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Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi court grants time to prosecution
New Delhi: Granting some more time to prosecution to file written arguments, a Delhi court on Tuesday also allowed BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan…
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IOA panel for wrestling warns WFI of action for ‘illegally’ communicating with state body
New Delhi: The ad-hoc committee running the sport of wrestling in the country has accused the disbanded WFI of violating the IOA charter by “illegally” communicating with a state association. The Indian…
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Sexual harassment allegations false, motivated: ex-WFI chief Singh tells court
New Delhi: Former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Saturday refuted allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by six women wrestlers, terming them as “false and motivated”. Singh…
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WFI suspension: Mamata accuses Centre of letting down wrestlers; BJP hits back
Kolkata: Expressing concern over the suspension of WFI by United World Wrestling, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the central government of disregarding the nation’s wrestlers, prompting criticism from the BJP,…
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Brij Bhushan claims 22 state units attended his meeting
New Delhi: Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that 22 out of 25 state units attended a meeting hosted by him here on Sunday, adding that…
- India
Court grants bail to Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar Singh in sexual harassment case
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of sexual harassment of women wrestlers. The court also…
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‘Suno Draupadi…’: Vinesh Phogat shares famous poem, seeks justice for wrestlers
New Delhi: Amid Delhi Police’s investigation against the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Commonwealth Games medallist Vinesh Phogat has shared a famous poem ‘Suno Draupadi shastra…
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‘Wait for court’s verdict…’: Brij Bhushan on sexual harassment claims
New Delhi: BJP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday asked people to wait for the court’s verdict with regard to the allegations of sexual harassment…
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WFI elections to be held on July 6, result on same day
New Delhi: The Wrestling Federation of India’s much awaited elections will take place on July 6, the returning officer announced in a notification issued on Tuesday. The announcement comes a day after…
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Will contest 2024 polls: BJP MP Brij Bhushan, accused of sexual harassment
Gonda: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, announced on Sunday that he will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election once again from…
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Minor wrestler’s father says stands by sexual harassment charges against WFI chief
New Delhi: The father of a 17-year-old wrestler, who levelled sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on late Sunday asserted that he has not…
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Sexual harassment accused MP Brij Bhushan to address BJP rally
Lucknow: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will now address a party rally in Katra area of Kaiserganj, his constituency, on June 11. The rally…
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Wrestlers mull taking their protest to Ram Lila ground
New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers, who have been demanding the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Tuesday indicated that they may take their agitation…
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‘The way investigation is going…’: Sibal expresses doubts on probe into wrestlers vs WFI chief
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday expressed doubts about the fairness of the investigation being carried out into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled by women wrestlers against WFI…
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Wrestlers to take protest against WFI chief global, approach international Olympians
New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Monday decided to make their “agitation global” by approaching Olympic medallists and athletes from other countries and warned that if their demand for the arrest of…
