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Court frames sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan

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May 10, 2024 19:05

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A Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges in the sexual harassment case filed by female wrestlers against powerful politician Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whose writ continues to hold sway over the Wrestling Federation of India.

The former WFI president has also been charged with the offence of outraging the modesty of women.

The court had earlier dismissed an application filed by Brij Bhushan, seeking time for making further submissions on the charges and for further investigation.

Dec 20, 2023 16:12

Vita Dani inducted as ITTF Fdn governing board member

NEW DELHI: Sports philanthropist and entrepreneur Vita Dani has become the first Indian to be inducted as a governing board member to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Foundation; the official announcement was made on Wednesday.

Dec 19, 2023 19:12

Davis Cup playoff tie in Pak: AITA awaits ruling on appeal

The All-India Tennis Association (AITA), while announcing a five-member squad for India’s Davis Cup World Group 1 playoff tie against Pakistan on February 3-4, have made a last-ditch appeal with regards to Pakistan's hosting rights.

Dec 18, 2023 19:12

Davis Cup '24 World Group I play-off: India name team for Pak tie

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) named a six-member Indian tennis team for the Davis Cup 2024 World Group I play-off tie versus Pakistan, set to take place on February 3-4 in Islamabad. The matches will be played on the grass courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex.

Dec 18, 2023 19:12

AIFF president looks to PIO players turning out for India team

The All India Football Federation is "exploring" the possibility of selecting Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) for national duty and will approach 24 such players soon, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has said.

Dec 18, 2023 19:12

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB signs hosting rights deal with ICC

Pakistan moved a step closer to holding the ICC Champions Trophy on Friday when the Pakistan Cricket Board signed the hosting rights agreement with the International Cricket Council.

Dec 15, 2023 17:12

ASCI institutes guidelines to curb surrogate ads misuse

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has updated its guidelines for ‘Qualification of Brand Extension-products and services’ under the restricted category prohibited from advertising by law. These modifications have been detailed in Chapter III Clause 3.6 (a) of the ASCI code, and specifically target brand extensions associated with restricted categories such as liquor and tobacco.

Dec 15, 2023 16:12

BCCI may launch T10 league next year; death knell for ODIs?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering launching a T10 format cricket league, and it may begin between October and September next year. Moneycontrol reported Friday that BCCI secretary Jay Shay is working on a blueprint for the proposed league.

Dec 14, 2023 20:12

Odisha govt, Tata Steel sign MoU for 2 high-performance centres

The Odisha government and Tata Steel on Wednesday signed an MoU to establish high-performance centres (HPCs) for archery and sport climbing.

Dec 13, 2023 19:12

BCCI invites bids for IPL title sponsor rights

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday night released the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the title sponsorship rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 2024-28 cycle.

Dec 11, 2023 18:12

Delhi HC stays AIFF's termination of Shaji Prabhakaran

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has stayed the termination of Shaji Prabhakaran as the Secretary General of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Shaji Prabhakaran had taken the matter to the high court, asserting that his removal by AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey was illegitimate and that only the executive committee had the authority to terminate his services, IANS reports.

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