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Fencing Association of India Secretary Rajeev Mehta

Fencing Association of India Secretary Rajeev Mehta

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India is hosting the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the sport in the country. While pleased with the successful organisation of the event and the progress shown by Indian fencers, Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General, Fencing Association of India (FAI) and Secretary General, Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA), believes the journey has only just begun. Speaking to The Bridge, Mehta reflected on India’s efforts to bring the event to New Delhi, the country’s medal ambitions, and plans to host more major international fencing competitions in the coming years. India is hosting the 2026 Asian Fencing Championships for the first time. How do you see it? First time we are trying to do the Asian Fencing Championships in India and the first time at Bharat Mandapam. Our players have given a very good performance. There is a lot of improvement from before. The only thing is that we didn’t get a medal. Until we get a medal, I don’t believe we have achieved what we want. What were …

Vijay Deverakonda, Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj receive TCA legal notice over alleged TG20 association

Vijay Deverakonda, Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj receive TCA legal notice over alleged TG20 association

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The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has issued legal notices to actors Vijay Deverakonda and Venkatesh, as well as cricketers Tilak Varma, Ambati Rayudu and Mohammed Siraj, over their reported association with the proposed TG20 League. The latest update from news agency ANI stated that the TCA alleged that the tournament lacks approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Vijay Deverakonda, Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj are some of the names mentioned in the notice. What is the notice about? According to the notice, the TCA has alleged that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is conducting business with corporate entities without BCCI authorisation and that promoting the proposed TG20 League without such approval amounts to an offence. The association has raised concerns over the league’s regulatory status and the potential implications of celebrity endorsements. As of now, neither Vijay Deverakonda nor Venkatesh has publicly responded to the legal notices or the allegations made by the TCA. The development comes at a time when both actors are occupied with major film projects. Venkatesh is …

All Indian Cine Workers Association urges Maharashtra CM to order SIT probe into the death of Sanchita Ugale

All Indian Cine Workers Association urges Maharashtra CM to order SIT probe into the death of Sanchita Ugale

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Actor Sanchita Ugale was found dead at her Mumbai residence on June 14 in a case of alleged suicide. She was 22. The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has now demanded a high-level investigation into her death. They have now written an open letter to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct an independent and transparent probe into the death of the actor. Sanchita Ugale’s death sent shockwaves through the television industry. AICWA’s appeal to Maharashtra CM The letter was shared by AICWA on their official X account. In a statement issued by AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, the association stated that a thorough inquiry is necessary to establish the truth and ensure justice. “A thorough inquiry into every relevant circumstance of the case will help ensure transparency, establish the truth, and provide clarity to the public. It is also important that all concerns surrounding this date are addressed so that such tragic incidents are not repeated in the future and similar questions do not continue to arise …

Screenwriters’ Association helps writers recover ₹60 lakh unpaid dues, most matters settled out of court

Screenwriters’ Association helps writers recover ₹60 lakh unpaid dues, most matters settled out of court

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The Screenwriters Association’s (SWA) dispute resolution body has helped writers recover nearly ₹55 to 60 lakh in unpaid dues over the last six years, with the majority of cases settled internally, an official said. The Screenwriters’ Association of India handles around 50 cases annually. Facilitated recovery of ₹55 to 60 lakhs The Dispute Settlement Committee (DSC) of SWA, which has been functioning since 1954, handles around 50 cases annually, largely related to copyright infringement, payment delays and credit disputes between writers and filmmakers. “Over the last six years, the DSC has helped facilitate the recovery of approximately Rs. 55 to 60 lakhs in unpaid dues and settlements for writers,” Sweksha Bhagat, chairperson of the DSC, told PTI. She added that the majority of disputes are resolved through mediation, negotiation and settlement, with only a handful escalating to court cases. “In the last 15 years, only four matters, including Sujoy Ghosh, Jyoti Kapoor, Jannat 2, and Guzarish, have gone to court. In many cases, parties also prefer not to pursue litigation because court proceedings can be …

All India Tennis Association names squad for 2026 Asian Games

All India Tennis Association names squad for 2026 Asian Games

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The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has announced India’s tennis squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with one notable omission drawing attention. Former national champion Srivalli Rashmikaa has not been included in either the main squad or the reserve list for the continental event. AITA’s selection committee unveiled a 12-member contingent comprising six men and six women, along with reserve players for both categories. The team features a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent selected on the basis of recent performances and rankings. The men’s squad will be led by Sumit Nagal and includes Manas Dhamne, Dhakshineshwar Suresh, Yuki Bhambri, N Sriram Balaji and Anirudh Chandrasekar. The reserve list features Karan Singh, Rithvik Bollipalli and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha. In the women’s section, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaishnavi Adkar, Vaidehee Chaudhari, Rutuja Bhosale, Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare have secured places in the final squad. Zeel Desai and Shruti Ahlawat have been named as reserves. The absence of Srivalli Rashmikaa is among the biggest talking points from the squad announcement. The Indian player, who has …

All India Medical Students’ Association writes to CM Devendra Fadnavis, urges strict action over Sejal Pawar’s comments

