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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
RCB fans in Bengaluru seek divine blessings, root for special holiday
Bengaluru: The heart for sure will skip a beat and time will stand still for that nanosecond for RCB fans in the city and beyond should Royal Challengers Bengaluru go on to win their first IPL title today. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now So strong are sentiments right here, right now that many RCB supporters have written to chief minister Siddaramaiah, requesting for a state holiday if RCB are crowned champions. As the hours, minutes and seconds are tantalisingly counted down for RCB to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the title-clash in Ahmedabad this evening, Bengaluru has a prayer on its lips and a heart full of hope that in the 18th edition of the competition, the crown will be theirs – even as chants of "Ee Sala Cup Namde" echo across homes, pubs, and public gatherings here. With RCB making the final after 11 years, Bengalureans are leaving no stone unturned to 'ensure' their team lift the coveted trophy. Fans across the city have performed special pujas at Hanuman and Ganesha temples, with a 'homa' organised at Chamundeshwari temple — the deity regarded as Karnataka's state goddess. Clad in the ubiquitous RCB team red shirts, hundreds of fans, led by Chamaraja MLA K Harish Gowda, gathered at the Amrutheshwara temple on Dewan's Road, waving posters of their favourite stars. A special homa was also performed to invoke divine blessing for the team's win. Not to be left behind, the city's streets and vehicles are equally resplendent in RCB colours. While car stickers bearing the team's name are a common sighting, one die-hard fan has taken things to the next level — wrapping his entire XUV500 with images of RCB players in a stunning tribute to the team. Bengaluru's pubs and resto-bars are fully booked for the night, with match screenings planned across these venues. PVR INOX has announced special screenings of the final in 30 cities, with tickets being snapped up faster than you'd take to finish reading this article! Vinay Chandrashekar of Long Boat Brewing Co in Marathahalli said they've seen an overwhelming response to Tuesday's final. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "On a regular Tuesday, we see about 300 guests, but tomorrow, we're expecting more than 900. We're not a dedicated sports bar, but the energy around this match is incredible," he said. Echoing a similar sentiment, Biswa Bhusbad Linka, the group general manager at House of Commons, said: "Each of our seven outlets seats 300 to 400 people, and we're completely booked. All four of our associated brands are packed, too. People are calling us non-stop for reservations. The energy is absolutely electric," he said. The RCB fever has even reached the corridors of power. Deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar expressed his support, saying: "Bengaluru boys RCB will win in Ahmedabad. The govt and the people of Karnataka are eagerly waiting. Many fans are travelling to watch the match. Let us all hope and pray for a win."
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
7 held for string of thefts in National Capital Region
Noida: Seven members of a gang, including two with a bounty of Rs 25,000 each, who were involved in several robbery and theft cases across NCR and other states have been arrested following a gunfight. Additional DCP (Central Noida) Hirdesh Kathariya said the gang members were arrested on Sunday in a joint operation by Bisrakh police, crime response team and crime and detection team. The accused include Rahul Dev Chaudhary of Moradabad, Ratan Chopra of Delhi, Rajan Singh, Virat and Mohit of Auraiya, Gaurav Sharma of Bharatpur and Bhavarram of Nagaur in Rajasthan. Rahul Dev and Rajan had a bounty of Rs 25,000 on their heads. "On Sunday, Bisrakh police received information that the gang was planning a robbery in Greater Noida West. Officials put up barriers to conduct checks," Kathariya said. The first police team arrested Rahul and Ratan in a gunbattle, injuring both suspects. A Scorpio, which was stolen on May 9, and pistols with cartridges were recovered. Rajan and Gaurav were injured and nabbed after another exchange of fire between cops and the gang. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Greatest Enemy of Blood Sugar? Try This Tonight! Magazine Glyco Learn More Undo An XUV500 stolen from Haryana, two pistols and cartridges and cash from the sale of a stolen chain were recovered. The third police team arrested Virat, Bhavarram and Mohit after a gunfight, in which Mohit was injured. A Swift Dzire, three pistols and cartridges and a stolen iPhone were recovered from them. The gang was involved in a number of cases. The XUV500 was stolen by Rahul Dev, Rajan, Ratan, Virat and Mohit from Gurgaon on Feb 10 and the Swift Dzire, which belongs to Virat, was used in the robbery. They also changed the number plate of the car and used it to steal a Scorpio and rob its driver of his iPhone at gunpoint earlier this month.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Indian Express
Bengal STF arrests 4 with arms near Kolkata airport
The Bengal Special Task Force (STF) conducted a raid at Purba Beraberi under the jurisdiction of the Narayanpur police station close to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Thursday night. According to STF sources, four people were arrested during the operation: Linkon Hossain, 25, of Chinarpark; Bakibilla Gazi, 28, of Matia, North 24 Parganas; Faruk Sardar, 25, of Athghora, under Baguihati police station, North 24 Parganas; and Rajib Molla, 24, of Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas. According to the STF, incriminating articles had been recovered from their possession: One 7 mm semi-automatic pistol, two one-barrelled pipe guns, 12 rounds of 7.65 mm live ammunition, two rounds of 8 mm live ammunition and one grey-coloured XUV 500 vehicle. A case has been registered at the Narayanpur Police Station under the Arms Act. The STF is also investigating the purpose of their movements. Further, it is being investigated where the arms were procured, to whom the arms were to be handed over, and what the reason for the arms supply was at this time, when tensions were running high between India and Pakistan. According to STF sources, they are interrogating the arrested and searching for the weapons factory from where the weapons had been bought, and they are also investigating whether a larger gang is involved in the incident and whether there was a larger conspiracy. On Friday morning, the West Bengal STF arrested two men associated with the banned terrorist group Jamatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) after raids carried out in Nalhati and Murarai in the Birbhum district. The arrested were Ajmol Hossain (28) and Saheb Ali Khan (28), residents of Nalhati and Murarai, respectively. The arrests have come at a time when India and Pakistan are in a border standofffollowing the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, including mostly tourists, were killed. India retaliated with Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK after May 6 midnight.
