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HC rejects plea for exemption from WFI circular, Vinesh Phogat to miss Senior World Championship trials

Beyond procedural issues, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma also reflected on the broader systemic dilemma facing female athletes who choose to start a family.

Former wrestling chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted in sexual harassment case

ThePrint traces how allegations against the former WFI chief snowballed into one of India's biggest athlete-led protests, culminating in an in-camera trial.

What SC said as it cleared path for Vinesh Phogat to take part in Asian Games trials

‘Answers are not in court; institutionalisation should be stronger,’ says apex court, cautioning against arguments between institutions and athletes turning ‘shrill and emotional’

Vinesh Phogat, WFI, and the Delhi HC judgment that said motherhood cannot become a disability

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court’s direction that wrestler Vinesh Phogat—a two-time Olympian and Congress MLA—must be allowed to participate in the Wrestling Federation...

‘Govt must gauge delicacy of situation, foster trust in Kashmir’ — Urdu press on Poonch civilian deaths

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

WFI suspension: Indian Olympic Association forms 3-member panel to run wrestling body

Sports ministry suspended Wrestling Federation of India's executive body Sunday, three days after Sanjay Singh, a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was elected its president.

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.

Citing ‘influence of ex-office bearers’, govt suspends newly elected WFI body, ad-hoc panel to take over

Sports ministry says in letter to IOA that it took note of ‘compelling situation arising out of (continuing) influence & control of former office bearers’ on working of WFI.

On Camera

The Yamuna River deserves more than a Sunday clean-up

Our ancient cities managed waste better than we do. A cleaner Yamuna begins with reviving that lost sense of shared responsibility.

India’s crude import bill jumps 46% to $90.6 billion in April-September as oil prices surge

Latest Monthly Ready Reckoner by Centre’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell shows the sharp increase is largely price-driven, rather than a result of any rise in quantity of crude purchased.

DRDO shortlists SSS Defence & Kalyani Group to develop indigenous aviation gun for Rudra, LCH helicopters

The project is part of India's broader push to indigenous critical weapon systems and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. 

Street fighter to 2029 challenger? Rahul Gandhi must answer 12 questions first

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.