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News18
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Caught In The Act? Video Of Shehbaz Sharif ‘Deep-Scanning' Actor Mawra Hocane Goes Viral
Curated By : Shankhyaneel Sarkar Last Updated: May 28, 2025, 16:08 IST Internet can't get over Shehbaz Sharif's look at Mawra Hocane during 2023 award ceremony. (IMAGE: X) A video from 2023 where Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is seen presenting award to actor Mawra Hocane is going viral over how the Pakistan Prime Minister looked at the actor after presenting the award. The event was being held at the Governor House Punjab in Pakistan's Punjab province. The video appeared to have gone viral following interest in India and Pakistan-related matters after both nations came close to the brink of war due to Pakistan Army's backing of terrorists. Pakistan's UNewsTV posted the video on its YouTube and website with the caption 'Shahbaz Sharif 'deep-scans" Mawra Hussain while giving award, video goes viral". Now, almost two years later, the clip has resurfaced — proving once again that the internet never forgets, especially when there's a suspicious side-eye involved. The video shows Hocane receiving the award from Shehbaz Sharif and then the Pakistan Prime Minister is caught in the act of what the Pakistani news agency termed 'deep-scanning" Hocane, a celebrated female star known for her striking looks and on-screen charm. Even though on social media people shared memes and poked fun at the behaviour of the Pakistan Prime Minister, the clip went on to reignite conversations around the 'male gaze" — a term used to describe how men often objectify women through prolonged or inappropriate looks — and how public figures, even at formal events, are not immune to this behavioural scrutiny. Mawra Hocane, who made her Bollywood debut in Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), recently found herself at the center of a controversy amid tensions between India and Pakistan. Following her public criticism of India's Operation Sindoor, her co-star Harshvardhan Rane announced his refusal to participate in the film's sequel if Hocane were involved . Swipe Left For Next Video View all Rane's decision was met with backlash from Hocane, who labeled his move a 'PR strategy" . In response, Rane emphasized his patriotism, stating he has 'zero tolerance for any attack on [his] nation's dignity" . The dispute led to further repercussions, with digital platforms like Spotify reportedly removing Hocane's image from Sanam Teri Kasam's promotional materials . Watch CNN-News18 here. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! News viral Caught In The Act? Video Of Shehbaz Sharif 'Deep-Scanning' Actor Mawra Hocane Goes Viral
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ocean Carriers Levy Surcharges, Cut Pakistan Port Calls Amid India Trade Embargo
Although Pakistan and India agreed to a ceasefire Saturday, restrictions to port access in both countries are making container shipping companies rethink their approach to docking at Pakistani ports. Ocean carrier giants Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Hapag-Lloyd followed the lead of CMA CGM in implementing new surcharges on cargo to and from Pakistan. More from Sourcing Journal Maersk Expects No Cost Impact From Port Fees, Assures 'Unchanged' Service Tariffs Tank China's US Exports, but Southeast Asia and India Cash In India-Pakistan Port Bans Trigger Delays, Rate Hikes and Capacity Crunch And beyond that, multiple shipping liners are scrapping calls to Pakistan's ports or adjusting their routes in the region to adapt to the scenario. As major shipping lines mostly leave the Pakistani ports out of their direct service routes, importers and exporters in the country are growing concerned over container congestion at the port. Exporters are worried that they won't be able to meet their shipping deadlines as fewer ships come to pick up cargo. This leads to longer lead times and likely extra costs. And for importers, cargo collection entering Pakistan has been slow since the start of May due to the backlog. MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, announced emergency operation surcharges for Pakistan-related shipments. The fine will be $800 per container headed to the U.S., Europe and Africa, and $300 per container to and from the Middle East Gulf and Indian subcontinent. Until further notice, the fee will be effective on the gate-in date of May 19 for shipments to Europe, Africa and the Middle East/Indian subcontinent. Shipments to the U.S. will be effective June 11. Rival Hapag-Lloyd is implementing its own contingency surcharges for shipments between Pakistan and Europe and Africa. The surcharges for containers out of Pakistan will be $500, while the fees for cargo entering the country will be $300. Fees will go into effect May 21. The company is also implementing a $1,500 per container general rate increase/adjustment for goods exiting