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Sexual harassment allegations politically motivated, says Brij Bhushan after acquittal

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, at a felicitation programme after his acquittal by a Delhi court, said the sexual harassment allegations were politically motivated and confined to "good touch" and "bad touch". Singh received a grand welcome in Gonda, his home district, following the court's decision.

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WFI cracks down on age fraud, disqualifies 500-plus wrestlers at U-17 ranking meet

Over 500 wrestlers were disqualified from a national tournament in Gonda. The Wrestling Federation of India implemented a strict Aadhaar-based age verification system. This system revealed widespread discrepancies between birth certificates and Aadhaar records. The federation is committed to eradicating age fraud to ensure fair competition for genuine athletes. This…

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Rs 3,350-cr MoU, 70,000 jobs: A Yogi govt AI investment deal is now under fraud cloud

In February 2023, Lucknow hosted the Global Investors Summit — Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s marquee pitch to investors. By the time it concluded, 19,250 MoUs had been signed, with proposed investments worth Rs 33.52 lakh crore. One of those signatures belonged to Obdu Digital Health Care Private Limited.

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US fitness influencer Ashton Hall stunned by Brij Bhushan’s 15-acre mansion, Rs 2.5 crore horse and helicopter. Watch viral video

American fitness icon Ashton Hall visited Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, meeting former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He was stunned by the former MP's 15-acre property, rode Rs 2.5 crore horse, and was shocked after seeing a chopper parked inside the premises. Hall engaged with young wrestlers, shared fitness advice, and…

The Economic Times

'Her focus shifted to politics': WFI President alleges Vinesh Phogat is backed by 'Congress'

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh on Sunday accused Vinesh Phogat of politicising wrestling and alleged that she is backed by the "Indian National Congress" to further her political ambitions.

The Economic Times

DIOS posted in several district, including Maharajganj, Deoria, Siddharthnagar, Gonda, & Ayodhya; see full list

The State Education Department has transferred District School Inspectors (DIOS) on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hoax Bomb Threat Creates Panic on Bihar Sampark Kranti Express

Chaos erupted at the Gonda railway station when a bomb threat was reported on the 12565 Bihar Sampark Kranti Express train. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Passenger Train Derails In Northern India, Killing Two

Recent train derailment in northern India adds to the country's rail safety concerns amidst ongoing accidents and casualties.

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At least 4 dead in another train mishap

Several coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh express train derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda, leaving at least four passengers dead and 10 injured on Thursday.

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Train Accident: 4 dead as coaches of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derail near Gonda in UP

At least four people were killed and 20 others injured after six bogies of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda railway station on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son's convoy kills two kids, injures one in Gonda

At least two children died while one was injured after a car in the convoy of BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Kaiserganj, Karan Bhushan Singh, ran over them near Baikunth Degree College on Colonelganj-Huzoorpur road in Gonda. Read further on Dynamite New:

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Gonda LS seat that gave UP its first female CM will witness contest between BJP's Kirti Vardhan Singh, SP's Shreya Verma

Gonda, a Lok Sabha constituency in central Uttar Pradesh neighbouring the religious city of Ayodhya, will witness an electoral contest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to organise rally at Gonda on June 11

On June 2, Singh announced the postponement of the rally at Ayodhya

The Hindu

Exclusive: Already questioned twice by police, ready to face further questioning, says Brij Bhushan Singh

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said here on Tuesday that he was ready to face further questioning by Delhi police over allegations of sexual harassment against him.

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Wrestlers’ protest | Delhi Police visits Brij Bhushan’s residence in Gonda to record statement of associates

Officers said the investigating police team questioned roughly a dozen employees and associates of Mr. Singh and recorded their statements.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh | The controversial ‘Bahubali’

Since January, when the wrestlers’ protest against Mr. Singh started and Khap panchayats and farmers from Haryana’s hinterland started giving ultimatums.

The Times of India

Getting justice for India's daughters will be bigger medal than Asian Games: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat is down with a bout of fever but still holding strong in her fight for justice. Bajrang Punia is getting restless over police's inaction against Brij Bhushan. And Sakshee Malikkh can't control her tears every time she sees videos of BJP-strongman and WFI's sidelined president being…

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Wrestlers vs WFI sexual harassment row | From Jantar Mantar to the Supreme Court, the story so far

The Hindu explains the Wrestlers vs. WFI sexual harassment controversy so far, tracing the timeline of the row from Jantar Mantar to the Supreme Court

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Teacher killed while taking online class in UP's Gonda, murder caught on camera

LUCKNOW: In a shocking incident, a private school teacher was murdered by two assailants in Gonda while he was conducting online tuition for children through the Zoom app on Monday evening.

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‘Baahubali’, braggart, all-round bigwig: Why WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh thinks he’s above the law

In the ongoing protest by women wrestlers, one name has consistently popped up as being responsible – Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, 66, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India.

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: BJP MP, 2 others acquitted in 29-yr-old case of rioting, murder bid on rival

LUCKNOW: An MP-MLA court in Gonda acquitted BJP MP from Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and two others in a murderous assault on former SP cabinet minister Vinod Kumar alias Pandit Singh in 1993.

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: Man dies in police custody in Gonda, four cops booked for murder

LUCKNOW: A 24-year-old contractual employee of power department, who was summoned for questioning by Gonda police in a murder case, allegedly died in police custody on Wednesday evening, senior officials said.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu youth held for blast threat at RSS offices was unhappy over Gyanvapi, hijab controversies: UP ATS

LUCKNOW: The Tamil Nadu youth who was arrested on June 7 for threatening to trigger blasts at RSS offices in Lucknow, Gonda and four places in Karnataka, was radicalized online and inspired by Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, claimed officials of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on…

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: 6 Gonda jail inmates test HIV positive

LUCKNOW: As many as six inmates of Gonda district jail have tested positive for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: Teenaged girl dragged out of auto, molested, assaulted by four youths, say police

GONDA(UP): A teenaged girl travelling with her aunt in an autorickshaw was pulled out of the vehicle and assaulted and molested in the Dhanepur police station area of the district, police said on Wednesday.

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