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Wrestlers’ sexual harassment case: Accused never exonerated by oversight committee, argue Delhi Police

The Delhi Police on Saturday argued that accused BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was never exonerated by the oversight committee.... read..

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Delhi Court allows Wrestler Bajrang Punia's exemption plea in defamation case

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Thursday allowed the exemption application moved the Wrestler Bajrang Punia through his lawyer stating that Punia on September 13, 2023, went to the Kyrgyzstan for upcoming Asian Games and its practice sessions.... read..

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WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP’s Ujjain

Indian WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district on Thursday.... read..

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Indian armwrestlers win 11 medals at World Armwrestling Championship 2023

In a good display, the Indian contingent that went to compete in the 44th World Armwrestling and 25th Para Armwrestling Championship 2023, which was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, won 11 medals.... read..

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Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: “Oversight committee eyewash to assuage sentiments,” argues complainants' counsel

As the hearing in the alleged sexual harassment case against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh took place on Friday, the counsel for the wrestlers argued that the accused was never exonerated by the oversight committee that was not constituted as per the r... read..

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh case: Accused touched breasts on pretext of checking breath pattern, allege women wrestlers

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday heard the arguments of senior counsel for six women wrestlers who alleged that they were sexually harassed by the then WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He allegedly touched their breast on the pretext of c... read..

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Brij Bhushan Singh case: Accused touched breasts of woman wrestler on pretext of checking breath pattern

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday heard the arguments of senior counsel for six women wrestlers who alleged that they were sexually harassed by the then WFI Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He allegedly touched their breast on the pretext of c... read..

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“Vinesh is good wrestler, will try to do better…”: Antim Panghal on preparations for Asian Games

India's U20 women's world champion wrestler Antim Panghal said on Thursday that she is aiming to do better than compatriot and World Championships and Commonwealth Games medalist Vinesh Phogat at the upcoming Asian Games. ... read..

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Women U20 wrestlers return home to rousing reception following successful World Championships campaign

Women wrestlers, who made the country proud at the U20 World Wrestling Championships, returned home to a warm welcome at the Delhi airport on Sunday. ... read..

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"A monumental triumph for Indian Women Wrestlers": PM Modi lauds U-20 World Championships medalist 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian women wrestlers for their outstanding performance at the U-20 World Championships 2023, winning seven medals including three gold for India. ... read..

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Delhi: Wrestlers of Hanuman Akhada take part in 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign

Ahead of the Independence Day on Tuesday, wrestlers of Hanuman Akhada in Delhi took part in 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign on Monday. ... read..

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Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: “Court not required to see case in detail during framing of charges,” Delhi Police

Delhi police on Friday said that a prime facie case is made out against accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case.... read..

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Wrestler Rani Rana accuses husband, in-laws of dowry harassment, beatings

Wrestler and a brand ambassador of the Centre's 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign, Rani Rana on Tuesday accused her in-laws of dowry harassment and physical torment.... read..

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Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: Court to hear argument on charges from Aug 9 to 11

A Delhi court on Thursday fixed August 9 to August 11 for arguments on Charges in the sexual harassment case registered by several wrestlers. ... read..

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Brij Bhushan Singh meets Haryana wrestlers, gives assurance to solve their problems

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh on Wednesday met wrestlers from Haryana, and listened to their grievances while assuring them of taking up their issues with the central governme... read..

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Popular wrestler and ex-Big Boss contestant Sangram Singh launches Sangram Singh Official App

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"Given as per policy": Ad-hoc panel member Bhupender Singh Bajwa on exempting wrestlers from trials

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ad-hoc committee member Bhupender Singh Bajwa on Saturday affirmed that the exemption from Asian Games selection trials, which was given to ace wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, was consistent with their policies.... read..

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Wrestlers Sexual Harrasment case: Court grants bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan, imposes several conditions

A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to outgoing Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the Federation's assistant secretary Vinod Tomar Singh in the sexual harassment case registered by several wrestlers.... read..

