April 14, 2025 - The Lucknow Tribune

Captain Cool Strikes Again: MS Dhoni Scripts Another Last-Over Fairytale for CSK in a Vintage Chase Thriller

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: When the chips are down, trust Thala to turn it around. MS Dhoni – calm, composed, calculated – walked out with 56 required off 30 balls and Ekana Stadium roaring like a colosseum. What followed next? Pure theatre. Pure Dhoni. A 43-year-old warrior with nerves of steel took the crease, and in just 11 balls, he sent a packed crowd and millions watching home into rapture with an unbeaten 26 that screamed vintage flair. Boundaries? Four. Sixes? One. Nerves shattered? Plenty – especially in the LSG dugout. Final over,…

Choksi Caught: Is India Turning the Tide on Fugitives?

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Belgium: Mehul Choksi’s arrest in Belgium on April 12, 2025, for his alleged role in the ₹13,850 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud has ignited debate about whether India is entering a new phase in its battle against economic offenders. Choksi, a diamond tycoon who fled India in 2018 just before the scam surfaced, became a symbol of the challenges in holding wealthy elites accountable. His capture, after years of evading Indian agencies like the CBI and ED, is being touted by the government as proof of its unrelenting pursuit…

Beijing’s Big Bet: Pressuring Trump Without Backfiring

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Beijing / Washington: The question of whether China can “tighten the screws” against Donald Trump during his presidency taps into a complex interplay of economic, strategic, and political forces shaping U.S.-China relations in 2025. As Trump returns to the White House with a platform centered on aggressive trade policies, including tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese goods, Beijing faces both opportunities and risks in responding. The metaphor of “tightening the screws” suggests escalating pressure to counter Trump’s moves, whether through economic retaliation, geopolitical maneuvering, or exploiting U.S. domestic divisions.…

Vinesh Phogat to Set Up World-Class Sports Academy for Aspiring Athletes

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her plan to establish a world-class sports academy aimed at nurturing future athletic talent. The initiative will be funded by the ₹4 crore reward she received from the Haryana government under its premier sports policy. As part of Haryana’s incentive scheme for medal-winning athletes, Phogat was awarded a sum typically granted to Olympic silver medallists—despite being disqualified at the Paris Olympics due to a minor weight discrepancy. The scheme offers medalists a choice between a government job, land, or a financial…

Play-In Ready: Hawks, Magic, Bulls, and Heat Gear Up for Do-or-Die Battles

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Washington: The Golden State Warriors missed an opportunity to seal a higher playoff spot after falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 124-119 in overtime at home on Sunday. Despite Stephen Curry’s 36-point effort, including seven successful shots from beyond the arc, the Warriors now head into the play-in tournament. James Harden led the Clippers with 39 points, including a clutch performance in the extra period, where he scored 12 points. Kawhi Leonard contributed across the board with 33 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, while Ivica Zubac dominated the paint…

Lucknow Police Busts Notorious Gang of Tricksters, Four Arrested with 23 Stolen Smartphones

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, Lucknow Police have exposed a well-organised gang of tricksters involved in stealing valuables from unsuspecting commuters in crowded areas and at traffic intersections. The operation led to the arrest of four seasoned criminals and the recovery of 23 stolen smartphones, ₹1,650 in cash, and the vehicle used in the crimes. Accused Identified The arrested individuals are: Ravindra Kumar (Age 26), resident of Haripur Nagar, PS Baleni, Baghpat Rizwan (Age 32), resident of Purwa Fayyaz Ali, PS Delhi Gate, Meerut Rizzu alias Rizwan (Age 30), resident…

STF Seizes 40,000 Litres of Toxic Methyl Alcohol Mix in Lucknow, Two Smugglers Arrested

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh has achieved a major breakthrough in cracking down on illegal chemical trafficking. Acting on a tip-off, the STF apprehended two members of an inter-state smuggling syndicate and seized approximately 40,000 litres of a toxic solvent containing methyl alcohol. The estimated value of the seized substance is around ₹15 crore. Accused Identified The arrested individuals have been identified as: Agrej Singh, son of Gandharv Singh, resident of Jugnat, Jigrayal Police Station, Gurdaspur District, Punjab. Gaurav Gupta, son of the late Vishnu Narayan…

Home Guard Alleges Assault and Abuse by Woman Constable at Lucknow’s Naka Police Station

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow — A shocking incident has emerged from the Naka police station area in the state capital, where a woman home guard has accused a woman constable of physical assault and verbal abuse for allegedly reporting late to duty. The complainant has registered a formal grievance at the DCP Central office, demanding strict action against the accused officer. What Happened Julie Sharma, the home guard in question who has been posted at the Naka police station since April, said she arrived at the station around 11 AM on Saturday instead of…

Three Inter-State Drug Smugglers Arrested with 120 Kg Ganja Worth ₹60 Lakh in Uttar Pradesh

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Kushinagar — In a major breakthrough against inter-state drug trafficking, the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh has arrested three members of a notorious smuggling syndicate and seized 120.260 kilograms of illegal ganja (cannabis) with an estimated international market value of ₹60 lakh. Arrested Accused Identified The arrested individuals have been identified as: Ajay Yadav, son of Ram Badan Yadav, resident of Badgaon, Ghosi Police Station, Mau district Vipin Kumar Pal, son of Darshan Singh, resident of Bharthana Chauraha, Gali No. 5, Ashok Nagar, Etawah district Suhail Khan, son of…

CSK vs. LSG at Ekana – Who Has the Edge?

April 14, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: It’s Match 30 of IPL 2025 at Ekana, Lucknow, with LSG hosting CSK under lights (7:30 PM IST). LSG, sitting 4th with 4 wins in 6 games, look to leverage home advantage. CSK, struggling at 10th with 5 straight losses after an opening win, desperately need a turnaround. Ekana’s slow, spin-friendly pitch and LSG’s recent dominance over CSK set the stage for a gritty battle. Let’s track who holds the edge as we dive in! Head-to-Head at Ekana: CSK and LSG have clashed twice at Ekana. In 2023, rain…