LIVE: Anurag Thakur meets wrestlers over sexual harassment allegations

The Sports Ministry has sought a response from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) "within the next 72 hours" on the allegations by wrestlers against the federation chief and coaches, reports NDTV

Father and coach of the Phogat sisters, Mahavir Singh Phogat was also present to join the wrestlers protesting, reports Indian Express

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi files criminal defamation suit in a Chennai court against now suspended DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy over his alleged defamatory remarks against the Governor

India's COVID-19 case tally rose by 134 in a day while the number of active cases has declined to 1,962 according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll stood at 5,30,728, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity was recorded at 0.07 per cent while the weekly positivity was 0.08 per cent. 

Union Sports Ministry sought an explanation from Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and directed it to furnish a reply within the next 72 hours on the allegations levelled by wrestlers, including Olympic and CWG medalists, said Sports Authority of India (SAI). The Women National Wrestling Coaching camp in Lucknow from January 18 has also been cancelled.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced she will step down in a shock resignation less than 10 months out from a general election. Ardern doesn’t have the energy or inspiration to seek re-election later this year, she told reporters Thursday in Napier where her Labour Party is holding a caucus meeting. She named the election date as Oct. 14.