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USA Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Indianapolis Colts roster preview: IDL Devonta Davis
Let's take a closer look at this Indianapolis Colts team as we go player-by-player through the roster. Up next is IDL Devonta Davis. With offseason programs now behind us, we will be getting a jump start on our training camp preview by going player-by-player through the Indianapolis Colts' 91-man roster. Going alphabetically, up next is defensive tackle Devonta Davis. Devonta Davis' profile 2024 Snap count totals 2024 PFF grades 2024 Season Review Davis signed with the Colts after the 2025 NFL draft as an undrafted rookie. After playing his first four college seasons at Jackson State, Davis played his final year at Florida Atlantic. During this most recent season, Davis totaled 13 pressures and one sack. His pass rush production during his career won't leap off the stat sheet with the 20 pressures that Davis totaled in 2022 being a career high. However, his greatest impact came as a run defender, where he routinely graded out well by PFF's metrics. Out of 200-plus defensive tackles, Davis ranked 53rd in run defense grade and 92nd in run-stop rate. Looking ahead to the 2025 season When it comes to the depth behind DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart, there are some unknowns for the Colts. For one, they need improved play behind those two, but how that playing time shakes out or who makes the final roster still remains to be seen. With that said, with Neville Gallimore, Tim Smith, Eric Johnson, and Adetomiwa Adebawore all competing for that playing time and roster spots, that's a lot of players that Davis has to jump on the depth chart. Perhaps with the question marks around the depth at this position, Davis has a clearer path to make a roster push than other UDFAs, but my guess at this time is that his ceiling this season is likely the practice squad.
New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Illicit liquor not just illegal, but A threat to public: Telangana High Court
HYDERABAD: Taking serious note of the dangers posed by illicitly distilled liquor (IDL), the Telangana High Court on Saturday ruled that its manufacture, possession, distribution and sale should not be seen merely as a law and order issue, but as a grave threat to public health and order. A bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice BR Madhusudhan Rao made these observations while dismissing a habeas corpus petition filed by a woman challenging the preventive detention of her husband, who was involved in multiple cases related to IDL. The bench stressed the devastating impact of illicit liquor on society, especially among the economically weaker sections, citing hooch tragedies that have claimed numerous lives. It said such incidents not only kill people but also destroy families, ruin children's futures and cause lasting damage to the social fabric. 'We simply cannot close our eyes to the real possibility that the sale of IDL, which is unfit for human consumption, could cause immeasurable and permanent damage to society, including harm to the health and well-being of the public. If this is not destabilisation of public order, then nothing is,' the bench stated. The petitioner's husband is currently lodged in Cherlapally Central Prison, with six cass registered against him for possession and sale of illicit liquor. Four similar cases have also been registered in the petitioner's name. The court observed that the nature and scale of harm caused by IDL go beyond individual cases and have far-reaching consequences for society as a whole.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- The Hindu
HC dismisses plea to release person arrested under Preventive Detention Act-1986
The Telangana High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a woman Dharavath Laxmi of Warangal district seeking a direction to free her husband Dharavath Dhanisingh who had been arrested under the provisions of the Telangana Prohibition Act-1995 and Telangana Preventive Detention Act-1986. A bench of Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and B.R. Madhusudhan Rao said in its verdict that it did 'not find any reason to interfere with the impugned Preventive Detention order issued by the authorities on November 25 following which the petitioner's husband was lodged in prison'. Mr. Dhanisingh was accused of indulging in making and selling Illicitly Distilled Liquor (IDL). He was arrested more than three times while possessing IDL. Eventually, the Warangal District Collector passed an order for his detention leading to his arrest. Challenging this, his wife approached the HC. While dismissing the plea, the bench, however, said the arrested person cannot be kept in prison for an indefinite period on the pretext of ongoing investigation. 'The authorities concerned should ensure that the justice system is activated and sustained to conclude the investigation as expeditiously as possible and preferably by December 31, 2025,' the bench said.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Contract details for Indianapolis Colts' sixth-round pick IDL Tim Smith
