News for 'Ethics Committee'

Now, Conflict of Interest notice sent to Kapil Dev-led CAC

Now, Conflict of Interest notice sent to Kapil Dev-led CAC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Kapil Dev, Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad, who picked the current India coach have been to respond by October 10.

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators is facing practical problems in implementing the Conflict of Interest guidelines on the day-to-day BCCI operations, CoA member Diana Edulji conceded.

Mittal among top runners to chair Goldman's panel

Mittal among top runners to chair Goldman's panel

Rediff.com10 May 2010

NRI billionaire LN Mittal is among the front runners for a committee being set up to improve ethical behaviour of crisis-ridden Goldman Sachs, says a media report.

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

I'm just a servant of football, says Blatter

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is a mere servant at the service of football, he said on Friday as he re-stated his intention to run for a fifth mandate in next May's election.

Adidas dragged into 2006 Germany World Cup votes row

Adidas dragged into 2006 Germany World Cup votes row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Slush fund allegedly used to buy votes for the World Cup, claims report

There are very few sharper brains than Raman: Azharuddin

There are very few sharper brains than Raman: Azharuddin

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin threw his weight behind WV Raman, saying there are very few sharper brains around in cricket than the recently-removed women's national team coach.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

Infosys retains law firm to probe whistleblower complaints

Infosys retains law firm to probe whistleblower complaints

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Nandan Nilekani said one board member had received two anonymous complaints on September 30, 2019 - one dated September 20, 2019, titled 'Disturbing unethical practices' and an undated note with the title, 'Whistleblower Complaint'.

Former IAAF chief suspected of receiving bribes

Former IAAF chief suspected of receiving bribes

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The former head of world athletics is suspected of receiving just over 1 million euros ($1.09 million) in bribes in 2011 to cover up positive doping tests of Russian athletes, the office of France's financial prosecutor said on Thursday.

Where is FIFA president Sepp Blatter?

Where is FIFA president Sepp Blatter?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Swiss is out of sight as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Sports Shorts: Indian women's hockey team wins Malaysia series 4-0

Sports Shorts: Indian women's hockey team wins Malaysia series 4-0

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Conflict of Interest: Ombudsman summons Ganguly on Apr 20

Conflict of Interest: Ombudsman summons Ganguly on Apr 20

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The former India captain, in a written affidavit through his legal counsel, had refuted the charge.

Meet the men in line to replace Platini at UEFA

Meet the men in line to replace Platini at UEFA

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Angel Maria Villar, the interim UEFA President, and General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis are bookmaker William Hill's favourites at 6-1 to replace Michel Platini as head of the European soccer's governing body.

Ronaldo escapes suspension for Atletico celebration

Ronaldo escapes suspension for Atletico celebration

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Ronaldo will be free to face Ajax Amsterdam in the quarter-finals on April 10

Cricket Buzz: Kapil tenders resignation from 'non existent' CAC

Cricket Buzz: Kapil tenders resignation from 'non existent' CAC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

CoA chief Vinod Rai has made it clear that the CAC comprising Kapil were 'not conflicted'

'Suspend Kalmadi, Verma, Bhanot from IOA'

'Suspend Kalmadi, Verma, Bhanot from IOA'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

In a major blow to the aspirations of Suresh Kalmadi, V K Verma and Lalit Bhanot ahead of the elections, the Ethics Commission of the International Olympic Committee has recomended that the tainted trio be suspended from all their functions within the IOA with immediate effect.

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Aaron Schock, who resigned as US Congressman on Tuesday night following media disclosures of his loose spending habits, met Narendra Modi thrice. These encounters were not free of controversy either.

'Star culture of Indian women's team needs to end'

'Star culture of Indian women's team needs to end'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Raman's crisp letter to the two former captains is sure to ruffle a few feathers

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics, with various members urging the government not to exclude single parents and the LGBTQ community from using this procedure.

FIFA announces new sponsorship deal, says more on the way

FIFA announces new sponsorship deal, says more on the way

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a wind of change was blowing through football's scandal-plagued world governing body after announcing a sponsorship deal with China's Wanda Group on Friday.

