Month: April 2025

Maddock Films celebrated its 20th anniversary with a star-studded party attended by several Bollywood celebrities in Mumbai on Monday.

The production house, which has produced some of the most popular films, including ‘Stree’, ‘Bhediya’, and ‘Chhaava’, hosted the event to mark two decades in the industry.

The event was attended by several B-town celebs, including Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, RajKummar Rao, and Sidharth Malhotra, who showed up in their stylish best.

Shraddha Kapoor kept it simple and chic in a white crew-neck T-shirt paired with navy blue wide-legged jeans. She completed the look with a colorful layered necklace, dainty earrings, and sneakers.

On the other hand, Ananya Panday, who was also at the event, chose a relaxed yet stylish outfit. She wore a black sleeveless bodysuit with grey-washed cargo pants and black pumps. Her makeup was minimal, matching the overall easy vibe of her outfit.

Rashmika Mandanna turned heads in a deep berry strapless gown. The gown featured a plunging neckline and a figure-hugging shape. She added statement earrings and strappy heels, keeping her look elegant and glamorous.

One of the most adorable moments of the night was when siblings Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan arrived together in matching black outfits.

Meanwhile, recently produced film by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films was ‘Chhaava’, which starred Vicky Kaushal and was released on February 14 this year.

Chhaava has become Kaushal’s highest-earning film, surpassing his previous blockbusters: Uri: The Surgical Strike, Raazi, Sam Bahadur, and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. (ANI)

Social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, who is popularly known as The Rebel Kid, has shared an Instagram post with screenshots of rape, acid attack and death threats.

She has been in the news in connection with the controversy regarding India’s Got Latent.

After deleting her posts, she has now made a comeback and shared an Instagram post with screenshots of the comments that people left on her posts. While some gave her rape and death threats, the others threatened her of acid attack.

She wrote in the caption, “and that’s not even 1%”

In February, Maharashtra Cyber Cell recorded the statement of social media influencer Apoorva Makhija after the controversy regarding India’s Got Latent.

The show came under intense scrutiny after controversial remarks were made by Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode.

Allahbadia’s comment about a contestant involving their parents quickly went viral and was met with widespread criticism on social media.

The podcaster later issued a public apology, acknowledging that his comments were not only inappropriate but also lacked humour.

“My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry,” Allahbadia said in his apology.

He also addressed concerns about his influence on younger audiences, promising to use his platform more responsibly in the future. “Family is the last thing that I would ever disrespect,” he added.

Comedian Samay Raina appeared before the Guwahati Crime Branch on April 6, Saturday in connection with the case filed against him for allegedly promoting obscenity and vulgar content through his YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent. ‘

On February 10, Guwahati Police had registered an FIR against certain YouTubers and social Influencers, namely Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina and others for promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussion in a show titled “India’s Got Latent”.

Guwahati Crime Branch had registered a case vide Cyber PS case no 03/2025 under sections – 79/95/294/296 of BNS 2023 read with Sec 67 of IT Act, 2000, read with Section 4/7 of Cinematograph Act 1952 read with Section 4/6 of Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.

Earlier, YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, who is also one of the alleged accused in the case, along with influencer Apoorva Makhija, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina and others, also appeared before the Guwahati Crime Branch to record his statement. (ANI)

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu and asked her to ensure that candidates selected through fair means are allowed to continue as school teachers in West Bengal.

In a letter dated April 7, Rahul Gandhi said that the delegation from the Shikshak Shikshika Adhikar Mancha asked him to write to President Murmu and sought her intervention in the matter of thousands of qualified school teachers in West Bengal who have lost their jobs following the judiciary’s cancellation of the teacher recruitment process.

“I hope this letter finds you well; I write to request your intervention in the case of thousands of qualified school teachers in West Bengal who have lost their jobs due to the judiciary’s cancellation of the teacher recruitment process. A delegation from the Shikshak Shikshika Adhikar Mancha (IX-X), a platform for affected teachers, apprised me of the matter and specifically requested that I write to you. A copy of their representation is attached,” Rahul Gandhi stated in the letter.

