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Special status demand like flogging a dead horse: Sushil Modi

“When the 14th Finance Commission has rejected the very concept of ‘special category status’ and it cannot be given to any state, the cabinet nod to send proposal to the Centre is a mere political stunt”

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Published on Nov 22, 2023 09:30 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Delhi 10kg gold robbery: Two more bars seized

The robbery occurred on July 10, when a Ludhiana-based jeweller sent two of his employees to Delhi to purchase 10 gold bars

Officers had said that the main suspect Sushil Kumar was arrested from Punjab, and they had recovered eight of the stolen gold bars, weighing a kilogram each. (Representational image)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2023 11:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ramlila Maidan - Agra Fort Metro station tunnel link completed

The TBM machine ‘Yamuna’ was launched by chief minister Yogi Adityanath in February for the Agra Metro Rail Project

TBM Yamuna emerging at the Agra Fort Metro Station in Agra recently (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2023 05:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

‘Fake’ affidavit exposes accused’s bid to avoid arrest in criminal case in Ludhiana

Sunita Devi, the mother of the accused, had produced the affidavit with her thumb impression on it when police conducted a raid at his house for his arrest in New Ramesh Nagar

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Updated on Apr 18, 2023 02:06 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

Goindwal jail: 12 mobiles, 2 sharp-edged weapons recovered from inmates

With the recovery of the banned items, two separate cases have been registered at Goindwal Sahib police station on the complaints of the authorities on Thursday

The recovery comes a day after six mobile phones, five SIM cards and two chargers were recovered from two inmates in the jail.

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Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Tarn Taran

Police constable ends life while on duty

A constable of Punjab police allegedly ended his life by shooting himself on duty using his service rifle in Sector 7 on Wednesday

The police said that Sushil was rushed from the IGP’s house to GMSH-16, where he was declared brought dead. (iStock)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Four test positive for Covid-19 in Saharanpur

Saharanpur district reports 4 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total active cases to 16. Health department conducts 1,000-1,100 tests per day in public places.

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Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Lekhpal suspended after farmer’s suicide in Modinagar

The subdivisional magistrate said the lekhpal failed to bring to the notice of higher authorities that the deceased farmer had submitted encroachment complaints

At a farmers’ protest in Modinagar on Monday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 03, 2023 11:20 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ghaziabad

70-year-old farmer slashes wrist at ‘Samadhan Diwas’ in Modinagar, dies

A 70-year-old farmer allegedly slashed his wrist at a government grievance-redressal meet in Ghaziabad?s Modinagar and died before reaching the hospital. The farmer had been alleging that officials were not attending to his complaint for measurement of his land at Didoli village. The district administration officials have been asked to submit a report to the district magistrate on an immediate basis. Several videos of the incident featuring the injured man also went viral on social media.

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Updated on Apr 02, 2023 12:11 AM IST

ByPeeyush Kh

CWG 2022: What is repechage rule in wrestling and how does it work

Three Indian wrestlers namely Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt and Sakshi Malik had won olympic medal each through repechage rounds.The theory behind the rule is that a worthy wrestler should be given another chance, just because they were paired with another strong wrestler very early on in the draw.

Mauritius' Tracy Durhone competes in the Women's +78kg Repechage at Coventry Arena on day six of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022(AP)

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Published on Aug 06, 2022 02:50 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

As Sushil marks a year in jail, aura at old turf undimmed

Sushil was arrested on May 24 last year after a fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar, attacked by a gang outside the Chhatrasal Stadium, died in hospital the next day.

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Published on Jun 04, 2022 11:21 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava, New Delhi

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar is Tihar jail’s new fitness coach

Prison officers added that at least 10 inmates have joined Sushil Kumar’s classes, which are held inside the jail complex.

Sushil Kumar also has a team of other amateur trainers, who assist him. The officer said there are theory classes too, where the former wrestling star gives tips on the importance of fitness and counsels other prisoners. (Getty Archive)

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Updated on Mar 12, 2022 07:02 AM IST

ByPrawesh Lama, New Delhi

Wrestler murder case: Olympian Sushil Kumar’s bail plea dismissed by Delhi court

Police said that Kumar, along with his associates, assaulted Dhankar (which led to his death) and his friends in Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium in May over a property dispute.

India's Olympic wrestling medallist Sushil Kumar sits inside a vehicle after he was arrested by police over alleged involvement in the murder of a fellow wrestler. ( AFP)

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Published on Oct 05, 2021 07:05 PM IST

Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar still the best wrestler in India: Bajrang Punia

"I do not consider anyone a better wrestler than Sushil Kumar in India...he enlivened wrestling after winning an Olympic medal in 2008 and that came after 56 years," Punia said.