select ports in India to the U.S. East Coast, as well as cargo headed from Pakistan to the U.S. and Canada. Both Pakistan and India have effectively halted trade with one another in the wake of a terrorist attack in Kashmir last month that resulted in military escalations from both sides. As part of the trade embargo, the south Asian nations have banned the import of goods from—or transiting through—the other country into their own ports in the wake of the rising tensions. But under the rules imposed, carriers looking to make direct calls at Pakistan's Port of Karachi or Port Qasim will not be able to do so, because their cargo would be turned away from Indian ports, including major container hubs like Mundra and Nhava Sheva. According to the Pakistan Ship's Agents Association, most large container ships visiting Pakistan carry up to 70 percent Indian goods, thus making the Indian ports more of a priority. 'Overall, the pattern emerging is that whilst India retains their direct network connectivity to overseas ports, Pakistan's connectivity is becoming reduced as basically a large amount of cargo now has to be transshipped,' said Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, in a daily LinkedIn updated Tuesday. 'The India/Pakistan conflict therefore has the consequence of negatively impacting Pakistani supply chains much more than Indian supply chains.' As an alternative, vessels are instead redirecting to transshipment hubs like Colombo Port in Sri Lanka, the Port of Singapore, Malaysia's Port Kelang, the Port of Salalah in Oman and the UAE's Jebel Ali Port. Most of the major container liners have shifted some form of their service operations due to the suspension of trade between the countries. MSC launched a direct weekly feeder service from Pakistan to Colombo to transport export containers to Sri Lanka for connections to global destinations. CMA CGM revised five of its service lines, removing Karachi port calls from three services to Europe, the Mediterranean and intra-Asia. Port Qasim was removed from the Indamex route, which travels between India and the U.S. East Coast. These routes will instead use transshipment hubs in Colombo and another UAE-based gateway, Khalifa Port, to connect Pakistani cargo to the rest of the world. The ocean carrier is supplementing Pakistani cargo by adding Port Qasim to its Pakistan Khalifa Express (PIKEX) service it launched in April. Hapag-Lloyd is deploying a dedicated shuttle, the Sofia Express, between the ports of Salalah and Karachi, with Port Qasim also included in the rotation. This is the second feeder option for Pakistani transshipment cargo, complementing the Pakistan Shuttle Service operating between Karachi and Salalah. HMM has switched two of its services so that they will call Indian ports first, before calling at Pakistani ports. Cosco Shipping and subsidiary Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have stopped bookings to Karachi, with the former's ships being redirected to Port Kelang instead.
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Business Standard
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Parl panel seeks action plan against 'anti-national' social media platforms
A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against social media platforms and influencers who "seem to be working against national interest", following the Pahalgam terror parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, has noted that some social media influencers and platforms in the country seem to be working against national interest, which is likely to incite violence, sources READ: SC puts assets, appointment process of judges in public for transparencyThe committee, in a communication to the ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology, has sought details of the "contemplated action to ban such platforms under IT Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021".The letter, the sources said, has been sent to the secretaries of the two ministries and they have been asked to submit the details by May READ: No Pakistan-related issues discussed: ADB on meeting with FM SitharamanSeveral social-media handles have been banned on different platforms after they allegedly posted content against national-security people, mostly tourists, were gunned down by terrorists in south Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, with India blaming terror groups linked to Pakistan for the horrific READ: UNSC begins closed door talks on situation between India, PakistanTrinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale, who is a member of the panel, said in a post on X that he had not received any communication related to the issue quoted in the memorandum. He claimed that according to rules, the chairperson cannot issue a statement without the approval of the however, deleted his post later.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Defence stocks rally up to 11% amid India-Pakistan tensions: What should investors do?
