Taral Patel aka Antonio Scalywag’s legal woes spread to Harris CountyBy SESHADRI KUMARThe legal troubles of Democratic Party candidate for county commissioner, Taral Patel aka Antonio Scalywag, have spawned into a potential defamation lawsuit in Harris County. The petition alleges that Taral Patel hatched a scheme along with Tanweer Ahmed to defeat Abrahim Javed. This rich kid from Beaumont moved to Fort Bend last week to run for commissioner. He might also be removed from the ballot because of unethical fraudulent behavior.”Tanweer Ahmed posted the comment: Please someone help me understand what is true! The petition by Tahir Javed was filed by Attorney Ashish Mahendru on behalf of Tahir Javed on Sept.30.

October 09, 2024 01:15 UTC

The volume of shares traded reached over 85 million, reflecting strong investor interest in the market. "Stocks closed at an all-time high, led by blue-chip oil shares, amid speculation around the earnings season. Trading volumes also surged during the day, with overall activity increasing to 449.5 million shares from 381.5 million on Friday. PPL emerged as the volume leader, with 40.8 million shares traded, gaining Rs8.09 to close at Rs 126.69. Hub Power followed with 28.1 million shares, although its stock fell by Rs 3.64 to close at Rs 121.70.

October 08, 2024 21:11 UTC

Justin Bieber has opened up about the troubling treatment he faced during his rise to stardom, highlighting an incident at the 2012 American Music Awards that left him feeling violated. During the live event, actress Jenny McCarthy groped and kissed Bieber after announcing his win for Rock/Pop Album of the Year. This wasn’t the only inappropriate interaction Bieber experienced as a young artist. The host pressured him to give her “the s*x talk,” to which Bieber uncomfortably responded, “Why do you want to know the s*x talk from a 15-year-old boy? These incidents highlight the challenges Bieber faced growing up in the industry and the inappropriate behavior directed toward him by adults.

October 08, 2024 20:48 UTC

Bobby Shmurda is questioning the validity of the rumors surrounding an alleged relationship between Meek Mill and Diddy. However, Shmurda strongly suggested that JAY-Z and Roc Nation were responsible for pushing the rumors. [If] you leave that team, they come for you,” Shmurda explained during the interview. She’s gonna try to make your life a living hell. "I wanna hire an investigative team 100k cash to find out every specific detail involving meek mill name to ‘Diddy’ Case….

October 08, 2024 19:34 UTC

Stockholm: The names of scientists who will receive the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 have been announced. According to the announcement of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, this year’s Nobel Prize was awarded to American scientist John Hopefield, who provided the foundations of artificial intelligence, and British Canadian computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton. Both researchers worked on machine learning techniques that later became such power products as ChatGPT. In addition to his expertise in machine learning, Geoffrey Hinton, Emeritus Professor of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, is also known for his opposition to these technologies. Speaking at the ceremony in Sweden, Professor Geoffrey said that he had no idea that this would happen.

October 08, 2024 15:37 UTC





Pakistan has refused to provide subsidies on the export of sugar to Tajikistan, as requested by the latter. The government has allowed the export of 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) of sugar to Tajikistan, and Tajikistan was expecting a subsidy on this export. Sources said that the government warned sugar millers that the export of sugar would be revoked if they did not pay dues to sugarcane growers. During the discussion on the export of 0.1 million tonnes of sugar, the Ministry of Industries and Production assured the ECC that sufficient sugar stocks were available until the start of the new crushing season. Therefore, the proposal to export 0.1 MMT of sugar was a safe and secure option.

October 08, 2024 15:18 UTC

Mumbai: Famous Bollywood actor and producer Ajay Devgan has revealed that he burnt his face on seeing Madhuri Dixit for the first time. The actor recounted a memorable story of how in 2001, during the shooting of the film ‘Yeh Rasti Hain Pyaar Ke’, seeing Madhuri Dixit, he accidentally put a cigarette on his face which burnt his face. Ajay Devgn said that when Madhuri Dixit entered the room, she was looking so beautiful that he stopped looking at her and instead of smoking, he put his cigarette on his mouth, burning his face. Ajay Devgn laughingly showed everyone the mark on his face and said, ‘This mark is Madhuri Dixit’s mark which is still there on my face.’

