All posts tagged: governing

FIFA glitch gives fans free World Cup 2026 tickets; governing body wants money back

FIFA glitch gives fans free World Cup 2026 tickets; governing body wants money back

Published by Webster

3 min readJun 5, 2026 04:24 PM IST A “checkout error” has led to 60-odd spectators getting FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for free, and the global governing body is now demanding that the fans pay up. The supporters in question secured seats for zero US dollars owing to a glitch in the website. “FIFA can confirm that approximately 60 FIFA World Cup 2026 fans received a communication on Wednesday, 3 June regarding tickets that had been allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process,” a statement posted on the official FIFA Media X handle noted. The statement added that while the tickets requested by these fans “remain reserved”, they have been “invited to complete payment of the correct amount”. FIFA regretted the error “and any inconvenience caused”. “FIFA can confirm that approximately 60 FIFA World Cup 2026 fans received a communication on Wednesday, 3 June regarding tickets that had been allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process. …

Sports Ministry recognises Bowling Federation of India as official governing body for Lawn Bowls

Sports Ministry recognises Bowling Federation of India as official governing body for Lawn Bowls

Published by Webster

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has officially recognised as the Bowling Federation of India (BFI) as the governing body for Lawn Bowls in India. In a letter dated 20 April, 2026 the Ministry wrote, “This recognition to Bowling Federation of India (BFI) means granting a major role to the Bowling Federation of India (BFI) for promotion and development of the sport of Lawn Bowls in India. The recognition has been granted after relaxation of following provisions of the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011.” The Bowling Federation of India was formed decades back in 1985. It was affiliated to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and World Bowls, the global federation, in 1990. Lawn Bowls gained prominence in India four years ago when the Indian women’s fours team comprising of Rupa Rani Tirkey, Nayanmoni Saikia, Lovley Choubey, and Pinki Singh clinched a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Indian men’s fours team of Sunil Bahadur, Navneet Singh, Chandan Kumar Singh, and Dinesh Kumar had also bagged a silver …

US announces Iran port blockade: The laws governing passage through the Strait of Hormuz | Explained News

US announces Iran port blockade: The laws governing passage through the Strait of Hormuz | Explained News

Published by Parlour News

Following a deadlock in ceasefire talks, the US has announced a complete blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While Washington’s move may appear to mirror Iran’s strategy at first glance, it is essentially aimed at putting pressure on the energy-consuming countries, which Iran considers “friendly” and whose ships it has allowed to pass through the strait. Both the US and Iranian strategies have led to claims and counter-claims over their legality, involving terminology such as “territorial waters” and “international waters”. Here’s a look at the international legal framework that governs maritime passage and maritime combat in the context of the strategies being deployed by both countries. The Iran strategy The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s main leverage at the negotiation table. Since the US-Israeli alliance began the war on February 28, Iran has maintained a chokehold on the strait by targeting vessels and laying mines. The move triggered one of the world’s worst energy shocks as the narrow passage accounted for around 20% of the global …

BJP-NCP set to form governing body in Raigad, Sena likely to be in Opposition

BJP-NCP set to form governing body in Raigad, Sena likely to be in Opposition

Published by Webster

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are set to join hands in Raigad to form the governing body of the Zilla Parishad, even as Shiv Sena, the single largest party, is expected to sit in the opposition, reported PTI. In the 59-member body, Shiv Sena won 21 seats, nine short of a majority, while the NCP secured 16 seats and the BJP bagged 15, paving the way for a BJP-NCP coalition to take control.  PTI sources said the president`s post is likely to go to the BJP, while the deputy president`s post will be allotted to the NCP. Shiv Sena open to opposition role Speaking to PTI, Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale said his party was ready to sit in the opposition. “If consensus is not reached and things do not work out, are we supposed to sit idle? There is no problem with sitting in the opposition. However, we are waiting for directions from the senior leadership,” he said. Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare, a native of the district, told …

I-League gets new name, new format, new governing council | Football News

I-League gets new name, new format, new governing council | Football News

Published by Parlour News

The second tier of domestic football, called the I-League till now, has been rechristened Indian Football League, with the new season starting on February 21 with a new format and new governing council. The announcement was made jointly by All India Football Federation (AIFF) and club representatives on Wednesday. The new-name league, still the second division in the Indian footballing ecosystem, would now consist of a Governing Council in which the clubs, the AIFF and the commercial partner would be represented and hold equity. For long-term followers of the I-League, this change in name isn’t new. In 1996, the AIFF started a semi-professional competition called the National Football League. Then in 2007, it was rebranded as the I-League. Later, the I-League was demoted to the second division of Indian football and the parallel venture called Indian Super League became the top tier in the country. There is no clarity about the platform (television or online) where Indian Football League matches would be aired during the reduced 2025-26 season and the AIFF and clubs are yet …

Pope indicates new governing style for Catholic Church with regular, annual cardinal meetings| India News

Pope indicates new governing style for Catholic Church with regular, annual cardinal meetings| India News

