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FIFpro slams Fifa's 12-month bans on seven Malaysian eligible players as 'grossly disproportionate'

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 2 -- Global players' union FIFpro has criticised the Fifa Appeal Committee's decision to impose year-long bans on seven footballers who sought eligibility to represent Malaysia, cal... Read More


Strange cricket record: Gautam Gambhir has hit fewer sixes than even spinner Muralitharan

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 2 -- Gautam Gambhir, former India opener and current head coach, has a lesser tally of sixes in his international cricket career than Muttiah Muralitharan, widely regarded as one of ... Read More


Where is Imran Khan? Jailed ex-Pak PM's supporters protest in Islamabad, Rawalpindi; Section 144 imposed

Islamabad/IBNS, Dec. 2 -- Amid growing alarm over jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's health, his supporters are staging mass protests in Islamabad and Rawalpindi despite a ban on publi... Read More


At IPI Nigeria's congress, minister denies media repression, announces FG's protocol for journalists' protection

Nigeria, Dec. 2 -- The federal government on Tuesday rejected claims of systemic media repression, emphasising that its policies and actions safeguard press freedom while promoting responsible journal... Read More


Genting Malaysia escapes delisting as takeover attempt stops at 73pc

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 2 -- Genting Malaysia Bhd will remain listed after Genting Bhd failed to secure a 75 per cent stake in the company through its privatisation bid. Genting said in a bourse filing th... Read More


Ministry of Coal Introduces Simplified Approval Mechanism for "Exploration Programs and Geological Reports" to Boost Efficient and Sustainable Coal Exploration

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 2 -- India's rising energy requirements demand faster, more efficient, and technologically robust exploration of coal and lignite resources. In line with this national imperative, th... Read More


Bengal begins preparing master plan for Gazaldoba tourism hub

Kolkata, Dec. 2 -- The Bengal government has begun preparing a detailed land-use plan for Gazaldoba to guide the future of one of North Bengal's most promising tourism landscapes. State government so... Read More


Primary teachers' group warns of locking schools amid demands over pay, promotions

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- As a section of government primary school teachers continue their work stoppage by boycotting annual exams over pay raises and grade complexities, while another group threatened to "l... Read More


Bidhannagar cops move HC against BDO's anticipatory bail in gold trader's murder case

Kolkata, Dec. 2 -- The Bidhannagar Police have approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Rajganj Block Development Officer (BDO) Prashant Barman, who has been acc... Read More


Khana NI work: ER to cancel, divert and reschedule trains

Kolkata, Dec. 2 -- Eastern Railway (ER) will cancel, divert, short-terminate and reschedule several trains, mainly between December 5 and December 8, as part of yard remodelling work, including ladder... Read More