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Delhi court reserves order on charges against Brij Bhushan

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Apr 18, 2024 20:04

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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is expected to pronounce on April 26 its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him.

It bears noting that the original complaint of sexual harassment and stalking against the powerful BJP MP was made by a group of seven female wrestlers, which including a minor. However, in July 2023, the then 17-year-old retracted her allegations.

Mar 12, 2024 19:03

LaLiga continues fight against racism with 'VS RACISM'

MADRID: For the third consecutive year and on the occasion of the celebration of the World Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, LaLiga has created the concept #1voiceVSRACISM to make visible and raise awareness in society about the importance of eradicating racism in all areas.

Mar 11, 2024 20:03

'BCCI is a society and nobody can invest in it': Jay Shah

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah on Monday ruled out the possibility of foreign investment in the Indian Premier League (IPL) without the approval of the Central government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Mar 11, 2024 19:03

BMW Golf Cup World Final ‘Eagles for Education’ raises €49k

MUNICH: The BMW Golf Cup World Final for the 2023 season at Fancourt Resort in South Africa drew to a close with a visit from golfing legend Gary Player (RSA).

Mar 08, 2024 15:03

BAI announces cash awards for Asian Games, BATC success

NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Thursday announced a cash incentive of over INR 1.12 crore to the players and support staff for their success in major international tournaments, including the Asian Games, Badminton Asia Team Championship and the BWF World Junior Championships.

Mar 07, 2024 20:03

BGMI future in India up in the air again as govt mulls ban: Report

The Indian gaming industry is again under the cosh with reports that the fate of the wildly popular Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), which was only reinstated in the country in May 2023 following a period of suspension, is hanging in the balance.

Mar 07, 2024 20:03

Celebs, influencers promoting online gambling, betting liable: CCPA

In response to increasing instances of advertisements promoting illegal activities such as betting and gambling, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a comprehensive advisory. The advisory, by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, emphasizes the prohibition of advertising, promotion, and endorsement of unlawful activities prohibited under various laws.

Mar 07, 2024 20:03

'Credibility at stake', Kushal Das rues 'mess' in AIFF

NEW DELHI: Kushal Das, former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), who oversaw the activities of Indian football for over a decade, has expressed shock over the recent developments in the game’s governing body.

Mar 06, 2024 20:03

AIFF prez issues detailed rebuttal on graft allegations

Under-fire All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey, in a letter to member associations and executive committee members, gave a detailed rebuttal to the corruption allegations thrown at him, stating it was all part of a ‘concerted and systematic effort’ to malign him before the AIFF's Annual General Meeting (AGM) this month.

Mar 06, 2024 19:03

Khelo India medal winners now eligible for government jobs

Medal winners in all Khelo India competitions will now be eligible for government jobs as per a revised criteria, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday. Thakur said the department of personnel and training, in consultation with the sports ministry, has made “progressive revisions to the eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs”, PTI reports.

Mar 06, 2024 19:03

BMW Golf Cup World final in SA supports UNICEF

Located on the wonderful Garden Route in South Africa, roughly halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, is Fancourt Golf Resort – venue this week for the 33rd BMW Golf Cup World Final. In keeping with the motto for the largest international tournament series for amateur golfers – ‘once in a lifetime’ – Fancourt provides the perfect conditions for a unique sporting and social experience.

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