IOA AGM concludes in Ahmedabad, to focus on governance reforms and athlete Welfare

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:12 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ahmedabad, bringing together representatives of National Sports Federations, athletes’ representatives, and IOA office-bearers to review recent initiatives and outline the roadmap for the Olympic movement in India.

KIBG 2026: Khelo India is giving us a platform like beach games, which is big, says Diu's Prasanna Behindre

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:57 PM

Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) Prasanna Behindre, who won a gold medal in pencak silat, on Friday hailed Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) for providing a platform for youngsters. The Khelo India Beach Games, currently being held in Daman and Diu, has come out as a great opportunity for these sportspersons to showcase their talent and hope to make it to the international stage from there.

Mutual fund data for Dec highlights a maturing investor base: Analysts

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The mutual fund data for December highlights a maturing investor base -- using debt funds tactically for liquidity while staying structurally invested in equities and diversified products for long-term wealth creation, market experts said on Friday.