IPL 2025: Kohli nearly throws water bottle after Digvesh Rathi’s ‘mankad’ attempt on Jitesh Sharma
Bengaluru: A dramatic moment unfolded during the high-octane IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as rising LSG leg-spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi attempted a controversial 'Mankad' dismissal on stand-in RCB skipper Jitesh Sharma. The attempt triggered an emotional outburst from senior RCB pro Virat Kohli, who was caught on camera nearly throwing a water bottle in the dressing room in visible frustration.
The incident occurred in the 17th over of RCB's innings when Rathi, mid-delivery, paused and turned toward the stumps at the non-striker's end in an attempt to run Jitesh out. Although eventually Jitesh was declared not out by the third umpire, the move did not sit well with Kohli, who was watching from the dugout.
Interestingly, Rathi had nearly dismissed Jitesh earlier in the same over when the batter reverse swept the ball straight to Ayush Badoni at point. Rathi began celebrating, but the joy was short-lived as the umpire signaled a rare backfoot no-ball, rendering the delivery invalid. This turn of events seemed to rattle Rathi, who ended the night wicketless despite a promising season overall.
Jitesh Sharma responded to the drama in style, playing a captain’s knock of 85 off just 33 balls, peppered with 8 boundaries and 6 sixes, at an incredible strike rate of 257.58. Partnering with Mayank Agarwal (41 off 23), Jitesh stitched a 107-run stand for the fifth wicket, helping RCB chase down a daunting 228-run target with eight balls remaining.
Earlier, Rishabh Pant lit up the evening with a masterful 118 off 61 deliveries for LSG, guiding his team to 227/3. The knock included innovative strokeplay and a celebration flip that captured fans' attention, but his efforts were ultimately in vain as RCB stormed to victory and secured a place in Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings.
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Centre spent Rs 76.13 lakh on print media ads for RSS centenary, reveals RTI
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Culture allegedly spent Rs 76.13 lakh on print advertisements marking the 100-year celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), according to a Right to Information (RTI) reply.
The information was sought by RTI activist Ajay Basudev Bose, who filed an application seeking details on expenditure incurred by the ministry for advertisements commemorating the RSS centenary.
Bose shared a picture of the reply from the ministry on his official ‘X’ handle.
“It is informed that an amount of Rs 76,13,129 has been spent on advertisement given in various print media by the Ministry of Culture on the occasion of the completion of 100 years of RSS,” the government’s reply stated.
RTI reply shows Min of Culture Govt of India spent a Whopping Rs 76L,13K,129 on Advertisement in Print Media on occasion of 100 yrs of #RSS
— AJAY Basudev Bose (@AjayBos93388306) April 16, 2026
When Everyone knows RSS is Not Registered & Does not Pay any Tax is it justified to spend Tax Payers Money on such Private event??@RSSorg… pic.twitter.com/dW4IUtdNCg
Bose questioned the expenditure in the post X, “when Everyone knows RSS is Not Registered & Does not Pay any Tax is it justified to spend Tax Payers Money on such Private event??”
Reacting to the development, Karnataka’s IT-BT and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge also criticised the spending.
In a post on X, he asked why public money was being used for what he described as a “private ideological project.”
"Modi Sarkar spent Rs 76,13,129 of public money on newspaper advertisements to celebrate 100 years of the RSS. Why is Government spending taxpayers money on an unregistered, non-tax-paying organisation to celebrate their centenary?," he added.
Why is public money being used to serve a private ideological project?
— Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) April 16, 2026
Modi Sarkar spent ₹76,13,129 of public money on newspaper advertisements to celebrate 100 years of the RSS.
Why is Government spending taxpayers money on an unregistered, non-tax-paying organisation to… pic.twitter.com/EoZ6Pim3IM
According to reports, the RSS describes itself as a volunteer-based organisation and has stated that it functions as a body of individuals rather than a registered entity.
Founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in 1925, the organisation is marking its centenary year beginning from Vijaydashami in 2025, with the milestone observed on October 2.
