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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Salakaar out on OTT: Stream these 5 series exploring themes of sacrifice and loyalty
Salakaar is a Hindi espionage thriller series. Starring Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy, the series is now streaming on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium. Salakaar deals with two timelines, 1978 and 2025, and follows the story of an Indian agent's secret mission to uncover a nuclear facility in Pakistan. It explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and sacrifice. Salakaar also stars Mukesh Rishi, Surya Sharma, and others. Naveen Kasturia in Salakaar As Salakaar is out on OTT, stream the other 5 series that explore the themes of loyalty and sacrifice on OTTplay Premium! 5 series on themes of sacrifice and loyalty Special Ops Special Ops is an action espionage thriller series that revolves around a RAW agent, Himmat Singh (played by Kay Kay Menon), and his team. They investigate and combat terrorist attacks and save their nation. Created and directed by Neeraj Pandey, the series features a storyline that blends reality and fiction, drawing inspiration from notable national events and espionage missions. It also touches upon themes of patriotism, loyalty, duty, and the personal sacrifices of individuals in the intelligence field. Avrodh: The Siege Within Avrodh: The Siege Within is based on the 2016 Uri surgical strike, a retaliatory attack by the Indian Army against a terrorist launchpad across the Line of Control. The series is a fictionalized retelling of events from Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh's book, India's Most Fearless. The cast includes Amit Sadh, Neeraj Kabi, Vikram Gokhale, Darshan Kumaar, Madhurima Tuli, and others. Tanaav Tanaav is a socio-political thriller series. In the series, directed by Sudhir Mishra and Sachin Krishn, we see the conflict between a Special Task Group (STG) and a terrorist organization. It also explores the personal and professional lives of STG members amid the conflict, as they deal with the complexities of counter-terrorism operations. The series stars Manav Vij, Rajat Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Gaurav Arora, and others. Special Ops 2 Special Ops 2 highlights cyber warfare and national security. It revolves around the kidnapping of Dr. Bhargava, a scientist guarding India's nuclear secrets, and the murder of a high-ranking intelligence officer. Himmat Singh, played by Kay Kay Menon, returns with his team to stop the cyber attack to save the nation. Rocket Boys Rocket Boys portrays the lives of Indian scientists Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. It shows their contributions to India's space and nuclear programs. Set against the backdrop of post-independence India (1940s-1960s), the series explores the formative years of the program and the nation's journey towards becoming a strong, independent scientific power. It stars Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh, and others.
New Straits Times
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Sarawak to upgrade traffic parks to boost road safety education
SIBU: The Sarawak Transport Ministry will upgrade traffic parks across the state as part of efforts to strengthen practical road safety education among school students. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the six existing traffic parks located in Sibu, Kuching, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Bintulu and Miri have received special allocations to ensure these facilities continue to serve as safe and impactful learning spaces. He said the Rejang Park Traffic Garden here, built over 30 years ago, has been allocated RM350,000 for upgrading works, in line with the ministry's broader effort to restore and strengthen road safety education. "Upgrading these facilities is important so that students can learn and understand traffic rules through real-life experiences that simulate actual road situations," he said when opening the Sarawak Traffic Games (STG) here today. Lee also announced that the ministry plans to increase the number of traffic parks under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), to ensure that every division in Sarawak has at least one fully equipped and functioning traffic park. "We are committed to expanding access to road safety education for more students and rural communities, so that no group is left behind in the effort to nurture responsible road users," he said. Tracing the programme's history, Lee said the Shell Traffic Games, introduced in 1963 through a collaboration between the Sarawak government and Shell Malaysia, had once made a significant impact on public awareness of road safety before being discontinued in 2015. He said the programme was revived and rebranded as the Sarawak Traffic Games last year, beginning in Miri, and has since become an annual event benefiting students throughout the state. He said that the next editions of STG are scheduled to be held in Sri Aman and Bintulu by the end of this year, while today's programme in Sibu involved students from nine primary and secondary schools in the district. – Bernama
