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Top wrestlers meet sports minister to demand action against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

Past midnight Tuesday, Anurag Thakur had tweeted the government was willing to have a discussion with the wrestlers over their ‘issues’.

‘Rejoined work, not ended protest’ — Wrestlers Sakshee Malikkh, Bajrang Punia trash fake news

Their clarification came after news circulated that the two wrestlers had withdrawn from the agitation against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan SIngh. Both wrestlers tweeted to deny the reports.

Meet the protesters standing for their wrestling heroes—barefoot, jobless, homeless in Delhi

From ensuring there were enough mattresses, to making sure no rabble rousers entered the temporary den of wrestlers, these people are key to the protest ecosystem.

‘Will immerse medals in Ganga, fast unto death,’ say Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat & Sakshi Malik

Alluding to 'mahapanchayat' thwarted by Delhi Police on 28 May, protesting wrestlers say they were branded as 'criminals'. They plan to offer their medals to Ganga at Haridwar.

‘Delayed probe, non-disclosure of findings, no FIR against Brij Bhushan’ — why wrestlers are protesting again

SC Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police, seeking FIR against the BJP MP. Brij Bhushan was asked to step down as chairman of Wrestling Federation of India after January protests.

Wrestlers return to Jantar Mantar, demand action on allegations of sexual abuse against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

They allege that despite an Oversight Committee to look into the plaints, not much has moved on the ground. The sports ministry has not issued a statement either.

Indian women didn’t ‘dangal’ to enter wrestling world only to be silenced by men. A fight is on

Indian Olympic Association has formed a committee to probe Vinesh Phogat's allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Deeply concerned and disturbed by allegations against WFI chief, says IOA chief P.T. Usha

Celebrated Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat & others have been protesting for the last three days at Jantar Mantar against WFI president.

‘Truth needs to come out’ — wrestlers’ protest against WFI chief triggers a political storm

The protesters have not divulged details about the allegations made and said they will tell the whole story to PM Narendra Modi or Home minister Amit Shah only.

Wrestlers stage protest against WFI President’s ‘dictatorship’, vow to fight till end

Wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat were protesting against Wrestling Federation of India's 'arbitrary' laws & called for a boycott of its president at Jantar Mantar Wednesday.

On Camera

India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.