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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: WFI Chief

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.

‘Being called liars’: Protesting wrestlers in tears over ‘inaction’ on sexual harassment charges against WFI chief

Wrestlers return to Jantar Mantar after their January protest against Wrestling Federation of India head Brij Bhushan, hoping to draw sports ministry's attention to alleged inaction.

Sports Ministry suspends WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar, cancels tournament

The aggrieved wrestlers had alleged that Tomar took bribes from athletes and was involved in financial corruption, helping him to build property worth crores.

WFI responds to sports ministry, denies wrestlers’ sexual assault claims against president

The WFI sent its reply to the sports ministry Friday, saying "there is no scope for arbitrariness & mismanagement " in the body after being asked to respond to the allegations within 72 hours.

IOA panel to send report to PM Modi in 8-10 days, says former wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt

Dutt is a part of the IOA's seven-member committee along with Olympic medallist Mary Kom, to probe sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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.

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‘Wrestlers’ protest like dharna of Shaheen Bagh’ — WFI chief Brij Bhushan refuses to resign

The agitating wrestlers have reached out to the Indian Olympic Association, demanding formation of an enquiry committee to probe allegations of sexual harassment against Bhushan.

‘Daughter, a curse?’ Olympians question PM’s silence on #MeToo charges against WFI chief

Olympians, Congress leaders Vijender Singh and Krishna Poonia made their angst apparent against the central leadership while wrestlers’ protest entered the third day.

‘Am an elected head,’ WFI chief refutes reports that he met Home Minister Amit Shah

Singh, who is also a BJP MP, said he is an elected president of the WFI and not heading the federation by 'the grace of some person’.

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.