Former rail minister told off for breaking rules after Andy Burnham announcement
A former Tory rail minister has been told off for a 'clear and unambiguous' breach of rules after Andy Burnham announced his new job.
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BCCI To Finalise Jay Shah's Successor As Secretary On January 12
The BCCI will hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on January 12 to elect its new secretary and treasurer after the two posts were vacated by Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar respectively earlier this month. The BCCI constitution states that any post lying vacant should be filled within 45 days by calling a Special General Meeting. The upcoming BCCI SGM will be held within 43 days of the deadline. "Yes, after the Apex Council Meeting on Thursday, state units were sent a notification about the date of the SGM, which is January 12 at the BCCI headquarters," a state association president told PTI.
BCCI Calls Emergent Apex Council Meet To Appoint Former Chief Election Commissioner As Electoral Officer
The BCCI has called an emergent meeting of its Apex Council on Friday to appoint former chief election commissioner Achal Kumar Jyoti as the electoral officer to conduct the polls for the positions of secretary and treasurer. The two posts were recently vacated by Jay Shah (secretary) and Ashish Shelar (treasurer). While Shah took charge as ICC chairman on December 1, Shelar took oath as a cabinet minister in the new Maharashtra government. From the time an elected office-bearer resigns, the board has 45 days to call for a Special General Meeting and choose his successor.
Postecoglou says football harder than being Prime Minister
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes the job of a Premier League manager is harder than being Prime Minister, claiming coaches face “an election every weekend and either get voted in or out”.
UFC star Colby Covington said he lost fight because he was 'campaigning for Trump'
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India bowled out for 260 at Gabba, trail by 185 runs
The threat of lightning followed by rain delayed the resumption of the third test between Australia and India in the first session of day five in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Sakharov laureate González promises return to Venezuela 'by land, air or sea'
Venezuela opposition dissident Edmundo González Urrutia walked unsteadily down the corridors of the European Parliament on Tuesday after receiving the Sakharov prize, but remained firm of purpose on returning to Venezuela after 10 January, saying you don't go to war "with fear".
Brazil great Ronaldo to run for CBF presidency
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo will run for the presidency of the country's football confederation (CBF), the 48-year-old said on Monday (Dec 16).