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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Tanvi The Great' box office collection day 1: Anupam Kher's film opens with ₹40 lakh in the domestic market
's directorial 'Tanvi The Great' made it to the theatres this Friday, July 18. The movie marks the debut of Shubhangi Dutt, who plays the character of a girl on the spectrum, who wants to follow the footsteps her father and wishes to join the army. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The movie has been receiving words of praise from critics and the audience alike, but if we talk about the box office, the movie hasn't been able to leave a mark. According to Sacnilk, the film opened with only Rs 40 lac in the domestic market. 'Tanvi The Great' box office and occupancy update day 1 The film made just ₹40 lakh on its opening day according to initial estimates. 'Tanvi The Great' had a Hindi occupancy rate of 14.41% on Friday. Breaking it down, the morning shows had a decent start with 13.29%, but the afternoon shows saw a dip and recorded only 7.93% occupancy. Things got a little better as the day progressed; the evening shows saw 11.93% occupancy, while the night shows recorded 24.47%. 'Tanvi The Great' - About the movie Tanvi The Great tells the story of Tanvi Raina (played by Shubhangi), who resides with her mother Vidya (portrayed by Pallavi) and her grandfather, Colonel Pratap Raina (Anupam). Motivated by her late father, Samar Raina's (Karan) career in the army, she embarks on a journey to continue his legacy. The movie received standing ovations at special previews held at the National Defence Academy and the Southern Command in Pune. Further, it has received international acclaim during its screenings at festivals in Cannes, New York, Houston, and London. 'Tanvi The Great' - Review With an impressive 4-star rating, an excerpt from the Times of India review of the movie reads - 'At the center of the film is newcomer Shubhangi Dutt, who plays Tanvi with remarkable poise and innocence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She captures the small nuances of her character with such honesty that the performance never feels like acting. There's no overstatement, no attempt to draw attention—and that's exactly why it works. Anupam Kher, as her grandfather, delivers one of his most grounded performances in years. His journey from resistance to recognition is portrayed with emotional precision. Jackie Shroff, though present for a short time, brings empathy to his role. Boman Irani's understated turn as Tanvi's music teacher adds warmth, while Arvind Swamy impresses as the ex-Army man running a training academy, lending credibility and calm to the narrative.'
India Today
16-07-2025
- India Today
Indian Army soldier arrested from Jammu and Kashmir in Pak-linked espionage case
The Punjab Police's State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) arrested a serving Indian Army soldier for allegedly leaking classified military information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).According to the statement issued by the Punjab Police, the accused has been identified as Devinder Singh, a resident of Nihalgarh village in Sangrur district. He was arrested on July 14 from Uri in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla arrest follows the earlier detention of ex-Army man Gurpreet Singh, alias Guri or Fauji, who was taken into custody on charges of espionage. Interrogation of Gurpreet Singh revealed Devinder's involvement in obtaining sensitive Army documents while Gurpreet was lodged in Ferozepur Jail. These documents allegedly contained classified information that was later passed on to Pakistan's Devinder Singh's arrest, officials presented him before a Mohali court on July 15. The court granted a six-day police remand for further statement also added that the initial investigations suggest that Devinder and Gurpreet first met in 2017 during training at an Army camp in Pune. They reportedly maintained contact and later served together in postings in Sikkim and Jammu & Kashmir. During their service, both had access to confidential military material, some of which was allegedly leaked by Gurpreet. Authorities said that Devinder's precise role in the espionage network is still under investigation. - EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Punjab
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
‘Not made for police job': 5 trainee constables resign in Muzaffarnagar
Representative image. AGRA : Five trainee constables — including a woman and two ex-Army personnel — have resigned from their posts in Muzaffarnagar, citing personal reasons and unsuitability for the police job. Their resignation letters have been submitted to SSP Sanjay Kumar Verma, who confirmed that an inquiry has been launched. One of the trainees, a graduate with a diploma in electrical engineering, said, 'The training is tough. A few weeks in, I realised I am not made for police service, so I decided to step down.' A police official stated that each trainee had personal reasons for leaving midway through the training. The woman constable reportedly resigned after securing a better job in another government department. Another candidate, a graduate, shared, 'I wasn't interested in joining the UP Police, but my parents wanted me to appear for the exam. After being selected and sent to Muzaffarnagar for training, I found it too tough and decided to quit.' Two former Army personnel also resigned, saying they preferred to stay close to their families rather than serve away from their home districts, as police service demands. 'The resignation of one trainee has been accepted, while an inquiry into the other four is underway. Further action will follow,' SSP Verma told TOI . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo According to police officials, any trainee who abandons police training must repay training costs, which amount to over Rs 800 per day for each day of training attended. These resignations follow Uttar Pradesh's massive police recruitment drive, which attracted over 48 lakh applicants for more than 60,000 constable posts. Among those selected were over 12,000 women recruits, officials added.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Year-round rations help boost tiger force morale, curb poaching: Similipal director
