Karnataka: KSDL ropes in Tamannaah Bhatia as brand ambassador; targets Rs 5,000 crore turnover by 2030

IANS | February 9, 2026 11:02 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil said on Monday that as part of efforts to strengthen the market presence of products manufactured by the state-owned Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the two-year tenure of renowned film actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the company's brand ambassador will commence from Tuesday.

Saints and seers slam Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', seek ban, apology from filmmakers

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:45 PM

Ayodhya, Feb 6 (IANS) Prominent religious saints and seers across the country have expressed strong resentment over Netflix's film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. Several leading religious figures have sharply criticised the film, calling it harmful to society, adding that such a film title and content promoted hatred and could damage social harmony.