Justin Baldoni gets support from film crew amid Blake Lively lawsuit

A crew member of ‘It Ends With Us’ has dropped shocking revelations about actor-filmmaker Justin Baldoni and Hollywood actress Blake Lively.

Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign in December 2024.

In his counterclaim, Justin Baldoni accused the Hollywood actress and her husband Ryan Reynolds of civil extortion, defamation and more.

Amid their battle, Talia Spencer, a storyboard artist who worked on ‘It Ends With Us’, has opened up about her experience with Baldoni.

In an interview with an Australian media outlet, Spencer described the actor-filmmaker as “one of the few directors I’ve worked for that was kind and respectful.”

Read more: ‘It Ends With Us’ actor reacts to Blake Lively’s claims against Baldoni

Recalling the time when Justin Baldoni recruited her to work ‘It Ends With Us’, she maintained she joined the movie because Baldoni cared “a lot about the vision of what we’re trying to do here and [he was] not in it for fame.”

On Blake Lively’s claims, she said that the Hollywood actress might have mistaken Baldon’s kindness for weakness.

“I feel like maybe Blake smelled his kindness, mistook it for weakness and tried to take advantage and take power,” Talia Spencer said.

When asked about Justin Baldoni’s claim of Blake Lively attempting to take control of the creative work of ‘It Ends With Us’, she claimed that she did and forced Baldoni to compromise on his vision.

“Probably, yeah. I think there was a massive compromise in terms of Justin’s original vision for the film,” Talia Spencer added.

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Rs750 Prize Bond Draw details for April 15

The highly awaited Rs750 Prize Bond Draw #102 will take place on April 15, 2025, at the National Savings Office in Peshawar.

This draw offers a chance to participants to win extensive cash prizes, including a grand prize of Rs1.5 million.

Prize Breakdown

The winners of the Rs750 Prize Bond Draw #102 will be announced before noon on Tuesday. The prize distribution is as follows:

Prize	Amount (PKR)	Number of Winners
1st Prize	1,500,000	1
2nd Prize	500,000	3
3rd Prize	9,300	1,696

The first prize winner will receive Rs1.5 million, while three second-prize winners will each take home Rs 500,000. Additionally, 1,696 lucky winners will secure Rs 9,300 each.

Read More: Rs200 prize bond draw complete result- March 17, 2025

Previous Winners

In the last Rs750 Prize Bond Draw, bond number 271541 was the first-prize winner, while the second prize went to bond numbers 317904, 496553, and 800663.

Upcoming Prize Bond Draws in 2025

The National Savings of Pakistan has scheduled several prize bond draws throughout the year. Here are some key upcoming events:

PRIZE BONDS	DATE	CITY
750	15 Apr, 25	PESHAWAR
1500	15 May, 25	KARACHI
100	15 May, 25	SIALKOT
40000	10 Jun, 25	HYDERABAD
25000	10 Jun, 25	LAHORE
200	16 Jun, 25	QUETTA
750	15 Jul, 25	RAWALPINDI
1500	15 Aug, 25	FAISALABAD
100	15 Aug, 25	LAHORE
40000	10 Sep, 25	PESHAWAR
25000	10 Sep, 25	KARACHI
200	15 Sep, 25	MULTAN
750	15 Oct, 25	MUZAFFARABAD
1500	17 Nov, 25	RAWALPINDI
100	17 Nov, 25	HYDERABAD
40000	10 Dec, 25	SIALKOT
25000	10 Dec, 25	FAISALABAD
200	15 Dec, 25	LAHORE

For a full list of upcoming draws, visit the National Savings website or check local listings.

The Rs750 Prize Bond Draw #102 will be conducted using a hand-operated draw machine in Peshawar. Participants can check their bond numbers online to see if they have won. The State Bank of Pakistan oversees the balloting process to ensure transparency

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Pakistan, Oman vow strengthening bilateral ties

Pakistan and Oman have reiterated their commitment to further expand and strengthen the existing fraternal ties in diverse fields for mutually beneficial outcomes.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Sunday received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi.

Issues relating to regional and international peace and security were also discussed.

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further expand and strengthen the existing fraternal ties in diverse fields for mutually beneficial outcomes. Both leaders invited each other to visit and agreed to do so at mutually convenient earliest dates.

