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  • Netflix, Red Chillies issued court summons in Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit

    Netflix, Red Chillies issued court summons in Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit

    The Delhi High Court has issued summons to streaming giant Netflix and Shah Rukh Khan’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment in connection with a defamation suit filed by former Indian Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede.

    The case concerns Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, the Netflix series Ba***ds of Bollywood, which Wankhede claims maligns his reputation and distorts the facts of a high-profile investigation he led.

    Wankhede rose to prominence during the 2021 arrest of Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, in a drugs-related case that later fell apart due to lack of evidence. In his suit, Wankhede alleges that the Netflix series includes a dramatized scene closely resembling Aryan Khan’s arrest, a depiction he says is a deliberate attempt to target and defame him.

    In the scene in question, a policeman chanting “Sachamay Jaidaiv” arrests a man smoking a drug-laced cigarette. When the man claims he is not from Bollywood and points to another individual, the officer proceeds to arrest the second person solely for standing near the drug user. Wankhede argues that the portrayal is a thinly veiled reference to his handling of Aryan Khan’s case, implying misconduct and abuse of authority.

    The court had flagged procedural issues with Wankhede’s original petition, deeming it not maintainable in its then form. After the former NCB officer amended his plea, the court has now formally moved forward with the matter by summoning all involved parties to respond to the allegations.

    The court has directed Netflix, Red Chillies Entertainment, and other associated respondents to file their replies before the next hearing.

  • Imran Khan orders sacking Gandapur as KP chief minister, potential successor named: reports

    Imran Khan orders sacking Gandapur as KP chief minister, potential successor named: reports

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has decided to remove party leader Ali Amin Gandapur as the chief minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports quoted Bushra Bibi’s lawyer Rai Salman as saying on Wednesday.

    According to sources, the decision was taken in light of CM Gandapur’s recent tussle with jailed Khan’s sister Aleema Khan over the latter’s alleged interference in the affairs of the party as well as the provincial government.

    PTI lawmaker in the KP Assembly Sohail Afridi is reportedly the top contender for the slot of the provincial chief executive, sources told The Current.

    It merits a mention that the development comes a week after Khan told Gandapur and his sister to avoid issuing public statements against each other.


     
    The instructions were conveyed by PTI Senator Ali Zafar as Imran also urgently summoned CM Gandapur for a meeting at Adiala Jail.


     
    Addressing speculation during a media briefing outside the jail, Zafar had said that the jailed former premier’s urgent summon for Gandapur was for a meeting and not a reprimand.

    He had also dismissed reports of Gandapur’s sacking.


      
    Prior to Khan’s message, CM Gandapur had accused Aleema of creating a divide within the party and alleged that she was being facilitated by the Military Intelligence (MI) and “establishment”.


     
    “Imran Khan is my leader and I am loyal to him. It is my right to convey the truth to him … I made him aware of all that has been happening [during my meeting with him yesterday],” he had said in a video statement.


     
    The KP CM had also revealed conveying to the party founder that Aleema had a big role in dividing the party and some members being discredited. He had also alleged that no steps were being taken for Khan’s release.

    “Instead, there is groupism in party which some people are using to serve their own interests.”


     
    He had alleged that Aleema was in contact with “vloggers” working to create divide in the party. “And instead of stopping them… she is provoking them. And Hafeezullah Niazi sahib refers to Aleema Khan as the prime minister in his articles. He writes that she should become the party chairperson,” he had alleged.

  • ‘We invested a lot in Imran Khan… he did not perform as expected,’ Azaz Syed quotes Israeli diplomat as saying

    ‘We invested a lot in Imran Khan… he did not perform as expected,’ Azaz Syed quotes Israeli diplomat as saying

    Journalist and YouTuber Azaz Syed has quoted an Israeli diplomat as claiming that they “invested a lot in” former ousted prime minister (PM) Imran Khan who “did not perform as expected”.

    As per the details, a viral clip has shown the journalist claiming that an Israeli diplomat, at an event abroad, told him how their government established contacts with the former premier.

    “We, in Israel, invested a lot in Imran Khan and had high expectations from him, but he did not perform as expected,” Azaz quoted the diplomat as saying while appearing on TV Today. He went on to claim that Khan deliberately avoided openly condemning Israel because of his past association with ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith’s family.

    It may be noted that the claims come amid a fierce battle between social media activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) since after JI chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman criticised Khan for his silence on Israel’s Gaza genocide.

