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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicBrij Bhushan Singh

Topic: Brij Bhushan Singh

Muscle power, Hindutva, Modi’s sway — why Kaiserganj remains under Brij Bhushan’s influence

Yogi's popularity is also a factor. BJP MP wields enormous influence in Gonda, Bahraich, Balrampur & Shravasti where he launches zila panchayat chairpersons among others.

Delhi court orders framing of sexual harassment charges against BJP’s Brij Bhushan

A 1599-page chargesheet has been filed against former WFI Chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh that mentions offences of sexual harassment, molestation, and stalking.

Amethi Chhodo Yatra & candidate takes out off-roadshow

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‘I’m a strong contender, will contest 99.9,’ says sexual harassment accused Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan

BJP has declared candidates for majority of seats in UP but has so far not announced one for Kaiserganj, which votes on 20 May. Singh is accused of sexual harassment of female wrestlers.

Sakshee Malikkh slams junior wrestlers for their protest. ‘They’re running propaganda for Brij Bhushan’

Young wrestlers protested against veteran grapplers Malikkh, Bajrang Punia & Vinesh Phogat, accusing them of disrupting wrestling activities & jeopardising future of children in the sport.

Santa’s political party & ‘Gandhi-mukt’ Congress

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After sports ministry suspends WFI, ex-chief & BJP MP Brij Bhushan says ‘severed ties with wrestling’

The BJP MP also said that his upcoming meeting with Union Home Minister Amit has nothing to do with the matter.

WFI chief Sanjay Singh says will talk to govt, seek revocation of suspension

The Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the newly-elected WFI for not following due procedure while announcing the dates for the U15 and U20 National Championships in Gonda, UP.

After Punia, ‘Goonga Pehelwan’ Virender Singh says he’ll return Padma Shri ‘for the sake of my sister’

Three-time Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh announces decision in support of Sakshee Malikkh, who quit wrestling over election of Brij Bhushan aide Sanjay Singh as WFI chief.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.