Congress leader Udit Raj criticized the national government after violence erupted in Ladakh, and he backed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's call for full statehood restoration. Raj blamed rising unemployment on the territory's conversion from state status, and he warned that central authorities fail to grasp regional sensitivities. He defended climate activist Sonam Wangchuk against arrest under the National Security Act.
Four people died, and more than 90 sustained injuries during protests on Sept. 24 in Leh. Demonstrators demanded statehood, and they sought Sixth Schedule protections for the region. Abdullah warned officials against testing public patience in Jammu and Kashmir during his visit to Ganderbal on Monday. Both territories...
Subhash Ghai posted on Instagram on Tuesday about younger audiences lacking familiarity with cinema icons Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt. The filmmaker said Generation Z viewers initially remain silent when asked about these legends. They immediately recognize classic songs from the 1950s once he mentions the lyrics. Ghai announced a centenary celebration festival for both directors from Oct. 8 to 10 at Whistling Woods.
Raj Kapoor earned recognition as The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema throughout his career. Critics compared him to Charlie Chaplin for his iconic screen presence. Guru Dutt worked as an actor, director, producer, choreographer, and writer. Both filmmakers shaped Indian cinema through innovative storytelling that continues...
Government fact-checkers warned on Tuesday that fabricated footage shows Ladakh police chief S.D. Singh falsely claiming climate activist Sonam Wangchuk faced arrest under Defense Ministry orders. The Press Information Bureau released authentic press conference recordings to counter the manipulated content spreading across social platforms.
Authorities arrested Wangchuk under the National Security Act, and transferred him to Jodhpur Jail in Rajasthan after violence erupted on Sept. 24 in Leh. Police fired at rioters, and four people died while 70 others sustained injuries during clashes.
Demonstrators torched a CRPF vehicle, the local BJP headquarters, and the Leh Apex Body office during the unrest. Officials imposed a curfew with...
Cassie Ventura filed a victim impact statement on Monday, warning that Sean Combs might retaliate against her if released from custody. Federal prosecutors have requested that Judge Arun Subramanian impose at least 11 years and three months in prison when the music executive appears for sentencing on Friday. Ventura described more than a decade of abuse that began when she turned 19 years old, and she testified for four days during May while pregnant with her son.
Combs was convicted on two counts of transporting people across state lines for prostitution after an eight-week trial. Defense attorneys asked the court to sentence him to 14 months based on time already served. Ventura stated that she fears immediate retribution from Combs...
Federal prosecutors requested that Manhattan officials impose a minimum 11-year prison term for Sean Combs after his conviction on two prostitution-related offenses. The hip-hop executive was found guilty in July of transporting individuals across state boundaries for paid sexual performances. Authorities filed documents on Tuesday arguing the defendant showed no remorse for his actions, and they opposed his legal team's request for release with time served.
US District Judge Arun Subramanian will determine the final punishment during the October 3 hearing. Defense attorneys submitted paperwork on September 22, requesting no more than 14 months in prison. Combs spent over one year at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after...
Dabang Delhi K.C. battled Haryana Steelers in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 action on Monday night in Chennai. Vinay delivered 18 points from 19 raids for Haryana in the tight contest. Ashu Malik led Delhi's offensive efforts with consistent pressure throughout the match. Analyst Rishank Devadiga highlighted the competitive final minutes at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium.
Gujarat Giants secured a 33-27 victory over UP Yoddhas in earlier competition at the same venue. Mohammadreza Shadloui dominated proceedings for Gujarat with effective raiding and tackling. Devadiga praised the all-rounder's performance after being relieved of captaincy responsibilities. The league advances on Tuesday with Revenge Week matches featuring teams...
Janhvi Kapoor identified Maniesh Paul as the most entertaining performer during production of the comedy film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari ahead of its theatrical debut on Oct. 2. The actress told IANS that Paul maintained his character from his trailer through filming regardless of camera status, and she praised both his acting abilities and personal qualities. Director Shashank Khaitan confirmed Paul continued performing between scenes until reaching his dressing area.
Varun Dhawan credited Kapoor with providing unintentional entertainment that lifted cast morale throughout production. The film features Dhawan, Kapoor, Rohit Saraf, Sanya Malhotra, and Paul in principal roles. Kapoor described the project as fulfilling her ambition...
The Reserve Bank of India modified small business lending regulations, granting banks flexibility to adjust interest rate spreads. Lenders may reduce spread components before the previous three-year requirement, and borrowers can convert to fixed-rate options at reset intervals. Financial institutions gained authorization to provide working capital loans to businesses using gold as raw material. The expansion moves credit access beyond the jewellery sector.
The central bank requested public feedback on proposed changes until on October 20. Smaller urban cooperative banks obtained expanded lending authority under revised guidelines. Regulators permitted banks to use foreign-currency bonds as Additional Tier 1 capital for easier market...
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan endorsed higher ticket prices for the Kannada film Kantara Chapter 1 despite his Telugu movie They call him OG facing screening restrictions in Karnataka. The actor-politician rejected calls to limit Kannada films in Telugu states as retaliation for the obstacles his production encountered.
Kalyan argued that cinema transcends regional boundaries, and viewers possess the freedom to select entertainment without interference from personal agendas. He criticized efforts to confine artistic expression within geographic limits while Indian films gain international recognition. The deputy chief minister emphasized that quality productions deserve support regardless of their linguistic...
