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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicBrij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Topic: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

History sheeter with no convictions — muscle power & the alleged crimes of Brij Bhushan

Despite facing 38 cases, Brij Bhushan is yet to see conviction in even one of them. His aides face charges of links with land mafia & illegal possession of property.

Akhilesh silent but Dimple makes a point: Why SP is walking a tightrope on Brij Bhushan

Brij Bhushan, who has denied harassment allegations against him, has earlier represented SP in Parliament. He praised Akhilesh last week for not siding with wrestlers’ protest.

I stand with wrestlers, says Haryana’s BJP minister Anil Vij, claims matter ‘being dealt with by Centre’

CM Manohar Lal Khattar said this week that 'this matter doesn’t pertain to Haryana', while his deputy Dushyant Chautala of JJP stated that sternest action will be taken on charges made by wrestlers.

Country’s rulers should think about why women’s voices are going unheard, Urdu press writes on wrestlers’ stir

New Delhi: The wrestlers’ protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar were widely covered by the Urdu press, with editorials calling for immediate action against Wrestling...

SC refuses to monitor probe against WFI chief Brij Bhushan, cites FIRs to close proceedings in wrestlers’ plea

Delhi Police counsel, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, informs bench led by CJI Chandrachud that security has been provided to the complainants, including the minor, in line with the court’s direction.

Demanding ‘justice’ for wrestlers, Haryana opposition on offensive against Khattar govt

Former CM & opposition leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the protesting wrestlers, mostly from Haryana, had brought glory to the state & nation, but state govt wasn't listening to their grievances.

Late-night scuffle between protesting wrestlers & Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar

Demonstrators claim policemen attacked them after argument over occupying vacant spots at protest site.

‘May god help them get justice’ — party mum, BJP MP Maneka speaks out on wrestlers’ stir against Brij Bhushan

Statement by Maneka Gandhi, who along with her son & Pilibhit MP Varun Gandhi has been sidelined by BJP in recent years, comes in backdrop of the party's studied silence on the issue. 

Days after ‘indiscipline’ remark, PT Usha meets wrestlers protesting against WFI chief

Senior wrestlers, who have brought sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan Singh, want the BJP MP removed from his post.

‘Was I eating Shilajit roti?’ WFI chief Brij Bhushan says sexual harassment charge a ‘bid to malign character’

Brij Bhushan Singh’s outburst during interview comes day after he said a particular family was levelling allegations against him, and the girls accusing him belonged to one akhara.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.