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‘ The 1990s Hindi film industry was not just a hub of creativity but also a playground for the underworld, a fact confirmed by several filmmakers and stars. In a recent interview, D. Shivanandan, former Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Mumbai, recalled the era when Bollywood actors and filmmakers were compelled to follow the underworld’s diktats. According to Shivanandan, notorious gangsters like Dawood Ibrahim and Abu Salem had significant influence over the industry. “Movies like Satya, Company, Daddy, Shootout at Wadala, and Shootout at Lokhandwala were funded by gangsters to shape their public image,” he revealed. Even iconic 1970s films such as Deewar and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar were reportedly influenced by underworld financing. Shivanandan highlighted how the underworld contr...

‘ The trailer of Farhan Akhtar and Rashi Khanna starrer ‘120 Bahadur’ has been officially released, offering a gripping glimpse into one of India’s most heroic military chapters. The trailer was launched by KGF fame actor Yash and portrays the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers during the 1962 India-China War. Set in a time when India regarded China not just as a neighbor but as a brother, the story reveals the betrayal that shook the nation. The film chronicles how 120 soldiers of Charlie Company confronted 3,000 enemy troops, fighting with unmatched courage and patriotism to defend their land—even at the cost of their lives. The 2-minute 48-second trailer captures moments of intense valor, leaving viewers filled with pride and a surge of patriotism. The trail...

**Islamabad: Concerns are rising over Pakistan’s activities in the hilly regions of Sindh, where civil society groups allege the military is constructing secret tunnels and underground chambers potentially related to nuclear operations. The claims, made by a coalition of Sindhi civic groups and the Sindhudesh Movement, have prompted calls to the United Nations (UN) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for immediate investigation. According to these groups, the sites—located near Noriabad, north of Jamshoro, around Kamber-Shahdadkot, and west of Manchar Lake—are being developed under strict military secrecy, with public access strictly prohibited. The groups fear the tunnels could be used for nuclear storage or testing, raising concerns about radioactive contamination, envir...