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NDTV
4 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
The Virat Kohli Connection And Social Media History: Why RCB Official Nikhil Sosale Went Viral
In times when Royal Challengers Bengaluru, their players, and fans should be celebrating the Indian Premier League (IPL) title triumph, the franchise is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. After the team's maiden IPL title celebrations in Bengaluru took a tragic turn, resulting in the deaths of 11 fans, the police have made four arrests in the case. Among those four people arrested is the franchise's marketing head, Nikhil Sosale. Sosale has been in this role at RCB for two years and is employed by Diageo India, a brand that owns United Spirits Limited (USL), the company that has the ownership of the Bengaluru franchise. As soon as the news of Sosale's arrest broke, it took fans little time to unearth Sosale's social media history and his deep connection with RCB's biggest superstar, Virat Kohli. In several social media posts that fans shared, Sosale could be seen partying with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, both on formal and informal occasions. In fact, Sosale's wife Malvika Nayak was often spotted watching RCB's matches in the recently-concluded IPL 2025 wth Anushka. BREAKING RCB Marketing Head Nikhil Sosale arrested at Bengaluru airport in stampede case. His wife was the one calling Pant stupid during his century celebration. Now karma's hitting her hard. — C #291 (@ChlorinePant) June 6, 2025 Got it- her name is Malavika Nayak and her husband is Nikhil Sosale who has a Diageo background (that owns RCB) and also now he manages all brand and publicity for RCB. — KaustubhP (@causticcos) May 30, 2025 In many posts, Sosale could also be seen with former RCB stars Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, both of whom were with the franchise last year. . @imVkohli & @AnushkaSharma visited LUPA restaurant in Bengaluru with Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell & RCB's Head of Marketing & Revenue, Nikhil Sosale last night! #ViratKohli #Virushka #ViratGang — ViratGang (@ViratGang) May 3, 2024 The duo's constant presence in RCB's matches had even triggered fans' curiosity about the identity of Malvika. It was then found out that the two are good friends with each other. Any idea bhai? Who is she? — KaustubhP (@causticcos) May 29, 2025 Several pictures featuring Sosale, Kohli, Anushka, and Malvika have since been shared by fans on social media. The development, hence, has made Nikhil Sosale a sensation on social media. Nikhil Sosale of RCB arrested from airport.. He is the same guy whose wife rose to fame as Anushka Sharma's bff on ipl match u know why Kohli and Anushka ran to london. #ArrestKohli — Saurabh (@sirothiasaurabh) June 6, 2025 As for Malvika, she and Anushka have been friends for a long. A picture from 2018 also features Malvika with Anushka, Virat, and KL Rahul celebrating '10 years of RCB'. Rahul was also a part of the Bengaluru franchise that year. #Throwback @AnushkaSharma with @imVkohli, @ABdeVilliers17, @klrahul11 & #MalvikaNayak while in Bangalore last year #Virushka — Head Start Nursery (@NurseryCenter) May 12, 2018 As part of the investigation into the stampede case outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, the police have also raided the residences of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary Shankar and KSCA Treasurer Jayaram.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Goa introduces mandatory orientation on road safety before issuing new driving licences
Panaji, The Goa government has introduced a mandatory orientation programme on road safety for citizens seeking a new driving licence in the state, a move aimed at stemming motor accidents and fatalities, officials have said. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the programme recently amid a rise in the number of road deaths in the coastal state, they said. According to data from the state's transport department, 300-350 people die due to road accidents in Goa every year. Many of these cases concern rash driving. The 45-minute-long orientation programme has been introduced in collaboration with social impact organisations BharatCares and CSR Box, and Diageo India, officials said. Project coordinator Dhanraj Chouhan, who is from BharatCares, told PTI Videos that the programme has been aptly named 'Wrong Side of The Road' . It has been implemented across all seven Regional Transport Offices in the state, he said. 'WSOTR is more than just a road safety programme. It is a behavioural change movement. Through immersive and tech-enabled modules, we are helping citizens understand the real dangers of being on the wrong side of the road and also drunk driving,' he said. His organisation has established more than 85 road safety labs across the country, said Chouhan. Assistant Director of Transport Department, Oswin E Carvalho, said the orientation programme is mandatory for citizens seeking a fresh learner's licence as well as those coming for renewal of their driving licences. In this programme, candidates are informed about the use of safety belts and helmets, and how to drive and be safe on roads, he said. Licence seekers are also given updates about new road signs. He said that the information is given in Marathi, English, and Hindi, with each brief lasting 15 minutes. Bhushan Gaonkar of Chorao village underwent the orientation at the RTO in Panaji on Wednesday. 'It is a good initiative by the government. They educated people about the ill effects of drunk driving,' he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Bengaluru stampede case: Who is Nikhil Sosale, the RCB official arrested by police
The Bengaluru Police have arrested Nikhil Sosale, marketing head for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Diageo India, and three others from DNA Entertainment Networks on Friday morning in connection with the stampede that occurred during RCB's victory celebrations on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now RCB's maiden IPL title celebrations turned tragic resulting in 11 deaths and 75 injured. The arrests took place following directions from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who called for action against officials from RCB, DNA Entertainment, and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Sosale was taken into custody at Bengaluru airport while attempting to travel to Mumbai. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Three staff members from DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd have been detained by the police as part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident. They've been identified as Sunil Mathew (director and vice president), Sumatnth (DNA ticketing official) and Kiran Kumar (manager). The state government has suspended several top police officials, including Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda. A one-man judicial commission, headed by retired Karnataka High Court judge Justice Michael D'Cunha, has been established to investigate the case within 30 days. Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy The stampede occurred outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during celebrations following RCB's first-ever IPL championship victory against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The tragedy unfolded during a victory parade that was initially denied permission by the Bengaluru Police. Despite the initial denial, RCB announced on social media at 3 PM that the parade would proceed from Vidhana Soudha to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium at 5pm. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The franchise has faced criticism for continuing celebrations inside the stadium while the stampede occurred outside. Who is Nikhil Sosale? Security personnel try to manage the crowd of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI) Nikhil Sosale has been closely associated with RCB since its early years. According to his LinkedIn profile, he leads the design, strategy, and delivery of the business and marketing side of the leading brand and commercial program in the IPL. He holds a Double Major in Business from James Cook University, which he completed between 2008 and 2010. Sosale has been a visible presence at RCB games throughout the 2025 season, often seen sitting with Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma in the stands. He maintains a private Instagram profile with 637 followers, which both Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma follow. He is married to Malvika Nayak, who heads the business development and partnerships department at Innoz Technologies In response to the tragedy, RCB had announced financial aid for all 11 families who lost members in the stampede. The franchise has also established an 'RCB Cares' fund to support the individuals who were injured in the incident. The Cubbon Park police registered a suo-motu case against the accused — (Accused No. 1) RCB franchise, (accused No. 2) DNA Entertainment, and (accused No. 3) KSCA administrative committee. FIR was booked under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including 105 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 118 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), 190 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), and 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others). A second FIR was registered based on the complaint of Rolongumes, who was injured in the incident, under the BNS section 125 A (act endangering life or personal safety of others).
