The Seoul High Court has granted an injunction sought by the Korea Football Association (KFA) against disciplinary action demanded by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST). The injunction temporarily suspends the MCST's disciplinary demands, allowing KFA President Chung Mong-gyu to continue his term.
The Kerala High Court Advocates Association has warned lawyers against filming reels and posting videos from court premises, citing professional misconduct under the Advocates Act and Bar Council of India Rules. Penalties can include reprimand, suspension, or removal from the bar.
Former South Korean Vice Spokesperson Yoo Chang-ho is contesting a three-month suspension, arguing his distribution of a presidential office statement justifying martial law to foreign media was based on ministerial guidance and not a violation of public service ethics.
A Hong Kong secondary school manager will investigate an incident where its principal allegedly swore at security guards during a trip to Singapore. The school board stated it's too early to determine disciplinary action, awaiting a full report and further investigation.
Prosecutor Park Sang-yong vowed to fight disciplinary action related to the Ssangbangul North Korea remittance case, criticizing a special prosecutor bill as a "pop-up store" lacking accountability. Prosecutor Jung Yu-mi also argued against dropping charges, questioning former prosecutors now in politics.
The Ministry of Justice has instructed the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to report on its purchases of Starbucks products, clarifying that this is to check the status of events utilizing the brand, not to impose disciplinary measures on purchasers. This follows a controversy over a Starbucks promotion and a broader boycott movement in government agencies.
The Justice Ministry instructed the Supreme Prosecutors' Office to report Starbucks product purchases made with public funds. This followed controversy over Starbucks' 'Tank Day' promotion. The Supreme Prosecutors' Office confirmed no such purchases were made, and the Ministry clarified no disciplinary action is planned, aiming to prevent the use of Starbucks products as prizes.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined INR 12 lakh for a slow over-rate during an IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. This marks LSG's first offense of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct.
A top Chinese university has taken disciplinary action against its leading cancer researcher after finding academic misconduct in a 2025 Nature study. The study, which claimed that starving cancer cells of valine – a building block of proteins found in food – could trigger DNA damage and slow tumour growth, contained problematic data in 14 of its 15 figures, Shanghai-based Tongji University said in an official statement on Wednesday. The team, led by Wang Ping, dean of the School of Life...
IPL 2026 is witnessing a surge in disciplinary actions alongside thrilling cricket. Eight players and staff have faced penalties, from fines to demerit points, for offenses like audible obscenities, mobile phone use in the dugout, and aggressive send-offs. Captains are also being fined for slow over-rates, highlighting a growing concern over player conduct.
Former Canberra vascular surgeon Imran Kader will face disciplinary action after he lied under oath and tried to interfere with a witness during criminal proceedings for an alleged rape.
Former Canberra vascular surgeon Imran Kader will face disciplinary action after he lied under oath and tried to interfere with a witness during criminal proceedings for an alleged rape.
A Japanese firefighter sergeant faced suspension for forcing colleagues to play handmade board games during duty hours for six months. What he called team-building was deemed coercive, especially after reports of pressure. The incident, involving falsified logs and a cover-up attempt, highlights workplace power dynamics and blurred boundaries, leading to disciplinary action for multiple personnel.
South Korea's air force apologized after a state audit found that a wingman pilot's unauthorized filming attempt caused a collision between two F-15K jets during formation flight near Daegu in December 2021. The pilot sharply climbed and banked without clearance to improve his camera angle, striking the lead jet's wing and causing about 880 million won ($600,000) in damage. No one was injured. The pilot received severe disciplinary action and left the military.
A Seoul Administrative Court has ruled that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's demand for heavy disciplinary action against Korea Football Association leader Chung Mong-gyu in 2024 was justified. The ministry had sought to suspend Chung and other senior officials over controversial hiring irregularities. The court found the ministry's request fell within its permissible discretion, though it noted the KFA is not obligated to unconditionally comply and the ministry has no direct enforcement power.
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- A court ruled Thursday that the sports ministry's ca...
Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for using a send-off gesture after dismissing Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant during Match 32 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The act violated Article 2.5 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which prohibits using language or gestures that could provoke an aggressive reaction from an opponent. Burger admitted to the Level 1 offence and accepted the match referee's sanction.
Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for using a send-off gesture after dismissing Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant during Match 32 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The left-arm pacer admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which relates to using language or gestures that could provoke an aggressive reaction. The sanction is final and binding with no appeal option. Despite the controversy, RR won by 40 runs to move to second place on the points table.
An Israeli soldier allegedly damaged a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the act. He stated that military authorities are investigating and will take disciplinary action. Israel respects all religions and their symbols. The incident has caused hurt to believers worldwide. Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar also called the act grave and disgraceful.
