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Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The protesting wrestlers on April 24, 2023 threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

Protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat move Supreme Court seeking FIR against WFI president

Veteran wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking FIR against the WFI president over alleged sexual harassment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Police seeks report from probe committee investigating WFI chief for harassment charges

Delhi Police has sought a report from the probe committee set up by the Ministry of Sports to investigate the sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

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No FIR filed against WFI President till now: Sakshi Malik breaks down as wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar

Having waited for three months, Star wrestlers again started their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday after and said that they took the step after alleging that no action has been taken in the matter and said that the FIR has not…

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Natalie McGarry launches appeal against embezzlement conviction

LAWYERS defending a former SNP MP jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Scottish independence groups have appealed against her…

The National (Scotland)

India’s women wrestlers grapple with sexual harassment claims

Indian wrestlers staged a sit-in protest near the parliament building in New Delhi over three days late last month, accusing the president of the wrestling federation of sexually and mentally harassing young female athletes.

Radio France Internationale

Reporters Without Orders Ep 256: Wrestlers’ protest against WFI chief, Delhi Mayor election

This week, host Akanksha Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Tanishka Sodhi and Basant Kumar.

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WFI Storm: No petition filed by me or by any person authorized by me clarifies Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Brij Bhushan on Monday clarified that no petition has been filed by him or by any person authorized by him in the Delhi High Court against the Delhi government, the wrestlers who protested and against the news channels. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

Newslaundry

Jacinda Ardern proved a true leader knows when to step back. If only US politicians did the same

There’s a real problem when the same people cling to power for decades and refuse to make room for new blood

The Guardian - US

Oversight Committee To Probe Wrestler's Allegations Against WFI, Its Chief: Sports Ministry

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Saturday announced the formation of an 'Oversight committee' to probe into the allegations levelled against the Wrestling Federation of India and its chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and other coaches. Read on for Details:

Dynamite News

Pressure mounts on embattled India wrestling chief

New Delhi (AFP) - India's wrestling federation chief on Friday cancelled a press conference meant to reveal a "conspiracy" against him as top athletes, including Olympic and Commonwealth medallists, mounted a third day of protests demanding his resignation over sexual harassment allegations.

AFP

Indian wrestlers accuse WFI chief, coaches of sexual harassment

Top India wrestlers organise sit-in protest against several coaches and sport’s chief who is also a BJP parliamentarian.

Al Jazeera

WFI’s ‘sexual harassment panel’ flouts POSH Act, headed by a man instead of a woman

With India’s top wrestlers mounting pressure on BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to resign as the Wrestling Federation of India president over sexual harassment allegations, a closer look at the federation’s committee to deal with such complaints suggests a violation of several norms.

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Babita Phogat Meets Protesting Wrestlers In Delhi With "Message From Centre"

Champion wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat on Thursday arrived at the protest site at Jantar Mantar in Delhi where wrestlers continued their sit-in protest for the second day demanding action against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and other officials against alleged sexual exploitation of several athletes. Read…

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WFI President Called Me 'Khota Sikka' After Tokyo Olympics Loss, Has Sexually Harassed Many Girls: Vinesh Phogat

Indian wrestler and Commonwealth Games medalist Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday alleged that coaches who are favourites of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) misbehave with women and harass them. Read on for details:

The National (Scotland)

Natalie McGarry to appeal against embezzlement conviction and prison sentence

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry is to appeal against her conviction and sentencing for stealing thousands of pounds from two political organisations.

The Independent UK

Ex-MP McGarry to appeal against embezzlement conviction and prison sentence

She is currently serving a two-year jail term after being found guilty in May.

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Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry's confiscation hearing postponed due to appeal

THE CONFISCATION hearing of former SNP MP Natalie McGarry, who was convicted of embezzling almost £25,000 from pro-independence groups, has been…

The Independent UK

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry lodges appeal against embezzlement conviction

The 40-year-old former SNP politician was sentenced to two years in prison earlier this year.

The Hindu

WFI dissolves three State associations

Appoints three-member Ad-Hoc committees to conduct fresh elections

Daily Record

Fraudster Natalie McGarry should not have been jailed, insists independence campaign group

The former high-flying SNP member was jailed after being found guilty of embezzling thousands from two independence campaign groups.

The Independent UK

Former MP Natalie McGarry jailed for two years for embezzlement

Sheriff Tom Hughes told the former SNP member that she had fallen short of the standards that the public had a right to expect from MPs.

Glasgow Live

Former Glasgow MP Natalie McGarry jailed for two years for embezzling more than £24k

Shamed Natalie McGarry complained of being 'skint' despite her £67,000 salary. The former Glasgow East MP even received a loan from Health Secretary Humza Yousaf in order to pay her rent in 2014.

Daily Mirror

Ex-SNP MP jailed for two years for embezzling £25,000 from pro-independence groups

Natalie McGarry, 40, who represented Glasgow East between 2015 and 2017, was convicted of two charges of embezzlement in May following a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court

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