Hans India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Key Officials Detained In Fatal Bengaluru Stadium Stampede Investigation
Bengaluru police have made significant arrests in connection with the devastating stampede that claimed 11 lives and injured 64 others outside M Chinnaswamy stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory celebrations on June 4. The law enforcement action targets key figures allegedly responsible for the mismanaged event that turned celebratory into tragedy. Nikhil Sosale, the marketing and revenue head for RCB at Diageo India, was apprehended at Bengaluru airport while attempting to board a flight to Mumbai. His arrest marks a crucial development in the investigation as authorities seek to establish accountability for the fatal crowd management failure that occurred during the team's IPL 2025 championship celebrations. Simultaneously, police detained three officials from DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd., the company contracted to organize the victory festivities. The detained personnel, identified as Kiran, Sumanth, and Sunil Mathew, were taken to Cubbon Park Police Station for intensive questioning regarding their roles in the event planning and execution that allegedly contributed to the deadly stampede. The investigation has revealed serious procedural lapses in the event's organization and approval process. According to sources, RCB management failed to consult police authorities before publishing social media announcements about their victory parade, which subsequently went viral and attracted over a million views. The team's social media promotion generated massive public interest and crowd expectations without proper security arrangements being coordinated with law enforcement agencies. Police sources indicate that RCB officials only approached authorities seeking permission for the victory parade after their initial social media announcements had already created widespread public anticipation. However, police denied this belated permission request, highlighting the disconnect between the team's promotional activities and official security protocols. The formal complaint filed at Cubbon Park Police Station names multiple parties as accused, including RCB, DNA Entertainment Networks, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association. This comprehensive approach suggests authorities are examining the entire chain of responsibility for the event's tragic outcome. KSCA officials have reportedly gone into hiding following the registration of the case. Police teams conducted searches at the residences of the cricket association's secretary and treasurer but were unable to locate them, indicating these key figures may be attempting to evade questioning about their involvement in the event's planning and approval process. The arrests come amid broader governmental action addressing the administrative failures that contributed to the stampede. The Karnataka government has suspended several senior police officials, including Bengaluru City Commissioner B Dayananda, acknowledging significant lapses in crowd management arrangements that directly led to the fatal incident. Political pressure has intensified following the tragedy, with opposition BJP leaders demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Critics have particularly focused on allegations that Shivakumar continued participating in celebratory activities inside the stadium even after being informed about the ongoing stampede outside, suggesting a troubling disconnect between political leadership and public safety concerns. The investigation continues to examine how a sporting celebration transformed into a deadly catastrophe, with authorities working to establish criminal responsibility for the inadequate planning, unauthorized promotions, and insufficient crowd control measures that ultimately cost 11 lives and injured dozens more. The case highlights the critical importance of proper coordination between sports organizations, event management companies, and law enforcement agencies when organizing large-scale public celebrations.
India Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
RCB marketing head arrested, event firm officials detained over killer stampede
The Bengaluru police have arrested the marketing head of RCB, Nikhil Sosale, in connection with the stampede that occurred outside M Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday, June the head of marketing and revenue for RCB at Diageo India was taken into custody at the Bengaluru airport, when he was reportedly flying out to three staff members of DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd., the organisers of the victory celebrations were also detained by the The personnel, identified as Kiran, Sumanth and Sunil Mathew, were taken in for questioning. The interrogation was underway at the Cubbon Park Police Station, where the FIR regarding the stampede was registered, with RCB, the event organisation company and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) being named as the KSCA secretary and treasurer were said to be on the run. The police reached their house but could not find action comes amidst the Karnataka government suspending top police officers, including Bengaluru City Commissioner B Dayananda for the lapses in arrangement that led to the stampede which claimed 11 lives and injured 64 others. The Karnataka government has been pummeled for what critics called mismanagement and negligence which led to the stampede, with the BJP calling for the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar. Reports suggest that the latter attended the event inside the stadium, taking photos with the IPL 2025 winning team, even after being told about the stampede. advertisement
