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Indian Sports & State Awards:
Indian court summons Swiss Timing in CGames scam CWG scam: CBI files chargesheet against Kalmadi, others: "The probe agency, in its over 50-page chargesheet, has accused Kalmadi as the key person with all the powers to take decisions regarding award of contracts." CWG: Kalmadi to be chargesheeted in TSR scam R.K Anand quizzed by vigilance bureau Magazine claims Indian cricketers part of fixing Kalmadi queues up for two bread slices at Tihar CWG scam: Kalmadi sent to Tihar Jail for 14 days CWG: Six PWD projects worth Rs 1,300 cr under CVC scanner BJP alleges cover-up in CWG scam cases Is it possible to clean up sports in India? Sport crown slips, slipper misses C'Wealth Games scam: CVC finds deficiencies worth Rs27 crore in 5 projects Is Kalmadi the only one? TSR scam now hits National Games too: "Jharkhand's Principal Accountant General's report, accessed by CNN-IBN, states clearly that serious omissions and commissions have taken place in financial dealings for the games." OC vigilance officer’s computer tampered with, data erased OC staffers get talking after chief lands in jail Guardian - Delhi Commonwealth Games organiser arrested in corruption investigation India police arrest Congress party lawmaker in games graft probe-TV Organizer of India's Commonwealth Games arrested Govt's top award for firemen bravery: Rs 100 Did NDMC waste Rs 185 cr on renovation of Shivaji Stadium?: ""Under the pretext of upgrading of the Shivaji Stadium, the stadium was demolished and is being reconstructed, aided by a nexus formed between officers of the New Delhi Municipal Council, the consultant (M/s Raja Aederi Consultants) and the contractor (M/s China Railway Shisuji)," the Committee said in its report recently submitted to the Prime Minister's Office" CWG graft: CVC asks depts to make list of tainted officials Report details New Delhi, India Commonwealth Games cost fiasco Games company awarded dubious contracts: report CWG scam: CBI raids DDA and CPWD officers: "Documents with CNN-IBN show lawn bowl track for National Games were built at a price of Rs 18.37 lakh but the same for Commonwealth Games have been built at Rs 1.35 crore." Ruckus outside Mohali stadium, protesters lathicharged Sportswoman pushed out of moving train by robbers, loses leg Over Rs 1,600 cr loss in contracts for CWG venues: Shunglu CBI probe into the games irregularities, if state fails – CM: "corruption charges surrounding the 34th National games" CWG infrastructure works made contractors richer by Rs 250 cr 'Host' Pawar books choicest WC seats for 250 ministers and babus Shunglu report indicts EMAAR MGF for CWG loss: "the total loss to the exchequer because of corruption and delays was Rs 220 crore." Vigilance raids National Games office CWG broadcasting scam: CBI raids houses, offices of suspended Prasar Bharti CEO Equipment for CWG overlays hired at 1,400 pct higher rate: CVC ED to summon Kalmadi, others for violation of forex rules Mohali semifinal tickets being sold in black market at a premium: ""The tickets for Rs 250 are available anywhere between Rs 2,000-Rs 2200 as of today, Rs 500 tickets are available for Rs 3500 plus, while Rs 1,000 ticket can only be bought for Rs 8,000,"" Kalmadi aide's Tihar jail stay extended till March 19 CWG Scam: CBI arrests overlays supplier Bangalore police defend baton charge on World Cup fans: "Bangalore's police commissioner on Friday defended the baton attacks on cricket fans angry that they could not buy World Cup tickets, explaining his action was part of life in India.", "Bidari said a robust police action in such situations was normal in his country. "The Indian situations and the Indian dimensions are very different. It's difficult for the people who have lived in Europe and in America to understand,", Incredible India - Do Indians endorse to be treated worse than stray dogs? If not, then why they have not booted out yet the draconian colonial Indian police laws which allow their mere servents to turn into their masters? What nonsense independence every year we celebrate when most of the prevailing laws are still colonial? Do Indians had only problem when they were under the boots of Britishers? Who cares when they are under the boots of their own native invaders? Indian followed Gandhigiri when they fought against astronomical powerful British empire. Why are we still follow Gandhigiri when we can make laws to crush the head of native invaders under our boots? Ironically Indian governments does not adhere to the Gandhigiri, rather they follow the footsteps of colonial brutal police state. CWG scam: CBI team searches Kalmadi's bank lockers in Pune Mumbai Mayor demands free WC match tickets CBI asks ICICI Bank to freeze Kalmadi's lockers: "CBI has found Rs 1 crore worth of jewelry in one of the lockers" ICC upset with Pawar over WC ticket sale Police lathicharge fans lined up to buy WC tickets India's tourism department should promote this type of "incredible India" which Westerners can see only in Third World countries, such as India, where people are beaten worse than stray dogs. B'lore fallout: More World Cup tickets for fans CNN - India makes high-profile arrests in Commonwealth Games scandal CVC to examine Delhi govt role in CWG medical scam CWG scam: CBI arrests Lalit Bhanot, VK Verma: "Organising Committee chose to go with Omega even though the price quoted by the Swiss company was almost double the price from other bidders." I-T raids on firms that bagged CWG contracts CWG probe: I-T conducts nationwide raids at 50 locations How many died in CWG projects? Govt doesn't know CWG scam: Illegal UK firm got Rs246cr CWG broadcast rights: "Prasar Bharati gave the Rs 246-crore telecast rights of the CWG to an illegal entity which gave a fake registration number and had no service tax number." The Other Games: "These started months ahead of the “biggest sporting spectacle” in the capital...", "Backstroke: Incessant rain turned the ground around six-year-old Asoni into a little sea, complete with waves created by Delhi’s brand new low-floor buses as they passed