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US SEC to seek Sebi's cooperation 'crack' Infosys case

US SEC to seek Sebi's cooperation 'crack' Infosys case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Infosys said it is also "aware of a securities class action lawsuit" that has been filed against the company in a federal court in the US, based on the generalised allegations in the anonymous complaints. The company intends to defend itself vigorously in such a lawsuit.

US SEC starts probe into Infosys whistleblower charges

US SEC starts probe into Infosys whistleblower charges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

"The company has been in touch with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the anonymous whistleblower complaints (anonymous complaints) and has learnt that the SEC has initiated an investigation into this matter. The company will cooperate with the SEC's investigation," Infosys said in a statement.

Sikka looks to tap Infy co-founders' expertise

Sikka looks to tap Infy co-founders' expertise

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Reaches out to Kris Gopalakrishnan to mentor the company's science and technology initiatives.

IOC's Bach warns FIFA of 'painful' reforms

IOC's Bach warns FIFA of 'painful' reforms

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

"We can only encourage FIFA to continue (with) the reforms which have been initiated, we cannot give detailed advice of what to do but we appreciate there is a readiness for reforms".

Softball to give Tokyo 2020 symbolic start

Softball to give Tokyo 2020 symbolic start

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

A softball game in Fukushima prefecture will give the Tokyo 2020 Olympics a symbolic start

IOC lifts restrictions imposed on India with regards to hosting international events

IOC lifts restrictions imposed on India with regards to hosting international events

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

In a letter addressed to Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra, IOC's Director (Olympic Solidarity and NOC Relations) James Macleod expressed the world body's satisfaction with the written guarantee from the Indian government on the issue.

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.

Will Sikka be the costliest boss of an Indian IT company?

Will Sikka be the costliest boss of an Indian IT company?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Sikka's remuneration will likely be comparable to CEOs of global giants like IBM and HP.

Verma pleads with ICC to stop BCCI's 'representative' Srinivasan from attending meet

Verma pleads with ICC to stop BCCI's 'representative' Srinivasan from attending meet

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

After threatening to file a contempt petition in the Supreme Court, unrecognised Bihar Cricket Association secretary Aditya Verma wrote to ICC President Alan Isaac, pleading with him to stop sidelined BCCI chief N Srinivasan from attending the governing body's Executive Board meeting in Dubai.

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Rediff.com31 May 2020

COVID-19 has propelled him into a place in the sun that he could only have hoped for.

For the first time, refugee team to compete at Olympics

For the first time, refugee team to compete at Olympics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

A team of refugees that will compete at this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics could number as many as 10 athletes, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Wednesday.

Vishal Sikka seen in fray for Infy CEO post

Vishal Sikka seen in fray for Infy CEO post

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Quits as SAP board member; had made presentations before Infy board in January.

IPL Extras: 'Has the ICC become India Cement Cricket?'

IPL Extras: 'Has the ICC become India Cement Cricket?'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Aditya Verma has written to the ICC president Alan Isaac urging the parent body to stop N Srinivasan from attending next month's ICC Executive Board meeting as its first chairman.

Vishal Sikka is Infy's first non-founding CEO

Vishal Sikka is Infy's first non-founding CEO

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Ending all speculation, Infosys, India's second largest IT services company today announced Vishal Sikka, the former chief technology officer and member of executive board at enterprise software maker SAP, as the new CEO & MD.

Srinivasan set to represent BCCI at ICC meeting in Dubai

Srinivasan set to represent BCCI at ICC meeting in Dubai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Under-fire N Srinivasan is all set to attend the International Cricket Council's executive board meeting in Dubai on April 9-10 as BCCI's "representative" despite being sidelined from the Board of Control for Cricket in India's affairs following a Supreme Court directive.

Tough times ahead for boxing?

Tough times ahead for boxing?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Boxing could be knocked out of the next Olympic Games if the International Olympic Committee is not satisfied problems with the sport's finances and governance are sorted out, IOC President Thomas Bach warned on Sunday.

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Over 2.52 lakh who were in close contacts with patients had been traced with over 1.85 lakh others still under medical observation.

Mani moots seven members in ICC ExCo to cut 'Big 3' veto power

Mani moots seven members in ICC ExCo to cut 'Big 3' veto power

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Welcoming ICC's move to defer a decision on its governance and financial revamp plan, former president Ehsan Mani has insisted on increasing the number of Executive committee members from five to seven so that the 'the Big 3' do not have a veto on any matter.

India may miss out on 2010 World Cup: FIH

India may miss out on 2010 World Cup: FIH

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

As if the failure to make it to the Beijing Olympics was not bad enough, India could miss out on hosting the 2010 men's hockey World Cup as well if the FIH is not satisfied with the steps taken to revive the game in the country.

