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Chetan Bhagat praised Shah Rukh Khan for his respectful behavior towards women, sharing an incident where Khan offered a chair to Bhagat's mother on the sets of 'Om Shanti Om'. Bhagat also noted Khan's good manners, recalling how the actor personally saw him off at his mansion Mannat. He admires Khan as both an actor and a human being.

Coldplay's concert announcement for January 2025 in India caused a rapid sell-out of tickets on BookMyShow, sparking an online debate over high prices. Celebrities like Chetan Bhagat and Ashneer Grover weighed in with their perspectives, highlighting issues of affordability and financial priorities among fans.

Shah Rukh Khan was approached for a role in Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots but declined, later expressing regret about missing the chance to be the fourth "idiot" alongside Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi. He will next appear in Sujoy Ghosh's King with Suhana Khan and others.

After retiring from cricket, several Indian cricketers such as Navjot Singh Sidhu, Mohammad Azharuddin, Kirti Azad, Gautam Gambhir, and Chetan Chauhan transitioned into politics. They took on significant roles within different political parties and contributed to public service in various capacities. Their journeys highlight their adaptability and continued commitment to serving the nation.

In the 1981 Melbourne Test against Australia, legendary Sunil Gavaskar walked off in protest after being controversially given out LBW by umpire Rex Whitehead. He signaled his partner to join him, but intervention from the Indian team manager prevented a forfeit. India ultimately won the match by 59 runs due to Kapil Dev's exceptional bowling.

A Malvan court has extended police remand for sculptor Jaydeep Apte until September 13 and sent structural consultant Chetan Patil to judicial custody following the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot fort on August 26. Technical help is being sought to determine the statue's quality and strength, with a deputy SP rank officer leading the probe.

The Bar Council of India has reappointed Vijender Singh Ahlawat as Chairman of the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council. Chetan Verma will serve as Vice Chairman, while Karamjeet Singh takes on the role of Hony. Secretary. Additionally, Minderjeet Yadav will lead a newly formed monitoring committee to oversee the council's activities.

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar advocates for a committee in Sandalwood similar to Kerala's Hema Committee to address film industry challenges. A petition signed by 153 members has been submitted to the Karnataka government. Kumar highlights the importance of equality and justice, focusing on combating gender violence and harassment within the industry.

Indian cricket has seen nine historic hat-tricks across formats. Harbhajan Singh took the first Test hat-trick against Australia in 2001. Chetan Sharma achieved the first ODI hat-trick versus New Zealand in 1987. Deepak Chahar became the first Indian to claim a T20I hat-trick against Bangladesh in 2019.

Jaydeep Apte, a sculptor involved in the installation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot fort, has been remanded in police custody. Structural consultant Chetan Patil's custody is extended till September 10. Apte surrendered citing political frustration. Authorities are investigating contract details and construction timelines. CM Eknath Shinde criticized politicization of the incident.

Bharatpur's Chetan Sharma, an emerging fast bowler, has been selected for the Indian Under-19 team for a multi-format series against Australia. The selection follows his standout performance in the 2023-24 domestic season, where he took 17 wickets and scored 157 runs in the Cooch Behar Trophy, showcasing his all-round capabilities.

The BCCI has decided that senior Indian cricket players must participate in the Duleep Trophy, starting on September 5 in Andhra Pradesh and Bengaluru. Supported by former chief selector Chetan Sharma, the tournament will feature four teams and overlap with the home Test series against Bangladesh, leading to player replacements for those selected for the Test series.

Chetan Patil, a structural engineer tied to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse, surrendered to Kolhapur police. Subsequently, he was handed over to Malvan police. He, along with sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who remains at large, faces serious allegations. Law enforcement continues their search for Apte to progress the investigation.

Chetan Patil, a structural consultant, has been arrested following the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. Unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last December, the statue collapsed on Monday. Patil contended that he only designed the platform, while a Thane-based company was responsible for the statue itself.