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PCB wants assurances from BCCI over visas

PCB wants assurances from BCCI over visas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

He said that Pakistan would go to India for the ICC events after it got complete assurance about the security and safety of its players and officials.

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to counter India at ICC meeting

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to counter India at ICC meeting

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board has prepared a counter in case the Board of Control for Cricket in India decides to boycott the June 16 World Cup game in Manchester in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.

Pakistan Olympic Association hails IOC decision on revoking quota places from Delhi World Cup

Pakistan Olympic Association hails IOC decision on revoking quota places from Delhi World Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Pakistani shooters were not allowed to participate in the ISSF event in Delhi.

Political infighting threatens Pakistan hopes at Olympics

Political infighting threatens Pakistan hopes at Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

A dispute between the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and the state-operated Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) could threaten the country's participation in London 2012, the head of the POA said on Sunday.

This is how much delayed Tokyo Olympics could cost IOC

This is how much delayed Tokyo Olympics could cost IOC

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The International Olympic Committee expects to bear costs of up to $800 million for its part in the organisation of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, now due to be staged next year, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Thursday. In March, the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government decided to delay the Games, which were due to start this July, for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed 300,000 people worldwide.

ICC agree to split President, Chairman's role

ICC agree to split President, Chairman's role

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The International Cricket Counil's Executive Board has voted to split the role of the President and the Chairman as recommended by the contentious independent governance review headed by Lord Woolf from 2014 onwards.

IOC releases COVID-19 regulations for Tokyo Olympics

IOC releases COVID-19 regulations for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Games' Sport-Specific Regulations (SSR) has been developed jointly by IOC and the IFs to determine the impact of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case and its management in competition formats and structures.

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level.

Research on DRS to be shown to BCCI

Research on DRS to be shown to BCCI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The ICC will send a delegation to India to show the research on ball-tracking by Dr Ed Rosten, an expert in computer vision technology, after the BCCI's objection resulted in the DRS being not put to a vote at the Executive Board meeting in Kuala Lumpur last month.

Will Srinivasan be allowed to take over as ICC chairman?

Will Srinivasan be allowed to take over as ICC chairman?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

With Supreme Court asking Srinivasan to step down for a fair probe into the Indian Premier League betting and fixing scandal, questions are being raised about whether the Tamil Nadu strongman can indeed become the chairman of the International Cricket Council's all powerful executive board.

China claims Covid broke out in world's various parts last year

China claims Covid broke out in world's various parts last year

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

China, besides denying the United States allegations that COVID-19 has emerged from a bio-lab in Wuhan, also rejected that it emanated from a wet market in the central Chinese city from bats or pangolins before infecting humans.

No Needle Policy: IOA's strict diktak for Indian athletes at Asian Games

No Needle Policy: IOA's strict diktak for Indian athletes at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The Asian Games-bound Indian athletes should adhere to the 'No Needle Policy' during the mega-event in Indonesia, the Indian Olympic Association instructed on Wednesday.

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

AAI suspension overshadows archers' stellar 2019 show

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Suspension, internal mudslinging and factionalism overshadowed some stellar performances by Indian archers as the sport went from bad to worse with just a few months left for Tokyo Olympics in an eventful 2019. The biggest blow to Indian archery came in August when World Archery suspended the national federation after two warring groups conducted parallel elections in Delhi and Chandigarh in a clear defiance of the international body's guidelines.

IOA to write protest letter to IOC over Dow's Olympic association

IOA to write protest letter to IOC over Dow's Olympic association

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Amid growing resentment over Dow Chemicals' association with the London Olympics, the IOA's Executive Board decided to write a 'strong' protest letter to the IOC, seeking the removal of the company as a sponsor of the Games next year.

ICC hints Test Championship could be delayed

ICC hints Test Championship could be delayed

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The proposed ICC Test Championship could be delayed with the world body, on Tuesday, conceding that it faced commercial challenges to start the ambitious tournament in 2013.

'It would be fitting to stage a Test Championship play-off'

'It would be fitting to stage a Test Championship play-off'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The possibility of converting the 2013 Champions Trophy to a Test Championship and its Presidential nomination and election process will top the agenda when the ICC's Executive Board holds its fourth and final meeting of the year.

Archery Association of India de-listed by world body

Archery Association of India de-listed by world body

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

AAI has one month to get house in order or face suspension

IMF concludes interview for MD's post

IMF concludes interview for MD's post

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

In a statement, the IMF said French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde and the Mexican economist Agustin Carstens were interviewed by its Executive Board this week.

Strauss-Kahn arrest: IMF board holds meeting

Strauss-Kahn arrest: IMF board holds meeting

Rediff.com17 May 2011

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund held an informal meeting at its headquarters in Washington on Sunday to discuss the fallout of the arrest of its managing director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, on rape charges in New York.

