Economic problems and political instability are causing skilled professionals in Pakistan, such as doctors and engineers, to leave the country. Around 1.5 million people have moved abroad in the last two years. This brain drain is creating shortages in healthcare, engineering, and IT sectors, becoming a major challenge for Pakistan’s growth and future.
The makers of Yash’s film ‘Toxic’ have revealed a new character poster featuring Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film will release on March 19. Huma looks elegant beside a black Ambassador car. The movie also stars Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Nayanthara, and Tara Sutaria, produced by KVN Productions.
In the Kalasha tribe near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, women can choose their partners freely. If unhappy with their husband, they can live with someone they like. During the December Chawmos festival, young women going with their chosen men is accepted. Gifts or money are given to old and new husbands, showing Kalasha cultural uniqueness.
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck the South Pacific Ocean, the National Center for Seismology reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 67 km, at coordinates 8.93° S, 78.90° W. According to the USGS, it was 36 km west of Puerto Santa, Peru. No damage or casualties have been reported so far, and […]
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu”, directed by Anil Ravipudi, is set for a January 12 worldwide release. With strong buzz, hit songs, and stylish promos, advance bookings have opened early, including grand USA premieres on January 11. Produced by Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments, the film is poised for big openings globally.
The fourth T20 between the India and Sri Lanka women’s teams will be played today in Thiruvananthapuram. India has already won the five-match series 3-0. Sri Lanka has underperformed in the first three matches and hopes to win at least one of the remaining two games to save face. The match starts at 7.00 pm, […]
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka will visit Khammam’s Madhira today. He will lay the foundation stone for the new municipal office building. After that, he will attend events celebrating the 138th anniversary of the Congress party. Several Congress leaders and party workers are expected to take part in the program.
As delivery and contract workers have called for a nationwide strike, online delivery services like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto and Blinkit will be suspended on December 31. Workers are demanding better working conditions, fair wages and social security. With services stopping during New Year celebrations, customers are expressing concern.
Director Sudha Kongara, gearing up for Parasakthi’s Pongal 2026 release, expressed her wish to direct Superstar Rajinikanth in an out-and-out love story like “Muthal Mariyathai”. Headlined by Sivakarthikeyan, the period action drama stars Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan, Rana Daggubati and others, with music by GV Prakash Kumar and a simultaneous Telugu release.
Star actor Vijay Thalapathy’s last film, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ will release on January 9, 2026, in several languages. Directed by H. Vinoth, the audio launch was held in Malaysia but not live streamed. Reports say Z Tamil will air the event on January 4, 2026, at 4:30 PM. The film stars Pooja Hegde and others, with […]
Internet services were restored in Chomu, Jaipur, after the situation returned to normal following violence during an anti-encroachment drive. Clashes injured several police officers, forcing authorities to use tear gas and suspend internet services. Police have detained over 100 people and warned against spreading rumors. Officials said security remains tight.
AP CM Chandrababu is scheduled to visit Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, today, where he will pay respects at the Ramjanmabhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Rama. Special prayers will be conducted during his visit. The trip has attracted attention, as Naidu will be visiting in his capacity as CM, with authorities making necessary arrangements for the event.
Eight wagons of a goods train derailed near Hajipur in Bihar, disrupting rail traffic. Accident relief teams are working to restore the tracks. In separate incidents, a goods train derailed at a SAIL siding in Jharkhand without affecting main lines, while eight elephants were killed after a Rajdhani Express hit them in Assam.
Gautam Adani will inaugurate the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati today. Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar will attend. Funded by Adani under Vidya Pratishthan, the centre reflects his two-decade association with the Pawar family, following his 2022 Baramati visit in Pune district earlier.
Polling for the Film Chamber elections has begun in Hyderabad. Voting will continue until 1 PM. The Manam Panel and the Progressive Panel are contesting. Counting will start at 4 PM. C. Kalyan, Chadalavada and Prasanna Kumar support the Manam Panel, while Suresh Babu, Allu Aravind and Dil Raju back the Progressive Panel.