Defence stocks: Experts indicate that Pakistan-related tensions are short-lived without substantial changes warranting immediate investment. (AI image) Defence stocks in India rallied between 5% to 11.5% on April 28, due to growing India-Pakistan tensions and the anticipated announcement of the Rafale-M fighter aircraft agreement. Several defence-related companies, including Paras Defence , Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Data Patterns, Cochin Shipyard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, and Hindustan Aeronautics , registered substantial gains. The increase coincides with ongoing tensions at the Line of Control (LoC) after the Pahalgam terror incident, with multiple ceasefire breaches reported during the weekend. India has implemented various countermeasures, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, cessation of Wagah Border activities, and instructions for Pakistani citizens to depart. Defence stocks have gained additional attention as India and France prepare to officially confirm the Rs 63,000 crore agreement for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets . Initial deliveries are anticipated in roughly three-and-a-half years, with the entire contract completion planned within six-and-a-half years. Paras Defence led the Nifty India Defence index with an 11.5% increase. Data Patterns, Cochin Shipyard, and Bharat Dynamics showed gains of 9.6%, 7%, and 6% respectively. Hindustan Aeronautics increased by 5%. The Nifty India Defence index demonstrated an overall increase exceeding 4%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trend: This unbreakable health-tracking watch is delighting seniors Indestructible Smartwatch Undo Experts indicate that firms demonstrating sound financial health, effective implementation capabilities and compatibility with India's defence priorities are positioned for success, according to an ET report. "We believe that a government effort to indigenous defence manufacturing is likely to bear fruits for the domestic companies over medium to long term," said Atish Matlawala, Sr Fundamental Analyst at SSJ Finance & Securities. "We like BEL, Mazagon dock and shipbuilders and Bharat Dynamics Ltd as these companies have strong orderbook, reasonable valuations and more importantly does not depend on foreign collaboration for technology transfer as in the case of HAL," he said. What should you do with defence stocks? Experts indicate that Pakistan-related tensions are short-lived without substantial changes warranting immediate investment. Existing investors may retain holdings, whilst prospective investors should await better entry opportunities or clearer developments say experts, according to the ET report. For long-term investments, Matlawala recommends BEL, Mazagon Dock and Shipbuilders, and Bharat Dynamics, citing their robust order books, fair valuations and independence from foreign technology transfers, unlike HAL. BEL maintains leadership in defence electronics and radar systems, benefitting from increased investments in surveillance, communication and electronic warfare systems. The company currently shows a P/E ratio of 43x with EV/EBITDA of 30x. Paras Defence contributes significantly to force multiplication and threat reduction in counter-terrorism and cross-border operations through enhanced situational awareness and intelligence capabilities. The company presently trades at P/E of 84x with EV/EBITDA of 48x. Atul Parakh, CEO of Bigul offers an alternative perspective: "Current valuations appear more reasonable after the correction, with the sector trading at a slight discount to its recent premium levels." Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Master Value & Valuation with ET! Learn to invest smartly & decode financials. Limited seats at 33% off – Enroll now!
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Won't Say Nothing More': US Official SHUTS DOWN Pak Journalist Query on Pahalgam Attack, Backs India
In a strong show of support for India after the Pahalgam terror attack, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce firmly shut down a Pakistani journalist's query about India-Pakistan border tensions during a press briefing. Bruce reiterated that US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have clearly condemned the attack, expressing unwavering solidarity with India. The US condemned terrorism in all forms, praying for the victims and urging justice for the perpetrators. Bruce refused to engage further on Pakistan-related questions, reinforcing the US's stance. President Trump also offered condolences to PM Modi in a phone call post-attack.#TOIBharat #PahalgamTerrorAttack #TammyBruce #USTerrorismResponse #IndiaPakistanRelations #USTerrorismSupport #TrumpCondemnsTerrorism #PakistanJournalistIncident #USStateDepartmentBriefing #IndoUSRelations #GlobalCondemnation #TerrorismInKashmir #USForeignPolicy #InternationalDiplomacy #PressBriefingHighlights #USIndiaSolidarity Read More
