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  • Woman in India kills husband after breaking fast for his long life

    Woman in India kills husband after breaking fast for his long life

    An Indian woman from Uttar Pradesh allegedly killed her husband by poisoning him after breaking the Karwa Chauth fast for his long life.

    As per Indian traditions, women are supposed to keep a fast for the husband’s long life, but this one took a tragic turn in India’s UP as Shailesh Kumar, 32, was poisoned by his wife Savita, who suspected him of cheating on her.

    NDTV reports that Savita suspected that Shailesh was having an affair with another woman. This enraged her, and she poisoned his food.

    The woman had been fasting the whole day to pray for her husband’s long life as part of the Hindu ritual of Karwa Chauth. Her husband, Shailesh had also been busy making arrangements.

    Just when Savita was breaking her fast in the night after sighting the moon, she had an argument with her husband but things seemed to return to normal soon after as the couple ate together.

    However, Savita asked Shailesh to go to a neighbour’s house to get something and then fled from home.

    The victim’s brother told the police that he was rushed to a hospital, where he also recorded a video stating that Savita had poisoned his food.
    Later, he died.

    Savita was then arrested by the police.

    The local police, in their official statement, said, “The crime was reported from Ismailpur village. The woman allegedly poisoned her husband after they had a fight. The man died during treatment. A case has been registered, the woman has been arrested and the body has been sent for a post-mortem.”

  • Will India support Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS?

    Will India support Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS?

    India is likely to support Pakistan’s bid to join the BRICS bloc, an alliance that challenges the economic monopoly of the West, Indian media has reported.

    Indian media has speculated that following Russia’s influence on India, News Delhi may vote in favour of Pakistan joining the BRICS.

    “One of the key takeaways of the summit is likely to be India’s green signal to Pakistan’s long-pending bid for membership in the bloc,” ABP Live reported.

    Pakistan applied for membership in BRICS in August 2023; following this, other countries, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, and Malaysia, also formally applied to become members of the bloc.

    It should be mentioned here that a new member of BRICS was added only after the consensus of the bloc members, and India has remained defiant in giving assent to Pakistan joining the BRICS bloc over the past years.

    The chances only brightened after Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei gave public support to Pakistan’s membership in BRICS during his visit to Islamabad in September, Dawn News observed.

    What is BRICS?

    BRICS stands for countries’ names: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

    The group started in 2006, and Brazil, Russia, India and China convened for the first BRIC summit in 2009. However, South Africa joined on 24 December 2010.

    BRICS in 2023 extended the invitation to Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after these countries applied for membership.

    Two dozen world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, attended the opening of the BRICS summit on Tuesday.

    Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin hosted the BRICS summit, which is in progress in Russia’s third largest city, the southwestern city of Kazan and will end on October 24.

  • WATCH: English team carrying chairs, Jason Gillespie clearing empty bottles from stadium

    WATCH: English team carrying chairs, Jason Gillespie clearing empty bottles from stadium

    Videos of the English cricket team carrying chairs after a photoshoot and Pakistan’s red-ball coach Jason Gillespie clearing empty water bottles from the stadium are going viral.

    The England team players and support staff participated in the group photo at the Pindi Cricket Stadium before the third Test against Pakistan, after which the players of the England cricket team started lifting chairs from the ground.

    Another video of national red ball coach Jason Gillespie going viral, in which he can be seen picking empty water bottles from the stadium.

    The decisive match between Pakistan and England will be played at Pindi Stadium starting tomorrow.

    In the first match between the two teams, Pakistan was defeated by an innings and 47 runs, while in the second match, the visiting team was defeated by 152 runs.

    PAKISTAN PLAYING XI AGAINST ENGLAND:

    Pakistan has announced the playing XI for the Rawalpindi Test against England.

    No change has been made in the Pakistan team. Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will be open during the third test match as well.

