News for 'ethical governance'

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

'The Ayush minister (Shripad Yesso Naik) himself was suffering from COVID-19 and got treated in a modern hospital.'

Now tainted Blatter wants to fight for his honour

Now tainted Blatter wants to fight for his honour

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter feels 'abandoned' by the global soccer body and will now focus on clearing his name, the 79-year-old Swiss told German magazine Bunte.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

Semenya gets govt backing, SA athletics instructed to appeal

Semenya gets govt backing, SA athletics instructed to appeal

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Sport minister Tokozile Xasa, who has no direct authority over ASA, said in a statement she was making the instruction after receiving advice from a high-level panel.

Army begins probe in encounter killing of 3 'militants' in Shopian

Army begins probe in encounter killing of 3 'militants' in Shopian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The army has begun its probe and recorded statements in connection with last month's encounter in Shopian area of South Kashmir after families in Rajouri area of Jammu region filed a complaint with the Jammu and Kashmir police about its members missing from the same region.

AFC elections for FIFA council postponed

AFC elections for FIFA council postponed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Asia's top soccer officials delivered a major snub to FIFA on Tuesday, forcing the postponement of an election for three spots on the world body's new governing Council in a row over the disqualification of a Qatari candidate.

Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role

Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona has been handed an ambassadorial role by the game's global governing body FIFA.

Beckenbauer will answer FIFA questions, wants ban lifted

Beckenbauer will answer FIFA questions, wants ban lifted

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Franz Beckenbauer said on Sunday he is ready to answer questions from FIFA about an investigation into World Cup bidding by June 27 and believes that should remove any justification for its 90-day ban on him.

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

His message contained some defiance: he vowed to fight the ban, insisted he had done no wrong and hit out at those who had questioned his integrity and honesty.

Dual citizenship row: Rahul dares Swamy to make public British passport

Dual citizenship row: Rahul dares Swamy to make public British passport

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Rahul Gandhi dared BJP leader Subramanian Swamy to make public his British passport number and other relevant documents.

'Investing in India is like joining the mafia'

'Investing in India is like joining the mafia'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

With Karnataka election results out of the way and as several key states, including Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, prepare for assembly polls later this year ahead of the 2019 general election, Shankar Sharma, vice-chairman and joint managing director, First Global, advises investors to ignore all the noise around the elections.

FIFA panel tells Blatter, Platini why they were banned

FIFA panel tells Blatter, Platini why they were banned

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

FIFA's ethics panel said on Saturday it has formally given outgoing president Sepp Blatter and European soccer head Michel Platini the reasons for their eight-year bans from the game.

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

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

Can't sit back and judge Shami's personal life: BCCI

Can't sit back and judge Shami's personal life: BCCI

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

BCCI's senior officials feel that allegations of domestic violence levelled by Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan are completely under police jurisdiction and they have nothing to do with it.

Ankit Fadia on how to keep virtual miscreants at bay

Ankit Fadia on how to keep virtual miscreants at bay

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Ankit Fadia, 27, is an independent computer security and digital intelligence consultant - better known as ethical hacker - who has worked with government agencies.

Platini says he has done nothing wrong in UEFA farewell speech

Platini says he has done nothing wrong in UEFA farewell speech

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Disgraced former UEFA president Michel Platini insisted he had done nothing wrong and said his conscience was clear as he gave a farewell speech to European soccer's governing body at their extraordinary Congress on Wednesday.

UEFA support for banned Platini

UEFA support for banned Platini

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The European football federation (UEFA) said it was "disappointed" in FIFA's decision today to ban Michel Platini for eight years over an ethics violation, expressing support for the Frenchman's right to an appeal, according to AFP.

Ministry backs IOC diktat; demands IOA amend constitution

Ministry backs IOC diktat; demands IOA amend constitution

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has backed International Olympic Committee's decision to stick to its stand on the chargesheet clause and urged the IOA to incorporate the required amendments in its constitution so that the interest of country's sportspersons do not suffer.

FIFA gets first female secretary general

FIFA gets first female secretary general

Rediff.com14 May 2016

FIFA named an African woman with no experience in football administration as its second most powerful official on Friday, part of changes made by the sport's ruling body to move on from a major corruption scandal.

