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.

Sitharaman tells DRI to break big smuggling syndicates, curb narcotics trade

IANS | June 3, 2025 2:56 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to adopt a holistic and technology-driven approach to tackle smuggling and the narcotics trade amid the increasingly complex geopolitical environment and security threats.

Don't use right to speech to hurt sentiments: Karnataka HC to Kamal Haasan

IANS | June 3, 2025 1:08 PM

Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday reprimanded actor Kamal Haasan over his controversial remark on the origins of the Kannada language, questioning why the police should provide security for his mistake. "Don't use the Right to Speech to hurt sentiments," the court said.

PMGSY funds being siphoned off by Trinamool leaders: Amit Malviya slams Mamata govt

IANS | June 3, 2025 12:13 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) BJP’s Information Technology Cell chief and the party’s central observer for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, on Tuesday, issued a statement seeking to clarify that the Centre was forced to stop the release of fresh funds under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme to the Mamata government due to blatant siphoning of funds given earlier to the state.