    Captain Shan Masood, Kamran Ghulam and Saud Shakeel are included in the playing XI. Muhammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha and Aamir Jamal are also part of the team.

    Pakistan will play with three spinners, including Noman Ali, Zahid Mahmood and Sajid Khan. England had announced the playing eleven for the Rawalpindi Test yesterday.

    The English team has made two changes for the Rawalpindi Test and decided to play with three specialist spinners.

  • ‘We are actors, not social activists,’ says Sohai Ali Abro

    ‘We are actors, not social activists,’ says Sohai Ali Abro

    Nowadays, many celebrities seem to treat activism as a trend rather than a true commitment, but actress Sohai Ali Abro firmly believes in the important role actors play in society.

    Recently, Sohai appeared as a guest on Gup Shab hosted by Vasay Chaundhry, where she talked about celebrity activism.

    A fan from the audience asked, “What motivates you to bring change in our society?”

    Sohai replied, “You may want to bring about a change in society, but sometimes the motivation is just not there. I believe in maintaining personal integrity in whatever you do, whether you’re an actor or not.”

    While acknowledging that a social message can be important, she stressed that actors should not be viewed as activists.

    “One thing I’ve realized is that sometimes we give actors too much credit and forget that we are not social activists; we are actors at the end of the day. We do try to bring a positive impact or highlight socially relevant issues through the stories we tell and the characters we play. But if I only look at it from that perspective, I may not be able to entertain. My job is entertainment, and if something good comes out of it along the way, then that’s great, but that is not my sole reason,” the Gentlemen actress added.

    Sohai careful attitude shows that she wants to be real in a word where many celebrities jump on popular issues without really caring about them, “I’ve seen how celebrities jump on a bandwagon and talk about something they forget the next day. I am not for this activism that lasts only till an issue is trending, and therefore I am careful about what I say about any issue.”

    Sohai last starred in drama serial Gentlemen written by controversial writer Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar and directed by Haissam Hussain.

  • MQM’s Rana Ansar’s son killed in a car crash

    MQM’s Rana Ansar’s son killed in a car crash

    Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Rana Ansar’s son has been killed in an accident.

    As per Aaj News, 23-year-old Shahzaib Naqvi’s car met a horrible accident at Clifton Road Karachi.

    His body was shifted to the morgue of Sohrab Goth.

    Various leaders of the party have reached the morgue, whereas the MQM MNA has boarded a flight from Islamabad, where she was present to represent her party in the special parliamentary committee made for the selection of the Chief Justice of Pakistan after the 26th amendment.

    Previously, Rana, in an interview, shared an unfortunate experience of losing her husband, senior journalist Ansar Naqvi, in a plane crash back in Ramzan of 2020.

  • Pakistan announces playing XI for the 3rd Test against England

    Pakistan has announced the playing XI for the Rawalpindi Test against England.

    No change has been made in the Pakistan team. Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will be open during the third test match as well.

    Captain Shan Masood, Kamran Ghulam and Saud Shakeel are included in the playing XI. Muhammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha and Aamir Jamal are also part of the team.

    Pakistan will play with three spinners, including Noman Ali, Zahid Mahmood and Sajid Khan. England had announced the playing eleven for the Rawalpindi Test yesterday.

    The English team has made two changes for the Rawalpindi Test and decided to play with three specialist spinners.

    First Test match:

    Pakistan had defeated England by 152 runs in the 2nd Test match at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

    In the match being played at the International Stadium in Multan, England started the fourth day’s game with 36 runs for the loss of two wickets, but Sajid Khan showed the way to the pavilion after adding one run to Ollie Pope, while the individual score of 18 But Noman Ali dismissed Joe Root.

    Nouman Ali also dismissed Harry Brook lbw for a total of 78 while Jamie Smith became his fourth victim.

    English captain Ben Stokes became the fifth victim of Nauman Ali, who was stumped for 37 runs.

    Nauman Ali took eight, while Sajid Khan took two wickets in the second innings.

