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Sports Sexual Harassment Complaints May Be Higher

Sports Sexual Harassment Complaints May Be Higher

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

A parliamentary committee report on empowerment of women from February 2019 noted that the number of cases 'could be higher as many times cases against coaches also might have gone unreported/not complained against.'

Fresh firing heard in Manipur during the night

Fresh firing heard in Manipur during the night

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Intermittent firing has been reported from two places in Manipur, officials said on Wednesday.

Protest for Gorkhaland reaches Delhi

Protest for Gorkhaland reaches Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

The protesters marched from Rajghat to Jantar Mantar carrying the flag, depicting 110 years of their struggle for separate state.

Criteria for Worlds trials will not change

Criteria for Worlds trials will not change

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The IOA-constituted ad-hoc committee for wrestling has decided not to alter the criteria for the upcoming trials to select the team for the next month's World Championships in Belgrade.

Thousands protest price rise; BJP hints at 'scam'

Thousands protest price rise; BJP hints at 'scam'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Chanting anti-government slogans, thousands of BJP workers on Wednesday hit the streets of Delhi to protest against price rise with party chief Nitin Gadkari accusing the UPA of presiding over a Rs 2.8 lakh crore (Rs 2.8 trillion) 'big scandal' by allowing futures trading in commodities.

SEE: Vinesh leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path

SEE: Vinesh leaves Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards on Kartavya Path

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Days after announcing her decision to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna award to the Prime Minister, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat left her awards on the pavement of the Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Angmo challenged authorities to an open debate on the allegations, including those suggesting links to Pakistan, and said neither she has been able to contact Wangchuk nor has she been provided with formal documents detailing the charges against him by the administration.

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav was elected chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission in Varanasi on Wednesday, completing a process that was mandated by the sport's world governing body.

'Silence vow': Shell-shocked wrestlers return home

'Silence vow': Shell-shocked wrestlers return home

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The shell-shocked wrestlers returned home and did not speak to the media in Haridwar due to a silence vow.

Siosdia, Mishra detained during anti-demonetisation march

Siosdia, Mishra detained during anti-demonetisation march

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The two ministers were released from Parliament Street police station an hour later.

Farmers' outfit warns of another protest if...

Farmers' outfit warns of another protest if...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

A 15-member SKM delegation met with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan in the afternoon and submitted a demand charter, farmer leader Darshan Pal said.

Delhi: Protest against Domestic Violence Act

Delhi: Protest against Domestic Violence Act

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Save Family Foundation and My Nation is one such cell, which feels that the act should be abolished.

Delhi: Tibetan youth sets himself on fire in protest

Delhi: Tibetan youth sets himself on fire in protest

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

A Tibetan youth on Monday set himself on fire at a protest meet of the Tibetan Youth Congress at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

British MP moves motion on 'Kashmiri Pandit genocide'

British MP moves motion on 'Kashmiri Pandit genocide'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

A British MP has tabled a parliamentary motion in the House of Commons to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the "genocide of Kashmiri Pandit Hindus from Jammu and Kashmir in India." The motion, which calls for recognition and justice for the events of January 1990, has been met with support from other MPs. The motion condemns the attacks on the Hindu population of Kashmir Valley and calls for the Indian government to enact a bill to punish the perpetrators.

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'Previously, contributing only 25 per cent of material costs, states now face burdens of 40 per cent to 100 per cent of total costs, ensuring poorer states will curb project approvals, directly stifling work demand.'

'No One Thought Of The Pride Of Women Then?'

'No One Thought Of The Pride Of Women Then?'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'When our daughters, wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vignesh Phogat, were protesting at the Jantar Mantar, the police kicked them with their shoes.'

Delhi Police does a U-turn, allows Team Anna to fast

Delhi Police does a U-turn, allows Team Anna to fast

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

A senior Delhi Police official said they have given permission to the activists after they provided the required undertaking mandated by the Supreme Court.

Veterans meet Jaitley with OROP 'corrections'

Veterans meet Jaitley with OROP 'corrections'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

A delegation of ex-servicemen on Sunday met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and submitted a memorandum seeking "corrections" in the One Rank One Pension notification, as their protest on the issue entered the 203rd day.

Farmers have right to protest, but can't block roads indefinitely: SC

Farmers have right to protest, but can't block roads indefinitely: SC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A bench headed by Justice S K Kaul said it was not against the right to protest even when the legal challenge is pending but ultimately some solution has to be found.

Want democracy, statehood, 6th Schedule status: Protesting Ladakhis in Delhi

Want democracy, statehood, 6th Schedule status: Protesting Ladakhis in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Environmental activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk accused the BJP of reneging on its promise of including Ladakh under the sixth schedule.

