Salman Khan Slams Firecrackers in Tiger 3 Shows, says "This is Dangerous"

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:17pm on 13 Nov 2023,Monday Entertainment

Superstar Salman Khan urged fans to enjoy his film Tiger 3 "without putting ourselves and others at risk" after videos showed firecrackers being burst inside theaters. During a show, fans set off firecrackers causing panic. Khan criticized it saying, "This is dangerous. Let's enjoy the film without putting ourselves and others at risk. Stay safe." Police are filing charges against the unidentified accused. Salman slammed the "dangerous" actions of fans bursting firecrackers during Tiger 3 screenings and told viewers to stay safe and not put themselves or others at risk.

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Salman Khan's Tiger 3 sees Fireworks Set Off in Theaters by Over-Enthusiatic Fans: Creates 'Fireworks' in the Box Office Too

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:00pm on 13 Nov 2023,Monday Entertainment

Salman Khan is riding high on the success of Tiger 3. However, some concerning videos were shared on X, showing fans set off fireworks during the screening inside a houseful theatre. Going by the video, it seems that rockets were set off in the packed room which led the terrified crowd to run out of the theatre room. In another incident, the actor’s fan club in Malegaon also set off fireworks during the screening of Tiger 3. The film featuring Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi alongside the actor is receiving a heartwarming response in the view of box-office collections and reviews. Despite the celebrations of Diwali collections on day one are approx. Rs 44.50 crore according to Sacnilk, higher than Khan’s previous massive openers Bharat (Rs 42.30 crore) and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Rs 40.35 crore). It was a unique strategy on the part of Yash Raj Films to release Tiger 3 on a Sunday, something never done before, and that too on the day of Diwali.

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China Shows Off Naval Power at Pakistan Drills with Warships and Submarine: Images from Karachi Port Sparks Concern

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:11am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday Defence

High-resolution satellite images reveal multiple Chinese frontline warships, a submarine, and support vessels docked at Pakistan's Karachi port for their largest-ever joint naval exercises. The significant deployment highlights Beijing's rapidly growing naval presence from its Djibouti base to frequent forays across the Indian Ocean as it maps regional waters. The naval assets include a diesel-electric Type 039 submarine, showcasing China's ability to project power thousands of miles from home ports. It's the 8th Chinese submarine deployment here since 2013. Sources say Chinese subs are tracked by Indian P-8 planes. Experts warn "It's not a question of if but when China decides to deploy a carrier battle group in the Indian Ocean region." With warships and subs at Pakistan drills, Beijing flaunts naval strength, sparking concerns over increased Indian Ocean clout.

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Power Outages Engulf Northern Ireland, Transportation Disrupted as Storm Debi Makes Landfall

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:38am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday International

Roads are closed and public transport disrupted in Northern Ireland as Storm Debi made landfall. Police urged people to avoid travel. Amber and yellow alerts are in place for wind and rain. About 3,000 homes lost power, mainly in Craigavon, Newry and Downpatrick. In the Republic of Ireland, 100,000 homes and businesses have no power as Debi peaks. Roads are shut in Ballymena due to fallen trees, and a landslip occurred on the A2 in Glenarm. Translink said Lisburn bus station is closed with delays on buses and trains. The Met Office warns of flooding risks just weeks after previous storm flooding. Northern Ireland is being hammered by Storm Debi with widespread power outages, road closures, and transportation disruption.

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Former PM David Cameron Makes Dramatic Cabinet Comeback as UK Foreign Secretary

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:16am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday International

In a historic and unexpected move, former British Prime Minister David Cameron has been appointed Foreign Secretary by PM Rishi Sunak. Cameron, who resigned as an MP in 2016, has been made a life peer by the King to enable his dramatic Cabinet comeback. Downing Street announced Cameron's surprise return to frontline politics, despite not currently being an elected politician. It is only the second time since WWII that an ex-PM has come back to government. Ministers typically require Lords membership for accountability. Cameron was spotted entering No 10 as the reshuffle began. His appointment as Foreign Sec represents a remarkable political revival for the former Conservative leader.

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James Cleverly replaces Suella Braverman as new Home Secretary in Major Cabinet Reshuffle

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:00am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday International

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed James Cleverly as the new Home Secretary, sacking Suella Braverman as part of a cabinet reshuffle. Cleverly's appointment comes two days before a Supreme Court ruling on the Rwanda deportation policy Braverman championed. This summer, Cleverly had publicly appealed to remain as Foreign Secretary. The reshuffle is seen as Sunak's attempt to reset his premiership after criticism he was not "bold enough" since becoming PM. Braverman's exit follows a rocky tenure as Home Secretary. The shake-up comes just days before the autumn budget statement. Sunak has moved swiftly to put his stamp on government, installing ally James Cleverly at the Home Office after firing Suella Braverman.

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UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman fired by PM Sunak

Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 09:05am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday International

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman from his cabinet after she penned an unauthorized article in the Times newspaper criticizing police handling of recent protests. In the inflammatory article, Braverman claimed there was a "perception" that police officers favored left-wing protesters over right-wing groups. Her comments were blamed for stoking tensions amid clashes between protesters and police during Armistice Day events over the weekend. This is the second time in less than a year that Braverman has been forced to resign from her position as Home Secretary under a Conservative government. Her dismissal is expected to be part of a wider reshuffle of Sunak's cabinet team.

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Rishi Sunak Mulls Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Calls to Oust Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 08:53am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday International

Speculation rises over a potential cabinet reshuffle by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with discussions already underway regarding the possible removal of Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Braverman faces scrutiny for an article accusing the Metropolitan Police of double standards in policing protests. While Sunak expressed confidence in her, Labour urges her dismissal, and Downing Street investigates how the article was published against edits. The situation intensifies as Braverman doubles down on calls for action against pro-Palestine protests, sparking debates on her impact on escalating tensions.

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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Stresses Military Pressure in Efforts to Retrieve Hostages from Hamas

Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 08:41am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday International

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasizes the importance of military pressure in the mission to bring back Israeli civilians held by Hamas during a meeting with affected families. Gallant commits to exploring all avenues, either through operations or agreements, and states that only military pressure will advance their goal. Meanwhile, the Gaza side reports over 11,000 casualties, including thousands of children, in the ongoing conflict. The defense establishment remains focused on defeating Hamas and securing the release of hostages, with no specified timeframe for the ongoing conflict.

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Sehwag, Edulji and de Silva inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 08:16am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday Sports

The International Cricket Council announced that legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag, former Indian women's captain Diana Edulji, and Sri Lankan batting great Aravinda de Silva were inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Sehwag scored over 8,500 Test runs and holds the Indian record for highest individual score of 319. Edulji was India's captain for 3 decades and helped create opportunities for women cricketers. De Silva was part of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup winning team and scored over 6,300 Test runs. The trio were recognized for their brilliant careers and impact on the game.

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