Senegal's Macky Sall promises to hold delayed presidential vote
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Suspended Paralympic Committee Of India To Conduct Polls On March 9
The suspended Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Sunday announced that it will conduct its delayed polls March 9. The Sports Ministry had on February 4 suspended the body for not holding election on time. The four-year term of PCI Executive Committee had ended on January 31. The ministry had even advocated forming of an ad-hoc panel to run the day-to-day affairs of the sports body but the world governing body of the game, IPC did not allow it. PCI president Deepa Malik and general secretary Gursharan Singh issued the election notice in which they asked all the state affiliated units to send the names of representatives, who would be eligible to vote in the polls.
Alexei Navalny's death not criminal, authorities say, as mother is denied access to his body
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Team Northern Ontario remains hopeful for spot on badminton podium despite tough start
Northern Ontario's badminton team had a tough start to its 2024 Ontario Winter Games campaign, but their coach remains hopeful they'll find their way to the podium.
Phillies' Bryce Harper accepts move to first base, eyes longer deal - ESPN
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Former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole from sentence for corruption-related offences
Former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on parole from a Bangkok hospital where he spent six months serving time for corruption-related offences. Thaksin, the former Thai prime minister, was accused of corruption and abuse of power during his time in office from 2001 to 2006, when he was toppled in a coup.
Suspended Paralympic Committee Of India To Conduct Polls On March 9
The suspended Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Sunday announced that it will conduct its delayed polls March 9. The Sports Ministry had on February 4 suspended the body for not holding election on time. The four-year term of PCI Executive Committee had ended on January 31. The ministry had even advocated forming of an ad-hoc panel to run the day-to-day affairs of the sports body but the world governing body of the game, IPC did not allow it. PCI president Deepa Malik and general secretary Gursharan Singh issued the election notice in which they asked all the state affiliated units to send the names of representatives, who would be eligible to vote in the polls.
Plastic industry knew recycling was a farce for decades yet deceived the public, report reveals
Recycling has been promoted as a solution to plastic waste management for more than 50 years.