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India’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai’s Bandra on Saturday, local media reported. Baba Siddique, famous for hosting Iftar dinners every year, sustained bullet injuries in his chest as three rounds were fired. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shindem also confirmed Baba Siddique’s death quoting the police. Baba Siddique was attacked by unidentified people outside his son’s office in Bandra and rushed to Lilavati Hospital. “Two to three rounds were fired. Further probe is underway as teams have rushed to the area,” a police official said. The investigating agencies are yet to confirm the actual reason behind the assassination. He had recently joined the NCP from the Indian National Congress. Baba Siddique, 65, was a prominent Muslim political figure in Maharashtra who held positions as minister for Labor, FDA, and Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies. He was more

Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield has opened up about late actor Heath Ledger’s bold prediction about the success of 2008’s “The Dark Knight.” To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here In an interview with a US media outlet, the “Spider-Man” actor revealed that Ledger knew the DC film would be a success even before it was released. “He had just done the ‘Joker,’ he had just finished doing ‘The Dark Knight,’ and he was so smug about it. I was like, ‘How did that go?’ and he was like, ‘Yeah, it’s really good,’” the Hollywood actor said. Directed by notable filmmaker Christopher Nolan, the film starred actor Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman while Heath Ledger played the Joker alongside Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and Cillian Murphy. ‘The Dark Knight’ was released in theatres in July 2008, six months after the death of Ledger. The 28-year-old Hollywood actor was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on January 22, 2008, and his

Nintendo is set to perform a mystery online playtest for a new feature ahead of the launching its hotly-anticipated of Switch 2. The Kyoto-based gaming company has revealed that the test will begin on October 23 and run through November 5, a gaming website reported. Those who have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership will be able to sign up for the test, however, they will have to be at least 18 years of age. Those wishing to join the test must have their Nintendo accounts registered in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain. Fans have since been speculating about the purpose of the Test and its relation to the upcoming Switch 2. Nintendo raised eyebrows after it asked players to keep the contents of the test secret. The documents sent to players read: “We request that you do not discuss or disclose content from either the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program test software or website with others.” Read more: Ni

KARACHI: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has extended the tender date for the installation of e-gates at major airports for the third time, raising concerns over alleged favoritism in awarding the project, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources. The deadline which was originally set for August 10, first moved to October 15 and now has been extended to October 25, 2024. The e-gates project, valued at over Rs 2 billion, is aimed at speeding up immigration processes at major airports in Pakistan. Sources suggest that the extension is part of an effort to favor a preferred company for awarding the contract. Initially overseen by the Commercial Directorate, the project has now been transferred to the Directorate of Engineering under the direction of the Director General (DG) of the Airports Authority. With the installation of these e-gates, passengers can expect faster immigration processing, which will modernize airport operations. Back in July this year, the PCA

England batter Harry Brook revealed the chat he had with Joe Root during their record-breaking partnership in the first PAK v ENG Test. Speaking after the match, the right-handed batter revealed that they did not know the long-standing England partnership record they broke in the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan. Harry Brook shared a partnership of 454 with Joe Root, breaking the previous record of 411 made by England’s Colin Cowdrey and Peter May 57 years ago. Recalling their chat, the batter said that they were asking each other about the record, they had broken against Pakistan. “We asked each other what the record was. We didn’t know what it was,” Brook said. Meanwhile, the batter scored the first 300 or more since Graham Gooch reached the landmark in 1990 and his 317 was also only the sixth triple hundred by an England batter. Root’s 262-run knock helped him soar to the top of the England Test run-scoring charts as he surpassed Alastair Cook who scored 12,472 runs i

KARACHI: The investigators of the recent terrorist attack on Chinese nationals near Karachi claimed to have make a significant progress as the law enforcement agencies recovered a video prior to the car blast, ARY News reported. The investigators recovered video footage captured from a backup vehicle used by the suicide bomber’s accomplices, the sources said. A raid in Malir resulted in the arrest of suicide bomber Fahad’s close associate who allegedly facilitated the attack. Additionally, the investigators also recovered footage of the vehicle used before the attack According to the sources, the suicide bomber who blew the car had been hiding at the suspect’s residence before the attack. Further investigation has uncovered another vehicle linked to the terrorist’s backup, expanding the scope of the inquiry. T suicide bomb blast targeted Chinese national in Karachi the attack was carried out on convoy transporting Chinese nationals late on Sunday, killing at least three people an

KARACHI: In a significant development, six Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulatory inspectors have completed world-class aviation training in the UK, sponsored by the British Government. The training initiative, led by DGCAA Nadir Shafi Dar, was conducted in collaboration with the British Department for Transport (DFT). The inspectors received specialized training covering regulatory oversight, security, cargo handling, airlines, and various airport operations. The British DFT, headed by the Director of Security Aviation, provided hands-on experience at multiple UK airports, offering insights into advanced regulatory systems and operational practices. DGCAA Nadir Shafi Dar emphasized that the aim of this initiative is to equip CAA inspectors with the skills needed to meet international aviation standards, further enhancing Pakistan’s aviation sector. The successful completion of this program is expected to elevate the quality of regulatory oversight at Pakistani airpo