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India TodayHackers attacked CWG 2010 systems 8000 times: NSATimes of IndiaA staggering 8000 cyber attacks were warded off during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said. NEW DELHI: A staggering 8000 cyber attacks were warded off during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, National Security …India warded off 8000 cyber attacks during Commonwealth Games: [...] more...
India TodayGeeta clinches gold to qualify for OlympicsIndia TodayGeeta, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games, was a strong contender to qualify for the quadrennial event and the Bhiwani girl did not disappoint. She thrashed Gulina Kubatbek (8-0) of Kyrgyzstan in the first round before getting the better of Thai …Geeta makes history, qualifies for [...] more...
News24onlineCWG star duped of Rs 6 lakh by fraud firmIndia TodayDiscus thrower Krishna Poonia became a national celebrity when she won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in New Delhi in 2010. But that didn't stop a Bhilwara based multi-level marketing company from duping her of Rs 6 lakh.Commonwealth games gold medalist Punia [...] more...
India TodayHC to Kalmadi: Quit as IOA chief or face court musicTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: In yet another setback to sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (COGOC) chief Suresh Kalmadi, who is facing a trial in CWG related scam, Delhi High court on Wednesday warned him to either quit as Indian Olympic Association (IOA) …HC asks [...] more...
India TodayGames flats: Court tells DDA, Emaar to settle rowTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday pulled up the Delhi Development Authority, the Urban Development ministry and private builder Emaar MGF for failing to resolve their dispute and leaving the owners of the Commonwealth Games Village flats in …Wait over for CWG [...] more...
India TodayDDA told to give power of attorney to Emaar-MGFHindustan TimesThe Delhi High Court on Monday slammed the Urban Development ministry, DDA and builders for the delay in handing over the Commonwealth Games village flats to buyers, even as they continued to fight over excess floor area ratio (FAR).Games flats: Court tells DDA, Emaar to [...] more...
India TodayWait over for CWG Village flat buyersIndia TodayBuyers of flats at the Commonwealth Games Village, who have waited for more than 16 months to move into their dream apartments, are set to be handed over their possession letters soon. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the building regulator in …and more » more...
India TodayIOC will not act against Indian Olympic chief KalmadiTimes of IndiaKalmadi, who was released from prison on bail in January after nine months, had been arrested in April 2011 on charges of inflating tenders worth millions of dollars for equipment used at the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games which he was heading.IOC may not [...] more...
India TodayIndian Olympic body turns blind eye to role of Dow in London GamesIndia TodayThe association had not only been turning a blind eye to Dow's involvement in the Olympics for a long time but had also done business with the company while organising the Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi. Dow had supplied insulation [...] more...
India TodayNo IOA action against Suresh Kalmadi despite IOC censureIndia TodayKalmadi is embroiled in a legal battle over his role in the conduct of the Delhi Commonwealth Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday threw its weight behind Suresh Kalmadi and decided that it will not take any action against its …IOA decides not [...] more...
India TodayCBI probes DDA's Games Village bailout to EmaarIndia TodayThe Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Rs 728.89-crore bailout package to Emaar MGF, which built the Commonwealth Games Village near Akshardham Temple, is now under the CBI scanner. The probe agency on Wednesday registered a preliminary enquiry into …CBI names Emaar-MGF in Village flats probeIndian ExpressDDA officials [...] more...
India TodayHockey: Canada hoping to spoil India's partyIndia TodayThe North American side is all geared up for the challenge for which it has been preparing since the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010. Ranked four places below the Indian men's team at 14th, Canada have their goals set although their coach believes …Canada keen to make [...] more...
Zee NewsBoxers to start season in AlmatyIndia TodayCommonwealth Games gold medallist super heavyweight boxer Paramjeet Samota will spearhead the Indian challenge as a 10-member team starts its campaign at the season opener International Invitational Boxing Tournament, starting in Almaty, Kazakhstan, …Indian boxers to participate in international tourneyZee Newsall 2 news articles » more...
