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India.com
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Most popular series on OTT: This 2-season series has no superstar, yet it beats Panchayat, Special Ops, Mirzapur, has 9.1 IMDb rating, series is…, lead actors are…
The trend of viewers has shifted towards OTT platforms instead of theatres. In today's time, the audience consumes content over mobile. New shows are being released every week, some of which create a stir among the audience due to their strong stories and tremendous acting. Series like 'Panchayat', 'Special Ops', 'Pataal Lok', 'Family Man', 'Mirzapur', 'Permanent Roommates', and 'Sacred Game' not only made a place in the hearts of the audience, but were also liked by the critics. These series were praised a lot, and their dominance was also seen in IMDb ratings, but one series remained far ahead by beating all these series. This series became the top not only in terms of views but also in terms of ratings. Now we'll tell you where you can watch this series and what its story is. What makes this series so popular? The series that we are talking about is none other than TVF's popular series 'Pitchers' that presents the ambition and struggle of today's youth in a very real way. It is the story of four friends who decide to quit their jobs and start a startup. The series shows in depth the challenges of a career, the ups and downs of the corporate world, and the battle for self-confidence. Due to tremendous writing and strong direction, this show has received a rating of 9.1 on IMDb. So far, two seasons of it have been released. The web series 'Pitchers' is a story that has made a special place in the hearts of today's youth. This series is special for those who dream of leaving their job and doing something big. Let's know the story of Pitchers, its popularity, and where it can be seen. IMDb ratings of top shows Sacred Game – 8.5 Mirzapur – 8.4 The Family Man – 8.7 Paatal Lok- 8.2 Special Ops – 8.6 Permanent roommate – 8.6 Panchayat – 9 Kota Factory – 9 What is the plot of Pitchers? Pitchers is the story of four friends, Naveen, Jeetu, Mandal, and Yogi, who are bored of their corporate jobs and decide to start a startup. The series shows how they quit their jobs and embark on an uncertain but passionate path to start their own company. The story is full of friendship, struggle, failure, self-doubt, and self-belief. It is not just a story of starting a business but an inspiring journey of risking everything for your dreams. It also shows how the Indian middle-class youth is afraid of taking risks, but when passion takes over, no dream is too big. Where can you watch TVF Pitchers? Its story is shown without much melodrama, full of reality. This is the reason why the youth feel connected to it. It received praise from both critics and audiences. The story, direction, and acting all received praise. Season 1 is available for free on YouTube and TVF app. Season 2 is available exclusively on ZEE5. The show stars Naveen Kasturia (Naveen), Arunabh Kumar (Yogi), Jitendra Kumar (Jeetu), Abhay Mahajan (Mandal) in lead roles.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
UP ATS seeks custody of Chhangur Baba, Jamaluddin in money laundering activities
The Uttar Pradesh anti-terrorism squad (ATS) has filed a fresh application seeking police custody remand (PCR) of Jalaluddin Shah alias Chhangur Baba, 78, and his key associate Naveen Rohra alias Jamaluddin, 45, in connection with an alleged religious conversion and money laundering racket in Balrampur, officials confirmed on Saturday. This is the second remand application for Chhangur Baba, who was earlier taken into custody along with Naveen's wife Neetu Rohra alias Nasreen. (Sourced) This is the second remand application for Chhangur Baba, who was earlier taken into custody along with Naveen's wife Neetu Rohra alias Nasreen. A senior ATS official said the application was submitted to the Lucknow ATS court on Thursday and is likely to be heard on Monday. If allowed, the remand would facilitate further interrogation regarding alleged offshore shell companies, foreign funding, and suspected money laundering linked to the case. According to the official, Chhangur Baba is the alleged mastermind of the racket, accused of targeting Hindu girls across Balrampur and other districts. The gang allegedly received over ₹100 crore in foreign funding over the past three years. The official further stated that Naveen Rohra played a crucial role in the operations, allegedly participating in conversion activities and financial transactions. His wife, Neetu, was also allegedly involved in executing the activities. The ATS began investigating the racket after an FIR was registered on November 16, 2024. The Enforcement Directorate took up a parallel probe on July 8, 2025, to examine financial transactions and assets. Chhangur Baba and Neetu were arrested on July 5. Earlier, Mehboob, 45, son of Chhangur Baba, and Naveen were held on April 8, 2025. Rashid Shah, 40, from Utraula in Balrampur, was arrested on July 17, followed by the arrests of Sabroz and Sahabuddin on July 18. Two other accused, Ramzan and Idul Islam, are still absconding. In a related development, a court clerk, Rajesh Kumar Upadhyaya, was arrested on July 19 for alleged connivance. Upadhyaya was the first person to be arrested despite his name not appearing in the accused column of the FIR.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
K.G. Halli PS attack case: NIA court convicts 3 accused, sentences them to 7 years in prison
