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News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
BCCI Gets Big Relief In New Sports Bill: RTI Scope Narrowed, Administrators' Term Limit Relaxed
Last Updated: In spite of relaxations, the bill mandates a minimum representation of sportspersons in the executive body of every NSF. In a significant move that could redefine sports governance in India, the central government has circulated key amendments to the much-anticipated National Sports Development Bill, offering a major reprieve to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The amended draft notably narrows the scope of the Right to Information (RTI) Act's applicability to sports bodies. When Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha on July 23, 2025, it had a sweeping clause stating that 'a recognised sports organisation shall be considered a public authority under the RTI Act, 2005 with respect to the exercise of its functions, duties, and powers under this Act." However, in a revised version now being circulated among MPs, Clause 15(2) has been altered to state: 'A recognised sports organisation, receiving grants or any other financial assistance from the Central Government… or from a State Government, shall be considered a public authority under the RTI Act, 2005, with respect to utilisation of such grants or any other financial assistance." This subtle yet impactful shift means that sports bodies, including the BCCI, which operate without any financial assistance from the government, will not fall under the RTI Act—thereby maintaining their operational opacity. In spite of these relaxations, the bill mandates a minimum representation of sportspersons in the executive body of every NSF. This includes two athletes of outstanding merit, two members from the athlete committee, and at least four women—an effort to bring athlete voices into the decision-making process. Despite escaping the RTI net, the BCCI will now have to register itself as a National Sports Federation (NSF)—a first for the influential cricket body. With cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, this registration is now mandatory under the Olympic Charter. This paves the way for India's cricket team to participate officially in Olympic events. Key benefits for BCCI Key benefits for BCCI under the New Legislation include Longer Tenures, Greater Stability, as the proposed bill allows sports administrators to enjoy longer terms, relaxing the current Supreme Court-mandated limits of three terms and a maximum age of 70 years. This is seen as a strategic advantage for India, particularly in securing stronger representation in global bodies like the International Cricket Council (ICC), and aligns with India's long-term Olympic ambitions—including the bid for hosting the 2036 Games. It also streamlined dispute redressal as BCCI-related disputes will now fall under the jurisdiction of the National Sports Tribunal, offering a single-window mechanism for resolution. This change will cut down on litigation in multiple courts and provide a faster route to the Supreme Court for appeals. However, matters falling exclusively under the ICC or the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will remain outside the Tribunal's ambit. The BCCI will no longer require the Supreme Court's approval for constitutional amendments—providing flexibility in operations and policy decisions. It can also restructure its Apex Council to align with ICC statutes, without the mandatory inclusion of external members. Though financially self-sufficient, BCCI's recognition as an NSF may make it eligible for certain government benefits, including logistical support for Olympic preparation. With this legislative overhaul, the government appears to strike a balance between autonomy for elite federations like the BCCI and structural reforms aimed at transparency, athlete welfare, and Olympic readiness. However, the exemption from full RTI scrutiny may spark renewed debate over public accountability in Indian sports. The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) is a law in India that grants citizens the right to access information held by public authorities. Enacted to promote transparency and accountability, it empowers citizens to seek information from government bodies and hold them accountable for their actions. The Act mandates public authorities to proactively disclose certain information and respond to information requests within a specific timeframe. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
21 sick with E. coli and food poisoning, including 6 young kids, after ingesting raw milk from Florida farm
Nearly two dozen people, including six young children, were infected with E. coli or Campylobacter infections after drinking raw milk from a Florida farm, according to local health officials. Of the 21 people sickened, seven were hospitalized, including two with severe complications, after consuming the tainted dairy. It's unclear if any of those hospitalized included the young children, who are all under 10 years old. 4 Twenty-one people were sickened after consuming raw milk from a farm in Florida. tonaquatic – Advertisement Officials also didn't specify whether those being treated suffered from E. coli, Campylobacter or both bacterial infections. 'Sanitation practices in this farm are of particular concern due to the number of cases,' public health officials wrote in a state advisory. The farm that sparked the outbreak across central and northeast Florida was not named. Advertisement The bacterial infections can primarily cause various forms of gastrointestinal illnesses and, in severe cases, life-threatening complications like kidney failure. Still, some groups — like vegans who believe dairy farming is unethical — seek out raw milk as a preferred alternative in spite of the risks health officials ceaselessly warn against. 4 The 21 infected reported cases of E. coli and Campylobacter. AP 'We invented pasteurization for a reason. It's maddening that this is happening,' Keith Schneider, a food safety professor at the University of Florida, said. Advertisement In an attempt to cater to the unrelenting raw milk lovers, many states have implemented varying regulations regarding the dairy's sale. Some, bizarrely, permit 'cowshares' where customers can purchase milk produced by designated animals, while others only allow raw milk to be consumed by farm owners and their employees or 'non-paying guests.' 4 Unpasteurized milk isn't heated up to the right temperature to kill bacteria. AP Florida explicitly prohibits the sale and distribution of raw milk for human consumption, so many retailers skirt around the rule by labeling their products as for pets or animals only. Once the carton is out the door, though, it's anybody's game. Advertisement 4 Florida bans the commercial sale of raw milk for human consumption. Pixel-Shot – Between September 2023 and March 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 'one of the largest food-borne outbreaks linked to raw milk in recent US history' that infected more than 160 people in California with Salmonella. The outbreak was linked back to raw milk products from the same dairy, according to the CDC. Unlike Florida, California has limited regulations on the commercial sale of raw milk. With Post wires.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Granny spends big in lavish livestream shopping spree