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Wrestlers sexual harrasment case: Court reserves order on Brij Bhushan Sharan bail plea

A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on the bail plea moved by outgoing Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the Federation's assistant secretary Vinod Tomar Singh in the sexual harassment case registered by severa... read..

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Delhi HC seeks WFI response on Wrestlers' plea against exemption given to Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat for direct entry to Asian Games

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on the petitions moved Wrestlers Antim Panghal and Sujeet Kalkal over the exemption given to wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat for direct entry into the Asian ... read..

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"We appeal for trail, don't want any favour," Wrestler Vishal Kaliraman on Bajrang Punia given direct entry to Asian Games 2023

With the decision to allow wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games 2023 without giving any trial, Wrestler Vishal Kaliraman, who competes in the 65 kg weight category, on Wednesday said that he appeals for trial instead of ... read..

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Court grants seven-day interim bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar for Knee surgery

A Delhi Court on Wednesday granted one week's interim bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar for knee surgery. Kumar along with other accused persons are facing trial in the junior wrestler's Sagar Dhankar murder case.... read..

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Wrestlers Panghal, Kalkal move Delhi HC over exemption given to Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat for direct entry to Asian Games

Wrestlers Antim Panghal and Sujeet Kalkal on Wednesday moved Delhi High Court over the exemption given to wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat for direct entry into the Asian Games 2023 by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) ad-hoc.... read..

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Sexual harassment case by wrestlers: Delhi Court grants interim bail to Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Tuesday granted interim bail to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case registered by several wrestlers.... read..

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Delhi: National-level wrestler arrested for cheating people online, posing as Army officer

The Delhi Police have arrested a national-level wrestler for cheating people online by posing as an Army officer and pretending to buy or sell goods on online platforms such as OLX, the officials said.... read..

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Sagar Dhankar murder case: Delhi Court issues notice to Jail authorities on plea of wrestler Sushil Kumar seeking interim bail

A Delhi Court, on Saturday, issued notice to jail authorities on a plea of accused wrestler Sushil Kumar and directed the authorities to file his medical records. Earlier, Sushil Kumar sought interim bail for 45 days on medical grounds. He is facing trial... read..

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Posters on Manipur, wrestlers protest put up in Patna as Amit Shah visits Bihar

Ahead of Union Minister Amit Shah's visit to Lakhisarai, Bihar, posters have been put up at the Income-tax Golambar raising questions regarding Manipur violence, the special status of Bihar and wrestlers protest.... read..

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Wrestlers move court seeking copy of chargesheet filed against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The complainant wrestlers, on whose complaint Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Monday moved Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court seeking a certified copy of the same.... read..

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"Protesting wrestlers wouldn't had have any problem if...": Ashok Dhyanchand

Ashok Dhyanchand, the son of India's greatest-ever hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, has flagged the need for an organisation to support athletes, who are fighting for justice or are financially deprived.... read..

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"The court will do its work": Brij Bhushan after wrestlers withdraw protest against him

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said that the case of alleged sexual harassment against him is now in the court that will do its work.... read..

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"Fight will continue in court, not on roads": Top wrestlers on protest against WFI chief

Top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia have called off their protest, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whom they have accused o... read..

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"Spreading wrong things against us": Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik slams Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt

Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Pogat, the three Indian wrestlers protesting against the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Singh, went live on social media on Saturday and fiercely attacked the country's former Olympic... read..

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Wrestlers' protest: "Wrong things being spread about us by some politicians for personal interests," says Vinesh Phogat

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat announced that wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh will come live on social media at 7 PM on Saturday after observing that "wrong things are being spr... read..

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"You were an athlete, but are now a politician": Wrestler Bajrang Punia attacks Yogeshwar Dutt

Olympian wrestler Bajrang Punia lashed out at Olympics medallist Yogeshwar Dutt and said that he is no longer an "athlete" but a "politician" spreading hatred.... read..

