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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Kumble joins state's hunt for Olympic talent, signs MoU
HYDERABAD: The state government on Saturday signed an MoU with former Indian cricketer and TENVIC founder Anil Kumble to establish a structured framework integrating academics, sports science, and sports talent identification. The MoU was signed in the presence of Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, SATG Chairman Shivasena Reddy, Special Chief Secretary for Tourism, Culture & Sports Jayesh Ranjan, SATG Vice Chairperson and MD Sonibala Devi, and other senior officials. Srihari said the collaboration will help identify and nurture sporting talent while ensuring students balance academics with sports and sports science. 'This is a step towards making Telangana a hub for future Olympic champions,' he said. Talent alone is not enough, says Kumble The initiative will scout talent from 238 social welfare schools, impacting 1.5 lakh students in the first phase across five Olympic sports - wrestling, kabaddi, volleyball, athletics, and weightlifting. Selected athletes will train at three Centres of Excellence in the state alongside academic development. Physical Education teachers will also be trained in modern methods and sports science techniques. Kumble said, 'Talent alone is not enough, creating opportunities is more important. Through this initiative, we aim to provide a platform for young athletes in Telangana, upskill coaches, and create a focal point that will make Telangana one of the leading states promoting sports in India.'
Yemen Online
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
U.S. Increases Reward for Information on Yemen-Based Al-Qaeda Leader
The U.S. Department of State has raised its reward offer to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Sa'ad bin Atef al-Awlaki, the current leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), as part of its Rewards for Justice program. Al-Awlaki, who assumed leadership of AQAP in 2024, has publicly called for attacks against the United States and its allies. He is also accused of orchestrating kidnappings of American citizens and leading militant operations in Yemen's Shabwah province during his previous role as an AQAP emir. The State Department emphasized that the increased reward reflects the heightened threat posed by al-Awlaki's leadership and aims to disrupt AQAP's operational capabilities. Additional rewards of $5 million and $4 million are also being offered for information on senior AQAP figures Ibrahim al-Banna and Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud al-Qosi, respectively. Information can be submitted confidentially via secure messaging platforms such as Signal, Telegram, or WhatsApp, or through a Tor-based tipline maintained by the Rewards for Justice program. This move comes amid growing concerns over AQAP's resurgence and its potential coordination with other armed groups in Yemen. U.S. officials reaffirmed their commitment to counterterrorism efforts and the protection of American citizens worldwide.
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
4 cops, one civilian held for abducting, extorting businessman of ₹20 lakh
Four police personnel, including a woman sub-inspector, and one civilian have been arrested for allegedly abducting and extorting ₹20 lakh from a businessman in west Delhi's Paschim Vihar last week, police said on Monday. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated against the accused officers. 4 cops, one civilian held for abducting, extorting businessman of ₹ 20 lakh According to the FIR, Neeraj Kumar Singh — director of an education consultancy and a car rental firm in Paschim Vihar — was in his office along with two employees on the morning of July 25 when three men barged in. One was in police uniform and identified himself as constable Vishal Chiller; the other two were in plainclothes and wore masks. 'They entered without any warrant or legal documentation, claiming to be acting on police orders but failed to produce any identification,' Singh said in his complaint, seen by HT. The intruders allegedly disconnected the CCTV system and demanded to know where footage was stored. They then asked where the office cash of ₹50 lakh was kept — suggesting they already had some knowledge of the firm's finances, the complaint states. The men allegedly forced Singh and his two employees — Abdul Hasan and Sadab Alam — into a Swift Dzire car and drove them to Singh's residence in Ekta Apartment. Singh said his staff were assaulted during the journey and that he was threatened with similar violence if he did not cooperate. Under duress, he paid them ₹10.5 lakh in cash, he said. Singh said that the accused then took them to a police post in Sonia Vihar near Peeragarhi where they assaulted him. At the police post, a person known to him identified as Ajay Kashyap came and suggested that they settle the matter. An officer aware of the matter said that ₹10 lakh was then transferred to Kashyap's account by Singh, after which the victims were allowed to leave. 'This was a premeditated and unlawful act under the guise of police authority. The accused caused immense distress and financial loss to our organisation,' Singh wrote in his complaint. After his release, Singh contacted the police and was advised to call the officer who had come to his office. When the man arrived, he was confronted and identified as head constable Vishal Chiller. During questioning, Chiller allegedly confessed to the extortion and named sub-inspector Neetu Bisht as the mastermind. Bisht, who was on a nine-day leave at the time, had planned the entire operation with Kashyap, a tuition teacher, and enlisted Chiller, head constable Ajit Kumar, and constable Pramod Kumar to carry it out, said an officer. 'After the incident, it was also revealed that Bisht had taken ₹10 lakh from Kashyap,' the officer added. All five accused were arrested on Sunday and booked under BHaratiya Nyaya Sanhita sections related to wrongful confinement, abduction, impersonation, criminal trespass, and extortion.
