Navjot Singh Sidhu left amused after spotting MS Dhoni lookalike during CSK vs RR IPL 2025 match
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu was taken by surprise during the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) when he spotted a fan in the stands who bore a striking resemblance to CSK captain MS Dhoni. The incident took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday and was captured live on Star Sports’ broadcast.
Reacting animatedly on air, Sidhu exclaimed, “Bhaiya Dhoni ka judwa bhai. Mele mein gum ho gaya tha… Kamaal hai yaar. Itni shakal milti hui toh dekhi nahin hai maine. Behrupiya hai guru, behrupiya. FIR likhaao,” sending the commentary box into peals of laughter.
The clip was widely shared on social media, with fans also marveling at the uncanny resemblance.
Despite having retired from international cricket five years ago, the 43-year-old Dhoni continues to be a major crowd-puller. Known for his calm demeanour and sharp captaincy, Dhoni remains a central figure in the IPL, having led CSK to five titles, a record he shares with Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma.
In the match itself, however, CSK suffered another defeat in what was an inconsequential game in terms of playoff qualifications. Rajasthan Royals chased down the 188-run target with six wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare. Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred with a half-century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Dhruv Jurel made vital contributions.
Though the match held no bearing on the points table, it ended on a lighter note thanks to the unexpected "Dhoni double" moment, giving fans and commentators alike something to smile about.
𝐃𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 🚨
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 20, 2025
The commentary box bursts into laughter after spotting a Dhoni lookalike in the stands during the high-octane IPL clash!
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Karnataka offers extensive incentives in its proposed IT policy
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka has proposed a new Information Technology Policy for 2025–2030, offering extensive financial and non-financial incentives aimed at accelerating investments, strengthening innovation and expanding the state's tech footprint beyond Bengaluru.
The Karnataka Cabinet gave its nod to the policy 2025–2030 with an outlay of Rs 445.50 crore on Thursday after the Finance Department accorded its approval.
The policy introduces 16 incentives across five enabler categories, nine of which are entirely new, with a distinctive push to support companies setting up or expanding in emerging cities.
Alongside financial support, the government is also offering labour-law relaxations, round-the-clock operational permissions and industry-ready human capital programmes to make Karnataka a globally competitive 'AI-native' destination.
According to the policy, units located outside Bengaluru will gain access to a wide suite of benefits, including research and development and IP creation incentives, internship reimbursements, talent relocation support and recruitment assistance.
The benefits also include EPF reimbursement, faculty development support, rental assistance, certification subsidies, electricity tariff rebates, property tax reimbursement, telecom infrastructure support, and assistance for events and conferences.
Bengaluru Urban will receive a focused set of six research and development and talent-oriented incentives, while Indian Global Capability Centres (GCCs) operating in the state will be brought under the incentive net.
Incentive caps and eligibility thresholds have been raised, and the policy prioritises growth-focused investments for both new and expanding units.
Beyond incentives, the government focuses on infrastructure and innovation interventions.
A flagship proposal in the policy is the creation of Techniverse -- integrated, technology-enabled enclaves developed through a public-private partnership model inside future Global Innovation Districts.
These campuses will offer plug-and-play facilities, artificial intelligence and machine learning and cybersecurity labs, advanced testbeds, experience centres, and disaster-resistant command centres.
There will also be a Statewide Digital Hub Grid and a Global Test Bed Infrastructure Network, linking public and private research and development, and innovation facilities across Karnataka.
The government has proposed a Women Global Tech Missions Fellowship for 1,000 mid-career women technologists, an IT Talent Return Programme to absorb experienced professionals returning from abroad, and broad-based skill and faculty development reimbursements.
Shared corporate transport routes in Bengaluru and tier-two cities will be designed with Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation and other transport entities to support worker mobility.
The government said the policy is the outcome of an extensive research and consultation process involving TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, HP, Google, Accenture and NASSCOM, along with sector experts and stakeholder groups.
It estimates an outlay of Rs 967.12 crore over five years, comprising Rs 754.62 crore for incentives and Rs 212.50 crore for interventions such as Techniverse campuses, digital grid development, global outreach missions and talent programmes.
