By Duncan Mackay   November 5 - The operating budget for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has been doubled from $163 million (£98 million) to $344 million (£207 million) after rising costs, particularly linked to the the Queen's Baton Relay, were blamed.

Buckingham Palace October 2009: Indian President arrives in London for launch of Baton Relay October 2009: Coe

November 4 - Nearly £2 billion worth of Olympic and Paralympic-related contracts are still up for grabs, businesses attending the London 2012 Business Summit at ExCeL were told today.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, "There are now less than 1,000 days to

November 4 - Nearly £2 billion worth of Olympic and Paralympic-related contracts are still up for grabs, businesses attending the London 2012 Business Summit at ExCeL were told today.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, "There are now less than 1,000 days to

November 4 - Nearly £2 billion worth of Olympic and Paralympic-related contracts are still up for grabs, businesses attending the London 2012 Business Summit at ExCeL were told today.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, "There are now less than 1,000 days to

November 4 - Nearly £2 billion worth of Olympic and Paralympic-related contracts are still up for grabs, businesses attending the London 2012 Business Summit at ExCeL were told today.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, "There are now less than 1,000 days to

November 3 -  The Queen has visited Olympic Park to inspect preparations for the 2012 London Games as the controversy over whether it should be named after her continues to rage.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Her Majesty

"   As well as Coe and Moynihan, the Queen was accompanied by Sir David Brewer, Lord-Lieutenant

November 3 -  The Queen has visited Olympic Park to inspect preparations for the 2012 London Games as the controversy over whether it should be named after her continues to rage.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Her Majesty

"   As well as Coe and Moynihan, the Queen was accompanied by Sir David Brewer, Lord-Lieutenant

November 3 -  The Queen has visited Olympic Park to inspect preparations for the 2012 London Games as the controversy over whether it should be named after her continues to rage.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Her Majesty

"   As well as Coe and Moynihan, the Queen was accompanied by Sir David Brewer, Lord-Lieutenant

November 3 -  The Queen has visited Olympic Park to inspect preparations for the 2012 London Games as the controversy over whether it should be named after her continues to rage.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Her Majesty

"   As well as Coe and Moynihan, the Queen was accompanied by Sir David Brewer, Lord-Lieutenant

November 3 - The South African team will be based in Twickenham for their pre-Olympic training camps ahead of the 2012 Games in London, they announced today.

25 acres on the banks of the Thames, has facilities for several sports, including tennis.Sebastian Coe

November 3 - The South African team will be based in Twickenham for their pre-Olympic training camps ahead of the 2012 Games in London, they announced today.

25 acres on the banks of the Thames, has facilities for several sports, including tennis.Sebastian Coe

November 3 - The South African team will be based in Twickenham for their pre-Olympic training camps ahead of the 2012 Games in London, they announced today.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "This is great news for St Mary's

By Tom Degun in London   October 31 - London's iconic BT Tower was tonight the centre-piece for the spectacular celebrations that marked the 1,000 days to go point until the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Reaching 1,000 days to go gives

By Tom Degun in London   October 31 - London's iconic BT Tower was tonight the centre-piece for the spectacular celebrations that marked the 1,000 days to go point until the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Reaching 1,000 days to go gives

By Tom Degun in London   October 31 - London's iconic BT Tower was tonight the centre-piece for the spectacular celebrations that marked the 1,000 days to go point until the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony.

  Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, said: "Reaching 1,000 days to go gives