Kamal Haasan refuses apology, halts release of 'Thug Life' in Karnataka

IANS | June 3, 2025 5:39 PM

Bengaluru/Chennai, June 3 (IANS) Refusing to apologise for his controversial remark regarding the origins of the Kannada language, actor Kamal Haasan has informed the Karnataka High Court that his production house has decided not to release his movie ‘Thug Life’ in the state next week.

Haasan writes to Kannada film body; says row a result of ‘misunderstanding’

IANS | June 3, 2025 4:25 PM

Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Amid the language row, superstar Kamal Haasan wrote a letter to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday stating that the row over his remarks on origins of Kannada language is a result of a misunderstanding. Kamal Haasan also maintained that he is against the dominance of one language over another.

India and UK bolster Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after landmark trade deal

IANS | June 3, 2025 4:24 PM

London/New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), met India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in New Delhi on Tuesday for the annual UK-India Foreign Office Consultations as both countries reviewed progress across their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.