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FIR against Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri for ‘provocation, hurting religious sentiment’ | Kolkata News

FIR against Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri for ‘provocation, hurting religious sentiment’ | Kolkata News

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2 min readKolkataMay 27, 2026 01:24 AM IST An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri for alleged criminal intimidation and hurting religious sentiments for her remarks in the Assembly poll campaign in North Bengal earlier this year. The cybercrime unit registered the FIR on May 15 on a complaint lodged by local lawyer Rinki Chatterjee Singh. Singh, in her complaint to the police station, alleged that the TMC supremo insulted the religious sentiments of Hindus by calling Sanatan Dharma “ganda dharma” (dirty dharma). The lawyer also alleged that while campaigning for elections, she said that if a particular community attacked Hindus, “their 12 ta beje jabe,” implying that Hindus would face severe consequences. “Such remarks created fear among members of the Hindu community and promoted social unrest, religious provocation, and communal disharmony with the intention of influencing voters through fear and intimidation,” the complaint read. The FIR has been registered under sections of 351 (1), 352, and 353 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). While section …

West Asia crisis hurting Indian tea exporters

West Asia crisis hurting Indian tea exporters

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India’s tea industry captains, feeling the pinch due to the West Asia conflict, on Thursday (May 21, 2026) observed one of the gloomiest International Tea Days since it became a calendar event in 2005. According to the Indian Tea Association (ITA), the largest tea planters’ body in the country, the West Asia crisis has affected exports to countries around the Gulf of Persia and the Gulf of Oman. About 87% of India’s total tea exports are concentrated in 21 countries across Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and West Asia. Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt account for 46% of the exports. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran began in February. Tea exports registered a declining trend between January and March compared to the corresponding period in 2025, reflecting lower export volumes across both North India and South India. Assam, other northeastern States, and West Bengal are the largest producers of tea in the industry’s North India region, which largely accounted for the landmark 280.4 million kg …

Batsmen playing like golfers and dead tracks are hurting IPL with thousands cuts, and killing Tests

Batsmen playing like golfers and dead tracks are hurting IPL with thousands cuts, and killing Tests

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In case India fails to reach the World Test Championship final, and the usual formality of an inquest is undertaken by the BCCI, this week’s IPL game at Lucknow can be a good start. If there is the customary righteous rage about the death of Test cricket among experts, and the mandatory shedding of crocodile tears by fans, the dismissals of a few Test batsmen playing the LSG vs RR match would provide perspective. There shouldn’t be any shock or surprise; this was coming. During the said game, Mohammed Shami’s two wickets served as a reminder of India’s potential problem in Tests in the coming months. Bowling to India Test regular Dhruv Jurel, the 35-year-old made the ball swing in and move a shade after pitching around the off-stump. Jurel would dutifully edge the ball to the wicket-keeper. The commentators would react as if Shami had bowled the ball of the century. If not for the IPL brief to overact at every minor match moment, it was unlikely that the seen-it-all international players-turned-pundits would have …

Delimitation to boost SC/ST, women MP seats without hurting South: BJP MP Laxman

Delimitation to boost SC/ST, women MP seats without hurting South: BJP MP Laxman

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BJP Rajya Sabha member and national OBC president K. Laxman on Sunday said the Modi government planned to undertake delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies on a ‘pro-rata’ basis ahead of the 2026 Census to ensure that no State, particularly in the southern region, was disadvantaged. Pro-rata delimitation implies that States will receive additional Lok Sabha seats in proportion to their existing strength in Parliament, rather than purely based on population growth, he said, addressing a press conference at the State BJP office. He said the proposed exercise would enhance women’s representation due to the one-third reservation, while also increasing the number of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe members based on constituencies reserved as per the 2011 Census. Published – March 29, 2026 08:01 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Badshah breaks silence on Tateeree song row, apologises for hurting sentiments

Badshah breaks silence on Tateeree song row, apologises for hurting sentiments

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Singer-rapper Badshah has found himself in the middle of a controversy following the release of his latest Haryanvi song Tateeree. The track has faced criticism over its allegedly objectionable lyrics. After an FIR was registered against him, the singer has finally broken his silence on the ongoing controversy, saying that he never had any intention of hurting the people of Haryana through his lyrics. Badshah reacts to Tateeree song controversy Responding to the growing backlash, Badshah, in an Instagram video, said, “My song Tateeree has been released, and I have seen that its lyrics and visual representation have hurt many people, especially the sentiments of my own people from Haryana.” Highlighting his family roots in Haryana, Badshah continued, “Main khud Haryana se hoon. Jo log mujhe jaante hai, woh jaante hai ki meri boli, mera khan-paan, mera rehen-sehen, meri pehchaan Haryana se hai. Main ek proud Haryanvi hoon. Mera kabhi aisa koi iraada nahi tha ki main Haryana ke kisi bachon, kisi aurat ke baare mein aise baat kahun. (I am from Haryana. Those who …

‘Even OTT price is decided by box office performance’: Dhurandhar marketer calls out unfair practice hurting small films

‘Even OTT price is decided by box office performance’: Dhurandhar marketer calls out unfair practice hurting small films

