Month: June 2025

[ad_1] Brad Marchand (via Getty Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs have endured Brad Marchand's frustrating exploits for more than a decade. Brad Marchand, along with his unparalleled capacity to incense his foes, has been Toronto's playoff demon, sending the Leafs packing five times—most recently in a comprehensively won 6–1 Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. Now, with the divisive veteran set to hit unrestricted free agency, GM Brad Treliving has a tempting dilemma: Should the Leafs go get Brad Marchand at long last—or leave him alone?Should the Toronto Maple Leafs pursue divisive veteran Brad Marchand in free agencyNow 37, Brad Marchand continues to show why he's one of the game's most consistent stars. He had 23 goals and 28 assists in 71 games with the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers this season, and has once more dialed it up during […]

[ad_1] Maharashtra train mishap (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: In the wake of Maharashtra train mishap, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and railway board officials proposed major changes in the design and manufacturing of new non-AC trains on Monday, to avoid any dangerous incident. Earlier on Monday morning, four people were killed and nine others were injured after falling off two overcrowded local trains in Thane district during rush hour. The incident took place near Mumbra railway station when the trains were passing each other on a steep turn.Following the incident, Railway minister and railway board officials had a detailed meeting with the ICF (Integral Coach Factory) team and decided on major changes in the design and manufacturing of new non-AC trains to resolve the key issue of ventilation. According to railway ministry, three major changes have been decided, they are: […]

[ad_1] Footwear strewn near one of the gates to Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. NEW DELHI: Senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was among the five officers suspended by the Karnataka government following the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede incident, has approached the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) challenging the state's order, official sources said on Monday.The June 4 incident claimed 11 lives, while 56 people were injured."He (Vikash) moved the tribunal last week. They are likely to hear the matter in the days ahead," sources told news agency PTI.Vikash was Bengaluru's additional commissioner of police (West).On Thursday, a day after the incident, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah suspended the five officers, including Bengaluru City police commissioner B Dayananda.Defending the action, Siddaramaiah said the following day that those who did not fulfil their responsibility properly were suspended.The suspension order said, "It is found that […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After repeated attacks on the Election Commission by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the chief electoral officer of Maharashtra on Monday advised the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha to download the voter rolls of the Maharashtra legislative elections from its website — "free of cost".Hours after Rahul asked the EC to specify the exact date by which it would furnish the voter rolls, the Commission said it maintains the practice of sharing the details with recognised political parties — first at the draft stage and again after finalisation."Electoral Rolls are revised annually through a participatory exercise. During this annual exercise, the Electoral Rolls are shared, free of cost, with recognised political parties, including the INC — first at the draft stage and again after finalisation. A similar exercise was carried out in 2009, 2014, 2019, and […]

[ad_1] Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes opens up about how Brittany supported him since high school (Image via Getty) Kansas City Chiefs great quarterback Patrick Mahomes last shared a moving story about his wife, Brittany Mahomes. He spoke about how she has supported him from high school even before he gained notoriety. Praising Brittany as a major influence on his life and achievements, Mahomes recognized her for helping with his own growth. Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes thanks Brittany for always being therePatrick Mahomes appreciates Brittany always being present. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes discussed how his wife, Brittany, has backed him right from the start. In a recent interview, he revealed how Brittany has been by his side since high school and how she has supported him to evolve into a better person.The video of this […]

[ad_1] From dacoits to organised crime: Chambal haunted ravines now hub for AK-47 training and gang operations; linked to Lawrence Bishnoi and Anandpal Singh JAIPUR: Once known for being haunted hideouts of moustached bandits on horseback, the infamous Chambal ravines are now witnessing a new era of organised crime. Until a few decades ago, the rugged terrain of Dholpur and Karauli was used as a fortress for keeping hostages in captivity with escape routes unknown to the outside world. But now the rivines echo with the gunfire of automatic weapons as they have transformed into training grounds for a new breed of criminals. The dacoits haven't disappeared, they've simply changed alliances.The recent arrest of gangster Jeetu Chambal has revealed a deepening nexus between traditional outlaws and interstate crime syndicates. Jeetu, a known criminal from Dholpur, was caught with an AK-47, […]

[ad_1] Honeymoon murder: Sonam Raghuvanshi came on foot, asked for mobile to talk to brother - What UP dhaba owner told cops NEW DELHI: Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon trip in Meghalaya, has surrendered to police in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.Sonam, 24, was located at Kashi Dhaba on the Varanasi-Ghazipur road late Sunday. After initial medical treatment at Sadar Hospital, she was moved to a One Stop Centre in Ghazipur for safety and further interrogation.Honeymoon Murder Mystery: Meghalaya Police Lying? Raghuvanshi Family Calls for CBI InvestigationSahil Yadav, owner of Kashi Dhaba, said that "she had reached there on foot at around 1 o'clock in the night. She asked for a mobile and talked to her brother and then started crying. After this, Sonam's brother asked Sahil about the address of this place and about […]

[ad_1] A statue of Wasim Akram was unveiled recently, eliciting hilarious reactions on social media (Images via X/@AliRazaSha86) A life-sized statue of cricket legend Wasim Akram, unveiled in April at Hyderabad's Niaz Stadium in Pakistan, has drawn widespread social media attention after a handle on X shared its photo, with fans expressing amusement over its unflattering appearance despite attempts to honor the fast-bowling great.The statue depicts Akram in Pakistan's 1999 World Cup jersey, capturing his signature slingy bowling action. While the sculptor accurately portrayed his body dimensions and structure, the facial features appeared distorted, with his concentrated expression appearing more like a frown and his hair making him look older than intended."Does Wasim Akram know that it's him?" asked one social media user."Made with 10% cement, 90% disappointment 😂," tweeted another.Wasim Akram's statue has elicited hilarious reactions on social media […]