ICC defers scrapping rotational presidents

ICC defers scrapping rotational presidents

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

The ICC on Wednesday deferred a decision on the planned scrapping of the rotational system of presidency but asked next-in-line Pakistan and Bangladesh not to nominate a candidate till a review of its governance structure before the next Executive Board meeting in October.

How India's hockey teams are preparing for Olympics

How India's hockey teams are preparing for Olympics

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Hockey India said it has drawn up a list of competitions both for the senior men and women's teams in the run-up to next year's Tokyo Olympics. The detailed plan involves playing a number of matches against top teams in the world.

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

On October 24, the NSE sought clarification from the IT major on the whistleblowers' allegations and why the company had not disclosed the same to the exchanges.

IOC warns India of a possible ban

IOC warns India of a possible ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday warned India of a possible ban from the Olympics unless it resolves the spat over the country's sports chiefs. After a two-day meeting in Lusanne, the IOC executive board said India will have take care of a number of issues.

BCCI top brass may have to re-think about ICC nominee

BCCI top brass may have to re-think about ICC nominee

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

There was an eerie silence among the who's who of cricket administration regarding what will be the fate of BCCI president N Srinivasan and the board after the honourable Supreme Court gave its observation on Tuesday.

IOC warns of 'appropriate measures' against India

IOC warns of 'appropriate measures' against India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The International Olympic Committee has warned of "appropriate measures" against India in its next executive board meeting this July if the country's sports ministry goes ahead with a legislation which puts a limit on the age and tenure of sports federation heads.

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The development came to light after HI advertised for the position on its official website Wednesday

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Athletes arriving in Tokyo for next year's Olympic Games, postponed from 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be exempt from the 14-day isolation period Japan has imposed on anyone arriving from overseas to help stop the virus spreading.

Spot-fixing ban to be discussed at ICC meet

Spot-fixing ban to be discussed at ICC meet

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

The ban imposed on three Pakistani cricketers for spot-fixing and final evaluation on the readiness of the three host nations for the Cricket World Cup will be on the top of agenda when the ICC Executive Board meets here on February 15-16.

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Infosys pointed out that it is not uncommon for plaintiffs' lawyers to issue press releases or other media communications asking potential plaintiffs to contact them in order to apply for lead plaintiff status in an existing lawsuit. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

BCCI may oppose Howard's candidature as ICC VP

BCCI may oppose Howard's candidature as ICC VP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard's candidature as the International Cricket Council (ICC) vice-president appears to have run into rough weather with the BCCI apparently being reluctant to back him in the executive board meeting on Wednesday.

India contributes $1 million to UN women's body

India contributes $1 million to UN women's body

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

India is one of the founding members of the Executive Board of the UN Women, and is presently serving on the UN Women's Executive Board.

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Swiss federal prosecutors are investigating soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and three other German soccer officials for fraud and money laundering in connection with the award of the 2006 World Cup to Germany.

TT player Soumyajit suspended over rape allegation; dropped from CWG squad

TT player Soumyajit suspended over rape allegation; dropped from CWG squad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

India's table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh has been provisionally suspended by his country's governing body after an 18-year-old woman filed a rape allegation against him with the police.

WADA recommends four-year Russia Olympic ban

WADA recommends four-year Russia Olympic ban

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

A four-year ban would prevent Russia from taking part in next year's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.

Chanda Kochhar joins the ISB board

Chanda Kochhar joins the ISB board

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Three new directors including private sector lender ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and Citigroup South Asia head Mark Robinson have joined the board of Indian School of Business (ISB).

Whistleblower's complaints against Infosys co-founders appalling: Nilekani

Whistleblower's complaints against Infosys co-founders appalling: Nilekani

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Nandan Nilekani said the co-founders have served the company "selflessly" and remain committed to the long-term success of Infosys.

Ajit Rangnekar is the new ISB Dean

Ajit Rangnekar is the new ISB Dean

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The executive board of the Indian School of Business (ISB) has appointed Ajit Rangnekar as the new Dean of the ISB for a term of five years.

India to host 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup

India to host 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

While India will play host to the men's tournament, Spain and the Netherlands have been named as the co-host of the 2022 Women's World Cup scheduled to be held from July 1 to 22.

Why shooters are disappointed...

Why shooters are disappointed...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Shooters Suma Shirur and Deepali Deshpande are unhappy over the sport being left out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Russia faces another Rio ban over dope tests

Russia faces another Rio ban over dope tests

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Russia's weightlifters face being banned from the Rio Olympics, subject to confirmation by the International Olympic Committee, in another collective doping punishment to hit the country.