The Deputy Prime Minister appreciated the Sultanate of Oman for facilitating the talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America.

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WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s hilarious reaction to Karun, Bumrah’s heated exchange

Mumbai Indians’ batter Rohit Sharma came up with a hilarious reaction to the heated exchange between Jasprit Bumrah and Delhi Capitals’ Karun Nair during their IPL 2025 game.

The two sides faced off in the 29th match of the Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.

Nair looked in supreme touch as he smashed 89 off 40 balls as the side looked to chase down the 206-run target.

In his inning, he also smashed the veteran MI pacer for 18 runs in one over, the most runs scored by any Indian batter against Bumrah in an IPL over.

However, things got tense when he collided with bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Read more: Mohammad Amir reveals preference to IPL over PSL in future

The incident happened on the sixth ball of the 6th over when Nair played a full toss from Bumrah towards deep square leg and took off for a run.

In the middle of his sprint, Karun Nair crashed into Bumrah’s back, who was standing near the non-striker’s end.

Despite his apology, Jasprit Bumrah lost his cool and was seen exchanging words with the DC batter.

The viral video of the incident showed Nair then explaining the things to Hardik Pandya.

However, it was Rohit Sharma’s reaction to the heated exchange which went viral on social media.

 

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The former Mumbai Indians skipper was seen making a hilarious face and jokingly threatening Karun Nair.

Meanwhile, DC were defeated by MI by 12 runs in their IPL 2025 game as they were bowled out for 193 in 19 overs.

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WATCH: World’s first AI-bred chick of endangered bird hatched

In a breakthrough for wildlife conservation, India has become the first country in the world to successfully breed the endangered Great Indian Bustard through artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

This marks a significant milestone, as India has now become the first country in the world to successfully breed the Great Indian Bustard using this method.

Six months ago, the first chick was born using the same AI-assisted technique. The latest success has reignited hope for the conservation of this critically endangered species.

According to Indian media reports, on 16 March, following AI technology insemination, a female bird named Toni laid an egg at the Conservation Breeding Centre in Rajasthan, resulting in the birth of the eighth chick of the season.

This is the second successful artificial insemination under the Project Great Indian Bustard initiative.

The total number of Great Indian Bustards at the breeding centre has now risen to 52, a promising development in the efforts to save the species from extinction.

According to the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), this technique was first implemented on the Houbara bustard by the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) in Abu Dhabi.

Scientists from India’s Wildlife Institute of India (WII) visited the IFHC, received training, and later adapted the method for use on the Great Indian Bustard.

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In an earlier attempt, a male bird named Suda, based at the Ramdeora Breeding Centre, was trained for artificial mating.

His sperm was collected and transported to Sudasari, where, on 20 September 2024, it was used to inseminate Toni.

This led to the birth of the first AI-assisted chick. Now, with another successful birth on Friday, scientists are optimistic about future conservation outcomes.

This technological breakthrough marks a major step forward in preserving one of India’s most threatened bird species.

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Abhishek Bachchan appears to ignore Aishwarya Rai in viral clip

Bollywood actor, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan interview clip is going viral for all the wrong reasons.

The pair have often found their personal lives under the spotlight, with constant speculation about the state of their relationship.

Despite Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai poised public appearances, rumours persist suggesting all may not be well in their marriage.

A recent video clip that has gone viral on social media has reignited discussions. In the clip, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is seen speaking fondly about her first international tour with her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek Bachchan.

 

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However, it was Abhishek Bachchan’s seemingly indifferent reaction that caught the attention of viewers.

During the interview, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is heard saying, “This is the first with the love of my life, my husband. It is his first world tour. It will always be remembered that we did this together. It is also special because my father-in-law and mother-in-law are here with me.”

While Aishwarya Rai spoke warmly about the experience, Abhishek Bachchan appeared emotionless, avoiding eye contact and remaining silent throughout — a reaction that many found unsettling.

Read More: Has Abhishek Bachchan become victim of ‘nepotism negativity’? Big B reacts!

Social media users were quick to comment on the viral video. One wrote, “Like literally Aish is lifting Abhishek for no good reason, still look at his face!! He thinks he is Alexander of somewhere! Poor Aish.” Another added, “Bro, at least smile, how sweetly she’s explaining it.” A third viewer joked, “I think someone said ‘statue’. That’s why he is frozen like that.”

