At least two deaths and 22 injuries occurred on Monday during violent confrontations in Muzaffarabad, where demonstrators opposed Pakistani authority in occupied Kashmir. Armed groups linked to Pakistan's military and the Muslim Conference opened fire on protesters seeking fundamental rights, according to multiple accounts. Social media footage from Pakistani broadcasters captured widespread disorder, with one clip showing a gunman discharging weapons skyward while demonstrators climbed vehicles and chanted slogans.
The Public Action Committee organized a complete shutdown of businesses and transportation on Monday, pressing 38 demands for reform. Markets and schools remained closed throughout the region, and internet services...
Pakistan Cricket Board faces potential international sanctions after multiple incidents during the Men's T20 Asia Cup prompted complaints from cricket officials. The Board of Control for Cricket in India plans to address the controversies at an International Cricket Council board meeting scheduled for next week. Sources from the Asian Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the agenda item to Telecom Asia Sport.
The disputes began when Pakistan objected to match referee Andy Pycroft regarding handshake protocols between captains on September 14, and tensions escalated through threats of tournament withdrawal. The presentation ceremony on Sunday became contentious after Mohsin Naqvi refused to yield trophy duties despite...
Ankita Lokhande entered film production through Legend Studios with partners Sandeep Singh and Vicky Jain. The actress maintains acting remains her primary passion despite the career expansion. She views production as extending her creative work rather than replacing performance. The team will remake the 2001 film Chandni Bar.
The original Madhur Bhandarkar film premiered on September 28, 2001, and featured Tabu and Atul Kulkarni in lead roles. The film depicted Mumbai underworld elements like dance bars, prostitution, and crime. It achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim upon release. Lokhande recognized the challenge of remaking the acclaimed film, while her husband Vicky Jain will debut in Haq with Yami Gautam and...
People Media Factory delayed The Raja Saab release from December 5 to January 9, 2026, and the production company shared a trailer on Monday. The horror thriller stars Prabhas in his first complete genre entry under director Maruthi's direction. The preview demonstrates Prabhas undergoing hypnosis to explore past memories before encountering supernatural forces. The film blends horror elements with comedy sequences and action moments.
Sanjay Dutt appears as an exorcist with psychiatric abilities, and the trailer reveals Prabhas portraying dual roles. The demon character smokes a cigar while positioned upside down on a suspended throne. Thaman S composed the music, and Karthik Palani handled cinematography. Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi...
Afghan authorities destroyed two drug laboratories in western Farah province on Monday, and they burned more than 1,900 kilograms of heroin production materials. Police raided sites in Bakwa and Parchaman districts after receiving intelligence from Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior Affairs. Officers arrested 11 suspects across six provinces on trafficking charges, and they transferred them to judicial authorities. Medical teams treated 44 recovering addicts in Daykundi province.
Police discovered two facilities in Uruzgan province on Sept. 24. They burned more than three tonnes of illegal substances. Authorities found another laboratory in Badakhshan province on Sept. 16, and they arrested five individuals with 170 kilograms of...
Indian diplomats joined Hindu festival celebrations across multiple nations. Ambassador Vinod K Jacob inaugurated Durga Puja festivities in Bahrain, and he greeted the community in Bengali at the event organized by Bongiyosamaj. Portugal's Indian envoy Puneet Roy Kundal performed aarti at the Radha-Krishna Temple during Navratri observances, while Ambassador Harsh Jain and his wife Vandana Jain attended prayers on Sunday in the Philippines at ceremonies hosted by the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society. The nine-night festival honors Goddess Durga and her avatars through devotional practices.
Television actors Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla marked his birthday on September 28 with an outdoor camping celebration attended by their twin daughters and both sets of parents. Dilaik posted photographs on social media showing Shukla wearing a cowboy hat and aviator sunglasses while holding one daughter. The couple married in 2018 after meeting through mutual friends, and they later appeared together on Bigg Boss 14. They welcomed twin daughters last year, and they currently star in the reality series Pati Patni Aur Panga.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi authored a preface for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's autobiography. He described her as an exceptional political leader who combines conviction with compassion. Modi labeled the memoir as his Mann Ki Baat, his monthly radio program. The Indian leader emphasized the importance of bilateral ties through shared values of heritage, community, and feminine leadership.
Meloni expressed deep appreciation for Modi's remarks, confirming strong ties between their nations. Modi has written only two previous prefaces: for Anandiben Patel in 2014 and for actress Hema Malini in 2017. Their friendship gained attention after Meloni posted a photograph with Modi on December 1, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai. The hashtag...
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade launched a specialized training initiative on Monday to enhance trade negotiation capabilities among Department of Commerce personnel. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal addressed participants at the Centre for International Negotiations event, and he praised the institute's expertise in preparing officials for complex international trade discussions. The programme aims to equip government representatives with practical strategies for bilateral and multilateral trade forums.
Vice Chancellor Rakesh Mohan Joshi noted the institution's expansion to Kakinada, GIFT City, and a planned Dubai campus while highlighting recent achievements in student placement outcomes reaching 1.23 crore rupees. The...
