Parineeti Chopra and Varun Dhawan featured together in the song Jaaneman Aah in the film Dishoom. Parineeti had a special appearance in the film, but the actress has not done a full movie with Varun.
Now, according to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Parineeti is being considered to star opposite Varun Dhawan in Sajid Nadiadwala’s production venture Sanki.
A source told the portal, "Parineeti is being under consideration by Sajid Nadiadwala for the lead role in Sanki. The action-thriller is apparently a remake again, but nobody knows which film is being remade now. All that is out is Varun will be playing the lead role in the suspense drama. Now, the makers want to lock Pari opposite Varun. This will also be a fresh pairing for the masses because they have never done a film together before. While there have been verbal discussions as of now, the contract is yet to be locked."
Well, it will surely be interesting to watch Varun and Parineeti on the big screen together.
Currently, Parineeti is busy with the promotions of her movie Saina which is slated to release on 26th March 2021. She also has another film titled Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar lined-up for a release on 19th March 2021.
Meanwhile, Varun is currently busy with the shooting of Amar Kaushik’s Bhediya which also stars Kriti Sanon in the lead role.
The presence of West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in the UK, health officials said. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has stated that the general public faces a “very low” risk from the virus, although it can cause serious illness in rare cases.
Authorities said there is currently no evidence of further spread of the virus among mosquito populations.
West Nile virus is transmitted through mosquito bites. The virus, spread by bird-biting mosquitoes, has become increasingly common in various parts of the world, including mainland Europe.
Mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are influenced by environmental factors such as climate change, which is pushing such risks further north. Aedes vexans mosquitoes, which are native to Britain, are among the species migrating along with vector-borne diseases as temperatures rise.
Only seven cases of West Nile virus have been reported in the UK since 2000, all linked to travel abroad. No cases have been acquired within the UK.
The virus regularly causes outbreaks in regions including parts of Africa, Asia, South America and Europe — a trend that has grown over time.
A 2023 research programme conducted by UKHSA and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) identified the virus in mosquitoes collected from ponds near Retford, Nottinghamshire.
“While this is the first detection of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in the UK, it is not unexpected as the virus is already widespread in Europe,” said Dr Meera Chand, Deputy Director for Travel Health and Infections at UKHSA.
Dr Arran Folly, who led the research programme, said the finding reflects “a wider changing landscape, where, in the wake of climate change, mosquito-borne diseases are expanding to new areas”.
West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes typically breed in standing water. Health experts recommend using insect repellents and bed nets, and eliminating standing water sources, to help prevent transmission.
The virus often causes mild or no symptoms, making it difficult to detect. Common symptoms include headaches, high fever and skin rashes. In severe cases, the infection can be fatal. Last year, protests were held in Seville, Spain, after five people died from the virus.
CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves arrived in Banff, Canada, on Monday for a two-day G7 summit with finance ministers from leading democracies. Reeves is expected to focus on the UK’s recent trade deals and economic performance.
She said, “This Government is laser-focused on delivering for the British people. That’s why in the past two weeks we have struck three major deals with the US, EU and India that will kickstart economic growth and put more money in people’s pockets as part of our Plan for Change.”
The UK recently signed agreements with the US, EU and India. The deal with the EU is expected to add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040.
The India trade agreement is projected to increase GDP by £4.8 billion and wages by £2.2 bn annually in the long run. A separate agreement with the US includes tariff cuts and protections for British businesses.
Reeves is expected to meet US treasury secretary Scott Bessent and Canadian finance minister François-Philippe Champagne during the summit. She will also hold discussions on Ukraine with Ukrainian finance minister Sergii Marchenko.
The chancellor will reiterate UK support for Ukraine and highlight the latest UK sanctions on Russia’s oil exports.
She will also outline steps taken by the UK government to reduce interest rates and provide economic stability.
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The rise in lion numbers is being viewed as a major success for India’s conservation programme
The population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat has increased significantly, rising from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, according to the latest census results announced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.
