Moscow, May 8 (IANS) Moscow is disappointed by the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to maintain sanctions against Russian athletes, Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov said on Friday.”We are disappointed by this decision, we generally regret this decision,” Peskov said, commenting on the IOC’s move to keep in place the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee’s membership and recommendations on sanctions against Russian athletes.Peskov added that Russia would continue dialog…
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) World Squash Federation extended its condolences on the demise of its former president and its first honorary life member Narayana Ramachandran, who passed at the age of 77 after a prolonged illness. Ramachandran’s cremation will be held on Friday at the Beasant Nagar crematorium in Chennai.Ramachandran served as WSF President between 2008 and 2016, the first Indian to lead an IOC-recognised international federation. He also served as president of the Indian Olympic …
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Friday said that it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily as domestic gas supply across the country remains stable and adequate.The state-run oil firm said operations remain steady and consistent with normal levels, even amid evolving geopolitical challenges.IndianOil also reassured consumers that there is no shortage and advised against panic booking or stockpiling.“IndianOil continues to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply to h…
Geneva, April 3 (IANS) The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policy on the ‘Protection of the Female Category in Olympic Sport’. Last month, the IOC announced a new policy on the protection of the female (women’s) category in Olympic sport, which explains that, for all disciplines on the sports programme of an IOC event, including the Olympic Games and for both individual and team sports, eligibility for an…
Amaravati, March 10 (IANS) There is no shortage of LPG in Andhra Pradesh, and there is no need for people to be worried, said state Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar on Tuesday. He said in a statement that there are sufficient gas reserves to meet domestic and commercial needs and that there is no problem at present.He directed that district-wise steps be taken to prevent LPG from being illegally diverted to the black market at this crucial time, and that the Joint Coll…
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Shares of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) rose on Thursday after the state‑owned refiner reported close to 60 per cent surge in profits during the December quarter of FY26.Indian Oil posted a 59.3 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 12,126 crore for the quarter, up from Rs 7,610.5 crore in the September quarter. Revenue during the reported quarter increased to Rs 2.04 lakh crore, up about 14.3 per cent from Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the prior quarter.Earnings before interest, t…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the world welcomed the New Year 2026 amid fireworks, celebrations, and renewed hope, leading figures from the global sports fraternity joined in to mark the occasion, sharing messages of love, gratitude, and motivation at the start of the year.Sports icons around the world gave their fans a surprise with New Year celebration photos, where followers got a glimpse of their personal lives.ICC chairman Jay Shah shared a cricket-themed message, wishing everyone a “boundary-…
Beijing, Dec 23 (IANS) The year 2025 marked a turning point for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as Kirsty Coventry, a seven-time Olympic swimming medallist from Zimbabwe, was elected the 10th IOC president. What came over the following months was not a rush of bold declarations, but a measured recalibration of how the IOC listens, decides, and moves forward.Her historic victory on March 20 in Costa Navarino, Greece, shattered a 131-year precedent, making her both the first woman and th…