    Day 3:

    In the closing moments of play on the third day, Pakistan had run the English openers, with Sajid taking the valuable wicket of Ben Duckitt in the first over while Nauman Ali sent Zac Crawley to the pavilion.

    Pakistan scored 366 runs in the first innings, in response to which the England team was bowled out for 291 runs with a deficit of 75 runs. In the second innings, the Pakistani team was bowled out for 221 runs and gave England a target of 297 runs to win.

    Pakistan inning:

    In the first innings of the second Test match, the Pakistani team was all out by scoring 366 runs; the national team started its incomplete first innings at 259 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, then the wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was out by scoring 41 runs for the gain of just five runs. Done. Agha Salman, 31, and Sajid Khan, two runs, proved to be guests.

    Aamir Jamal and Nouman Ali formed a partnership of 49 runs for the 9th wicket, but Aamir got out after scoring 37 runs; later, Nouman Ali was caught by Jack Leach after scoring 32 runs.

    On behalf of England, Jack Leach took four wickets, Brayden Carrs took three wickets, Matthew Potts took two wickets, and Shoaib Bashir took one wicket.

  • School timings changed in Lahore amid smog concerns

    School timings changed in Lahore amid smog concerns

    School timings have changed in Lahore amid air pollution in the city. City 42 reports that all schools in the city have been notified to open at 8:45 am, and this new timing will apply to both public and private schools.

    The new working hours will be applied from October 28 to January 31, says the official announcement.

    Senior provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb announced the new working hours, stating the change is made due to the high air quality index, and increasing number of respiratory diseases in the provincial capital.

    The minister mentioned that preventive measures have not been adopted yet despite the increase in pollution. 90 per cent of children and teachers are coming to school without masks, while only 10 per cent of children are adhering to masks.

    The Punjab Environment Protection Committee has given instructions to the relevant institutions to take necessary measures in view of the increase in air pollution. Due to the air quality index in Lahore, school timings are being changed in view of the health of children and the elderly.

    Children should be assembled in classrooms, and all outdoor activities should be suspended.

    Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb also said that until January 31, 2025, a strict ban has been imposed on all types of fireworks in Lahore; vehicles that emit smoke, motorbikes, rickshaws, and buses will be banned.

    She stressed that all people should support the government in reducing smog and immediately report any kind of smoke to 1373. The Environment Protection Authority will take immediate action on these complaints.

  • Fawad Khan signs on for two exciting new Pakistani projects

    Fawad Khan signs on for two exciting new Pakistani projects

    Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan is making headlines again after signing on to two exciting new projects at the inaugural Tasveer Film Market.

    The Seattle based event, which focuses on South Asian cinema, wrapped up recently after showcasing a variety of talents and innovation collaborations.

    The Humsafar actor will star in ‘Behind the Scenes’ a grapping newsroom thriller developed by producers Bilal Sami, Raza Namazi, and Suri Gopalan from Film Lab++. Modoxy Media will join as an executive producer. The dark comedy promises to bring together a talented crew, including Mehreen Jabbar, Sarmad Khoosat and Mohammed Ali Naqvi, all renowned for their impressive and brilliant work in the entertainment industry.

    In addition to this project, Fawad Khan is set to play a pivotal role in ‘The Prisoner,’ a crime thriller series for Awedacious Originals. Based on Omar Shahid bestselling novel, this drama follows two daring cops on a covert mission in the 90s to challenge Karachi’s powerful mafia like political party. Created by Parisa Siddiqi and Ahmer Khan, the series is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

    In a statement to Variety magazine, executive producer Rita Mehar emphasized the importance of collaboration within the South Asian community, saying, “The collaborations formed here reflect the remarkable talent and vision within our community; this market has not only brought diverse creators together but has also created a table where filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders can exchange ideas, build relationships, and forge new paths for South Asian narratives on the global stage. It’s inspiring to see these projects come to life, and I’m proud that the inaugural Tasveer Film Market could serve as a platform for such incredible talent and meaningful partnerships.”