'Shocked' Ukraine Olympic chief Bubka urges end to violence

'Shocked' Ukraine Olympic chief Bubka urges end to violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Ukrainian Olympic Committee chief and former pole vault champion Sergey Bubka on Wednesday called for an end to violence in his country as Ukraine's athletes struggled to focus on competing at the Sochi Winter Games.

Monetary policy specialist Patra is new RBI dy guv

Monetary policy specialist Patra is new RBI dy guv

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Patra, as executive director of the central bank, was the principal advisor to the Monetary Policy Department since July 2012.

'IOA must seek Govt. nod for 2022 CWG boycott'

'IOA must seek Govt. nod for 2022 CWG boycott'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju says the Indian Olympic Association cannot take a unilateral decision about pulling out of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games following the omission of shooting from the event's roster.

Two Russians appeal ban from Rio Olympics

Two Russians appeal ban from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Russian swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev have launched an appeal against the ruling banning them from next month's Rio Olympic Games even though they have never failed a doping test.

India eyes more revenue; Big 3 set to take over ICC at board meeting

India eyes more revenue; Big 3 set to take over ICC at board meeting

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

It will be a 'three versus seven' fight at the ICC meeting in Dubai, with the BCCI, Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board having prepared a 'Position Paper' that will allow three boards to control the parent body's functioning.

IOC to start discussions on possible Tokyo 2020 postponement

IOC to start discussions on possible Tokyo 2020 postponement

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The IOC will hold discussions that will include an option of putting back the July 24 start date or even moving the Games by a year or more due to the global coronavirus outbreak, but said cancelling the Games would not solve problems or help anybody. They have raised several issues in the past week with the IOC, including athletes' inability to prepare due to restrictions caused by the virus and their overall safety.

Sebi starts probe against Infosys, BSE too has questions

Sebi starts probe against Infosys, BSE too has questions

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Leading exchange BSE on Wednesday asked Infosys to explain why it did not make a disclosure about a whistleblower complaint which alleged that the company's top executives were following "unethical practices" to shore up profits through irregular accounting ways.

ICC chief Shashank Manohar defers resignation

ICC chief Shashank Manohar defers resignation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

According to report, he will continue to serve as ICC Chairman 'to enable a smooth transition'.

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.

International Olympic Committee suspends IOA, say reports

International Olympic Committee suspends IOA, say reports

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

According to Associated Press, the IOC executive board imposed the sanctions on Tuesday after the Indian Olympic Association failed to comply with the world body's directive to hold its elections, scheduled for Wednesday, under the Olympic Charter.

IOC suspends IOA, say reports

IOC suspends IOA, say reports

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

According to Associated Press, the IOC executive board imposed the sanctions on Tuesday after the Indian Olympic Association failed to comply with the world body's directive to hold its elections, scheduled for Wednesday, under the Olympic Charter.

Dalmiya says he will represent BCCI at ICC meet

Dalmiya says he will represent BCCI at ICC meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Jagmohan Dalmiya said he will attend ICC executive board, development board and annual conference on behalf of the BCCI.

Greek athletics federation wants wrestling kept in Games

Greek athletics federation wants wrestling kept in Games

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The Greek athletics federation (SEGAS) joined on Tuesday the chorus of opposition to an International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board recommendation to drop wrestling from the Olympic Games.

Wrestling remains in contention for spot in 2020 Olympics

Wrestling remains in contention for spot in 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Wrestling remained in contention for a place in the 2020 Olympics as the sport was on Wednesday shortlisted along with two other disciplines by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for a final vote in September.

Unlikely allies Iran, Russia, U.S. unite to save wrestling

Unlikely allies Iran, Russia, U.S. unite to save wrestling

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The United States, Iran and Russia may be at odds over issues including Syria's civil war and Tehran's nuclear ambitions, but on Tuesday their wrestling teams formed an unlikely coalition at the United Nations to keep their sport in the Olympics.

Will improve business with new growth avenues: Infosys CEO

Will improve business with new growth avenues: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Chief Operating Officer UB Pravin Rao said the company will be back to historic performance levels in a couple of years.

Sports Minister writes to IOC seeking wrestling review

Sports Minister writes to IOC seeking wrestling review

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday wrote to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), urging the world body's Executive Board to reconsider its decision to remove wrestling from the 2020 Summer Games roster.

Bindra urges ICC to probe Srinivasan

Bindra urges ICC to probe Srinivasan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Former BCCI president IS Bindra has appealed to the directors on the ICC's executive board and its Development International Board to probe N Srinivasan for allegedly violating the Ethics Code of the game's governing body.

Sunil Mittal global industry body's vice chairman

Sunil Mittal global industry body's vice chairman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Mittal becomes the third business person from India in the history of ICC to be appointed on the ICC Executive Board.

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Three senior athletics officials have had their provisional suspension from the sport extended by the IAAF's Ethics Board as it continues its investigation into their alleged involvement in a suspected cover-up of Russian doping cases.