Gul Panag backs Diljit Dosanjh film Satluj amid controversy, says, “Banning it is always counter productive” : Bollywood News

The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh starrer Satluj continues to gather momentum after the film was reportedly dropped last weekend, only to be pulled out again within 48 hours, triggering widespread reactions online. As conversations around the film’s release continue, actress Gul Panag has now voiced her support for the project, advocating for artistic freedom and […]

YouTube alerts UK creators over govt’s proposed algorithm changes; Nigel Farage calls it ‘state censorship’

YouTube alerts UK creators over content control rules (Image: X) The UK government’s proposed changes to how public service broadcasters are promoted on digital platforms have sparked a political row, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accusing the Labour government of attempting to “seize control” of YouTube’s algorithm.The controversy follows the launch of the government’s […]

Sanjay Dutt starrer Aakhri Sawal gets CBFC clearance; makers lock May 15 release date : Bollywood News

The makers of Aakhri Sawal have officially announced the film’s new release date after resolving recent certification delays with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Headlined by Sanjay Dutt, the film is now slated for a grand theatrical release on May 15, 2026. Along with confirming the release date, the team also unveiled a […]

Akshay Kumar starrer Bhooth Bangla secures UA 16 certificate; Priyadarshan film set to deliver a family-friendly summer treat : Bollywood News

Balaji Motion Pictures’ upcoming entertainer Bhooth Bangla has officially received a UA 16 certification from the Central Board of Film Certification, clearing the path for its theatrical release as a family-friendly summer offering. The certification suggests that while the film incorporates mild spooky elements and thematic undertones, it remains largely suitable for a wide audience, […]

Murder, kidnap, censorship: The ‘new normal’ of Tanzania politics

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan (Image credits: AP) NAIROBI: A priest attacked after a meeting about democracy with faith leaders, an opposition official’s corpse found doused in acid, an ex-ambassador missing from his blood-stained home, this is the “new normal” in Tanzania, say critics.The grim assessment comes as the country readies to hold presidential and […]

‘What an autocrat’: Colbert slams Trump after Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, calls it ‘blatant censorship’

Stephen Colbert has launched a fierce defence of Jimmy Kimmel after ABC abruptly suspended his late-night show, accusing President Donald Trump of pushing “blatant censorship”.Opening Thursday’s edition of The Late Show, Colbert declared to a stunned New York audience: “Tonight we are all Jimmy Kimmel.” He went on: “Yesterday after threats from Trump’s FCC chair, […]

‘Malicious distortion of facts’: Beijing hits out at US over Rubio’s Tiananmen remarks, calls it ‘serious interference’

Beijing hits out at US over Rubio’s Tiananmen remarks, calls it ‘serious interference’ (Picture credit: AP) China has slammed US secretary of state Marco Rubio for his remarks marking the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, calling them a “malicious distortion of historical facts” and a “serious interference” in its internal affairs.In a […]

Leaked North Korean phone shows regime’s extreme censorship of foreign media

A smuggled mobile phone from North Korea has revealed new details about the country’s strict censorship system, which blocks nearly all access to foreign content, especially anything related to South Korea.According to a BBC report, North Korean smartphones automatically censor language and monitor user activity. Common South Korean words are altered or corrected, and the […]

Ananth Mahadevan opens up about censorship and controversy around Phule : Bollywood News

Ironically, your film is being excoriated for referring to the caste system during a time when we are celebrating Dr. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary.Yes, Babasaheb Ambedkar drew inspiration from Jyotiba’s doctrine and even considered the couple his gurus. In fact, it was Savitribai who coined the term “Dalit” to replace “Shudra.” Yes, it’s a strange irony […]

Amazon Prime Video DENIES making edits in OTT version of Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen: Report : Bollywood News

The ongoing controversy surrounding Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen has taken a new turn as Prime Video has officially denied the filmmaker’s claims of unauthorized edits to the movie on their platform. The streaming giant clarified that they have not made any modifications to the film and that the version currently available on their service is […]