Published by Parlour News

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Thursday he intended to bring the world’s Catholic cardinals together annually, indicating a new governing style for the church that involves consulting its top leaders regularly and as a group. Pope indicates new governing style for Catholic Church with regular, annual cardinal meetings At the end of his first consistory, as such meetings are called, Leo asked cardinals to return to Rome for a second session at the end of June and from then onward on an annual basis for three to four days each year, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. Cardinals said the proposed date for the second session would be June 27-28, before a big June 29 feast day. Pope Francis had largely eschewed consistories and the College of Cardinals as a whole to help him govern. Instead, he had a hand-picked group of nine cardinals who met every few months at the Vatican to advise him. Before the May conclave that elected Leo, cardinals had complained about Francis’ go-it-alone governing style and called for the …

Centre put on hold decision to restructure Panjab University’s governing bodies

Centre put on hold decision to restructure Panjab University’s governing bodies

Published by Parlour News

The Union government has put on hold its decision to restructure Panjab University’s (PU) governing bodies — the senate and syndicate — until further notification, officials familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The government had previously issued a notification on October 28. (HT Archives) The development follows meetings held on Tuesday and Wednesday between representatives of PU students and senior officials of the Union ministry of education, during which students voiced their concerns over the proposed changes. “The central government hereby rescinds the notification of the government of India in the ministry of education, Department of Higher Education, dated October 28, 2025,” a gazette notification issued by the Union education ministry dated November 4, mentioned. The ministry, however, issued a second notification on November 4, stating that the provisions of October 28 notification would come into effect on a date to be decided later by the Centre — unlike the earlier October 28 notification, which had said the changes would take effect immediately. “The ministry has decided that the recent notification regarding the governance structure …

Retired IAS officer Kailashnathan removed from governing, executive councils of Gandhi Ashram project | Ahmedabad News

Retired IAS officer Kailashnathan removed from governing, executive councils of Gandhi Ashram project | Ahmedabad News

Published by Parlour News

In a significant development, the Gujarat government has replaced retired IAS officer K Kailashnathan with I P Gautam, another retired IAS officer, in the governing and executive councils for the Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development project. The Industries and Mines Department of Gujarat government issued a resolution in this regard, on Wednesday. The development marks the exit of Kailashnathan from the high-profile project worth Rs 1,200 crore. Gautam is already the chairman of Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited. Story continues below this ad Kailashnathan was the member of the governing council and chairman of the executive council for the project. Gautam has replaced Kailashnathan in both the councils constituted by the Gujarat government for the implementation of the project. Even in the Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust formed by the state government, Gautam has been appointed as a member in place of Kailashnathan. In the same resolution, Gujarat government stated that the additional chief secretary/principal secretary/secretary of Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department will become a member in the governing council and executive …

Novak Djokovic-Founded Player Union Launches Legal Blitz Against Tennis Governing Bodies

Novak Djokovic-Founded Player Union Launches Legal Blitz Against Tennis Governing Bodies

Published by Webster

A tennis union co-founded by Novak Djokovic on Tuesday announced a series of legal actions aimed at the sport’s governing bodies, alleging “anticompetitive restraints and abusive practices”. The Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) said it was suing the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), International Tennis Federation (ITF), and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) in a series of actions in the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union. The PTPA was set up by Djokovic and Canadian Vasek Pospisil in 2020. Some 20 players were named as part of at least one of the actions. “The lawsuits expose systemic abuse, anti-competitive practices, and a blatant disregard for player welfare that have persisted for decades,” said the PTPA statement. “The ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA operate as a cartel by implementing a number of draconian, interlocking anticompetitive restraints and abusive practices.” “Tennis is broken,” said Ahmad Nassar, Executive Director of the PTPA. “Behind the glamorous veneer that the defendants promote, players are trapped in an unfair system that exploits their …

Google Updates Chrome Extensions Policy to Tighten Rules Governing Affiliate Links

Google Updates Chrome Extensions Policy to Tighten Rules Governing Affiliate Links

Published by Webster

Google has updated its Chrome Web Store policies that govern extensions related to affiliate marketing links, codes, and cookies. Affiliate links are one of the forms of revenue that content creators rely on to generate income, and the firm’s latest policy is designed to prevent Chrome extensions from injecting affiliate links that could replace the ones posted by content creators. The move comes weeks after a popular extension accused of inserting their own affiliate links on websites. Google Cracks Down on Unauthorised Affiliate Code Injection The updated Chrome extensions policy for affiliate ads includes a new rule that prevents the addition of affiliate links, codes, or cookies unless the core functionality of the extension provides a “direct and transparent user benefit”. Extensions will no longer be allowed to inject affiliate links on a webpage unless they grant users a “tangible benefit”. Google has also provided examples of how extensions might violate its updated policy. For example, Chrome extensions that inject affiliate links in the background, without user engagement, would violate the policy. “Similarly, extensions adding affiliate …