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IOC to import 31 MT crude oil

IOC to import 31 MT crude oil

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

State-run Indian Oil Corporation will import 31.41 million tonnes of crude oil this fiscal, 53 per cent of which would be on term contracts.\n\n\n\n

IOC ban an opportunity to clean the mess: Randhir

IOC ban an opportunity to clean the mess: Randhir

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Former IOA secretary general Randhir Singh said that the IOC's decision to ban the Indian Olympic Association gives an "opportunity" to clean the mess, and insisted that the international body is not against the country but against the system.

Lightning causes fire at IOC terminal

Lightning causes fire at IOC terminal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

No casualty has been reported at the Rajbandh terminal in Burdwan district but locals fear the fire may spread to the HPCL terminal nearby

IOC signs MoC with BSNL

IOC signs MoC with BSNL

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

The Indian Oil Corporation on Tuesday signed a memorandum of collaboration with the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to cross-sell their products and services.

IOC happy with security despite G4S glitch

IOC happy with security despite G4S glitch

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Safety levels for the London Olympics have not been compromised by a major security contractor's failure to find enough staff, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday, less than two weeks before the Games begin.

IOC plans to acquire mid-size E&P firms

IOC plans to acquire mid-size E&P firms

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has come a long way in its 50 years of existence.

IOC net profit down 16%

IOC net profit down 16%

Rediff.com28 May 2010

State-owned Indian Oil Corp on Friday reported a 16 per cent drop in fourth quarter net profit to Rs 55.57 billion (Rs 5,556.77 crore) as it was not fully compensated for selling fuel below cost.

IOC losing Rs 320 crore per day

IOC losing Rs 320 crore per day

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest oil firm, today said it is losing Rs 320 crore (Rs 3.20 billion) a day on fuel sales and may see future projects getting impacted if the current situations continues in 2009. "We are losing about Rs 320 crore a day on sale of petrol, diesel, domestic LPG and PDS kerosene," IOC Chairman Sarthak Behuria told reporters on the sidelines of 5th Asia Gas Partnership Summit in New Delhi.

How IOC can recoup its losses. An open letter

How IOC can recoup its losses. An open letter

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Sudhir Bisht urges R S Butola, chairman of Indian Oil Corporation to take up cudgels on behalf of the shareholding public so that IOC remains a 'profit-making' Fortune 500 company.

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday unveiled its first ever team of refugees which will have 10 members and 12 officials and will compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games under the Olympic flag.

IOC to hike petrol prices by 32 paise

IOC to hike petrol prices by 32 paise

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest fuel retailer, is likely to hike petrol prices by Rs 0.33 per litre from Tuesday. IOC Chairman B M Bansal said international crude oil prices have risen since the last price revision, necessitating an increase in domestic retail prices.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

IOC doubles crude buy on war fears

IOC doubles crude buy on war fears

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

IOC powerless to act against Young

IOC powerless to act against Young

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

The world 400m champion was alleged to have failed a test for the steroid nandrolone before the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

IOC bargains with Chambers

IOC bargains with Chambers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

IOC's largest overseas investment

IOC's largest overseas investment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

In its biggest ever investment abroad, state-run Indian Oil Corporation has clinched a $3 billion deal to develop a gas block in the gigantic South Pars gas field of Iran and sell LNG from it.

IOC plans to cut one sport, add another for 2020 Games

IOC plans to cut one sport, add another for 2020 Games

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

One Olympic sport will learn next month that its Games future is in jeopardy when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) meets to decide the shape of the summer Games from 2020.

Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games

Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Female sport in Afghanistan has been crushed since the Taliban took over from a Western-backed government in August 2021.

'Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed'

'Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ukraine would not rule out boycotting the Olympic Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Paris 2024 Games, its sports minister said.

French Olympic Committee chief steps down ahead of Games

French Olympic Committee chief steps down ahead of Games

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Brigitte Henriques calls on all members of the sports movement to remain mobilised on the essential and paramount objective: the full success of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024.'

