Government directs cricketing body to drop ‘India’ or ‘Indian’ from name; here’s why | Cricket News

Photo credit: X/@dcciofficial The Union sports ministry has asked the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) to stop using the words “India” or “Indian” in its name and activities, stating that the body is not recognised as a National Sports Federation (NSF).In a communication to DCCI secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan, the ministry said that…

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Drug firms told to strengthen monitoring of medicine side effects | India News

NEW DELHI: Unexpected side effects from medicines often come to light only after a drug is widely used. To strengthen monitoring of such cases, India’s drug regulator has directed pharmaceutical companies to maintain robust systems for tracking and reporting adverse reactions linked to medicines sold in the market.In a circular issued on June 3, the…

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How India became the world’s worst doping offender: A crisis threatening sports | Commonwealth Games News

Judoka Arun Kumar and Tulika Maan (Image credit: Agencies) Shortly before the Commonwealth Games (CWG) began at Glasgow, a startling doping scandal rocked the weightlifting contingent. Four national campers – N Ajith (71kg), Sairaj Pardeshi (88kg), Harcharan Singh (110kg) and Vanshita Verma (77kg) – tested positive for prohibited substances during the qualification period, forcing them…

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Working abroad? How to stay compliant with India’s tax residency rules in a globalised world – explained

Individuals should effectively apply tie breaker rules in case of possible dual residency under applicable tax treaty provisions. (AI image) In today’s globalised world, the ability to live in one country and work in another country for an employer in the third country is becoming a norm rather than an exception. Professionals are increasingly building…

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NASA Chief Jared Isaacman wants Pluto back as a planet: New review reopens debate over the 2006 decision |

NASA’s top leadership has sparked fresh debate about Pluto’s status in the solar system. Jared Isaacman, the current NASA administrator, has openly said he supports the idea of restoring Pluto as a full planet. His comments were made during recent US congressional hearings on NASA’s future budget. The discussion quickly shifted from funding and missions…

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IND vs PAK, Colombo weather update: What happens if rain washes out India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match? | Cricket News

R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be played on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, but rain could spoil the big game. Both teams have started the tournament well. India, the…

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