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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
PKL: Ankit Jaglan to lead Patna Pirates charge in quest for record fourth title
Ankit Jaglan Patna Pirates have named their captain and vice captain in the form of Ankit Jaglan and Deepak Singh as they look forward to kicking off their campaign on September 1 against the UP Yoddhas. Jaglan, who has been with Patna Pirates for the 3rd year running, is the highest paid all-rounder and has proven his mettle with his speed and agility including a high tackle percentage rate last season. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I am thankful for the opportunity to lead the Patna Pirates and the aim is to compete at the highest level for the entire squad. Working with coach Anup Kumar has been such a great learning curve and his experience and coaching style will only take this squad further. There is no doubt that we are aiming for the ultimate prize and the entire squad knows their role and are looking forward to executing to take Patna Pirates all the way," Jaglan said. Deepak, the star defender for the squad, has accumulated a total of 282 tackles, showcasing his ability to disrupt the opposing team's raiders effectively and is crucial to the team's impenetrable defense. Patna Pirates is looking for its fourth championship title in the upcoming season to cement their position as by far the best franchise throughout the Pro Kabaddi League . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Having come a very close second in the last edition of the PKL, the Anup Kumar led Patna Pirates are currently training as part of their pre-season camp and are gunning to start the season strong. 'Patna Pirates has always showcased a brand of kabaddi that the fans love and appreciate over the years. This season will be no different under the leadership of Ankit, Deepak and Anup Kumar. We were agonizingly close to our fourth championship win and we will kick off the season with our eye on that singular goal,' said Pawan Rana, CEO, Patna Pirates. Patna Pirates has a formidable line up with Ankit and Deepak at the helm, ably supported by Ayan Lohchab, Navdeep, Sudhakar Maruthamuthu, Deepak Jaglan, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Sanket Sawant, Sombir, Amin Ghorbani, Maninder Singh, Ankit Kumar, Mandeep Kumar, Milan Dahiya, Sahil Patil, Ashish Birwal, Balaji, Jadhav Shahaji and Saurabh Narwal. PAWAN SEHRAWAT TO CAPTAIN TAMIL THALAIVAS Tamil Thalaivas have announced Pawan Sehrawat as the Captain and Arjun Deshwal as the vice-captain. The announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the team as it sets its sights on glory. Widely celebrated as the High Flyer of PKL, Pawan Sehrawat is one of the most dynamic players in the league's history. He became the most expensive player in PKL when Tamil Thalaivas signed him for ?2.26 crore in Season 9. Representing the Reserve Bank of India, Pawan has also brought pride to the nation, winning the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games and the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship. Speaking about the leadership duo, Head Coach Sanjeev Balyan said, "Pawan is a proven leader and one of the most feared players in the league. His ability to handle pressure, inspire his teammates, and deliver in crucial moments makes him the ideal captain to lead Tamil Thalaivas this season." Joining him in leadership is Arjun Deshwal, the Raid Machine of PKL, who takes on the role of Vice-Captain. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Arjun is a decorated raider and currently serves as a DSP in the state police force. His stellar career includes winning the gold medal with the Indian national team at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. On vice-captain Arjun Deshwal, Sanjeev added: "I've had the privilege of working with Arjun when he captained Jaipur Pink Panthers, and I know first-hand the dedication, discipline, and composure he brings to the game. He is a natural leader on and off the mat, and together with Pawan, they form a formidable leadership core." Alongside the leadership announcement, Tamil Thalaivas also unveiled their primary kit for Season 12. Featuring an all-blue design with striking gold accents, the kit represents the team's renewed energy and ambition. The gold signifies the ultimate target for the season, bringing home the biggest prize in kabaddi. Assistant coach Suresh Kumar also shared his thoughts, "We have selected big names for the captaincy this year, and we know they are amazing raiders, with Pawan also being a great all-rounder. This year, we have a strong line-up, and I'm confident they will lead the way for the team." CEO Shushen Vashishth added, "With Pawan's unmatched experience and Arjun's explosive talent, we believe this leadership duo will inspire the team to deliver their best on the mat. The new kit reflects our hunger, unity, and the dream of lifting the trophy this season." Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
PKL 12: Ankit Jaglan to lead Patna Pirates charge in quest for record fourth title
New Delhi: Patna Pirates have named their captain and vice captain in the form of Ankit Jaglan and Deepak Singh as they look forward to kicking off their campaign on September 1 against the UP Yoddhas. Jaglan, who has been with Patna Pirates for the 3rd year running, is the highest paid all-rounder and has proven his mettle with his speed and agility including a high tackle percentage rate last season. "I am thankful for the opportunity to lead the Patna Pirates and the aim is to compete at the highest level for the entire squad. Working with coach Anup Kumar has been such a great learning curve and his experience and coaching style will only take this squad further. There is no doubt that we are aiming for the ultimate prize and the entire squad knows their role and are looking forward to executing to take Patna Pirates all the way," Jaglan said. Deepak, the star defender for the squad, has accumulated a total of 282 tackles, showcasing his ability to disrupt the opposing team's raiders effectively and is crucial to the team's impenetrable defense. Patna Pirates is looking for its fourth championship title in the upcoming season to cement their position as by far the best franchise throughout the Pro Kabaddi League. Having come a very close second in the last edition of the PKL, the Anup Kumar led Patna Pirates are currently training as part of their pre-season camp and are gunning to start the season strong. 'Patna Pirates has always showcased a brand of kabaddi that the fans love and appreciate over the years. This season will be no different under the leadership of Ankit, Deepak and Anup Kumar. We were agonizingly close to our fourth championship win and we will kick off the season with our eye on that singular goal,' said Pawan Rana, CEO, Patna Pirates. Patna Pirates has a formidable line up with Ankit and Deepak at the helm, ably supported by Ayan Lohchab, Navdeep, Sudhakar Maruthamuthu, Deepak Jaglan, Hamid Mirzaei Nader, Sanket Sawant, Sombir, Amin Ghorbani, Maninder Singh, Ankit Kumar, Mandeep Kumar, Milan Dahiya, Sahil Patil, Ashish Birwal, Balaji, Jadhav Shahaji and Saurabh Narwal.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
