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India Gazette
5 days ago
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"We are trying to promote cricket here": BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla on scheduling matches in Raipur
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 15 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla said that the board is scheduling two home games for the Indian Cricket Team in Raipur in order to promote cricket in the city. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held its 28th Apex Council meeting on Saturday, where the venues for the home white-ball series between India and New Zealand were approved. 'We are in favour of promoting cricket in Chhattisgarh. Two matches will be played in Chhattisgarh, one between India and South Africa and the other between India and New Zealand. This is a great achievement for Raipur. We are trying to promote cricket here...,' Rajiv Shukla told the reporters. The Apex Council confirmed the venues for India's upcoming white-ball home series against New Zealand, scheduled to be held in early 2026. The series will have three ODIs to be held at Baroda (January 11), Rajkot (January 14) and Indore (January 18) and five T20Is to take place at Nagpur (January 21), Raipur (January 23), Guwahati (January 25), Vizag (January 28) and Trivandrum (January 31). The BCCI Domestic Season 2025-26 was also approved during the meeting. The season will start with the Duleep Trophy (August 28, 2025) and conclude with the Senior Women's Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy (April 3, 2026). There have been some key changes made to domestic cricket tournaments and structure: *The Duleep Trophy and Senior Women's Challenger tournaments will now be contested between six zonal teams selected by zonal selectors. *Plate Group restructuring has been introduced across age categories. The bottom 6 teams (based on the previous season's rankings) will be placed in the Plate Group for limited-overs tournaments. *Promotion/relegation rules updated: Only one team will be promoted/relegated between Elite and Plate groups going forward. *Tournament Format Updates: The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Senior Women's T20 Trophy will now include a Super League stage instead of a traditional knockout. *New Grouping Formats: Major tournaments such as Vijay Hazare Trophy, Senior Women's One Day Trophy, and Men's U23 State A Trophy will follow a 4 Elite Groups + 1 Plate Group model. Most junior and women's tournaments (U16, U19, U23) have moved to a 5 Elite + 1 Plate group structure. The Apex Council has resolved to establish a Working Group comprising five (5) 'Umpire Coaches' to oversee the development of umpires and enhance their on-field performance. These five 'Umpire Coaches' must possess international umpiring experience and have served as former umpires. Additionally, the Apex Council has decided to form a Working Group consisting of three (3) former Match Referees. This Working Group will be responsible for monitoring the development of match referees and providing them with opportunities to improve their performance in cricket matches. (ANI)
India.com
6 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
BCCI Forms Committee To Prevent Bengaluru Stampede-Like Incidents; Check Details
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formed a committee which will be tasked to formulate guidelines in 15 days to prevent incidents like the Bengaluru stampede in future. The committee comprises three top BCCI officials - secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajiv Shukla and treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia. The decision taken in the 28th BCCI Apex Council meeting held on Saturday comes in the aftermath of the stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 4, a day after they won their maiden IPL title in Ahmedabad. With nearly two lakh fans trying to enter the stadium, a stampede occurred outside the gates that led to 11 tragic deaths and 33 fans being injured. "The Apex Council expressed its profound grief over the tragic incidents in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, which led to the unfortunate loss of innocent lives. In light of the incident that occurred during the victory celebrations in Bengaluru, the Apex Council has decided to constitute a committee to formulate comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing such occurrences in the future. The committee will formulate the guidelines within 15 days," the BCCI said in a statement. The incident outside Chinnaswamy had led to arrests of RCB marketing head Nikhil Sosale, who is out on bail, as well as of DNA Entertainment Networks officials. It also led to Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary A Shankar and Treasurer E.S. Jairam resigning from their respective posts on June 6.
India.com
6 days ago
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- India.com
BCCI set up 3-Member panel to prevent future incidents like Bengaluru Stampede, expresses grief over...
