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Sanjay Singh, a close aide of former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was appointed as the new chief of the wrestling body. India's top wrestlers- Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malikkh, and Bajrang Punia, who are leading a protest against Brij Bhusan over the allegations of sexual harassment of female wrestlers expressed disappointment with the election result. In a press conference after the election result, Sakshee Malikkh decided to step down from wrestling while Bajrang Punia announced that he would return the Padma Shri award.

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will seek revocation of its suspension by explaining to the government that it has not flouted any rules while taking decisions and if the issue is not resolved, it may explore legal options, its President Sanjay Singh told PTI. The Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the newly-elected WFI for not following due procedure while announcing the dates for the U15 and U20 National Championships in Gonda, UP. «We are seeking time from the sports minister and request that the suspension be lifted.

BJP chief J P Nadda on Sunday summoned party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for a meeting in a bid to defuse the crisis that erupted as some leading wrestlers restarted their protest after people close to Singh took control of the Wrestling Federation of India. It was only after the nudge from the party leadership that Singh, who has long run the WFI like a pocket borough, announced that he no longer has anything to do with the Federation, sources said. «I am now retired.

Wrestling Federation of India, former Indian wrestler Sakshee MalikkhSunday said the government’s decision to suspend the WFI is for the betterment of the wrestlers. She also dropped a hint about a possible change in her decision to retire, news agency ANI reported. "This has happened for the betterment of the wrestlers.

ground offensive and a sign that Hamas is still putting up a fight despite weeks of brutal war. The mounting death toll among Israeli troops is likely to play an important factor in Israeli public support for the war, which was sparked when Hamas-led militants stormed communities in southern Israel on Oct 7, killing 1,200 and taking 240 hostage. The war has devastated parts of the Gaza Strip, killed roughly 20,400 Palestinians and displaced nearly 85% of Gaza's 2.3 million people.

Sakshi Malik stated that she has not seen any in written about the suspension of newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) or Sanjay Singh, adding that wrestlers fight is not with the government. In a major decision, coming in light of fresh protests by star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia over the election of an aide of deposed WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the new president of the wrestling federation, the Union Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the sport's premier governing body in the country along with all its office-bearers. The decision came close on the heels of the newly elected WFI president Sanjay Singh announcing the hosting of the U-15 and U-20 nationals at Nandini Nagar in the Gond district of Uttar Pradesh by the end of the year. Sakshi hailed the decision but also said that there is no clarity on the suspension and told reporters, «I have not seen anything in writing yet. I don't know whether only Sanjay Singh has been suspended or the entire body has been suspended.

Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik on Sunday said citizens and the tourism industry need not worry about the latest wave of COVID-19, as the country has fought the disease in the past. The minister was speaking at the 'Sagar Manthan 2.0' event organised by the weekly magazine 'Panchjanya' in South Goa.

Wrestling Federation of India after Sanjay Singh announced U-15 and U-20 nationals to take place in Nandini Nagar, Gonda (UP) before the end of this year. However, they said the action came late by the government.

MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia was short of around 4.8 million workers in 2023 and the problem will remain acute in 2024, the Izvestia newspaper reported on Sunday, citing experts and research from the Russian Academy of Science's Institute of Economics.

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Garena Free Fire, a widely embraced battle royale game, has captivated the global gaming community through its immersive gameplay and vibrant graphics. Positioned within a virtual arena, the game provides players with the opportunity to demonstrate their survival prowess in fast-paced 10-minute matches. A key element enhancing its broad appeal is the integration of Garena Free Fire codes, regularly issued by the game developers.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he knows people are frustrated with him, especially the same young voters who helped propel his party to a majority government in 2015.

Vladimir Putin has been quietly signaling that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine despite publicly refusing to back down from the ongoing conflict between the two nations, The New York Times reported. The United Nations reported that more than 10,000 civilians have been killed and over 18,500 injured since the war began between Russia and Ukraine. Former senior Russian officials close to the Kremlin and other American and international officials said Putin has been signaling since September that he is open to stopping the fight at the current boundary lines, as per NYT reports.

Gaza officials said Saturday, and Israel announced the death of five soldiers after the UN failed to call for a ceasefire. Eleven weeks into the Israel-Hamas war, Israeli forces pressed on with their offensive, a day after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution for more aid to flow into the besieged Gaza Strip.

Ralph Ineson, the actor renowned for portraying The Office's Chris Finch, is filing a £150,000 lawsuit against Disney. He alleges permanent shoulder injury from a mishap while filming the Willow sequel for Disney+, where he, in the role of knight Commander Ballantine, faced off against a nine-foot ogre called The Scourge and fell awkwardly. Ralph Ineson alleges that he injured his foot on some steps, preventing him from undertaking physically demanding roles. He is pursuing a compensation claim of up to £150,000 against Walt Disney Company Ltd, citing his inability to perform roles that involve fighting and horse-riding.

Rapper Kanye West was in the news recently for listing his Malibu beach house property for sale for a sum of $12o million. The property lacked basic amenities such as appliances, electricity, and even windows and therefore many hesitated to buy the same. Moreover, a lawsuit has been filed against him for the uninhabitable house’s less-than-great restructuring.

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By Brendan Pierson

Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder's ambitious sci-fi creation, was initially conceived as a Star Wars film, a pitch made over a decade ago to Lucasfilm. However, the idea faced rejection, leading Snyder to reimagine it as an original franchise. Now, under the expansive umbrella of Rebel Moon, the saga unfolds, with Part Two: The Scargiver poised to grace screens in March 2024.

BJP has set its sights on an «overwhelming» win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking key organisational leaders to work towards boosting the party's vote share by 10 per cent, sources said. Addressing the BJP's national office-bearers and state presidents on the concluding day of the two-day brainstorming meet on Saturday, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the BJP's performance should leave the opposition «stunned», the sources said.

(This story originally appeared in on Dec 21, 2023)