The figures were gathered during the 16th Asiatic lion census, which was carried out over four days from 10 to 13 May across 11 districts in the state. This marks a notable rise of over 32 per cent in the number of lions over the past five years.
The large-scale survey covered an estimated 35,000 square kilometres and involved around 3,000 personnel, including regional, zonal, and sub-zonal officers, enumerators, assistant enumerators and inspectors. The team conducted a preliminary count on 10 and 11 May, followed by the final phase on 12 and 13 May.
The census was conducted across 58 talukas, including the districts of Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Morbi, Surendranagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Amreli, Porbandar and Botad.
Asiatic lions, a distinct sub-species of lions, are exclusively found in Gujarat, primarily in and around the Gir National Park. The region is globally recognised as the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion, and conservation efforts in the state have been instrumental in helping the species recover from the brink of extinction.
The rise in lion numbers is being viewed as a major success for India’s conservation programme, with authorities crediting effective wildlife management and local community involvement for the growing population.
The 2020 census had also shown an increase, with the population then having risen from 523 in 2015 to 674. With the current count at 891, Gujarat continues to be the stronghold for the world’s only wild population of Asiatic lions.
(PTI)
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FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's players, (L-R) Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
PAKISTAN dropped stars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Wednesday (21) as they named a new-look squad for three home Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh.
Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson will take charge for the first time after being appointed last week, replacing Aaqib Javed.
Salman Ali Agha will captain Pakistan as they look towards next year's Twenty20 World Cup, to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Fast bowler Shaheen had played in Pakistan's last T20 series in New Zealand in March, but batsmen Azam and Rizwan were omitted for the second consecutive T20 series after being criticised for slow scoring.
"The squad has been selected based on players' performances in the ongoing Pakistan Super League, which concludes on May 25," the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement.
Shaheen has taken 12 wickets for Lahore Qalandars in 10 PSL matches at an economy rate of 8.20. Opener Sahibzada Farhan earned a recall after topping the PSL batting charts with 394 runs.
Batsmen Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman return after missing the New Zealand tour with injuries.
Fast bowler Hasan Ali is back after being sidelined with multiple injuries since May last year.
The PCB said that the matches, which have been affected by a 10-day delay to the PSL caused by the deadly India-Pakistan conflict, will be held in Lahore on May 28, 30 and June 1.
Pakistan squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub
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Asap Rocky and Rihanna at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week
Rihanna recently stepped out in Cannes, France, confidently showing off her baby bump during a date night with partner A$AP Rocky. The singer wore a daring black dress with a high slit and bold cutouts that highlighted her growing belly. Her outfit was simple yet elegant: a one-shoulder gown paired with black heels and a small purse. Rocky complemented her look, dressed in a dark trench coat and grey trousers.
This appearance came just days after Rihanna’s big pregnancy reveal at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, where she stunned attendees by proudly displaying her bump. At the gala, she arrived wearing a stylish grey skirt set earlier in the day and later changed into a chic cropped suit with a pinstripe skirt and a dramatic hat. She finished the night at the afterparty in an all-black ensemble that also showed off her bump.
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Rihanna and Rocky have been in Cannes for the film festival, supporting the premiere of Rocky’s new movie, Highest 2 Lowest. Despite rainy weather, the couple posed under an umbrella on the red carpet, with Rocky affectionately cradling Rihanna’s belly. For the premiere, Rihanna chose a flowing electric-blue halter dress with cut-outs that complemented her maternity glow. The look was finished with delicate jewellery and a matching clutch.
The couple is already parents to two sons, RZA, 3, and Riot, 1. Although Rihanna hasn’t revealed the gender of their third child, fans are speculating she might be expecting twins. Rocky recently hinted on Late Night with Seth Meyers that their new baby’s name will follow their tradition of starting with the letter “R.”
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Rocky also spoke openly about sharing their pregnancy news, expressing relief and happiness after keeping it private for so long. Their appearance at Cannes marks Rihanna’s first red carpet there since 2017.
With the upcoming release of Highest 2 Lowest this August, where Rocky stars alongside Denzel Washington, the couple is balancing their personal joy with professional milestones.