October 08, 2024 14:44 UTC

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Senator Irfan Siddiqui on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) refusal to participate in the multi- party conference (PPC) on Palestine has exposed not only its “true face but also real soul” of the party. “PTI’s refusal to attend the MPC for expressing solidarity with the Palestinian brethren suffering under Israeli oppression has unveiled its true nature,” Senator Siddiqui said in a statement posted on X. Criticizing the PTl, Senator Siddiqui said those who engage in false propaganda about their “imaginary” rights do not see the blood-soaked streets of Gaza and the innocent children dying from hunger. He sought that PTI should clarify to the nation about the reasons behind its absence and tell whether they did not want to offend someone that they are reluctant to raise their voice for the rights of Palestinians.

October 08, 2024 10:17 UTC

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October 08, 2024 09:14 UTC

ISLAMABAD - Traffic in Islamabad has returned to normal, with all major roads now open following earlier disruptions due to protests. The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) have confirmed that routes across the city are operational. According to an ITP statement, SSP Traffic along with all traffic officers are present on the roads to ensure smooth traffic flow. Traffic officers are actively engaged in maintaining the flow of traffic and assisting citizens. Faizabad and Murree Road, along with the Expressway, have been cleared, and traffic is now moving freely in both directions.

October 08, 2024 05:14 UTC

- Advertisement -LAHORE, Oct 07 (APP):Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that the nation stands in solidarity with Palestinian brothers and sisters against Israeli aggression. In a statement on the occasion of Palestine Solidarity Day issued here on Monday, he said the brutality of the Israeli forces against the oppressed Palestinians is a violation of international laws. The Governor Punjab said that the martyrdom of Palestinians due to the Israeli bombardment is heart wrenching. He emphasized that the international community should stand with the Palestinians and play its role to stop the Israeli aggression.

October 08, 2024 01:58 UTC

“I feel like every guy on the team would do the same for me and for the team,” explained Faber, who mended his ribs with rest over the summer. “It’s important, even out of playoffs. It shows your teammates, everyone, that you’re willing to show up the same way in Game 75 when it doesn’t matter versus Game 7 in a Stanley Cup Final.”

October 07, 2024 21:37 UTC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Richie Richardson for reaching a significant milestone of officiating 50 Men's Test matches as a Match Referee. At 62, the former West Indies captain is a well-regarded member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. “Building on his extensive experience from being a player and Team Manager, Richie has worked hard to establish himself as a Match Referee. “On behalf of the ICC, I wish Richie best wishes for his 50th Test match as a referee.”Richie Richardson: “It is an honour to be officiating in my 50th Men’s Test match. He joined the Emirates ICC Panel of Elite Match Referees in 2016 after his playing days.

October 07, 2024 21:24 UTC

The slow arrival of cotton at ginning factories in Punjab and Sindh indicates a significant decline in cotton production this year. The consistent decline in cotton output in recent years highlights Pakistan’s growing cotton woes due to climate change, ineffective agricultural policies, diseases, and rising input costs. The fall in cotton production also threatens Pakistan’s comparative advantage in the international textile market, potentially leading to the closure of textile and clothing manufacturing units. India’s success in increasing its cotton output significantly since the late 1990s demonstrates that Pakistan can also achieve similar results by adopting new seed technologies and ensuring profitability for cotton farmersThe decline in cotton production in Pakistan is a multifaceted crisis with far-reaching implications for the country’s economy. The decline in cotton production has had a significant impact on the textile industry, which is a key driver of Pakistan’s economy.

October 07, 2024 20:38 UTC

WhatsApp has launched a new feature that allows users to mention others in their stories or status updates. According to the company, users can now tag close friends in their stories, and the mentioned person will have the option to re-share that story. Additionally, WhatsApp has introduced a like feature for stories and statuses. Previously, users could only see the number of views on a story, but now they can like it, similar to liking a Facebook post. Whenever a user mentions someone in a story or status, WhatsApp will send a notification to the mentioned individual, informing them that they have been tagged, and they will also be able to re-share the story.

October 07, 2024 16:56 UTC