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Topic: WADA

India ranks third among world’s biggest doping violators in WADA’s latest report

With 152 anti-doping rule violations reported in 2019, India stands behind Russia (167) and Italy (157). Russia was banned from Tokyo Olympics earlier this year.

WADA extends suspension of India’s dope testing lab NDTL by 6 months

WADA first suspended National Dope Testing Laboratory in August 2019 for non-conformation to international standards, and upon a second inspection found it lacking again.

Weightlifter Seema handed 4-year suspension for doping

Seema won a silver medal in the 2017 Commonwealth Championships and finished sixth in the women's 75kg competition at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018.

Why Russia won’t feature at Tokyo Olympics next year or 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup

World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia for 4 yrs. The country won’t be allowed at any major sporting event except Euro 2020, which it will host.

Anti-doping body WADA bans Russia from Tokyo Olympics, other big sports events for 4 years

The World Anti-Drug Agency hasn't banned Russia entirely from competing. Athletes will be allowed to compete in major events only if they are not implicated in positive doping tests.

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.

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

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.