Prominent Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik, have vowed to continue their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) until their demands are met. Phogat accused WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan of harassing female wrestlers, a claim he vehemently denied, calling it baseless. Sharan further dismissed the allegations as a conspiracy, saying that if proven true, he would resign or take drastic actions. The wrestlers, undeterred by police restrictions on protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, are demanding action and accountability from the WFI.
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday when an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed during a routine training mission in Porbandar, Gujarat. The crash, which took place at the Coast Guard Air Enclave, claimed the lives of three crew members, including the two pilots. According to officials, the helicopter experienced technical difficulties at around 12:10 pm, leading to the crash. All three crew members were initially rushed to a hospital in critical condition, but despite efforts, they succumbed to their injuries. Two were declared dead upon arrival, while the third died later. The crash, which occurred near the runway, caused a fire that was quickly contained by emergency services. The incident follows recent upgrades to the ALH fleet, which were intended to address previous safety concerns. The Indian Coast Guard is currently investigating the cause of the crash.