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IOC seeks refund of HPL earnest bid money

IOC seeks refund of HPL earnest bid money

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

HPL management's control will go to the promoter who gets access to the 155 million shares block.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Pulwama fallout: IOC takes away 2 quotas, spares 14 at Delhi shooting World Cup

Pulwama fallout: IOC takes away 2 quotas, spares 14 at Delhi shooting World Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

This was announced by the ISSF president Vladimir Lisin during his address to the season-opening World Cup at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.

IOC reprimands Wrestling for breaking Olympic campaigning rules

IOC reprimands Wrestling for breaking Olympic campaigning rules

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Wrestling, hoping to win back its spot in the 2020 Olympics, was reprimanded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week for breaking campaigning rules last month, officials said on Friday.

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Double Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva, a fierce critic of a Russian track and field ban at the Rio Olympics, was elected an International Olympic Committee member on Sunday but a third of the votes were against her.

IOC to probe corruption charges against Kalmadi

IOC to probe corruption charges against Kalmadi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The IOC's Ethos Committee will look into the charges of corruption against Indian Olympic Committee president Suresh Kalmadi in the organisation of the Commonwealth Games.

IOC disqualifies four Russians from London Olympics over doping

IOC disqualifies four Russians from London Olympics over doping

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The IOC said all four -- Victoria Valyukevich, a triple jumper who was eighth in the women's competition, hammer throwers Gulfiya Khanafeeva and Mariia Bespalova, and weightlifter Khadzhimurat Akkaev, who did not compete due to a back injury, had tested positive for anabolic steroid turinabol.

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang to be India's Chef de Mission

Paris Olympics: Gagan Narang to be India's Chef de Mission

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IOA also announced that Sindhu, India's only woman athlete to win back-to-back Olympic medals, will be the flag bearer of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony on July 26, alongside ace table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal.

Boxer Nikhat Zareen's Olympic dream shattered

Boxer Nikhat Zareen's Olympic dream shattered

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen (50kg) bowed out of the Olympic Games after a shock defeat to Asian Games gold-medallist Wu Yu of China on Thursday.

IOC stake sale decision deferred after Oil Ministry opposition

IOC stake sale decision deferred after Oil Ministry opposition

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

While Moily refused to elaborate on the reasons for the deferment, sources said his ministry had raised concerns over pricing of IOC shares.

Tweet away, IOC tells London athletes

Tweet away, IOC tells London athletes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Athletes at next year's London Olympics can blog and post comments on Twitter as long as it is not done for commercial purposes, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said.

IOA's 'elected office-bearers' have no legitimacy: IOC

IOA's 'elected office-bearers' have no legitimacy: IOC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

The International Olympic Committee has refused to recognise the elections conducted by the suspended Indian Olympic Association, saying the 'so-called' office-bearers have no legitimacy.

Wrestling on track for Olympic return, says IOC's Bach

Wrestling on track for Olympic return, says IOC's Bach

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Wrestling, axed from the 2020 Olympic programme by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in February, has a good chance of coming back after making sweeping changes, IOC vice-president Thomas Bach said.

IOC encashes Rs 50 cr bank guarantee

IOC encashes Rs 50 cr bank guarantee

Rediff.com5 May 2009

IOC encashed the bank guarantee Kingfisher had given for buying aviation turbine fuel or ATF for its fleet of 75 aircraft, 10 days ago, industry sources said. As on April 20, the private air-carrier owed IOC about Rs 160 crore (Rs 1.6 billion) in fuel bills. It sent a cheque of this amount to IOC but the cheque bounced, forcing IOC to encash the bank guarantee.

IOA-IOC meet postponed as differences persist

IOA-IOC meet postponed as differences persist

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The joint meeting between the representatives of the suspended Indian Olympic Association, the Sports Ministry and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), to find a way in resolving the issue that led to India's ban from the Olympics, is likely to get postponed for the second time in two months.

Wrestling wins IOC vote for 2020 Olympic Games

Wrestling wins IOC vote for 2020 Olympic Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Wrestling was welcomed back into the Olympic fold on Sunday after a seven-month exile.

IOC losing Rs 189 cr per day

IOC losing Rs 189 cr per day

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

State-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC) today said it is losing Rs 189 crore per day on selling auto and cooking fuel below cost as global crude oil prices shot up to USD 102 per barrel.

Why the IOC banned the Indian Olympic Association

Why the IOC banned the Indian Olympic Association

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The ban means an effective end to funding from the IOC to the national Olympic committee (IOA), no Indian officials attending Olympic meetings and Indian athletes banned from competing at the Olympics under their country's flag.

IOC discusses more crackdowns on drugs cheats before Olympics

IOC discusses more crackdowns on drugs cheats before Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Leading sports powerbrokers gathered at the International Olympic Committee's headquarters on Tuesday morning to discuss further crackdowns on drug cheats before the Rio Games.

