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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Bhopal Leopards is a mix of youth and experience
Bhopal: The Bhopal Leopards announced their squad composition and unveiled their new kit for the Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPL) Scindia Cup 2025 on Thursday. The team, which finished runners-up last season, presents a formidable lineup. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now For the MPL Scindia Cup 2025, the Bhopal Leopards assembled a well-balanced team combining seasoned players with promising newcomers. The squad structure reflects strategic planning, incorporating substantial batting resources and diverse bowling options. Their newly designed kit and logo represent their competitive spirit. The management presented their detailed plans during the team announcement event. Team owner Abhishek Mohan Gupta shared insights about their extensive preparations, highlighting their commitment to excellence in cricket and nurturing talent. Head coach Sanjay Pandey detailed the training regime, including practice matches and specific scenario-based sessions. Pre-season fitness programmes are scheduled for the players. The team is particularly focusing on adapting to various playing conditions, especially for night matches. Captain , drawing from his IPL background, established a system where experienced players coach younger ones. Vice-Captain Kamal Tripathi will concentrate on enhancing middle-order batting performance. While maintaining their primary team members from the previous season, the team added strategic recruits. Key players include the dynamic batsman Aniket Verma and experienced domestic player Kuldeep Gehi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The organisation incorporated psychological training sessions to enhance players' performance under pressure. The support team comprises specialised coaches for different aspects of cricket, along with healthcare professionals. They created individual training schedules tailored to each player's specific role. The Bhopal Leopards seek to surpass their previous season's second-place finish. Their opening match versus Jabalpur Royal Lions on June 13 will initiate their tournament journey, which concludes on June 24. Their preparations align with their slogan "Panja Jeet Ka", emphasising both skill development and team cohesion. The team anticipates success based on their thorough preparation and capable squad.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Teacher killed in lightning strike while riding bike
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A senior teacher from a Zilla Parishad school in Yavatmal's Hiwara Sangam died after being struck by lightning while riding his motorcycle in the Malwada ghat area on Thursday. An eyewitness had said the teacher was attending a phone call while riding the bike. The incident occurred on the national highway connecting Mahur and Kinwat within the Mahur tehsil of Nanded district. "The fatal lightning strike happened around 3pm during pre-monsoon showers that brought strong winds and intense lightning. The victim, identified as Sanjay Pandey, was on his way to his native village in Karanji. He died on the spot," police said. Local sources reported that people quickly gathered at the location following the incident. Eyewitnesses described a sudden and severe weather event characterised by heavy thunder that startled residents in the area. Nanded district collector Dr Rahul Kardile said, "The report has been received from the gram sevak and after receiving the autopsy report a cheque of Rs 4 lakh will be given as compensation to the immediate kin of the victim." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like CFD's: Investing $200 in Emaar Malls can give you a second income TradeLG Undo Local residents speculate that the lightning may have been drawn to the teacher because he was reportedly using his mobile phone during the thunderstorm. When contacted, the Nahur police said they were currently in the process of recording statements related to this claim. In the wake of this tragic event, the Nanded district administration has issued an advisory urging the public to refrain from using cellphones during thunderstorms. Maharashtra has recently experienced the onset of pre-monsoon rains, which have already caused considerable damage to agricultural activities. Amidst this, legislative council's deputy chairman Neelam Gorhe, during her visit to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Jalna districts on Friday, appealed for installation of lightning arresters in considerable numbers. According to experts, using a cellphone during a thunderstorm isn't inherently dangerous, but it's often advised against because people might be more likely to be outside or near conductive objects while using their phone, increasing their risk of being struck. However, landline phones can be risky during thunderstorms because the metal components in the phone and wiring can conduct electricity from a lightning strike.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
NEET-UG: Doc among 2 arrested for planting proxies for candidates
Patna: Two people, including a doctor posted at Begusarai jail, were arrested in Samastipur district on Sunday for allegedly orchestrating a racket that placed impostors in the NEET-UG 2025 on behalf of original candidates. The arrests were made on the day of the examination, exposing a cheating operation that involved tampering with admit cards and charging candidates up to Rs 5 lakh to secure a proxy. Police said the accused replaced genuine candidates with academically stronger proxies by editing admit cards, allowing them to gain access to exam centres. The second arrested person is a resident of Darbhanga. Town additional superintendent of police (ASP) Sanjay Pandey said, "We received an input from Patna, which led to the search for the gang. Near the exam centre at Mohanpur bridge, two people were found sitting on Sunday evening. Upon suspicion, they were questioned and their cellphones were checked, revealing several students' admit cards. Both were arrested and identified as Dr Ranjit Kumar, stationed at Begusarai jail, and Rambabu Malik, a resident of Laheriasarai in Darbhanga." During interrogation, Dr Ranjit confessed that they had manipulated admit cards to insert scholars into the exam in place of weaker candidates. "They admitted to charging between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh per candidate. We suspect two to three scholars were placed at the Mohanpur bridge centre alone," said ASP Pandey. He added, "We are now verifying which exam centres in Samastipur were affected. The cellphone recovered from the doctor contained several admit cards, which we are matching with those who sat the exam. A special police team has been formed to pursue further leads." Meanwhile, Patna police launched a separate operation on the night of May 3, raiding hideouts linked to exam mafias in the city. The raids targeted exam mafia Mithilesh Kumar, who evaded arrest, but three suspects were detained for questioning. Their call records are under examination, though police have declined to release further details at this stage. The NEET-UG 2025 examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency on May 4, saw over 22 lakh candidates appear across the country in hopes of entering medical, dental and AYUSH programmes. The revelations have heightened concerns about the growing influence of organised cheating in competitive exams.
