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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicSakshi Malik

Topic: Sakshi Malik

Vinesh, Bajrang’s decisions driven by ‘greed’, Babita instigated wrestlers: Sakshi Malik in memoir

In her memoir ‘Witness’ released last week, Malik wrote that Babita & Tirath Rana were eyeing Brij Bhushan’s position of WFI president, which was why they instigated wrestlers to protest.

‘Sherni hai Vinesh’: Emotional scenes at Vinesh Phogat’s homecoming, from Delhi to villages of Haryana

Cheers and showers of flower petals at roadshow attended by hundreds as India welcomes home a champion. Don't want her to retire from wrestling, says Vinesh's mother Premlata.

Wrestlers object to Brij Bhushan aide emerging as ‘frontrunner’ in Saturday’s WFI election

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia & Sakshee Malikkh weren't allowed to address press at Raj Ghat due to I-Day protocol. Wrestlers have expressed concerns about Sanjay Singh becoming WFI chief.

‘Congress puppets’ — BJP’s Babita Phogat denies she got wrestlers police nod for Jantar Mantar protest

In video shared on Twitter, wrestlers Sakshee Malikkh & her husband Satyawart Kadian claimed permission for them to protest at the Delhi site was taken by 2 BJP leaders, among them Phogat.

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’.

‘Won’t agree to just anything,’ say protesting wrestlers after minister’s invite for talks

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur tweeted late Tuesday that the government was willing to discuss their issues; the wrestlers have accused WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

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Their clarification came after news circulated that the two wrestlers had withdrawn from the agitation against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan SIngh.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

Here are a few sportspersons who have backed protesting wrestlers. Only a handful cricketers

The protesting wrestlers have now announced that they will go on a hunger strike 'until death' at the India Gate in Delhi.

‘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.

‘Our daughters not for wolves to feed on’: Protesters welcome FIR against WFI chief, but say fight not over

Sarpanches of various khaps joined wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar & said farmers made govt ‘kneel’ during year-long stir against farm laws and ‘will do the same again if needed’.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.