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Delhi Court Acquits Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. The court cited insufficient evidence and inconsistencies in testimonies. The case, which began with protests by prominent wrestlers in 2023, sparked national debate on athlete safety and governance. Singh and supporters welcomed the verdict as a vindication, while complainants, including Olympian Vinesh Phogat, expressed disappointment and announced plans to appeal.
Mixed Financial Results Reported by Companies in June 2026 Quarter
In the June 2026 quarter, multiple companies reported varied financial results. Several firms, including Vastu Finserve India Pvt, Nuvama Wealth Finance, SMFG India Home Finance Co, and Kisetsu Saison Finance India Pvt, saw significant net profit increases, some exceeding 100%. Conversely, others like Vastu Housing Finance Corporation, Auxilo Finserve Pvt, Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co., and JM Financial experienced declines in net profit. Sales figures generally rose across most companies, though some reported declines. The data reflects mixed performance across sectors with both growth and contraction evident.
Congress Retains Madhya Pradesh's Datia Seat, Defeating BJP Candidate in Bypoll
The Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh, held on July 30 following the disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti due to a cheating conviction, concluded with Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeating BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by 6,016 votes. The BJP had replaced senior leader Narottam Mishra with Tiwari, sparking internal dissent. The bypoll saw a 71.44% voter turnout and was closely watched as a political test ahead of the 2028 state elections. Congress suspended Bharti for alleged anti-party activities during the campaign. Counting was conducted under tight security with 21 candidates contesting.



