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India's participation at World Championships cleared
India's 12-member team has been cleared to compete at the World Championships following a meeting of the team with the sports minister.
Published on Oct 26, 2024 11:12 AM IST
Haryana: Vinesh Phogat takes her fight to political mat
Vinesh Phogat got within striking distance of winning an Olympics gold or silver at the Paris Olympics before being disqualified because she was overweight by 100 grams in the 50 kilograms weight category she was competing
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Hitender Rao, Chandigarh
Brij Bhushan's first reaction as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in his first reaction to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining Congress, said, “The move began two years ago.”
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 02:31 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has approached the Delhi high court seeking a quashing of the FIR and charges framed against him in the sexual harassment case.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 12:12 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi reacts to Vinesh Phogat video, takes a ‘Baahubali’ jibe at PM Modi
Rahul Gandhi reacted after multiple World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat on Saturday returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award.
Published on Dec 31, 2023 11:53 AM IST
Suspended WFI officials plan response, IOA to name ad hoc panel
Sanjay Singh, president of the newly elected body that was suspended on Sunday, could not meet the union sports minister on Monday
Published on Dec 25, 2023 11:31 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Now, I do not have anything to do with wrestling: Brij Bhushan
The former WFI chief was speaking at a press conference after the sports ministry suspended the newly-elected Executive Committee
Published on Dec 24, 2023 10:42 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
WFI's Sanjay Singh to talk to PM Modi, Centre, will ‘explore legal options’ if…
Sanjay Singh, a close associate of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has said that the newly formed association hadn't flouted any rules
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 11:38 PM IST
‘Will not take back until…’: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on his Padma Shri
Bajrang Punia placed his Padma Shri award on the pavement outside PM's residence amidst Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) election controversy.
Updated on Dec 25, 2023 01:41 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Evening brief: Brij Bhushan on Sakshi Malik's charge; Army probe into J-K deaths
Check here the shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Dec 24, 2023 06:06 PM IST
Form ad-hoc panel to run WFI: Sports ministry to IOA
Earlier today, the Union sports ministry suspended the newly elected governing body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), until further orders.
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 06:00 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
On Sakshi Malik's 'why Nandini Nagar' charge, Brij Bhushan's clarification
The Centre suspended the newly formed governing body of WFI after accusing it of acting in haste and violating norms in announcing the junior national games.
Published on Dec 24, 2023 04:31 PM IST
‘BJP’s apathy, blatant disregard’: DK Shivakumar on Sakshi Malik retirement
DK Shivakumar hit out at the BJP after Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia announced their decisions to quit wrestling and return his Padma Shri award, respectively.
Published on Dec 23, 2023 08:04 AM IST
Women wrestlers’ voice ignored by government, says Sakshi Malik’s mother
Sudesh Malik, Sakshi's mother, said the government had assured to bring transparency in wrestling but the promises remained unfulfilled
Published on Dec 22, 2023 11:17 PM IST
Sunil Rahar
Priyanka Gandhi meets Sakshi Malik day after she quit wrestling: ‘As a woman...’
Priyanka Gandhi met Sakshi Malik on Friday; Bajrang Punia announced to return his Padma Shri in protest against the insult to women wrestlers.
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 09:12 PM IST
Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's loyalist Sanjay Singh was elected as the new president of the WFI on Thursday.
Published on Dec 21, 2023 11:11 PM IST
On Sakshi Malik's 'I have lost' video, Congress's 'boond boond ka hisab' vow
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said in a post on X that the BJP government denied her justice.
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 08:29 AM IST
Sakshi Malik quits: Brij Bhushan says no vendetta; aide says 'politics with…
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said the protesting wrestlers will be treated with fairness if they want to continue wrestling.
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 08:33 AM IST
Usman Khawaja, Indian wrestlers, Muhammad Ali: Athletes who took a stand
Athletes have often have used their stage or name to take a stand. Here are some leading examples.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 04:06 PM IST
'Contradiction in witnesses' account': Brij Bhushan seeks discharge in case
Brij Bhushan argued that the Oversight Committee formed to look into the case had to recommend the registration of FIR within seven days, but did not do so.
Published on Oct 22, 2023 11:05 AM IST
'Triumphant & jubilant': Mahua Moitra reacts to Brij Bhushan's Parliament photo
Mahua Moitra reacted sharply to a picture of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Parliament during the monsoon session.
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 09:35 AM IST
Delhi court grants interim bail for Brij Bhushan in wrestlers’ case
Brij Bhushan Singh, 66, who is facing sexual harassment allegations is a six-time MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party, and ruled the wrestling body for 12 years.
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 04:50 AM IST
Brij Bhushan Singh granted interim bail by Delhi court in sexual harassment case
Delhi Court grants interim bail to WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case.
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 03:36 PM IST
Wrestlers grapple with layoff effect on return to competition
Top wrestlers who are back in training after weeks of sit-in protest face a tough phase as they bid to regain their old level, say experts
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 08:05 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
‘Chup’: BJP MP Brij Bhushan breaks reporter's mic; DCW chief calls him ‘gunda’
BJP lawmaker Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is facing criticism for allegedly breaking a reporter's mic after being asked about sexual harassment allegations.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 06:48 PM IST
Afternoon brief: ‘Brij Bhushan liable to be punished,’ says Delhi Police
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Published on Jul 11, 2023 02:08 PM IST
Brij Bhushan stalked, molested… liable to be punished: Delhi Police chargesheet
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chief of Wrestling Federation of India, is facing six counts of alleged sexual harassment charges by female wrestlers.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 01:02 PM IST
Enough evidence to proceed against Brij Bhushan: Court
Former WFI chief asked to appear before court on July 18
Published on Jul 07, 2023 11:36 PM IST
Hearing on cognisance of chargesheet against WFI chief shifted to July 7
Renowned Indian wrestlers including Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat held protests for 38 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Singh's arrest.
Updated on Jul 01, 2023 07:04 PM IST
Wrestlers share letter; seek additional time, not exemptions for Asian Games
Vinesh Phogat shared a picture of the letter, which mentions six wrestlers, including herself for some extra time for training ahead of the trials.
Updated on Jun 25, 2023 10:39 PM IST
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