    The Taveer Film Market also introduced some exciting new projects, lotus Visual Productions presented ‘NISA’ directed by Ambarien Alqadar, which tell the story of a 28 year old Muslim women facing various challenges in life, At the same time, Sheila Sawhny’s ‘Lone Star Hijra’ shares the inspiring journey of an Indian American transgender woman looking for sisterhood.

    According to Variety Associate director said, “The enthusiasm and response from industry professionals has been remarkable. We look forward to witnessing the journey of the first batch of Tasveer Film Market projects.”

    With so much talent and exciting project the first Tasveer Film Market has laid a strong foundation for the future of South Asian cinema.

    Earlier, actor Fawad Khan is set to make his highly anticipated comeback, and this time he is starring opposite Vaani Kapoor in a new film tilted, ‘Abir Gulaal.’

    The film is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Indian stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures. The producers of the film are Vivek B. Agarawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy.

  • Samantha Irvin: Spotlight on the WWE Ring Announcer

    Samantha Irvin: Spotlight on the WWE Ring Announcer

    Samantha Irvin (Samantha Johnson) is a prominent World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) figure. The wrestling industry is still coping with the unexpected news of her departure from WWE. Irvin has acquired many fans since her debut, becoming a household name in record time after joining WWE in 2021. The US announcer announced her departure a few hours before the most recent episode of WWE’s Monday Night Raw, shocking her followers.

    Samantha expressed her excitement to the audience during a recent WWE event broadcast on Monday night. “It’s been an incredible journey, but it’s time to say goodbye. Thank you all for your support.” She said such words during her farewell post-interaction with her fans. For personal reasons, she opted to cut her professional ties with WWE. Irvin established herself as one of the best announcers throughout her career in the field.

    Early life:

    Samantha Irvin was born on January 9, 1989, in Dennis, Massachusetts. She is a WWE ring announcer and musician. She began studying classical music at the age of four, going on to compete in classical flute at a national level. At 12, she moved with her family to the North End neighborhood of New Bedford, Massachusetts, where Samantha attended Normandin Middle School.

    She has been a fan of professional wrestling since childhood. As part of the New Bedford High School Jazz Choir, she won a gold medal at the International Association of Jazz Educators State Jazz Final. In the mid-2000s, she auditioned for American Idol twice. After graduating in 2007, Samantha Irvin worked as the drama club director for Normandin Middle School.

    At the age of 20, Samantha auditioned for America’s Got Talent.

    Personal Life:

    In 2023, she engaged with Trevor Dean Mann (Ring name Ricochet). She has a daughter from her previous relationship. After engaging in online agony, Samantha and Ricochet finally met. Their phone calls were usually lengthy and filled with excitement. They had been talking for quite a while and instantly clicked; hence, they decided to go to the Grand Canyon for a first date. In January 2023, they decided to take on a substantial career-advancing step.

    According to various sources, she has a net worth of approximately $1m to $1.5m.

    Samantha Irvin Career

    Musical career of Samantha Irvin

    Samantha Irvin performed as the lead female vocalist on the Michael Jackson tribute show thriller from 2011 to 2015. She appeared on America’s Got Talent season 10, auditioning with “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin in 2015, but unfortunately, she was eliminated in the semi-finals.

    Later, Samantha appeared in a show titled “Home” at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford. She released an EP, 27Underground, including the debut single “Jump High.” In 2016, the siblings provided backing vocals. In the same year, she portrayed Betty Rizzo in a production of Grease staged in the New Bedford Festival Theatre. In 2022, Samantha appeared on ‘I Can See Your Voice,’ playing the flute and singing “Good as Hell” on FOX.

