RBI Bans Mastercard From Adding New Users, Issuing Debit Cards
RBI has banned Mastercard from issuing new debit, credit, or prepaid cards in India owing to the noncompliance with local data storage rules. “Notwithstanding the lapse of considerable time and adequate opportunities being given, the entity is noncompliant with the directions on Storage of Payment System Data,” RBI stated on July 14. However, this development will not affect the existing users once it comes into effect from July 22.
Tags: Mastercard, RBI, Local Data Storage Rules, Noncompliance, Banned
Courtesy: TechCrunch
Nepal Bans Haryana Mountaineers For Faking Mount Everest Summit
Over accusations of counterfeiting, Nepal's Tourism Ministry (MoCTCA) has dismissed the summit certificate issued to Haryana-based mountaineers Narender Singh Yadav and Seema Rani besides fining guide and organisers. Authorities, during examinations, found that both Yadav and Rani had fabricated their Mount Everest summit by submitting forged documents and photographs. Consequently, MoCTCA accorded them six-year retrospective bans, commencing… read-more
Tags: mount everest, Nepal, Mountaineers, Narender Singh Yadav, Seema Rani, Banned
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Haryana Govt To Launch Anti-Tobacco Drive In Colleges From Jan 26
CM Manohar Lal Khattar-led Haryana government will start an anti-tobacco drive across all colleges and universities in the state from January 26. While painting anti-smoking slogans, the government would place volunteers near school displaying motivational messages. The recent orders ask every educational institution to place ‘Tobacco-free area’ sign outside the building and ‘Tobacco-Free Educational Institution’ within the premises. Earlier… read-more
Tags: Haryana, Haryana CM, Monohar Lal Khatrar, Anti-Tobacco Drive, Privatisation, Cigarettes, Banned, colleges, Universities, Slogan
Courtesy: NDTV
8-Year Ban On Spaniard Lopez Perez For Match Fixing In 2017
The Tennis Integrity Unit on December 1 has imposed an eight-year ban to Spanish tennis player Enrique Lopez Perez for match-fixing in three instances during 2017 and has fined him for $25,000. The Anti-Corruption Officer Richard McLaren has found the 29-year-old tennist guilty for breaching the rule thrice, while two other allegations went unproven. Perez had a career-high singles ranking of 154 and doubles ranking of 135 in 2019.
Tags: Enrique Lopez Perez, TENNIS, Tennis Integrity Unit, Banned, Match Fixing, Ban
Courtesy: The Indian Express
AliExpress & 42 More Apps Banned; Indian Cyber Crime Proclaims Security Breach
Around 43 mobile applications including 'AliExpress', an e-commerce platform have been banned on November 24 by the Indian government. Under the statement issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, and potential threats received by the India cyber crime co-ordination centre, these apps have been found engaged with the sovereignty and integrity of India. Nearly five months ago several such applications were banned, and currently the count … read-more
Tags: Mobile Applications, Banned, China, India, ministry of electronics and information technology
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Kerala: Rehana Fathima Barred From Airing Views For Referring Beef As "Gomatha"
For repeatedly referring beef as "Gomatha Ulartha" in a cooking show, Kerala-based activist Rehana Fathima has been barred from expressing her opinion through any kind of media. Pronouncing the order, the Kerala High Court on November 23 observed that the use of word "Gomatha" by the activist was "likely to wound the religious feelings" of Hindus. The court stated Fathima's actions might affect the "Fundamental Right of the devotees" as well… read-more
Tags: Kerala, High Court, Rehana Fathima, Banned
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American Sprinter Coleman Banned For 2 Years After Missing Drug Tests
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has handed a two-year ban to world 100m champion, Christian Coleman, after missing two drug tests and a filing failure. Coleman will miss the postponed Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021 since his suspension will remain in-effect till 2022. The 24-year-old's attitude was described as "entirely careless, perhaps even reckless" by the AIU. However,… read-more
Tags: Christian Coleman, Athletics, Banned, Tokyo Olympics
Courtesy: The Guardian
Andhra Pradesh: 47 Injured in Banni Utsavam Despite Ban
Despite the ban imposed by Andhra Pradesh on the annual stick fighting festival Banni Utsavam due to COVID-19, a total of 47 people were injured during the ritual held in Devaragattu village on October 27 on the night of Vijayadasami. Thousands of people gathered on the Mala Malleshwara Swamy Temple even after the police tried to keep the crowd away. Post midnight, medical officials rushed to the spot to treat the injured.
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Banni Utsavam, Kurnool, Injured, Banned
Courtesy: The Hindu
Kenya's Daniel Wanjiru Banned from Contesting Marathons For Doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on October 15 issued a four-year ban to the former London Marathon winner Daniel Wanjiru for violating the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules. The Kenyan long-distance runner allegedly used a banned substance as his haemoglobin levels were high compared to his biological passport. The panel further mentioned that there was no physiological explanation for the change in levels. The athlete was earlier… read-more
Tags: London Marathon, Banned, Doping, Daniel Wanjira
Courtesy: BBC
Japan To Lift Overseas Travel Ban From November
Come November, Japan may remove the overseas travel ban for 12 countries. Reportedly, the countries' list includes China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia among others. However, it is quite likely that Japan will suggest the travellers to avoid unnecessary and non-urgent visits. Earlier, the overseas travel was prohibited due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Tags: Japan, International Travel, Banned, Covid-19
Courtesy: Reuters