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Denying visas to Pakistan team for Asia Cup hockey could have led to IOC sanctions

Mumbai, July 4: The Indian government has come under pressure over its decision to allow the men's hockey team of Pakistan to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir in Bihar. Many people, including some current and former sports administrators, have urged the government to rescind its decision and to deny the Pakistan team visas to visit India.

Indian Covid vaccines developed with rigorous protocols, global standards: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

New Delhi, July 3: Amid the heating debate over Covid-19 vaccines being linked with sudden deaths, Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Thursday noted that the jabs developed in India “followed rigorous protocols and global standards”.

Harsh Sanghavi leads Ahmedabad's Olympic vision at Laussane headquarters

Lausanne, July 2: Minister of Sports of the State of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi led Ahmedabad's vision of hosting a future Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Olympic Headquarters in Switzerland.

India advance Olympic ambition with high-level dialogue in Lausanne

Lausanne, July 1: A high-level Indian delegation on Tuesday concluded a productive visit to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital, engaging in the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) "Continuous Dialogue" process. This crucial exchange aimed to explore the opportunity and feasibility of India hosting a future edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

IOA delegation advances India's Olympic ambition via high-level dialogue with IOC

Lausanne (Switzerland), July 1: A high-level Indian delegation on Tuesday concluded a productive visit to the Olympic Capital in Lausanne, engaging in the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) “Continuous Dialogue” process regarding the 2036 Olympic Games.

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visits Greece to strengthen bilateral air force ties; receives Guard of Honour upon arrival

Athens, June 25: Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Greece as part of an official visit to Hellenic Air Force General Staff (HAFGS) located at Papagou Military Base in the European nation.

Hockey India celebrates 77th Olympic Day with member units across country

New Delhi, June 23: Hockey India and its member units celebrated the 77th Olympic Day by hosting various sporting events and activities across the country. The events included friendly tournaments, exhibition matches, fitness and training sessions, poster-making and quiz competitions, as well as plantation drives to promote the Olympic values of sportsmanship and camaraderie.

Kristy Coventry takes over as IOC chief, receives golden key from Thomas Bach

Lausanne (Switzerland), June 23: Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry has been officially welcomed as the president of the International Olympic Committee after Thomas Bach handed over the keys of the Olympic House to the former Olympic swimming champion in a handover ceremony held here on Monday.

IPF and WPF merge to form global governing body for pickleball

New Delhi, June 17: The International Pickleball Federation and World Pickleball Federation have been officially merged to establish a fully democratic, IOC-compliant global federation, which will be headquartered in Switzerland.

Newfound mechanism rewires cellular energy processing for drastic weight loss: Study

Washington, DC, June 8: Mice genetically engineered to lack the ability to make the amino acid cysteine, and fed a cysteine-free diet, lost 30 per cent of their body weight in just one week, a new study shows.

Cricket West Indies insists on pathways for its nations' inclusion in Olympics

St. John's (Antigua), May 15: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that the unique configuration of West Indies cricket be fairly accommodated in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding qualification for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Kristy Coventry hails Asia's Olympic role at OCA General Assembly

Beijing, May 13 : The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President-elect Kirsty Coventry declared Asia "a central cog in the Olympic Movement" during her keynote speech at the 45th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly on Tuesday.

Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski appointed Chair of Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032

Lausanne, May 5: International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) member Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski has been appointed as the new Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Brisbane 2032. The appointment was made by IOC president Thomas Bach following a request from president-elect Kirsty Coventry, who stepped down from the role after she was elected IOC president.

Biochar Centre of Excellence launched to empower rural entrepreneurs

Hyderabad, May 5: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a Biochar Centre of Excellence for promoting rural entrepreneurship at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the headquarters of Heartfulness Institute near here on Monday.

India is not following technological revolution in media and entertainment; it is actually leading it: Mukesh Ambani at WAVES

Mumbai, May 1: Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, stated on Thursday that India is at the forefront of the technological transformation in the media and entertainment sector, emphasising that the nation's gowing economy positions it to become a leading global market in this industry.

Indian Oil's net profit jumps 50% to Rs 7,625 crore in Q4FY25; Rs 3 announced as dividend

New Delhi, April 30: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has registered a net profit of Rs 7,265 crores during the January-March quarter (Q4 2024-25), as compared to Rs 4,838 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The net profit grew 50 per cent on a yearly basis.

Pahalgam attack, stark reminder of world's brokenness, wounded nation's soul: Delhi Diocese

New Delhi, April 25: Condemning all forms of violence, the Diocese of Delhi on Friday called the Pahalgam terror attack a stark reminder of the world's brokenness, which wounded the nation's soul.

