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Delhi Court To Pass Order On Police Closure Report In POCSO Case Against Brij Bhushan On October 6

Delhi Court Defers Order On Police Closure Report In POCSO Case Against Brij Bhushan

Additional Sessions Judge Chhavi Kapoor, who was scheduled to pass the order on Wednesday, adjourned the matter saying the order was not ready.

06 September 2023

Protesting wrestlers at a press conference in Delhi

Wrestlers Protest Row: Protesters Move Delhi Court Seeking Copy Of Charge Sheet Filed Against WFI Chief

A charge sheet was filed by Delhi Police against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354-D (stalking) and...

27 June 2023

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia

Wrestlers' Protest: Will Participate In Asian Games Once The Issues Are Resolved, Says Sakshee Malikkh

Participation in Asian Games 2023 remains unsure for the Indian wrestlers who are participating in the protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan. Wrestler Sakshee Malikkh says they will participate...

10 June 2023

The panel did not favour Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadiyan, Jitender Kinha and Sangeeta Phogat.

WFI Ad Hoc Panel Hands Direct Asian Games Entries To Bajrang And Vinesh

The Indian Olympic Association's ad-hoc committee took the decision just four days before the trials to select the wrestling squad for the Asian Games, scheduled to begin on September 23 in the Chinese city of Hangzhou. 

19 July 2023

Indian wrestlers staging protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police Asks 2 Wrestlers To Submit Photo, Audio And Video Proof Of Assault

With the ongoing probe regarding the sexual harassment cases against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police who is looking into the matter with details have asked the complainants to show...

11 June 2023

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik at the protest site in Delhi

'Willing To Have A Discussion', Says Anurag Thakur As Centre Invites Protesting Wrestlers For Talks

Earlier, wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat met Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid their ongoing protests against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh. 

07 June 2023

Interestingly, WFI held elections in 2015 and 2019 but the Assam association did not approach the court then demanding full membership.

WFI Elections Delayed Further With Gauhati High Court Fixing July 28 As Next Date For Hearing

Devajit Saikia, the Assam Wrestling Association's (AWA) advocate told that the matter has been listed for the next hearing on July 28.

17 July 2023

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Veteran socialist leader Pandit Ramkishan.

Wrestlers Get Support From 98-Year-Old Socialist: Who Is Pandit Ramkishan?

Former MP Pandit Ramkishan is the veteran socialist leader who has lead several campaigns against ‘injustices’ in the past and among the leaders who fought against British rule in India.

06 June 2023

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03 June 2023
Wrestlers' Protest: Cong Leader Kapil Sibal Slams BJP, Says It's Not 'Sab Ka Saath' But 'Brij Bhushan Ka Saath'

Wrestlers' Protest: Cong Leader Kapil Sibal Slams BJP, Says It's Not 'Sab Ka Saath' But 'Brij Bhushan Ka Saath'

Congress Leader Kapil Sibal questions Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling party's silence on the matter of wrestlers' protest against Wrestling...


02 June 2023
'Slipped Hands Under Clothes, Threatened Us': FIRs Against WFI Chief Reveal Details Of Sexual Harassment

'Slipped Hands Under Clothes, Threatened Us': FIRs Against WFI Chief Reveal Details Of Sexual Harassment

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been booked under IPC sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A...


01 June 2023
Farmers Unite With Wrestlers, Demand Arrest Of WFI Chief Over Sexual Harassment Charges

Farmers Unite With Wrestlers, Demand Arrest Of WFI Chief Over Sexual Harassment Charges

Nationwide demonstrations organized by the farmers highlighted the urgent need for justice, as they stood in solidarity with the wrestlers and called for...


01 June 2023
Heightened Security At Delhi Borders Over Farmers Protest For Protesting Wrestlers

Heightened Security At Delhi Borders Over Farmers Protest For Protesting Wrestlers

The wrestlers have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India(WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing female wrestlers...


