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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Moharram observed on solemn note in Banaganapalle
Banaganapalle, (Nandyal district): The Moharram (Shahadat) observances, marking the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandsons Hasan and Hussain in the Battle of Karbala, concluded solemnly in Banaganapalle on Sunday. The ceremonies, starting June 27, ended with a grand procession reflecting deep mourning and devotion. The Alam (Peer) procession began at Nawab's fort after midday prayers, passing through key areas like post office, Asthanam, circle office, and old bus stand, concluding at Jurre Gattu with ritualistic offerings. Shia community members participated, reciting elegies and performing matam (self-flagellation) with blades to express grief. The Nawab family, including Nawab Mir Fazal Ali Khan and his son Mir Ghulam Ali Khan, joined the event, enhancing its cultural significance. The rites concluded with the ceremonial immersion of the Alams of Hasan, Hussain, and Bibi Fatima at Jurre Gattu, with sacred items preserved in a special box. Cinema halls in Banaganapalle remained closed as a mark of respect. The coalition government supported the observances with a Rs 10 lakh allocation. Roads and Buildings Minister BC Janardhan Reddy inaugurated the ceremonial Alam placement at Nawab's Asthana, highlighting government involvement in this interfaith event, second only to Hyderabad in grandeur. Large crowds from the town and nearby areas attended, showcasing communal harmony. For safety, medical camps were set up at two locations along the procession route, with ambulances available. DSP Srinivasulu, along with Urban and Rural CIs Praveen Kumar, Manjunath Reddy, and CI Prabhakar Reddy from Nandyal, ensured tight security, allowing the event to proceed peacefully.
Business Recorder
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
At least 13 soldiers martyred in Mir Ali attack
PESHAWAR: In a cowardly attack, planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India, and executed by its proxy Fitna al Khwarij, a security forces convoy was targeted on Saturday in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan district, said a statement issued by ISPR here on Saturday. A vehicle borne suicide bomber attempted to explode him on a security forces convoy, who was intercepted by the leading group, foiling his nefarious design. However, in their desperation, the explosive laden vehicle was rammed by the Khwarij into one of the vehicles of the leading group. Resultantly, thirteen brave sons of soil embraced Shahadat. In this tragic and barbaric incident, three innocent civilians including two children and a woman also got severely injured. 18 soldiers martyred in Kalat operation: ISPR Shuhada include Subedar Zahid Iqbal (age: 45 years, resident of district Karak), Havildar Sohrab Khan (age: 39 years, resident of district Naseerabad), Havildar Mian Yousaf (age: 41 years, resident of district Buner), Naik Khitab Shah (age: 34 years, resident of district Lower Dir), Lance Naik Ismail (age: 32 years, resident of district Naseerabad), Sepoy Rohail (age: 30 years, resident of district Mirpurkhas), Sepoy Muhammad Ramzan (age: 33 years, resident of Dera Ghazi Khan), Sepoy Nawab (age: 30 years, resident of district Quetta), Sepoy Zubair Ahmed (age: 24 years, resident of district Naseerabad), Sepoy Muhammad Sahki (age: 31 years, resident of district Dera Ghazi Khan), Sepoy Hashim Abbasi (age: 20 years, resident of district Abbottabad), Sepoy Muddasir Ejaz (age: 25 years, resident of district Layyah), and Sepoy Manzar Ali (age: 23 years, resident of district Mardan). In the ensuing sanitisation operations, Khwarij were pursued and after intense fire exchange, fourteen of them were sent to hell by the security forces. The operations in the area would continue and perpetrators of this heinous and cowardly act will be brought to justice. The statement said that the security forces of Pakistan along with the nation remain steadfast in their resolve to eradicate Indian sponsored terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers and innocent civilians further reinforce our unwavering commitment of safeguarding our nation at all costs. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Four servicemen martyred in Waziristan
Listen to article Four servicemen have been martyred fending off a terrorist attack on a security check post in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa that also left six attackers dead, the military announced on Thursday – the day five terrorists were also eliminated in two separate engagements in Balochistan. "On the night between May 28 and 29, Indian-sponsored khwarij attempted to attack a security forces check-post in general area Shawal, North Waziristan District. The attempt was effectively thwarted by own troops and in ensuing fire exchange, six Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell," the military's media wing said in a statement. However, four servicemen, including a young lieutenant, embraced martyrdom during the intense fire exchange with the attackers. Lieutenant Daniyal Ismail, 24, resident of Mardan district, a brave young officer who was leading his troops from front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with his three men, the ISPR added. The three other martyred soldiers have been identified by the ISPR as Naib Subedar Kashif Raza, 42, resident of Chakwal district; Lance Naik Fiaqat Ali, 35, resident of Haripur district; and Sepoy Muhammad Hameed, 26, resident of Abbottabad district. Meanwhile, security forces neutralised one Indian-sponsored kharji in another