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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.

White man’s bhakti is Shinde’s shakti & Ardern’s resignation gives netas indigestion

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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’.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.