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Court allows AAP leader Sanjay Singh to personally file nominations

AAP MP Sanjay Singh allowed to personally file nomination for Rajya Sabha election; jailed since October in connection with now scrapped Delhi excise policy.

The Hindu

Excise PMLA Case: Delhi court allows Sanjay Singh to file nomination physically for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi allowed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh to physically visit to file his nomination forms for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DCW Chief Swati Maliwal nominated by AAP as its newest Rajya Sabha MP; Sanjay Singh renominated

Swati Maliwal, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson, has been nominated by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as its newest Rajya Sabha MP. Read further on Dynamite News

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Rajya Sabha renomination | Jailed AAP leader Sanjay Singh allowed to sign documents

A court in New Delhi has allowed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, arrested in a money-laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise scam, to sign forms and documents for his Rajya Sabha re-nomination.

The Hindu

WFI to challenge its suspension next week, calls EC meeting on January 16

WFI to challenge suspension in court & call Executive Committee meeting to discuss way forward. Ad-hoc panel to conduct Senior Nationals & Age Group Championships.

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India to challenge suspension, calls for executive committee meeting

NEW DELHI: In a defiant move against the suspension imposed by the Sports Ministry, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has declared its intent to challenge the government's decision in court next week. The suspension, issued on December 24, alleged violations of the National Sports Code and the WFI constitution,…

The Times of India

U.P. court orders AAP’s Sanjay Singh to pay monetary compensation to BJP leader in defamation suit

A civil court in Lucknow found Sanjay Singh guilty of defaming former U.P. Minister Mahendra Singh.

The Hindu

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WFI without Sanjay Singh is acceptable to us: Sakshi Malik

Sakshi Malik insists no issues with new WFI if Sanjay Singh is kept away; protesters accuse her, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat of ruining their careers.

The Hindu

We don't have any issues if WFI comes back without Sanjay Singh: Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has expressed her reservations regarding the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), specifically urging the exclusion of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh from the body.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards

NEW DELHI: Four days after announcing her decision to return her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards, Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her honours on a pavement at Kartavya Path here on Saturday evening.

The Times of India

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards, leaves them at Kartavya Path

NEW DELHI: In yet another twist in the ongoing wrestlers vs WFI crisis, star India grappler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

The Times of India

Bajrang Punia urges Sports Ministry to restart wrestling activities in view of Paris Olympics

Bajrang Punia urges Sports Ministry to restart wrestling activities for Paris Olympics

The Hindu

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of Brij Bhushan's residence

NEW DELHI: The scandal-hit Wrestling Federation of India on Friday moved its office out of the residence of former president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

Watch: Rahul Gandhi shows Jiu-Jitsu skills during meeting with Bajrang Punia, other wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Amid the row over the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh as Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited Virendra Akhada at Jhajjar's Chhara village, Haryana to meet Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers.

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Newslaundry

From protests to Parliament: The fall of mainstream media – and why 2024 doesn’t bode well

We end this year by being reminded again that there are no clean endings when the issue of sexual harassment is raised. The face of champion wrestler Sakshi Malik, as she broke down in front of the media, could not be a more heart-rending reminder of this ugly truth.

The Hindu

Government didn’t follow ‘proper procedure’ while suspending WFI, will challenge in court: Sanjay

Newly-elected WFI president Sanjay Singh challenges Sports Ministry's suspension of wrestling national body in court.

The Hindu

Protesting wrestlers "past their prime, don't want juniors to progress", says suspended WFI President Sanjay Singh

IOA forms ad-hoc committee to manage Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after Union Sports Ministry suspends governing body.

The Hindu

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

WFI suspension: The Indian Olympic Association constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visits Virender Arya Akhara in Jhajjar interacts with Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi interacted with the wrestlers and Coach Virendra Arya at the Akhara. The Akhara has been the training ground of several Olympians. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Watch: Rahul Gandhi meets Bajrang amid row over Sanjay Singh's election as WFI chief

NEW DELHI: Amid the WFI suspension by the Sports Ministry and country's leading wrestlers returning their awards, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning met Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers in Jhajjar.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award in protest; J&K civilians speak of torture by troops in Rajouri, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 27, 2023

The Hindu

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi

Vinesh Phogat returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to protest WFI election results.

Newslaundry

An ‘opportunity’ to clean up a ‘wicked game’: Newspapers on govt suspending WFI body

Controversies continue to plague the Wrestling Federation of India, whose former head and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh is accused of sexual harassment by a number of women wrestlers.

The Times of India

Sharad Pawar welcomes suspension of Wrestling Federation of India

NCP chief Sharad Pawar expressed approval for the suspension of the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). However, he felt the Sports Ministry should have made this decision sooner.

The Hindu

Another opportunity: On the Wrestling Federation of India and reforms

The mess in the Wrestling Federation of India has laid bare everything that plagues sports administration in India

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