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Olympic medal transforms athlete's life and society: Sakshi Malik
Sakshi Malik's 2016 Rio bronze medal transformed Rohtak, upgrading Chhotu Ram Stadium to an AC hall and boosting wrestling in Haryana, leading to five female grapplers qualifying for Paris Olympics. Gymnast Dipa Karmakar saw similar impacts in Tripura post-2016. Both highlighted these changes in a JSW Sports event, noting increased children’s sports opportunities.
NBDA seeks Andhra Pradesh government's intervention in channel blackouts by cable operators
The Cable TV Operators Association of Andhra Pradesh affiliated members have blocked the carriage of signals from Sakshi TV, a member of the NBDA, and three other news broadcasters, namely, TV9, NTV, and 10TV for allegedly criticising Naidu's Telugu Desam party (TDP).
Chandrakanth Challa suicide: Pavithra Jayaram’s husband had another wife & two kids!
While Challa's suicide after his wife & 'Trinayani' co-star Pavithra Jayaram's demise has sent shockwaves throughout the Telugu industry. However, days after his death, a woman named Shilpa claimed that he was married to her and fathered two children, but turned away from his family when he met Jayaram. She also alleged that they were not on speaking terms for the last four years.
Unnao: Will it be a hatrick for BJP's Sakshi Maharaj?
The BJP's incumbent two-term MP Sakshi Maharaj is facing a spirited fight from former Congress MP from Unnao Annu Tandon for a third time, but this time as SP candidate. Originally from Kasganj, he won three Lok Sabha elections from Mathura and Farrukhabad, before being brought here in 2014, then winning on the back of almost en bloc support from the dominant Lodhi caste here as well as Nishads, combined with the Hindutva and Modi factor. But he has not been able to develop much of a positive reputation for himself in the past ten years. It is this 'Modi-Lodhi' factor that Tandon is challenging.
'Tale of sadhu aur shaitan': The shadow of 'sinner' Sengar in Unnao's political landscape still looms large
Even though Kuldeep Singh Sengar is incarcerated in Tihar, 500 km away, his shadow continues to loom large due to his conviction for raping a minor four years ago. Once a powerful BJP MLA from Bangarmau, the political landscape has shifted significantly since the rape case, which sent shock waves across the country. At its core remains the enduring influence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar. His journey from the corridors of power to the confines of a prison cell resonates deeply with the people of Unnao, embodying a saga of ambition, betrayal, and downfall.
Brij Bhushan says 'receiving immense public support' on his son Karan Bhushan Singh's candidature from Kaiserganj
Lok Sabha Elections: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, said that his son, Karan Bhushan Singh, running as the BJP candidate for the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat, has strong support from the constituency and neighboring districts. Karan Bhushan will file his nomination today against SP's Bhagat Ram Mishra.
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"Daughters of country lost...": Sakshi Malik criticises BJP's decision to field Brij Bhushan's son Karan Bhushan in LS elections
Sakshi Malik, Olympic medalist and former Indian wrestler, criticized the BJP for giving a ticket to Karan Bhushan Singh, son of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, for the Kaiserganj seat in Uttar Pradesh. Malik expressed disappointment, stating that the decision defeats the daughters of the country. The BJP's move follows allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan, sparking protests by athletes.
Karan Bhushan Singh: BJP fields Brij Bhushan Singh's son Karan from Kaiserganj, Dinesh Pratap Singh to contest from Raebareli
Karan Bhushan Singh: The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced incumbent MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh with his son Karan Bhushan Singh as its candidate for the Kaiserganj constituency due to criminal charges of sexually harassing women wrestlers against Brij Bhushan. While Karan Bhushan Singh will contest from Kaiserganj, Dinesh Pratap Singh has been named as the BJP candidate for the Raebareli seat, which has been held by former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for five consecutive terms.
CSK players promptly respond to Sakshi Dhoni's request: 'Baby on the way, finish the game fast'
Cheering for Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Stadium, Sakshi Dhoni shared an Instagram story urging the team to swiftly secure victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. In a light-hearted tone, she humorously requested the team to finish the match quickly, revealing that she is soon to become an aunt
Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik among Times' 100 most influential list
Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2024' also includes US Department of Energy's Loan Programmes Office director Jigar Shah, Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Physics at Yale University Priyamvada Natarajan; Indian-origin restaurateur Asma Khan; as well as Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya.
From Sakshi Malik to Alia Bhatt: List of prominent personalities on Time's 100 most influential people list
World Bank President Ajay Banga, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik, and actor-director Dev Patel have been named among Time's 100 most influential people in the world for 2024. Banga has been praised by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for his efforts in transforming the institution and his vision of creating a world free of poverty.