India TodayBJP demands CBI probe against CMDeccan HeraldDemanding that the Central Bureau of Investigation should file an FIR against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and investigate bungling of thousands of crores of rupees in Commonwealth Games projects, Delhi BJP on Tuesday dismissed the written request by …Sheila letter to PM blames PC, Aiyar for pricey CWGDaily [...] 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 Hindu PMO played key role in Kalmadi heading OCTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: The Prime Minister's Office was instrumental in the appointment of Suresh Kalmadi as chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee in January 2005. This is made clear by a note from the PMO dated December 6, 2004, a copy of which …“Contractual agreement [...] more...
India Today Government panel to examine Shunglu report on Commonwealth GamesNDTV.comThe Shunglu committee had probed alleged irregularities in the organization of the Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, in October last year, and submitted their findings. Examining the findings, the government panel will then point out lessons to bear in …Antony-led GoM to examine Shunglu Committee findings [...] more...
Rediff CWG: Kalmadi in AIIMS for check-upIndia TodayFormer Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for a neurological check-up. A three-member doctors' panel set up at the behest of the court will exmaine him. …Jailed CGOC Chief Kalmadi to undergo detailed check up at AIIMSDaijiworld.comKalmadi [...] more...
Zee News Dope scandal: Athlete Sini Jose blames coachesIndia TodayA member of the Commonwealth Games 4×400 metre gold winning quartet, Jose lifted the lid on the doping scandal. It was the first time that any of the tainted athletes came out accusing the coaches of giving them performance enhancing drugs in the name …Athletes' families react [...] more...
India Today Aiyar rubs it in, says PMO tipped him off on KalmadiTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: Former sports minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday reacted to PM Manmohan Singh's claim that his reservations about preparations for Commonwealth Games were ideological, by saying he, as sports minister, had raised specific issues of …Chidambaram never acknowledged my CWG [...] more...
Indian Express Athletes blame coach; fear of more positive cases lingersHindustan TimesAfter lying low for few days , Mandeep Kaur, the 4×400m Asian and Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist, has alleged that it was the coach's fault. Mandeep, who tested positive for steroids, said their coach had provided the entire 4×400m squad with …Now, four more [...] more...
India Today CWG scam: PM ignored Aiyar's lettersIndia TodayDuring his recent interaction with the media, an editor asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about the letters written by former sports minister Mani Shankar Aiyar exposing glaring financial irregularities in the run up to the Commonwealth Games (CWG). …Aiyar's objection to CWG was ideological: ManmohanThe Hinduall 2 news [...] more...
From the editor-in-chiefIndia TodayThe three biggest scams that have plagued UPA 2-the 2G scam, the Commonwealth Games scam and Adarsh Society scam-were all executed in the tenure of UPA 1. They just happened to unravel in the second year of UPA 2's tenure. Had the Government reacted …and more » more...
India Today Mayawati slams Congress for corruptionTimes of IndiaMayawati touched a raw nerve in Congress reeling under the Commonwealth Games scam by saying the money misappropriated in the global sports meet would have alleviated the hardship of dalit and poor migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. …Pilfered CWG funds could have helped Delhi's Dalits: MayawatiMangalorean.comMaya in [...] more...
India Today CWG scam: Mauritius-based firm under CBI scannerEconomic TimesNEW DELHI: CBI is likely to investigate the role of a Mauritius-based company for alleged irregularities in executing over Rs 70 crore contracts for providing consultancy for Commonwealth Games-related works after receiving a reference from Sports …C'Wealth Games scam: CBI eyes Mauritius-based companyDaily News & Analysisall 14 [...] more...
The Hindu CWG scam: MHA defends Sheila govtIndia TodayThe Sheila Dikshit-led Delhi government – which has been treated with kid gloves by the Centre despite the damning observations of the Shunglu Committee report on alleged irregularities in the Commonwealth Games – seems to have convinced the Union …C'Wealth Games scam: Home ministry studying Delhi govt's response [...] more...
