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PKL 12: Aditya Shinde Hit His Straps As Puneri Paltan Overcome U Mumba

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Aditya Shinde was in superb form yet again as Puneri Paltan brushed aside a resilient U Mumba 37-27 in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium on Wednesday night.

The season 10 champions delivered a strong performance despite trailing early in the match. Aditya Shinde came off his own raids to secure a crucial win for Puneri Paltan.

U Mumba got off to a brilliant start, opening the game with a tackle by Rinku on Aslam Inamdar. This was quickly followed by Ajit Chouhan’s Super Raid, which helped U Mumba earn points by taking down Gaurav Khatri, Pankaj Mohite, and Gurdeep. This sequence gave U Mumba a commanding 4-0 lead.

Puneri Paltan fought back as Aditya Shinde got Rinku out, earning the team their first points of the night. His performance galvanized the team, helping Puneri Paltan equalize at 5-5 with successful raids on Lokesh Ghosliya and Parvesh Bhainswal. However, despite their efforts, U Mumba maintained the lead at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter showcased exactly why Puneri Paltan is regarded as one of the most balanced teams this season. After allowing U Mumba to control the early exchanges, Puneri struck back with a series of sharp raids and well-timed tackles. Aslam and Pankaj led a strong defensive effort, combining to inflict the first All Out of the match, swinging momentum firmly in Puneri’s favor.

Dominating possession and dictating the pace, Puneri Paltan outplayed U Mumba in the second quarter and went into halftime leading 17-12.

The third quarter saw a closely contested battle, with Puneri Paltan holding just a slender one-point advantage. U Mumba’s Ajit Chouhan continued his sensational run, consistently breaching Puneri’s defense and keeping his team within striking distance. His successful raids on Vishal Bhardwaj and Gurdeep demonstrated his sharp instincts and composure under pressure.

For Puneri Paltan, Aditya Shinde stood tall, matching Ajit raid for raid and securing crucial points. Defenders Gurdeep and Abinesh Nadarajan also produced key tackles at critical moments. Despite U Mumba’s efforts, led by Ajit’s dominance and Sandeep’s consistency, the score was a tight 22-21 with 10 minutes remaining.

As the fourth quarter unfolded, a tackle by Amirmohammad Zafardanesh on Pankaj equalized the score for U Mumba, followed by Sandeep getting a touch on Rakesh. Both sides traded points and leads regularly, keeping the match tense and exciting.

A Super Tackle by Aditya Shinde gave Puneri Paltan the lead once again, which they capitalized on heading into the final five minutes. With a four-point advantage, Puneri played cautiously to avoid giving away silly points.

Aditya Shinde completed his Super 10 and reached the milestone of 100 points in the PKL. Soon after, Anil contributed a bonus point in a Do-Or-Die raid, maintaining the nail-biting intensity until the very end.

Ultimately, Puneri Paltan inflicted an All Out on U Mumba, courtesy of Aditya Shinde, sealing a comprehensive 10-point victory.

This commanding win marked a brilliant start to the season for Puneri Paltan and highlighted Aditya Shinde’s rising stature as one of the league’s most impactful raiders.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/pkl-12-aditya-shinde-hit-his-straps-as-puneri-paltan-overcome-u-mumba

basketball, europe, sports, team, turkish-basketball

Can Sevim: “Skora Bakmadan Kendi Oyunumuzu Oynamaya Devam Etmemiz Gerekiyordu”

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by Eurohoops Team / info@eurohoops.net

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Can Sevim’in açıklamaları şu şekilde:

“Zor bir maç olacağını biliyorduk. İlk Avrupa maçımızda son şampiyona karşı deplasmanda oynadık. Bunun kolay olmasını beklemiyorduk. Ama yine de daha iyi oynayabilirdik. Oyuncularımın bugünkü performanstan daha iyi olduğunu biliyorum.

Bugün çok fazla top kaybı yaptık, bu top kayıplarının bazıları rakibimizin agresif savunmasından kaynaklanıyordu. Ama biz de basit hatalar yaptık. Bazen çok acele oynadık, paslarımızda yeteri kadar dikkatli değildik ve sahayı çok iyi göremedik. Bu top kayıpları da potamıza hızlı hücumlar olarak geri döndü.

Hafta içi bu konuda oyuncularımı uyarmıştım ama bunu engelleme konusunda çok başarılı değildik. Maçın belki de en kötü yanı agresifliğimizi kaybetmemizdi. Skora bakmadan her zaman oyunumuzu oynamaya devam etmemiz gerekiyordu. Pes edip kaderimizi kabul edemeyiz.

Oyuncularımın biraz gergin olmasını bekliyorduk. Takım tarihimizin bu arenalardaki ilk maçıydu. Oyuncularımız tabii ki daha iyi bir oyun oynamak istiyordu, buraya bu yaklaşımla geldik. Rakibimizin bizden daha agresif olduğunu gördükten sonra işler biraz rayından çıktı.