Wrestling wins IOC vote for 2020 Olympic Games

Wrestling wins IOC vote for 2020 Olympic Games

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Wrestling was welcomed back into the Olympic fold on Sunday after a seven-month exile.

Controversial sports code delays India's IOC return

Controversial sports code delays India's IOC return

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

India appears no closer to a return to the Olympic fold as officials from the country's Olympic association and sports ministry bicker over a controversial government sports code.

IOC instructs international federations to examine India

IOC instructs international federations to examine India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The International Olympic Committee has asked international sports federations to carefully examine the "complicated" situation in India in the wake of IOA's suspension and take appropriate action to "protect the autonomy of the national federations" in the country.

Rogge to stand again as IOC President

Rogge to stand again as IOC President

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge informed his organisation's members on Friday he intends to stand for a second term in office, the IOC said. IOC spokeswoman Emmanuelle Moreau said the 66-year-old Rogge, first elected in 2001 for an eight-year term, has sent a letter to all members saying he would run for a second term during the election to be held next year in Copenhagen, Denmark.

IOC criticises BCCI for attacking press freedom

IOC criticises BCCI for attacking press freedom

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come down heavily on Indian cricket authorities for preventing a section of the international news media from covering the ongoing Test series between India and England.

PIX: Taiwan celebrates badminton victory against China

PIX: Taiwan celebrates badminton victory against China

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Taiwan supporters celebrated their country's first gold medal at the Paris Games on Sunday during a badminton doubles final that took place without their national flag.

IOC likely to enter S Africa

IOC likely to enter S Africa

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate decision and other global trends will be the major driving factors for determining movement in the domestic equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Besides, factors like trading activity of foreign investors, global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also influence trading.

Chautala offers to resign if IOC disapproves his elevation

Chautala offers to resign if IOC disapproves his elevation

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Abhay Singh Chautala on Thursday offered to relinquish the life presidency of the Indian Olympic Association, but only if the International Olympic Committee has reservations about his elevation to the position.

Indian Olympic Association should accept IOC directive: Randhir Singh

Indian Olympic Association should accept IOC directive: Randhir Singh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

International Olympic Committee's member in India, Randhir Singh on Wednesday asked the officials of suspended Indian Olympic Association to accept the IOC's directive to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections or face further action from the world body.

IOC, Tata Motors ink marketing pact

IOC, Tata Motors ink marketing pact

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd have entered into a strategic alliance for initiating joint marketing activities including the setting up of Tata authorised service stations in select IOC retail outlets.

Sri Lanka scraps 2nd deal, to re-acquire IOC's oil tanks

Sri Lanka scraps 2nd deal, to re-acquire IOC's oil tanks

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sri Lanka will re-acquire 99 World War II-era oil storage tanks leased to Indian Oil Corporation in the eastern port district of Trincomalee, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila announced on Wednesday.

Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?

Will heavy security dampen party vibes at Paris 2024?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

As Paris makes final preparations for the Summer Olympics, the grand opening ceremony along the river Seine on Friday has created an unprecedented security challenge that organisers hope won't dampen the party vibe

Valieva positive test was mix-up with grandfather's heart drug: IOC

Valieva positive test was mix-up with grandfather's heart drug: IOC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Denis Oswald, the International Olympic Committee's permanent chair of the disciplinary commission, said Valieva claimed there was a mix-up at a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing into whether she should be allowed to continue competing.

IOC postpones Indian Olympic Association elections by a month

IOC postpones Indian Olympic Association elections by a month

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

The Indian Olympic Association's election, the last step in the road map to pave the way for India's return to the Olympic fold, can now be held only in late September after the IOC on Saturday came up with a fresh schedule to complete the entire process.

Meet the first Indian woman to be elected as IOC member

Meet the first Indian woman to be elected as IOC member

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday announced that Nita Ambani, has been elected as an individual member of the IOC, and will become India's first woman to join the prestigious body.

Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj

Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday lauded World Athletics' decision to award USD 50,000 to all its gold-medallists in the Paris Olympic Games and said he would like to see such incentive being given in other global competitions as well.

LPG consumers need not panic: IOC, BPCL

LPG consumers need not panic: IOC, BPCL

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

IOC has asked consumers to book LPG refill through IVRS or SMSes so that refills reach genuine users.

IOC, Kogas sign pact to explore oil, gas opportunities

IOC, Kogas sign pact to explore oil, gas opportunities

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The joint venture will participate in exploration and production of gas and oil globally. It will also develop natural gas infrastructure projects.

IOC announces 2 more Olympic doping cases

IOC announces 2 more Olympic doping cases

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

The IOC says a Russian cyclist and Colombian track and field athlete have failed Olympic drug tests.

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

North Korea will take part in the next two Olympic Games in Japan and China, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Saturday after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.