Virat Kohli calls out leading English Newspaper for publishing fake news about him
Says 'Bachpan se jo akhbar Padha hai, wo bhi fake news chaapne lage ab'
Virat Kohli, one of the most-followed individuals on Instagram with an astounding fanbase of 257 million, has taken a proactive stance against the spread of misinformation related to him.
Renowned for his prolific batting skills, Kohli has also emerged as a vocal advocate against false news. In a recent development, he refuted claims of constructing a cricket pitch at his Alibaug farmhouse alongside his wife, actress Anushka Sharma.
In response to a report, Kohli shared a screenshot and expressed his dismay, stating, "Bachpan se jo akhbar Padha hai, wo bhi fake news chaapne lage ab" (Newspapers I've been reading since childhood have also started publishing fake news).
As reported by a prominent national daily on Monday, the power couple invested a substantial sum of Rs 19.24 crore to acquire an 8-acre plot of land in Alibaug with the intention of building a farmhouse. The report further revealed Virat's desire to incorporate a cricket pitch on the property, highlighting his keen involvement in every aspect of the construction process.
Earlier this week, media outlets buzzed with reports suggesting that Kohli commands an eye-popping fee of INR 11.45 crore per post on Instagram. Swiftly responding to these rumors, the former Indian captain took to his official social media account to quell the misinformation.
While expressing gratitude for his life's blessings, Kohli posted, "While I am grateful and indebted to all that I’ve received in life, the news that has been making rounds about my social media earnings is not true."
Having recently returned from the West Indies tour, where he was rested for the T20I series, Virat Kohli is now gearing up for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to commence on August 30. The much-anticipated cricket tournament will kick off with a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Pallekele.
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Private bus operators in Karnataka to hike fares by 20-30 pc after fuel price rise
Bengaluru (PTI): In the wake of the hike in fuel prices, private bus operators have decided to increase fares by 20-30 per cent, depending on the route, effective from Friday midnight.
They have also called for government subsidies, a reduction in cess, and lower road taxes to improve the situation.
"The situation for bus owners in the state is already distressing due to high road tax and the impact of the Shakti scheme (free bus travel for women in government buses). On top of this, fuel prices have increased," Karnataka State Bus Owners’ Association President S Nataraj Sharma said.
"This will impose a burden of Rs 15,000 per vehicle per month on bus owners. If an owner has three buses, the burden will be Rs 45,000 to Rs 50,000 per month," he added.
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Speaking to reporters, he said the situation has made it inevitable for owners to increase fares by 20-30 per cent, depending on the route, under current conditions.
The increase may be roughly Rs 200 per seat, he added.
"For example, the current bus fare from Bengaluru to Belagavi is around Rs 1,000–Rs 1,200, which is likely to rise to Rs 1,350–Rs 1,400. Similarly, fares from Bengaluru to Mangaluru or Udupi currently range from Rs 900–Rs 1,000 and are expected to go up to Rs 1,100–Rs 1,200," he said.
Petrol and diesel prices were each hiked by Rs 3 per litre on Friday, the first rate increase in more than four years, amid mounting losses for fuel retailers due to surging global crude prices in the wake of the West Asia conflict.
The increase comes a couple of weeks after the Assembly elections concluded in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry.
