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Indian Olympic Association mourns Hockey legend Vece Paes' demise
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes.
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At least 27 migrants, refugees dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa
Updated : 7 months ago IST
At least 27 migrants and refugees drowned on Thursday following a tragic shipwreck off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to a statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, marking yet another deadly incident in the perilous Cent
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"Landmark decision long pending": IOA VP Gagan Narang hails National Sport
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Rajya Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Tuesday, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared it.
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"Looking forward to putting our best foot forward": IOA VP Narang India's
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"We had an Executive Committee meeting in the morning, followed by the special General Meeting. I think all the important agendas were discussed and passed very smoothly. We are looking forward to putting our best foot forward in terms of the bid and hoping for the best," Narang told ANI aft
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It is what nation needs to become sporting superpower: IOA CEO Raghuram on
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The bill was introduced by Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to provide a robust legal framework for sports governance in India, promoting transparency, accountability, and athlete welfare.
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IOA President PT Usha delighted with approval to host CWG 2030, confirms h
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha expressed her delight at the approval for India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
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India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid gets IOA nod; Ahmedabad likely host, f
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has approved the submission of the bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 during its latest Special General Meeting (SGM) on Wednesday.
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POCSO court fines IO, issues bailable warrant over delay in filing charges
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In a significant order, a POCSO Special Court presided over by Judge Mona Tardi Kerketta has issued a bailable warrant of Rs 5,000 and imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on the Investigating Officer (IO) for failing to submit a supplementary chargesheet in a pending sexual assault case, despite ha
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IOA to hold special meeting on August 13; 2030 Commonwealth Games bid on t
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will convene a Special General Body Meeting on Wednesday with several key decisions set to shape the organisation's future course.
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IOM sounds alarm over 1.5 million Afghan deportations in 2025
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan faces a major crisis as 1.5 million migrants, nearly half women and girls, are forcibly deported from neighboring countries in 2025. The UN warns of increased risks like poverty and violence, while the caretaker government denies these concerns, claiming women's rights are protec
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IOA Athletes Commission takes first step towards empowering Indian athlete
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
During the meeting, the Commission deliberated on various initiatives aimed at creating an athlete-centric environment within the IOA. A key decision was the establishment of a dedicated Athletes Department within the IOA, which will be staffed with professionals committed to addressing a
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Cabinet approves Rs 30,000 crore as compensation to oil companies for LPG
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved compensation amounting to Rs 30,000 crore to the three Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, BPCL and HPCL) for the under- recoveries incurred on sale of domestic LPG.
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