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Pune businessman Amol Chamadai receives alleged Bishnoi gang extortion call; unknown gunmnen fired four shots

Pune businessman Amol Chamadai receives alleged Bishnoi gang extortion call; unknown gunmnen fired four shots

An unidentified person claiming to be a member of the Bishnoi gang allegedly tried to extort money from a Pune-based businessman, while some individuals also opened fire at his industrial establishment, police said on Tuesday. According to PTI, Amol Rajendra Chamadai, who runs a steel products business, told the Wanwadi police that he received a phone call at around 4:30 pm on Monday from a person who identified himself as “Arzu Bishnoi”. While briefing the police officials about the extortion call, Chamadai said that he allegedly demanded money from him while threatening him, they said, without elaborating. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

One hurt as shots fired, suspect held

One hurt as shots fired, suspect held

Several gunshots were fired in New York’s Times Square. (File Photo) Several gunshots were fired in New York’s Times Square on Thursday afternoon, sending tourists and bystanders running for cover, police said, with a suspect chased down shortly afterwards. The city’s Fire Department said one person was taken to hospital, though no further details on their condition were released. The incident took place at around 3:40 pm local time on Thursday, shortly after a parade celebrating the New York Knicks’ NBA championship win moved through lower Manhattan. Officials had deployed police in numbers for the event, securing what amounted to the NYPD’s biggest single event deployment to date a parade that, by most accounts, went off largely without incident. The area was also unusually crowded with visitors in the city for the FIFA World Cup, which began the previous week. Videos shared on social media captured the moment shots rang out, with footage showing tourists and bystanders scrambling for cover as the sound of gunfire spread through the area. Police say a suspect is in …

Rs 370 biryani row: Founder says fired Himanshu Jangra after ‘two clients stepped back’ | Bollywood News

Rs 370 biryani row: Founder says fired Himanshu Jangra after ‘two clients stepped back’ | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiJun 11, 2026 02:57 PM IST Two days after Himanshu Jangra was fired from his Gurgaon-based company for a now-viral inappropriate “Rs 370 biryani” joke he cracked during Pranit More’s stand-up comedy show, his boss has now explained what behind taking such a drastic step towards the 22-year-old employee. Vivek Vishwakarma, founder of design and marketing agency Starvik Design, where Jangra worked, has claimed that the online backlash towards the controversy started affecting their relationship with clients. Why was Himanshu Jangra fired? “Every post got hundreds and thousands of bad comments. Two clients we were in talks with also stepped back when this arose,” he said. “My work was getting hampered,” claimed Vishwakarma. “It was a business decision for myself, my brand,” he added, clarifying that Jangra’s sacking wasn’t personal. In fact, Jangra himself stopped coming to office two days before his termination because “he was also not comfortable”. Jangra’s boss also clarified that before taking the decision, he first initiated an internal review on the employee’s conduct. “The team described him as …

Gurgaon firm fires Himanshu Jangra over ‘ ₹370 biryani’ remark on Pranit More’s show

Gurgaon firm fires Himanshu Jangra over ‘ ₹370 biryani’ remark on Pranit More’s show

Himanshu Jangra has been fired from his job over objectionable remarks that he made during comedian Pranit More’s standup show. Jangra used to work as a web developer at Gurgaon-based Starvik Design. The company has confirmed that his employment has been terminated over comments he made as an audience member during More’s show, which snowballed into a larger controversy about misogyny and patriarchy. Starvik Design has fired Himanshu Jangra over his ‘370 biryani’ remarks. The controversy surrounding Himanshu Jangra 23-year-old Jangra faced massive backlash for remarks he made during More’s show last week. Jangra said that he went on a date with a woman where he paid ₹370 for a plate of chicken biryani, and therefore deserved a “return” on his investment. He recalled that after eating the biryani, the woman requested to be dropped home. “Maine kaha 370 rupay lage hain, main wasool toh karunga (I spent ₹370, so I have to get something back),” Jangra told Pranit More while sitting in the audience. The Gurgaon-based man went on to describe how he debated …