FIFA lodges criminal complaint over 2018 and 2022 World Cups

FIFA lodges criminal complaint over 2018 and 2022 World Cups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

World soccer's governing body FIFA on Tuesday lodged a criminal complaint over the "possible misconduct of individual persons" in connection with the awarding of hosting rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

While Ramdev claimed that Ayurved-based 'Coronil and Swasari' medicine have shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on COVID-19 infected patients except those on a life support system, the Ayush Ministry sought from the company detailed report on composition, testing and other data of the drugs.

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, on Monday resigned from Rajya Sabha.

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

We followed the highest standard of corporate governance and disclosures, says Nilekani.

PM breaks silence on PNB fraud: 'Won't tolerate loot of public money'

PM breaks silence on PNB fraud: 'Won't tolerate loot of public money'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Days after the fraud allegedly masterminded by diamantaire Nirav Modi came to light, the prime minister asked the management of financial institutions as well as the supervisory bodies to do their job diligently to check such frauds.

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jaitley slammed lack of ethics in certain sections of businesses and said multiple layers of auditing system chose to either look the other way or did a casual job.

Jordan's Prince Ali to challenge Blatter, Champagne for FIFA presidency

Jordan's Prince Ali to challenge Blatter, Champagne for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

'I am seeking the presidency of FIFA because I believe it is time to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport' 'The world game deserves a world-class governing body -- an International Federation that is a service organisation and a model of ethics, transparency and good governance'

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Serum Institute to start phase-2 trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The institute expects to complete both, phase-2 and 3 trials in India by the end of this year.

'Tomorrow, they will do similar things to Gandhi'

'Tomorrow, they will do similar things to Gandhi'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Biplab Deb said it was unfortunate.' 'If he continues to respond this way, then further damage will not happen.' 'But if under pressure from his party members he does not take action, then the future is dangerous.'

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Soccer highlights from across the globe.

Amid citizenship row, Pranab cautions against majoritarianism

Amid citizenship row, Pranab cautions against majoritarianism

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

'We think we can do anything and everything when we have an overwhelming majority in the legislature. But that should not be the case'

Football Briefs: Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

Football Briefs: Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

Rediff.com26 May 2018

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

MP guv asks Kamal Nath to seek floor test on Tuesday

MP guv asks Kamal Nath to seek floor test on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Tandon's fresh directive came two days after he first asked Nath to face a floor test on Monday, after commencement of budget session of the Assembly.

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'.

Rahul quotes Mahatma Gandhi over Avni's killing; BJP hits back

Rahul quotes Mahatma Gandhi over Avni's killing; BJP hits back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Reacting to Maneka Gandhi's criticism, the Maharashtra CM said that her word were harsh but he unerstands her feelings as she is also an animal lover.

IL&FS case: Deloitte, KPMG's plea dismissed

IL&FS case: Deloitte, KPMG's plea dismissed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Rejecting the contention of the auditors and others that they cannot be treated as part of the management, which is responsible for managing the affairs of the company and therefore should not be charged as per the said section, the NCLAT said that rules of natural justice are to be followed.

Why KCR's early poll call must be condemned

Why KCR's early poll call must be condemned

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'If the TRS, with 75% seats in the Telangana assembly, can be coerced into a sense of resignation by a tiny party that has just 10% of seats, then questions have to be asked about KCR's mettle as leader,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Liverpool's Sakho provisionally suspended for anti-doping violation

Liverpool's Sakho provisionally suspended for anti-doping violation

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has been provisionally suspended for 30 days after failing an anti-doping test, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Thursday.

Nike's Vaporfly shoes are fast, but are they fair?

Nike's Vaporfly shoes are fast, but are they fair?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Scientific studies as well as anecdotal evidence suggest that Nike's Vaporfly running shoes, equipped with super-springy foam soles encasing a carbon-fibre plate, can increase running efficiency by between 4% and 6%. The shoe has also raised question at World Athletics, the sport's governing body, which looks set to review its rules for elite racing in light of technological advances while allowing recreational runners to wear what they want.