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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Man-son duo shinesin UP Police exam
Lucknow: In the 16th episode of Uttar Pradesh Police's official podcast 'Beyond the Badge', a unique and inspiring story took centrestage—a man-son duo from Hapur, both selected in the 2023 UP Police constable recruitment exam for 60,244 posts, shared their emotional and motivational journey. The duo Yashpal Singh Nagar (father) and Shekhar Nagar (son), were among those selected through one of the largest and most transparent recruitment processes conducted by the UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board. Their story was featured as part of the podcast series launched in Jan 2025 on the directive of chief minister Yogi Adityanath, aimed at showcasing police achievements and individual stories of grit and service. During the podcast, Yashpal, a former Army personnel, revealed that tears welled up in his eyes when both he and his son cleared the exam. He said he was more elated by his son's success than his own, as Shekhar's entire future lay ahead. Shekhar shared how growing up in a cantonment area fuelled his passion for the uniform. Despite failing to clear NDA and other competitive exams in 2021 after completing intermediate studies, he persisted. He eventually found success with the 2023 UP Police constable exam, fulfilling his childhood dream. Shekhar candidly admitted that he initially lacked seriousness and spent hours watching Instagram reels. However, seeing his father's disciplined routine—accompanying him to the library and being quizzed daily—motivated him to focus. The two began preparing together, sharing notes and supporting each other. While Shekhar was stronger in maths, English and reasoning, Yashpal helped with general knowledge—turning their joint effort into shared success. Both expressed gratitude to the CM and the UP Police Recruitment Board for conducting such a large-scale recruitment in a fair and transparent manner. In a message to aspirants, the duo encouraged those who narrowly missed selection to keep trying with faith and persistence. Yashpal also urged ex-servicemen to stay healthy and updated on recruitment notifications, noting that a few hours of study a day could lead to success due to reserved quotas. The episode also includes their insights on physical training, community reactions, family support and their future aspirations post-training.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Cop's daughter dies by suicide, family alleges pressure from school principal in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: A Class IX student allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Police Lines in Faridabad on Thursday morning. The family of the girl — whose mother is a police officer — has alleged she was under pressure from the school principal over "non-performance" in classes. The girl studied at a public school located in the same area in Sector 30. The family has alleged that the girl, who was under "immense mental stress" took the extreme step by hanging herself. According to her parents, the girl was being "mentally harassed" by the school principal, particularly after she failed in three subjects in Class 9. The principal reportedly told her she would have to repeat Class 9. Police spokesperson Yashpal said, "We have received a formal complaint from the family, naming the school principal and a math teacher." A case has been registered under Section 194 of BNSS. Attempts to contact the school principal for comments were unsuccessful, as she did not respond to phone calls. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon The mother of the deceased is an assistant sub-inspector in Faridabad Police and is posted at Palla police station. Police said the parents approached the principal to discuss the issue. "The principal refused to listen. The girl pleaded she would work harder and clear her exams this year, but her appeals were ignored," the complaint said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Police said the incident took place after the 14-year-old girl returned home from school after performing a unit test when parents were at work. Her father Naresh went home to have lunch and asked one of his daughters about her sister. She told him she was in her room studying. When the father tried to enter the room, he found it locked. He broke the door and found the girl hanging from the ceiling fan. The family, originally from Khanpur village in Hisar, has been living in Faridabad for several years. The girl's father works in a private company in Faridabad and her two younger sisters also study in the same police spokesperson said the body was handed over to the family after a was an accomplished kho-kho player.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Fbd murder: Cops say woman also raped by her father-in-law
Faridabad: Investigation into the murder of a woman, whose body was found buried in a sealed pit in front of the family's house in the city, has uncovered a sordid trail of events, prompting cops to add rape charges to the FIR. Police said on Wednesday the 25-year-old's father-in-law was the main conspirator, but her mother-in-law and husband were involved too. On April 15, the family sent the mother-in-law to a relative's wedding in UP. The father-in-law had already gotten a 10-foot-deep pit dug up along a road outside his home. He told neighbours he was getting a drain built at the spot to prevent waterlogging in the area. On the evening of April 21, the father-in-law allegedly added sedatives to sugarcane juice and gave it to the woman. As she fell unconscious, he allegedly sexually assaulted her and strangled her with a dupatta. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon He took the help of his son and the woman's husband to bury the body in the pit in the dead of the night. The pit was filled with sand using an earthmover, and a mason was called in to seal it with concrete by the next morning. "We have added rape sections in the case. The father-in-law of the woman confessed to the crime," a senior police officer said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 300만원 가상화폐 투자금 있다면 '이렇게'해라. 나우투자그룹 더 알아보기 Undo Faridabad police spokesperson Yashpal said family dispute could be a motive for the murder. The woman got married in June 2023 and was considering getting a divorce, he said. The case emerged last week, when the woman's father – based in UP's Firozabad – approached Faridabad police and urged them to investigate the in-laws for murder. The 25-year-old was reported missing by her family on April 25. The in-laws had told their neighbours that she had eloped. Based on the complaint, police found the body and excavated it from the pit on June 20. They arrested the father-in-law (54) on June 21. Initially, the father-in-law told cops that he acted alone in the murder, and his son and daughter were sleeping inside the house when he strangled the 25-year-old. A police source said it appears the family was involved in orchestrating the murder, but the others were not aware of the sexual assault. Investigators on June 25 arrested the woman's mother-in-law (45), and her husband is on the run. The three accused have been named in the FIR and charged under BNS sections for murder, destruction of evidence and rape. Cops are probing if the woman's sister-in-law was in on the plan too.