Though the video dates back to an earlier event, its resurfacing has once again stirred debate about the dynamics between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.

Earlier, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan believes his only son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, has fallen victim to the nepotism chatter, despite having a strong body of work.

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Abhishek Bachchan appears to ignore Aishwarya Rai in viral clip

Bollywood actor, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan interview clip is going viral for all the wrong reasons.

The pair have often found their personal lives under the spotlight, with constant speculation about the state of their relationship.

Despite Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai poised public appearances, rumours persist suggesting all may not be well in their marriage.

A recent video clip that has gone viral on social media has reignited discussions. In the clip, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is seen speaking fondly about her first international tour with her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek Bachchan.

 

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However, it was Abhishek Bachchan’s seemingly indifferent reaction that caught the attention of viewers.

During the interview, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is heard saying, “This is the first with the love of my life, my husband. It is his first world tour. It will always be remembered that we did this together. It is also special because my father-in-law and mother-in-law are here with me.”

While Aishwarya Rai spoke warmly about the experience, Abhishek Bachchan appeared emotionless, avoiding eye contact and remaining silent throughout — a reaction that many found unsettling.

Read More: Has Abhishek Bachchan become victim of ‘nepotism negativity’? Big B reacts!

Social media users were quick to comment on the viral video. One wrote, “Like literally Aish is lifting Abhishek for no good reason, still look at his face!! He thinks he is Alexander of somewhere! Poor Aish.” Another added, “Bro, at least smile, how sweetly she’s explaining it.” A third viewer joked, “I think someone said ‘statue’. That’s why he is frozen like that.”

Though the video dates back to an earlier event, its resurfacing has once again stirred debate about the dynamics between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.

Earlier, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan believes his only son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, has fallen victim to the nepotism chatter, despite having a strong body of work.

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Not just glamour: Areej Chaudhary shows off sharp shooting in viral video

Pakistani actress Areej Chaudhary has taken the internet by storm after a viral video of her expertly firing an MK18 rifle was posted on Instagram.

The viral video, shared by Areej Chaudhary herself, shows the actress handling the weapon with impressive skill, drawing both admiration and curiosity from fans.

In the viral video, Areej can be seen at a shooting range, confidently aiming and firing the rifle.

Alongside the footage, she wrote in the caption, “Accuracy is more important than power.”

 

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The viral video quickly caught the attention of social media users, many of whom are now speculating whether the clip is from the set of an upcoming film or drama.

However, Areej Chaudhary did not provide further details about the context of the footage leaving fans to wonder whether the viral video was taken during professional shooting practice or simply out of personal interest.

Areej Chaudhary, who gained popularity for her supporting role in ARY Digital’s hit drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, had previously revealed in an interview that she is highly trained in handling various weapons.

According to Areej, she has had a passion for firearms since childhood and has received formal training in shooting.

Read More: Areej Chaudhary recalls her terrifying cab ride experience

She also disclosed that she always carries licensed weapons for her safety, both in her car and handbag. Areej Chaudhary once foiled an attempted kidnapping, thanks to her quick action and armed readiness.

Speaking about the need for women to protect themselves, Areej highlighted that Pakistan remains a challenging place for women, with many facing daily threats. She stressed that women must take proactive steps to ensure their safety, especially in unpredictable environments.

The viral video has not only reignited interest in Areej Chaudhary’s off-screen life but has also sparked conversations around women’s self-defence and empowerment.

 

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President Zardari discharged from hospital

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has been discharged from a private hospital in Karachi after being treated for 10 days, his physician Dr Asim Hussain said, ARY News reported.

Dr. Asim, the president’s physician, confirmed that Zardari’s coronavirus report has turned negative. The president was admitted to the hospital on March 31, 2025, after experiencing fever and infection symptoms.

He tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed in isolation with continuous health monitoring.

The president received treatment from a team of experts, and his condition showed significant improvement. He was transferred from Nawabshah to Karachi on Eid night for medical attention.

 

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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves stand at US$ 15.75bn

KARACHI: Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves were recorded at US$15.75 billion during the week ended on April 4, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Pakistan’s reserves held by the SBP increased by US$ 23 million to reach US$ 10.69 billion during the same period, the central bank said in a statement.

