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Ajay Maken
Wed, December 23 2015
Congress demands JPC committee to look into irregularities; asks Arun Jaitley to step down as Finance Minister
Ajay Maken released copies of a report of the committee constituted by the Arvind Kejriwal government to inquire into the affairs of the DDCA.
Thu, August 13 2015
Did Yuvraj Singh receive Rs 5 Lakh under Welfare Fund for ‘poor’ sportspersons by mistake?
Yuvraj Singh was diagnosed with cancer and treatment in United States of America.
Tue, October 15 2013
Sachin Tendulkar retirement: Parliamentarians hope to see more of Little Master
He was rarely seen in Rajya Sabha due to his busy cricket schedule but parliamentarians hope that Sachin Tendulkar will play an equally memorable innings as a member of Parliament after he retires from the game next month.
Mon, September 30 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s dream to integrate sports into education system hits roadblock
Call it government apathy or lackadaisical attitude on the part of officials as batting great Sachin Tendulkar's visionary document to integrate sports into the education system has hit a roadblock.
Thu, July 11 2013
BCCI could lose right to represent India due to conflict with Sports Ministry
The BCCI could be again set on collision course with the Sports Ministry as a contentious clause in the Draft National Sports Development Bill states that only those federations who come under the Right to Information Act (RTI) ambit will have the right to use 'India' as the team's name.
Mon, May 27 2013
Government rules out interference with BCCI unless absolutely necessary
Notwithstanding questions over BCCI in the wake of IPL spot-fixing, government has ruled out interference with it unless it "becomes absolutely necessary" but insists that the cricketing body should have "transparent" and "objective" systems in place to prevent malpractices.
Sun, May 19 2013
BCCI should come under RTI Act, asserts Ajay Maken
Against the backdrop of allegations of spot-fixing during IPL matches, Union Minister Ajay Maken on Sunday said the BCCI — the national governing body for cricket in India — should come under the ambit of the RTI Act.
Sat, December 15 2012
Sachin Tendulkar criticised by former Sports Minister Ajay Maken
Former Sports Ministry slammed India legend Sachin Tendulkar's recent streak of poor performances, comparing it to his tenure at Rajya Sabha. He tweeted – MP Sachin Tendulkar adjourns the innings and stages a walkout after coming to the crease these days. Sachin has been slammed for not performing upto his standards in the ongoing Test...
Fri, October 26 2012
Sachin Tendulkar to miss Indian Grand Prix, Yuvraj to attend
Veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who waved the chequered flag at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, will miss the second edition of the Formula One race to play a Ranji match for his Mumbai team.
Tue, September 04 2012
Unmukt Chand felicitated by St Stephen’s College
Putting the bitterness of the past behind, cricketer Unmukt Chand returned to his alma mater to be cheered and felicitated by his peers and teachers, in what was a fitting homecoming.