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New Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Rishab Shetty to collaborate with Sithara Entertainments for a period action-drama
The direction will be helmed by Ashwin Gangaraju who has previously made Aakashvani (2021) and has worked as an associate on many SS Rajamouli films like Eega and the Baahubali franchise. It is to be noted that earlier in 2022, a project with Ashwin Gangaraju was announced based on the same concept, but under a different production banner.
News18
29-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
England's Hypocrisy Exposed After Gambhir-Curator Clash: 'Different Rules For..'
Last Updated: Aakash Chopra criticised England's hypocrisy, noting a dispute between The Oval's curator Lee Fortis and India's coach Gautam Gambhir over pitch access. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra laid bare England's hypocrisy with a pointed attack on social media. The cricketer-turned-commentator on Tuesday weighed in on the controversial altercation between The Oval's chief curator, Lee Fortis and the Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir. Aakash Chopra also pointed out that the same groundman was seen standing on the pitch with the England head coach Brendon McCullum, ahead of an Ashes Test in 2023. #Aakashvani #ENGvsIND — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 29, 2025 What Is The Gambhir-Curator Controversy? India head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in a heated exchange with The Oval's chief curator, Lee Fortis. Gambhir was heard saying, 'You don't tell us what we need to do," while pointing fingers at the groundstaff. The Oval is set to host the fifth and final Test between India and England starting Thursday, following India's remarkable comeback to draw the fourth match in Manchester. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained that the altercation occurred after the visitors were asked to stand '2.5 metres from the wicket." Despite the incident, Kotak confirmed that the Indian team would not be filing any complaint. 'Honestly, one of the ground staff came and said (that we were required to) stand 2.5 metres from the wicket and 'go outside the rope and see the wicket'. I have never seen something like that," Kotak stated to the media later. He added, 'No complaint is needed for this." Kotak mentioned that the Indian squad members were not wearing spikes, eliminating any risk to the surface. 'Before this game, we had an idea that the curator is not the easiest person to work with. Being possessive is good but no so much. We had joggers on (and) not spikes so there was no danger," he said. During the training session, videos that have gone viral on social media show Gambhir in a verbal altercation with the curator, prompting Kotak to intervene and calm the situation. The dispute began when Fortis told Gambhir, 'I will have to report this," and to that the Indian head coach replied rather tersely: 'You go and report whatever you want to report." Kotak then stepped in, took Fortis aside, and assured him, 'We won't damage anything." Other Indian support staff, including bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, were seen listening keenly to the argument. Although the reason for the argument was unclear, Gambhir and Fortis appeared to be disputing the conditions of the practice pitches. Gambhir insisted that Fortis should not be telling his team 'what to do." 'You can't tell us what to do. You are just one of the groundsmen, nothing beyond," Gambhir was seen saying in the video. Fortis and Gambhir then went their separate ways, with Gambhir returning to oversee the net session. As he walked from the field to his room, Fortis remarked, 'It's a big game, and he (Gambhir) is a bit touchy." (With inputs from Agencies) Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Aakash Chopra controversy Gautam Gambhir India vs England India vs England 2025 The Oval view comments Location : London, United Kingdom (UK) First Published: July 29, 2025, 19:32 IST News cricket England's Hypocrisy Exposed After Gambhir-Curator Clash: 'Different Rules For..' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
At Parl panel meet, MPs flag rising digital arrests
Lawmakers on Thursday urged government officials to intensify awareness campaigns against digital arrests — a relatively new form of cybercrime that has seen a sharp rise in recent times. At Parl panel meet, MPs flag rising digital arrests Besides the MPs, the meeting of the standing committee on home affairs, led by BJP's Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, also saw the participation of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials who said that non-availability of consent of some states has stalled the agency from investigating cases that involve 'serious national and international dimensions'. The agency also maintained that unless such cases are specifically referred by states, or entrusted by high courts or the Supreme Court, the bureau 'lacks the jurisdictional mandate to proceed' as the IT law, 2000 requires it to obtain the state's consent to undertake investigations. In March, the government made a submission to the Rajya Sabha that digital arrests and related cybercrimes have almost tripled in the country between 2022 and 2024, with defrauded amounts skyrocketing by 21 times during the period. Functionaries said that MPs insisted on more awareness campaigns. One of the MPs pointed out that even when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked people to protect themselves against digital arrest, awareness drives lack momentum. In his Mann Ki Baat address on October 27 last year, Modi told people that Indian law doesn't have any provision for digital arrest and that government agencies will never contact people via video calls or phone calls for any investigation. During the meeting, MPs suggested that government agencies should consider campaigns in cinema halls, OTT platforms and popular TV channels. They also urged the government to conduct awareness drives in schools and colleges to educate young people. According to a PIB press release on March 2025, the Centre had launched 'a comprehensive awareness programme on digital arrest scams which, inter-alia, include; newspaper advertisement, announcement in Delhi Metros, use of social media influencers to create special posts, campaign through Prasar Bharti and electronic media, special programme on Aakashvani and participated in Raahgiri Function at Connaught Place'.
