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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicVinesh Phogat

Topic: Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat disqualification roils Haryana politics. Blame game, promises from all sides

Ahead of Haryana polls, AAP says BJP is responsible for injustice to Phogat & Congress says it would have made her Rajya Sabha MP. Comments to gain political mileage, says BJP.

Urdu press slams Waqf bill, sees ‘agenda to strip Muslims of assets under guise of reform’

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

General Chaos has strategic advice for Bangladesh & why Indian rupee would survive any weigh-in

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

What is Court of Arbitration for Sport – Vinesh Phogat’s only hope for a silver medal in Paris

The ace grappler has moved CAS for a joint silver after her shock disqualification before the final for being 100 grams overweight.

‘Despair’ over Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification & Nita Ambani’s ‘publicity blitz’ at Paris Olympics

Foreign media also looked at Indian Right-wing's participation at conferences abroad with aim to build global front against liberalism, and India's 1st multi-nation air combat exercises.

‘Vinesh is our gold’ — heartache in Phogat’s village in Haryana after her disqualification, retirement

After being disqualified from Paris Olympics, Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling. And though people from her village are mourning loss of gold, they wish for her to fight again. 

Protest over Vinesh Phogat in Rajya Sabha, anguished Dhankhar leaves House

Opposition parties walk out after not being allowed to raise the issue.

US wrestler suggests rule changes after Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics setback — ‘maybe this’ll wake up IOC’

Jordan Burroughs, 2012 Olympics gold medalist who has supported Phogat via social media, says wrestling needs 'more than 6 weight classes', also proposed changes for United World Wrestling.

‘I don’t have the strength anymore’: Phogat bids adieu to wrestling, day after setback at Paris 2024

During the morning weigh preceding the final match against Sarah Hildebrandt, Vinesh Phogat was 100 grams above the prescribed weight.

Oppn cries foul over Phogat losing out on Olympics medal, demands probe into possible ‘sabotage’

Earlier in day, MPs of INDIA bloc walked out from both the Houses of Parliament expressing displeasure over sports minister's statement and Centre's refusal to clarify their doubts.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.