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Congress slams PM Modi on ‘studied silence’ on issues that matter

Congress criticizes PM Modi's silence on Agnipath, MSP, and harassment allegations, questioning his stance on key issues in Haryana.

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In a dig at the BJP over its ‘Modi ka parivar’ campaign, Congress targets PM’s ties with tycoon

Congress criticizes BJP's 'Modi ka parivar' campaign, highlighting real issues and ties to Adani, calling out government corruption.

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Global wrestling governing body lifts India suspension, asks WFI not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers

Wrestling's world governing body lifts suspension on India, but guarantees needed to prevent discrimination against protesting wrestlers.

The Hindu

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WFI without Sanjay Singh is acceptable to us: Sakshi Malik

Sakshi Malik insists no issues with new WFI if Sanjay Singh is kept away; protesters accuse her, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat of ruining their careers.

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Centre wants Opposition MPs to behave like Bidhuri, Brij Bhushan to avoid suspension: TMC's O'Brien

Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament for protesting against security breach; Derek O'Brien takes jibe at govt, mentions MPs facing allegations of misconduct.

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From protests to Parliament: The fall of mainstream media – and why 2024 doesn’t bode well

We end this year by being reminded again that there are no clean endings when the issue of sexual harassment is raised. The face of champion wrestler Sakshi Malik, as she broke down in front of the media, could not be a more heart-rending reminder of this ugly truth.

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Protesting wrestlers "past their prime, don't want juniors to progress", says suspended WFI President Sanjay Singh

IOA forms ad-hoc committee to manage Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after Union Sports Ministry suspends governing body.

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits Virender Arya Akhara in Jhajjar interacts with Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi interacted with the wrestlers and Coach Virendra Arya at the Akhara. The Akhara has been the training ground of several Olympians. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award in protest; J&K civilians speak of torture by troops in Rajouri, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 27, 2023

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Another opportunity: On the Wrestling Federation of India and reforms

The mess in the Wrestling Federation of India has laid bare everything that plagues sports administration in India

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India suspends newly-elected wrestling body after top athletes protest

The suspension comes days after a new president replaced the old head who was charged with sexually harassing wrestlers.

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Decision to suspend WFI taken under pressure: Opposition leaders

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections were held on December 21 with Sanjay Singh and his panel winning the polls by big margins.

The Hindu

Indian wrestling loses a champion. Primetime couldn’t care less

There are many women newsroom leaders in the Indian news space. But there was not a single primetime debate on most mainstream channels on the day Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik quit wrestling over a Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist’s election as the Wrestling Federation of India president.

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India’s Sakshi Malik quits over election of new wrestling federation chief

Top wrestler quits the sport after Indian wrestling body replaces president accused of sexual abuse with his close ally.

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WFI elections: Sanjay Singh becomes new president as Brij Bhushan loyalists sweep the polls

Sanjay Singh elected Wrestling Federation of India president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh camp wins 13 of 15 posts, paving way for lifting UWW ban on WFI.

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Sanjay Singh becomes new President of Wrestling Federation of India

Sanjay was part of WFI’s last executive council. He was also the national federation’s joint secretary since 2019. Read further on Dynamite News:

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From vigilantism to failed political debut, caste jibes: Who was slain Rajput leader Gogamedi?

Security was stepped up across Rajasthan on Wednesday amid calls for a state-wide bandh, a day after right-wing Rajput leader Sukhdev Singh Shekhawat alias Gogamedi was shot dead by two youths at his Jaipur residence.

The Hindu

Following backlash, organisers say Brij Bhushan will not attend Kambala

After a backlash over inviting Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, BJP MP, for felicitating wrestlers at Kambala, a buffalo race event being held for the first time in Bengaluru, the organisers said that it was an “oversight” and he will not be attending the event. The MP from Kaiserganj has been accused…

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Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan was never exonerated by oversight panel, Delhi police tell court

Delhi Police said that former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan, accused of sexual harassment of several women wrestlers, was not exonerated by the oversight committee constituted by the government

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Oversight committee report is ‘eyewash’, counsel representing wrestlers tells court

The oversight committee formed by the Union Sports Ministry — to investigate sexual harassment allegations levelled against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh — has not been constituted as per the rules of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, according to the…

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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. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sexual harassment case: enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan on trial, Delhi police tell court

Delhi Police submit evidence to court for trial of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case. Public prosecutor argues charges must be framed against Singh & co-accused for offences under IPC Sections 354, 354A & 354D. Court to hear matter further on Aug 19.

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Morning Digest | Manipur debate in Rajya Sabha lost in a maze of rules; China goes 10 months without envoy in India ahead of key meetings, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has opposed framing of charges against him

The Hindu

Wrestlers case: arguments against Brij Bhushan to begin next week

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court will start from August 9 the hearing on charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

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