The Latest Breaking News from Executive Council

Hezbollah to compensate owners of homes destroyed in Lebanon during war with Israel

Hezbollah plans to compensate Lebanese families whose homes were destroyed in recent wars with Israel, the head of its Executive Council, Ali Daamoush, announced

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Blume, Kalaari, Chiratae among 19 VCs in RDI fund's Rs 7,131 crore first cohort

The selected cohort comprises 14 alternative investment funds (AIFs) and five focused research organisations (FROs), which will channel long-term capital into deeptech startups and private sector research and development.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Sports Ministry makes exception for IOA, allows 16-member EC on IOC's recommendation

The Sports Ministry has allowed the Indian Olympic Association an exception for its council. This decision permits the council to retain sixteen members, deviating from the new Act. The International Olympic Committee recommended keeping the council size unchanged for compliance. This exemption allows the IOA to align with international federation…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

IOA CEO appointment: 12 EC members allege president PT Usha 'exerted pressure', legend denies

NEW DELHI: Around a dozen of Executive Council (EC) members of Indian Olympic Association alleged that president P.T.Usha "exerted pressure" on them to pave the way for Raghu Iyer's appointment as CEO, a charge that the legendary athlete termed "shameful".

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2024

Andhra Pradesh: Adikavi Nannaya University’s Executive Council approves ₹28.3 crore for construction of science, exam section buildings

AKNU Executive Council approves ₹28.3 crore for construction of University Science College and Examination Section buildings. Council also approves modernisation works on campuses in Tadepalligudem and Kakinada. 91 teaching posts to be filled soon. AKNU and Infosys Springboard sign MoU to offer online courses and connect students to IT.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Acharya Nagarjuna University to offer self-finance law courses from 2023-24 academic year

The Acharya Nagarjuna University is setting up Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Legal Studies and Research which will offer five-year integrated law programmes of BA, LLB (Hons) and BBA, LLB (Hons) from the 2023-24 academic year, its Vice-Chancellor P. Raja Sekhar said in a statement on August 14 (Monday). He…

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Sign of the times? History marker for communist draws anger

Republican officials in New Hampshire are objecting to a historical marker dedicated to labor activist who championed women’s rights and was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union, but who also led the Communist Party and was sent to prison

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Pamela Smart’s teenage lover killed her husband. She’s still in prison

Smart has maintained her innocence and made multiple requests for a reduced sentence

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief, first woman occupant of top job

NEW DELHI: The legendary PT Usha is set to become the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as she emerged as the lone candidate for the top post for the December 10 elections.

The Times of India · Nov 27, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Morocco Sign MoU to Boost Sustainability in Tourism Industry

Saudi Arabia and Morocco signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding to promote cooperation in tourism and coordinate efforts to achieve sustainable development of the tourism industry. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khatib, and his Moroccan counterpart, Fatima Zahra Ammor, on the sidelines of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 26, 2022