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The tussle between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar over ‘Don 3’ has come out in the open. After the actor’s exit from the project, the filmmaker’s production house demanded Rs 40 crore in compensation, which the banner apparently spent on the movie’s pre-production work. According to the latest development, the meeting for the same has been scheduled with the Producers Guild of India for the end of February.
According to the Mid-Day report, a source, who is a senior Guild member, stated, “No formal complaint has been placed before the general body. But both sides will be heard informally.”
Another source told the publication that after both parties are done with the meeting, they will be given a 10-day window to come to a mutual resolution. The insider stated, “If talks fail, the body is likely to escalate the issue to the Cine & TV Artistes Association [CINTAA]. CINTAA’s involvement would ensure that both producer and artiste’s interests are balanced.”The source further shared with the website that the dispute will be a reference point to form a new policy with respect to rising production costs. The person shared, “Producers today are bearing disproportionate financial pressure due to expanding entourage. Seeing that stars’ entourages remain bloated, as evident from this case, it’s best to put guidelines in place.”‘Don 3’ dispute escalates; Producers Guild plans sit-down over Ranveer Singh–Farhan Akhtar issue
An earlier report stated that Ranveer Singh, during a meeting with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, stated that Akhtar didn’t show any seriousness about ‘Don 3’. As per the report, he stated that the producers were even considering Hrithik Roshan for the role and that he was not ready for any changes in the script as well. Farhan, on the other hand, added that Ranveer didn’t ask for any change in the script.Later, reports stated that Hrithik Roshan was not approached by the makers for the titular role.
In a high-scoring Group D encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat New Zealand by seven wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After restricting the Black Caps to 175/7, the Proteas chased down the target in just 17.1 overs, riding on a scintillating knock from skipper Aiden Markram. Marco Jansen’s four-wicket haul earlier in the evening laid the perfect foundation for the clinical chase.
Put into bat after South Africa opted to bowl first, New Zealand began with intent. Finn Allen injected early momentum with a quickfire 31 off 17 balls, peppering the boundary with four fours and two sixes. Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra chipped in with brisk cameos, but the innings lost steam when Glenn Phillips fell cheaply.
Mark Chapman steadied the innings with a fluent 48 off 26 deliveries, striking six fours and two sixes. He found useful support from Daryl Mitchell, who compiled a composed 32 off 24 balls. Just when New Zealand looked set for a total beyond 185, Jansen turned the tide.
The tall left-arm seamer struck at crucial intervals, dismissing well-set batters and breaking partnerships. He finished with impressive figures of 4 for 40 in his four overs. Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi chipped in with a wicket each, ensuring the Black Caps were restricted to 175/7 — competitive, but not intimidating on a good batting surface.
South Africa’s response was authoritative from the outset. Quinton de Kock set the tone with a brisk 20 off 14 balls, while Ryan Rickelton added further impetus with a lively 21 off just 11 deliveries. The early fireworks allowed Markram to build his innings with confidence.
Markram delivered one of the finest knocks of the tournament so far, hammering 86 off 44 balls. His innings was a blend of timing and power, featuring eight boundaries and four towering sixes. He dismantled the New Zealand attack with calculated aggression, ensuring the required rate never spiraled out of control.
Dewald Brevis and David Miller provided calm support in the middle overs, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. By the time Markram departed, the result was virtually sealed. Miller’s unbeaten 24 ensured South Africa crossed the finish line comfortably with 17 balls to spare.
The Kiwi bowling unit found it difficult to contain the flow of runs. Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner were economical in patches but failed to pick up wickets at key moments. Lockie Ferguson, Jimmy Neesham, and Rachin Ravindra managed a wicket apiece, but Jacob Duffy endured a tough outing, conceding 50 runs in his three overs. The lack of sustained pressure allowed South Africa’s batters to dominate the chase, particularly during the powerplay and middle overs.
Marco Jansen bags Player of the Match award 💯#NZvSA #MarcoJansen #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/w8eRiI5fQT
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 14, 2026
🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨#TheProteas storm to an emphatic 7-wicket victory, cruising to the top of Group D! 🇿🇦🔥
An absolutely clinical performance tonight, led superbly by the captain as the chase was wrapped up in style. 💪🏏#Unbreakable #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/cG3KqHjzqL
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) February 14, 2026
This is such gorgeous batting from Aiden Markram. Taking an attack apart, but surgically rather than bluntly.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 14, 2026
Aiden Markram is always such a pleasure to wtach. He didn’t swing hard. He stays balance and just time the ball perfectly. No better sight in the world than watch him bat in full flow.
Beautiful carnage full of class and controle! pic.twitter.com/GUJMLcKwa0
— 𝘚. 𝘏𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳 (@Hashir_63) February 14, 2026
Fastest Hundred in ODI World Cup for South Africa – Aiden Markram.