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Published on Aug 27, 2021 06:52 PM IST

PTI |

KBC: When Sushil Kumar revealed how his life fell apart after winning ₹5 crore

After failing to put his ₹5 crore prize money to good use, Kaun Banega Crorepati winner Sushil Kumar went through a turbulent time in life.

Sushil Kumar won <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore on Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2011.

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Published on Aug 22, 2021 01:51 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Delhi Police names Sushil Kumar accused in wrestler murder case chargesheet

Sagar Dhankhar was found murdered inside Delhi's Chhatrasal stadium on May 5 and Olympian Sushil Kumar was arrested along with an associate on May 23.

Sushil Kumar is accused of murdering junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankhar at Chhatrasal stadium in Delhi on May 5.(File photo)

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Published on Aug 02, 2021 03:37 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, New Delhi

Charge sheet against Sushil Kumar in murder case likely to be filed today

Officials aware of the development said police have finished preparing the charge sheet, in which they will charge Kumar along with 11 other arrested accused persons

Police are charging Sushil Kumar under sections of murder, abduction and criminal conspiracy, an official aware of the matter said. (PTI)

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Updated on Aug 02, 2021 05:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar asks Tihar Jail authorities for a television

Sushil Kumar had previously requested a Delhi court for special food and supplements in order to maintain his strength and physique

Sushil Kumar was nabbed by the Delhi Police on May 23 along with co-accused Ajay Kumar Sehrawat.(File)

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Published on Jul 04, 2021 01:35 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

‘Sushil called up gangster day after stadium brawl’, says Delhi Police

Kala Jathedi is one of Delhi’s most wanted gangsters, and is allegedly operating from Dubai.

Police are taking extra precautions for the safety of Sushil Kumar and have not shifted him to Tihar Jail.(File)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2021 04:31 AM IST

ByPrawesh Lama, New Delhi

Delhi Police arrest judo coach in Sagar Dhankar murder case

The judo coach, Subash, is the eleventh person to be arrested in this case.

Olympian Sushil Kumar is the prime accused in the case (HT archive)

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Published on Jun 16, 2021 02:10 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Karan Manral | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar's arms license suspended, says Delhi Police

The crime branch of Delhi Police on Sunday, in a bid to investigate his hideouts, took the 38-year-old wrestler to Haridwar, where he had allegedly fled to after committing the murder.

Sushil Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case last month.(HT file photo)

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Published on Jun 01, 2021 12:47 PM IST

Written by Prashasti Singh | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi, Hindustan Times

Sushil Kumar murder case: HC junks plea seeking restraint on ‘media trial’

Kumar and his associates allegedly assaulted Dhankad and two of his friends at Chhatrasal stadium.

Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar (back) in the custody of Delhi Police Special cell in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 29, 2021 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

The year our sporting idols turned to clay

The arrest of Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar feels like the final push in a long slide.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar at Saket police station after his arrest on Sunday.(ANI Photo)

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Published on May 26, 2021 02:29 PM IST

BySharda Ugra, New Delhi

Sushil back at his theatre of dreams, this time to recreate an alleged killing

The stadium complex became Kumar’s home, and in a sense, he never left -- till he went on a 19-day run from the law on May 4, ending in his arrest by Delhi Police on May 23.

A team of Delhi Police Special Cell arrested wrestler Sushil Kumar along with his associate Ajay Kumar in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case, at Saket Police Station, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

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Published on May 26, 2021 05:49 AM IST

ByAnvit Srivastava, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar suspended by Northern Railway after arrest in murder case

Sushil Kumar, on the run for nearly three weeks, was arrested on May 23 for his alleged involvement in the death of a 23-year-old wrestler at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar and his associate Ajay Kumar were arrested on Sunday by Delhi Police. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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Published on May 25, 2021 02:33 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

'Sushil Kumar seemed nervous, changed statements during interrogation': Police

According to ANI sources, the police tried to verify the video in which wrestler Sagar Dhankar could be seen being beaten by two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case.(File photo)

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Updated on May 25, 2021 12:34 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Prashasti Singh, New Delhi

Sushil Kumar cried in lock-up, was up all night: Police

During the four-hour interrogation, Sushil Kumar said that he just wanted to scare Sagar Dhankad, the 23-year-old wrestler who was killed during the brawl on May 4. The Northern Railway has said that it will suspend Kumar following his arrest in connection with a murder case.

Sushil Kumar was arrested by the Delhi Police along with his associate Ajay Kumar on Sunday.(PTI Photo)

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Published on May 25, 2021 09:27 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

No decision on Sushil Kumar till investigation is on: WFI Assistant Secretary

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar feels the arrest of two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has tarnished the image of the sport in the country.

