NEW DELHI: Netflix India announced on Tuesday that it has updated the opening disclaimer of its latest series, IC814: The Kandahar Hijack, following controversy over the depiction of the hijackers‘ code names. The move comes after concerns were raised regarding the use of Hindu-sounding code names for the hijackers, which some critics claimed were an…
NEW DELHI: The Kerala government under chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has decided on Tuesday to prioritise the scientific use of land and deployment of localised early warning systems to prevent disasters like the recent Wayanad landslides.This approach aims to enhance state’s resilience against future natural calamities. The administration recognises that while climate-linked disasters cannot be…
NEW DELHI: In a meeting with the ministry of information and broadcasting on Tuesday, Netflix India has committed to thoroughly review its content to ensure future projects align with national sentiments, ANI reported quoting government sources.“Netflix has provided an assurance to conduct a content review and guarantee that all future content on their platform will…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of information and broadcasting has summoned the content head of Netflix India on Tuesday regarding the series ‘IC-814 – The Kandahar Hijack’, which has sparked controversy on social media due to the portrayal of the hijackers.In the series, the five hijackers are referred to as ‘Chief’, ‘Doctor’, ‘Burger’, ‘Bhola’ and ‘Shankar’.Sources…
NEW DELHI: Three crew members aboard an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) are missing after the chopper made an emergency landing in the Arabian sea late Monday night. The helicopter had recently played a vital role in rescuing 67 lives during cyclonic weather in Gujarat.The helicopter, launched around 11pm, was en route…
NEW DELHI: In response to the Supreme Court‘s strong stance against bulldozer justice, leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Monday that the use of bulldozers was unconstitutional and expressed their satisfaction that the “bulldozer of justice” has finally been initiated.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi praised the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-day visit to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore on Tuesday. He expressed his confidence that his visit would strengthen the partnership between India, Brunei, and Singapore. Ahead of his first-ever bilateral visit to Brunei, PM Modi said that his meeting with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and other…
NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor attacked Bihar’s deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav‘s ability to lead the state’s development. Kishor didn’t mince words as he questioned Yadav’s educational qualifications, pointing out that he failed to clear the 10th grade despite his privileged background.Speaking at a gathering in Bhojpur, Bihar, Kishor said, “If someone could…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court recently pulled up Enforcement Directorate for making a person an accused in a money laundering case in which he was earlier cited as a witness. It called the situation “distasteful”.The court of additional sessions judge Dheeraj Mor of Patiala House Courts granted bail to the person and stated, “In the…
NEW DELHI: Two decades ago, the Bollywood film Run depicted a young man venturing to Delhi in pursuit of employment only to be snared by kidney transplant scammers. A recent chargesheet filed by the law enforcement authorities reveals a strikingly analogous plot orchestrated by a syndicate that preyed on desperate individuals seeking a better life…
