Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 09 drew parallels between the 2010 Commonwealth Games and 2023 G20 Summit. Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the scandals that happened during the Commonwealth Games and said that India was mocked all across the world. She also said that on the other hand, India’s G20 presidency under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s regime was a success and the countries across the world heaped praises for India.
10 February,2024 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai
Following months of wrestlers’ protests against the then Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sanjay Singh, aide of Brij Bhushan, was elected as the new president on Dec 21. Meanwhile, the protesting wrestlers were extremely unhappy with the appointment of the new chief. Expressing displeasure over his appointment, Indian wrestler Sakshee Malik broke down and declared ‘quitting’ from wrestling. On being asked about Sakshee Malik retirement from the gamer, Brij Bhushan Singh said he had nothing to do with it. Notably, the wrestlers have been protesting against the former WFI chief since months over sexual harassment allegations.
21 December,2023 08:51 PM IST
CWG 2022
Weightlifter Sanket Sargar secured the first medal for India in the Commonwealth Games 2022 on July 30 despite injury, he won the silver medal in Men's 55 kg weightlifting with a combined lift of 248 kg. While, Weightlifter Gururaj Poojary made India proud by giving the nation its second medal, winning a bronze in the men’s 61 kg finals.
31 July,2022 10:16 PM IST | Mumbai
CWG 2022
Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won a gold medal with a combined lift of 201kg in the Women's 49kg final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on July 30. While, Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam won a silver medal with a combined lift of 202kg in the Women's 55kg final at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on July 30.
31 July,2022 10:13 PM IST | Mumbai
The fans and politicians are not much impressed with the theme song created by A R Rahman for the Commonwealth Games
03 September,2010 12:00 PM IST
Shah rukh Khan has been approached to perform at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2010
06 September,2010 12:00 PM IST
A.R Rahman has re-composed the Commonwealth Games theme which was not earlier not much appreciated by his fans
19 September,2010 12:00 PM IST
With only 10 days left for CWG and the preparation not up to the mark, world number three Indian badminton star, Saina Nehwal is saddened that the top athlete have pull out of the CWG, but is more concerned about her performance and giving her best for the country. u00e2u20acu0153I am very excited to play at home and will be aiming Gold in CWG as I know that the crowd will be behind cheering for me. I have improved a lot from the World Championship and confident of not only doing well in CWG but also prepared for the Asian Games Challenge,u00e2u20acufffd Saina said during her association with the brand, Fortune Plus. Story & Video By - Rohan Koli
24 September,2010 12:00 PM IST
Anand Raj Anand composes two songs for CWG to perform at the opening ceremony, which he calls a 'common man's tribute
04 October,2010 12:00 PM IST
MiD DAY sting operation reveals the Yamuna is poouring into tower number 22 at the Commonwealth Games Village through 10-ft long crack in its foundation Story & Video By - Abhishek Anand, MiD-DAY
06 January,2011 09:20 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