OIL, ONGC sign joint operating agreement for three OALP-IX blocks
New Delhi: Oil India Ltd (OIL) and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd ( ONGC ) have signed a joint operating agreement (JOA) for three exploration blocks awarded under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Bid Round-IX, covering an area of around 10,965 sq km. The blocks include MN-UDWHP-2023/1 in the Mahanadi Basin, located in the ultra-deep waters of the Bay of Bengal beyond the 2,500-metre isobath, CB-ONHP-2022/2, and AS-ONHP-2022/2 in the south-west of Meghalaya within the Assam Shelf Basin. The ministry said the Meghalaya block lies in one of the most challenging exploration terrains and could open new hydrocarbon opportunities. The agreement was signed on August 12, 2025, at Deendayal Upadhyay Urja Bhavan in New Delhi by Anup Kumar, Executive Director (E&D), OIL, and Dinesh Singh, Chief (Exploration JV & BD), ONGC, in the presence of senior officials from both companies. 'This collaboration reflects a strong synergy between the two national oil companies to drive hydrocarbon exploration and sustainable growth to meet the country's energy security needs,' the statement said.
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vidhan Bhavan Expansion Casts Shadow on Rs 48-Crore Zero Mile Redevelopment Plan
1 2 Nagpur: The ambitious Rs48 crore plan to redevelop Nagpur's historic Zero Mile — once touted as a landmark heritage-tourism hub — has hit a roadblock, with the proposed expansion of the Vidhan Bhavan complex threatening to consume key land earmarked for the project. Four months after the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Heritage Conservation Committee, no physical progress was made. At the centre of the deadlock is a 2,000 sqm NMC-owned land parcel between Zero Mile and Vidhan Bhavan, which was intended for parking and tourism infrastructure. The state govt has now asked NMC to surrender the land for the legislative complex's expansion. "A couple of meetings have taken place, and NMC was asked to hand over the plot," confirmed a senior NMC official privy to the development. This shift in land-use priorities has cast serious doubt over the fate of redevelopment project, which earlier received in-principle clearance from the Heritage Committee chaired by Anup Kumar. Architect Paramjeet Singh Ahuja's blueprint included two museums, aesthetic landscaping, upgraded lighting, a food court, amphitheatre, heritage office, and pedestrian-friendly zones. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like With temperatures hitting 95°F, this is the mini air conditioner everyone's buying in the U.S News of the Discovery Undo One of the two museums, planned underground, was designed to showcase the legacy of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India — a nod to the colonial-era monument's historical significance. The second was to highlight Nagpur's cultural evolution. To fund the project, NMC approached Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for Rs50 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. "The proposal was sent," said NMC chief engineer Manoj Talewar. Officials say no response was received so far. Earlier, Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari directed a detailed land survey to strengthen the revised DPR. District collector Vipin Itankar also approved the transfer of land held by the Public Works Department (PWD) to the NMC. But the project is still awaiting final approval from the state. The Heritage Committee has also opposed MahaMetro's plan to close the connecting road between Zero Mile and Central Museum Road, warning of potential traffic congestion. Civic officials said unless a firm policy decision is taken — with coordination between NMC, the state govt, and Vidhan Mandal Secretariat —Zero Mile redevelopment risks remaining stuck on paper. Despite High Court directives in the past calling for preservation and proper upkeep of Zero Mile monument, the site continues to suffer from neglect, poor infrastructure, and administrative apathy. For now, the geographical centre of colonial India — once envisioned as a modern heritage destination — finds itself mired in bureaucratic uncertainty and caught between preservation and politics. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Gang-rape: 3 arrested in Dholpur dist
Jaipur: Dholpur police Sunday arrested three men for the alleged gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in the Kolari area on the night of June 30. The arrests follow an FIR lodged by the victim's family, who reported abduction and sexual assault. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to police, the girl was sleeping on the rooftop of her house with her mother when she received a phone call around 11 PM. A neighbour allegedly asked her to come outside to discuss an urgent matter. Once she stepped out, three men reportedly overpowered her, covered her mouth, and dragged her to a nearby house where they allegedly raped her. The girl's father discovered her missing the next morning. A search led him to a neighbour's house where he found his daughter. By then, the accused had fled the village. An FIR was registered at Kaulari police station under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case was handed over to circle officer Anup Kumar. A forensic team examined the crime scene, the girl's statement was recorded before a magistrate. TNN