Fastest Fifty in T20 World Cup for South Africa – Aiden Markram. pic.twitter.com/xWuQRhqaGk
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) February 14, 2026
SOUTH AFRICA BECOMES THE FIRST TEAM TO QUALIFY INTO SUPER 8 IN T20 WC 2026 🚨#T20WorldCup2026 #NZvsSA pic.twitter.com/KnfJVLTLlG
— Channi Pabla (@_pablax_) February 14, 2026
A stunning knock from Aiden Markram powers South Africa to a thumping win over New Zealand 💪
📝: https://t.co/ytWK2GZQwV…#T20WorldCup2026 #NZvsSA pic.twitter.com/3Lo3MXleVl
— Mahesh (@zurange_mahesh) February 14, 2026
South Africa with a dominant win. New Zealand despite the loss too are sitting pretty in this group. #NZvsSA #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/YM2yYIddCb
— U s m a n K h a n (@DrUsmanKhanMD) February 14, 2026
That was a punishment from #TheProteas statement win, that finish from Miller was vicious #T20WorldCup2026 #NZvsSA
— Uppity African (@SerojaneLennox) February 14, 2026
Marco Jansen’s efficient display helped South Africa to a comprehensive win in Ahmedabad 👊
He’s the @aramco POTM 🥇 pic.twitter.com/Wrgt2qQjK7
— ICC (@ICC) February 14, 2026
POTM Marco Jansen LFGGG
— Marco Jansen’s wife (@retired_yearner) February 14, 2026
Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 86 off 44 balls led South Africa to a comfortable victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, securing their spot in the Super Eight round. Marco Jansen’s 4-40 also earned him Player of the Match.
Markram’s aggressive innings and the team’s overall… pic.twitter.com/YjDFABMm4O
— Gully Point (@gullypoint_) February 14, 2026
Though NZ lost, one positive from today was PBKS boy Marco Jansen getting POTM
Currently he’s the most in-form Punjab player going into this IPL and has really upgraded his T20 bowling since the 2024 WT20 pic.twitter.com/522L2DazZh
— SIVY 🇮🇳 (@Sivy_Raina3) February 14, 2026
Bigg Boss 13 fame Himanshi Khurana, who is currently busy with her career in Punjabi cinema, filed a complaint with the Mohali police over an extortion threat. According a PTI report, Himanshi received an extortion threat of Rs 10 crore from a foreign based gangster, officials informed.The Mohali police said it has lodged an FIR on the basis of the complaint received from the actress. Police said that the actress filed a complaint regarding the extortion email received on her email ID.Following the complaint, the police swiftly registered an FIR on Saturday at the Sohana police station under Sections 308(4) for extortion and 351(3) for criminal intimidation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), officials said.Superintendent of Police (Investigation), Saurav Jindal stated, “As per the complaint, the email contained a voice note allegedly sent by a foreign-based gangster demanding Ra 10 crore as extortion money.”Police have started investigating the case and are working to trace where the email and voice message were sent from.Officials added that further action will be taken as per the law.On the work front, Himanshi started her career as a model and was later seen in 2013 Punjabi movie ‘Sadda Haq’. She has also featured in several music videos and shot to popularity with the season 13 of controversial reality show “Bigg Boss”.Last month, Punjabi singer Dilnoor filed a complaint with the Mohali police, alleging that he received a call threatening popular singer B Praak and demanding Rs 10 crore in extortion.
Aiden Markram’s blistering half-century powered South Africa to a convincing seven-wicket victory over New Zealand on Saturday, moving the Proteas closer to a Super 8s berth in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Markram led the charge in a high-stakes Group D clash, blasting a rapid 86 to dismantle the Kiwi bowling attack and complete the chase of 176 without any real hiccups. South Africa reached their target in just 17.1 overs, marking their third straight win and taking them to the top of the group with six points.
New Zealand had posted 175 for seven after electing to bat, thanks to a counter-attacking 74-run partnership between Mark Chapman (48) and Daryl Mitchell (32). However, their efforts were undone by South Africa’s incisive bowling and a relentless chase led by Markram. The Proteas began aggressively, with Quinton de Kock (20 off 14) and Ryan Rickelton (21 off 11) providing a brisk start before falling to Lockie Ferguson. Markram then combined with Rickelton for a crucial 40-run burst, pushing South Africa past 100 in just eight overs. Even after Rickelton and Dewald Brevis (21) fell in quick succession, Markram continued to dominate, reaching his half-century off just 28 balls. David Miller (24 not out) finished the job with a huge six over mid-wicket, sealing the win with 17 balls to spare. Earlier, New Zealand had begun strongly, with Tim Seifert and Finn Allen attacking Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi. But Jansen’s steep bounce removed Seifert and Rachin Ravindra, while Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada picked up key wickets to leave the Black Caps struggling at 64 for four inside seven overs. Chapman and Mitchell rebuilt with composure, but Jansen’s return to dismiss Chapman, followed by Mitchell and skipper Mitchell Santner’s cheap dismissal, curtailed the late surge. Jansen finished with 4 for 40, supported by Corbin Bosch (1/34) and Keshav Maharaj (1/24), while James Neesham’s unbeaten 23 went largely in vain.
