Actor Gurmeet Choudhary has described his new film “The Battle of Shatrughat” as a project that takes him into a completely different genre. The actor said the historical drama combines elements of love, war, and intense emotion, marking a significant change from his previous roles. Gurmeet shared his excitement about returning to the costume drama format and said he looks forward to audiences experiencing the film’s spectacle.
The film’s motion poster, released on Wednesday, features Gurmeet and Aarushi Nishank in royal costumes, set against a dramatic backdrop with a moving soundtrack. Directed by Shahid Kazmi and written by Sajad Khaki and Kazmi, the film stars Gurmeet Choudhary, Aarushi Nishank, Siddharth Nigam, Mahesh Manjrekar...
Union MSME Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha patron Jitan Ram Manjhi has renewed his request for 15 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Manjhi referenced the Mahabharata to urge the BJP and JD(U) to grant his party a fair share of seats in the allocation. His message is seen as an appeal to the senior NDA partners to accommodate smaller allies in the coalition.
In the 2020 Bihar elections, HAM contested seven seats and won four, giving the party a strong record within the alliance. Manjhi, who initially sought 40 seats for the 2025 elections, has now reduced his demand to 15, with a particular focus on Sherghati and Atri in Gaya district. As NDA allies negotiate final...
Actress Titiksha Shrivastava has spoken about her return to the television show “Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah,” where she reprises her role as Geeta. She described Geeta as a character deeply important to her and said the comeback, after the character was believed dead, adds significance to the storyline. Titiksha noted that viewers can expect answers to Geeta’s disappearance and return as the show progresses, with the reunion bringing Geeta and her daughter, Jagriti, together against their adversary, Kalikant.
“Jagriti – Ek Nayi Subah” airs daily on Zee TV and also stars Rachana Mistry, Sagar Parekh, and Aarya Babbar. Rachana Mistry previously mentioned that Rani Mukerji’s portrayal of a police officer in the “Mardaani” films inspired her...
Major General Walter Tapfumaneyi has publicly stated that the Zimbabwe National Army excludes supporters of opposition parties from recruitment, giving preference to candidates from families aligned with ZANU-PF. Speaking at the ZNA Masvingo Province Traditional Leaders’ Day at Chief Nhema’s homestead, Maj. Gen. Tapfumaneyi described a vetting process where political affiliation is a key factor in determining eligibility for military service. He argued that the ruling party must rely on individuals whose loyalties are known, dismissing opposition supporters as unsuitable for army roles.
Tapfumaneyi, a former Deputy Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organization and Permanent Secretary, led Forever Associates Zimbabwe during...
The Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage ministry and the Department of Immigration face accusations of operating a parallel justice system after allegedly detaining Chinese national Yin Xuntao despite a court order for his release. Yin, a mechanical engineer employed by Zhigao Machinery in Harare, was arrested on August 8 on charges of money laundering, exchange control, and firearm possession. The court granted him bail the following day, requiring him to surrender his passport and post US$500. However, immigration officials immediately detained him under the authority of the Home Affairs Ministry and the Chief Immigration Officer.
Yin’s lawyers from Mahuni Gidiri Law Chambers argue this continued detention violates court orders and...
The High Court has barred RioZim Limited, currently under corporate rescue, from selling its mines and other key assets as a legal dispute with workers continues. Justice Regis Dembure rejected RioZim’s appeal against an earlier order blocking asset sales, ruling the company had no legal grounds to proceed. The judge emphasized that once a firm enters corporate rescue, it cannot sell assets or restructure without court oversight, citing the Metallon Gold precedent.
RioZim’s lawyer argued that the board should retain decision-making power during the transition, but the court sided with the workers’ union, ordering RioZim to pay the union's legal costs. The company owes its employees over US$37 million in wages and benefits, and a recent...
Authorities at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital arrested a patient who allegedly stole copper pipes from the ward where he was receiving treatment for a fractured leg. Police identified the suspect as Taona Dzimbo, 40, who was caught damaging hospital lights and removing internal copper parts while admitted. Staff became suspicious after noticing flickering lights and missing fixtures, prompting a search that led to Dzimbo’s bedside locker, where police recovered 45 pieces of copper pipe and an aluminum pipe.
Hospital staff and patients were surprised that Dzimbo, who was using crutches, managed to navigate through the ward and dismantle equipment without being detected. He remains under police guard at the hospital and will face theft...
Tensions have escalated in Village 6 of Nyandeni, Gwanda, as residents accuse Gwanda Municipality Town Clerk Priscillar Nkala of attempting to settle on local land without proper consultation or approval. Villagers say Nkala began clearing land and cutting trees before securing community consent, alleging the stand was obtained through questionable means from a local council parking marshal, Nkulumo Ncube. Community members have reported ongoing objections since last year, claiming that only a select group of leaseholders is consulted by officials, leaving most residents sidelined.
Villagers also allege that meeting minutes have been manipulated to favor certain individuals, and some residents report facing intimidation after objecting...
Pakistan continues to face significant challenges from the Balochistan Nationalist Army and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in Balochistan as security concerns mount ahead of potential minerals agreements with the United States and the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project 2.0. The Pakistan army has struggled to suppress these armed groups, prompting authorities to appoint Mir Shafiq-ur-Rehman to lead new shadow operations. Rehman is tasked with supporting the Islamic State Khorasan Province, managing arms supplies, and overseeing the formation of death squads in the region.
International rights groups have repeatedly accused the Pakistan army of severe human rights abuses against the Baloch people, citing allegations of...
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