    The spat began when Naeem was questioned why Khan, despite using social media regularly from Adiala Jail, had not spoken out against Israel. The JI chief’s remarks triggered a wave of reaction from PTI’s digital platforms, which accused the JI leader of hypocrisy and acting at the behest of the establishment.

    The dispute escalated into tit-for-tat trending hashtags on social media, prompting both the PTI and JI to issue formal statements.

    The PTI dismissed Naaem’s criticism as “absurd, malicious and a desperate attempt to please the establishment”, reminding the JI that just months ago, their party chief had sought a meeting with PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan regarding a pro-Palestine march, which the PTI had supported unconditionally.

    They also accused JI of selective activism, responding to which JI accused the PTI of twisting Hafiz Naeem’s remarks and misleading its supporters.

  • Indians troll Deepika Padukone for wearing hijab in advertisement

    Indians troll Deepika Padukone for wearing hijab in advertisement

    Indian bhakts keep on trolling anyone who dares to offend their sensibilities. Bollywood A-lister Deepika Padukone has found herself at the center of a trolling campaign for wearing a hijab while promoting Abu Dhabi tourism with her husband Ranveer Singh.

    One Hindutva extremist user shared pictures of the advertisement and reminded her of her previous campaign: “Remember Deepika Padukone’s video ‘My Choice’? ‘To wear a Bindi or not, my choice. I decide the clothes I wear’. Now Deepika Padukone has made video promoting Abu Dhabi tourism wearing Hijab.”

    He questioned: “What happened to ‘My Choice’?”

    One user shared a picture of Indian actress and politician Smriti Irani from her Madinah visit standing in an Indian traditional saree and tillak, saying: “This is @smriti Irani in Madinah.”

    “Choice has a price tag,” one troll wrote. Another agreed, saying: “For people like these MONEY is the only choice. Baaki sab bakwaas hai. India ki public ko sab bewakoof banate rehte hai. Isne bhi bana liya to kya hi naya kiya. (Rest is rubbish, everyone make fools out of Indian public. She has done the same, what’s new it?)”

    One user lashed out at the actors, saying: “These actors are hypocrites and worse humans!”

    However, many of her fans came to her defense.

    A fan wrote: “What’s your problem sir, anyone can do anything as per their wish.”

    “Bro, same logic, it’s her choice now too,” another added.

    One user pointed out: “Because you cannot enter Sheikh Zayed mosque without a hijab.”

    “ITS HER CHOICE,” one simply shut the debate.

    “My Choice” is a Vogue India campaign that sparked debates on feminism in India, while the new advertisement shows her in modest attire, wearing a Hijab for Abu Dhabi tourism advertisement with Ranveer Singh.

  • Triple trouble for India as Pakistan set to receive AIM-120 missiles from US; China to sell 20 new jets to Bangladesh

    Triple trouble for India as Pakistan set to receive AIM-120 missiles from US; China to sell 20 new jets to Bangladesh

    As India struggles to grapple with isolation and the loss of regional stature after the crushing defeat against Pakistan in May’s military clashes, Islamabad is set to receive AIM-120 missiles from a United States (US) based defence firm while Bangladesh is planning to buy 20 new jets from China.

    According to reports, Raytheon will supply Pakistan with advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) following a contract modification that added the country to the list of buyers, whereas Bangladesh is preparing to purchase 20 Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets by 2027 to modernise its air force and strengthen national defence.

    The developments, experts say, could spell trouble for India and challenge its approach towards regional relations as the trilateral convergence by Pakistan, China and Bangladesh could have serious implications for New Delhi’s security while disrupting regional balance of power.

    As per the details of the defence deals, the US-made missiles are equipped on F-16 Falcons operated by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

    The same missiles were also reportedly used in February 2019 when the PAF conducted Operation Swift Retort and shot down two Indian Air Force (IAF) jets that had intruded into Pakistani airspace over Kashmir.

    While the development comes amid improving ties between Pakistan and the US, Bangladesh’s deal with China, valued at approximately $2.20 billion, is also turning heads. The deal will cover training, maintenance and other related expenses and add to the Bangladesh Air Force’s current strength of 212 aircraft, including 44 fighter jets — 36 of which are Chinese-made F-7s.