Bhubaneswar: Providing rations to the 800-strong protection force throughout the year, the only reserve in the country to do so, has helped raise motivation levels and reduce poaching cases, authorities of Similipal Tiger Reserve said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Started last year, the initiative costs the forest department Rs 1.8 crore annually. "While the initiative has significantly reduced poaching, it has also improved staff attendance and morale. The protection team, comprising Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) personnel, ex-Army members and protection assistants, has shown improved commitment to their duties through the unique measure. Monthly, we spend around Rs 1,800 per personnel towards ration costs. The field personnel are able to get better nutrition, keep fatigue at bay, maintain energy and work on a timely basis. There is hardly any instance of unauthorised leave," said Similipal field director Prakash Gogineni. Authorities said Similipal used to report at least five poaching and attempted poaching cases a month, which has now dropped to one. "Apart from sincerity, loyalty and raised motivation levels of staff because of free rations, the use of technology, especially AI and infra-red cameras, introduction of all-terrain vehicles and firearms, have helped check poaching incidents," Gogineni added. Wildlife officials said there is not a single patch in the 2,750sq km area of Similipal which is inaccessible now, thanks to technology, staff welfare and high-end vehicles. In monsoon, the wildlife wing used to deploy a separate strategy for foot patrolling as most of the forest routes were inhospitable. Now, the situation has changed. "In all the anti-poaching and STPF camps, there are cooks and mess leaders who plan the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now An experienced staffer among them does the cooking. They stock up the groceries for a week. Since it is hilly terrain, groceries have to be brought in small trucks to the camps. When the forest department was not providing rations, the field staff used to get tired while negotiating the hilly terrain," said a wildlife officer. Each STPF team has 25 personnel, comprising 5 from STPF, 5 ex-Army and 15 protection assistants, who are not regular employees. Mostly, they carry out patrolling along the footpaths in the deep forest where poachers operate. However, each team has been provided with a specialised ATV. They carry walkie-talkies but the control room or their base camps receive distress calls from the field personnel in case of lightning or if they are attacked by poachers, wildlife officials said.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-Army soldier who drugged, raped minor faces charges
A 48-year-old ex-Army soldier who was convicted of drugging and raping a juvenile family member is facing federal charges that he failed to register as a sex offender and lied on a U.S. passport application. From June 2021 until May, Ricardo Marlon Blenman, aka 'Ricardo Marlon Thompson, ' allegedly used an alias and lied to evade law enforcement and registering for his sex crimes in Arizona, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Blenman was born in Panama and became a U.S. citizen in 1990. He is being held at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu after a successful motion by the U.S. Department of Justice to have him held without bail. Blenman is barred by a state protective order from having any contact with his three children or their mother until Sept 27, 2027. In July, the state Department of the Attorney General asked the public for help finding Blenman, a 'convicted sex offender who failed to register his address, ' according to a statement. As a U.S. Army soldier stationed on Oahu in 2018, Blenman was accused of sexually abusing a child between 2014 and 2017. According to federal court records, Blenman was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting the victim four times in Italy and Hawaii. He was convicted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice in 2018 of aggravated sexual contact, assault consummated by battery, and administering a drug /intoxicant, and sentenced to three years in federal prison. Blenman is a 'covered sex offender and is required to register under the sex offender registration program ' of any jurisdiction or be included in the National Sex Offender Registry based 'on an offense against a minor, ' according to court records. He moved to Oahu in 2021 and failed to register as a sex offender, at one point listing his ex-wife's address in Ewa Beach. He was charged by federal criminal complaint May 28 with failing to register as a sex offender and making a false statement in application and use of passport. Blenman was arrested June 2 and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Tuesday. On April 7, the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security Service was contacted by the state Department of the Attorney General for help revoking Blenman's passport. He did not have the 'conspicuous identifier on his passport, as required, ' according to court records. 'Upon further discussion with an investigator from the Hawaii State AG's office, it was revealed that on April 13, 2018, Blenman was convicted in a General Military Court Martial for sex crimes he committed in the state of Hawaii and Vicenza, Italy, between 2007 and 2017, ' according to the court records. The conspicuous identifier is a statement printed inside the passport book of a person who has been convicted of a sex crime against a minor, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. After he was convicted of sexually assaulting the child, Blenman was sentenced to a reduction of rank, to the pay grade of E-1, 36 months confinement and dismissed from the military service with a dishonorable discharge. He was imprisoned at the Joint Regional Correctional Facility, in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Blenman signed a form acknowledging that he was required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act as a sex offender, within 72 hours, in any 'state, territory, or tribal nation, in which he will reside, be employed, carry on a vocation, or be a student.' In April 2021, Blenman, using the last name 'Thompson ' signed an International Megan's Law Notification form with the Puerto Rico Police Bureau acknowledging that he had to register as a sex offender. He did not register, allegedly used a fake address and left Puerto Rico without notice, leading the government to issue an arrest warrant. On a June 29, 2021, passport application, Blenman allegedly did not mention he used another name and identity. Thompson is the name listed on his birth certificate prior to becoming a U.S. citizen. He has 'provided false or misleading information ' to law enforcement officials regarding his 'residential addresses on multiple occasions, ' according to the court records. Blenman was arrested in January 2024 for fourth-degree misdemeanor sexual assault. His next state court appearance in that case is scheduled for July 9. ONLINE DIRECTORY To view an online directory of Hawaii's registered sex offenders and other covered offenders and to sign up for email alerts, go to.
