Last week, the government introduced a Bill in Parliament seeking to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005. It proposes to make important changes in the Act, aimed mainly at improving the operational efficiencies in responding to a natural disaster. The Bill seeks to significantly expand the role and responsibilities of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), especially in guiding state governments and organs of the Centre in dealing with disasters. However, it misses the opportunity to upgrade and strengthen the institutional status of NDMA. This would have empowered the body…
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Paris 2024’s 1st doping case a day before Olympics start: Iraqi judoka fails dope test for anabolic steroids | Sport-others News
Iraq’s 28-year-old judo player Sajjad Sehen has tested positive for two anabolic steroids (metandienone and boldenone) in a sample taken on Tuesday. It was the first doping case at the Paris Olympics 2024 and was announced hours before the opening ceremony started. The International Test Agency (ITA) which oversees the games-time anti-doping program said the judoka is suspended and a disciplinary case is prosecuted. “This means that the athlete is prevented from competing, training, coaching, or participating in any activity during the Olympic Games,” the agency said. The athlete, who…
Repo growth fails to dampen attractiveness for rate sensitive stocks
[ad_1] MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank’s second consecutive month of hike in interest rates has not quelled investor appetite for stocks of interest rate-sensitive companies such as banks, real estate and automobiles. but, Analysts warn that forward rate increases This could result in fewer stocks remaining attractive as investors assess the impact of higher interest rates on demand. Analysts are positive on residential developers in the real estate and auto sectors, but less optimistic about lenders. Mahindra & Mahindra, and are seen as more attractive bets at the moment. Sanjeev Prasad,…