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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pakistan PM's 'military retreat speech' is doctored
"Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Khan accepted defeat in Parliament," reads the Hindi-language caption of a clip shared May 10, 2025 on Facebook, misspelling the premier's name and using a popular Pakistani surname. The video apparently shows Sharif telling parliament in Urdu: "We are retreating in the ongoing war with India. Our armed forces are fighting bravely, but lack of resources, political isolation and the power of the enemy has put us in a quandary." Similar posts sharing the clip circulated among Indian users elsewhere on Instagram, Facebook, X and Threads the same day US President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced a ceasefire (archived link). The truce halted four days of intense fighting between the South Asian rivals that killed more than 70 people on both sides (archived link). Fighter jet, missile, drone and artillery strikes erupted two weeks after gunmen killed 26 people on the Indian-run side of disputed Kashmir in an attack New Delhi blamed on Islamabad. Pakistan denies the accusations (archived here and here). The ceasefire has held, but the circulating video does not show a genuine speech from Sharif. A reverse image search on Google using keyframes led to longer footage published May 7 by the Pakistani Urdu-language news channel Samaa TV on YouTube (archived link). "PM Shehbaz Sharif's Aggressive Speech at National Assembly | India Attack Pakistan | Pak Army Alert!" the title says. Sharif commends Pakistan's armed forces, saying they thwarted India's strikes that day -- but nowhere in the video does he make the remarks claimed in the false posts. "With the prayers of 240 million Pakistanis, our brave and valiant Pakistani armed forces gave a befitting reply to the filthy attack by India, turned that dark night into a moonlit night," he said. "In this attack by India many Pakistanis were martyred including children, women and men. Please pray for them." The newspaper Pakistan Today, as well as Indian news websites Hindustan Times and Brut India, also covered Sharif's remarks (archived here, here and here). An analysis of the clip circulating online found several visual inconsistencies suggesting it was doctored. Sharif's lip movements and hand gestures are unnatural, indicating manipulation using artificial intelligence technology. An AFP journalist in Islamabad confirmed the voice and accent is not Sharif's. As of May 16, there had been no official reports of Sharif announcing before Pakistan's parliament that the country was retreating. AFP has debunked a wave of misinformation about the India-Pakistan conflict here.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Patel calls for small cultural complexes for theatre groups
Nagpur: The 100th divisional Marathi Natya Sammelan was inaugurated with grandeur at the Suresh Bhat Auditorium on Friday. The ceremony witnessed the presence of an impressive galaxy of artistes, cultural enthusiasts, and dignitaries. Presiding over the event, renowned filmmaker and theatre personality Dr Jabbar Patel emphasised the need to create small cultural complexes to support theatre groups . "In the last 10 to 15 years, the digital age has brought about major technological changes that have significantly impacted performing arts like drama and dance," Dr Patel observed. "Theatre groups today are struggling financially. To preserve and nurture this magical art form, we must provide them with rehearsal spaces and dedicated venues for performances," he said. Sharing the dais with Patel were acclaimed actor Shahbaz Khan , MLC Abhijit Wanjari, Padma Shri Dr Parshuram Khune, and actors Shalaka Pawar, Sagar Karande, and Bharat Ganeshpure, along with office-bearers of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, including vice presidents Naresh Gadekar and Bhausahab Bhoir, Executive Officer Ajit Bhure, and others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Wanjari, speaking at the event, stressed the need for fair remuneration for folk artists and writers, comparing them to our beloved sisters whose well-being should be ensured. Although unable to attend the event due to the tragic incident at Pahalgam, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis conveyed his best wishes through a letter. In his message, read out by Ajay Patil, the chief minister described the centenary Sammelan as a significant milestone that would surely inspire future generations. Actor Shahbaz Khan, known for his roles in popular television serials like Chandrakanta, Tipu Sultan, and Vetal Pachisi, was the star attraction at the event. He rendered the Shiv Tandav Stotra and fondly recalled his childhood and education in Nagpur. "I dreamt all my dreams here. I first acted in a Marathi play titled 'To Mee Navhech' in Nagpur. The city runs through my veins," said an emotional Khan. Traditional arts light up Natya Dindi A vibrant Natya Dindi (theatre parade) marked the formal beginning of the sammelan. Amidst the beats of traditional dhol, tasha, lezim, pink turbans, and colourful rangoli carpets, artistes marched with great enthusiasm. Folk performers representing Vasudev, Potraj, Pingla, Dashavatar, and Gondhal traditions added a rich cultural flavour. The artistic highlight of the sammelan was the inauguration of a special exhibition named after renowned set designer and painter, the late Ganesh Naidu. Titled 'A Hundred Years of Marathi Theatre Heritage', the exhibition featured about 31 paintings by students, amateur and professional artists. The centrepiece of the gallery was a charcoal portrait drawn by Ganesh Naidu at the age of 19.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