31 May 2023
‘Will Hang Myself If Allegations Are Proven’: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

‘Will Hang Myself If Allegations Are Proven’: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The wrestlers have been holding protests against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing several...


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31 May 2023
World Wrestling Body Condemns Action Against Wrestlers, Demands Action Against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan

World Wrestling Body Condemns Action Against Wrestlers, Demands Action Against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan

United World Wrestling (UWW) said it will hold a meeting with the wrestlers to inquire about their condition and safety and reconfirm our support for a fair...


31 May 2023
Wrestlers' Protest: SKM Calls For Nationwide Protest On June 1, Demands Arrest Of WFI Chief

Wrestlers' Protest: SKM Calls For Nationwide Protest On June 1, Demands Arrest Of WFI Chief

In a statement, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha said it has given the call for the nationwide agitation 'to secure the democratic right to protest by the Indian...


29 May 2023
March From Jantar Mantar To New Parliament: A Timeline Of Wrestlers' Protest

March From Jantar Mantar To New Parliament: A Timeline Of Wrestlers' Protest

Several opposition leaders accused the government and Delhi Police of failing to take any action and registering a complaint in the first place against WFI...


23 May 2023
Wrestlers' Candlelight March: Security Arrangements Tightened From Jantar Mantar To India Gate

Wrestlers' Candlelight March: Security Arrangements Tightened From Jantar Mantar To India Gate

The police have neither officially given nor denied permission to the protesters to hold the candlelight march at Jantar Mantar. However, they have arranged...


11 May 2023
NHRC Issues Notice To Ministry, WFI Over Lack Of Panel To Address Sexual Harassment Charges

NHRC Issues Notice To Ministry, WFI Over Lack Of Panel To Address Sexual Harassment Charges

This notice comes at a time when several wrestlers, led by Olympic bronze medalists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, are protesting against sexual harassment by...


08 May 2023
Khap Leaders, Farmer Unions Join Wrestlers, Set May 21 Deadline For Arrest Of WFI Chief Brij Bhushan

Khap Leaders, Farmer Unions Join Wrestlers, Set May 21 Deadline For Arrest Of WFI Chief Brij Bhushan

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, Khap Maham 24 chief Mehar Singh and Sankyut Kisna Morcha's (non-political) Baldev Singh Sirsa joined the...


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04 May 2023
Wrestlers' Protest: Security Beefed Up At Jantar Mantar After Scuffle Between Delhi Police And Protestors

Wrestlers' Protest: Security Beefed Up At Jantar Mantar After Scuffle Between Delhi Police And Protestors

On Wednesday late night, police detained Rajya Sabha MP Dipendra Hooda and chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Swati Maliwal who had reached...


29 April 2023
Not A Criminal, Won’t Resign: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Not A Criminal, Won’t Resign: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said the Congress party is behind the ongoing episode.


29 April 2023
Priyanka Gandhi Meets Protesting Wrestlers, Demands WFI Chief Brij Bhushan's Ousting

Priyanka Gandhi Meets Protesting Wrestlers, Demands WFI Chief Brij Bhushan's Ousting

Priyanka Gandhi has accused the government of 'protecting' the WFI chief as there has been no dialogue from anyone from the government over the wrestlers'...


26 April 2023
Preliminary Probe Needed Before FIR On Sexual Harassment Allegations Of Wrestlers: Delhi Police To SC

Preliminary Probe Needed Before FIR On Sexual Harassment Allegations Of Wrestlers: Delhi Police To SC

The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that some kind of preliminary probe was needed before it can proceed with the registration of an FIR over sexual...


19 January 2023
DCW Issues Notice To Sports Ministry, Delhi Police After WFI Chief Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Wrestler

DCW Issues Notice To Sports Ministry, Delhi Police After WFI Chief Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Wrestler

DCW chief Swati Maliwal also met the protesting wrestlers at the Jantar Mantar.


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