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The pandemic brought to the mainstream knowledge of film budgets, box-office collections, and niche terms like overhead costs and recovery. Suddenly, everyone on Twitter and Reddit was a box office expert. But expertise or not, any follower of Indian cinema could see the wide divide between the haves and the have-nots. The bigger films with superstars had crores at their disposal for marketing and publicity. Ironically, the smaller films, which actually needed the marketing push, found themselves struggling to fund it. Varun Gupta of Max Marketing talks to Hindustan Times. Varun Gupta talks about marketing small films Varun Gupta of Max Marketing has helped sell films both big and small. His portfolio boasts Baahubali and Dhurandhar, as well as HanuMan, an unheralded Telugu superhero film that grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Varun discusses what needs to change in the Indian film marketing ecosystem to help small films find their voice. “The irony is that big films will have the budgets to do this (large-scale marketing). But whether it …

Ghooskhor Pandat makers receive notice over ‘unauthorised’ title, Netflix faces fresh FIR for hurting ‘caste sentiments’

Ghooskhor Pandat makers receive notice over ‘unauthorised’ title, Netflix faces fresh FIR for hurting ‘caste sentiments’

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Even as the row over the title of Manoj Bajpayee‘s upcoming film Ghooskhor Pandat’s title has erupted, the film’s makers have now received a notice from a film body alleging that they cannot use the title as it is not registered. Film Makers Combine (FMC), a Mumbai-based organisation, has written to the film’s production house, also asking Netflix for restraint in the use of the title. Ghooskhor Pandat stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. Film body claims Ghooskhor Pandat title unaothorised The FMC has issued a notice to Friday Story Tellers, Neeraj Pandey‘s production house, which states, “You are a bona fide member of IMPPA. As per our official record, you have not even applied for the title ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’. As per the rules and regulations of Film Makers Combine, you cannot use the title which is unauthorized and not even applied and granted.” The notice sought immediate response and cautioned the makers of disciplinary action. The FMC has also issued a separate notice to Netflix, where the film is set to be released. …

Ranveer Singh Booked for Allegedly Hurting Religious Sentiments Over Daiva Imitation

Ranveer Singh Booked for Allegedly Hurting Religious Sentiments Over Daiva Imitation

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For those unaware, Ranveer had faced backlash for mimicking a Daiva scene from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 at a public event. His apology read, “My intention was to highlight Rishabh’s incredible performance in the film. Actor to actor, I know how much it would take to perform that particular scene in the way that he did, for which he has my utmost admiration. I have always deeply respected every culture, tradition and belief in our country. If I’ve hurt anyone’s sentiments, I sincerely apologise.” As per recent developments, the FIR has been filed by advocate Prashanth Methal before the 1st Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court. The private complaints alleges that Ranveer had hurt his religious sentiments by mocking a sacred daiva tradition at a public event. Following the court’s orders, the complaint was forwarded to the High Grounds police, who went on to file an FIR against the actor on Wednesday under Sections 196, 299 and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The complaint noted that Singh mimicked Rishab Shetty’s …

US lawmakers warn Trump’s H1B fee, tariffs on India ‘hurting’ American firms

US lawmakers warn Trump’s H1B fee, tariffs on India ‘hurting’ American firms

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US lawmakers have warned that President Donald Trump-led administration’s decisions to impose 50 per cent tariffs on India and the hiked fee on H1B visas “hurt” American businesses. US lawmakers said the tariffs announced by Trump “are…hurting American businesses and consumers”(Bloomberg) Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, during the House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee hearing, said the tariffs announced by Trump “are…hurting American businesses and consumers”, PTI news agency reported. Jayapal further spoke on the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, saying it has “threatened” people-to-people ties between India and US. Jayapal said these measures are “shutting down legal pathways to immigrate.” Also Read | Modi, Trump discuss trade, defence in ‘warm’ phone call, agree to stay in touch She said they are reminiscent of “a legacy of discriminatory quotas” which had earlier “made it extremely difficult for Indians to immigrate in the first place.” Jayapal said that she is able to comprehend the “harms of those policies”, being the only member of the US Congress to have been both on a student and H1B …

Complaint filed against Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru for ‘hurting religious sentiments’: ‘Illegal and offensive’ | Bollywood News

Complaint filed against Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru for ‘hurting religious sentiments’: ‘Illegal and offensive’ | Bollywood News

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A day after apologising for imitating Rishab Shetty’s character in Kantara, Ranveer Singh continues to face backlash. As per PTI, an advocate from Bengaluru, named Prashanth Methal, has filed a complaint against the actor, alleging that he hurt his religious sentiments by insulting the sacred tradition of Bhoota Kola. So far, no FIR has been registered concerning this complaint, as per a senior police officer at High Grounds police station. The complaint alleges that Ranveer mocked the sacred ‘Daiva’ tradition on stage during the closing ceremony of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. As per PTI, the complaint said, “I am filing this complaint to bring to your immediate attention the illegal and offensive actions of Bollywood actor Mr Ranveer Singh, which have deeply hurt my religious sentiments and the sentiments of millions of Hindus, particularly the Tulu-speaking community of Karnataka.” The complaint cites Sections 299 (deliberate, malicious act intended to insult religious sentiments), 302 (intentionally wounding religious feelings of another person), and 196 (promoting hatred between different groups on the basis of religion, …