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Sports Ministry India
Tue, April 21 2015
IPL 2015: Sports Ministry asked BCCI to share profit
The ministry seems to be talking tough this time around because its permission is must to hold the IPL tournament in the country.
Fri, April 04 2014
BCCI asked to keep check on corruption in IPL by Sports Ministry
The first leg of the IPL 2014 will be held in UAE.
Thu, February 06 2014
Union Minister Sachin Pilot demands legal action against DDCA
DDCA have reportedly failed to comply with the rules.
Tue, January 21 2014
BCCI has to verify age based on birth certificate: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has rejected BCCI's appeal to verify age of players through bone test.
Thu, October 10 2013
Sachin Tendulkar retirement: Sports Minister congratulates Master Blaster on wonderful career
The union sports minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday congratulated legendary Sachin Tendulkar on a wonderful career, which will come to an end after the historic 200th Test match against West Indies in an upcoming home series, terming him an "extraordinary sports icon".
Wed, August 14 2013
Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s response on PIL seeking IPL takeover from BCCI
Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the centre's response to a PIL seeking a direction for the sports ministry to take over the Indian Premier League (IPL) by separating it from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Fri, August 02 2013
BCCI needs to restore public trust, says Sports Minister Jitendra Singh
With the Cricket Board's image taking a beating in the wake of Bombay High Court declaring its IPL spot-fixing probe "illegal and unconstitutional", Sports Minister Jitendra Singh Friday advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to work towards "restoring the trust" of the fans.
Fri, July 19 2013
Sports ministry recommends Dhyan Chand over Sachin Tendulkar for Bharat Ratna
The sports ministry on Friday said recommending hockey legend late Dhyan Chand over cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar for the Bharat Ratna was a logical choice.
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.
Thu, May 30 2013
Law on spot-fixing will be a deterrent for potential offenders
Should match-fixing and spot-fixing be recognised under India law and made punishable offences? The Law Ministry has already prepared a draft titled, "Dishonest Practice in Sporting Event (Prevention) Bill" — a statute that proposes to hand out harsh sentences to those guilty of unfair practices in sports.