Bulduğumuz bazı boş şutları maçın başında değerlendiremedik. Bu da bizim güvenimizi kaybetmemize neden oldu. Ne olursa olsun maçın içinde kalmamız gerekiyordu. Ama kafamız bu pozisyonlara takılı kaldı ve üstesinden gelemedik.

Bu bizim için bir tecrübe oldu, önümüzdeki karşılaşmalar için buradan ders çıkarmamız gerekiyor.”

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Kartal Özmızrak ise şu ifadeleri kullandı:

“Son şampiyona karşı oynayacağımızı biliyorduk ve tüm hafta buna göre hazırlanmıştık. Ancak özellikle ilk yarıda bu hazırlıklarımız sahaya yansımadı. Maça çok iyi başladılar.

İkinci yarıda biraz daha iyi savunma yapmaya başladık, topu paylaşıp daha iyi şut atmaya başladık. Eğer Şampiyonlar Ligi’nde başarılı olmak istiyorsak bunu 40 dakikaya yaymamız gerekiyor.

22 top kaybı yaptık, bu şekilde bu turnuvada kimseyi yenemeyiz. Topu her zaman paylaştığımız gibi paylaşmaya devam etmemiz gerekiyor. Rakibimizi tebrik ediyorum.”
https://www.eurohoops.net/tr/fiba-champions-league-tr/1877881/can-sevim-skora-bakmadan-kendi-oyunumuzu-oynamaya-devam-etmemiz-gerekiyordu/

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Celebrity Traitors viewers all say the same thing about cast seconds into debut episode

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Celebrity Traitors fans all sat down to watch the debut episode of the BBC One show tonight, taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their excitement.

For months, fans of The Traitors have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Celebrity Traitors, and tonight they were finally treated to the first episode. The show features a star-studded cast of 19 celebrities who head to Scotland to take part in the game.

Just like the original series, the BBC show is hosted by Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman. While the rules remain the same, viewers can expect a number of new twists that add to the intrigue. However, there is one major difference this time around—the familiarity of the players. Since many contestants come from the showbiz world and know each other outside the game, it may be easier for them to detect who is lying.

The prize money is different too. The celebrities are competing to win £100,000 for a charity of their choice. In the regular series, the Faithful and Traitors battle it out for a cash prize of up to £120,000.

Stars such as Kate Garraway, Jonathan Ross, and Alan Carr are among those heading to Scotland for what promises to be a dramatic game.

Fans were quick to express their enthusiasm during the first episode. One fan on X wrote, “Oh I adore this cast already, can we just have 9 days of watching them do challenges.” Another added, “I’m actually obsessed with this cast already, 10/10 from the BBC!” A third commented, “This casting—an actual all-celeb cast for once in a show!!”

Another overjoyed viewer shared, “This is such a stellar cast, TV will never be this good again,” while someone else exclaimed, “I cannot and will not get over this cast. It is the most premium celebrity cast a celebrity format has ever seen!”

For those eager to watch more, the show will continue with two episodes per week. Episode two airs tomorrow at 9 pm, but after that, viewers will need to wait until next Wednesday for the third installment.

There will be nine episodes in total, with the finale scheduled for Wednesday, 5 November at 9 pm on BBC One.

If two episodes a week aren’t enough, fans can also tune in to BBC Two after the show airs to join Ed Gamble for a celebrity edition of *The Traitors Uncloaked*. This companion show will be available at 10:15 pm on BBC Two or on BBC iPlayer.

Get ready for more drama, deception, and celebrity antics as Celebrity Traitors continues!
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/celebrity-traitors-viewers-say-same-36036280

basketball, europe, greece, international, sports

Karditsa defeated Oostende after a dramatic overtime

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By Eurohoops Team | info@eurohoops.net

Karditsa from Greece pulled off a small upset in the opening round of the Basketball Champions League, defeating Belgian Oostende on their home court with a thrilling 95-93 victory after overtime.

The standout player for Karditsa was guard Brandon Jefferson, who finished the game with 23 points, including an impressive five three-pointers. Other key contributors in double figures were El Ellis III with 14 points, Noah Horchler with 12, and Demajeo Wiggins who added 10.

For Oostende, Noam Yaacov led the scoring with 27 points, while Aaron Estrada contributed 22, making them the most efficient players on their team.

Fans witnessed one of the most exciting matches of the Champions League first round in Oostende, with the outcome decided in the final minute of overtime. Karditsa had a chance to secure the win in regular time, but Silas Melson’s three-pointer thrilled the home crowd and pushed the game into overtime, tying it at 83-83.

