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Putting intense pressure on the IOA to act against Suresh Kalmadi, the International Olympic Council has shot off another letter to the country`s apex sports body to know what action it has taken on the sacked Commonwealth Games OC Chairman following the court cases. more...
After its over a year of intensive probe, the Central Vigilance Commission has decided to make an exclusive report citing corruption and other grave irregularities allegedly done by government officials in executing Commonwealth Games related projects. more...
Clean Sports India (CSI), a movement for corruption-free sports in India, today demanded that Commonwealth Games scam accused Suresh Kalmadi should not be allowed to return as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president following his release from jail on bail. more...
The BJP believeS the Congress' demand for a ban on the RSS is nothing more than a desperate attempt to turn off the spotlight from the corruption charges it is facing on the 2G spectrum, Commonwealth Games, and Adarsh Housing Society scams. more...
Today came the startling news that two inmates serving life sentences at Delhi's notorious Tihar jail claim that the jail authorities gave them weapons to kill 2 of […] more...
A month ago, when the CBI had arrested three officials of the Delhi Commonwealth Games organizing committee, it was said that it was a matter of days before […] more...
21 Dec, 2010, 07.37PM IST,PTI'We were asked to kill jailed CWG officials', say undertrials Read more on »tihar jail|organising committee|cwg|commonwealth games NEW DELHI: A Delhi Court today took serious note […] more...
The appliation filed by Nishant and Amit, who are facing trial for murder, claimed that they have been under pressure of the Tihar jail officials to eliminate two of the three CWG officials who are in judicial custody. more...
Amid charges of corruption in the Commonwealth Games projects and Adarsh housing society scam, the winter session of Parliament began today with the opposition seeking to raise the issues in the Lok Sabha but with little success. more...
CBI will begin a full-fledged probe into the corruption charges in projects related to the Commonwealth Games after the CAG, CVC and IT department sharedocuments or submit a report on their investigations more...
Joining the list of critics of the scam-tainted Commonwealth Games, yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said allegations of corruption had tarnished the image of the country. On the one […] more...
After all, India is a Country where the Influential Go Scot-Free even for Rape and Murder Some of the best attractions at the Delhi Commonwealth Games, from the Aerostat […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) The beleaguered organisingcommittee chairman Suresh Kalmadi today met Urban DevelopmentMinister Jaipal Reddy, who also heads the group of ministersfor Commonwealth Games, but what exactly transpired in theclosed-door meeting was not known. more...
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday said the "suspicion" of corruption in the Commonwealth Games is on the Organising Committee headed by Suresh Kalmadi and welcomed the […] more...
Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi has promised full support to a panel set up to investigate allegations of graft and mismanagement that plagued the recent Commonwealth Games. more...
The Common Wealth Games Delhi 2010 event concluded successfully without a hitch on Thursday 14th October. The entire country and the whole world (at least the commonwealth of 71 […] more...
The committee, headed by former comptroller and auditor general (CAG) VK Shunglu, will submit its report to the prime minister within three months, a PMO spokespersonn said. more...
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) A day after the CommonwealthGames got over, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) hasresumed its assessment of various projects related to the megasporting event which were mired in allegations of corruption. more...
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) 'Hang me if I am proved guilty,' Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi declared dramatically Monday, even as he ruled out his resignation on the graft charges that have hit the Games preparations, terming this a 'conspiracy against India'. more...
India’s bid document in 2003 for the CWG estimated the cost of hosting the event at Rs18.99 billion. After several revisions the estimates now range from an official figure […] more...
With India’s preparedness for Commonwealth Games coming under intense international scrutiny and the organisers trying to finish work after long-past deadlines, Congress is worried over the image deficit it may cause the party and the government. more...
The 2010 Commonwealth Games has been beset by a raft of problems -- including security, venue and health fears -- ever since Delhi were awarded the event in November 2003. more...
This years Commowealth Games are going to be held in Delhi, India. This is for the first time that CWG will be held in this country. The games […] more...
