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Jogging, cycling, cutting hair & shortening clothes — wrestler Vinesh Phogat gave it all for Olympics

Vinesh was hospitalised Wednesday after she fainted soon after she learnt about her disqualification. Tributes poured in as the shocker seeped in among countrymen.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat beats Ukraine’s Oksana Livach, enters maiden Olympic semi-final

Trailing 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity, Phogat came back brilliantly in the last five seconds to take down the top seed by clinching three points to win 3-2.

BJP drops Brij Bhushan Singh in UP’s Kaiserganj seat, fields his son Karan

The party has named Dinesh Pratap Singh as its candidate from Raebareli, a Gandhi family bastion, which has been won by former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for 5 consecutive times.

‘I’m a strong contender, will contest 99.9,’ says sexual harassment accused Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan

BJP has declared candidates for majority of seats in UP but has so far not announced one for Kaiserganj, which votes on 20 May. Singh is accused of sexual harassment of female wrestlers.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards to protest Sanjay Singh’s WFI poll victory

Phogat’s decision comes days after Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and Deafylmpics champion Virender Singh Yadav returned their Padma Shri awards.

Brij Bhushan aide Sanjay Singh elected WFI president, bags 40 votes against wrestler Sheoran’s 7

Outcome hints at outgoing president Brij Bhushan’s continued dominance in sporting body. Elections to 15 posts of WFI were stayed by Punjab & Haryana HC.

Why Haryana khap has challenged Bajrang Punia to a dangal ahead of Asiad

Vishal Kaliraman had hoped to represent India at Hangzhou. But Bajrang Punia's direct entry means he will be on standby for him. A khap panchayat has now sided with young grappler.

World governing body UWW suspends Wrestling Federation of India over failure to hold polls

UWW had warned WFI of suspension in May, and said it was concerned about the allegations brought by wrestlers against outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Why is so much being done to save Brij Bhushan, asks Priyanka Gandhi after she meets protesting wrestlers

The Congress general secretary met the protesters Saturday. Committees are a way to deflect conversation, she says about inquiry panel looking into allegations against WFI chief.  

WFI harassment panel got ‘0 complaints in 2 yrs’. Coaches question Sakshi Malik’s role as member

Wrestler Sakshi Malik, who led protests at Jantar Mantar with Vinesh Phogat & Bajrang Punia last week, is the only woman on panel. Coaches ask why she didn't speak up or take action.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.