Ultimately, the Greek team celebrated after a dramatic finish and free-throw heroics to clinch the win on Belgian soil. Oostende had a final opportunity to take the victory when Haris Bratanovic grabbed an offensive rebound following Yaacov’s missed shot, but Pierre-Antoine Gillet’s potential game-winning three-pointer did not fall.

In other Group G action, Unicaja cruised to an easy 97-66 win over Mersin in Malaga in their opening game.
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/fiba-champions-league/1877863/karditsa-defeated-ostende-after-a-dramatic-overtime/

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Two men on trial in UK over alleged plot against Jewish community

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Two Men on Trial in UK Over Alleged Plot Against Jewish Community

Two men are currently on trial in the UK, accused of planning a plot targeting the Jewish community. According to reports, the defendants intended to smuggle multiple firearms into the country with the aim of attacking a mass gathering of Jewish individuals.

The serious nature of the alleged plan has raised deep concerns about security and community safety in the UK.

*Illustration of ISIS terrorists.*
(Photo credit: Corbis/Medyan Dairieh, Wikipedia)

— By REUTERS
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-869814

business, economy, japan

High Prices Crippling Japan’s Cleaning Sector

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Analysts warn that a growing number of companies are now closing down not from sudden shocks, but from what some describe as “giving up” bankruptcies, where owners simply see no path forward.

At a pizza restaurant crowded with after-work customers, one diner remarked, “This is about the cheapest place around.” Yet behind the counter, the struggle to keep prices low is growing.

“Ideally, we’d like to set prices a little higher,” said Anju Kobayashi, manager of the Napolis Akasaka-Hitotsugi Street branch. Ingredients such as pizza dough, ham, and cheese have all risen in price—dough alone costs 20 yen more per piece than last year. A new notice from suppliers shows that from November, the price of dough will jump by 225 yen and cheese by more than 250 yen.

To keep prices unchanged, the store plans to reduce the number of part-time workers from three to two.

From April to September, Teikoku Databank recorded 488 bankruptcies attributed to inflationary pressures, the highest number since comparable data began. Retailers, including restaurants, accounted for more than 20 percent of all cases.

The price surge has also hit small dry-cleaning businesses particularly hard. At a family-run laundry factory, owner Fumiaki Kobayashi voiced concern: “I’m extremely anxious. I don’t need huge profits, but I just want stable work.”

The petroleum-based solvents required for dry cleaning have nearly doubled in price over the past five years. Yet passing those costs on to customers remains difficult. “People are more focused on saving money,” Kobayashi said. “If we raise cleaning fees, customer visits will drop—it’s a vicious cycle.”

Adding to the strain is a broader shift in how people dress. “In the past, almost everyone wore 100 percent cotton dress shirts, but that’s no longer the case,” he explained. Remote work and prolonged heat have accelerated Japan’s casualization, reducing demand for suits and shirts that require professional cleaning.

Faced with this triple burden of inflation, frugality, and casual fashion, analysts warn that more dry-cleaning businesses may soon face “giving up” bankruptcies. Industry-wide, total sales have fallen to about half of what they were 20 years ago, Kobayashi said. “Some of my peers tell me, ‘It’ll probably end with my generation.’”

For many small businesses unable to fully pass on rising costs, the endurance test of holding on shows no sign of ending.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147199.php

crime, finance, law enforcement

ED Targets Drug Trafficking Network, Searches 8 Mumbai Sites To Track Illicit Proceeds

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**Mumbai: Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids in Drug Trafficking Money Laundering Probe**

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted search operations at eight locations across Mumbai, including Dongri, Mazgaon, Worli, and adjoining areas. These premises are linked to a money laundering investigation targeting a suspected drug trafficking network allegedly operated by Faisal Javed Shaikh and his wife, Alfiya Faisal Shaikh.

According to officials, the searches are being carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, aiming to trace the alleged proceeds of crime generated from the sale of narcotics.

### Background of the Case

Faisal Javed Shaikh, a resident of Dongri, was previously arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in 2023 in a case connected to the Dawood Ibrahim syndicate. Investigators have described him as a pivotal figure in Mumbai’s illicit drug trade, particularly in Dongri and nearby areas, with international links to global trafficking networks and operational ties to the D-Company.

Shaikh is accused of procuring MD (mephedrone, colloquially called ‘meow meow’) from Salim Dola, a notorious drug kingpin and one of India’s most wanted narcotics traffickers. Dola, reportedly operating from abroad, is believed to be the financial and operational backbone behind several cross-city and international drug syndicates.

### About Salim Dola and His Network

Investigations reveal that Salim Dola has established a vast network for supplying synthetic drugs, particularly mephedrone, across multiple states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh. His operations encompass drug manufacturing, large-scale distribution, and laundering of proceeds through complex financial channels.