Newly elected members of Bangladesh parliament are set to take oath on February 17, Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. The cabinet members are scheduled to be sworn in later the same day, the the report said, citing Election Commission secretary Akhtar Ahmed.The 13th parliamentary election took place on February 12, with polling conducted in 299 of the country’s 300 constituencies. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerged dominant, securing 209 seats, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 68. The National Citizens Party (NCP), a member of the 11-party alliance, captured six seats, and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, contesting under the same coalition, won two.Earlier, in his first address to the nation post victory in polls, BNP chief Tarique Rahman talked about “Bangladesh First” policy when it comes to the foreign relations with its neighbours. “We have cleared ourselves regarding the foreign policy which is in the interest of Bangladesh, and the interest of the Bangladeshi people comes first. By protecting the interest of Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi people, we will decide our foreign policy,” he said.He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be invited for the swearing-in.His return to Bangladesh signals a major realignment in Dhaka’s political landscape. After spending 17 years in exile, the 60-year-old leader is set to assume the prime minister’s office following the BNP’s sweeping electoral victory.His ascent is likely to reshape India-Bangladesh ties, which had strengthened during Sheikh Hasina’s rule but experienced friction after her removal. Rahman has indicated a practical, measured stance toward New Delhi, underscoring the need for “mutual respect and understanding” in bilateral engagement.Several core issues are expected to define the next phase of relations: border management, allegations of illegal migration and insurgent activity across frontiers; the sharing of transboundary river waters, particularly the Teesta and Padma; the safety of Hindus and other minorities amid recent incidents; and economic cooperation, including prospects for expanded trade and investment.
NEW DELHI: Railways is seeking to address the biggest concern of long distance passengers— train toilets. It on Saturday rolled out reforms in on-board services with focus on regular cleaning of toilets, wash basins and garbage collection in trains on the move, including for millions of passenger travelling in general or unreserved coaches to have access to cleaned toilets.This is a sharp contrast to the current practice where toilets, basins and common areas in general coaches of moving trains are not cleaned at regular intervals unless there is a complaint. A top railway official said this provision is being introduced for the first time. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “In the current mechanism, cleaning is done only in reserved coaches. We have included general coaches in the new reform.” Officials said they aim to ensure cleaning of toilets in such coaches every 1-2 hours.Vaishnaw also said the earlier “clean train station” concept, which provided thorough cleaning at limited stations, is now being replaced with a continuous cleaning model from the train’s origin to its destination. “Toilets, garbage bins, cabin interiors, water availability, and minor electrical or mechanical defects such as lights going out will be addressed continuously during the journey,” he said.Minister announced two reforms — ‘for better on-board services’ and ‘rail-based logistics through Gati Shakti cargo terminals and cargo related facilities’ — as a part of its target to implement “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks in 2026”.To begin with, around 80 long-distance trains with high passenger patronage — 4-5 trains per zone — will be covered under reforms relating to on-board services in the next six months and over three years, it will be implemented across all trains. Vaishnaw said fully technology-enabled professional teams will be engaged with defined Service Level Agreements, specifying cleaning frequency and more frequent cleaning during peak hours. Continuous toilet cleaning, garbage removal, cabinetry cleaning, linen handling and related services will be ensured, and AI-generated images of cleaning activities will be monitored and analysed.Vaishnaw said the linen distribution, linen collection, and cleaning functions, which were earlier distributed among separate agencies, will also now be integrated and awarded to a single entity.He said the reforms in the cargo terminal segment are expected to generate around Rs 30,000 crore additional revenue from new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) in the next three years. The most significant additions are the integration of processing within cargo terminals, transforming them into “cargo plus processing” hubs and extending contract period from the current 35 years to 50 years.
A new study by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), supported by OpenAI, has sought to ease concerns about large-scale job losses due to artificial intelligence.According to the report, generative AI is not triggering mass layoffs in India’s IT sector at present. Instead, it is reshaping how work is organised, improving productivity and transforming job roles.