by. His parents, migrant labourers from Rajasthan, were in a rush to get to their worksite at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. But Asoni decided to practise his backstroke instead. A future champion, hard at work." OC wasteful, broke rules: CAG CVC zeroes in on Kalmadi aide, spending by OC CWG: ED registers case for FEMA violation Saif will take govt seriously: "With the backdrop of the many controversies around the awards – people wondering why he got it, people wondering whether the state awards have any relevance at all " Controversy over Kerala list for Padma awards Vayalar Ravi stands by Chatwal move: "Ravi said he had recommended about four or five names for Padma awards, Chatwal being one of them. “Yes, I did recommend his name, and I believe I am right,” said the minister who, along with his Cabinet colleague Praful Patel, were among those who pushed for bestowing the award on Chatwal. “Chatwal is a successful businessman in the United States who has close connections with the political leaders in that country." Wikipedia - Sant Singh Chatwal: "Chatwal has defaulted on loans obtained from Indian and US banks including Lincoln Savings, First New York Bank for Business, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India and State Bank of India and filed bankruptcies on false grounds[2].He was arrested in Mumbai by India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with defrauding Indian banks for over US $ 9 million. He was able able to get the bail and he later fled the country. but escaped after he was out on bail. [3].[4]. He has repeatedly used political connections for personal gains. In 1997 American taxpayers were fleeced for over $12 million when Chatwal abruptly settled a case with the US government [1]. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation settled the case for $125,000 against the claims of $14 million caused due to the Bankruptcy of First New York Bank of which Chatwal was a director. FDIC claimed he used his influence to forward loans to himself or his family which caused the bank to collapse [2]. IRS pursued him for approximately $4 million in unpaid business taxes, while New York state placed a lien seeking more than $5 million in taxes [5]. In 2001, U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan, discharged Chatwal as bankrupt after a six-year case involving debts of more than $100 million. Chatwal turned over his building to New York City to resolve a reported $2.4 million tax lien due to unpaid taxes on his New York properties.[6].[7] Several mainstream newspapers have reported on his financial frauds including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Times of India and the Indian Express. The allegations against him proved an embarrassment for the Hillary Clinton campaign when her opponent, Rick Lazio used them against her on account of the donations Chatwal made to Clinton campaign[8].[9]. Obama campaign team refused the offer made by Chatwal to raise funds due to his past and controversies.[10] For example, critical articles in the Indian Express, the New York Daily News and News With Views. In the 80s, Chatwal was accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States of falsified SEC filings in connection with the Bombay Palace chain of restaurants [11].[12]. He reached a settlement that prohibits from ever being an officer or director of a public company. The Indian Express recently reported that three criminal and four other cases have been filed against Chatwal or his associates since April 2009.[13]. Chatwal was awarded the Padma Bhushan by President Pratibha Patil on Jan.26, 2010. <>Humiliated by the mistakes in awarding Chatwal, government started an investigation into matter to strip him of the award.[14]. Concerned citizens also started an line campaign to review the award process.[15]. In USA an online petition has been started against Chatwal. Their ruthless pursuit of profit threatens the livelihood of taxpayers and workers in New York City. Hampshire Hotels and Resorts, the Chatwals' company, prospers through poor business practices that endanger and exploit New Yorkers.[16]. When a prominent Indian Daily, the Indian Express reported about the controversial decision by selection committee it brought political uproar in India [17]. Many demanded to strip the award from the sophisticated fraudster who skimmed banks in many countries and later filed bankruptcies [18]. [3]. He declared himself pauper in court filings while on the other hand lived a luxurious life and showered his political friends with expensive gifts. According to FDIC filing in a New York Court, Chatwal has transferred most of his assets to his son Vikram Chatwal.Indian Express wrote in 2000 that, Chatwal had defaulted on loans from banks for several years by filing for bankruptcy protection and covering his assets through clever transfers, the reports said. One federal judge noted during a hearing in July 1996 that Chatwal had filed separate bankruptcy cases for all 56 of his restaurants and six of his nine hotels.[[9]]. Former Indian Pime Minister I K Gujral skipped NY banquet, on his US visit, on seeing Chatwal in one of the functions to avoid being associated with him.[19]. Noted Indian journalist Vir Sanghvi has expressed his disappointment over the award and has decided to file a RTI Petition (Right To Information Act) along with noted film maker Pritish Nandy to make the government declare the procedure by which it selects awardees.[20] In February 2010, a federal lawsuit accuses two upscale bar lounges in Sant Singh Chatwal's Dream Hotel of labor law violations. Workers claim that they are not paid and labor laws are abused.[21]. Similar claims were made by workers at other properties too." Congress voices opposition to Chatwal’s Padma Award: "The CBI had chargesheeted Chatwal for an alleged $ 9 million fraud case connected with the State Bank of India." Former militant is a Padma Shri, 2010: "This year’s list of Padma awardees includes a surrendered Kashmiri militant and counter-insurgent against whom cases of extortion and attempted murder are pending. " |