    It merits a mention that the deals come months after it was reported that senior officials from Pakistan, Bangladesh and China have vowed to enhance trilateral cooperation in various sectors such as trade, investment, health, education and maritime affairs among others.

    Pakistan and Bangladesh are both part of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which aims to connect Asia, Africa and Europe. China envisions the BRI to be a global network of roads, railways, ports, energy pipelines and trade corridors that strengthens Beijing’s trade ties with other regions for the benefit of its economy. 

    Pakistan and China are historic allies while strained ties between Islamabad and Dhaka have started to improve since the ouster of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina last year.

  • Javeria Saud hit obnoxious fan with her handbag

    Javeria Saud hit obnoxious fan with her handbag

    Actress and television host Javeria Saud does not hold back if confronted with bad behaviour, even if the perpetrator is a fan.

    She recently opened up about a disturbing experience with a persistent admirer who showed up at her home every day.

    Speaking on the comedy talk show Mazaaq Raat, Javeria shared a personal incident from the early days of her career, before she got married. She said that since she had already started acting in television dramas by then, many people recognized her.

    “During those days, there was a fan who began coming to my house every single day,” she revealed. “Whenever I returned home, he would be standing at the gate, sometimes with flowers, other times with gifts.”

    Javeria highlighted how, at that time, young women often felt scared by such behavior, although, in her view, it was the stalker who should have been afraid.

    “Girls used to be scared of these things, but in reality, the one doing it should feel fear,” she said. “But due to family pressure and societal norms, girls would stay quiet and try to ignore it.”

    She went on to describe the turning point in the incident, “I didn’t say anything to him as long as he remained silent. But one day, he finally spoke to me and said something like, ‘You act all innocent, as if you don’t know who I’m here for. I’m your biggest fan.’”

    That’s when Javeria decided she had had enough. “I grabbed my handbag, which was full of makeup and other things, and swung it right at his face,” she recalled. “I told him, ‘You’ve made a spectacle out of this! You’ve been coming here every day for three months. Everyone in the neighborhood is watching this nonsense.’”

    She further disclosed that the fan used to sit in an abandoned house right next to hers, which made it difficult for anyone to remove him from the area.

    Eventually, when her family found out about the situation, they took action. “My father and uncle investigated who he was and went to his family to lodge a complaint,” she said.

    She also recalled she had to leave her acting career due workplace mistreatment issues.

    Javeria Saud’s story sheds light on the uncomfortable and often unspoken challenges female celebrities can face, even in their personal spaces. In a recent interview, actor Faysal Quraishi also shed light on workplace harassment, saying: “If a girl faces harassment at work, like being called into an office unnecessarily, many stay silent out of fear. They’re worried they’ll lose their job, which they may have gotten after great difficulty. But these small incidents can snowball into bigger issues later,” he emphasized.

    He went on to say: “Families must support their daughters. If they face such situations, it’s critical they speak up. Either leave the job or take a stand against the harasser. But they should not suffer in silence.” He stressed the need for awareness and communication at home, stating, “Nothing helps more than knowing your family stands with you.”

  • NBA returns to China with pre-season games after six-year break

    NBA returns to China with pre-season games after six-year break

    The NBA is returning to China after six years with Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns set to play two sold-out pre-season games in Macau on Friday and Sunday.

    The league had been absent from China since 2019 when a tweet by then-Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong led Beijing to suspend ties with the NBA.

    The fallout caused major financial losses with commissioner Adam Silver saying the league lost “hundreds of millions of dollars.”

    China remains one of the NBA’s biggest markets with over 125 million basketball players in the country. Fans continued to follow the league through unofficial channels even when broadcasts were banned.

    NBA’s Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum said the league still supports its community’s right to express opinions, including on China, and said it worked closely with the US State Department for international guidance.

    The two matches in Macau will take place at the Venetian Arena, part of the Las Vegas Sands group.

    Sports industry analyst Mark Dreyer said the NBA’s decision to return to China through Macau was a “smart move” and a “soft landing”, noting that the league has a contract to host two games annually in the region.

    Many fans in China said they are eager to watch basketball without politics. “Politics should not be a part of basketball,” said He Xixuan, a 26-year-old construction worker.

    “If everyone focuses on sports, it can be good for both sides.”

  • Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda dies days after motorcycle crash

    Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda dies days after motorcycle crash

    Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, aged 35, died on Wednesday after sustaining severe head and spinal injuries in a motorcycle accident on September 27 near Baddi in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district in India.