India Today CWG: Kalmadi questions CEO's roleIndian ExpressA CBI court Thursday seized the affidavit record register of an oath commissioner, Meena Sharma, who had appeared before court on May 24 with a petition of an absconding co-accused in a Commonwealth Games scam case. The plea, filed on behalf of …CWG: court to hear Kalmadi's bail plea [...] more...
India Today Greed to be undisputed OC boss led to Kalmadi's fallTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: Fallen Commonwealth Games chief organizer Suresh Kalmadi's desire to be unquestioned boss of the sporting extravaganza tripped him in ways he couldn't anticipate: The sweeping powers he enjoyed have placed him at the dead centre of …CWG scam: Delhi court to [...] more...
India Today CWG scam: Suresh Kalmadi provided by a Delhi Court with copy of charge sheet …Economic TimesNEW DELHI: Disgraced CWG OC Chairman Suresh Kalmadi , accused of irregularities in awarding of TSR contract for the Commonwealth Games to a Swiss firm at an exorbitant cost causing a loss of over Rs 90 crore to the [...] more...
India Today Had no option but to sign deals: Jarnail SinghIBNLive.comNew Delhi: The CEO of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee told CNN-IBN that he had no option but to sign the inflated deals since most deals and purchases were left for the last moment. Talking to CNN-IBN, Jarnail Singh said, …Now, CBI probes PMO's man on [...] more...
India TodayCWG data deleted from computerIndia TodayAfter the arrest of the former chairman of Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee (OC), Suresh Kalmadi, it has now come to light that the computer of the chief vigilance officer (CVO), attached... more...
New Delhi, Sep 25 : India today reiterated that effective measures had been taken to ensure safety and security of all during the upcoming Commonwealth Games and expressed […] more...
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today described shooting star Gagan Narang as a `one-man army` and also promised promotion for Air India athletes, who won medals at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games. more...
From Facebook October 23 2010: Subroto Roy said somewhere in his 20s or 30s that India was concurrently many European centuries rolled into one. Certainly if Carlyle was […] more...
India today took control of the athletics events by bagging two bronze medals for the hosts in the Javelin men's and the tripple jump finals in the 19th Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here today. more...
New Delhi: India today created history by breaking the 52-year-old Commonwealth Games gold medal jinx with Krishna Poonia winning the yellow metal in women's discus throw […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) India's hopes of winning a bagfulof gold medals from boxing in the Commonwealth Games suffereda setback as their three pugilists lost semifinal bouts tosettle for bronze at the Talkatora Stadium here today. more...
Indian ace shooter Gagan Narang won his third gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2010 , whereas, country's top seeded tennis players Somdev Devvarman and Sania Mirza secured their berth for gold events in the men's and women's single. more...
// Meanwhile shooters seem to see the bull’s eye more often than not in the Commonwealth Games 2010. A couple of Games records were set by India today. Gagan Narang and Imran Hasan Khan have now added gold medal for India. The duo of Narang and Khan paired up to win the 50-metre rifle 3 [...] more...
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Indian shooters are drawing huge crowds at the Karni Singh Range to watch stars Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra, World no.3 Gagan Narang, among others, find the bull's eye with incredible regularity. more...
NEW DELHI: India today put behind a nightmarish build-up of scandals, filth and dirt and missed deadlines to come up with a dazzling and vibrant opening ceremony for […] more...
Police bestiality, legal and official corruption in India todayIndia’s government has spent billions of dollars (some estimate it may eventually amount to 50 billion) on the Commonwealth Games […] more...
New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) India today named the biggestever track and field squad in Commonwealth Games as AthleticsFederation of India announced 90 athletes for the October 3-14multi-sport event here with almost all big names making thecut. more...