Contract details for Indianapolis Colts' sixth-round pick IDL Tim Smith Here is a look at the contract details for Indianapolis Colts' sixth-round pick IDL Tim Smith. Prior to rookie minicamp, the Indianapolis Colts agreed to contract terms with Alabama defensive tackle Tim Smith, who was taken in the sixth round of this year's draft. Over the Cap now has those contract details. When it comes to rookie deals, the rookie wage scale sets the parameters, based on where the player was drafted, that puts in place a ceiling and a floor for how much each draft pick can earn over their standard four-year contract. For a more detailed look at the rookie wage scale, click here. For Smith, who was the 190th overall pick, his total contract value over the four-year deal is $4.434 million, and it includes a $234,360 signing bonus. From a cap perspective, that signing bonus amount will be prorated over the four years of the contract, in the form of a $58,590 cap hit each year. In Year 1, Smith will earn a base salary of $840,000. In Year 2, it increases to $1.005 million, followed by $1.120 million in Year 3, and $1.235 million in Year 4. Tim Smith's salary cap hits each year with Indianapolis Colts 2025: $898,590 $898,590 2026: $1.063 million $1.063 million 2027: $1.178 million $1.178 million 2028: $1.293 million At Alabama, Smith was a steady rotational presence along the defensive front for four seasons, with his greatest impact coming against the run. With the Colts, he can hopefully help elevate the depth and competition on the depth chart behind DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart--something that is very much needed after last season. Smith could potentially carve out an early rotational role along the Colts' defensive front, and he's someone who can provide defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo with some added flexibility because of his ability to line up across multiple gaps. 'I think what's unique about him is his ability to play blocks," said assistant director of college scouting Jamie Moore said via the Indy Star. "It's something that (defensive coordinator) Lou (Anarumo) talked about when he got here, explaining how this defense is going to operate up front. Lou likes versatility. "Tim has very heavy hands. He's got knockback. If anybody has ever studied a Nick Saban defense, you understand that you better know how to play with your hands. He can play square to the line of scrimmage, he's a really good run defender.'
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
International Day of Light 2025: Why is it celebrated on May 16? Know history, theme, and significance
International Day of Light 2025: On May 16, the United Nations celebrates International Day of Light (IDL), an annual global movement to increase awareness of the essential role that light-based technologies play in everyday life and commemorate the anniversary of physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman's first successful laser operation in 1960. The IDL emphasises the role of such technologies in science, technology, art, and culture, thereby contributing to UNESCO's goal of education, equality, and peace. In 2025, it's being celebrated on Friday, May 16, under the theme 'Light, Innovation, Society.' 'The laser is a perfect example of how a scientific discovery can yield revolutionary benefits to society in communications, healthcare and many other fields,' according to the website. The United Nations declared 2015 the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015) to enhance global awareness of the achievements of light research and its uses. The event facilitated connections and collaborations between policymakers, industry leaders, scientists, artists, social companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the general public. Following the success of IYL 2015, Ghana, Mexico, New Zealand and Russia placed a resolution before the UNESCO Executive Board supporting the idea of an International Day of Light, which was adopted on September 19, 2016, at the Board's 200th session at the UNESCO HQ in Paris, France, with the first IDL held on May 16, 2018. Celebration offers various sectors of society worldwide the opportunity to engage in activities that showcase how science, technology, art, and culture can contribute to achieving the goals of UNESCO. These goals include establishing the groundwork for peaceful societies. The event allows people from all walks of life globally to participate in events that demonstrate how science, technology, art, and culture can help UNESCO achieve its objectives. These objectives include establishing the foundation for peaceful civilisations. In essence, the International Day of Light is an opportunity to promote awareness about the critical role that light plays in our lives while also emphasising its importance in changing our world and inspiring future advancements, in addition to, seeking to foster scientific collaboration and investigate the potential of light-based technologies for promoting peace and sustainable development.
