IPS officer Ingit Pratap Singh clinched a gold medal in the 10-metre air rifle event at the World Police and Fire Games, fulfilling a childhood dream nurtured by his father's early encouragement. Despite setbacks in his initial army aspirations, Singh's passion for serving the country led him to the IPS.
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Lalit Modi, the former IPL chairman, admitted to intentionally violating broadcasting regulations during the inaugural IPL match in 2008 to maximize viewership, overriding Sony's exclusive rights. Despite potential legal repercussions, Modi prioritized widespread access to ensure the tournament's success. This decision later led to contract disputes, investigations, and legal proceedings against Modi regarding alleged favoritism towards World Sports Group.
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