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What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.

Maken says Kalmadi should not go to Olympics

Maken says Kalmadi should not go to Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Friday said though sacked CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, accused in a Games-related graft case, has been allowed by a Delhi Court to go to London for the upcoming Olympic Games, he should voluntarily desist from going to the mega event.

Kalmadi restrained from attending Games opening

Kalmadi restrained from attending Games opening

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi was on Wednesday restrained by the Delhi high court from attending the London Olympics' opening ceremony. The court said his participation in the Games' opening can cause 'embarassment' to the nation.

India to play Holland in Olympics hockey opener

India to play Holland in Olympics hockey opener

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Eight-time hockey champions, India will open their campaign against The Netherlands on July 30 in the men's competition at the London Olympics.

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval

Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors

Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The IOA appointed ad-hoc committee has decided to conduct the Asian Games wrestling trials behind closed doors after parents of some of the wrestlers got into a heated argument with panel members at the IG Stadium on Friday.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Northeast groups reject Centre's committee, slam Kejriwal

Northeast groups reject Centre's committee, slam Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Representatives of several northeastern organisations on Monday rejected the committee formed by the Centre to suggest remedial measures to address their concerns.

CBI raids homes of former CWG officials

CBI raids homes of former CWG officials

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

CBI on Monday registered two cases in connection with alleged irregularities during the Queen's Batons Relay in London and carried out searches at CWG Organising Committee's office and at residences of some of the Games' former officials.

CWG probe: After fresh info, CBI summons Kalmadi

CWG probe: After fresh info, CBI summons Kalmadi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Armed with new details gathered by its team in London in connection with THE Queen's Baton Relay, the CBI has asked former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi to appear before it next week.

World athletics boss expects Tokyo Olympics to go ahead after test event

World athletics boss expects Tokyo Olympics to go ahead after test event

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Sapporo Challenge Half Marathon 2021 was held on Wednesday as a dress rehearsal for the marquee Olympic event

Yogeshwar questions favouritism in wrestling trials

Yogeshwar questions favouritism in wrestling trials

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Yogeshwar questions 'unfair' trial exemption given to 6 wrestlers by IOA ad-hoc panel

BSP Beyond Behenji

BSP Beyond Behenji

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'It is an existential crisis. We cannot recover lost ground through social media. We need to forge alliances and reshape our ideological contours.'

Commonwealth Games 2010 to be revenue-neutral

Commonwealth Games 2010 to be revenue-neutral

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Despite setting an ambitious target of generating revenues in excess of Rs 900 crore (Rs 9 billion), the organisers of the 'Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi' expect the event to be "revenue neutral", meaning all that is earned through TV rights and other commercial deals will be spent on the game.

Mary Kom heads to Italy for training ahead of Olympics

Mary Kom heads to Italy for training ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom has decided to join the rest of India's Olympic-bound boxing team in Italy for training to avoid the added restrictions on those travelling to Tokyo from India amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

'No games security threat despite guards fiasco'

'No games security threat despite guards fiasco'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

London's Olympic Games is not threatened by a major security contractor's failure to find enough staff, ministers and the head of the city's organising committee said on Sunday, seeking to quell a political storm ahead of athletes' arrival.

CBI questions Kalmadi in connection with CWG scam

CBI questions Kalmadi in connection with CWG scam

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Commonwealth Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalamdi was on Wednesday questioned by the CBI in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of the sports event.

British armed forces to act as Games flag bearers

British armed forces to act as Games flag bearers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

British servicemen and women will carry the national flags at the team welcome and medals ceremonies at this year's Olympic Games, the London 2012 organising committee said.

CBI arrests Darbari, Mahendroo on QBR muddle

CBI arrests Darbari, Mahendroo on QBR muddle

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

The CBI on Monday stepped into the Commonwealth Games corruption muddle and arrested two sacked senior officials of the Games Organising Committee on charges of forgery and cheating relating to the Queen's Baton Relay in London last year.

Drug-testing lab will be operational for Olympics: Rio chief

Drug-testing lab will be operational for Olympics: Rio chief

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The anti-doping laboratory that will test athletes during this year's Olympic Games will be fully WADA compliant by this month's deadline, Rio organising committee president Carlos Nuzman said on Thursday.

Coe prepared to run for president of IAAF

Coe prepared to run for president of IAAF

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

London Olympics organising committee chairman Seb Coe has said for the first time that he would like to become president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) when he steps down from his present job.

