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Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Topic: NADA

‘Low testing, poor awareness’: India poised for sporting glory, but inept anti-doping mechanism a hurdle

India ranks third globally in anti-doping violations, but National Anti Doping Agency chief says agency is 'knocking on right doors'.

WADA suspends India’s dope testing lab for 6 months for not meeting international standards

It came as a surprise for the sports ministry which claimed the World Anti-Doping Agency's concerns were duly addressed.

BCCI could now be open to queries under RTI Act after agreeing to NADA norms

By coming under the ambit of the anti-doping agency, the BCCI has effectively become a National Sports Federation despite being a financially autonomous body.

Cricketers to be tested by NADA as BCCI agrees to come under anti-doping agency’s ambit

The BCCI had been vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, claiming that it is an autonomous body and does not rely on government funding.

How India’s dope-testing establishment is failing our athletes

The recent spate of positive dope tests by athletes is not just a reflection of NDTL’s quality, but also NADA’s failure to implement its policies effectively.

Centre seeks legal view to find ways to control BCCI

The move comes amid a tussle between the government and the BCCI over the jurisdiction of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on the cricket body.

Anti-doping row: BCCI’s stance feels immoral to an ardent fan

The BCCI says it follows the ICC anti-doping code, and that NADA has no jurisdiction over it because it is not a national sports federation.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

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.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

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.