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Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has come out strongly in support of Diljit Dosanjh, who is facing mounting criticism from extremist elements in India over his latest film, Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Despite condemnation from various film bodies and public figures — some even calling for a ban on his future projects — Naseeruddin Shah came forward in Diljit Dosanjh’s defence. He highlighted that Diljit had no role in the casting decisions and denounced the politically motivated attacks driving the backlash. Taking to social media, Shah addressed the growing backlash and stood by Diljit, saying: “I…

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) on Monday launched the Private Enterprise Innovation and Development Joint Fund, which aims to empower private companies to formally participate in national basic research. Under the fund’s framework, private enterprises will identify critical research challenges based on their specific innovation needs, and the joint fund will sponsor top researchers nationwide to address these defined problems. NSFC Director Dou Xiankang said the fund aims to leverage the foundation’s guiding role by encouraging innovation-driven private enterprises to increase their investment in foundational research. The initiative seeks to concentrate China’s leading scientific resources on core…

China’s asteroid probe Tianwen-2 has captured images of the Earth and moon, which the China National Space Administration (CNSA) released on Tuesday. The CNSA said that the narrow-field-of-view navigation sensor equipped on the probe recently captured the images of Earth and the moon, demonstrating good functional performance. Tianwen-2 probe captured the image of the Earth when it was about 590,000 km away, May 30, 2025. /CNSA Tianwen-2 probe captured the image of the moon when it was about 590,000 km away, May 30, 2025. /CNSA The images released include a photograph of Earth obtained by Tianwen-2 when it was approximately…

The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday underscored the efforts to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance through fostering good conduct. Xi made the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The study session was held a day before the founding anniversary of the CPC. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi conveyed festive greetings to all Party members across the country as he spoke after listening to briefings and participating in discussions that focused on implementing the Party central authorities’…

Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday, declaring their first innings at 820-9 against Durham on the second day of their County Championship clash at the Oval in London. Dom Sibley scored 305 while fellow England internationals Sam Curran (108), Dan Lawrence (178) and Will Jacks (119) pitched in with centuries as Surrey improved on their previous record of 811 scored against Somerset in 1899 at the same venue. Yorkshire’s total of 887 against Warwickshire in 1896 remains the highest total in county cricket, with Surrey’s record the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Umair Shahid is the Arts and Media Manager at the Sahiwal Coal Power Plant, a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and part of the China Huaneng Group. According to official sources, the plant’s Ambassador for Arts and Media, Umair plays a vital role in promoting cultural exchange and strengthening Pakistan-China relations through the power of art. He is the composer and performer of the acclaimed Chinese song “Wo Men Bu Yi Yang” (“We Are Different”), a musical tribute to the enduring “Iron Brotherhood” between Pakistan and China. The song has been performed at…

ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that India cannot impose its will on Pakistan and should reconsider its policies. Speaking at the 52nd Foundation Day ceremony of the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar emphasised Pakistan’s firm commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and regional integrity. He accused India of using the Pulwama false flag incident as a pretext for aggression, to which Pakistan responded swiftly and effectively. He asserted that India cannot unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and condemned India’s attempt to weaponise water. He warned that any violation of the…

LONDON: Diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran cannot resume unless the US rules out further strikes on Iran, its deputy foreign minister told the BBC late Sunday. Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the British broadcaster that the US had signalled it wants to return to the negotiating table, a week after it struck three Iranian nuclear facilities. “We have not agreed to any date, we have not agreed to the modality,” said Takht-Ravanchi. “Right now we are seeking an answer to this question. Are we going to see a repetition of an act of aggression while we are engaging in dialogue?” The US needed…

The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog has said that Iran retains the capability to resume uranium enrichment within months, raising doubts over US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that recent strikes had completely dismantled Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that while the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities caused “severe damage,” they did not eliminate the core infrastructure of the programme. “The capacities they have are there,” Grossi remarked. “They can have, in a matter of months, a few cascades of centrifuges…