The findings are based on a survey of 650 IT firms across 10 Indian cities, conducted between November 2025 and January 2026. The study examined hiring trends, changes in occupational demand, productivity outcomes and workforce skilling patterns.Titled ‘AI and Jobs: This Time is No Different’, the study concluded that AI is amplifying output and strengthening the role of skilled professionals rather than replacing them.Firms reported a modest slowdown in hiring, mainly at the entry level, while recruitment at mid and senior levels has remained stable. Researchers noted that this moderation is in line with broader post-pandemic trends in the IT sector and cannot be attributed solely to AI adoption.
The study found that roles widely seen as vulnerable to automation, such as software developers and database administrators, are in fact among those seeing the strongest growth in demand.It said generative AI is acting as a productivity-enhancing tool that complements technical and analytical work, rather than serving as a substitute.Ronnie Chatterji, chief economist at OpenAI, was quoted by news agency PTI as saying, “We are seeing a shift in how work is organised, where AI appears to be complementing human talent. This data offers a window into the transition underway in India”.He added that the focus should now shift to helping workers adapt. “Focus now should be on the practical steps needed to help workers align their skills with the advancing capabilities of AI. Currently, only 4 per cent of firms have trained more than half their workforce in AI, presenting a huge opportunity for growth.”
Shekhar Aiyar, director and chief executive of ICRIER, said the debate around AI and jobs often involves strong opinions, but the study brings concrete evidence to the discussion.“Everyone has opinions on this matter,” he said, adding that the ICRIER-OpenAI research “brings evidence to the table”.He noted that the authors combined survey data with in-depth interviews of leaders in the Indian IT industry to assess the real impact of generative AI.“The results should reassure Indian policymakers without inducing complacency,” Aiyar said, cautioning that while the IT sector appears to be handling AI adoption reasonably well, many firms are still not fully prepared for future shifts.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump would be open to meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei if such an opportunity arose, signalling Washington’s willingness to engage in talks with Tehran.He said Trump preferred pursuing a deal and negotiations with Iran’s leadership, which could also open the possibility of a direct meeting between Trump and Khamenei.
This comes amid deepened tensions between Washington and Tehran.In an interview with Bloomberg, Rubio projected Trump as keen on resolving global conflicts through dialogue. He said, “I’m pretty confident in saying that if the Ayatollah said tomorrow he wanted to meet with President Trump, the President would meet him, not because he agrees with the Ayatollah but because he thinks that’s the way you solve problems in the world.”He also clarified Trump’s approach to diplomacy, adding, “he doesn’t view meeting someone as a concession.”On Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Rubio said, ” it’s pretty clear that Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon, that that poses a threat not just to the United States, to Europe, to world security, and to the region. There’s no doubt about it.”Defending the US military presence in the region and Trump’s decision to deploy another aircraft carrier near Iran, Rubio said, “The second is we obviously want to have forces in the region because Iran has shown the willingness and the capability to lash and strike out at the United States presence in the region. We have bases because of our alliances in the region, and Iran has shown in the past that they are willing to attack us and/or threaten our bases. So we have to have sufficient firepower in the region to ensure that they don’t make a mistake and come after us and trigger something larger.”He further added that “the President has said that his preference is to reach a deal with Iran.”However, earlier in the day, Trump struck a different tone, suggesting that regime change in Iran could be beneficial. Speaking to reporters at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, he said a change in Iran’s leadership would be the “best thing that could happen.”“Seems like that would be the best thing that could happen,” Trump said when asked whether he wanted regime change in Iran.“For 47 years, they’ve been talking and talking and talking. In the meantime, we’ve lost a lot of lives while they talk,” he added.
Pune: State agriculture minister Dattatray Bharne told TOI on Saturday that a “positive decision” was expected on farm loan waiver before the June 30 deadline as govt’s dedicated war room was in the last phase of data scrutiny.Govt had earlier appointed a committee headed by retired IAS officer and economic adviser Pravin Pardeshi to assess the status of farm loans across the state. “The committee was instructed to submit its report before the first week of April. This report is crucial as govt’s decision on the loan waiver will be based on its findings,” Bharne said.With less than six weeks remaining for the committee to submit its report, govt has activated a war room to speed up the examination of data collected from across Maharashtra. “All banks and financial institutions were asked to provide detailed reports on farm loan status. The data, covering both short- and long-term pending farm loans, is vast. The war room has been set up to scrutinise this information, which will form the basis of the committee’s final report,” a senior cooperation department official said.The push for a farm loan waiver gained momentum after former MLA and Prahar Janshakti Party founder Bachchu Kadu led a large-scale agitation last Oct. Following the protests, CM Devendra Fadnavis met Kadu and other farmer leaders in Mumbai and assured them that a decision on the waiver would be announced before June 30 this year. The agitation was suspended after the assurance.“Govt is committed to granting a farm loan waiver, and the decision will be announced before the deadline. The committee is working through certain technical aspects, but the final decision will be historic,” Bharne added.
