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Shraddha Kapoor to feature in Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR’s ‘War 2’?

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Bollywood starlet Shraddha Kapoor is reportedly in talks with the makers of Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR starrer ‘War 2’ for a special song. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Still basking on the enormous success of ‘Stree 2’ with some big-budget movie offers on her table, Shraddha Kapoor is yet to treat her fans with any official announcement of her next project. Earlier reports suggested that she was approached by the makers of Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’ for a special item song with the South Indian superstar, however, she was later replaced by young starlet Sreeleela as the negotiations with Kapoor didn’t work out. However, there is a new buzz in the media now that the ‘Stree 2’ star is in talks with ‘War 2’ makers, for a special number with both the lead heroes of the films, Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. Besides the superstars, the YRF Spy Universe’s action thriller, helmed by director Ayan Mukerji, stars Kiara Advani as the female lead opposite Roshan.  

Matric, inter students to get grace marks under new grading system

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KARACHI: A sigh of relief for matric and intermediate students in Pakistan with the new grading system introduced by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), ARY News reported. The passing marks have been increased from 33% to 40%, and students will now receive up to 5 grace marks, which can be applied to a maximum of two subjects. However, if a student fails in a third subject, these grace marks won’t be applicable. Initially, there was a proposal to increase the grace marks to 7, but it was rejected by the majority of member at the IBCC meeting. The new system will reduce competition among students and alleviate stress associated with achieving high scores. The assessment framework will standardize nationwide examinations, providing equal educational opportunities for all students. Read more: New grading system for matric, Inter students introduced The development came after the Sindh government announced a new grading system for matric and inter students, replacing the

Pakistan ‘reports’ over 20,000 dengue cases in 2024

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported over 20,000 dengue cases in the ongoing year of 2024, ARY News reported on Wednesday, quoting sources within the NIH. According to the report compiled by the National Institute of Health (NIH), Pakistan has reported 20,057 dengue cases from  January 1 to November 15. The sources said 10 people lost their lives due to dengue during the same period. The NIH sources told ARY News that Sindh and GB did not share the data regarding dengue cases so far. As per a breakup of the cases, Balochistan remains on top with 6,958 dengue cases, while Punjab stands second with 5,405 dengue cases and eight deaths. In 2024, KP reported 3,649 dengue cases and two deaths, while AJK registered 245 cases. FATA reported 46 cases and Islamabad registered 3,754 dengue cases. Read more: Karachi: Govt announces campaign to combat dengue Preventive measures to protect yourself from dengue Wear long sleeves and use repellents to avoid mosquito bites Avoid going outside aft

Shah Rukh Khan announces Aryan Khan’s debut web series on Netflix

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Streaming giant Netflix and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan announced the debut web series of his son Aryan Khan as a director and creator. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here In a social media post on Tuesday evening, Netflix India officially announced the debut web series of Aryan Khan, the firstborn son of Shah Rukh Khan, to be streamed on the portal next year. The yet-to-be-titled, ‘one-of-a-kind series’ about Bollywood is produced by SRK’s wife Gauri Khan, whereas, Aryan serves as director and creator on the project. “Witness Bollywood like never before… on Netflix,” the streamer wrote. Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment partners with Netflix for the series.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) While more details about the cast of the ‘multi-genre’ show are yet to be revealed, it is said to be set against the backdrop of the glitzy film industry and ‘promises an unabashed, entertain

Illegal farm fires fuel Indian capital’s smog misery

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NEW DELHI: The illegal burning of farm fields in northern India reached a record high this season, fuelling a toxic smog choking millions including in the capital New Delhi, government monitors said Tuesday. The northern state of Punjab — an agriculture hub often dubbed as “India’s wheat bowl” — recorded 1,251 farm fires on Monday, according to the government-run Punjab Remote Sensing Centre. Tens of thousands of farmers around the capital in Punjab and Haryana states burn their crop residue at the start of every winter, clearing fields from recently harvested rice to make way for wheat. The practice is banned but law enforcement is lax, and it remains the cheapest and quickest way for farmers to prepare their fields for the next growing season. India is the world’s biggest exporter of rice and a major exporter of wheat. Since September, Punjab has recorded 9,655 farm fires. The previous highest number on a single day was 730, which was recorded on November 8. On Monday, when th

Rizwan, Naseem ‘dropped’ as Pakistan unveil playing XI against Australia 

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HOBART: Pakistan has unveiled its playing XI for the third and final T20I against Australia at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, ARY News reported. Ahead of the final T20I, Pakistan has dropped its key players including the skipper Muhammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah. In the absence of Rizwan, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha who was named vice-captain of the team will lead the men in green in the final clash whereas Haseebullah and Jahandad Khan will replace  Rizwan and Pakistan’s star pacer Naseem Shah. The third and final T20I between Pakistan and Australia will start at at 1:00 PM PST (7 PM AEST), at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart today. The key changes in the team came after Australia thumped Pakistan in the second T20I and attained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Australia opted to go with an unchanged side, that defeated Pakistan in the rain-effect first T20I in Brisbane. Meanwhile, Pakistan replaced Haseebullah Khan with left

Pak govt releases May 9 riot footage, demands apology from Imran Khan’s PTI: Reports

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