India’s football apex body enforces SC order, bars officials from holding posts in both national and state units | Football News

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has implemented a key constitutional clause following a Supreme Court directive. This clause prevents officials from simultaneously holding positions in both national and state football organisations. The Supreme Court had instructed AIFF to adopt Article 25.3 (c) and (d) within three weeks of its October 15 order. These articles…

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Indian flag desecrated and ‘kill’ chants at unofficial ‘Khalistan referendum’ in Ottawa

Image used for representative purposes TOI correspondent from London: Thousands of Canadian Sikhs carrying yellow Khalistan flags queued for hours to take part in an unofficial so-called “Khalistan Referendum” in Ottawa on Sunday in freezing temperatures, icy winds and snow.The non-binding referendum, organised by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which is banned in India under UAPA…

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Government to introduce revenue support, buyback clause in new highway contract to push private investment

NEW DELHI: Govt is set to introduce major changes in the Model Concession Agreement (MCA) to de-risk private investments and safeguard lenders’ exposure in highway sector.The revised provisions, to be notified within a fortnight, include revenue support and extension of tolling periods in cases where actual traffic falls below projections, buyback of projects where traffic…

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A profession left out: Why nursing’s exclusion from “professional degree” signals a looming healthcare crisis in US

In a country grappling with chronic hospital staffing shortages, rising patient loads, and spiralling burnout among medical workers, one would expect federal education policy to fortify the healthcare workforce, not constrain it. Yet the latest provisions inside President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” have done precisely the opposite. By excluding nursing from…

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Ethiopia volcano ash plumes: DGCA issues advisory; asks airlines to avoid affected region | India News

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Monday issued an advisory directing airlines to avoid altitudes and regions affected by volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption, which occurred on Sunday. According to the advisory, airports have also been asked to inspect runways for ash contamination and suspend operations if necessary. Officials…

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Market slide hits Dalal Street’s richest: Big investors see portfolio erosion; few outliers buck the trend–check detail

Indian investors saw their portfolios shrink in the July-September quarter. A market downturn impacted most major investors, leading to substantial mark-to-market losses. Nemish Shah emerged as a notable gainer, increasing his portfolio value significantly. Other investors like Vijay Kedia and Madhusudan Kela reported modest gains. The late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s family holdings also saw a decline….

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