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More politicians than footballers in fray for Indian football body’s top job

Elections to the post of president of All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be held on 28 August, necessitated by the exit of Praful Patel.

‘Careful what you wish for’ lesson for Gadkari & Bilkis Bano case playing in theatre of conscience

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Take proactive measures with FIFA to lift suspension, hold U-17 world cup: SC tells Centre

FIFA on Tuesday suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and revoked its right to hold the U-17 championship, citing ‘flagrant violations of FIFA Statutes’.

FIFA’s warning to Indian football: Suspension, loss of U-17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

FIFA warned All India Football Federation over 'deviations' from agreed governance roadmap after Supreme Court ordered body to hold elections & implement reforms.

Table tennis, football, hockey — why courts are intervening in functioning of sports bodies

Three sports federations have been brought under a court-appointed committee of administrators (COA) over the last five months due to alleged lapses in their functioning.

AIFF chief Praful Patel becomes first Indian to be elected to FIFA Council

Praful Patel, who is the All India Football Federation chief, was one of 8 candidates vying for the spot in the FIFA election held during the 29th Asian Football Confederations.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.