“The Calcutta High Court found serious irregularities in teacher recruitment and declared the entire process null and void. On April 3, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court judgment. Since the verdict, the teachers, as well as staff who stand to be terminated, have almost given up hope of any redressal,” he added.

The LoP further said that both judgements found that some candidates were untainted- selected through fair means- and some were tainted- selected through unfair means.

“Both tainted and untainted teachers have lost their jobs. Any crime committed during recruitment should be condemned, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. However, treating teachers selected through fair means on par with tainted teachers is a serious injustice,” Rahul Gandhi said

He further said that the most untainted teachers have served for nearly a decade.

“Terminating them will force lakhs of students into classrooms without adequate teachers. Their arbitrary termination will destroy their morale and motivation to serve, and deprive their families of what is often the sole source of income. Madam, you have served as a teacher yourself. I am sure you understand the enormous human cost of this injustice-to the teachers, their families and their students. I request you to kindly consider their request favourably and urge the government to intervene in the matter to ensure that candidates selected through fair means are allowed to continue,” Rahul Gandhi said.

On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with teachers who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court verdict and alleged that there is a “conspiracy” going on to destroy the education system.

“There is a conspiracy going on to destroy the education system. Teachers of classes 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th are the gateways to higher education…Many (teachers) are gold medalists, they have achieved great results in their lives, and you are calling them thieves. You are calling them incompetent. Who gave you this right? Who is playing this game?” Mamata Banerjee said.

She further said that as long as she is alive, she is not going to let any deserving person lose their job.

“The Supreme Court has not given the list of deserving and ineligible. The state government did not get the opportunity to separate this list. Abhishek Manu Singhvi had fought the case on behalf of the student and we had supported him. Now Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Kapil Sibal, Kalyan Banerjee, Prashant Bhushan, and Rakesh Dwivedi have been asked to look into this matter on behalf of the state government,” she added.

Earlier, on April 3, the Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court’s decision to quash the recruitment of more than 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff by the West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) in 2016 for the state-run and aided schools.

The bench of Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar found that the selection process carried out by the West Bengal SSC was based on large-scale manipulations and fraud.

“In our opinion, this is a case wherein the entire selection process has been vitiated and tainted beyond resolution. Manipulations and frauds on a large scale, coupled with the attempted cover-up, have dented the selection process beyond repair and partial redemption. The credibility and legitimacy of the selection are denuded”, the apex court bench stated in its judgement.

The top court’s verdict came on a petition filed by the West Bengal government that challenged an April 2022 order of the Calcutta High Court which had cancelled the recruitment of more than 25,000 teachers and other staff for state-run and aided schools. The top court had reserved its verdict in the matter on February 10. (ANI)

As the 84th AICC national convention and CWC meeting convened today in Ahmedabad, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a veiled attack on the BJP, stated that attention is being diverted from the basic issues of the country by creating “communal division.”

At the opening ceremony of the AICC convention, Kharge said, “Today, attention is being diverted from the basic issues of the country by doing Communal Division. On the other hand, Oligarchic Monopoly is on the path of controlling the governance by capturing the resources of the country.”

The Congress President further said that a “conspiracy” is being carried out in the nation regarding several national heroes, including that of bilateral ties between former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Kharge said, “Friends, for the last many years, a well-planned conspiracy has been carried out regarding many national heroes. An atmosphere is being created against the Congress party, which has a glorious history of serving and fighting for the country for 140 years. This work is being done by those people who have nothing to show as their achievements. They have nothing to show as their contribution in the freedom struggle.”

Taking on the BJP, the Congress President stated that they are conspiring to show that Nehru and Patel were against each other, but to contrast, both leaders shared a good relationship.

He said, “They conspire to show the relationship between Sardar Patel and Pandit Nehru as if both the heroes were against each other. Whereas the truth is that they were two sides of the same coin. Many incidents and documents are witness to their cordial relationship. I would especially like to mention a speech by Sardar Patel at the Gujarat Vidyapeeth in 1937. At that time, Nehruji was the President of the Congress, and the youth of Gujarat wanted Nehruji to be called to campaign in the provincial elections.”

“Sardar Patel said on 7 March 1937 that “The day Gujarat proves its loyalty to the Congress by becoming victorious in this election movement, we will welcome Congress President Nehruji with flowers and welcome him with open hearts.” You can understand how much Sardar Patel loved Nehruji from this. On 14 October 1949, Sardar Patel had said in his felicitation book for Nehruji that “No one knows better than me the tireless efforts Nehruji has made for the country in the last two difficult years. During this time, I have seen him grow old very fast due to the burden of heavy responsibilities. These things are recorded in the public record. There was correspondence between the two almost every day. Nehruji used to take his advice on all matters,” Kharge stated.

Highlighting their relationship, Kharge said, “Nehruji had immense respect for Patel sahab. If he had to take some advice, he himself would go to Patelji’s house. For Patelji’s convenience, CWC meetings were held at his residence.”

Targeting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), The Congress leader stated that Patel was against RSS and even banned that organisation.

He said, “Sardar Patel’s ideology was contrary to the ideas of RSS. He had even banned RSS. But it is laughable that today the people of that organization claim Sardar Patel’s legacy. Gandhiji and Sardar Patel played an important role in making Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar a member of the Constituent Assembly.”

Speaking on the AICC convention which is being convened in Gujarat, Kharge stated that three great personalities born on the land of Gujarat made the name of Congress famous all over the world.

The Congress President said, “This year is the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi becoming the Congress President. In December 1924, the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi became the President in the Belagavi Congress session of my home state Karnataka. We celebrated this centenary in Karnataka on 26 December. Friends, three great personalities born on the land of Gujarat made the name of Congress famous all over the world. Dadabhai Naoroji, Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – all of them were the Presidents of our Congress Party.”

He added, “Gandhiji gave us the weapon of truth and non-violence against injustice. This is such a strong ideological weapon that no power can stand before it. Just as Champaran Satyagraha was successful under the leadership of Gandhiji and it helped in establishing the roots of Congress in every village, similarly Bardoli Satyagraha and other farmer movements led by Sardar Patel in Gujarat are immortal in history.”

Kharge further stated that Congress will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Ptale with great enthusiasm.

He said, “This year on 31st October is the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patelji. Nehruji used to call him “founder of unity of India”. We will celebrate his 150th birth anniversary with great enthusiasm across the country. Sardar Saheb was the President of Congress. The resolutions on fundamental rights passed in Karachi Congress under his leadership are the soul of Indian Constitution. Sardar Patel was the President of the important ‘Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and excluded areas’ of the Constituent Assembly.”

Kharge went on say, “Dr. Ambedkar himself said in his last speech in the Constituent Assembly on 25 November 1949 that “The Constitution could not have been made without the cooperation of the Congress Party.”

Attacking RSS, the Congress president said, “But when the Constitution was made, the RSS criticized Gandhiji, Pandit Nehru, Dr. Ambedkar and the Congress a lot. The Constitution and the effigies of these leaders were burnt at Ramlila Maidan. It was also said that the Constitution was not inspired by Manuwadi ideals.”

Criticising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre, the Congress leader alleged that they have “insulted” Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar by lifting their statue in the Parliament premises.

He said, “The Modi government insulted Gandhiji and Baba Saheb by lifting their grand statue in the Parliament premises and putting it in a corner.”

Launching a fierce critique on Home Minister Amit Shah, Kharge said, “The Home Minister made fun of Baba Saheb in the Rajya Sabha by saying that you people say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, if you took the name of God so much, you would have got heaven for 7 births. Congress party respects both the constitution and its makers and knows how to protect it. Sardar Patel sahab lives in our hearts and thoughts. We are taking his legacy forward. We have organized this CWC meeting in Ahmedabad at Sardar Patel Museum with this thought in mind. We pay our heartfelt tribute to him.”

Sharpeining his attacks on BJP and RSS, Kharge said, “Today, BJP and Sangh Parivar people are taking over the institutions associated with Gandhiji and handing them over to his ideological opponents. They have also taken over Sarva Seva Sangh in Varanasi. You all know what happened in Gujarat Vidyapeeth. Gandhian people and people of cooperative movement are being marginalized.”

The Congress President stated that Gujarat is the state from where Congress received its strength in the last 140 years.

He said, “People with such thinking can steal Gandhiji’s glasses and stick. But they can never follow his ideals. Gandhiji’s ideological legacy is the real capital which only Congress party has. Gujarat is the state from which Congress has received maximum strength in its 140 years of history. Today we have come here again to seek inspiration and strength.” (ANI)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday shared the “good news” with the State legislature of the Supreme Court’s criticism of Governor R N Ravi for withholding asset to over 10 bills passed by the State assembly.

Terming the historic judgement a “victory to all states in India”, CM Stalin said in the Assembly, “I would like to inform this House about good news. Our Tamil Nadu government has got one historical judgement. Governor returned various Bills, which were passed in this Assembly, without giving assent.”

“Tamil Nadu government initiated a case against this before Supreme Court. Supreme Court has said that the Governor withholding Bill is illegal. Supreme Court has given a historical judgement. This is a big victory not only for Tamil Nadu but for all the States in India. This judgment is a victory for all the State governments,” Stalin claimed.

Earlier today the Supreme Court, while pronouncing judgement on the petition filed by Tamil Nadu Government against Governor Ravi for withholding assent on bills passed by the Assembly said that the action by the Governor was “illegal and erroneous in law.”

Governor Ravi had reserved 10 bills passed by the assembly, and set them aside of President’s assent. However SC said that the Governor “must act in aid and advice of the State Legislature.” The oldest bill for which assent was withheld had been pending since 2020, even after being re enacted by the state legislature.

A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan observed that the Governor had sent the bills to the President after himself sitting on them for a long time. SC also noted that the bill been sent to the President soon after the SC judgement in the Punjab Governor’s case.

The judgement said that there is no concept of an “absolute veto” or pocket veto” in the Constitutional scheme. As per article 200, the Governor is either expected to grant assent, without it or reserve the bills for the President. (ANI)

Global experts have expressed deep concern over China’s proposed “Great Bend Dam” by China on Yarlung Tsangpo, as Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, during a seminar held in Guwahati on Tuesday.

The seminar on “Ensuring Water Security, Ecological Integrity, and Disaster Resilience in the Sub-Himalayan Region: The Case of the Brahmaputra” hosted by North East’s premier think tank Asian Confluence shed light on the possible devastating impact of the proposed 60,000 MW power plant dam at the Great Band in China.

The seminar sought to foster a collaborative dialogue between governmental agencies, civil society organizations, environmental practitioners, and academicians on the immense challenges posed by the proposed dam in Tibet, amidst the looming threat of climate change.

This initiative aligns with Asian Confluence’s mission to facilitate meaningful dialogue and actionable solutions on rivers and water security in the region.

The Brahmaputra river is part of a major river system in Central and South Asia and it flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh, and empties into the Bay of Bengal.

The river is fed by snow and glacial melt and is known for its large and variable flow. Brahmaputra is one of the largest rivers in the world and ranks fifth with respect to its average discharge.

The river originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 M. After flowing through Tibet (China), it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal. The river slope is very steep when it enters India.

From Tibet, the river enters India’s Arunachal Pradesh, where it is known as the Siang. In Assam, it is joined by tributaries such as the Dibang and Lohit and is then called the Brahmaputra. The river continues into Bangladesh and finally flows into the Bay of Bengal. Due to this sudden flattening of river slope, the river becomes braided in nature in the Assam valley making the region susceptible to flooding.

During its course in Assam valley from Kobo to Dhubri the river is joined by about 20 important tributaries on its North bank and 13 on its South bank. Joining of these tributaries bringing high sediment load activates braiding.

The catchment area of Brahmaputra in Tibet is 2, 93,000 Sq. Km; in India and Bhutan is 2,40,000 Sq. Km and in Bangladesh is 47,000 Sq. Km. The Brahmaputra basin extends over an area of 5,80,000 Sq. Km up to its confluence within Bangladesh.

The sub-basin lies in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, West Bengal and Sikkim. Thus Brahmaputra has an indelible effect on the lives, livelihoods of millions in the lower riparian states spanning China, the North eastern states of India, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

On December 25, China approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian border referred to as the Great Bend Dam. This site is where the Yarlung Tsangpo makes a U-turn in China’s Medog County before entering Arunachal . On completion, the 60,000 MW project will have the capacity to produce three times the electricity of the world’s largest hydro project, the Three Gorges Dam in central China. This project, estimated to cost USD 137 billion, has raised alarms in both India and Bangladesh.

According to China, the dam will help transition away from conventional energy sources and contribute to achieving net carbon neutrality by 2060.

The dam could disrupt water flow from Tibet, posing risks of flash floods or reduced water availability downstream.

A 2020 report by the Lowy Institute, an Australia-based think tank, noted that controlling these rivers effectively gives China a stranglehold on India’s economy. The dam also threatens the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, home to critically endangered species.

Climate change, deforestation, and soil erosion compound the potential ecological risks. The region’s dramatic topography presents significant engineering challenges. The site of the project lies along an earthquake-prone tectonic plate boundary, raising concerns about the safety of such a massive structure. Chinese researchers have previously warned that extensive excavation and construction in the steep and narrow gorges will increase the frequency of landslides and earthquakes.

Reports suggest the colossal development will require at least 420 km of tunnels to be drilled through the Namcha Barwa Mountain, diverting the flow of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The risks to displaced communities, loos of habitat to many life forms, loss of intangible culture and lifestyle of riverine communities. (ANI)

Jasprit Bumrah made a much-anticipated return to competitive cricket, bowling at full intensity and showing no signs of discomfort during the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) 12-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene was satisfied with the pacer’s performance, noting that Bumrah executed his plans well in his first match since the New Year’s Test in Australia, as per ESPNcricinfo.

“I just spoke to him after the game, and he looks in good nick,” Jayawardene said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

“He’s disappointed as well. He wanted a win when he came back. But other than that, he looks fine. I think the pace was up, the execution was good,” he added.

Bumrah, who rejoined the MI squad on Saturday after receiving clearance from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (formerly the National Cricket Academy), trained with the team on Sunday. He bowled to batters for the first time in over three months.

“I think we got two swing bowlers, we need to give them that opportunity first up,” Jayawardene said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

“Boom’s [Bumrah] coming back from a three-month lay-off as well. So we just wanted to ease him into the competition, but he bowled well, and he controlled things really well. The more he starts playing, [getting] game time, he’ll get into it,” he said.

“The last time he was playing a Test match, all of a sudden he’s playing a T20. So we need to understand that. The skills were brilliant,t but there are areas for us to improve,” he added.

Despite returning from a long layoff, Bumrah delivered a composed spell, finishing with figures of 0/29 in his four overs. He bowled one over in each phase of the innings — powerplay, middle overs, and two at the death — and was the most economical bowler on either side. While MI conceded 52 runs in the last four overs, Bumrah’s two overs during that period cost only 14 runs. He was hit for just two boundaries in the entire spell, both of which were sixes.

“[Having Bumrah back] just gives us more options,” Jayawardene said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

“Yesterday was his first day bowling to batsmen. That confidence is something that we lacked in the last few games. We have that as well, but we just need to put all these pieces together and execute a good game to give us confidence so that we can move on,” he added.

MI had opted to bowl first, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar sharing the new ball. Bumrah was introduced in the fourth over after RCB had already reached 33/1. His presence added much-needed control, even if it wasn’t enough to stop RCB from posting 221/5, a total that ultimately proved beyond MI’s reach.

“Obviously, NCA has a programme that they have to go through, do all the fitness tests and make sure that he is in good shape,” Jayawardene said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

“That applies to all Indian central contracted players. Once he went through that, he had five-six good sessions as well, everything was cleared. The only thing he was lacking was game time. He hadn’t played actively,” he added.

“That was something that he came and worked with us yesterday at the nets execution-wise. The experience, the skill that you saw today was pretty good. He bowled to some good players and probably had two or three bad balls in that spell. I’m pretty happy with that,” he noted.

Though MI suffered their fourth defeat in five games, Bumrah’s return to action was one of the few positives, a promising sign not only for MI but also for Indian cricket ahead of a busy calendar. (ANI)

Chaos erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday when Opposition parties demanded a discussion on the Waqf Act, which was recently passed by Parliament. Following protests from the Opposition parties, the J-K assembly was adjourned for 30 minutes.

Opposition parties, including the People’s Democratic Party and the Awami Ittehad Party, had moved for an adjournment motion to discuss the Waqf Act, which was then subsequently denied by the Speaker under Rule 58 of the house. PDP MLA Waheed Para was marshalled out of the Assembly premises while protesting against the decision not to discuss the Act.

Rule 58 states that no bill under consideration in court shall be discussed. Multiple organisations and political parties, including the AIMIM and Congress, have filed petitions in the Supreme Court against the implementation of the Waqf Act.

Earlier, around 20 MLAs moved an adjournment motion in the assembly, seeking to discuss the Waqf Bill.

PDP’s Waheed Para, speaking to reporters outside the assembly called it “unfortunate” because Jammu and Kashmir is a muslim majority state.

“It is unfortunate that Jammu and Kashmir is the muslim majority region; if there is a Muslim CM in all of India, then it is in J and K. The whole country’s 24 crore muslims are watching this,” Para told reporters.

Urging for all MLAs to support the resolution brought by PDP, he added, “There are 60 MLAs here, out of those 60 if they do not support a resolution which we have moved against the Waqf Act…I think history will judge us forever.”

Criticising the Waqf Act for being against the religious beliefs and sentiments of Muslims, Para further trained his guns at J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for giving a “red carpet welcome to Union Minority Minister Kiren Rijiju, who had introduced the bill.

“This is an act which has been passed against the emotion, sentiments and religious beliefs of muslims. There has been a claim on our cemeteries, our masjids and more, and at the same time, our Chief Minister (Omar Abdullah) had given a red carpet to the same (Union) minority minister Kiren Rijiju. Sitting with him who had introduced the bill against muslims,” he said.

Earlier, JK CM met with Union Minister Rijiju on the latter’s Srinagar visit and posted a picture with him at the Tulip Garden in the city.

Urging people to not look at dargahs and masjid as real estate or property but as emotions of muslims, Para continued, “Whether it is Jama masjid, dargah or anything else, it should not be looked at as real estate or property, but should be looked at as an emotion, that it is an identity of every muslim. The government should stay neutral on such issues; it should not become a place of conflict, and now disputes, tensions will rise due to this.”

Meanwhile, Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh, an Awami Ittehad Party MLA and brother of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, also protested in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, demanding a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment Bill).

Visuals from the assembly showed the AIP MLA shouting “mahzab ka mamla hai (issue of muslim law),” while Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged MLAs to sit down. (ANI)

The makers of ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ unveiled an intriguing new trailer of the action spy film directed by Christopher McQuarrie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen.

Tom Cruise is back with more death-defying stunts in the new trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.’ It hits theatres on May 23, reported Variety.

Tom Cruise is back in his renowned role as Ethan Hunt as “The Final Reckoning” teases a dramatic ending to the “Mission: Impossible” series after eight movies.

At the end of 2023’s ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’, Ethan is attempting to prevent a formidable AI program known as The Entity from spreading havoc on the globe and slipping into the wrong hands.

In addition to Cruise, the cast includes Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, Ving Rhames as Luther Strickell, Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsopolis, Hayley Atwell as Grace, Esai Morales as the antagonist Gabriel, Shea Wigham as Jasper Briggs, Greg Tarzan Davis as Degas, and Pom Klementieff as the assassin Paris, as per the outlet.

Newcomers to the “Mission: Impossible” franchise include “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham, Nick Offerman, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Katy O’Brian, Tramell Tillman and Stephen Oyoung, reported Variety.

Cruise has previously hinted at the thrilling action fans may expect in “The Final Reckoning,” which features an underwater submarine sequence and a scene where he dangles from a plane.

“When you stick your face out [of an airplane], going over 120 to 130 miles an hour, you’re not getting oxygen,” Cruise said in an interview with Empire. “So I had to train myself how to breathe. There were times I would pass out physically; I was unable to get back into the cockpit,” reported Variety. (ANI)