Alia Bhatt in TIME's 100 most influential people of 2024 list
Alia Bhatt, part of TIME's '100 most influential people of 2024,' received accolades for her acting prowess, including a National Film Award. She made her Hollywood debut in 'Heart of Stone' and was commended by industry peers for her talent.
Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream; fears doping conspiracy
World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of creating logistical hurdles to prevent her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers. Phogat, who won 53kg bronze medals in the 2019 and 2022 World Championships and a gold in the 2018 Asian Games, is also concerned about being trapped in a doping case. She claims that her personal coach and physio are being denied accreditation for the Asian Olympic qualifying tournament starting April 19.
IPL 2024: When Dhoni's wife Sakshi forgot who won the CSK vs Delhi Capitals match
Even though CSK fans were aware of their team's impending defeat, they enthusiastically cheered for Dhoni's innings during Sunday's match against Delhi Capitals. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, especially after witnessing MS Dhoni's performance, to the extent that even his wife Sakshi briefly thought that Chennai had won the match.
WFI to withdraw circular on conducting trials for upcoming events, HC told
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has agreed to withdraw its circular on conducting selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament, following a directive from the Delhi High Court. The court has instructed the trials to proceed as per the circular issued by the ad-hoc committee supervising the WFI's affairs. This development comes after the Centre suspended the WFI for not following its own constitution while taking decisions, leading to the ad-hoc committee's formation.
Delhi HC to hear wrestlers' plea against WFI elections today
Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and her husband have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections. They allege violations of the Sports Code and seek to cease WFI activities. The court will decide on the validity of the elections.
Bajrang Punia, others wrestlers move Delhi HC against WFI, challenge its circular to conduct selection trials
Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Satyawrat Kadiyan have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to hold selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier Wrestling Tournament.
Bajrang, Vinesh, retired Sakshi invited by WFI to appear for national trials
The ministry had also ordered fresh elections, which were held in December last year, but the newly-elected body under Sanjay Singh was suspended by the ministry three days after its formation for not giving enough time to age-group wrestlers to prepare and travel before announcing the dates for the nationals.
I will personally invite Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for trials: Sanjay Singh
WFI President Sanjay Singh assured that wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik won't face discrimination and will be approached personally for Olympic Qualifiers trials in Maharashtra. They protested against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual exploitation and oppose Singh's election. Singh plans to organize trials and urged the trio to focus on winning medals.
Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia accuse WFI of using devious means to get suspension lifted, threaten fresh protest
The UWW on Tuesday lifted the provisional suspension on India but directed the national federation to provide written guarantees that there would be no discriminatory action against the protesting trio of Punia, Malik and Vinesh Phogat.
Ad-hoc committee holds no significance, we will conduct trials soon: WFI president Sanjay Singh
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh welcomed the United World Wrestling's decision to lift its suspension, stating that the ad-hoc committee led by Bhupinder Singh Bajwa now holds no significance. The suspension, imposed in August last year due to delayed elections, has officially ended.
MOSPI launches new eSakshi app to track MPLADS process
The new eSakshi app will provide an interface to capture the “entire MPLAD scheme cycle, providing convenience and accessibility like never before,” the ministry said. The initiative comes under the ministry's plan to make the MPLAD fund cycle more efficient. Last year, it launched new revised guidelines to help the members of parliament channel funds and recommend works per their constituency's needs and launched the SAKSHI portal to track progress under the scheme.
WFI without Sanjay Singh is acceptable to us: Sakshi Malik
Sakshi Malik, 31, said they will accept a WFI without Sanjay Singh but ruled out her own involvement in running of the federation. "We don't have any issues with the new federation except one man, Sanjay Singh. We don't have any issue if the new body comes back without Sanjay Singh. We do not have any issue with the ad-hoc committee as well," Malik told reporters.
Several grapplers seek UWW intervention in resolving wrestling crisis in India
World governing body for wrestling which suspended WFI a while back has received responses from several international medal-winning wrestlers from different states. Several other wrestlers alleged that now that there is nothing left in the careers of Punia, Malik and Phogat, they can afford to be involved in controversies but due to their actions, careers of others are getting impacted adversely.
"Will continue our fight until our daughters get final justice": Deepender Singh Hooda on wrestlers' issues
"This government betrayed the trust of our wrestlers and when they saw the rising anger of the public, they had to take this temporary decision. This is not final justice. We will continue this fight until our daughters get final justice," the Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana told ANI.
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