRS in government schools. Schools showing the highest rates were h ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 26 (ANI): Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu launched the Food Basket Distribution initiative for TB patients under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan's Nikshay Mitra Campaign at Sukanta Academy Auditorium in Agartala, Tripura, on Saturday. During the event, the Governor emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in achieving the vision of a TB-free India and appreciated the efforts of NHM and the Rotary Club for their crucial role in ...Read More >
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Vellore, on Saturday as part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) - a nationwide campaign that celebrates India's progress in agriculture and reaffirms the collective resolve of "One Agriculture - One Country - One Team." This event underscores the Government of India's commitment to uniting national and state-level efforts to make agricu ...Read More >
With just over a month to go before the opening match, Pakistan has withdrawn from the FIH Men's Junior World Cup hockey tournament, scheduled to be played from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai, citing political tensions with India as the reason. According to a report in Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net), the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), after consulting their government, has sent an official intimation to FIH, which will in turn inform Hockey India. This is the seco ...Read More >
Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited (KMF), which markets its products under the Nandini brand, posted record sweet sales of 1,100 metric tonnes worth Rs 46 crore during Dussehra and Diwali, up 38 per cent from last year. "In 2024, 725 MT were sold for Rs 33.48 crore," Karnataka Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture K Venkatesh told reporters on October 21. "During festive seasons like Dussehra and Diwali, demand for sweets rises significantly. For the 2024 festival ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has suspended wrestler Sanjeev after discrepancies were found in his domicile and identity documents, according to a notice issued by the federation on Thursday. The WFI said it had received documents from Sanjeev showing conflicting information regarding his place of birth and residence between Delhi and Haryana. According to the notice, a birth certificate for the wrestler was issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Rohin ...Read More >
Chennai: TN Cooperative Marketing Federation (Tanfed) will not come under the ambit of the RTI Act since it is neither substantially financed by state govt nor owned or controlled to declare it a public authority, state information commission ruled.Rejecting an appeal filed by Neiveli-based petitioner B Jothibasu, who said state govt has substantial share capital (63 lakh) in Tanfed and hence is a public authority under Sec 2(h) of RTI, the commission accepted Tanfed's arguments that state govt' ...Read More >
UKHRUL, India(AP) -- A helicopter descended from the clear blue sky Wednesday as thousands of people cheered the arrival of Thuingaleng Muivah, a top Naga insurgent leader, to his hometown in India's northeastern Manipur state for the first time in five decades. Men and women in traditional Naga attire carrying spears and wearing feathered headgear welcomed the 91-year-old Muivah in Manipur's Ukhrul district. Schoolchildren waved the Naga flag, which has a blue background with a rainbow across ...Read More >
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