The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Pankaj Kotiya in Porbandar for espionage, accused of transferring sensitive information to Pakistan. Allegedly in contact with a Pakistani woman named Riya, Kotiya provided details about Coast Guard ships and their movements. He received ₹26,000 from 11 different bank accounts for this illicit activity. Gujarat ATS SP K Siddharth stated that this case falls under sections 61 and 148 of the BNS, categorizing it as a serious threat against the Government of India. Notably, this is not a honey trap; Kotiya was aware that he was sharing information with a Pakistani Navy officer, highlighting the monetary motive behind his actions.

Actor and producer Manasi Parekh recently won the National Film Award for Best Actress. She was honoured for her role in the Gujarati film ‘Kutch Express’ (2023). Manasi admits that the win only sunk in while she was walking on stage at the Vigyan Bhawan. In an exclusive interaction with mid-day.com, Manasi gets candid about her journey in showbiz and why she chose the regional route instead of pursuing the typical Bollywood dream.