Law student drowns swimming pool at Thergaon
1 2 3 Pune: A 23-year-old law student, Shahbaz Khan, tragically drowned on Sunday around 3:30pm at the Kantilal Khinvasara Narsimha Patil Swimming Pool , a civic facility run by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Thergaon. Shahbaz, a fourth-year student from Hadapsar, was visiting his uncle in Wakad at the time. Wakad Police have registered a case of accidental death. "The post-mortem report confirmed death due to drowning, and the family has no complaint against anyone," a senior police officer told TOI. Shahbaz was the only son of an auto rickshaw driver based in Pune. According to PCMC officials, lifeguards were present when the incident occurred. "Lifeguards at the pool immediately jumped in to rescue the boy and administered CPR. He was rushed to the hospital, but was declared dead on arrival," said a senior PCMC official. Pankaj Patil, deputy municipal commissioner and head of PCMC's sports department, stated, "We take all precautions from our end at the swimming pools run by the municipal corporation. Four lifeguards each are deployed at these pools, and they are always on alert to save people in emergency situations." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The pool had been closed for nearly four years for maintenance and reopened to the public only in February this year. "The deceased visited the pool on Saturday as well. His family said he returned to swim again on Sunday, just after lunch," added Patil. PCMC currently operates 10 functional swimming pools across the city, with three others under maintenance. Daily, monthly bookings and coaching batches are part of their regular operations. Pune: A 23-year-old law student, Shahbaz Khan, tragically drowned on Sunday around 3:30pm at the Kantilal Khinvasara Narsimha Patil Swimming Pool, a civic facility run by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Thergaon. Shahbaz, a fourth-year student from Hadapsar, was visiting his uncle in Wakad at the time. Wakad Police have registered a case of accidental death. "The post-mortem report confirmed death due to drowning, and the family has no complaint against anyone," a senior police officer told TOI. Shahbaz was the only son of an auto rickshaw driver based in Pune. According to PCMC officials, lifeguards were present when the incident occurred. "Lifeguards at the pool immediately jumped in to rescue the boy and administered CPR. He was rushed to the hospital, but was declared dead on arrival," said a senior PCMC official. Pankaj Patil, deputy municipal commissioner and head of PCMC's sports department, stated, "We take all precautions from our end at the swimming pools run by the municipal corporation. Four lifeguards each are deployed at these pools, and they are always on alert to save people in emergency situations." The pool had been closed for nearly four years for maintenance and reopened to the public only in February this year. "The deceased visited the pool on Saturday as well. His family said he returned to swim again on Sunday, just after lunch," added Patil. PCMC currently operates 10 functional swimming pools across the city, with three others under maintenance. Daily, monthly bookings and coaching batches are part of their regular operations.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Creativity 2030 - 4th International Forum Successfully Held in Beijing
A news report from CRI Online: BEIJING, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Creativity 2030 - 4th International Forum was successfully held in Beijing, focusing on cultural diversity and sustainable development. The event was hosted by the International Centre for Creativity and Sustainable Development (ICCSD) under the auspices of UNESCO, under the supervision of the Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission and the Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park. Around 150 representatives from 10 countries including Austria, France and Germany attended the forum. Key speakers included Shahbaz Khan, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, and Ge Siying, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO. The forum marked the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Cultural Diversity of UNESCO, featuring discussions on digitalization and cultural preservation. A major highlight was the focus on the integration of culture and technologies in the science fiction industry, with Beijing's growing sci-fi sector generating an annual revenue of CNY 48 billion. Experts from institutions such as Ars Electronica Linz, the Beijing Film Academy, and Tsinghua University explored the roles of digital innovation, AI, and metaverse in cultural storytelling. During the forum, 20 exemplary cases of digital technologies supporting cultural diversity were released, with discussions held on cultural and technological projects leveraging industrial heritage. The forum is viewed as successful in facilitating international cooperation. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CRIOnline
