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World
Human rights groups ask IOC to move the Olympics from China
Tokyo: China’s repression in Tibet, the status of the exiled Dalai Lama, and its treatment of ethnic minorities spurred violent protests ahead of Beijing’s 2008 Olympics. It could happen again. China…
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Business
Diesel price cut for first time in 6 months; petrol unchanged
New Delhi: Diesel price on Thursday was cut for the first time in close to six months after state-owned fuel retailers reduced retail selling rate by 16 paise per litre. Diesel…
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Sports
Bach states intention to run for the second term as IOC President
Lausanne (Switzerland): Thomas Bach said that he is willing to run for a second term as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bach said at the IOC Session on Thursday…
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Sports
IOC ban on players’ protest during Olympics to continue: Report
London: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reportedly confirmed that the ban on athletes protesting during the multi-national event shall continue in the future as well. Protests regarding the death of…
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Sports
It’s 2021 or never for Tokyo Olympics, says senior IOC official
Brussels: The Tokyo Olympics will either take place on the decided dates in 2021 or it will have to be cancelled, according to International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission Chairman Pierre-Olivier…
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Sports
IOC committing upto $800 million for postponed Tokyo Olympics
Lausanne: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Thursday that the IOC is willing to bear up costs of upto $800 million in the organisation of the postponed Tokyo…
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Sports
IOC releases revised Tokyo 2020 qualification principles
New Delhi: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released revised Tokyo 2020 qualification principles according to which allocated quotas remain valid and International Federations (IFs) could extend the age eligibility criteria…
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Sports
IOC sets new deadline for Tokyo Olympics qualification period
Lausanne: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued the new deadline for the qualification period which is June 29, 2021 after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were postponed for a…
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Sports
‘Premature’ to postpone Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief
Washington: International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said it would be “premature” to postpone the Tokyo Games Thursday but admitted the body was “considering different scenarios” as the coronavirus pandemic…
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Sports
Coronavirus scare: IOC forms Joint Task Force
Lausanne: Amid coronavirus outbreak, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Tuesday announced that they have already created a joint task force which involves IOC, Tokyo 2020, the host…
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Business
Slowdown enters oil track: Oil consumption, imports decline
New Delhi: The oil sector seems to be latest addition to the list of sectors facing stress due to the ongoing economic slowdown. For the first time in many months, both…
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News
Tunnel near Al-Aqsa: OIC condemns Israel
NEW DELHI: Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an international body of Muslim nations on Wednesday strongly condemn Israel of opening a tunnel, called “the Pilgrimage Road” beneath a Palestinian neighbourhood…
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Delhi
LPG cylinder to cost Rs 100 less in Delhi from tomorrow
New Delhi: In a respite to consumers, non-subsidised cooking gas cylinders (LPG) will cost Rs 100 less in Delhi, starting tomorrow. According to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), non-subsidised LPG gas…
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News
IOC lifts sanctions imposed on India to host international sporting events
New Delhi [India]: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday lifted the sanctions imposed on India to host international sporting events with immediate effect. The decision was taken after the…
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News
IOC proposes Narinder Dhruv Batra’s name for membership, Hockey India congratulates
New Delhi: Hockey India congratulated Narinder Dhruv Batra, President of Indian Olympic Association, on being proposed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to be elected as its member. While congratulating…
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India
Petrol price down 7 paise, diesel dips 8 paise
New Delhi:Petrol prices declined by 7 paise across the metropolitan cities on Thursday after remaining unchanged for the last two days, data from the Indian Oil Corp’s website showed. In…
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News
IOC suspends India as future host over visa to Pak team
NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee on Thursday cancelled places for the 2020 Tokyo Games shooting competition to be awarded at an event in India after the host country refused…
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Sports
Khelo India Youth Games commences from Wednesday
Pune: An aspiring, sporting and young India will find complete representation in the Khelo India Youth Games, scheduled to take place here from January 9. The prestigious event brings many…
