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Prisoner No. 626710 is Present: Why IIIT Hyderabad cancelled screening of Umar Khalid documentary

IIIT-H stated that an informal student group had proposed the screening of the documentary about the former JNU student leader and research scholar Umar Khalid on 18 September.

What are CBFC’s updated guidelines? New age certifications, ‘say no to drugs’ warning

Under the new framework, the films can be certified U, UA, UA 7+, UA 13+, UA 16+ or A.

Ali Fazal returns to akhada, recalls grandfather’s wrestling legacy ahead of Mirzapur film

Ahead of Mirzapur: The Movie's release, Ali Fazal opened up about his grandfather’s wrestling background and the training behind his return as Guddu Bhaiya.

CBFC ordered 9 changes to A-rated Mirzapur. Fans say cuts will ‘dilute’ film

The CBFC’s cuts to certain scenes in Mirzapur have fans complaining about the A-rated film being ‘diluted’.

CBFC chops 8-sec kissing scene, expletives in Spider-Man: Brand New Day for India release

The film will be released in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. It arrives in Indian cinemas on 30 July.

Why CBFC wanted change in Ambedkar-TVK scene from Vijay’s Jana Nayagan? Producer answers

Actor and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s long-delayed film Jana Nayagan is finally set to release in theatres on July 23 after an uphill battle with censorship.

Ram Gopal Varma questions why CBFC treats adults like children

In a lengthy X post, the filmmaker said that if adults can vote, run businesses and raise families, they should also decide what to watch.

What’s happening with Satluj—Security threats, IT rules, and an internal committee

Government officials told PTI that the film's makers had applied for CBFC certification in 2022 but did not accept the 127 suggested cuts and instead released the film online.

CBFC orders 18 major cuts for Akshay Kumar’s next comedy. Including ‘Panni of Kashmir’

From replacing sensitive names to changing army regiment references, Ahmed Khan’s star-studded ensemble comedy undergoes a major cleanup.

Why Punjab & Haryana HC quashed FIR against Rajkumar Rao, producers of 2017 film ‘Behen Hogi Teri’

The FIR was registered in 2017 on the basis of a promotional poster. The complainant, High Court noted, had admittedly not even seen the film which was granted ‘UA’ certificate by CBFC.

On Camera

Michael Douglas spills the tea in his memoir. It’s real, raw & unfiltered

In One Helluva Ride, Douglas recounts affairs and bad decisions alongside the glamour. It’s a reminder that celebrity memoirs should offer more than carefully curated life stories.

Rupee slide tests RBI’s multiple defenses as record low nears

The currency is 0.2% away from its weakest level of 96.97 rupee against the dollar touched in May.

Twist in Vizag spy racket case: Pakistani women operatives, social media avatars, honey-trapped navymen

Busting espionage ring targeting Eastern Naval Command leads investigators into honeytrap web across social media platforms; Navy personnel snared by Pakistani woman operatives.

Modi at 25 is staring at a cascade of crises. A perfect storm is building

Multiple headwinds make the turbulence Modi is battling as he steps into his 26th year in public office. This has brought the 3-point Modi proposition under the greatest pressure since 2014.