The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) appealed to the film, television producer bodies and the OTT platforms on Friday to refrain "from allowing the registration or continuation of film titles" like 'Ghooskhor Pandat' as they find it "offensive and derogatory."
Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Friday highlighted Tehran's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with New Delhi, particularly regarding the strategic Chabahar Port project, and expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries will continue to deepen.
Former Vice President Hamid Ansari on Friday reacted to US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of having stopped a potential India-Pakistan conflict, asserting that India had not accepted such an assertion.
At least 31 people have died with 169 injured after a suicide bombing at an Imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers, according to a report by Dawn citing the authorities.
The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the termination of the pregnancy of an 18-year-old girl from Maharashtra, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and was 30 weeks pregnant, observing that a woman's right to bodily autonomy and reproductive choice is paramount.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, on Friday, criticised the Congress Party over its recent moves in Telangana, accusing it of pursuing appeasement politics and attempting to manipulate backward class (BC) reservations to favour Muslims.
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on 15 entities targeting Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, accusing Iran of using the funds for "destabilising activities" worldwide and in response to the protests in the country.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the India Under-19 team after they clinched a record-extending sixth ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare, Zimbabwe.
A massive fire broke out at an NDMC godown in the Safdarjung area on Friday evening. Upon receiving the information, eight fire engines arrived at the scene, and efforts are underway to control the blaze.
Amid the growing row over 'Ghooskhor Pandat', Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Friday emphasised the importance of ensuring that the title of a movie does not hurt public sentiment.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday highlighted that the prolonged closure of several tourist destinations has caused "distress" among local youth, and the government is considering a relief package to support those affected during the ongoing Budget Session.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised that protecting the nation's culture and civilisation is just as important as safeguarding its borders, highlighting cultural nationalism.