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
42 Years Of World Cup Triumph: A Day That Made Indian Cricket What It Is
In the past four years, whenever June 25 comes, absence of one of the most vibrant members of the '83' WhatsApp group rankles the other 13. It is now almost four years since Yashpal Sharma left this world but there is not a single day that 'Yash Paaji' isn't missed by his teammates. Just before COVID-19 hit, Yashpal, who was a selector in Punjab, had come to watch a Ranji Trophy match Delhi and lamented to a couple of journalists present there about not having a recording of India's first match against West Indies at Old Trafford where his 89 paved the way for an improbable 34-run win. "I was ready to offer GBP 5000 to anyone who had the recording. I didn't get it. That was perhaps my best ODI knock. It seemed Maco (Malcolm Marshall) had an unwritten deal with me. "Mere aate hi do gaaend chaati pe maarta thaa (At least two deliveries, I would take on my ribs)," Yashpal, who was the top scorer with 240 runs in the tournament, fondly recollected on that December day. The candour is deeply missed by his teammates. "Yes, he was a very popular member of the team and he is missed by every one of us," the legendary Sunil Gavaskar told PTI when asked about the only member, who is no longer with them. The 83 WhatsApp group comprises the 14 members of that team and administrative manager PR Man Singh. Whether the team wins the Border Gavaskar Trophy under Ravi Shastri or Roger Binny becomes BCCI president or for that matter Kirti Azad wins Lok Sabha elections, the group is always buzzing. "We are in touch almost every day but most certainly today," Gavaskar said. Back in 2008, the Vijay Mallya owned UB Group had organised the 25th anniversary celebration at the iconic Lord's with all team members present on that historic balcony. In 2023, the Adani Group had also felicitated the members on the 40th anniversary of the Cup win. However, this time with Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri busy with their media commitments for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and Dilip Vengsarkar also out of the country, the planned celebrations have been kept on hold. "We had planned one this year but with the current series we had to postpone it. We have had a few celebrations on other years too. "Two years back on the 40th anniversary, the Adanis felicitated the team at their headquarters in Ahmedabad," Gavaskar recalled. It is 42 years and at least two more golden generations have also walked into the sunset since that day when first seeds of a behemoth called Indian cricket were sown. "...1983 was huge. Watching Kapil Dev, Sandhu, Madan Lal, Roger Binny, Sandeep Patil at Lord's was huge. It inspired us a lot to take up cricket," one of India's greatest captains, Sourav Ganguly, told PTI in a recent podcast. The stories associated with the tournament are still fresh and told and retold to the passing generations. The biggest myth that has become a oft-repeated tale is that the BBC employees were on strike during Kapil's epic 175 not out against Zimbabwe at Tunbridge Wells and that being the reason for no video recording of that game. In his book 'Myth Busters', veteran journalist Gulu Ezekiel had explicitly put forth facts that on that very day, June 18, 1983, BBC aired England vs Pakistan at Manchester and West Indies vs Australia at Lord's. The BBC crew did not consider India vs Zimbabwe a priority game. Interestingly, that was the first and last ever International game played at Tunbridge Wells ground and that picturesque village field is a pilgrimage for Indian fans. Those who live around that stadium have a Kapil Dev story to share for anyone who would care to listen. This correspondent met one such British gentleman, who claimed that the house he bought from the original owner had a window pane smashed by a Kapil sixer. Once the trophy had been won, a cash-strapped BCCI got in touch with India's Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar to perform at a fundraiser which allowed the board to hand over a cash prize of Rs two lakh to each member of the victorious side. Mangeshkar was contacted by her good friend Raj Singh Dungarpur, who requested her to perform at a concert in Delhi. As a token of gratitude, Mangeshkar, till her death, was entitled to two VIP tickets at any match that the Indian team played in the country. They have all aged and have vague memories. Kapil was candid enough to tell young reporters recently that he doesn't remember anything from that historic innings. They are also scattered in different parts of India. Gavaskar and Shastri live out of suitcases as premier broadcasters, and are voices of Indian cricket. Krish Srikkanth runs a successful Tamil YouTube channel with his son Aniruddha, having been a chairman of selectors. Vengsarkar runs one of Mumbai's most successful academies with branches in Pune. Sunil Valson lives in a quaint hill station in Northern India, Madan Lal runs his academy at Siri Fort and is an expert on TV channels while Syed Kirmani recently wrote his autobiography. So did Mohinder Amarnath, who lives in Goa. Kirti Azad shuttles between Asansol and Delhi while dealing with voices in Trinamool Congress that consider him an outsider. Binny is the BCCI president and probably, the quietest one among all those that the country's cricket establishment has ever heard. But June 25 1983 ties them in a thread.
Deccan Herald
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is
Just before Covid-19 hit, Yashpal, who was a selector in Punjab, had come to watch a Ranji Trophy match Delhi and lamented to a couple of journalists present there about not having a recording of India's first match against West Indies at Old Trafford where his 89 paved the way for an improbable 34-run win.
