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Vipul Amrutlal Shah says there’s a ‘lobby’ actively targetting The Kerala Story 2: ‘The opposition is only from…’

Vipul Amrutlal Shah says there’s a ‘lobby’ actively targetting The Kerala Story 2: ‘The opposition is only from…’

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On Friday, after the Kerala High Court lifted the stay on the release of The Kerala Story 2, the film’s producer, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, called the verdict a sign that their stand was correct. The film deals with the issue of forced religious conversions. Petitions had been filed in the HC to stop its release, claiming it depicts the state in a bad light and creates communal disharmony. Producer of The Kerala Story 2, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, addressed the delay in its release. (ANI Photo/Sumit) (Sumit) The Kerala Story 2 cleared for release On Thursday, a single-judge bench had stayed the film’s release. The Kerala Story 2 was set to release on Friday. On Friday evening, a division bench of justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and P V Balakrishnan stayed a single judge’s order that had put the film’s screening on hold for 15 days. The bench passed the interim order on an appeal moved by Shah late Thursday night, shortly after the stay on the movie’s release was granted. Addressing a press conference after the …

CPI(M)’s Md Salim says there is no lobby in the party as estranged leader Pratik Ur Rahaman raises questions about lobbying and favouritism

CPI(M)’s Md Salim says there is no lobby in the party as estranged leader Pratik Ur Rahaman raises questions about lobbying and favouritism

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Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP Mohammad Salim addresses a press conference at the CPI (M) party head office in Kolkata, on February 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI “There is no lobby in the party that favours anyone,” Mohammad Salim, West Bengal State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), said on Friday (February 20, 2026), rejecting allegations of lobbying and favouritism raised by estranged leader Pratik Ur Rahaman.  The senior CPI(M) leader avoided taking any direct questions on Mr. Rahaman, even as political speculation grows about the latter possibly joining the ruling Trinamool Congress.  Mr. Salim also aimed the TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying neither party has “original” young leaders and that most are “stolen”, “rented” or “poached” from other parties. His remarks come days after Mr. Rahaman resigned from his post in the CPI(M) and publicly aired his differences with the State leadership.  The veteran CPI(M) leader further added that individual exits from the party cannot weaken the party. “CPI(M) is not that weak that it will end because some people have resigned… We can only try to save people (referring to Mr Rahaman) when they are drowning, but …

Hiring Lobby Firms In US Is Standard Practice: MEA On Outreach Row | World News

Hiring Lobby Firms In US Is Standard Practice: MEA On Outreach Row | World News

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Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 18:21 IST The ministry stated that filings under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) are public record The ministry’s response came following reports that the Indian Embassy in Washington had hired a lobby group led by a former Trump adviser shortly after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. File imge India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday dismissed criticism surrounding the engagement of US lobbying firms, characterising the practice as a “common and transparent” administrative procedure. The response came following reports that the Indian Embassy in Washington had hired a lobby group led by a former Trump adviser shortly after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The MEA stated that filings under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) are public record. The ministry emphasised that the Indian mission has consistently utilised the services of specialised firms since 1950 to navigate the complex US legislative and executive landscapes. The statement follows intense scrutiny from critics, who questioned the timing of a contract reportedly signed with the firm SHW Partners …

Listin Stephen reacts amid speculation that his controversial remarks targeted Nivin Pauly; Sandra Thomas urges him not to act on behalf of black money lobby | Malayalam News

Listin Stephen reacts amid speculation that his controversial remarks targeted Nivin Pauly; Sandra Thomas urges him not to act on behalf of black money lobby | Malayalam News

