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Complaint filed against countries boycotting boxing worlds

Complaint filed against countries boycotting boxing worlds

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A total of 11 countries are boycotting the championships due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian boxers.

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'The IOC was not consulted about the OCA decision with regard to the Asian Winter Games and was not involved in the decision-making process.'

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.

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.

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Bach's latest statement goes against Olympic principles.'

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russia from the Olympic Games

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.

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.

Will India host the World Athletics Championships 2027?

Will India host the World Athletics Championships 2027?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

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.

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.

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 starts selling 5-kg LPG cylinders at kirana stores

IOC starts selling 5-kg LPG cylinders at kirana stores

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

After making it available at petrol pumps, the convenient 5-kg cooking gas (LPG) cylinder will now be available at kirana stores and supermarkets in select cities.

12 killed in stampede at Madagascar's national stadium

12 killed in stampede at Madagascar's national stadium

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A stampede of sports fans trying to enter Madagascar's national stadium for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games killed 12 and injured around 80.

'IOC chief Bach wants India to win more Olympic medals'

'IOC chief Bach wants India to win more Olympic medals'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach, who is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month, feels that a huge country like India should win more Olympic medals and aim to become a sporting powerhouse in the future

IOC proposes meeting with Malhotra-led IOA

IOC proposes meeting with Malhotra-led IOA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The International Olympic Committee proposed to hold a meeting with Indian Olympic Association and government representatives while maintaining that it would consider lifting of the ban on India only if the IOA holds elections solely under the Olympic Charter.

IOC is No. 1 in Asia Pacific

IOC is No. 1 in Asia Pacific

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Indian Oil Corporation has been ranked as the number one oil trading company amongst national oil companies in the Asia Pacific region.\n

R S Butola to head IOC

R S Butola to head IOC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

ONGC Videsh Managing Director Ranbir Singh Butola was selected to head Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest refining and fuel marketing firm.

Petrol sale: IOC losing over Rs 4/litre

Petrol sale: IOC losing over Rs 4/litre

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

IOC and sister PSUs Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum are losing Rs 4.60 on sale of every litre of petrol and Rs 2.33 per litre of diesel currently, IOC director (marketing) G C Dagga told reporters in New Delhi.

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.

Speculation over: IOC chief says India won't bid for 2024 Olympics

Speculation over: IOC chief says India won't bid for 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach laid to rest speculation about India's possible bid for the 2024 Olympics, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not even propose it during their meeting in New Delhi on Monday.

IOC chief says seven-year rule not set in stone

IOC chief says seven-year rule not set in stone

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

An International Olympic Committee rule that forces a sport to wait seven years before it can potentially become part of the Games programme is "more or less obsolete," IOC President Thomas Bach said on Monday.

IOC controversy will be resolved soon: Chautala

IOC controversy will be resolved soon: Chautala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

With the sword of suspension by the International Olympic Committee over its head, the Indian Olympic Association officials met Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday in a bid to resolve the election dispute. A nine-member panel, which included president-designate Abhay Singh Chautala met the minister and urged the government to find a solution to the problem as soon as possible.

IOC to invest $100 million in Sri Lanka

IOC to invest $100 million in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Public sector oil giant Indian Oil Corporation is investing $100 million in its Sri Lankan subsidiary Lanka IOC Ltd during 2004-05 as part of its retail foray in the island country.

IOC to take action over bid claims

IOC to take action over bid claims

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

IOC president Jacques Rogge promised that the IOC would take any necessary action over allegations made about bidding for the 2012 Games.

Blanket ban on Russia for Olympics would not be fair: IOC chief

Blanket ban on Russia for Olympics would not be fair: IOC chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Athletes from one sport should not be punished for the sins of those from another, the IOC president said on Wednesday, cooling speculation that Russia could be banned from the Olympics altogether for systematic doping.

IOC says Ministry-IOA row 'settled'

IOC says Ministry-IOA row 'settled'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The Sports Ministry-IOA row over the tenure limit guidelines has been settled and both have agreed to "work together with mutual respect and understanding", the International Olympic Committee said in a statement.

Why this long jumper is calling IOC 'spineless'

Why this long jumper is calling IOC 'spineless'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford has branded the International Olympic Committee's decision not to impose a blanket ban on Russia at next month's Rio Games as "spineless" and expressed surprise that more athletes were not speaking out.

IOC zeroes in on firm in Thailand

IOC zeroes in on firm in Thailand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

Sri Lanka likely to extend contract with IOC

Sri Lanka likely to extend contract with IOC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

Sri Lanka may extend its contract with Indian Oil Corporation for import of diesel and jet fuel during February-April.

IOC plans cost cut to offset retail losses

IOC plans cost cut to offset retail losses

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country's largest oil refiner and marketing company, is looking to cut operating costs in order to offset the daily loss of Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) due to selling petroleum products at subsidised rates.

Fuel subsidy: IOC losing Rs 151 cr per day

Fuel subsidy: IOC losing Rs 151 cr per day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

State-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC) is losing Rs 151 crore per day in revenues on selling diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene below their imported cost, a company official said on Thursday.

After IOC, govt to sack directors of other oil cos

After IOC, govt to sack directors of other oil cos

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

After getting Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest oil firm, to drop four independent directors and Engineers India Ltd to boot out two, it is now seeking to sack former Power Secretary P Uma Shankar, chartered accountant S Ravi and former BPCL Chairman R K Singh from the board of ONGC.

IOC hints that China's Ye is clean

IOC hints that China's Ye is clean

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hinted on Tuesday that gold medallist swimmer Ye Shiwen of China had not tested positive for any drugs as the doping controversy triggered by her sensational performances refused to abate.