    According to Indian media outlets, the crash occurred when stray bulls forced him to swerve while riding toward Chandigarh, leading to the severely injured Rabbit being airlifted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where he remained on a ventilator for 11 days.

    Fortis Hospital has said in a statement, “Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda passed away at 10:55 AM on October 8, 2025, at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. He was admitted on September 27, 2025, in an extremely critical condition following a road accident that caused severe spinal injuries and brain damage. Despite extensive medical support and continuous monitoring by the Critical Care and Neurosurgery teams, he succumbed to multiple organ failure this morning. Our deepest condolences to his family and fans.”

    Tributes from celebrities like Harbhajan Singh, actor B N Sharma and politicians including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann poured in. The incident underscores ongoing road safety challenges from stray animals and poor infrastructure in India.

    Hailing from Pona village in Ludhiana’s Jagraon, Rajvir Jawanda was a celebrated Punjabi singer known for hits such as Tu Dis Penda, Khush Reha Kar, Sardari, Surname, Afreen, Landlord, Down to Earth, and Kangani.

    Jawanda was also active in Punjabi cinema, appearing in films like Subedar Joginder Singh (2018), Jind Jaan (2019), and Mindo Taseeldarni (2019). His performances were often praised for a natural charm and authenticity.

  • Court issues bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan

    Court issues bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan

    An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has issued bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan in a case related to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) November 26 protest.

    According to reports, judge Amjad Ali Shah heard the case registered at Sadiqabad Police Station against Aleema and ten others on Wednseday. While other accused appeared in court, Aleema Khan did not.

    Her lawyers, Faisal Malik and Hasnain Sanbal, submitted a request seeking exemption from appearance, but the court rejected the plea.

    During the hearing, prosecutor Zaheer Shah argued that the lawyers had not submitted Aleema’s power of attorney and therefore could not file the exemption request on her behalf.

    The court then issued bailable arrest warrants for Aleema and adjourned the hearing till October 11.

  • ‘Girls need financial independence’; Faysal Quraishi on women taking breaks from work

    ‘Girls need financial independence’; Faysal Quraishi on women taking breaks from work

    It’s no secret that the entertainment industry is a cutthroat place, especially for women. In a recent interview, veteran Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi shed light on why many female actors in the entertainment industry take extended breaks from their careers. He pointed to the disproportionate burden of family responsibilities and societal expectations as key reasons behind the pauses.

    Addressing a commonly asked question about why men tend to work longer in the industry than women, Quraishi said: “Women usually take on more household and childcare responsibilities. Girls need security and, of course, financial independence too,” he explained. “Look at Sunita Marshall and her husband Hassan, they are working as equals while raising their children well. Javeria Saud took a break to focus on her family and later returned to acting. Savera Nadeem also stepped away from the screen for some time before making a comeback. Many actresses take such breaks due to the responsibilities placed on them after marriage.”

    When asked if he would be supportive of his wife choosing to work, Quraishi responded candidly: “I don’t stop anyone from working. It’s their choice and they are the decision-makers of their own lives. If someone comes to me for advice, I can present two options, but if they’ve already made a decision, I respect that. I never pressure my wife about anything, and I don’t think anyone should. A healthy relationship is built on mutual respect and freedom.”

    Speaking about his latest drama Case No. 9, the actor praised writer and journalist Shahzeb Khanzada for crafting a bold and meaningful story.

    “Shahzeb has written a brilliant script and worked very hard. He even underwent neck treatment during the process but completed the script. A good drama or film is shaped by the producer, who brings the right team together,” he said.

    Quraishi also addressed the often-taboo topic of workplace harassment faced by women, especially in conservative households where simply getting permission to work can be challenging.

    “If a girl faces harassment at work, like being called into an office unnecessarily, many stay silent out of fear. They’re worried they’ll lose their job, which they may have gotten after great difficulty. But these small incidents can snowball into bigger issues later,” he emphasized.

    He went on to say: “Families must support their daughters. If they face such situations, it’s critical they speak up. Either leave the job or take a stand against the harasser. But they should not suffer in silence.”

    He stressed the need for awareness and communication at home, stating, “Nothing helps more than knowing your family stands with you.”

    Ending on a note of optimism about his upcoming drama, Quraishi said, “Audiences will be surprised by plot developments. There are characters and themes in Case No. 9 that have never been explored in the Pakistani industry before and they are necessary.”