Curfew imposed in Imphal valley after violent protests

Curfew imposed in Imphal valley after violent protests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Curfew was imposed in the entire Imphal valley on Thursday following violent protests for the release of five men, including a trained cadre of a banned terror outfit, who were arrested earlier this week on the charges of extortion.

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Rahul meets protesting TN farmers, slams PM

Rahul meets protesting TN farmers, slams PM

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Why PM has given debt relief to richest people, and not to the people who have built this country, he said.

Union minister VK Singh's daughter joins OROP protest

Union minister VK Singh's daughter joins OROP protest

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

"I am there to support the cause of ex-servicemen because I am an ex-servicemen's daughter," Singh's daughter Mrinalini was quoted as saying.

'Don't bring your dadagiri': Posters 'welcome' Mamata to Delhi

'Don't bring your dadagiri': Posters 'welcome' Mamata to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Put up by an organisation known as Youth For Democracy, a number of posters have been installed at many places of the city taking a jibe at Banerjee ahead of her participation in the opposition protest at Jantar Mantar.

Fight for justice proving an expensive affair for wrestlers

Fight for justice proving an expensive affair for wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'We will buy coolers if the need arises. It's very hot out there. We had brought Rs two lakh cash with us but have already spent about 5-6 lakh rupees so far.'

Asian Games: Bajrang in list as India to send record 634 athletes

Asian Games: Bajrang in list as India to send record 634 athletes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A record number of 634 sportspersons were on Friday cleared by the Sports Ministry to compete at the Hangzhou Asian Games, surpassing the 572 athletes in the last edition of continental showpiece in Jakarta in 2018.

Modi government is always with the athletes: Thakur

Modi government is always with the athletes: Thakur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reiterated the government's commitment to an 'impartial probe' into the charges against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Sakshi Malik reveals: Threat calls, power struggles and her battle vs WFI

Sakshi Malik reveals: Threat calls, power struggles and her battle vs WFI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Sakshi Malik revealed that her family is getting threats.

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image: IOA chief P T Usha

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image: IOA chief P T Usha

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha on Thursday said the grapplers protesting on the streets amounts to indiscipline and is tarnishing the country's image.

Sakshi Malik in TIME's 100 Most Influential People list

Sakshi Malik in TIME's 100 Most Influential People list

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Sakshi along with two-time World Championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympics bronze winner Bajrang Punia spearheaded the protest against Singh at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding his arrest for intimidating and allegedly sexually harassing female grapplers of the country.

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The law officer said let an impression be not created that the FIR has not been registered despite the court asking for it.

'Before Holi, this is a gift for all associated with wrestling'

'Before Holi, this is a gift for all associated with wrestling'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

For a few months an Indian Olympic Association ad-hoc panel ran the show but after UWW lifted its suspension following the conduct of elections, the committee was dissolved.

Manipur name row: Meitei group raises bus incident with Centre

Manipur name row: Meitei group raises bus incident with Centre

Rediff.com28 May 2025

A delegation of a Meitei civil society group from Manipur has conveyed its concerns to the Centre over an incident where the state's name written on a bus windshield was covered with white paper. The group, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), expressed its commitment to peace and its willingness to cooperate in efforts to restore normalcy. They also raised concerns over the growing threats posed by narco-terrorism, cross border illegal immigration, and widespread illegal opium cultivation in the state.

In fight for OROP, ex-soldiers launch nationwide protests

In fight for OROP, ex-soldiers launch nationwide protests

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Thousands of ex-servicemen across the country on Sunday converged at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest over the delay in implementation of the 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme.

Arrest Brij Bhushan till June 9 or...: Khap mahapanchayat

Arrest Brij Bhushan till June 9 or...: Khap mahapanchayat

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Farmer outfits had held a "khap mahapanchayat" in Uttar Pradesh and a series of protests in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, showing solidarity with the wrestlers who have accused Singh of sexually harassing female grapplers, including a minor.

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Chopra expressed his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers for hitting the streets to resume their protests instead of approaching its athletes' commission to lodge their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Third veteran on fast-unto-death over delay in OROP

Third veteran on fast-unto-death over delay in OROP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Notwithstanding "advice" from Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to put off their stir, a third veteran on Tuesday joined the fast-unto-death by ex-servicemen as part of the agitation to press for implementation of 'One Rank One Pension' scheme.

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Bajrang Punia said they were ready to sacrifice medals as delivering justice to the victims would be their biggest medal.

The Most Gandhian Protest Won't Be Tolerated In India

The Most Gandhian Protest Won't Be Tolerated In India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A protest happens because the State doesn't follow its own laws. A protest is an objection and a complaint. It exists because it is otherwise unheard, observes Aakar Patel.