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE , and R. ARAVINTHAN A 70-YEAR-OLD woman from Henan province, China dedicated nearly all her waking hours to watching livestreamers, resulting in an extravagant expenditure of 200,000 yuan (RM118,726) on jade jewellery, porcelain and health supplements in just three months. Her daughter suspected that the livestreamers had marketed their products to the elderly, China Press reported. The daughter, known only by her surname Wang, decided to check out these livestreams. She discovered that these sellers claimed their goods were being sold below market price. Her mother ignored her advice to not make such purchases. 'When they appreciate in value, I will leave all of them to you someday,' the mother said. Authorities have since taken Wang's report and launched an investigation into online sellers. > Singaporean singer JJ Lin shocked fans when he revealed that he has a heart condition and that he will be taking a break, the daily also reported. Lin, 44, made the announcement during his concert on July 13 in Beijing – the final stop of his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour. He had been diagnosed with heart disease in April last year and was taking medication. 'For the first time, I feel the sands of time flowing faster. How much longer can I sing? I told myself that even if my heartbeat becomes irregular, I will continue to work hard,' he said. Fans pointed out that Lin appeared to be in pain during the show and was seen clutching his abdomen during his performance of No Turning Back that evening. In spite of his condition, Lin completed all 103 concerts in his world tour. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akshay Kumar once revealed why his marriage with Twinkle Khanna works so well: 'We think in two opposite directions... It works very weirdly'
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna have a long marriage. They have different backgrounds. Akshay comes from a simple background. Twinkle grew up in Bollywood. Akshay said their differences strengthen their bond. They respect each other's work. They don't interfere unless asked. Akshay values work-life balance. He learned from a farmer's simple life. He believes true happiness lies in simplicity. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna 's enduring relationship stands as a rare example of love that flourishes through contrast. With over two decades of marriage, two children, and wildly different upbringings—his rooted in simplicity and hers in stardom—the couple continues to strike a balance between individuality and togetherness. In an old conversation, the actor opened up about how these differences have strengthened their bond, offering insights into their partnership, parenting, and personal philosophies. In an old chat with ANI, Akshay spoke about the stark contrast between his and Twinkle Khanna's backgrounds. While he comes from a modest upbringing and describes himself as a simple man from a small town, Twinkle was raised in a polished South Mumbai environment, being the daughter of film legends Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia . Despite thinking and functioning in very different ways, Akshay shared that their relationship thrives because of these differences, not in spite of them. The Khiladi star shared that he and Twinkle Khanna maintain clear boundaries when it comes to work. They don't interfere in each other's professional lives unless asked. If Twinkle seeks his opinion on a column, he reads it and offers honest feedback—but only when invited to do so. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Likewise, he respects her space and expects the same in return, allowing each other the freedom to grow individually. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Reflecting on a recent visit to a village during a shoot, he recalled stopping by a farmer's modest home for tea. Despite the simplicity of their lifestyle, he was struck by the sense of peace and joy that surrounded the family—something he felt often gets lost in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of city life. Their grounded routine, free from stress, served as a reminder that true happiness often lies in balance and simplicity.
RTÉ News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Bohemians brilliant in derby but 'tweaking' can push them on
David McMillan believes a few more tweaks to Bohemians' squad during this summer window are necessary to push them on further after an outstanding display in the Dublin derby victory over Shamrock Rovers on Monday night. Second-placed Bohs came into the game off the back of a damaging defeat at Waterford on Friday but harried and pressed Rovers in the first half at Dalymount Park three days later on route to a 2-0 win. The result puts Alan Reynolds' side nine points behind their derby rivals with two games in hand in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division to give a glimmer of hope to neutrals that a title race might still be a possibility. But looking at the Gypsies' squad, former Dundalk striker McMillan told the RTÉ Soccer Podcast that areas of the squad still need strengthening in spite of their decent run of form in recent weeks, capped by Monday's outstanding display on and off the ball. "Huge credit to Bohemians and the disappointment from (Alan) Reynolds' point of view is that they've lost so many games as well when they can perform as well as that," he said of a team that has remarkably not drawn a single game in the league this season. "I think if they can get a couple of reinforcements in, particularly in defensive areas... particularly with (Seán) Grehan gone, the fact that they've spent most of the season playing centre-mids at full back will tell me still that - and I thought this at the end of last season and I still think it - there's a bit of tweaking needed to that squad, even if it's just bringing in full backs and centre backs to allow those other midfielders to move into midfield. "I don't think they're a million miles away. I thought that at the end of last season and I still think a couple of good signings and they can improve and push on. "Whether they're close enough to challenge Rovers I think is very debatable but certainly from their perspective from where they were earlier in the season, from where Alan Reynolds was at half time in the game in Tallaght a couple of months ago to where he is now, it's brilliant from a Bohs perspective." Reynolds was under huge pressure from the Bohs fanbase at the time that they fell 2-0 down to Rovers in April but their comeback to win that game sparked a strong run which has lifted them up to second. Reynolds was able to enjoy the praise from the fans after Monday's game after being pushed towards the front of the stand by his in-form midfielder Ross Tierney and even indulged in some uncharacteristic Jurgen Klopp-like fist-pumping. His former team-mate Alan Cawley, also speaking on the podcast, expressed delight at the turnaround for the former Waterford boss and ex-Republic of Ireland Under-21 assistant coach. "I'm delighted because I think he has the makings of a really good team but being a really good manager as well. A lot of people know him as a coach," he said. "But I'm delighted to see things working out for him as well and they were brilliant (against Rovers), and if they can carry on that form from now till the end of the season, and they don't have the distraction Shamrock Rovers will have with Europe as well, that might help them also. "So they're in a really good place and if they can just maintain that form, they have a really good chance. But they were brilliant (on Monday night)."