Who sent the e-mail that exposed the CWG scam?

Who sent the e-mail that exposed the CWG scam?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

The mystery surrounding the Indian high commission e-mail, which triggered the corruption storm that has engulfed the Commonwealth Games, is getting more intriguing as the official who originally received it has refused to confirm or deny its authenticity.The e-mail, sent by an IHC protocol official Raju Sebastian, recommended various service providers for the London launch of the Queen's Baton Relay. It was made public by CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi.

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Euro 2028 will be the largest major sporting event the UK and Ireland have jointly staged. It will be held in 10 stadia, including Wembley in London, the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

Kalmadi aide Mahendroo released from jail

Kalmadi aide Mahendroo released from jail

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

CWG organising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi's close aide Sanjay Mahendroo, who had been arrested for alleged bunglings in the Queen's Baton relay in London in 2009, was released here on bail on Saturday evening following a court order.

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Core to the planning is the rigidly-enforced closed loop that physically separates Games-related personnel from the local population

CWG probe: ED may summon Bhanot

CWG probe: ED may summon Bhanot

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Widening its probe into alleged violations of the country's forex laws in the run up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Enforcement Directorate may now summon Secretary General of Organising Committee Lalit Bhanot.

Sports Minister to ask IOA to elect new president

Sports Minister to ask IOA to elect new president

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Monday said the Indian Olympic Association would be asked to elect a new president in case incumbent Suresh Kalmadi is arrested by the CBI and threatened intervention by the Ministry if the IOA fails to act.

CWG Scam: Kalmadi may be questioned on Wednesday

CWG Scam: Kalmadi may be questioned on Wednesday

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Sacked Chairman of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi is likely to be questioned by CBI on Wednesday in connection with Queen's Baton Relay scam after the agency received fresh papers from the UK.

CWG scam: Verma pleads innocence; blames Darbari

CWG scam: Verma pleads innocence; blames Darbari

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Denying any role in the alleged money trail during the Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) launch in London last year, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) Director General VK Verma on Thursday held sacked officials T S Darbari and Sanjay Mohindroo responsible for all the deals at that time.

CWG OC sacks Darbari from panel

CWG OC sacks Darbari from panel

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Acting on the persistent plea of the Sports Ministry, the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee on Monday terminated the services of its tainted Joint Director General T S Darbari in the wake of the corruption scandal that has rocked the event.

I'm a victim of media campaign: Darbari

I'm a victim of media campaign: Darbari

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

Suspended Organising Committee Joint Director General T S Darbari claims he is not involved in the Queen's Baton Relay financial irregularities case and has become a victim of media campaign.

India will bid for 2016 Olympics: Kalmadi

India will bid for 2016 Olympics: Kalmadi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi said India would bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Kalmadi aide Darbari gets bail in CWG scam case

Kalmadi aide Darbari gets bail in CWG scam case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

T S Darbari, a close associate of the CWG organising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, was granted bail by the Delhi High Court after the Central Bureau of Investigation failed to file the chargesheet against him for alleged bunglings in the Queen Baton's relay in London in 2009.

CWG OC official gets 11 days' judicial custody

CWG OC official gets 11 days' judicial custody

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

A Delhi court on Saturday sent former CWG Organising Committee official M Jayachandran to 11 days' judicial custody in the case related to alleged financial bungling in conduct of the Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) in London last year.

My Days With The Mahatma

My Days With The Mahatma

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The sudden arrests and detentions of all Working Committee members led to mass satyagraha.' 'I found myself helpless as the source of my income, from which I sent a portion to my parents in the village, had suddenly stopped.'

'100 per cent impossible to have an Olympics with zero risk'

'100 per cent impossible to have an Olympics with zero risk'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

A top Japanese virologist and government adviser has warned of the risks of spreading COVID-19 infections during the Tokyo Olympics.

India should not rush for Olympics: Coe

India should not rush for Olympics: Coe

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

After a successful Commonwealth Games, India should wait for a while before taking a final call on hosting an Olympic Games, feels legendary British runner Sebastian Coe.

'Kalmadi-Hooper spat shouldn't have happened'

'Kalmadi-Hooper spat shouldn't have happened'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The bitter war of words between 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi and Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper should not have happened, Sports Minister M S Gill said, promising to do all he can to resolve the issues between the two.

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Congress slammed Ravi Shankar Prasad, accusing him of distorting, twisting and lying "with a straight face".