Swiss authorities are examining development grants made by FIFA around the world as part of their investigation.
India would be desperate for the likes of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to find some form ahead of the semi-final when they take on Sri Lanka in their last preliminary World Cup clash, in Leeds, on Saturday.
Dan Denning analyses the correlation between the soaring oil prices and banking rates in the Western world.
Hit hard by injuries on the disastrous tour of England, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded that the players are overworked and called for a rotation policy to give them rest.
The Australia pacer, player of the recent cricket World Cup, will be out for up to three weeks after suffering a minor knee injury.
Participants are keenly awaiting the rollovers to the next series ahead of the expiry of June F&O.
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The Reserve Bank of India is not a free agent. It never has been, nor should it ever be.
The first sign that shows a government is serious about an issue is when it appoints a high-powered committee to look into matters.
'The temptation of governments, to have a finger in the RBI pie will be just too great to resist, unless extensive amendments are carried out in the RBI Act treating it almost as the fourth branch of the government.'
n the broader market, both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices, were up 1.2% and 0.7% each.
Decline in the rupee coupled with a slide in the crude oil prices have dented the sentiments.
Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.
English football clubs splurged on the final day of the transfer window, laying out 210 million pounds to take total gross spending to a record-high 1.4 billion pounds as the Premier League again flexed its unrivalled financial muscles.
England Test captain Andrew Strauss considers the upcoming series against India as tough as the historic Ashes but is banking on home advantage to upstage the world's number one side.
News of that transpired on and off the football field
Asian economies, including India, are likely to be hit hard in the event of a slowdown in the US.
Buttler has been 'Mankaded' twice
Here is a record of Phillip Hughes' playing statistics.
Indian opener K L Rahul hit pay dirt with a Rs 11 crore deal with Kings XI Punjab, while controversial England all-rounder Ben Stokes also triggered a bidding war before going to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 12.50 crore at the IPL auctions, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.
Japan's Nikkei fell 0.5% and South Korea's Kospi lost 1.3%.
Australia's pedigree in ICC tournaments, the World Cup in particular, and its remarkable one-day record on subcontinent wickets has renewed the captain's belief that they can win a fourth straight world title.
Millions of French soccer fans were delirious with joy on Sunday as France beat Croatia 4-2 to win soccer's World Cup in a pulsating final in Moscow that sparked ecstatic scenes from Paris to Marseille and beyond.
In all, 37 central banks around the world have eased monetary policy so far this year to boost growth, fight deflation or both
Of all the managerial dilemmas facing Manchester United's Jose Mourinho after three success defeats, the future of his captain Wayne Rooney is by far the most pressing. The England captain, deployed in a central midfield role this season, has been a peripheral figure in a team struggling to gel and his lacklustre performance in the 3-1 defeat at Watford on Sunday led to widespread calls for him to be dropped. Rooney mustered one shot, did not play a single through ball and created only two chances for team mates with the nine corners and free kicks he took.
Pakistan hosted its maiden first class match under lights with a coloured ball on Thursday in a bid to attract crowds and raise the profile of its domestic cricket.
Once considered the unlikely heir to the political legacy of the Gandhi family, Sonia has earned the distinction of being the longest serving president of India's grand old party.
As global markets near all-time highs driven by liquidity, Marc Faber suggests most asset prices worldwide are inflated.
RBI governor Raghuram Rajan is clear about cleaning up the mess in the banking system.
US workers were on course for a 3.0% increase in wages at the start of 2016
Watchdogs of the economy have not been barking and it is high time we noticed it, says Shreekant Sambrani.
A customer wanting to buy a car would have to wait a long time for delivery.
India will need to 're-examine' and 're-negotiate' the trade access with the European Union and the United Kingdom which she noted may or may not be 'good' for India.
Australia coach Darren Lehmann has claimed that his side has got some plans for Brendon McCullum.
'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'
In the broader markets, BSE Midcap index slipped 0.3% whereas the BSE Smallcap index inched up by 0.2%
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By the time you see this you may know the result, so here's an interactive guide to life after the big match.
With the BCCI threatening to call off the ongoing series between India and New Zealand, the Justice R M Lodha led panel on Tuesday clarified that they didn't direct the banks to freeze the accounts of the Board and it should carry on with its routine expenses. Fuming at the defiance of its recommendations, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha panel had "directed" banks, where BCCI holds accounts, not to disburse "large" funds to the state associations, a decision taken by the Board at its Special General Meeting on September 30.
Former Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis believes that tainted left-handed batsman Salman Butt, who served a five-year ban for his involvement in 2010 spot-fixing scandal, should be recalled to the national team on the basis of his current form. Waqar, who was Pakistan's coach during the infamous Lord's Test in 2010, when Butt was found guilty of orchestrating the delivery of no-balls from fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, said he was he was in favour of Butt returning based on his recent domestic form.
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