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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicVinod Rai

Topic: Vinod Rai

Vinod Rai found fault with coal allocations where it existed, and where it didn’t

By going to the media, Vinod Rai set a precedent for other CAGs to make their reports a public spectacle.

It’s time Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji stepped away for the good of Indian cricket

By dragging on the Hardik Pandya-K.L. Rahul suspension saga, the squabbling CoA members showed they could cause permanent damage to Indian cricket.

Pandya-Rahul case illustrates how SC’s bid to clean up BCCI has only made things murkier

The BCCI still doesn't have an ethics officer or an ombudsman. If it did have the latter, Hardik Pandya and K.L. Rahul's careers wouldn't have been in limbo.

CoA chief recommends two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul for comments on ‘Koffee with Karan’

Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai made the recommendation, though fellow member Diana Edulji has referred the matter to the BCCI's legal cell.

Vinod Rai wrong on coal scam, his stance hurt governance: Ex-coal secretary Anil Swarup

Anil Swarup disputes Vinod Rai’s calculation of loss, saying it did not factor in major aspects of the sector, alleges he was on ‘fault-finding mission’.

Why the Johri investigation has been a kick in the gut for women

Women who deposed against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri were treated like fodder in this power struggle and became collateral damage.

#MeToo clean chit to BCCI’s Rahul Johri: Divided CoA can’t serve Indian cricket well

Probe into sexual harassment allegations against Rahul Johri returned a split 2:1 verdict, deepening divide between CoA chief Vinod Rai & member Diana Edulji.

A politician ‘tried to persuade’ sexual abuse complainant to go easy on BCCI CEO Johri

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CoA split on Rahul Johri sexual harassment charges shows Vinod Rai has dropped the ball

CoA member Diana Edulji wanted BCCI CEO Rahul Johri to resign or be removed, but chief Vinod Rai insisted on setting up a three-member inquiry panel.

Suspend BCCI CEO Rahul Johri & probe him: State associations’ ultimatum to Vinod Rai’s CoA

Six state associations of BCCI write to CoA chief Vinod Rai, seek answers on allegations of sexual harassment against Rahul Johri.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.