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Video: Madhya Pradesh Journalist probing sand mafia crushed to death by truck

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Video: Madhya Pradesh Journalist probing sand mafia crushed to death by truck

A 35-year-old journalist, Sandeep Sharma, was crushed to death by a truck in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh (MP), on Monday, March 26 morning.

Sharma, who was working for News World channel, had exposed the nexus between police and the sand mining mafia in Chambal region. He had filed a complaint with the police and sought protection mentioning imminent threat to his life from a police officer after the ‘sting operation’ in which an audio conversation of the officer in question was aired by his channel.

In the letter seeking police protection, Sharma had accused a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDOP) of being hand-in-glove with those engaged in illegal sand mining. The officer was transferred, said media reports quoting sources.

Sandeep Sharma, 35, was on his way to the Press Club at Bhind on his bike when a dumper coming from behind swerved towards him and hit him. He died on the spot. The dumper driver sped away after the incident.

“Chilling CCTV footage of moment when Journalist Sandeep Sharma was run over by a truck in Bhind. He had been reporting on the sand mafia and had earlier complained to Police about threat to his life” reported ANI.

Sharma is survived by his wife; two children aged 14 and 15 year. His brother died fighting terrorists in Kashmir on April 22, 2004, said a Times of India report.

Bhind SP Prashant Khare said an offence under Section 304 (A) (causing death by negligence) has been registered in connection with the death, reported The Indian Express (IE). He said the police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the incident. Khare said the truck involved in the accident has been seized and they are looking for the driver who fled after the accident.

MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told media that security of journalists was the government’s priority. “Security of journalists is our priority and strict action will be taken against the culprit,” he said.

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, meanwhile, demanded a CBI inquiry into the incident. “He was killed in broad daylight. Nothing less than a CBI inquiry should be done. Media is the 4th pillar of democracy and that is being crushed under BJP’s rule,” Scindia was quoted as saying by ANI.

Local journalists alleged it was a case of murder as Sharma had exposed the nexus between police and the mafia. They said he had been facing threat to his life for quite sometime now due to the exposes.

Sharma had submitted a letter to Bhind superintendent of police Prashant Khare in November last year, citing threat to his life from a sub-divisional officer of police and the mining mafia. He had expressed apprehensions that he would either be killed in a road accident or implicated under false charges, said a report in The Hindustan Times (HT).

Sharma had carried out a sting operation in July-August last year that was aired by his channel in October. The SP had shifted some police officers and personnel after the sting was aired, but no disciplinary action was taken against them. Also, no security cover was provided to Sharma even after the threat perception, local journalists said, according to the HT report.

“He was an honest journalist. He exposed how police in the district are hand-in-glove with the mining mafia. First SP Anil Singh Kushwaha and then SP Prashant Khare took action against some police officers and personnel after the sting clip went viral on social media. After that, he started receiving death threats,” said Satyanarayan Sharma, president of Bhind Press Club.

Sharma said that CCTV footage accessed by police clearly showed the empty dumper following the victim for quite some time before hitting him and running over him.

Bhind SP Khare said, “We are investigating the matter. The CCTV footages have been accessed. Police are also interrogating eye-witnesses. I can’t say right now whether it was an accident or murder. This will be clear after investigation.”

This was the second case in two days of a journalist being killed. Earlier two journalists were killed in Bihar on Saturday night. They were run over by a village council head and his men in Bhojpur, around 80 km from Patna. Navin Nishchal, who worked for Dainik Bhaskar, and his colleague Vijay Singh, were on a bike when they were hit by a car.

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Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish 4 in trouble? Siddharth Anand exits, Rakesh Roshan steps back from direction

Krrish 4 faces another delay as Siddharth Anand exits and Rakesh Roshan steps back from direction. Budget concerns continue to stall the superhero project.

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The much-anticipated Bollywood superhero film Krrish 4, starring Hrithik Roshan, has hit another roadblock as director Siddharth Anand and his banner Marflix have exited the project. Reports indicate that the film’s budget, reportedly touching ₹700 crore, has made it difficult for production houses to move forward with the project.

Adding to the uncertainty, Rakesh Roshan, who directed the previous installments of the Krrish franchise, has decided to step away from directing the film, choosing to “pass on the baton” to a new director.

Production struggles continue

Krrish 4 has faced multiple delays over the years, and with the exit of Siddharth Anand, the situation has become even more complicated. Hrithik Roshan, who had wanted Anand to direct, is now left looking for a new team to take the project forward.