    Samantha Irvin

    Samantha’s Professional wrestling career

    WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry introduced her to the wrestling world. In April 2021, Samantha Irvin was hired by WWE as the ring announcer for WWE 205 Live on Peacock. She adopted the name “Samantha Irvin” as the ring name.

    Later, she was promoted to the ring announcer position at WWE SmackDown on FOX in January 2022. She became the ring announcer for WWE Raw on the USA Network in February 2023. She introduced 14 matches at WrestleMania XL in April 2024 and got praise from veteran announcer Michael Buffer for her extraordinary performance.

    On October 21, 2024, Samantha Irvin announced her farewell from WWE via social media.

    She announced this on her Instagram, stating, “WWE Universe, my time has ended as your Monday Night Raw Ring Announcer. I love you all tremendously, and this does not mark the end of my art; I have a lifetime more to share. Thank you to every WWE fan who accepted me. To the Women’s Locker Room: You are the most incredible group of people on this Earth. I am beyond proud to be your colleague and friend. To the Crew & Cameramen: I can’t thank you enough for the encouragement and the laughs. You created such a wonderful, positive atmosphere for me. Love you all.”

    “To the WWE Superstars, past and present: I have thanked you since 1989 and will continue to thank you for entertaining us for the rest of my days. For raising the bar over and over again. For risking your bodies and finding new ways to keep us shocked and wanting more. There is no entertainment like this, and no entertainer can be a WWE superstar. There is more respect for you than I can express. Thank you for making it easy to pour emotion and excitement into your introductions. You are the stars that the stars idolize. It doesn’t get any bigger, and I’m proud to have used my voice to let the world know it,” she wrote.

    “Thank you, Paul Heyman, Michael PS Hayes, & Michael Cole. I will continue to apply what I learned from you to every aspect of my career. Thank you for invigorating my creativity. Thank you, Brian “Road Dogg” James, Scott Armstrong, Gabe Sapolsky, and George Carroll Jr., for giving me my first opportunity to rise to the occasion. Thank you to HHH for trusting me and showcasing me on this platform. Thank you, Mark Henry, for giving me my big break. I hope I made you proud,” Samantha added.

    “Thank you to all the coaches, producers, medical writers, writers, talent relations, makeup, photography, social media, digital, travel department, catering, merchandise, 2K Team, referees, security, and announcement team for everything you did to help me along the way. To my fans, my entire career, I’ve been waiting for you! We are meant to be, and I can prove it. Stay tuned. All my love! And still… Samantha.”

  • Amitabh Bachchan asks question about Imran Khan on Kaun Banega Crorepati

    Amitabh Bachchan asks question about Imran Khan on Kaun Banega Crorepati

    In a short video clip going viral on social media platforms, the Indian entertainment show Kaun Banega Crorepati’s host – Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan- asked a contestant a question about the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan.

    The question was: “Which former Prime Minister of Pakistan was shot at in Wazirabad on 3 November 2022?”

    The contestants are asked a question and then given four options, out of which only one can be the correct option.

    In this question, the four options were Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, and Shaukat Aziz. The contestant chose the second option, which was Imran Khan, and won Rs 3,20,000/- for the correct answer.

    PTI followers are sharing the short footage on social media, and most of them are celebrating the popularity of Imran Khan internationally.

    On November 3 2022, Imran Khan, months after being ousted from the government through a no-confidence motion, was rallying across the country campaigning for the second ‘Azadi March’ against the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government when he was shot at in an attempted assassination in Wazirabad city.

    Khan was at the front of a container-mounted truck along with other PTI leaders and supporters when a gunman fired shots. He was shot in the shin, and thigh of the right leg and was transferred to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Lahore, where he underwent treatment.

    Police arrested the gunman, Muhammad Naveed and uploaded a controversial confession video of the suspect stating that he shot Khan as he was “spreading hatred and misleading the people”, as well as making “blasphemous and anti-religion” remarks.

    Seven people, including former prime minister Imran Khan and other party leaders, were injured, and a party worker was killed in the gun attack.