Bengaluru Stampede. (PIC - PTI) New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has adopted a strict attitude in the case of stampede in M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. BCCI has announced to make a new policy to avoid any such accident in future. For this, the board has formed a new committee, which will prepare guidelines in this matter. This decision was taken in the BCCI Apex Council meeting held on Saturday and this responsibility has been entrusted to a 3-member committee. On June 4, 11 people died in an accident during the celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the BCCI Apex Council meeting held on Saturday, many issues were discussed and some important decisions were taken. The most important decision in this was related to the Bengaluru accident, on which everyone's eyes were fixed. After the meeting, BCCI issued a statement and in it first of all expressed grief over the Bengaluru stampede and the Ahmedabad plane crash. Along with this, the board formed a committee of senior officials to ensure that incidents like the Bengaluru accident are not seen in the future. Report will have to be given within 15 days: In its statement, BCCI said that a committee of 3 members will prepare detailed guidelines, which will be implemented during such events in the future. This committee will be headed by Board Secretary Devjit Saikia, while BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla and Treasurer Prabhtej Singh will also be a part of it. All these three officials hold the most powerful positions in the board. It has also been made clear that this committee will have to submit its report and guidelines to the board within 15 days. Accident happened after RCB's victory: On June 3, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final of IPL 2025. After this victory, there was a festive atmosphere in the whole of Bengaluru. After this, when the whole team returned to Bengaluru on the next day, on June 4, a crowd of fans filled the streets to join the celebration. During this, when the team reached Chinnaswamy Stadium after attending the program of the Karnataka government in Vidhan Soudha, there was already a crowd of lakhs on the streets. During this time, a stampede situation arose and 11 fans died. At the same time, about 50 people were injured. After this, while the Karnataka government, Bengaluru Police and RCB management were on everyone's target, questions were also being raised on BCCI. Then BCCI had washed its hands off by saying that it had nothing to do with this event, but this led to heavy criticism of the board. Only after this, BCCI had announced to make a concrete policy regarding celebration.
India.com
02-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla denies any political agenda behind shifting IPL venue out of Kolkata, it was shifted due to….
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla denies any political agenda behind shifting IPL venue out of Kolkata, it was shifted due to.... New Delhi: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla has categorically rejected the political allegations raised regarding the change in the playoff and final venue of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He clearly said that there is no political agenda behind this decision, but weather conditions and broadcasting concerns were the main reasons. Schedule changed due to India-Pakistan tension IPL 2025 had to be postponed for a week due to increased tension on the border between India and Pakistan. After this, the BCCI released a new schedule for the playoffs and final. Earlier Kolkata was to host the final, but it was shifted to Ahmedabad. Similarly, the Qualifier-1 and Eliminator matches to be played in Hyderabad were shifted to New Chandigarh. Questions raised on shift from Kolkata to Ahmedabad The BCCI had to face severe criticism over the decision to shift the IPL final from Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Many reports even said that there is a political motive behind this decision, which raised questions about the fairness of the game. 'Weather became the main reason' – Rajiv Shukla Rajiv Shukla termed these allegations as baseless and said that the decision to shift the venue was taken on the basis of weather apprehensions. He said, 'If IPL 2025 had been held as per its earlier schedule, the final would have been held in Kolkata and Hyderabad would have hosted the playoffs. But when the tournament was postponed, the change was made keeping the weather in mind.' Broadcasters also had a demand Rajiv Shukla also said that broadcasters had also recommended changing the venue in view of the possible loss. He said that keeping in mind the possibility of rain, the broadcasters requested to shift the matches to cities where the weather was more likely to be favorable. 'No place for politics' Shukla said in a statement to ANI, 'Politics has no place in the decision to change the venue of the IPL 2025 final. It was a completely practical and weather-related decision to ensure the success of the tournament.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Longevity Health Holdings, Inc. Announces Successful Fundraising Via ATM Sale
Pittsburgh, PA, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longevity Health Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: XAGE) ('XAGE,' the 'Company,' 'we' or 'our'), a company dedicated to advancing human longevity and healthy aging through regenerative bio-aesthetics, diagnostics, and nutrition, today announced the successful sale of 479,621 shares of its common stock at an average price of $4.08 per share through its at-the-market (ATM) equity offering facility. Gross proceeds from the ATM sales totaled approximately $1.96 million, prior to deducting fees and expenses. Assuming no growth beyond the Company's pro forma consolidated FY24 sales and not factoring in the planned 20/20 merger, this financing extends XAGE's cash runway into Q1 FY26. 'We are pleased to strengthen our balance sheet further as we move forward with our planned merger with 20/20 and the continued delivery of innovative longevity products to our customers,' said Rajiv Shukla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of XAGE. 