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Was the wrestlers' protest against sexual harassment or exemption from trials?: Yogeshwar Dutt

Padma Shri winner and Olympic bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Friday expressed his disappointment over reports that the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) ad hoc committee has decided to exempt protesting wrestlers from the initial trials.... read..

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Vinesh Phogat accuses Yogeshwar Dutt of leaking women wrestlers name to Brij Bhushan Singh

India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday accused BJP leader Yogeshwar Dutt of leaking the names of the women wrestlers to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the media after the committee meeting.... read..

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Wrestlers' demand to train in US is in consideration, ministry will make decision later: Kalyan Chaubey

India's top wrestlers, including Olympian medallist Bajrang Punia, who had spearheaded the protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have now written to the Sports Ministry that they want to train in the US to prepare ... read..

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"Our fight against Brij Bhushan, not government": Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik and Satyawart Kadian in video address

India's ace grapplers Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday said their fight was against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and not the central government.... read..

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Wrestlers case: Delhi Police likely to file charge sheet in court today

The Delhi Police are likely to submit its charge sheet in the wrestlers' case in Rouse Avenue court on Thursday, sources said.... read..

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Congress slams Centre over Delhi Police seeking withdrawal of POCSO charges in minor wrestler's case

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre after the Delhi Police sought to withdraw charges under the the POCSO Act against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence de... read..

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Cong slams Centre over Delhi Police seeking withdrawal of POCSO charges in minor wrestler's case (Ld)

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre after the Delhi Police sought to withdraw charges under the the POCSO Act against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence de... read..

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What will be the outcome in wrestlers' case: Bail or Arrest?

The Delhi Police on Thursday filed a charge sheet running over 1,000 pages with statements of around 200 witnesses in the alleged sexual harassment case against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.... read..

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Delhi Police likely to take back cases against wrestlers

The Delhi Police are expected to withdraw the cases filed against wrestlers who were accused of causing disturbance near Jantar Mantar on the same day when the new Parliament building, located less than 2 km away, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendr... read..

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Inspired by The Great Khali, Arif Saleem Bohru emerges as first professional wrestler from J-K

Wrestling has been an integral part of India's sporting tradition with young enthusiasts honing their skills in 'akharas'. Indian wrestlers have updated their skills with the evolution of wrestling as a modern sport and Jammu and Kashmir is no exception.... read..

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'Forensic reports not included in initial charge sheet in wrestlers' complaint case'

Delhi Police intends to submit an additional charge sheet in the female wrestlers' sexual harassment case due to pending forensic reports for digital evidence, including photos, videos, and audio, a senior police official said, on condition of anonymity.... read..

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Delhi Police officials reach court to file chargesheet on wrestlers' issue

Delhi Police officials on Thursday reached Patiala House Court complex with a chargesheet in the FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on the complaint of protesting wrestlers.... read..

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Wrestlers case: Delhi Police to soon submit report in court

Investigators in the wrestlers' case will soon submit chats, videos and statements of over 150 witnesses in court, a Delhi Police source said on Wednesday.... read..

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Delhi Police files cancellation report in minor wrestler's case, next hearing on July 4

Delhi Police have filed a cancellation report in Delhi Patiala House Court in the minor's case in the FIR against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.... read..

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Farmers threaten stir for sunflower procurement on MSP, wrestler Punia extends support (Ld)

With farmers at the 'mahapanchayat' on Monday threatening agitation if sunflower is not procured at the minimum support price (MSP) in Haryana, wrestler Bajrang Punia extended support by saying they felt bad "if you were forced to block roads for your dem... read..

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Centre is talking to wrestlers: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said the Centre is talking to the wrestlers who called for a statewide strike on June 14 amid sexual allegations charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.... read..

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Wrestlers' protest: Players hope to get justice by June 15, otherwise will give call for bigger protest

Olympian Bajrang Punia on Saturday said that the wrestlers hope to get justice after meetings with the government, but if the investigation is not completed by June 15, they will launch an even bigger protest.... read..

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