The ICC has suspended funding to Cricket Canada for six months due to unresolved governance concerns, a blow that could hit an organization heavily dependent on ICC distributions. ESPNcricinfo reports the suspension was communicated earlier this week, but ongoing activities like national team and high-performance programs are expected to continue. Cricket Canada’s 2024 accounts show ICC support provided about 63% of total income. The decision follows recent integrity controversies, including an ACU investigation into Canada vs New Zealand.
The Ministry of Defence has issued tougher guidelines for defence suppliers, introducing a five-year ban for companies that fail contract terms or deliver underperforming equipment. A separate, stricter penalty applies to ethical misconduct, including corruption and bribery, with bans of up to ten years. The move aims to improve compliance, accountability, and equipment reliability.
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The CBI has arrested Natasha Verma, Additional Director of CGHS in Meerut, and her private assistant in a bribery case. Verma was accused of demanding Rs 80,000, while investigators say a trap caught her assistant accepting Rs 50,000 on her behalf. The operation underscores ongoing scrutiny of public health administration.
India is piloting the e rupee digital currency to deliver welfare payments more efficiently and with less corruption. Trials are already funding farmers directly for equipment, while similar experiments target food distribution. Backed by “programmable” features, the e rupee is designed to restrict how money can be used, aiming to ensure subsidies reach their intended purpose.
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