Five demonstrators were arrested on day four of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday in connection with a climate protest that also called out the sport governing body’s recent policy change that banned transgender athletes from women’s events. Sunday’s race was delayed for more than 45 minutes after a group… Continue reading Climate protests at UCI World Championships call attention to org’s policy on transgender female athletes
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Martina Navratilova rips USTA’s transgender inclusion policy: ‘This is not right and it is not fair’
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova called out the United States Tennis Association (USTA)’s transgender inclusion policy early Sunday morning in response to another post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Navratilova responded to a post from Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) founder Kim Shasby Jones who wrote that “women’s tennis is turning into a laughing… Continue reading Martina Navratilova rips USTA’s transgender inclusion policy: ‘This is not right and it is not fair’
Expect status quo, both for rate and policy stance
Continuing its fight against rising inflation, the US Federal Reserve, in the last week of July, raised interest rates to a 22-year high. It raised the rates by 25 basis points to a range of 5.25-5.5 per cent after pressing the pause button at the previous meeting of its rate-setting body, the Federal Open… Continue reading Expect status quo, both for rate and policy stance
Health ministry working on menstrual policy to ensure safe products
The Union Health Ministry is working on formulating a national menstrual hygiene policy that seeks to ensure access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, improve sanitation facilities, address social taboos and foster a supportive environment. Through these measures, the policy strives to break barriers, eliminate stigma and create a society where menstrual hygiene… Continue reading Health ministry working on menstrual policy to ensure safe products
Policy repo rate likely to see cut from Apirl-June of FY25
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to start cutting the policy repo rate only from the first quarter of the next financial year, 70 per cent of participants said in a Business Standard poll conducted ahead of this week’s monetary policy review. All the 10 respondents expect the six-member of the… Continue reading Policy repo rate likely to see cut from Apirl-June of FY25
Seahawks’ D’Wayne Eskridge, Chiefs’ Charles Omenihu suspended six games for violating NFL’s conduct policy
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D’Wayne “Dee” Eskridge and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu were suspended six games by the NFL Friday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Eskridge, 26, released a statement via his agency in response to the suspension, explaining that a February incident with the mother of his child resulted… Continue reading Seahawks’ D’Wayne Eskridge, Chiefs’ Charles Omenihu suspended six games for violating NFL’s conduct policy
Critical illness policy must cover ailments relevant to your family history
Owing to rising pollution levels, sedentary lifestyles, and changing food habits, the incidence of critical illnesses has skyrocketed. Yet, very few people buy a critical illness cover that can offer them protection against these financially ruinous ailments. A study by PolicyX.com found that of every 100 policies purchased on their platform over the past… Continue reading Critical illness policy must cover ailments relevant to your family history
UP Cabinet approves policy for making state adventure sports destination
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy that aims at making the state a water tourism and adventure sports destination. The Uttar Pradesh Water Tourism and Adventure Sports Policy, 2023, will be valid for 10 years from the date notified by the state government, an official release quoting Tourism Minister Jaiveer… Continue reading UP Cabinet approves policy for making state adventure sports destination
Centre releases draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy on Monday
The government on Monday released the draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) that spells out a nine-point programme to create a conducive ecosystem for the sector, which is crucial for enhancing India’s capability and global competitiveness. A deep tech startup involves early-stage technologies based on scientific or engineering advancements, which are yet… Continue reading Centre releases draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy on Monday
India, developing countries question EU on unilateral trade policy measures
Centre to come up with a single trade body to promote exports: Report WTO ruling against India in tech tariffs dispute with European Union Cricket World Cup Qualifier group A: Windies and Zimbabwe are favourites Road to ODI World Cup 2023: Know all about the Cricket World Cup Qualifier US, India withdraw 6 trade disputes:… Continue reading India, developing countries question EU on unilateral trade policy measures