'This successful ATM offering reflects continued investor confidence in our vision and growth strategy.' About XAGE: Longevity Health Holdings is focused on longevity and healthy aging, encompassing the latest scientific advances in regenerative bio-aesthetics, diagnostics, and nutrition. Our products are designed to help people look and feel their best at any age. The Company currently offers two regenerative technologies for skin and hair health: Carmell Secretome™ and Elevai Exosomes™. Carmell Secretome™ is a powerful blend of growth factors, proteins, peptides and bio-lipids derived from allogeneic human platelets, the body's principal cells responsible for healing and regeneration. The Elevai ExosomesTM are derived from human umbilical mesenchymal stem cells, which are known to contain a greater number of proteins than exosomes from non-stem cell sources. About 20/20: 20/20 BioLabs develops and commercializes innovative laboratory tests for the early detection and the proactive management of chronic disease risk. It offers a multi-cancer early detection blood test available in the U.S., which can be accessed at home or at retail locations. This quarter, 20/20 also expects to introduce a new blood test for monitoring chronic inflammation, which contributes to eight of the ten leading causes of death in America, as well as skin disorders. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on beliefs, assumptions and information currently available. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: 'may,' 'will,' 'could,' 'would,' 'should,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'estimate,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'ongoing' or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the launch and commercialization of new products and tests by XAGE and 20/20; the structure, timing and completion of the proposed merger with 20/20 (the 'Merger'); expectations regarding the ability of the combined company to meet the Nasdaq initial listing rules; and the future operations and products of the combined company. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove to be accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results, including, among others, risks related to (i) the risk that the conditions to the closing of the proposed Merger (the 'Closing') are not satisfied, including the failure to timely obtain stockholder approval for the transaction, if at all; (ii) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed Merger and the ability of each company to consummate the proposed Merger; (iii) risks related to XAGE's ability to maintain its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and to manage its operating expenses and its expenses associated with the proposed Merger pending the Closing; (iv) risks related to the failure or delay in obtaining required approvals from any governmental or quasi-governmental entity necessary to consummate the proposed Merger; (v) the risk that as a result of adjustments to the exchange ratio, each company's stockholders could own more or less of the combined company than is currently anticipated; (vi) risks related to the market price of XAGE's common stock relative to the value suggested by the exchange ratio; (vii) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed Merger; (ix) risks related to the inability of the combined company to obtain sufficient additional capital to continue to advance the commercialization, development and marketing of its products; (x) risks associated with the possible failure to realize certain anticipated benefits of the proposed Merger, including with respect to future financial and operating results; (xi) the risk that the concurrent financing is not consummated prior to the Closing; (xii) risks related to the diversion of management's attention from our ongoing business; (xiii) the risk of unknown liabilities arising after the Merger; (xiv) the ability to recognize anticipated benefits from our commercial products, R&D pipeline, distribution agreements, changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xv) the possibility that we may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, and (xvi) other risks and uncertainties, those described under the header 'Risk Factors' in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by XAGE with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') on March 31, 2025, and in our other reports filed with the SEC. Most of these factors are outside of XAGE's control and are difficult to predict. Furthermore, if the forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame or at all. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. No Offer or Solicitation This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor a solicitation of any vote or approval with respect to the proposed transaction or otherwise. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law. Additional Information and Where to Find It This communication relates to the proposed Merger involving 20/20 and XAGE and may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed Merger. In connection with the proposed Merger, XAGE has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the 'Form S-4') that contains a proxy statement (the 'Proxy Statement') and prospectus. This communication is not a substitute for the Form S-4, the Proxy Statement, or for any other document that XAGE may file with the SEC and or send to XAGE's stockholders in connection with the proposed Merger. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF XAGE ARE URGED TO READ THE FORM S-4, THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT XAGE, THE PROPOSED MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Form S-4, the Proxy Statement and other documents filed by XAGE with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at Copies of the documents filed by XAGE with the SEC will also be available free of charge on XAGE's website at or by contacting Bryan Cassaday at bcassaday@ Participants in the Solicitation XAGE, 20/20, and their respective directors and certain of their executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from XAGE's stockholders with respect to the proposed Merger under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of XAGE is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents that may be filed from time to time with the SEC. 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