India will appeal against <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-indian-athletes-rakesh-babu-irfan-kolothum-removed-from-games-village-over-breach-of-no-needle-policy-130166">Commonwealth Games Federation's(</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-indian-athletes-rakesh-babu-irfan-kolothum-removed-from-games-village-over-breach-of-no-needle-policy-130166">CGF</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-indian-athletes-rakesh-babu-irfan-kolothum-removed-from-games-village-over-breach-of-no-needle-policy-130166">) decision</a> to send back Irfan Kolothum Thodi and Rakesh Babu for violating the "no needle policy".

Race walker Irfan Kolothum Thodi and&nbsp;triple jumper Rakesh Babu were removed from the Commonwealth Games Village at Gold Coast on Friday after the CGF found guilty of breaching the "no needle policy".

"We don't agree with some decisions, and we will discuss with our higher authorities. We will appeal against these decisions," General Team Manager, Namdev Shirgaonker said.

Their testimonies, swearing innocence were declared "evasive and unreliable" by the CGF court.

"There is a lot of confusion, why our athletes were banned, how they confirmed this. Why was Irfan banned when the syringe was found in Babu's bag," Indian athletics team manager Ravinder Choudhry said.

"How is the CGF so confident that both athletes were using the same syringe. Babu admitted but what Irfan," he added.

The two athletes will also face sanctions from their national body following an enquiry.

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Secretary C K Valson said: "They will definitely be punished by the AFI as well. It is an embarrassment for us. There will be an inquiry after the Games is over and it will be time-bound. The panel will be appointed after the Games."

"As we have said previously, the Commonwealth Games takes a no-tolerance approach to these matters," CGF president Louise Martin had said, adding,"When the Commonwealth Games Federation says no tolerance, the Commonwealth Games Federation means no tolerance."

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The accreditation of Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi was also suspended by CGF.

India will appeal against Commonwealth Games Federation's(CGF) decision to send back Irfan Kolothum Thodi and Rakesh Babu for violating the "no needle policy". Race walker Irfan Kolothum Thodi and triple jumper Rakesh Babu were removed from the Commonwealth Games Village at Gold Coast on Friday after the CGF found guilty of breaching the "no needle policy". "We don't agree with some decisions, and we will discuss with our higher authorities. We will appeal against these decisions," General Team Manager, Namdev Shirgaonker said. Their testimonies, swearing innocence were declared "evasive and unreliable" by the CGF court. "There is a lot of confusion, why our athletes were banned, how they confirmed this. Why was Irfan banned when the syringe was found in Babu's bag," Indian athletics team manager Ravinder Choudhry said. "How is the CGF so confident that both athletes were using the same syringe. Babu admitted but what Irfan," he added. The two athletes will also face sanctions from their national body following an enquiry. Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Secretary C K Valson said: "They will definitely be punished by the AFI as well. It is an embarrassment for us. There will be an inquiry after the Games is over and it will be time-bound. The panel will be appointed after the Games." "As we have said previously, the Commonwealth Games takes a no-tolerance approach to these matters," CGF president Louise Martin had said, adding,"When the Commonwealth Games Federation says no tolerance, the Commonwealth Games Federation means no tolerance."

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Two Indian athletes, Irfan Kolothum Thodi and Rakesh Babu, were on Friday asked to leave the Commonwealth Games (CWG) immediately over breach of "no needle policy".

"Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi are in breach of the No Needle Policy after they failed to ensure compliance with the no needle policy and, in particular, failed to ensure compliance with paragraphs I, II, III and IV of the no needle policy," a Commonwealth Games Federation(CGF) statement said.

Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi were not permitted to participate in the Commonwealth Games "with immediate effect".

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Rakesh Babu, Irfan Kolothum removed from Commonwealth Games over breach of 'no needle policy' Two Indian athletes, Irfan Kolothum Thodi and Rakesh Babu, were on Friday asked to leave the Commonwealth Games (CWG) immediately over breach of "no needle policy". "Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi are in breach of the No Needle Policy after they failed to ensure compliance with the no needle policy and, in particular, failed to ensure compliance with paragraphs I, II, III and IV of the no needle policy," a Commonwealth Games Federation(CGF) statement said. Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi were not permitted to participate in the Commonwealth Games "with immediate effect". Commonwealth Games: After silver, shooter Tejaswini Sawant wins gold in 50m Rifle 3 Positions Shooter Tejaswini Sawant who won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games(CWG) on Thursday, today clinched the coveted gold medal in the women's 50 meters Rifle 3 Positions. Anjum Moudgil won the silver in the same event. Sawant's gold medal ensured India bagging 15 golds at the CWG equalling the country's 2014 gold medal tally at Glasgow. Watch: CBI detains Unnao rape case accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger The CBI on Thursday night detained BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger the main accused in the gang rape of a minor in Unnao. ANI sources said CBI had registered 3 cases against Sengar. The police had registered cases against the BJP MLA under various sections of IPC and provisions of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The MLA has been booked under IPC sections 376 (rape), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her for marriage,), 363 (kidnapping) and 506 (criminal intimidation). Watch: Those who push people must go home, says Priyanka Vadra at midnight march Congress President Rahul Gandhi led a midnight protest on Thursday against the Kathua and Unnao gang rapes at the capital's India Gate. Rahul Gandhi's sister Priyanka Vadra, who was also present along with her husband Robert Vadra, was pushed by some people in the chaotic crowd. A visibly angry Priyanka asked people to maintain calm and think about the cause for which they had assembled there. "Nobody will push each other. You should know the reason for which you are here. If you cannot behave go home. Now, all of you will silently walk till there," said Priyanka. WATCH: Priyanka Gandhi gets angry at the candlelight march, says 'Nobody will push each other. You should know the reason for which you are here. If you cannot behave go home. Now, all of you will silently walk till there' pic.twitter.com/Hlu9cSKOJG — ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2018 × President Trump has asked trade advisors to rejoin Trans-Pacific Partnership: White House White House spokeswoman Lindsay Walters said today President Trump has asked trade advisors to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership(TTP) which the US had pulled out from last year. Republican senators met with Trump on Thursday and he told them that he has asked United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow to re-open negotiations, Reuters reported. "The president has consistently said he would be open to a substantially better deal, including in his speech in Davos earlier this year," White House spokeswoman Walters said.

