'Will continue to have such greed': Vinesh Phogat responds to Sakshi Malik's allegations
Oct 23, 2024, at 05:21 am
Vinesh Phogat has dismissed charges by Sakshi Malik that the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was impaired when "people close to" the wrestler-turned-politician began to fill her mind with "greed".
May 11, 2024, at 03:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a big blow to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a Delhi court Friday ordered the framing of charges against the former Wrestling Federation of India chief in the sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers.
Flashback 2023: Top 20 events that marked the year for India and the World
Dec 31, 2023, at 10:13 pm
India reached the moon in 2023 by riding on its Chandrayaan programme and even surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation during the year. Outside India, the world witnessed conflicts surging from Ukraine-Russia to the border of Israel when Hamas members crossed the Gaza Strip and launched an attack on the neighbouring nation, triggering a war that is devastating Gaza. The year will once again go down in history as one when several stunning events unfolded reshaping the future. Supriyo Hazra picks twenty mega events which made headlines.
Delhi court adjourns petition seeking FIR against protesting wrestlers to Oct 6
Aug 27, 2023, at 03:05 am
New Delhi: A Delhi Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of a petition seeking an FIR against some wrestlers for slapping false allegations on WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and indulging in hate speech.
Delhi Court grants bail to wrestling body chief in sexual harassment case
Jul 21, 2023, at 01:19 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi Court has granted regular bail to BJP MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of alleged sexual harassment filed by women wrestlers.
Jul 12, 2023, at 04:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the benched chief of the country's Wrestling Federation and accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers, has refused to step down despite the chargesheet filed against him by the Delhi Police.
Jun 19, 2023, at 04:53 am
New Delhi: Babita Phogat, a prominent BJP leader and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, firmly rejected Sakshi Malik and Satyawart Kadian’s claim in connection with the permission for the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in January.
'Not under threat or fear': Minor wrestler's father rebuffs Sakshi Malik's claims
Jun 19, 2023, at 02:20 am
New Delhi: The father of the minor wrestler, who earlier withdrew sexual harassment charges against the wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has firmly refuted Sakshi Malik’s claim that she did so under pressure.
Jun 18, 2023, at 05:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian have stated that their protest was not politically motivated and they remained silent for years despite facing harassment as the wrestling fraternity was not united earlier.
Jun 18, 2023, at 02:05 am
New Delhi: Wrestler Sakshi Malik has claimed in a video statement that the minor wrestler withdrew her sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment as her family was threatened.
Delhi Police takes woman wrestler to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's official residence for probe
Jun 10, 2023, at 05:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Stepping up its investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Delhi Police Friday took a woman wrestler to his office here to recreate the sequence of events that led to the alleged crime.
No offence of hate speech made out against protesting wrestlers: Delhi Police tells court
Jun 10, 2023, at 02:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police Friday filed an action taken report (ATR) before a Delhi court based on a plea seeking an FIR against protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshee Malikkh for allegedly making “false allegations” against BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Wrestler who accused federation chief of sexual harassment 'not minor', reveals her father
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a new twist to the wrestlers' protest, the "minor" who made allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was not underage at the time of the incident and has changed her statement in court, media reports said.
Wrestlers pause protest till June 15 after a five-hour meeting with Anurag Thakur
Jun 08, 2023, at 01:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The wrestlers have decided to pause their protest against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after meeting Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for five hours on Wednesday.
Wrestlers' Protest: Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh meet Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Jun 07, 2023, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Top wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence on Wednesday morning amid their ongoing agitation against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.
Top wrestlers rejoin work but pledge to 'not step back' from protest
Jun 06, 2023, at 01:34 am
New DelhiIBNS: India's top wrestlers, including Sakshee Malikkh, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, who have been at the forefront of the massive protest against the country's wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have resumed their duties in the Railways.
'My heart goes out to protesting wrestlers': Mamata Banerjee participates in candlelight vigil
Jun 02, 2023, at 05:46 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Alleging that protesting wrestlers were being repeatedly "harassed and mistreated", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attended a candlelight vigil here in solidarity with them.
Jun 02, 2023, at 01:14 am
Muzaffarnagar (UP): Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait Thursday said that the final decision regarding the wrestlers' protest will be made during a meeting scheduled for Friday in Haryana.
Jun 01, 2023, at 03:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid an escalating campaign for his arrest over sexual harassment allegations, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is also a member of Parliament for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Wednesday issued a defiant statement refuting all charges once again.
Jun 01, 2023, at 02:36 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Claiming to be the uncle of the 'minor' complainant in the sexual harassment charge against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Amit Pehlwan, Wednesday said that his niece is actually 20 years old, and is being used by the protesting wrestlers to frame the wrestling body chief.
Protesting wrestlers halt plan to immerse medals in Ganga, give 5-day ultimatum to Centre
May 31, 2023, at 03:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Protesting ace wrestlers have now shelved their plans to immerse their medals in Ganga at Haridwar after intervention from farmer leader Naresh Tikait.
#MeToo against Brij Bhushan: No more wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar, says Delhi Police
May 29, 2023, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police on Monday said the wrestlers, who were detained by the cops while they were marching towards the new Parliament building a day ago, won't be allowed to continue with their sit-in protest at the city's Jantar Mantar.
May 29, 2023, at 01:14 am
New Delhi: Wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment, were detained by Delhi Police on Sunday after they tried to march towards the new Parliament building.
Police detain top protesting wrestlers as they attempt to march toward new Parliament building
May 28, 2023, at 06:44 pm
New Delhi: Top Indian wrestlers, including Olympians and Commonwealth Games champions, were detained on Sunday as they attempted to stage a demonstration outside the newly inaugurated Parliament building.
Thousands of farmers to reach Delhi to support protesting wrestlers
May 07, 2023, at 06:31 am
New Delhi: Thousands of farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) will reach Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on May 7 to support the wrestlers sitting on a dharna demanding action against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh over alleged sexual harassment, media reports said.
May 04, 2023, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the proceedings of the plea filed by seven wrestlers against Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, Chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Member of Parliament from the BJP.
Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police denies 'violence by drunk cops' charge
May 04, 2023, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi: Delhi Police has responded to the protesting wrestlers’ allegations that they were manhandled by drunk cops late Wednesday night when they wanted to bring in some folding beds at Jantar Mantar where they are sitting on a dharna, media reports said.
Wrestlers allege violence at Jantar Mantar protest site, blame Delhi cops over it
May 04, 2023, at 06:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Wrestlers holding a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar alleged that there was a scuffle with outsiders on Wednesday evening.
May 04, 2023, at 12:42 am
New Delhi: India’s top wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who has been protesting along with other prominent wrestlers in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Wednesday said that standing up against a powerful individual who has been misusing his power and position for a long time is challenging, media reported.
'Will resign if PM Modi or BJP asks me to do so': Brij Bhushan as wrestlers' protest intensifies
May 03, 2023, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is accused of sexually harassing women athletes, on Wednesday said he would resign only if Prime Minister Narendra Modi asks him to.