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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Bajrang Punia

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Their clarification came after news circulated that the two wrestlers had withdrawn from the agitation against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan SIngh.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

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.