The Hindu
28-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
West Bengal's 2002 SIR electoral roll appears on CEO site amidst speculations of fresh voter list revision
Amid speculations of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being conducted for West Bengal's electoral roll, the 2002 voters' list of some districts has been made available online on the website of the State's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). Reportedly, the last SIR of the voters' list in West Bengal was conducted in 2002. Bihar SIR row hearing LIVE: SC not to stop the publication of draft roll on August 1 This development assumes significance considering that in Bihar, the last SIR was conducted in 2003 and the electoral roll of that year has been kept as a reference point for the submission of identification documents for the SIR of 2025. 'The ease of availability of 2003 Electoral Rolls of Bihar, would hugely facilitate the ongoing SIR in Bihar as now nearly 60% of the total electorate, would not have to submit any documents,' a release on the Election Commission of India dated June 30 reads. Speculations around an SIR in West Bengal further intensified in political circles after Saturday (July 26, 2025), when a Presidency Division Level Training Programme was conducted at Kolkata's Nazrul Mancha for Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Supervisors and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of Howrah, Kolkata North, Kolkata South, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas. In the training materials handed out to the participants, a passage on 'duties of BLO in SIR' mentioned carrying enumeration forms with printed details of existing electors, ID cards, and a stationery kit bag labelled Special Intensive Revision. 'Every BLO has to conduct one SIR in their lifetime. SIRs have been conducted many times in the past. It was carried out between 1952 and 2004. The training session held today does not indicate SIR,' the CEO, however, said to local presspersons on Saturday (July 26, 2025), adding that the ECI will notify if an SIR is to be conducted in the State. Meanwhile, on Monday (July 28, 2025), Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, at an administrative meeting at West Bengal's Birbhum district, asked district authorities to ensure 'no one is harassed and genuine voters are not removed in the name of voter list revision.' 'In case of voters' lists, please see to it that people do not get harassed. Genuine voters should not be harassed. And, if you receive any instructions, please inform the Chief Secretary, and if needed, me. You are taking random decisions without informing us… this has never happened,' the Chief Minister told district authorities at Gitanjali Auditorium in Birbhum's Bolpur. LoP alleges mass issuance of domicile certificates, voter registration forms Leader of Opposition (LoP) of West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Monday (July 28, 2025) took to X sharing his letter to the Chief Election Commissioner of India about the alleged issuance and submission of thousands of voter registration forms and domicile certificates, allegedly in districts adjacent to the India-Bangladesh border such as North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Murshidabad, Birbhum, Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, and Coochbehar districts. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA alleged in his letter dated July 26, 2025, that these applications may involve Rohingya Muslims and illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, 'potentially supported by the directive to issue Domicile Certificates to facilitate their enrollment in voter lists.' 'The directive for the issuance of Domicile Certificates coincides with an alarming increase in the filing of form-6 applications for voter registration, particularly in these border districts, which is a clear cut attempt to dilute the prospective SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal, if held in West Bengal,' Mr. Adhikari wrote in the letter. He also urged the West Bengal CEO, District Election Officers (DEOs), and other authorities concerned not to consider or accept any Domicile Certificates issued on or after July 25, 2025, during the SIR of West Bengal's electoral rolls, if conducted by the ECI.
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Locked Out, Blown Up: How one night turned DAY6's fan concert into Korea's hottest debate
Promotional image for DAY6's fan concert ″PIER 10: All My Days,″ held in southern Seoul on July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 The Night That Changed Everything: "You're Not Getting In-Even With the Police!" It started as a dream-ending in an online uproar. On July 19, during DAY6's "PIER 10: All My Days" fan concert in Seoul, a teenage fan was denied entry because her student ID wasn't accepted as an official form of identification. Even after seeking help from a police officer, venue staff refused to let her in. This incident quickly went viral, triggering many similar stories from fans about excessive and invasive identity checks. Staff reportedly demanded numerous personal documents including bank certificates, parents' IDs, and school records. Some fans discovered their sensitive information had been photographed and shared in staff group chats. The strict enforcement caused tears and frustration among attendees, with parents pleading for fairness. Even families with legitimate tickets faced long waits and repeated rejections, under policies harsher than those at government offices. Public Outcry and Widespread Discussion The incident ignited nationwide debate as social media filled with hashtags and posts criticizing the harsh enforcement. Fans pointed out the hypocrisy: if a student ID is valid for official purposes like voting, why should it fail at concerts? Many felt like suspects rather than supporters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo The controversy especially struck a chord because K-pop fandom tends to be young and female, groups disproportionately targeted by these strict measures. Official Apology and Fan Reactions In response, JYP Entertainment issued a public apology on July 21, admitting the procedures were inappropriate and promising refunds to those unfairly denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The blame was partly placed on the external event company managing the admissions, with a promise to enhance privacy protections. Despite this, many fans remained dissatisfied, arguing that refunds could not make up for lost memories, wasted travel expenses, and emotional distress. A second apology and additional refund announcement followed on July 23, but reports of privacy intrusions and discriminatory practices continued to fuel fan anger. Why This Issue Matters: The Industry's Pending Challenge This controversy underscores a critical challenge facing the K-pop industry: balancing effective ticket security with respect for fan privacy and dignity. Fans who buy tickets should not have to sacrifice their privacy or be treated as suspects simply for their loyalty. At the same time, preventing scalpers remains important, but heavy-handed enforcement often hurts genuine fans more than those causing harm. Moving forward, the industry must develop smarter, fairer systems that protect fans' personal information and treat them with respect. This means implementing anti-scalping measures that do not rely on invasive identity checks, ensuring transparency in admission policies, and fostering trust between fans, agencies, and event staff. This incident serves as a wake-up call for the global K-pop world to create a culture where fan protection and privacy are prioritized alongside security-making concerts truly enjoyable and inclusive for everyone.