All India Medical Students’ Association writes to CM Devendra Fadnavis, urges strict action over Sejal Pawar’s comments

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MBBS student Sejal Pawar, who studies at Mumbai’s KEM Hospital, recently came under the scanner after she made distasteful and disrespectful remarks on comedian Pranit More’s show, comparing the sizes of male cadavers’ genitalia. Now, the All India Medical Students’ Association has written to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, urging strict action against the comments made by Sejal. Sejal Pawar has attracted attention for her comments on Pranit More’s show. What the statement said Taking to their X account, the All India Medical Students’ Association shared an official statement on this matter. An excerpt from the letter read, “Cadavers are not merely educational tools, they represent noble individuals who voluntarily donated their bodies for the advancement of medical education and for the training of future doctors. Every medical student takes an ethical responsibility to treat human remains with utmost dignity, respect, and gratitude. Any public mockery or insensitive commentary regarding cadavers directly undermines the values of medical ethics and the respect owed to body donors.” “This issue is not limited to one institution alone; it concerns …

All India Medical Students’ Association president calls Sejal Pawar’s comments on Pranit More show ‘highly condemnable’

All India Medical Students’ Association president calls Sejal Pawar’s comments on Pranit More show ‘highly condemnable’

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Sejal Pawar sparked backlash for her comments on ‘male corpses’ made during stand-up comedian Pranit More’s show. She has been sent to 15-day forced leave after Mumbai’s KEM hospital launched a probe against her. Sejal Pawar is a medical student at KEM Hospital. (Also read: Amid Pranit More biryani row, another video of female doctor joking about male corpse’s private body parts surfaces) Sejal Pawar is a final year MBBS student stationed at KEM Hospital, Mumbai. What AIMSA President said Now, All India Medical Students’ Association President, Jitendra Singh, has commented on the incident. Speaking to news agency ANI, he said, “First, regarding Sejal Pawar, I must clarify that a donated dead body is referred to as a ‘cadaver.’ A cadaver is a body donated by the family after death for medical study or research. Every medical student takes a ‘cadaver oath’ during their studies. In this oath, the student pledges to treat the body with respect, a sense of duty, and ethical consideration. Sejal Pawar is an MBBS student—that is the information we have. She …

29 years after Uphaar tragedy, victims’ association says no lessons learnt

29 years after Uphaar tragedy, victims’ association says no lessons learnt

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People pay tributes on the 29th anniversary of the Uphaar cinema tragedy, at Uphaar Cinema, in New Delhi, on June 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Marking 29 years of the Uphaar cinema hall fire tragedy, the Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) on Saturday renewed its demand for stricter accountability in cases of negligence leading to loss of lives, saying that recurring fire incidents in Delhi show that no lessons have been learnt. According to the statement, the association held its annual havan and shanti paath in Green Park, opposite the former Uphaar cinema site, to remember the 59 people who died in the June 13, 1997 fire and those injured in one of the country’s worst cinema hall disasters. Also read | Fire accidents since Independence – A timeline AVUT president Neelam Krishnamoorthy, in the statement, said that while some improvements have been made in fire safety norms over the years, implementation and enforcement remain weak. The association said recent fire incidents, including the blaze at Malviyanagar stay facility, in which 23 …

Somali referee had association with terror groups: Trump admin official

Somali referee had association with terror groups: Trump admin official

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3 min readJun 10, 2026 08:30 PM IST A day after Somali referee Omar Artan was refused entry into the United states, a Trump administration official has alleged that the 34-year-old was sent back because of his “association with suspected members of terror organisations.” Africa’s referee of the year in 2025 was set to become the first from his country to take charge of a FIFA World Cup game, but was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Monday, despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single-entry visa into the USA. “This individual was seeking admission to the United States. Upon further inspection by CBP [Custom and Border Protection], derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organisations, was discovered making the traveller ineligible for admission to the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),” a US official was quoted as saying by the BBC. Thousands of people began to gather at Stadium Mogadishu, where the renowned Somali international referee and CAF Referee of the Year, Omar Artan, is set to be …

DGP, industrial association representatives call on CM Vijay

DGP, industrial association representatives call on CM Vijay

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Industrial association representatives calling on CM Vijay. Director General of Police / Head of Police Force (DGP/HoPF) Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal on Wednesday called on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat in Chennai. Mr. Aggarwal who assumed office as the new DGP/HoPF on Wednesday afternoon met the Chief Minister later. He also called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan in Chennai. Separately, M. Karthikeyan, president, and V. Rangasamy, vice president of the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA), M.V. Ramesh Babu, Honorary Secretary of the CODISSIA Intec Technology Centre (COINTEC), and V. Sundaram, Director of the CODISSIA Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Centre (CDIIC), called on the Chief Minister. Mehul. H. Doshi, president; S. Sivagurunathan, advisor of CREDAI Chennai, and other office bearers of CREDAI National and CREDAI Tamil Nadu met Mr. Vijay. Tarun Garg, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Motor India also met the Chief Minister. Published – June 03, 2026 05:12 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …