Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada

In a delightful turn of events, Ann-Margret, the legendary actress famed for her roles in Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas, has given her approval for Lindsay Lohan to portray her in an upcoming biopic. The suggestion initially came from Jamie Lee Curtis on Monday, July 28, during her appearance on Good Morning America to promote Freaky Friday, the sequel to her 2003 film. The 66-year-old American actress enthusiastically championed her co-star, Lohan, for the role. “I’m going to out you now to the world — I want her to do the Ann-Margret story,” Curtis quipped. “So, every day…

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Reports suggest that Kim Kardashian, the 44-year-old reality star and business mogul, is leveraging her tech-savvy instincts in an unexpected way: to manage her dating life. According to a recent report in Star Magazine, Kardashian has turned to artificial intelligence for guidance after reportedly feeling overlooked by NFL legend Tom Brady. An insider revealed that “Kim uses [AI] constantly.” The source added, “She goes to it for any question she has and for advice on how to handle problems. She basically uses it as a therapist.” Interestingly, the report claims Kardashian has taken this a step further by creating five…

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Harvard University has indicated its readiness to spend as much as $500 million to resolve its ongoing dispute with the Trump administration. This amount is more than double what Columbia University agreed to pay last week to conclude federal probes, as reported by The New York Times on Tuesday. The report, citing sources, states that negotiators are still finalizing the financial specifics of the Harvard deal. Harvard is reportedly opposing the imposition of an outside monitor to oversee the agreement, viewing this as a significant “red line.” Separately, President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated an investigation into Duke University and…

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At least 18 people were killed in eastern India on Tuesday following a horrific road accident. A bus transporting Hindu pilgrims collided with a truck carrying cooking gas cylinders, officials reported. Visuals from the accident site in Jharkhand state showed the severely damaged wreckage of the bus, with its rear section almost entirely consumed by fire. Local lawmaker Nishikant Dubey confirmed that the pilgrims were en route to a Hindu shrine to observe the sacred month of Shravan, which coincides with the onset of the monsoons in the subcontinent. “18 devotees lost their lives due to a bus and truck…

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On Tuesday, authorities announced that Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed a record-breaking 46 million passengers in the first half of this year, a notable achievement despite disruptions caused by the Iran-Israel war. Dubai Airports confirmed in a statement that the facility recorded its busiest first half ever, showing 2.3% year-on-year growth, even “despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June.” During the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict, numerous airlines cancelled flights to various Middle Eastern destinations as some governments temporarily closed their airspace. For the first six months of 2025, the average monthly traffic at DXB stood at approximately 7.7 million…

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India’s aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), identified 51 safety lapses at Air India in its July audit, according to a government report seen by Reuters on Tuesday. These deficiencies include inadequate training for some pilots, the use of unapproved simulators, and a substandard rostering system. While this annual audit was not directly linked to the tragic Boeing 787 crash last month in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, its findings emerge as the airline faces intensified scrutiny following the accident. The Tata Group-owned airline is already under pressure, having received warning notices for operating aircraft without verifying…

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On Tuesday, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that Indian security forces recovered Pakistani voter identity cards and locally manufactured chocolates from three men killed in a gun battle in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). According to Shah, these individuals were involved in the Pahalgam attack. “I want to tell… the entire nation that these were the three terrorists who killed our citizens… and now all three have been killed,” Shah informed parliament during a discussion on the India-Pakistan conflict. New Delhi claimed the attackers were Pakistani nationals—an allegation denied by Islamabad. The assailants had opened fire in a…

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A recent audit of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) local governments, covering the period from 2002 to 2024, has revealed serious financial irregularities amounting to Rs354.126 billion, as reported by The News on Tuesday. These irregularities, however, largely remain unresolved due to the absence of an effective system or mechanism to address such audit objections. To date, the Auditor General’s office has only managed to recover Rs3.232 billion, which is a mere fraction of the total irregularities identified over two decades. Experts suggest that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government failed to operationalize the Tehsil Accounts Committees and did not undertake any substantial…

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On Tuesday, Muhammad Umar, the primary suspect, and his son, Ihsan, appeared in court in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old boy. The boy tragically died earlier this month due to alleged torture at a madrassa in Chaliyar, Khwazakhela. The court has granted the police a three-day remand for both accused to facilitate further investigation. Earlier the same day, authorities sealed an unregistered seminary in Swat following the teenager’s death. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Umar, the 14-year-old student was allegedly tortured by a teacher. Reports indicate the boy was beaten by teachers at the madrassa, located…

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On Tuesday morning, police in the federal capital arrested dozens of students at Quaid-i-Azam University during an early morning raid on campus hostels. The arrests were made following a complaint from the university administration. The university administration completely vacated hostels number 6, 8, 9, and 11, with 55 to 60 students being arrested and subsequently transferred to the Secretariat Police Station. Providing details of the operation, the administration stated that students had been directed to vacate the hostels by July 13 to allow for maintenance work scheduled during the summer vacations. They noted that a large number of students had…

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