The Sun
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Sarawak to upgrade traffic parks for better road safety education
SIBU: The Sarawak Ministry of Transport will upgrade traffic parks statewide to strengthen road safety education for students. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin announced that six existing parks in Sibu, Kuching, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Bintulu, and Miri will receive special allocations for improvements. The Rejang Park Traffic Garden in Sibu, built over 30 years ago, has been allocated RM350,000 for upgrades. Lee said, 'Upgrading these facilities is important so that students can learn and understand traffic rules through real-life experiences that simulate actual road situations.' He spoke at the opening of the Sarawak Traffic Games (STG) today. Lee also revealed plans to expand the number of traffic parks under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), ensuring every division in Sarawak has at least one fully equipped facility. 'We are committed to expanding access to road safety education for more students and rural communities,' he added. The STG, a revival of the Shell Traffic Games discontinued in 2015, was reintroduced last year in Miri. The next editions will be held in Sri Aman and Bintulu later this year. Today's event in Sibu involved students from nine primary and secondary schools. - Bernama
NZ Herald
17-07-2025
- NZ Herald
Christopher Millen sentenced in Tauranga District Court for Waihī machete attack
On Wednesday, having pleaded guilty and accepting an earlier sentence indication, the 48-year-old was sentenced in the Tauranga District Court to six years' imprisonment. 'I'm going to cut you up' The court heard Millen arrived at a Waihī woman's home, yelling for $20 he said he was owed, and banging on the back door. Her visiting ex-partner came to the back door to ask what was going on. Millen pulled out the machete and swung it several times, slicing the man's stomach. The man tried to push him off, but fell to the ground. Millen said, 'I'm going to cut you up', before he struck the man's back with the machete. The sentencing was held in Tauranga District Court. Photo / NZME The man got to his feet and grabbed a branch to defend himself. Millen took off, smashing the window of the woman's Holden Commodore as he fled. The man Millen attacked ended up hospitalised with wounds to his abdomen and back. Five months in the bush After the machete attack, Millen was living rough in the bush in the Athenree Gorge, and 'actively evading police'. Waihī police Detective Glen Ewing said on August 12, 2024, police discovered where Millen was camped out. They knew he was 'armed, highly motivated to evade arrest and in a difficult to access location', so they enlisted the help of Police Special Tactics Group (STG), Waikato Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) and the police Eagle helicopter. The Eagle located Millen's campsite and confirmed he had a long-barrelled firearm. Millen ran from police, discarding the firearm along the way, before STG officers apprehended him 'without incident'. Ewing said the firearm Millen discarded was found with ammunition in the magazine. 'A search of Millen's makeshift campsite, which was heavily camouflaged, located numerous stolen items and further ammunition,' Ewing said. Near where he had set up camp, there was a secluded property owned by a retired couple with a cottage and a main house that was under construction. Between March 24, 2024, and April 19, 2024, Millen visited the property several times, stealing tools, equipment and a sheep, to the value of $3625.59. On April 21, he returned again, causing about $800 in damage to a door and window to get in, and then stealing a .22 calibre rifle and ammunition. On April 27, he came back again, this time with the previously stolen rifle. He broke into a shed and stole $369 worth of tools and equipment. The owner had installed CCTV cameras after the previous burglaries, and these notified him of movement around the shed. He wasn't home at the time but returned to investigate, calling out 'come out, identify yourself' as he got out of his car. He didn't see Millen, who fled into the bush, and it wasn't until August that police were able to find him. At sentencing, Judge Arthur Tompkins gave a 25% discount for guilty plea, but also imposed an uplift for Millen's previous offending. Given Millen's struggles with drug addiction and the role this had in his offending, the judge decided to give a 'small additional discount'. 