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In shadow of sexual abuse, Brij Bhushan back: Guest of honour at launch of league
November 02, 2025 6:39 am
The former six-time Member of Parliament is facing trial in a Delhi court after some of the country's top women wrestlers accused him of sexual harassment in 2023. The formal invite named him as the “guest of honour” for the evening.
Govt can't decide where WFI office functions from: Brij Bhushan
January 25, 2025 12:33 pm
Former WFI chief and five-time BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, says federation is looking for a new place to set up the office.
Daily Briefing: Wrestling federation back in Brij Bhushan’s shadows, inside historian Irfan Habib’s home, and more
January 25, 2025 9:33 am
In today’s edition: Professor Irfan Habib’s reflections on history; WFI office controversy; India’s 75 years of Constitution and its challenges and Trump’s shifting stance on US-Iran relations
HC notice to Delhi Police over Brij Bhushan’s plea seeking early hearing
October 19, 2024 5:26 am
The 1,500-page chargesheet against Singh for alleged sexual harassment, assault, and stalking of six women wrestlers had included statements of at least 22 witnesses.
Delhi HC issues notice in ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh’s plea seeking early hearing of quashing petition
October 18, 2024 9:35 pm
The former WFI president has sought the quashing of all criminal proceedings, including the FIR and chargesheet accusing him of allegedly sexually assaulting six women wrestlers during his tenure.
Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress: 'When we were dragged on road, all parties except BJP, stood with us'
September 06, 2024 6:31 pm
Earlier in the day, Phogat resigned from the Indian Railways citing personal reasons, she was employed as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with Northern Railways
In Brij Bhushan case, wrestler deposes before court
August 24, 2024 4:58 am
The trial in the case began in July, over a year after a chargesheet was filed against Singh. Charges have been framed against the former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president under IPC sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 354A (sexual harassment).
WFI present at Paris Olympic village, making decisions on ‘what should happen to Vinesh Phogat': wrestler alleges in Delhi High Court
August 08, 2024 7:23 pm
Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and others had moved a writ petition before the Delhi High Court seeking that the court declare the elections conducted for WFI in December as illegal.
Vinesh Phogat says learnt courage from mother: ‘Widowed at 32, had cancer, fought society on her own’
August 07, 2024 4:59 pm
In the interview with The Indian Express last year, Vinesh Phogat had said: “I speak straight and honestly, and what I feel. It’s been misunderstood. Some feel, ‘arre yeh toh moofatt hai’ (she’s outspoken). What’s inside is what comes out. Take it or go home,” chuckled.
Lok Sabha discussion on Olympics: Hooda brings up wrestlers’ protests
July 23, 2024 7:15 am
Hooda says situation shouldn’t arise when players have to fight own govt: Rijiju says avoid raising federation fights
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