BJP MP says 60 cigarettes a day didn't kill someone he knows; sparks fresh row

BJP MP says 60 cigarettes a day didn't kill someone he knows; sparks fresh row

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Amidst a raging controversy over remarks on smoking by a Bharatiya Janata Party MP who is a 'beedi' baron, another Member of Parliament from the party Ram Prasad Sarmah on Friday waded into the row, claiming there is no clear proof yet linking cigarette puffing and cancer while wondering whether tobacco contains "herbal medicine"

'I am not up for sale'

'I am not up for sale'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Yuri Alemao, Altone D'costa and advocate Carlos Alvares Ferreira, the three Congress MLAs who didn't join the eight of their former party men in jumping ship speak up about their decisions and their motivations to stay with the 137-year-old Congress.

Four IOA office bearers rubbish showcause to Kalmadi

Four IOA office bearers rubbish showcause to Kalmadi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Four office bearers of the IOA rubbished reports that the sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi was showcaused by its now disbanded Ethics Commission's and sought for an inquiry by the acting president into the matter.

IPL: Ganguly clarifies stand on conflict of interest

IPL: Ganguly clarifies stand on conflict of interest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The former India captain said he was not a part of any committee that was overseeing the organisation of the ongoing Indian Premiere League.

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

'There is a Jack Warner or two in every Caribbean parliament today.'

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar, by 2:1 majority, held that the grant of the environmental clearance and the notification for change in land use for the project was valid.

Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia

Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Raised in Birmingham, Hockley held senior positions in the organising committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia in 2015 and 2012 London Olympics and Paralympic Games.

PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Thursday, formally initiated a legal battle against the Board of Control for Cricket in India by filing a compensation claim of $ 70 million before the ICC for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement.

Narayana Murthy bats for external probe into whistleblower complaints

Narayana Murthy bats for external probe into whistleblower complaints

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Murthy said moral weakness and incompetence of the chairman of the board are the main reasons behind corporate scams.

Conflict of Interest: Dravid to depose on Nov 12

Conflict of Interest: Dravid to depose on Nov 12

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The new BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly, has already said that the conflict of interest is a 'very serious issue' facing Indian cricket.

Is women's coach Raman's appointment in danger?

Is women's coach Raman's appointment in danger?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

CoA finally asks BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment

Conflict of Interest is big concern: Ganguly

Conflict of Interest is big concern: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Ganguly himself faced the heat after allegations of conflict of interest were levelled against him for his dual role as the president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and mentor of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.

Shastri, support staff to get 45-day extension after World Cup

Shastri, support staff to get 45-day extension after World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

India head coach Ravi Shastri and his support staff, whose contracts end with the conclusion of the World Cup, will be given a 45-day extension by the Committee of Administrators.

IOC seeks report over Kalmadi's status

IOC seeks report over Kalmadi's status

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

The International Olympic Committee has written to the Indian Olympic Association, seeking a report on sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi's 'current and exact situation before the courts of justice'.

After 111 years, 'New FIFA Now' calls for change

After 111 years, 'New FIFA Now' calls for change

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

FIFA faces potentially the greatest challenge to its authority since it was formed 111 years ago following the launch on Wednesday of the 'New FIFA Now' coalition of reformists calling for change.

CoA's task cut out in Sachin-VVS conflict of interest case

CoA's task cut out in Sachin-VVS conflict of interest case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Committee of Administrators is likely to recommend the same "full disclosure" in Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman's alleged conflict of interest case to BCCI Ombudsman D K Jain, just like they had done in former skipper Sourav Ganguly's case.

Conflict of interest: BCCI employee Parikh found guilty

Conflict of interest: BCCI employee Parikh found guilty

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

BCCI ethics officer D K Jain on Tuesday found Board employee Mayank Parikh guilty of conflict of interest and asked him to choose between his role in the BCCI and his association with six cricket clubs in Mumbai. The erstwhile Committee of Administrators and former Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association life member Sanjeev Gupta had filed a conflict of interest complaint against Parikh last year for owning six clubs/academies in Mumbai.

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Swiss police raided the headquarters of the European soccer body UEFA on Wednesday to gather information about a contract signed by Gianni Infantino, now head of the global soccer body FIFA, that was reported in the Panama Papers.

Billionaire Nikhil Kamath admits to cheating against Anand

Billionaire Nikhil Kamath admits to cheating against Anand

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Kamath defeated Anand in a COVID-19 relief charity match. However, reports claimed Kamath manipulated the game to register a win. The AICF secretary termed it as a "bad" move by Kamath and said it shouldn't have happened.