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Central Vigilance Commission withdraws all its guidelines on public procurement as Centre issues fresh manuals

The CVC has been issuing various guidelines on public procurement from time to time, and so far, 72 circulars containing issue-specific guidelines had been issued, it said.

The Hindu

Australian rugby union upbeat despite lean times as ‘golden decade’ looms

Wallabies and Rugby Australia have cause for optimism as England Test series arrives after a chastening period

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as Welsh boss reveals 'uncomfortable truth' amid 'madness' and coach makes 'scary' Wales star claim

A round-up of the latest rugby news and stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

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Where Welsh rugby stands 20 days on from the bombshell as new 'R' word emerges

WRU performance director Nigel Walker is the first WRU official to speak publicly on the controversial option of cutting to three pro teams

Wales Online

Inside LaLiga masterplan to challenge Premier League's global dominance

LaLiga signed a deal with private equity firm CVC last year and is already channelling investment to clubs in a bid to challenge the Premier League's global dominance

Daily Mirror

Can a Welsh rugby region actually just be axed? The rules and legal action that would engulf the game

A proposal has been put forward to axe a Welsh region to allow the other three to prosper but is it really that straightforward?

Wales Online

Formula One Finally Found a Way to Get Americans to Care

The posh, stodgy European sport has been transformed for the U.S. with a hit Netflix series, race car drivers on Twitch, and a Miami-meets-Vegas overhaul—and it’s working.

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Cute Armadillo Babies Rescued In Field After Mum Killed By Predator

Veterinarians hope the armadillo pups continue to develop and will be able to return to the wild in a few months.

Zenger

KKR's Telecom Italia Takeover Hit Roadblock Over Takeover Process: Reuters

The likelihood of U.S. fund KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR) pushing ahead with a firm bid for Telecom Italia SpA (OTC:TIIAY) turned bleaker as they deadlocked over access to the company's books, Reuters reports. KKR refused to confirm a bid unless Telecom Italia provided access to its books under a due diligence process. KKR needed…

Benzinga

We have ensured that smaller players can also be part of IPL media rights bidding process: BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal

NEW DELHI: The ones with deep pockets are expected to bid for IPL media rights but treasurer Arun Dhumal on Friday said the introduction of a non-exclusive package will also encourage smaller players to be part of the bidding process.

The Times of India

Private Equity Funds Are Pushing Deeper Into Pro Sports

Both in Europe and in North America, leagues are making more room for institutional investors hungry for media revenue.

Businessweek

Limited US Capitol tours return Monday, but some say it’s happening too slow

WASHINGTON — Cherry blossoms reached peak bloom in Washington this week, but most tourists in town for the foliage won’t get a chance to step inside the nearby Capitol. Even as the building begins a gradual reopening Monday, spots remain scarce.

Tribune News Service

Limited Capitol tours return Monday, but some say it’s happening too slowly - Roll Call

“The distance between government and the people has grown,” said Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, urging faster action.

Roll Call

Bookings no longer needed for jabs at Bang Sue

The Central Vaccination Centre (CVC) at Bang Sue Grand Station is offering vaccine shots regardless of which dose it is for both Thais and foreign nationals on a walk-in basis.

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Barcelona's decision to choose between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland speaks volumes

Barcelona have made a key financial decision that illustrates how they made a choice between keeping Lionel Messi last year and the chance of signing Erling Haaland this summer

Wales Online

Adding South Africa to Six Nations would be a crushing blow to developing European sides

The true rugby fan wants to see values protected as well as value added

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations organisers deny any plans for South Africa to join after 2025

The six countries’ unions and the investors CVC have said they do not plan to admit the Springboks after 2025

Wales Online

The South Africa Six Nations bombshell explained as plan for Italy to be ousted sparks anger

There are reports that the Springboks could come on board at the expense of the Azzurri from 2025

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Integrity Pact: CVC modifies criteria for nomination of Independent External Monitors

Move comes months after revised SOP was issued for the anti-corruption clause

Newslaundry

Did the CVC divest CBI Chief Verma at midnight based on Asthana’s complaints?

Even while dousing multiple fires on their home turf, the CBI wants the world to believe that everything is functioning as usual within the organisation. But with barely hours having gone by since its Director Alok Verma and his deputy Rakesh Asthana were sent on forced leave , the country’s premier…

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