Gurgaon man fired after ‘Rs 370 Biryani’ joke

Gurgaon man fired after ‘Rs 370 Biryani’ joke

3 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 11:02 AM IST A Gurgaon man who recently went viral for making the controversial “Rs 370 biryani” remark during stand-up comedian Pranit More’s comedy show has been sacked by his employer following widespread backlash on social media. The controversy began after the man at the show recounted a date when he spent Rs 370 on a chicken biryani, and when the woman asked him to drop her home, he openly sought sexual favours for the money spent on food. The man worked at a design company in Gurgaon, Haryana. After the incident went viral, the man’s company identified him and sacked him. Company issues video In another viral video, the man’s employer said the company held an internal meeting and spoke with employees, including women staff members, to review the man’s behaviour at the workplace. “We asked difficult questions. However, we did not find any complaints against him at the workplace. Team members described him as professional, respectful, hardworking, and well-behaved,” he added. However, the company decided “to part …

Was Tom Hardy fired from MobLand? New report claims actor is still in talks with makers

Was Tom Hardy fired from MobLand? New report claims actor is still in talks with makers

Actor Tom Hardy’s reported fallout with the makers of MobLand has become the latest talking point in Hollywood, with recent rumours claiming that the actor had been fired from the crime drama over on-set behaviour issues. However, a fresh report now suggests that Tom Hardy is still very much attached to the show, with the actor and the makers in discussions to iron out their differences. In MobLand, Tom Hardy is seen in the role of Da Souza, the fixer for a powerful organised crime family. Tom Hardy not fired yet According to Variety, Tom has not been terminated from MobLand yet. The report mentioned that discussions are underway to find a way for Tom Hardy to come back. “Tom was not fired, the door is not closed for Season 3 and things are being worked through creatively,” a source close to production said. The outlet further claimed that Guy Ritchie, who executive-produced and directed several episodes in both seasons of the Paramount+ series, is possibly “pushing” for David Glasser, whose 101 Studios produces the …

Iran says downed US drone, fired at fighter jet after fresh strikes escalate tensions

Iran says downed US drone, fired at fighter jet after fresh strikes escalate tensions

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that it reserved the “legitimate and definite” right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the United States, adding that its air defence units had shot down a US MQ-9 drone. US and Iran is working towards a peace agreement. (AFP) According to the reports in Iranian media quoted by Reuters, the IRGC also claimed to have fired at a fighter jet that had entered Iranian airspace. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, also released a statement on Tuesday, saying that regional countries would no longer be shields for US bases. He said it in a written statement carried by state television. “What is certain in this regard is that the hands of time will not turn backwards, and the nations and lands of the region will no longer serve as shields for American bases,” said Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since he took office in March, in a message marking the Eid al-Adha holiday. He said the United States was losing influence in the region, …

Tom Hardy fired from MobLand after explosive clashes with producers, problematic on-set behaviour: Report

Tom Hardy fired from MobLand after explosive clashes with producers, problematic on-set behaviour: Report

Hollywood actor Tom Hardy’s time on the gritty crime drama MobLand has reportedly come to a screeching halt. Rumours are swirling that the actor has been fired from the series following a string of fiery clashes with producers. Tom Hardy’s MobLand premiered in 2025. Tom Hardy out of MobLand Several global portals, including Hollywood Reporter and Variety, have reported that Tom has been fired from the show after two seasons. He will not appear in a third season of the Paramount+ crime drama. Production has already wrapped on Season 2, which finished filming in March. Sources mention that Tom was not asked to return to the series following onset issues with executive producer Jez Butterworth, 101 Studios, and others. A Puck News report claimed Tom, 48, was consistently late to production during Season 2, gave frequent script notes, changed dialogue and was upset about the ensemble cast, which includes names such as Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. It is also being reported that Tom’s alleged behaviour caused Jez Butterworth to nearly quit, which led to …

Air India fired over 1,000 staff in 3 years for ethical breach, says airline CEO

Air India fired over 1,000 staff in 3 years for ethical breach, says airline CEO

Air India has terminated more than 1,000 staff in the last three years for ethical breaches, including those for misusing the employee leisure travel system, according to the airline’s chief Campbell Wilson. The airline’s CEO and MD said that over the past three years, “we have terminated more than 1,000 people for ethical breach” (Reuters) Flagging that hundreds of employees are terminated every year due to non-compliance, Wilson has also emphasised that the staff need to act in the right way even when others are not looking. As Air India implements cost-saving measures amid significant financial headwinds, Wilson made the remarks during the town hall meeting with the staff on Friday, according to sources. Tata Group-owned Air India has around 24,000 employees now. The airline’s CEO and MD said that over the past three years, “we have terminated more than 1,000 people for ethical breach” such as smuggling things off the plane and allowing excess baggage onto the aircraft without being charged. He also mentioned hundreds of staff who had misused the Employee Leisure Travel …