As the country entered into 2010, the year of Games in Delhi, a debate started--whether India will be in the position to hold successful Commonwealth Games. Soon there […] more...
After missing the deadline repeatedly, the Games committee faces the wrath of the Union Home Minister who visited the venue yesterday. P Chidambaram is reportedly unhappy with the […] more...
Sending out a clear message to the Commonwealth Games organisers that they are under close scrutiny, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Sunday morning, inspected the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium the venue for both the opening and closing ceremonies of the event. more...
Singh's inspection visit comes as part of the series of steps he has taken to streamline and expedite the preparations for the October 3-14 mega event which have been rocked by a spate of corruption allegations. more...
Manmohan Singh today visited the Jawaharlal Nehru sports complex and asked authorities to quickly complete remaining work as people were expecting a "flawless" opening to the Commonwealth Games. more...
After massive corruption charges, missed deadlines, infrastructure woes and security concerns, the Commonwealth Games might finally have a reason to smile. 'Jiyo, Utho, Badho, Jeetho' - The theme […] more...
After massive corruption charges, missed deadlines, infrastructure woes and security concerns, the Commonwealth Games might finally have a reason to smile. 'Jiyo, Utho, Badho, Jeetho' - The theme […] more...
Against the backdrop of construction delays and missed deadlines, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit a few Commonwealth Games venues in New Delhi on Sunday for an on the spot inspection of the facilities. The Prime Minister's inspection visit comes as part of the series of steps he more...
It is unbelievable that in the same city of delhi a Metro Project is finishing on time,,no corruption is reported and common public is not affected due to […] more...
The Organising committee of the XIX Commonwealth Games is trying hard to keep their heads above water, in more ways than one and make it a memorable event. Considering […] more...
Security checks 39 days to go for the CWG and concerns seem to be moving away from the corruption charges to that of security. 1) Security at the Commonwealth Games […] more...
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday said “nervousness” is natural until the Commonwealth Games get over on October 14 and urged the media to highlight the “good things” in the capital ahead of the mega sporting event. more...
New Delhi: In a major setback to Suresh Kalmadi, Congress president Mrs.Sonia Gandhi made it clear that all those who would proved guilty of corruption charges in the preparations of commonwealth games would face the action post games.Addressing the meeting of Congress parliamentary party here in capital. more...
Two state-run firms have withdrawn their sponsorship of the Delhi Commonwealth Games due to "negative publicity" of the event stemming from allegations of graft and mismanagement. more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation chief said that the CGF has left it on the Indian authorities to investigate the charges of financial irregularities that have rocked the organising committee. more...
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Thursday expressed concern over the mounting charges of corruption against the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) but was fairly happy with the venues and the Games Village after his two-day whirlwind tour to inspect the national capital's preparedness for the Oct 3-14 Games. more...
New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Against the backdrop of a spateof controversies surrounding the Delhi Commonwealth Games, theGames Federation president Michael Fennell arrived heretonight on a two-day visit. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell starts a two-day inspection visit Wednesday amid admissions from organizers that venues still don't have safety certificates, and simmering corruption allegations that are overshadowing the New Delhi Games. more...
With prime minister Manmohan Singh stepping in after questions were raised on the preparation for the Commonwealth Games, government today said the focus now was on the delivery of the mega event. more...
Asking people to treat the Commonwealth Games as a national festival, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday exuded confidence that the country will successfully host the October event, […] more...
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Asking people to treat theCommonwealth Games as a national festival, Prime MinisterManmohan Singh today exuded confidence that the country willsuccessfully host the October event, preparations for whichhave been plagued by controversies. more...
Suresh Kalmadi today lost his free hand in running the Commonwealth Games after the Prime Minister stepped in to rescue the showpiece event from the delays and corruption charges that have marked its preparations. more...
For the first time since the preparations for the Commonwealth Games (CWG), scheduled to kick off in Delhi on October 3, began to receive adverse notice, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ordered the Ministries concerned to investigate all “procedural and other irregularities.” more...
