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Bollywood is buzzing again, and this time the spotlight is on a sharp exchange between actor-director Kangana Ranaut and music maestro AR Rahman. In a fiery social media post, Kangana called Rahman “the most hateful and prejudiced” person she has encountered, accusing him of refusing to meet her for her film Emergency and labeling the project as “propaganda.” Emergency, directed by and starring Kangana, is a historical drama based on India’s Emergency period in the 1970s. Kangana revealed that she had approached Rahman to compose music for the film, hoping his iconic touch would elevate the project. However, she claimed…

Pakistani electricity consumers are facing an overwhelming financial burden as taxes and surcharges make up a significant portion of their monthly power bills. The documents reveal that consumers are paying an average of Rs27 per unit of electricity in the form of various taxes and surcharges. Annually, the government collects around Rs900 billion from electricity users under the head of taxes alone, placing severe pressure on households and businesses. Of the total per-unit cost, approximately Rs8 is charged as direct taxes, while a circular debt surcharge of Rs3.23 per unit is also imposed. In addition, consumers pay Rs15.69 per unit…

Billionaire wealth surged at three times its recent pace last year to reach its highest level on record, deepening economic and political divides that threaten democratic stability, anti-poverty group ​Oxfam said on Monday. In a report timed for the opening of the World Economic ‌Forum in Davos, the charity said the fortunes of global billionaires jumped 16% in 2025 to $18.3 trillion, extending an 81% rise since 2020. The gains happened even as one in four people worldwide struggle to eat regularly and nearly half the global population live in poverty. Oxfam’s study, which draws on academic ‌research and data…

Infinix has expanded its budget smartphone lineup with the launch of the Infinix Note Edge, a sleek new device that combines a slim profile with a large battery and a premium-looking curved display. Despite housing a massive 6,500mAh battery, the Infinix Note Edge measures just 7.2mm in thickness and weighs around 185 grams. The phone features a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Powering the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, paired with…

WhatsApp is developing a long-awaited feature that will bring group voice and video calls to its web client, significantly narrowing the gap between the browser version and its mobile and desktop apps. The feature is still under development and has not yet rolled out to beta testers. However, early indications suggest that users will soon be able to start and join group calls directly through WhatsApp Web, without needing to download or install the desktop application. This update is part of WhatsApp’s broader strategy to make its web experience nearly identical to its mobile and desktop platforms, allowing users to…

The Pakistan Super League has announced sweeping changes to its administrative and player recruitment structure, with the upcoming 11th edition set to mark a major shift in how teams are built and managed. Officials confirmed that in the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League, players will now be selected through an auction system instead of the traditional draft. The move aims to create more balanced squads while allowing players greater earning potential. The auction-based model is expected to increase competitiveness and transparency across franchises. Mentors, brand ambassadors, RTM rule scrapped As part of the restructuring, mentors, brand ambassadors and…

Cricket fans will be able to buy tickets for the much-anticipated Pakistan vs Australia T20 series from today, as excitement builds ahead of the three-match contest in Lahore. Officials confirmed that tickets for the Pakistan-Australia T20 series have gone on sale. Fans can purchase tickets online at pcb.tcs.com.pk, and physically from private courier centers across the country, making access easier for supporters nationwide. The announcement comes days ahead of the opening match, giving fans ample time to plan their visit to the stadium. Ticket prices for different enclosures Ticket prices have been set across multiple categories to cater to a wide range…

Australia will complete their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a three-match T20 international series in Pakistan, all scheduled to be played at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium starting January 29. The Australian men’s cricket team will face Pakistan in a three-game T20 series, with all matches set to be played at Gaddafi Stadium. The matches will take place over four days on January 29, January 31 and February 1. The tour coincides with the finals of Australia’s domestic T20 competition, the Big Bash League. Mitchell Marsh to captain Australian side Experienced batter Mitchell Marsh will captain…

At least 27 members of a leftist guerrilla group in Colombia were killed in clashes with a rival faction in a fight over control of a jungle area in central Colombia, military authorities reported on Sunday. The clashes, which have been the most violent in recent months, occurred in the rural area of the municipality of El Retorno, in the department of Guaviare, 300 km (186 miles) southeast of Bogota, a military source said. The region is strategic for cocaine production and trafficking. The clashes took place between a faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) led by…

A moderate but powerful earthquake shook large parts of northern Pakistan on Monday morning, triggering panic among residents in Gilgit-Baltistan, Peshawar and nearby regions, according to the National Seismological Center. An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck parts of northern Pakistan, the Met Department confirmed. The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers, making the tremors strongly felt across multiple regions. Officials said the epicenter was located in the mountain range of northwest Kashmir, a seismically active zone that frequently experiences earthquakes. Tremors felt in Peshawar, Swat and nearby areas Residents of Peshawar and Swat reported earthquake…