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Bid to save funds or a catastrophe? Why govt has merged 4 film bodies under I&B ministry

Anupriya Chatterjee -
National Film Archive, Films Division, Directorate of Film Festivals, and Children’s Film Society are now under the fold of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).

‘Mooknayak’: Modi govt plans documentary to showcase B.R. Ambedkar to the world

Sanya Dhingra -
Govt believes this will also help strengthen India’s soft power in the world by showcasing the Constitution as a progressive, forward-looking document.

After Modi govt order, CBI opens enquiry against NFDC, Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee

Sanya Dhingra -
CBI launches preliminary enquiry after I&B ministry allegations of financial embezzlement at NFDC, including 'undue' payments to Kashyap, Banerjee.

Ailing Air India working on Lufthansa-style makeover for its in-flight entertainment

Amrita Nayak Dutta -
Air India plans to introduce iPads, pre-loaded with films and documentaries, to its business and first class passengers on international flights.

NFDC may not be shut after all as I&B ministry comes up with a fresh merger plan

Amrita Nayak Dutta -
Previous I&B minister Smriti Irani had decided to shut it down, but the ministry is now keen on merging two other units with NFDC.

NFDC chief’s sacking shocks film industry, officials say internal audit sealed her fate

Amrita Nayak Dutta -
While Nina Lath Gupta was considered a top performer, NFDC under her allegedly flouted rules and favoured select media groups.

I&B ministry terminates senior NFDC officer for irregularities & not following procedure

Amrita Nayak Dutta -
The I&B ministry relieved managing director Nina Lath Gupta on the basis of an audit report commissioned three years ago.

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Opinion

A bride enjoying her wedding day is a radical act

Ratan Priya -
They say a happy bride is the best bride. To me, this once felt like a redundant statement. It’s her wedding, duh. Of course,...

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Economy

What’s behind Sitharaman’s choice of archaeological sites to be developed?

Krishan Murari -
Presenting the Budget FY2026-2027, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her speech, named seven such sites, which will be developed for the public.

Defence

Big Budget boost for Census as govt hikes allocation 6-fold, 50% jump for CAPF infra funds

Mayank Kumar -
Ahead of the nationwide Census exercise, government allocates Rs 6,000 crore for it; Rs 5,394 crore allocated for modernising infrastructure of internal security apparatus.

National Interest

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

Shekhar Gupta -
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.

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