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Mike Hooper, Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), on Thursday denied the corruption charges by an interim report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India into the broadcast rights of the 2010 games to be hosted by New Delhi. more...
New Delhi, Aug.12 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Thursday strongly denied charges made in the interim report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) related to selection procedure of Fast Track Sales Ltd. more...
In the wake of corruption charges against the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Mani Shankar Aiyar hinted at the removal of OC Chairman Suresh Kalmadi. more...
Two months to go for the Commonwealth Games 2010 and the organizing committee (OC) seems to be more occupied with firefighting corruption charges than getting its management of the Delhi Games 2010 in order. Two of its important decisions the launch of the merchandising operations and a decision on the selection of caterers at the Games venues were still hanging fire on Monday. Both were to be decided on Sunday. more...
The government today assured the Lok Sabha that it was ready to consider any kind of inquiry into alleged corruption in the Commonwealth Games projects after the event was over. more...
From the onset, the former sports minister was against India hosting mega-event and even went on to say that he would be unhappy if the Games turn out to be a success. more...
Right now, our entire focus is only on the Commonwealth Games. ... corruption charges than getting its management of the Delhi Games 2010 in order. ... more...
Singh, who is in-charge of Uttar Pradesh is the second Congressman after Rajya Sabha MP Mani Shankar Aiyar to comment on the Commonwealth Games. more...
Two months to go for the Commonwealth Games 2010 and the organising committee (OC) seems to be busier firefighting corruption charges than getting its management of the Delhi Games 2010 in order. Two of its important decisions the launch of the merchandising operations and a decision on the selection of caterers at the Games venues were still hanging fire on Monday. Both were to be decided on Sunday. more...
It was expected to be a deluge, but so far, it’s just a trickle. Hotels in New Delhi which earmarked thousands of rooms for Commonwealth Games visitors are still waiting for the bookings. Delays in preparing Games venues, corruption charges and competitive mudslinging are seen to have taken the sheen out of Incredible India and frustrated the travel and hospitality industry, though Games officials put up a brave face. The 19th Commonwealth Games, an 11-day mega-sporting event, kicks off in the Capital less than two months from now. more...
Notwithstanding the huge controversy surrounding the rampant corruption in the Commonwealth Games 2010, Sports Minister MS Gill appeared confident of successfully holding the mega event. more...
Notwithstanding the huge controversy surrounding the rampant corruption in the Commonwealth Games 2010, Sports Minister MS Gill appeared confident of successfully holding the mega event. more...
However, the sports minister rejected demand from nominated member Mani Shankar Aiyar for a high-level committee on the lines of the one set up in the country for the 1982 Asian Games. more...
The Rs 42-crore Jamia Sports Complex, which will be used as a practice venue for table tennis and rugby during the Commonwealth Games, was inaugurated by minister for youth affairs and sports Dr M S Gill on Wednesday. more...
The embattled Commonwealth Games Organisers received a strong rebuke from CGF chief Michael Fennell who said that the image of the Games "could not be damaged by corruption charges". more...
With just 60 days to go, the Commonwealth Games organisers are making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Corruption charges are flying thick and fast, heads are rolling and inquiries are being commissioned. Amid all this, things like stadia preparation, logistic readiness and the like, the core areas in a giant event like the Commonwealth Games, seem to have taken a backseat. But that may not be the case. more...
With barely eight weeks to go, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is closely monitoring all developments around Delhi 2010. What has been of concern to the Federation is the short time remaining to fix all the problems that have been reported in the media. “Since we are just eight weeks away more...
Mani Shankar Aiyar said his recent outburst against the Commonwealth Games has opened up "a can of worms" which was evident from the alleged corruption charges that has rocked the October 3-14 sporting extravaganza to be held. more...
Amid allegations of corruption in Commonwealth Games projects, Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekhar has conveyed concern over the charges as well as delay in preparations to the Organising Committee of the mega sporting event. more...