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Two Indian athletes, Irfan Kolothum Thodi and Rakesh Babu, were on Friday asked to leave the Commonwealth Games(CWG) immediately over breach of "no needle policy".

"Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi are in breach of the No Needle Policy after they failed to ensure compliance with the no needle policy and, in particular, failed to ensure compliance with paragraphs I, II, III and IV of the no needle policy," a Commonwealth Games Federation(CGF) statement said.

Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi were not permitted to participate in the Commonwealth Games "with immediate effect".

The accreditation of Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi was suspended with effect from 09:00 hours on April 13, 2018.

Both athletes were removed from the Games Village.

"We have asked the Commonwealth Games Association of India to ensure both athletes depart Australia on the first flight available," CGF&nbsp;president, Louise Martin said.

"As we have said previously, the Commonwealth Games takes a no-tolerance approach to these matters,"&nbsp;Louise Martin said, adding,"When the Commonwealth Games Federation says no tolerance, the Commonwealth Games Federation means no tolerance."

Their testimonies, swearing innocence were declared "evasive and unreliable" by the CGF&nbsp;court.

"The testimony of an Incognitus Cleaners Operations Manager as to the discovery of a needle in a cup on the bedside table in bedroom 2 of Apartment 7 in the Games Village assigned to CGA India and occupied by Rakesh Babu - Athlete, Triple Jump, and Irfan Kolothum Thodi - Athlete, Race Walk ("Bedroom 2") is credible," Louise Martin said.

Irfan had finished 13th in the 20km race walk event while 28-year-old Rakesh Babu was set to participate in today's triple jump final after qualifying 12th for the competition.

Babu had however injured himself during the qualifiers on Thursday and was unlikely to compete today.

“In the circumstances: The CGF shall issue a strong reprimand to Vikram Singh Sisodia, Namdev Shirgaonker and Ravinder Chaudhry that they and other persons failed to ensure compliance with the No Needle Policy. The CGF shall advise Vikram Singh Sisodia, Namdev Shirgaonker and Ravinder Chaudhry that any further infractions by any member of the Indian Team of the No Needle Policy could result in the withdrawal of accreditation of the offending person," the statement added.

"They will definitely be punished by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) as well. It is an embarrassment for us. There will be an inquiry after the Games is over and it will be time-bound. The panel will be appointed after the Games," AFI Secretary C K Valson said after the CGF court stripped them of their accreditation and asked them to leave for India.

The accreditation of Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi was suspended

Two Indian athletes, Irfan Kolothum Thodi and Rakesh Babu, were on Friday asked to leave the Commonwealth Games(CWG) immediately over breach of "no needle policy". "Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi are in breach of the No Needle Policy after they failed to ensure compliance with the no needle policy and, in particular, failed to ensure compliance with paragraphs I, II, III and IV of the no needle policy," a Commonwealth Games Federation(CGF) statement said. Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi were not permitted to participate in the Commonwealth Games "with immediate effect". The accreditation of Rakesh Babu and Irfan Kolothum Thodi was suspended with effect from 09:00 hours on April 13, 2018. Both athletes were removed from the Games Village. "We have asked the Commonwealth Games Association of India to ensure both athletes depart Australia on the first flight available," CGF president, Louise Martin said. "As we have said previously, the Commonwealth Games takes a no-tolerance approach to these matters," Louise Martin said, adding,"When the Commonwealth Games Federation says no tolerance, the Commonwealth Games Federation means no tolerance." Their testimonies, swearing innocence were declared "evasive and unreliable" by the CGF court. "The testimony of an Incognitus Cleaners Operations Manager as to the discovery of a needle in a cup on the bedside table in bedroom 2 of Apartment 7 in the Games Village assigned to CGA India and occupied by Rakesh Babu - Athlete, Triple Jump, and Irfan Kolothum Thodi - Athlete, Race Walk ("Bedroom 2") is credible," Louise Martin said. Irfan had finished 13th in the 20km race walk event while 28-year-old Rakesh Babu was set to participate in today's triple jump final after qualifying 12th for the competition. Babu had however injured himself during the qualifiers on Thursday and was unlikely to compete today. “In the circumstances: The CGF shall issue a strong reprimand to Vikram Singh Sisodia, Namdev Shirgaonker and Ravinder Chaudhry that they and other persons failed to ensure compliance with the No Needle Policy. The CGF shall advise Vikram Singh Sisodia, Namdev Shirgaonker and Ravinder Chaudhry that any further infractions by any member of the Indian Team of the No Needle Policy could result in the withdrawal of accreditation of the offending person," the statement added. "They will definitely be punished by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) as well. It is an embarrassment for us. There will be an inquiry after the Games is over and it will be time-bound. The panel will be appointed after the Games," AFI Secretary C K Valson said after the CGF court stripped them of their accreditation and asked them to leave for India.

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CWG: India to appeal against CGF's decision to send back 2 athletes over 'no needle policy'

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Rakesh Babu, Irfan Kolothum removed from Commonwealth Games over breach of 'no needle policy'