Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes claimed her second victory in the Tour de France Femmes in Geneva, extending her overall lead. Despite her success, Wiebes and her SD Worx Protime team are pursuing legal action against the UCI over her disqualification from the Giro d'Italia in May due to an underweight bike, citing a flawed weighing process.
Australian Isaac Beacroft won gold in the 10,000m walk at the Commonwealth Games, fending off a Kenyan rival. English weightlifter Emily Campbell revealed her upcoming Celebrity MasterChef debut. Meanwhile, two Australian cyclists were disqualified, and a controversial re-run of the women's 1,500m T54 race saw medal changes.
Indian judoka Tulika Maan, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, has been withdrawn from the 2026 Glasgow Games due to alleged whereabouts failures. This follows the ineligibility of fellow judoka Arun Kumar after a failed dope test, marking a significant setback for India's judo campaign.
Two doctors resigned from a civic-run hospital in Dombivli after allegedly being assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. The incident has sparked outrage and protests among healthcare professionals demanding better security.
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre was arrested for assaulting two doctors at a civic hospital in Thane, Maharashtra. Hospital staff protested the attack and demanded his disqualification, while Mhatre was admitted to the ICU for chest pain.
The Royal Belgian Football Association has appealed FIFA's decision to overturn the red-card disqualification of US striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the Last 16 match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle.
Indian athlete Harshitha R missed out on qualifying for the Asian Games after officials made her rerun her 400m hurdles heat alone. She was disqualified for crossing into another lane to clear a hurdle, only for officials to realize they had omitted a hurdle in her own lane.
Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a show-cause notice to six MPs who missed a crucial party meeting, demanding a written explanation within 24 hours. Failure to comply could lead to disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law, amid intensifying rumors of a potential split.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut shared a cryptic social media post calling some people "dogs" but not loyal, amid speculation that six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs might defect to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This follows a similar jibe by Eknath Shinde and Raut's announcement of action against the absent MPs.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has submitted 20 petitions to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking the disqualification of 20 rebel MPs who reportedly joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Banerjee cited the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, stating that voluntarily leaving a party leads to disqualification.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to submit disqualification petitions against 20 party MPs who have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The MPs will now support the BJP-led NDA.
Rebel TMC MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a TMC MP, was elected president of NCPI, which has now become a significant player in the Lok Sabha.
The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh, citing a settled principle that election disputes cannot be entertained after the poll process begins.
One Nation Senator Tyron Whitten may have breached Section 44 of the Australian Constitution due to his family company's contracts with Snowy Hydro. Constitutional expert Prof Anne Twomey suggests a potential disqualification, referencing precedent from the Bob Day case, though Whitten's argument for eligibility is considered strong.
Financier Lex Greensill has been banned from running UK companies for nine years following the 2021 collapse of his supply chain firm. The Insolvency Service cited his unfitness due to breaches of duty causing significant losses to Credit Suisse.
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals with qualifications exceeding the maximum prescribed for a job can be disqualified. The court stated that this policy ensures employment opportunities for those with lower educational attainment, preventing them from competing against highly qualified candidates.
AIADMK MLA P Balakrishna Reddy supports Edappadi K Palaniswami amid party crisis; 4 MLAs resign in 2 days, reducing party strength to 43 in 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
A legislative proposal by Taiwan's TPP party to amend the "Public Officials Election and Recall Act" to allow candidates with alternative sentencing like fines or community service to run for office has drawn sharp criticism. Critics argue it's tailored for Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an's defamation case and undermines Taiwan's democracy by enabling individuals involved in illegal acts to continue participating in politics.
Delhi High Court criticized the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for calling Vinesh Phogat's potential Olympic disqualification a "national shame." The court will ensure her participation in Asian Games trials, questioning WFI's "retrograde" selection policy, especially concerning new mothers.
AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran announced MLA S Kamaraj will face disqualification for supporting the ruling TVK government during a floor test. Dhinakaran accused Kamaraj of betrayal and stated that TVK's acceptance of his support is legally questionable, calling it 'horse-trading'.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly has disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni following his conviction and life sentence for the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The disqualification is effective from April 15, 2026.
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh has rejected claims by Vinesh Phogat that she was unable to register for an upcoming tournament, stating her entry is already confirmed and the process is functioning correctly for all athletes.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected from AAP to BJP, praising their parliamentary conduct. The move significantly boosts BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha, while AAP has petitioned for the disqualification of the defecting members.
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