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Published on May 24, 2021 06:38 PM IST

ANI | , New Delhi

After 19 days on the run, wrestling icon arrested near Delhi

Kumar and his five associates are wanted by the police after Dhankad, a former junior national champion, was beaten to death inside the Chhatrasal Stadium, the wrestling hub in northwest Delhi, on May 4.

Sushil Kumar was arrested on Sunday by Delhi Police(HT Collage)

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Published on May 24, 2021 08:11 AM IST

ByAnvit Srivastava, Richa Banka

Sushil Kumar had brawl filmed to ensure his influence continues: Report

During the hearing, the police informed the court that wrestler Sushil Kumar crossed the borders of as many as seven states and union territories during the past 18 days to evade his arrest.

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Published on May 24, 2021 08:04 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

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“When the 14th Finance Commission has rejected the very concept of ‘special category status’ and it cannot be given to any state, the cabinet nod to send proposal to the Centre is a mere political stunt”

The robbery occurred on July 10, when a Ludhiana-based jeweller sent two of his employees to Delhi to purchase 10 gold bars

The TBM machine ‘Yamuna’ was launched by chief minister Yogi Adityanath in February for the Agra Metro Rail Project

Sunita Devi, the mother of the accused, had produced the affidavit with her thumb impression on it when police conducted a raid at his house for his arrest in New Ramesh Nagar

With the recovery of the banned items, two separate cases have been registered at Goindwal Sahib police station on the complaints of the authorities on Thursday

A constable of Punjab police allegedly ended his life by shooting himself on duty using his service rifle in Sector 7 on Wednesday

Saharanpur district reports 4 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total active cases to 16. Health department conducts 1,000-1,100 tests per day in public places.

The subdivisional magistrate said the lekhpal failed to bring to the notice of higher authorities that the deceased farmer had submitted encroachment complaints

Three Indian wrestlers namely Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt and Sakshi Malik had won olympic medal each through repechage rounds.The theory behind the rule is that a worthy wrestler should be given another chance, just because they were paired with another strong wrestler very early on in the draw.

Sushil was arrested on May 24 last year after a fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar, attacked by a gang outside the Chhatrasal Stadium, died in hospital the next day.

Prison officers added that at least 10 inmates have joined Sushil Kumar’s classes, which are held inside the jail complex.

Police said that Kumar, along with his associates, assaulted Dhankar (which led to his death) and his friends in Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium in May over a property dispute.

"I do not consider anyone a better wrestler than Sushil Kumar in India...he enlivened wrestling after winning an Olympic medal in 2008 and that came after 56 years," Punia said.

After failing to put his ₹5 crore prize money to good use, Kaun Banega Crorepati winner Sushil Kumar went through a turbulent time in life.

Sagar Dhankhar was found murdered inside Delhi's Chhatrasal stadium on May 5 and Olympian Sushil Kumar was arrested along with an associate on May 23.

Officials aware of the development said police have finished preparing the charge sheet, in which they will charge Kumar along with 11 other arrested accused persons

Sushil Kumar had previously requested a Delhi court for special food and supplements in order to maintain his strength and physique

Kala Jathedi is one of Delhi’s most wanted gangsters, and is allegedly operating from Dubai.

The judo coach, Subash, is the eleventh person to be arrested in this case.

The crime branch of Delhi Police on Sunday, in a bid to investigate his hideouts, took the 38-year-old wrestler to Haridwar, where he had allegedly fled to after committing the murder.

Kumar and his associates allegedly assaulted Dhankad and two of his friends at Chhatrasal stadium.

The arrest of Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar feels like the final push in a long slide.

The stadium complex became Kumar’s home, and in a sense, he never left -- till he went on a 19-day run from the law on May 4, ending in his arrest by Delhi Police on May 23.

Sushil Kumar, on the run for nearly three weeks, was arrested on May 23 for his alleged involvement in the death of a 23-year-old wrestler at Chhatrasal Stadium.

According to ANI sources, the police tried to verify the video in which wrestler Sagar Dhankar could be seen being beaten by two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar.

During the four-hour interrogation, Sushil Kumar said that he just wanted to scare Sagar Dhankad, the 23-year-old wrestler who was killed during the brawl on May 4. The Northern Railway has said that it will suspend Kumar following his arrest in connection with a murder case.

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar feels the arrest of two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar has tarnished the image of the sport in the country.

Kumar and his five associates are wanted by the police after Dhankad, a former junior national champion, was beaten to death inside the Chhatrasal Stadium, the wrestling hub in northwest Delhi, on May 4.

During the hearing, the police informed the court that wrestler Sushil Kumar crossed the borders of as many as seven states and union territories during the past 18 days to evade his arrest.

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