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The acquisition of stake in Progress Energy Resources Corp for 1 billion Canadian dollars ($900 million) mark IOC's maiden entry into North America.

IOC insures Athens Games

IOC insures Athens Games

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The IOC has taken out a $170 million insurance policy to cover total or partial cancellation of the 2004 Olympic Games.

No talk of Indian boycott of London Olympics: IOC

No talk of Indian boycott of London Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

A boycott of the London Games because of Dow Chemical's sponsorship has not been mentioned by the Indian Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said.

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Denmark is opposed to Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics next year even under a neutral flag

New IOC president to be picked in 2013

New IOC president to be picked in 2013

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The new International Olympic Committee president will be elected in Buenos Aires after the Argentine capital on Wednesday beat Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur for the right to host the 2013 IOC session.

NTPC, IOC up for stake sale, govt to mop up Rs 13k crore

NTPC, IOC up for stake sale, govt to mop up Rs 13k crore

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Govt to earn Rs 13,000 crore via stake sales in NTPC and IOC.

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, India will seek to showcase its ascendency as a sporting power at the Asian Games, which opens formally on Saturday after an unprecedented one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

India to host 2036 Olympics ?

India to host 2036 Olympics ?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

India 'seriously' considering bid for 2036 Games, says sports minister

Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC

Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Wrestling has introduced drastic changes designed to keep the ancient sport in the Olympic programme, the newly-elected president of the world governing body (FILA) said on Saturday.

Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC

Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Wrestling has introduced drastic changes designed to keep the ancient sport in the Olympic programme, the newly-elected president of the world governing body (FILA) said on Saturday.

World wrestling chief urgesIOA to co-operate for sake of wrestlers

World wrestling chief urgesIOA to co-operate for sake of wrestlers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

UWW boss Nenad Lalovic also said the world body will require a "robust plan" from the stake-holders guaranteeing a "safe environment" where grapplers can report abuse and harassment, and a clear hearing process is in place.

IOC seeks freedom to fix retail fuel rates

IOC seeks freedom to fix retail fuel rates

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

IOC, in the annual performance memorandum it signs with the petroleum ministry, stated that the Navratna oil companies should be granted freedom to fix retail selling price of petrol, diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene.

Prabhjot stars for IOC

Prabhjot stars for IOC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

The dashing India forward scored three goals in a 4-0 win over CISF in the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament.

IOC strips Jones' Sydney medals

IOC strips Jones' Sydney medals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The IOC took back US sprinter Marion Jone's five Sydney 2000 Games medals after she admitted to taking drugs.

India welcome IOC move to meet minister to end deadlock

India welcome IOC move to meet minister to end deadlock

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

India has welcomed the IOC's invitation to attend a meeting at its headquarters in Switzerland and sees it as a positive step towards its return to the Olympic fold, a top government official told Reuters on Friday.

Petrol pumps: IOC seeks 50% partnership with RIL

Petrol pumps: IOC seeks 50% partnership with RIL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Besides IOC, Royal Dutch Shell is believed to have evinced interest in reviving the petrol pumps, industry sources said. Reliance, as part of a two part bid process, had sought expression of interest from IOC, Shell, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum by Friday for a possible partnership for reopening the petrol pumps.

IBA will not be in charge of 2024 Olympics boxing

IBA will not be in charge of 2024 Olympics boxing

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The IOC had stripped the IBA in 2019 of its involvement in last year's Tokyo Olympics due to governance, finance, refereeing and ethical issues. The sport was also not included in the initial programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Malhotra, Randhir pull out of IOC meet

Malhotra, Randhir pull out of IOC meet

Rediff.com9 May 2013

The Indian Olympic Association's acting president V K Malhotra and IOC member in India Randhir Singh are apparently miffed with the world body's changed stance.

IOC seeks hike in petrol, diesel prices

IOC seeks hike in petrol, diesel prices

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

Faced with huge under-recoveries, Indian Oil Corporation on Saturday sought an immediate upward revision of petrol and diesel prices to the the extent of Rs 10.50 paise per litre.