Pakistan’s net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at US$5.05 billion.

“During the week ended on 04-Apr-2025, SBP reserves increased by US$ 23 million to US$  $10,699.4 million” the SBP added.

Data released Last week revealed that the foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose by $70 million reaching $10.68 billion during the week ended on March 28.

The country’s total liquid foreign reserves amounted to $15.58 billion.  Commercial banks held net foreign reserves amounting to $4.90 billion. No reason for the increase in reserves was specified by the central bank.

 

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JUI-F summons meeting to discuss joining forces with PTI-led opposition

LAHORE: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has announced a pivotal meeting on April 19, 2025, in Lahore to deliberate on the formation of a grand opposition alliance and its potential collaboration with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), ARY News reported.

This rare gathering of JUI’s central council, comprising 1,500 members, aims to address critical concerns and reservations regarding the grand opposition alliance.

Senior JUI leaders have expressed apprehensions about PTI’s internal conflicts, including disputes between its chairman and secretary-general, which have created a chaotic environment within the party.

Questions have arisen about whom to engage with for alliance discussions. Additionally, concerns have been raised about Ali Amin Gandapur’s behind-the-scenes negotiations, casting doubt on the feasibility of a unified opposition front.

The meeting will explore whether the grand opposition alliance should proceed and, if so, under what conditions.

JUI leaders have indicated that a breakthrough meeting between Maulana Fazlur Rehman and PTI representatives may occur before April 19, 2025. However, the current political landscape suggests significant challenges in achieving a cohesive alliance.

Political alliances in Pakistan have historically faced hurdles due to ideological differences and internal party dynamics.

Recent efforts to form a grand opposition alliance have been met by skepticism, with JUI conveying its conditions and reservations to PTI.

The alliance aims to counter the ruling coalition and address pressing national issues, but internal divisions within PTI and concerns about leadership credibility remain obstacles2.

The upcoming meeting will be a critical interval for opposition parties as they navigate the complexities of forming a unified front. The outcome could shape the political landscape in Pakistan for the foreseeable future.

Read More: PTI hierarchy consults over top office of opposition Grand Alliance

Earlier, the PTI hierarchy engaged in consultations regarding the anticipated grand alliance of opposition parties.

The leaders reached an agreement on a middle path for the alliance’s chief after considering opinions from the JUI and other opposition parties.

Some leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had suggested appointing the chairman and president, the two top offices for the opposition’s alliance.

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Waqf Amendment Act not to be implemented in West Bengal, says CM

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the Waqf Amendment Act will not be enforced in the state.

Addressing a Jain community event in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee reassured the public, particularly minority groups, of her commitment to safeguarding their rights and properties.

She emphasized that Bengal will not adopt any “divide and rule” policies, reiterating her dedication to unity and harmony.

Banerjee acknowledged the concerns surrounding the enactment of the Waqf Amendment Act, which has sparked protests in various regions.

Mamata Banerjee assured the audience, “Have faith, nothing will happen in Bengal that divides and rules us. Bengal’s message is ‘live and let live.'”

The Chief Minister also urged the public to avoid political provocations, stating, “If someone incites you to gather for political motives, please refrain. Remember, Didi is here to protect you and your property. Together, we can achieve anything.”

Highlighting the importance of unity, Mamata Banerjee remarked, “Our goal is always to unite, not divide. When we stand together, the nation prospers.

Read More: Explainer: What is the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, and Why is it Controversial?

Some are tarnishing Bengal’s image, claiming Hindus are unprotected here. But who ensures everyone’s safety? This is Bengal, where all communities coexist peacefully.”

Banerjee’s stance comes amidst ongoing debates over the Waqf Amendment Act, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament and received presidential assent.

The Act has been criticized for its potential impact on minority rights, particularly in states like West Bengal.

The Waqf Amendment Act has been a contentious issue, with protests erupting in districts like Murshidabad.

This debate highlights broader concerns about minority rights and religious freedom in India, and critics argue that the Act undermines minority rights by introducing stricter regulations on Waqf properties.

Banerjee’s opposition reflects her broader political stance on protecting minority communities, safeguard the cultural and religious autonomy and promoting religious harmony.

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