'But not otherwise given the fact that, in particular, Mr Millen went on the run and was at large for some months,' Judge Tompkins said. 'And given the danger which an offender represents to the community by the possession of firearms.' The judge sentenced Millen to six years' imprisonment on the charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and three burglary charges. On the unlawful possession of a firearm charge, Millen was sentenced to one year's imprisonment, and for the two charges of intentional damage, he was also sentenced to one year's imprisonment, all to be served concurrently. The judge noted the impact the offending had on the retired couple Millen stole from and the damage caused to the home they were building. A reparation order of $2625 was made for the damage caused, and there was an order made for the destruction of the firearm. Hannah Bartlett is a Tauranga-based Open Justice reporter at NZME. She previously covered court and local government for the Nelson Mail, and before that was a radio reporter at Newstalk ZB.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Before Kay Kay Menon's Special Ops 2 releases, stream these 5 espionage thrillers on OTT
Kay Kay Menon in Special Ops 2 Kay Kay Menon is returning as Himmat Singh in Special Ops 2. The series will land on JioHotstar on July 11, and you can also watch it with your OTTplay Premium subscription. The new season will revolve around the threat of cyber-terrorism targeting India's digital economy, particularly its UPI infrastructure. Fan-favorite Himmat Singh and his team are brought back to face this new age digital enemy, with the complexity of artificial intelligence and potential global disruption. This season will explore the dark side of artificial intelligence and its potential misuse, while also delving into the personal lives of the characters, including Himmat's daughter. While we wait for Special Ops 2 to drop on JioHotstar, stream other popular espionage thrillers on OTTplay Premium! Pankaj Tripathi's Criminal Justice Season 4, Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 are now available to stream on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium! 5 espionage thrillers to watch on OTT Berlin tells the story of a deaf-mute man named Ashok Kumar, who was accused of espionage in Delhi in 1993. Following this, a sign language expert, Pushkin Verma, was assigned to interpret during Ashok's interrogation by intelligence agencies. This film explores themes of guilt, innocence, and the complexities of espionage, as the mystery unfolds. The spy thriller stars Ishwak Singh, Aparshakti Khurana, and Rahul Bose. It's directed by Atul Sabharwal. Tanaav is a series set in Kashmir that focuses on the conflict between a Special Task Group (STG) and a terrorist faction. It follows secret operations and their impact on individuals' lives. The story revolves around Kabir Farooqi, a retired STG veteran, who finds out that terrorist Umar Riaz, whom he thought was dead, is alive, returning to action once again. Kabir and his team deal with difficulties when they infiltrate Umar's brother's wedding and later launch an operation to capture him. The series features Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Shashank Arora, and Rajat Kapoor. Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy is directed by Shivam Nair and Jayprad Desai. It stars an ensemble cast including Prakash Raj, Zain Khan Durrani, Adil Hussain, Barkha Bisht, Harsh Chhaya, Satyadeep Mishra, and Zoya Afroz. The story follows an Indian secret agent who gathers intelligence in Pakistan during the 1965 war, in order to prevent a Pakistani attack on India. Kathmandu Connection revolves around the 1993 Mumbai blasts and the 1999 IC 814 plane hijacking. This story involves a detective, a journalist, and a criminal, whose lives are intertwined with investigations and events that take place in Kathmandu. The series features Amit Sial as DCP Samarth Kaushik, Aksha Pardasany as Shivani Bhatnagar, Anshumaan Pushkar as Sunny Sharma, Gopal Datt as CBI officer Hitesh Aggrawal, and others. Adrishyam - The Invisible Heroes Adrishyam: The Invisible Heroes follows the story of Ravi and Durga, two high-profile secret agents of the Bureau of Investigative Activities (BIA), as they work to neutralize threats to national security. This series explores the world of espionage, where characters operate in gray areas and face moral dilemmas. The series stars Eijaz Khan as Ravi Verma and Divyanka Tripathi as Parvati Sehgal, with Swaroopa Ghosh, Tarun Anand, and others. In season 2, Pooja Gor played the role of Durga.