The NIA court on Wednesday convicted three among the 138 accused involved in the Kadugondana Halli (K.G. Halli) police station attack case, and sentenced them to seven years of imprisonment, with a fine of ₹36,000 each. The trio, Syed Ikramuddin, 44, Syed Asif, 46, and Mohammed Atif, 26, are among the 187 arrested out of the 199 accused in the case. The trio, who are presently in judicial custody at Parappana Agarahara prison, pleaded guilty. Among the NIA charge-sheeted 138 people, four surrendered, and one died. Case background It may be recalled that on August 11, 2020, a group of 25 to 30 people gathered in front of the K.G. Halli police station and started shouting slogans demanding the arrest of one Naveen, nephew of Akhanda Srinivas Murthy, an MLA, who had allegedly posted a derogatory message on his Facebook account insulting Prophet Mohammed. The group, led by Syed Ikramuddin (accused no. 14), and others, entered the K.G. Halli police station demanding registration of a case against Naveen and others. The police accepted the complaint with acknowledgement that a case had already been registered at Devara Jeevana Halli (D.J. Halli ) police station on the same day in this regard. The gathering at K.G. Halli police station was increasing gradually, and becoming violent, following a similar situation near the D.J. Halli police station area. Considering the gravity of the situation, the then Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru city, imposed curfew under the D.J. Halli and K.G. Halli police stations limits. The gathered crowd intensified their protest by shouting slogans, and turned to violent activities. They started pelting stones at the police station. Furthermore, they attacked the police personnel on duty as well as the public who were trying to help the police pacify the crowd and control the situation. The police then resorted to 'Lathi' charge in order to control the crowd. Subsequently, the police fired tear gas with an intention of dispersing the unruly crowd and bringing the situation under control. But the mob became more aggressive and started attacking police personnel, and set ablaze government and public properties, also resulting in injuries to the police personnel. The police fired two rounds in air with their service weapons to disperse the mob. One death However, people in the mob tried to snatch the weapons of the police. Some officials opened fire on the mob, and during gunfire, one person was injured, who later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Thereafter, the mob gradually dispersed from the area. During the incident, the rioters damaged a total of 12 government and private vehicles. Five two-wheelers and one four-wheeler were burnt, while six other vehicles were damaged. The then Police Inspector, Ajay Sarathy, lodged a complaint charging the accused under various sections of the IPC and also under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. However, the police later invoked the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act against the accused. The NIA took over the case after re-registering the FIR on September 21, 2020.
Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Indian Express
6th aide of Chhangur Baba held, was a clerk at Balrampur court
Days after arresting 65-year-old Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba and others for their alleged involvement in a 'large-scale' religious conversion racket, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the UP Police on Sunday arrested a clerk at the Balrampur court in Lucknow in connection to the case. The police said the accused, Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay, is a native of Varanasi and was in Lucknow at the time of his arrest. With this, the total number of arrests in the case has risen to seven, including Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba. According to police, Upadhyay was part of the racket and allegedly involved in laundering black money through property brokerage. The ATS is currently investigating a Rs 16 crore land deal in Pune registered under Upadhyay's wife, suspecting it to be linked to 'hawala transactions' and funds generated through religious conversions. On Saturday, police had arrested Sabroj alias Buddhu (42) and Shahabuddin (36), both residents of Balrampur, in connection to the case. Earlier, police had arrested Jamaluddin, his son Mehboob, their associate Naveen, and Naveen's wife Neetu alias Nasreen. Mehboob and Naveen were taken into custody in April, while Jamaluddin and Neetu were arrested on July 5. The authorities also demolished a portion of Neetu's house in Madhpur village, which was allegedly built on government land. Apart from Neetu, her husband Naveen, and their daughter were living in the house. According to the police, Jamaluddin was the main person behind the conversion racket. The group mainly targeted poor and vulnerable non-Muslims, including widows. They lured people with money, help, and false promises of marriage to make them convert. Those who refused were allegedly threatened with fake legal cases. Police added that the group had 'fixed rates' for religious conversions based on caste.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM assures prompt action in Puri girl burning case
1 2 Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday asserted that prompt govt response would be taken after a 15-year-old girl was set ablaze by three miscreants in Puri, even as the incident sparked political outrage. Addressing a news conference, Majhi said the govt is in constant touch with the AIIMS authorities to ensure best care for the injured girl, while police have launched a manhunt to nab the accused. "If the situation warrants, she will be airlifted to AIIMS New Delhi. Her condition is stable, and she is speaking," the CM said. Majhi said the truth will come out and the inquiry will determine if there was any conspiracy. "Stringent action as per law will be taken against the culprits," he said. Earlier in the day, former CM Naveen Patnaik said criminals have become emboldened under the BJP govt. Pointing out that the Puri incident happened within a week of a young college girl setting herself ablaze in Balasore after she was allegedly denied justice, Naveen wrote on X, "These incidents occurring with shocking regularity point to a deep systemic failure of governance. It shows that criminals have become emboldened under the present govt and are not worried about being punished. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo " Naveen said Odisha is becoming highly unsafe for women due to alleged govt inaction and political patronage and urged the govt to take speedy action. Echoing similar sentiments, state Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said criminals are operating without fear of the govt, administration or police. "Even though such incidents keep happening repeatedly, the govt and administration have turned into mere spectators. Female students and women are unsafe in the state," he wrote. State BJP president Manmohan Samal said the state govt has taken the incident with utmost seriousness and would ensure strict action against the culprits. "Ensuring justice is our primary responsibility. We will strive to ensure that the perpetrators receive exemplary punishment," he said.