Although there are reports suggesting that the film’s ₹700 crore budget is the reason for the hurdles, another source has denied these claims, stating that the “astronomical figures doing the rounds are completely untrue.”

New production plans in motion

While Marflix will no longer be part of the film, FilmKraft, the production house owned by the Roshan family, is reportedly looking for a new studio to back the film. With no director or confirmed production house in place, it remains to be seen how and when the film will move forward.

For now, Krrish 4 remains in limbo, with fans eagerly waiting for an official update on its future.

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IML final: West Indies Masters get bigger prize money despite finishing as runners-up, check prize money

India Masters clinched the IML 2025 title, winning ₹1 crore in prize money, while West Indies Masters secured ₹5 crore for finishing runners-up.

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Sachin Tendulkar’s India Masters emerged victorious in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), defeating Brian Lara’s West Indies Masters by six wickets in the final. The match, played with intense competition despite featuring retired cricketers, saw India dominate from the start, thanks to a stellar bowling performance by Shahbaz Nadeem and a match-winning knock from Ambati Rayudu.

Prize money breakdown

The India Masters, featuring cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, and Irfan Pathan, were awarded a cash prize of ₹1 crore for their triumph. Surprisingly, the West Indies Masters, despite finishing as runners-up, took home a higher prize amount of ₹5 crore.

Ambati Rayudu Shines in the Final

Ambati Rayudu played a crucial role in India’s victory, scoring 74 runs off 50 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award along with a cash prize of ₹50,000.

Full List of Award Winners

Match Awards

Player of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (74 runs off 50 balls) – Rs 50,000

Masterstroke of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (9 fours) – Rs 50,000

Most Sixes in the Match: Ambati Rayudu (3 sixes) – Rs 50,000

Gamechanger of the Match: Shahbaz Nadeem (2/12 in 4 overs)

Most Economical Bowler: Shahbaz Nadeem (economy rate of 3.00)

Season Awards

Most Fours in the Season: Kumar Sangakkara – 38 fours (Rs 5 lakh)

Most Sixes in the Season: Shane Watson – 25 sixes (Rs 5 lakh)

The tournament saw heated moments, including a verbal altercation between Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best, proving that even legends still bring passion and intensity to the game.

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Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency tops Netflix, sparks debate over Oscars

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ is the #1 trending movie on Netflix. She calls the Oscars “silly,” stating that America wouldn’t acknowledge the film’s political message.

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Kangana Ranaut’s latest film, Emergency, has taken the top spot on Netflix India, making it the #1 trending movie on the platform. The film, which portrays the events of the 1975 Emergency in India with Ranaut playing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has garnered widespread praise.

However, when a social media user suggested that the film should be India’s entry for the Oscars, Ranaut had a bold response, dismissing the Academy Awards as “silly.”

Kangana Ranaut’s take on the Oscars

A fan on Twitter wrote, “#EmergencyOnNetflix should go for the Oscars from India. Kangana, what a film.” In response, Ranaut reposted the tweet, stating:

“But America wouldn’t like to acknowledge its real face, how they bully, suppress, and arm-twist developing nations. It’s been exposed in #Emergency. They can keep their silly Oscar. We have National Awards.”

Her remarks come amid growing recognition for the film, which she directed, produced, and starred in.

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta praises ‘Emergency’

Despite initial skepticism, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta was highly impressed by the film. Sharing his thoughts, he tweeted:

“Today I watched EMERGENCY by @KanganaTeam. Very frankly I wasn’t planning to as I had prejudged it. I am so glad that I was wrong. What a fantastic film by Kangana—both performance & direction. Top Notch & World Class.”

Ranaut acknowledged his praise, calling for the industry to shed its “hate and prejudices” and judge films based on merit rather than preconceived notions.

Ranaut on her performance in ‘Emergency’

Many fans have lauded her acting in the film, with some calling it her best performance to date, surpassing her acclaimed roles in Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Fashion, and Thalaivi.

In response, Ranaut said:

“People are calling my acting in #Emergency amazing and my best ever. Could I surpass Queen, TWM2, Fashion, Thalaivi? Watch #Emergency and find out.”

Emergency tops Netflix charts

Released on March 15, 2025, Emergency has climbed to the #1 spot on Netflix India’s movies list, ahead of Ajay Devgn’s Azaad and Naga Chaitanya-Sai Pallavi’s Thandel.

Apart from Kangana Ranaut, the film features a stellar cast including Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Milind Soman, and the late Satish Kaushik. Produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, the film offers a dramatic retelling of the 21-month Emergency period imposed in 1975.

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