-The Times of India   It was not just private sector firms that made a killing out of the Commonwealth Games held last year. In a clear sign of how even public sector units viewed the Games as a windfall, the Comptroller and Auditor General has found that Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL) made huge profits out of its contract for Integrated Security System (ISS) for the Games. Given on a "nomination...

-The Times of India   The Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 were supposed to celebrate sport while showcasing the capital city of a rising nation. But the mega-event's legacy isn't shining. As investigations into the organising of the Games continue, the corruption taint is spreading. In a performance audit report, the Comptroller and Auditor General indicts the Sheila Dikshit-led Delhi government for serious lapses and irregularities in the procurement of Games-related items. The...

-IANS   The opposition Thursday demanded tabling in parliament of the CAG report on irregularities in the Commonwealth Games. It also asked for Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's resignation for alleged irregularities in some contracts. As soon as the Rajya Sabha met at 11 a.m., members from all opposition parties were on their feet, demanding that the government table the report soon. 'The CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) report on the Commonwealth Games should...

-IANS   Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday called an emergency cabinet meeting over the leaked contents of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report allegedly blaming her for irregularities in Commonwealth Games related contracts. "The chief minister is holding an emergency meeting at the Delhi secretariat to discuss the further course of action," said a Delhi government official. The opposition has been demanding Dikshit's resignation over the issue. The CAG report leaked Tuesday...

-The Hindustan Times   Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday evaded questions on the Comptroller and Auditor General reportedly rapping her government for irregularities in Commonwealth Games projects, saying she will comment only after the report is tabled in Parliament. "I will not comment on CAG. Let it be tabled in Parliament. Then only I will say anything," Dikshit said. She was asked to comment on reported observations by CAG about irregularities in...