encounter in Chitral district. "Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored kharji found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country," the ISPR said, adding that such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve. Separately, security forces killed five India-backed terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on Wednesday, the military's media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in the first operation conducted in Loralai district, four terrorists linked to the India-sponsored group Fitna al Hindustan were killed during an intense exchange of fire. The operation was launched on confirmed intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the area, ISPR said. The terrorists were effectively engaged by the troops, and weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from their possession, it added. The statement shared that the slain individuals were actively involved in several acts of terrorism, including two major attacks on the N-70 highway near Rarasham on August 26, 2024, and February 18, 2025, which resulted in the martyrdom fo of 30 innocent civilians. Security officials said the Indian-sponsored terrorists had long been on the radar of law enforcement agencies and was being relentlessly pursued, it added. In a separate engagement in Kech district, another terrorist was killed during a brief encounter with security forces, ISPR said. The military reiterated its resolve to root out Indian-sponsored terrorism from Pakistani soil, vowing to bring all perpetrators and their facilitators to justice.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Aditya Pancholi spoke about how he fell in love with Kangana Ranaut despite being married to Zarina Wahab; claims he gave her Rs 55 lakh to buy a house
Aditya Pancholi, known for roles in films like 'Dayavaan' and 'Bajirao Mastani,' faced controversy due to his personal life. Despite being married to Zarina Wahab, his relationship with Kangana Ranaut became a focal point. Kangana accused Pancholi of physical abuse, recounting a painful chapter that began when she was 17. Aditya Pancholi comes from a film family that owned Pancholi Arts, once the largest studio in pre-partition Lahore. He began his acting career with the TV show Shahadat in 1985 and rose to fame with Dayavaan in 1988. Over the years, he played key roles in films like Yes Boss, Hameshaa, Baaghi, Race 2, Jai Ho, and Bajirao Mastani. However, his personal life often made more headlines than his film career. A Married Man Linked With Many Actresses The actor is married to former actress Zarina Wahab , and the couple has two children — Sooraj Pancholi and Sana Pancholi. Despite being married, Aditya has often been linked to several Bollywood actresses. Among these, his relationship with Kangana Ranaut drew the most attention. The controversy escalated when Kangana accused him of physical abuse. Living Together & Financial Support When Kangana Ranaut entered the film industry, her relationship with Aditya Pancholi quickly became a hot topic. Despite being married, Aditya reportedly fell in love with Kangana, and the two even began living together. In a 2008 interview with Mumbai Mirror, Aditya claimed he gave her Rs 55 lakh in cash to help her buy a house. Aditya Recalls How It All Began Aditya also spoke about how his relationship with Kangana Ranaut began, describing it as close as that of a husband and wife. He claimed he was building a house for the two of them on Yari Road and that they lived together for three years at a friend's home. Recalling their first meeting, Aditya said he saw her on the road one rainy day when she approached him and introduced herself. He remembered that a mutual friend had once asked him to help her when she arrived in Mumbai. According to him, Kangana kept calling him until he finally agreed to meet. At the time, he said she was a sweet small-town girl, and he eventually fell in love with her. In the same interview, the actor also opened up about a troubling phase in his relationship with Kangana Ranaut. He claimed that during the shooting of Shakalaka Boom Boom, he discovered flirtatious messages sent by her to another actor. Aditya admitted that the messages upset him deeply, especially because she had used similar words with him in the past. He confessed that this led to a violent outburst — the first time he hit her. Despite the fight, he said they eventually made up afterward. Kangana's Painful Account of Abuse Kangana, meanwhile, has openly spoken about the trauma she faced during her relationship with Aditya Pancholi. She has described it as an abusive and painful chapter in her life, which began when she was just 17. Kangana once revealed that Aditya had physically assaulted her so badly that she was left bleeding, and she often tried to escape his control. She also shared that he would stalk her constantly. Hoping for support, Kangana approached Aditya's wife, Zarina Wahab, believing she might help her out of the situation. However, she was disappointed when Zarina not only refused to help but also denied that there was any romantic relationship between Kangana and Aditya. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Suicide bomber targets school bus in Khuzdar
