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Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that Vinesh Phogat's participation in wrestling trials is under the current WFI administration's purview. He defended his tenure, asserting the WFI never barred athletes without valid reasons. Phogat was declared ineligible by the WFI until 2026 due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings, a decision she disputes, citing international clearance.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat revealed she is one of six accusers of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Her return to competition in his stronghold, Gonda, raises concerns about fairness and potential bias in officiating. Phogat, now a legislator, demands transparency, holding the government accountable for any incidents. The WFI president assures safety and denies bias.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat revealed she is one of six women accusing former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. Her statement comes before her return to competition at a tournament held in Singh's stronghold, raising concerns about fairness and safety.

In a video message ahead of her return after nearly 18 months, Vinesh said the competition, to be held at a venue linked to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, could see results influenced by people close to the former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief.

"Due to certain circumstances, I want to tell you all something. I did not want to speak while the case is still pending... But I want to say that I myself am one of those six victims who filed a complaint, and our testimonies are still ongoing."

Sultanpur police apprehended four individuals, including one injured in an encounter, in connection with a May 7 robbery. Acting on a tip, authorities intercepted suspects distributing looted cash. During the exchange, Pratik Bharti sustained a leg injury. Police recovered cash and a motorcycle, linking them to the armed robbery of a microfinance agent.

"If Vinesh is worried about her safety, let me assure her that I am taking personal guarantee of that. Also, we have UWW-approved referees who officiate and all trial bouts are recorded, so there is no chance of any bias," Sanjay Singh was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court recently delivered a strong message by fining a litigant Rs 1 lakh for failing to disclose pivotal information. The court highlighted that such omissions undermine the integrity of the judicial system. The litigant had previously pursued a similar case but neglected to include this fact in their current filing.

Women Wrestlers At Meet Say Legend Dealt Unfair Hand, Others Swear By The Rules; Sakshi Says Phogat’s Return After Motherhood Should Have Been Celebrated

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a formal warning from the International Testing Agency for a missed doping test in December 2025. This marks her first whereabouts failure within a year. Despite her explanation citing legislative duties and personal commitments, the ITA deemed it insufficient. The warning won't impact her upcoming Gonda tournament return.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was denied entry to a domestic tournament in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, her planned comeback event. Citing pending disciplinary proceedings and a notice she hadn't responded to, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) declared her suspended. Phogat, who accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, claims this is a conspiracy to force her retirement.

Vijay Varma’s Met Gala-inspired AI post went viral, with fans amused by his ‘METka King’ twist and edited red carpet look. The buzz tied back to Matka King, his 1960s Mumbai drama about a cotton trader who builds a Matka gambling empire.

The celebrated wrestler's attempted comeback has run into a fresh WFI roadblock, reviving questions over wrestling’s rules, disciplinary action, anti-doping procedures and the bitter politics that have followed the 2023 wrestlers’ protest

Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat faces a significant setback as the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) bars her from upcoming events until May 2026. Issued a lengthy show cause notice, she's accused of multiple disciplinary and anti-doping violations, including whereabouts failures and alleged rule breaches during selection trials. This effectively delays her international return.

Prime Video has officially announced that 'Matka King' will return for a second season following the breakout success of its debut chapter, which emerged as the platform's most-watched new scripted series in the last two years.

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on the Ara-Buxar highway when Ganesh and Munna Paswan, two brothers, tragically lost their lives in a violent crash with a runaway truck close to Devkuli village. They were on their way to share the joy of their sister's wedding by distributing invitations.

What was supposed to be a joyful journey to gather loved ones for a wedding on May 7 turned into tragedy on the Ara-Buxar highway. In a heartbreaking incident, two brothers, Ganesh and Munna Paswan, lost their lives when a reckless truck collided with them near Devkuli village.

Following the triumph of 'The Great Shamsuddin Family,' Kritika Kamra emerges as a bold proponent of storytelling that delves deep into character development. In her pursuit of creating her latest independent venture, she encounters obstacles in financing, attributed to the absence of a blockbuster male star and a first-time director. Nonetheless, her dedication to authentic cinema is unwavering.

Police said the accused collected approximately ₹1 crore for the ashram project

Matka King (Nagraj Manjule) premiered April 17 on Prime Video, starring Vijay Varma. Aamir Khan: loved Ratan Khatri role, will watch post-Ek Din. Ramesh Taurani, Vicky Kaushal rave too. 1964-75 Matka gambling saga.

Friday's OTT hits (Apr 17, 2026): 'Matka King', 'Assi', 'Roommates', 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', 'The Bride!', Alpha Males S5.

Kritika Kamra, fresh from her wedding with Gaurav Kapur, is already back on set and gearing up for her series ‘Matka King’. she calls her marriage a natural next step with Gaurav, shares how emotional the day was, and reveals that they both prioritised work and returned to commitments soon after tying the knot.

Vijay Varma, hot off IC 814 and prepping Matka King (April 17 as gambling king Brij Bhatti), wants to direct a Rajasthan-set 'jaadu-tona' psychological horror drama—no comedy. Past: Ghost Stories. Craves more comedy too. Next: Netflix's Family Business with Anil Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty.