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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 23, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Bajrang Punia leaves his Padma Shri Award outside PM Modi's residence

NEW DELHI: Following the appointment of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh as the WFI chief, Bajrang Punia made a bold statement by announcing the return of his Padma Shri Award. He headed towards PM Narendra Modi's residence, aiming to express his discontent.

The Times of India · Dec 22, 2023

Bajrang Punia writes to PM Modi, says he is returning Padma Shri in protest

Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri award in protest against election of Sanjay Singh as WFI president

The Hindu · Dec 22, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games | Aman fights his way to bronze as Bajrang finishes without a medal

Aman Sehrawat booked his Asian Games ticket the hard way but there was always a question whether he would be as good as Ravi Dahiya, Olympic silver medalist and the man who rules in his weight category. On October 6, the 20-year old proved he was with a bronze in…

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

Asian Games: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia falls short in semifinals

NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia suffered a defeat in the semifinals of the Asian Games, losing 1-8 to Iran's Rahman Amouzadkhalili. Bajrang Punia, a two-time world champion, had a less than ideal build-up to the tournament, with controversy surrounding his selection and protests…

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

'Ab ki baar, 100 paar': Will India make their motto come true and breach the 100-medal mark in Hangzhou?

NEW DELHI: India went to Hangzhou with a 653 member strong contingent for the ongoing 19th edition of the Asian Games in China, their biggest contingent ever, with an ambitious goal of making it the best ever Games for the country.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Hungry for gold: Can India score a century of medals at Asian Games?

Powered by world class athletes like Neeraj Chopra, India's largest-ever contingent of 655 is all set for a record medal haul at the 19th Asian Games.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023

Delhi court grants wrestler Bajrang Punia exemption from personal appearance in defamation case

Bajrang Punia granted exemption from personal appearance in criminal defamation case by Delhi court. Punia had gone to Kyrgyzstan for practice sessions and Asian Games. Complaint filed by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya against Punia for alleged defamatory remarks at press conference.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Delhi court grants Bajrang Punia exemption from personal appearance in defamation case

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has granted wrestler Bajrang Punia an exemption from personal appearance for the day in a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Wrestling Trials: Aman Sehrawat books World Championship berth, Olympian Deepak Punia skips trials

PATIALA: Aman Sehrawat asserted his supremacy in the men's 57kg free-style category as he clinched a World Championship berth while seasoned Olympian Deepak Punia skipped the national trials, here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023