Pope Francis was a global leader & strong advocate of environment: Archdiocese of Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 21: Reverend Cyril Victor Joseph, Director of the Archdiocese Communication Centre, Archdiocese of Bengaluru, said on Monday that Pope Francis was a global leader who reached out to the poor, showed deep concern for the environment, and raised ethical concerns about Artificial Intelligence (AI).

IAF wraps up multinational exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece

Andravida, April 13: In a display of precision, cooperation, and operational strength, the Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded its participation in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, hosted by the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) at Greece's Andravida Air Base.

Who's going to pay price to bring back manufacturing in US, asks Biocon MD amid possibility of tariffs on pharma

New Delhi, April 11: Siddharth Mittal, CEO and Managing Director of Biocon Limited, on Friday questioned who would pay the price to shift their establishments to the US where pharma manufacturing costs are higher than in India and China.

LA 2028: Cricket will feature six teams each in men's and women's events

Lausanne, April 10: Cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will be played in the T20 format, with six teams competing in both the men's and women's tournaments, the Organisers said.

Odisha govt signs multiple MoUs attracting huge investments

Bhubaneswar, April 8: The Odisha government on Tuesday signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) attracting huge investments to the state during the second day of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's two-day visit to New Delhi.

Odisha Chief Minister's two-day Delhi visit yields significant outcomes

New Delhi, April 8: The two-day visit of the Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to the national capital has culminated in a series of significant outcomes aimed at bolstering the state's industrial landscape.

Kirsty Coventry: An athlete, advocate, and architect to lead IOC into future

Beijing, April 2: The moment Kirsty Coventry stood in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members in January, her words carried the weight of a lifetime spent defying limits. "I've lived the transformative power of sport," she said, her voice steady but charged with the conviction of an athlete-turned-stateswoman.

Pralhad Joshi highlights India's significant growth in renewable energy sector

New Delhi, April 1: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed a press conference on Tuesday and explained India's progress in the renewable energy sector over the past year.

IAF's Su-30 MKI to display skills in multinational exercise in Greece

New Delhi, March 30: Aiming to hone skills against a dozen other counterparts, including the US, Israel, and France, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in biennial multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25, starting in Greece from Monday, an official said.

IAF's Su-30 MKI fighters to join air exercise in Greece from tomorrow

New Delhi, March 30: Aiming to hone pilots' skills and exchange tactical knowledge, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in a biennial multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25, starting in Greece from Monday, an official said.

IAF to participate in Multi-national air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece

New Delhi, March 30: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. The exercise will take place at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March 2025 to 11 April 2025. The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters along with combat enabler IL-78 & C-17 aircraft, according to the Defence Ministry.

Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman IOC President in 131-year history

New Delhi, March 20: Former Zimbabwean Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry has become the new President and the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee in its 131-year history. She was recently seen attending the India vs. Australia semi-final match during the Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai, on the invitation of ICC Chairman Jay Shah, a press release said.

Jay Shah and IPC congratulate Coventry on becoming first female IOC president

New Delhi, March 20: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) congratulated Kirsty Coventry on becoming the first female president of the International Olympic Council (IOC) in Costa Navarino, Greece on Thursday.

Kirsty Coventry becomes first female president of IOC

Costa Navarino (Greece), March 20: Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in IOC history, following 1 round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece on Thursday.

IOC Session approves boxing's inclusion in 2028 LA Olympics

Costa Navarino (Greece), March 20: Boxing has been included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games (LA28) sports programme after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unanimously voted for the move during the 144th Session meeting on Thursday.

'Extremely grateful': Thomas Bach on being named IOC's honorary president for life

Olympia (Greece), March 20: Thomas Bach was elected Honorary President for Life of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a position he will take up when his term of office as IOC President ends after June 23.

Sharad Kelkar calls voicing Ravan in 'The Legend of Hanuman' a thrilling experience

Mumbai, March 19: Actor Sharad Kelkar has shared his excitement about voicing the iconic character of Ravan in the animated series “The Legend of Hanuman.”

IOC recommends boxing's inclusion at 2028 LA Olympics

Lausanne, March 17: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board has recommended that boxing be included at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Although the final decision will be made by the IOC at this week's session in Greece, outgoing president Thomas Bach expects it to be given the green light.

IOC's Aditya Aditya highlights cricket's potential Olympic impact, at RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit

Bengaluru, March 15: Aditya Aditya, Head of Media Business Strategy & Intelligence at the International Olympic Committee, highlighted the impact of including cricket in the Olympics and the potential of AI in revolutionising the viewer experience at the quadrennial extravaganza.

IOC's Aditya highlights cricket's potential Olympic impact and AI's role in fan engagement

Bengaluru, March 15: Aditya Aditya, Head of Media Business Strategy & Intelligence at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), highlighted the impact of including cricket in the Olympics and the potential of AI in revolutionising the viewer experience at the quadrennial extravaganza.

Tusshar Kapoor drops a BTS video from 'Dus June Ki Raat'

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