HI president calls emergency meeting amid multiple sexual harassment complaints

Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey on Tuesday called for an emergency Executive Board meeting following several cases of sexual harassment, misconduct, ethical violations and disciplinary failures against coaches and officials within the organisation.“These incidents are seriously harming the reputation of HI, Indian hockey, our sponsors and Hockey India League franchises,” the president wrote in…

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India’s tryst with oil shocks: How crude prices shaped economy and policy in last five decades

Every major oil shock has left a mark on India, sometimes through inflation, sometimes through foreign exchange pressure, and occasionally through wider economic change. The country’s 1991 balance-of-payments crisis unfolded against a backdrop of rising oil prices. High crude costs later pushed difficult conversations around subsidies, fuel deregulation and energy security. More recently, shifts in…

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Bengaluru prison gets India’s first Tele-MANAS facility for inmates | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The country’s first Tele-MANAS centre at a prison was inaugurated at Bengaluru Central Prison in Parappana Agrahara Sunday, giving inmates access to counselling, psychological support, and mental health services.The Nimhans initiative was inaugurated by Justice Vikram Nath, a judge of the Supreme Court and executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), during…

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My chest feels heavy with grief: Akhilesh | Lucknow News

SP president Akhilesh Yadav paying tributes to his brother Prateek Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav described his younger brother Prateek as a hardworking and health-conscious person who always wanted to achieve something on his own through dedication and hard work.Speaking to reporters at KGMU, where Prateek’s autopsy was conducted, an emotional Akhilesh said the…

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Congress retains Warring, Bajwa for Punjab polls; Channi to head campaign | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Ending weeks of speculation over a leadership overhaul, the Congress on Wednesday retained Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president and Partap Singh Bajwa as leader of the Opposition, opting for continuity as it prepares for the 2027 assembly elections.At the same time, the party announced a new organisational team,…

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