The excitement and spectacle of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will be available to millions of viewers in India and neighbouring countries as a result of an agreement between Glasgow 2014 and TAJ Television Ltd.

The Organising Committee has sold Indian subcontinent Broadcast Rights to the Dubai-based broadcaster, which has distribution across television channels including Ten Sports, Ten Cricket, Ten Action, Ten HD and Ten Golf.

Celebrations planned to build momentum and excitement in the run up to and during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games are to benefit from a £4million investment, it was announced today (Wednesday, December 05).

The Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme Open Fund aims to develop a vibrant creative programme in Glasgow and across Scotland to compliment the largest multi-sport event the country has ever seen.

Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines and most prestigious brands, has been unveiled today as an Official Partner of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the Official Airline of the Queen's Baton Relay. The Partnership strengthens the international airline's commitment to Glasgow and Scotland and will play a key role in profiling the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on a global stage.

Today's announcement was made by First Minister of Scotland, the Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP, at Glasgow International Airport. He was joined by Lord Smith, Chair of the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, Richard Jewsbury, Emirates Senior Vice President Commercial Operations Europe and Russian Federation, Laurie Berryman, Emirates Vice President UK as well as representatives of Games Partners - Michael Cavanagh, Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland and Councillor Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council.

An international Games specialist who developed the definitive technical guide to delivering Commonwealth Games venues is to join Glasgow 2014 as Chief Operating Officer.

Ralph Ord has a 20-year career of delivering global sporting events including senior roles with the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the 2003 Rugby World Cup and the 2006 Asian Games in Doha.

Women's Boxing is to be included in the Glasgow 2014 sports programme, it was announced today. This is the first time ever the sport has featured in a Commonwealth Games and follows the recent success of the debut of Women's Boxing at London 2012.

The announcement was made on Friday at the Commonwealth Games Federation's General Assembly in Kampala, Uganda and marks an historic moment for female athletes within the Games Movement.

Women's Boxing will feature as a full Commonwealth medal event for the first time, with medals in three weights: Fly Weight (48-51kg), Light Weight (57-60kg) and Middle Weight (69-75kg) – the same events as London 2012.

Clyde, the patriotic and adventurous thistle who will be the friendly face of the Games, made a dramatic entrance as he was unveiled to the world at BBC Scotland's HQ in Glasgow – located appropriately on the banks on the world-famous river that inspired his name.

He was welcomed on stage by Olympic swimming stars Rebecca Adlington and Michael Jamieson. Along with 150 school pupils from across the city they heard for the first time Clyde's magical story – as told by actor, comedian and Glasgow 2014 Ambassador Billy Connolly, who narrated an animated film which premiered at the launch.

A key member of London 2012's record-breaking commercial team is to join Glasgow 2014 in a leading role. Ty Speer, Client Services Director of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014.

In his new post he will lead the Games' £100m commercial programme, as well as taking management responsibility for other areas of the Organising Committee.

A senior commercial manager of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, Ty has an extensive background of delivering successful commercial, financial and operational outcomes for a number of high-profile organisations including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).