Listen to article At least five people – including three schoolchildren – were martyred and several others injured in a suicide attack targeting a school bus in Khuzdar early Wednesday morning, civil and military officials said. The suspected bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the school bus as it drove past Zero Point near Rakhshan Hotel, Deputy Commissioner Yasir Iqbal Dashti said, adding that the bus was ferrying students to the Army Public School (APS) situated within the Khuzdar cantonment. The vehicle was rigged with more than 30 kilograms of explosives, according to the Bomb Disposal Squad. The military's media wing stated that "three innocent children and two adults have embraced Shahadat" and multiple children have sustained injuries in the "cowardly and ghastly attack planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India and executed by its proxies in Balochistan". The ISPR added that India has unleashed its proxies to spread terror and unrest in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhawa through such heinous and cowardly acts after miserably failing on the battlefield. Soon after the deadly attack, security forces threw a cordon around the area and launched an investigation. Security was tightened in and around Khuzdar following the bombing, with checkpoints established and patrols intensified to prevent further attacks. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti revealed that the intelligence agencies had prior warnings of a proxy strike being plotted by hostile forces. "We could not have imagined such brutality, where innocent schoolchildren would be targeted," he told the media at a hurriedly called presser. "This is the true face of our enemies." Indian proxies are behind this atrocity, the chief minister said, adding that Afghanistan's territory was being used as a launch pad for such attacks aimed at destabilising Balochistan. Balochistan has been in the grip of a deadly separatist insurgency since the killing of Baloch chieftain Nawab Akbar Bugti in a security operation in 2006. The groups involved in the insurgency are being supported, trained, and bankrolled by the India spy agency RAW. "Having failed in the Operation Bunnianum Marsoos and being hunted by military and law enforcement agencies, these Indian terror proxies are being employed as a state tool by India to foment terrorism in Pakistan against soft targets such as innocent children and civilians," added the ISPR. "Use of terrorism as a state policy by Indian political government is abhorrent and reflective of their low morality and disregard for basic human norms," it added. The military further added that planners, abettors and executors of this cowardly Indian-sponsored attack will be hunted down and brought to justice and the heinous face of India will be exposed in front of the entire world. "Pakistan Armed Forces with support of brave Pakistani nation stand united to uproot Indian-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan in its all manifestations." Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir rushed to Quetta on an emergency visit where they received a briefing on the Khuzdar attack, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. The premier condemned the terrorist attack and expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of innocent children and their teachers. He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and directed authorities to identify and hold those responsible accountable. President Asif Zardari also denounced the attack as a human rights violation and extended condolences to the bereaved families. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said that "the deliberate targeting of schoolchildren - innocent noncombatants in every sense - is a red line that must never be crossed. This act violates the most basic tenets of humanity and international humanitarian law," it said in a statement. "The state has an obligation to uphold law and order by strengthening civilian institutions and the rule of law - not through indiscriminate kinetic responses," it added while calling for the immediate identification and prosecution of the perpetrators and their enablers through lawful means. The HRCP also stressed the urgent need for a meaningful political dialogue to address the deep-rooted problems of representation, governance, and resource distribution in Balochistan. Condemnations also poured in from different countries. The United States denounced the murder of innocent children "beyond comprehension." In a statement shared on microblogging site X (formerly Twitter), the US Embassy in Islamabad expressed deep sorrow over the attack and extended solidarity with the victims and their families. "No child should ever fear going to school," US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker was reported as saying in the statement. "We stand with those in Pakistan working to end this violence." Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong also offered "deepest condolences" to the victims' families and sincere sympathy to the injured. "We strongly condemn this terrorist attack, express our deepest condolences to the deceased and sincere sympathy to the injured and the bereaved families," the envoy said at a ceremony marking the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. "China opposes all forms of terrorism and will continue to firmly support Pakistan in advancing counter-terrorism operations, maintaining social stability, and protecting the safety of the people." Officials say that India has been frustrated after its defeats on the military and diplomatic fronts during the recent confrontation with Pakistan – and now it has activated its proxy terrorists to unleash chaos in the country. India considers itself the regional hegemon, but DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said in a TV interview earlier this week that: "Pakistan will never bow down to Indian hegemony ... the sooner they [India] realise this, the better it will be for regional and global peace." (With additional input from News Desk)
