Month: June 2025

[ad_1] BHUBANESWAR: Odisha vigilance arrested Dhiman Chakma (36), a 2021 batch IAS officer, on Sunday for allegedly receiving Rs 10 lakh bribe from a businessman in Kalahandi district. During subsequent search at his official residence, vigilance officials also unearthed Rs 47 lakh in unaccounted cash.“The IAS officer Dhiman Chakma, currently serving as sub-collector, Dharamgarh in Kalahandi, was caught red handed while demanding and accepting Rs 10 lakh bribe in his govt quarter at Dharamgarh. We laid a trap after receiving a complaint from the businessman,” director (vigilance) Yeshwant Jethwa told TOI.The vigilance statement revealed that Chakma, a resident of Tripura, had kept currency notes of various denominations in the table drawer at his residence. “Further Rs 47 lakh cash was recovered during searches at his official residence. Our personnel are still conducting searches. Our investigation is in progress,” Jethwa said.Sources […]

[ad_1] Cricket’s unpredictable nature was on full display during a Big Cricket League (BCL) match in Surat, Gujarat, as a rare and bizarre moment involving batter Chirag Gandhi went viral on social media. The incident, which occurred on December 15 last year during a match between UP Brij Stars and MP Tigers, left players, umpires and fans in disbelief - and laughter.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The dramatic moment came when Gandhi, batting on 98, dragged a delivery from spinner Pawan Negi onto his stumps. The off-stump visibly shifted and leaned toward the middle stump, prompting the fielding side to erupt in celebration. But what happened next stunned everyone: the bail remained perfectly balanced on the stump, defying the laws of physics - and cricket.PollWhat was your reaction to Chirag Gandhi's unusual dismissal?Even the on-field umpires […]

[ad_1] Climate activist Greta Thunberg, en route to war-torn Gaza, on Monday claimed that she had been kidnapped by Israeli forces and appealed for help. In response, Israeli authorities said that the aid vessel carrying Thunberg and other activists had been "diverted" to Israel and all the passengers, including Greta, were safe.“If you see this video, we are being intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel," Thunberg said in the clip.Israel foreign ministry condemned this move calling it a "publicity" stunt and informed that "selfie yacht" was being diverted to Israel. It advised the passengers to return to their home countries.The October 7 Hamas-led attack killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took 251 hostages, with 55 still held—many presumed dead. In response, Israel’s military campaign has killed over 54,000 Palestinians, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya by assailants hired by his wife, Meghalaya director general of police (DGP) I Nongrang said on Monday.The wife, Sonam, surrendered to police in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, while three other accused were arrested during overnight operations, the DGP added."One person was picked up from UP, and another two accused were apprehended from Indore by the SIT," she said."Sonam surrendered at the Nandganj police station in UP, and was subsequently arrested," she addedNongrang said the arrested men confessed that they were hired by Raghuvanshi’s wife to carry out the murder."The operation is still continuing in Madhya Pradesh to catch some more persons involved in the crime," she said.Chief minister Conrad K Sangma congratulated the police for cracking the case that had shocked the state and the nation."Within 7 […]

[ad_1] Mani Ratnam’s latest Tamil release Thug Life continued its steady run at the box office. On Day 4, the film earned Rs 6.50 crore, taking its total domestic collection to Rs 36.90 crore.Thug Life Movie ReviewStarring a powerful ensemble and backed by a gripping narrative, Thug Life has struck a chord with both critics and audiences. The film collected Rs 30.40 crore in its first three days, and its strong weekday performance suggests it’s set for a promising run ahead.Positive word-of-mouth and growing weekend momentum are expected to further boost the film’s performance in the coming days, both in India and overseas.'Thug Life', which was released on June 5, is a Tamil gangster action drama that marks the reunion of director Mani Ratnam and superstar Kamal Haasan since their film Nayakan (1987). It features a strong cast including Silambarasan, […]

[ad_1] Shedeur Sanders, once a highly touted prospect, is now battling for a spot on the Cleveland Browns (Getty Images) Once touted as a surefire first-round pick, Shedeur Sanders now finds himself fighting for relevance on the Cleveland Browns roster. Despite an impressive college resume and an enormous social media following, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is sitting as the fourth-string quarterback heading into the 2025 season—and critics are not holding back.From college star to NFL underdog: Shedeur Sanders’ steep fall surprises fans and analystsSanders’ fall in the NFL Draft shocked fans and analysts alike. He was projected to go shortly after Cam Ward but was ultimately passed over by 31 teams. Even the Browns, who eventually picked him in the fifth round, chose Oregon Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel two rounds earlier—making it clear Shedeur wasn’t […]