Dola is wanted by multiple Indian law enforcement agencies, and Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against him. Meanwhile, the NCB has announced a reward for credible information leading to his arrest.

Officials stated that Dola played a key role in supplying narcotics, including mephedrone, to Faisal Shaikh’s network. Furthermore, Dola’s international contacts enabled the syndicate to source drugs and launder proceeds through offshore channels.

### Recent Arrests Targeting the Syndicate

The ED’s ongoing probe forms part of a comprehensive investigation into the financial framework of Shaikh’s operations, focusing on tracing illicit fund flows and identifying beneficiaries of the money laundering network.

In a significant breakthrough, Taher Salim Dola, son of kingpin Salim Dola, was arrested in Abu Dhabi in January 2025. Following coordinated efforts by the CBI, Interpol, and UAE authorities, he was deported to India. On June 13, 2025, he was handed over to Mumbai Police and is currently in judicial custody, facing charges related to a synthetic drug manufacturing facility in Sangli, Maharashtra. Authorities seized 126.14 kg of mephedrone at this location, valued at approximately Rs 252 crore.

In a parallel operation, Mustafa Mohammad Kubbawala, Dola’s nephew and a key supplier of raw materials for mephedrone production, was arrested in Dubai in May 2025. He was deported to India on July 11, 2025, following a coordinated effort by the CBI and NCB-Abu Dhabi. Both arrests mark important steps in dismantling the syndicate’s global narcotics operations.

### Faisal Shaikh’s Involvement and Legal Proceedings

Investigators have also established Shaikh’s direct involvement in large-scale trafficking of narcotics, including mephedrone and cocaine. Notable seizures linked to him include:

– 68 grams of mephedrone in 2017
– 20 kg of mephedrone in 2023
– 940 grams of cocaine in 2024

In 2025, authorities invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against Shaikh. Pursuant to a detention order issued by the Joint Secretary (PIT-NDPS), Government of India, on March 26, 2025, Shaikh was transferred from Arthur Road Prison, Mumbai, to Puzhal Central Prison, Chennai, to prevent contact with his associates in Mumbai.

NCB investigations also uncovered extensive assets linked to Shaikh’s network, including cash, gold, silver, and immovable properties valued at Rs 6.40 crore. These assets were frozen under the NDPS Act during 2023–24.

### Role of Alfiya Faisal Shaikh

Alfiya Faisal Shaikh, wife of Faisal Shaikh, is reportedly involved in the financial operations of the network. While her specific role remains under investigation, her inclusion in the ED raids indicates active participation in laundering proceeds from drug sales.

### Ongoing Enforcement Directorate Operations

Officials said that the ED’s ongoing search operations focus on mapping the financial architecture of Shaikh’s network and identifying beneficiaries of its laundering activities. The ED operation is currently underway, and authorities have yet to disclose details of any seizures or arrests resulting from today’s raids.

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/ed-targets-drug-trafficking-network-searches-8-mumbai-sites-to-track-illicit-proceeds

crime, judiciary, law, politics, society

Bengaluru Police Register Zero FIR Against Lawyer Rakesh Kishore For Attempted Shoe Attack On Chief Justice Of India

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Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Police on Wednesday registered a zero FIR against a lawyer who allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe towards Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in his courtroom at the Supreme Court, officials said.

A zero FIR can be registered anywhere, irrespective of where the alleged offence occurred. The FIR was filed against Rakesh Kishore under sections 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 133 (assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation) of the BNS. This followed a complaint by Bhaktavachala, President of the All India Advocates Association in Bengaluru.

“The act of Mr. Rakesh Kishore is not pardonable and acceptable by any section of society. In fact, his act is punishable. This is a grave incident to be taken seriously and the culprit must be punished in accordance with the law,” the advocates association stated in the complaint submitted to the SHO of Vidhana Soudha police station.

Kishore, 71, allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at CJI Gavai in his Supreme Court courtroom on Monday but was stopped by alert security personnel.

According to police sources, the lawyer was reportedly unhappy over the CJI’s remarks during a hearing last month concerning the restoration of a Vishnu idol in Khajuraho.

(Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bengaluru-police-register-zero-fir-against-lawyer-rakesh-kishore-for-attempted-shoe-attack-on-chief-justice-of-india

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IDF opens fire at suspected terrorists in Gaza Strip

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**IDF Opens Fire at Suspected Terrorists in Gaza Strip**

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) opened fire on Hamas terrorists who emerged from a tunnel near the Netzarim Corridor on Wednesday. According to Israeli reports, several terrorists were killed, while others fled back underground.

Weapons used by Hamas terrorists to attack IDF troops in the Gaza Strip were documented on October 8, 2025.
*(Photo credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit)*

By Jerusalem Post Staff, Amichai Stein, Amir Bohbot
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-869815