MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is covered under the Right To Information (Act) and answerable to the people of the country under its mechanism, the Central Information Commission (CIC) announced on Monday.
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John Abraham plans to open North East United academy before 2022
SHILLONG: John Abraham, Bollywood actor and the principal owner of Indian Super League (ISL) franchise NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) revealed on Monday that the Meghalaya city will get its first football training academy under the club’s brand, Press Trust of India reports.
Abraham also mentioned that the CM of the state, Conrad…
4m+ children impacted by Reliance Foundation since 2016: Nita Ambani
SHILLONG: Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation and the Indian Super League (ISL) claims that the initiative has been well-received by 5,000 educational institutes across India and has reached more than 4 million children.
Ambani, also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was in the…
IOC rewards Hima Das with 'Grade A' officer post
GUWAHATI: Champion athlete Hima Das continues to be in demand from corporates in the country as public sector company, Indian Oil Corp inducted her as an officer on Monday. IOC will provide Das with many benefits which will assist her in training for top national and international athletics events. IOC has a history of roping in some…
beIN Sports files $1bn damages claim against Saudi Arabia
DOHA: Qatar's global sports and entertainment media group, beIN Corporation (beIN), Monday launched an international investment arbitration against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for damages totalling more than $1 billion, over not just “state-sponsored broadcast piracy” of sporting events but also for "having been unlawfully driven out…
AIFF appeals committee lifts ban on Minerva Punjab FC owner
CHANDIGARH: Hero I-League side Minerva Punjab FC (MPFC) will be heaving a huge sigh of relief as its founding director, Ranjit Bajaj has been found not guilty by the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) appeals committee on the charge of having racially abused a referee during an Under-18 league match back in May.
Due to the…
MIB issues new directive on t'cast of 'sporting events of ntl importance'
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued directives to broadcast rights holders of sporting events for the India region that details around "sporting events of national importance" should be shared with pubcaster Prasar Bharati 45 days prior to the commencement of any event.
The stated purpose…
Bellator MMA, 50 Cent ink licensing, promo deal
NEW YORK: Bellator MMA, a global combat sports leader owned by Viacom, has joined forces with entertainment superstar and business mogul Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on an extensive partnership and licensing deal featuring a new apparel line based upon Jackson's popular "Get The Strap" trademark and integrating Jackson's elite champagne…
Jockey scores its 1st assn with sports franchise in India
BENGALURU: Indian Super League (ISL) team Bengaluru FC (BFC) has added Jockey India to its sponsor roster for Season 5, it was announced on Friday. This is Jockey’s first association with a sports franchise in the country. Jockey, the leading brand of innerwear and athleisure in the country has come together with BFC to create a…
HI polls: Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad elected president
NEW DELHI: Hockey Bihar's Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad has been elected president of Hockey India following the 8th Hockey India congress and elections held here Monday.