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The spark that film producer Listin Stephen ignited by making a veiled attack on a prominent Malayalam actor without naming him has snowballed into a major controversy, with producer Sandra Thomas also chiming in and speculations rising that he was referring to renowned actor Nivin Pauly. At a recent event, Listin had claimed that a prominent actor had committed a major wrongdoing and warned that if the said actor proceeded ahead with the same mistake, it would cause big problems. “It’s been 10-15 years since I entered Malayalam cinema. I’ve done quite a few films. A leading actor in Malayalam cinema has committed a serious mistake. It’s like lighting a massive firecracker. That was unnecessary. When I say this, the actor will know I’m referring to him. What he did was a serious mistake, and I’m reminding him of that. It should not continue. If it does, it will cause major issues,” he said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Also Read | Allu Arjun recalls his 18 consecutive flops, took one year off to introspect: ‘I …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly dumped teenage babysitter in the building lobby after raping

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly dumped teenage babysitter in the building lobby after raping

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing new accusations of “drugging and raping” a teenage girl with two men. According to the lawsuit, the incident allegedly occurred in 2000 when the unnamed woman, then a teenager, was babysitting at a residential building in New York City. Tony Buzzbee, representing alleged victims of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, aims to hold all high-profile individuals from Diddy’s parties accountable. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo(REUTERS) Court documents reveal that the woman encountered Combs while walking, with the rapper sitting in a car. After what she describes as “much cajoling,” she entered the vehicle, which also contained two of Combs’ associates. “During the ride, plaintiff became scared when they did not drop her off at home as promised. The defendant gave her a drink to ‘calm her down.’ She soon became groggy and unsteady. Combs and his staff, the two-male codefendants, proceeded to a location where she was sexually assaulted by Combs,” the complaint states. ALSO READ| Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly raped a minor babysitter in 2000, new lawsuit reveals Following the alleged assault, the …

President-elect Trump speaks to Putin as Biden plans to lobby Trump to support Ukraine | World News

President-elect Trump speaks to Putin as Biden plans to lobby Trump to support Ukraine | World News

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The US President-elect Donald Trump held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and conveyed his intention not to escalate the Ukraine war, reported Reuters as President Joe Biden plans to lobby with Trump not isolate Ukraine in the war. The report added that Trump spoke with Putin in recent days. The Republican leader also held talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday. Earlier during the presidential campaign, Trump had criticized the scale at which the US military and financial aid was being provided to Kyiv. When asked about the Trump and Putin’s call, Ukraine’s foreign ministry stated that they weren’t aware of any advance call being made between them and declined to object or endorse it. When the Trump administration was asked about the phone call, which was first reported by The Washington Post, its communications director Steven Cheung said, “We do not comment on private calls between President Trump and other world leaders.” President-elect Trump is scheduled to take the office on January 20 after defeating Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. …

Did Liam Payne Pass Out In Hotel Lobby During His Final Moments Before Fatal Fall From Balcony? Eyewitness Reveals

Did Liam Payne Pass Out In Hotel Lobby During His Final Moments Before Fatal Fall From Balcony? Eyewitness Reveals

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New details have emerged about Liam Payne’s tragic final moments at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires. An American tourist, staying at the same hotel, reported witnessing Payne pass out in the lobby shortly before his fall. The eyewitness details a series of unsettling incidents that suggest the singer’s deteriorating state before his untimely death. According to the eyewitness, Payne, visibly frustrated, was seen smashing his laptop in the hotel lobby and reportedly passed out there during his final visit downstairs. The witness claims the One Direction alum had to be escorted back to his room on multiple occasions due to disruptive behavior. Another guest, identified as Rebecca, echoed these claims, recounting bizarre behavior in which Payne allegedly pretended to “fake choke” a woman. The hotel manager, worried for the safety of guests, reportedly contacted emergency responders, fearing Payne might harm himself, particularly because his room included a balcony. Reports from investigators confirmed that Payne’s death occurred after a fall from his third-story balcony, resulting in fatal trauma and a fractured skull. A toxicology …

SC registry issues clarification over post linking CJI’s wife to Bengal medical lobby – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud The Supreme Court registry on Monday issued a clarification regarding a message being circulated on social media about Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud’s wife. “Factually incorrect,” asserted the Supreme Court registry, clarifying that CJI’s wife is not related to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s personal physician. “A malicious tweet had been circulated on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the Kolkata rape and murder case attempting to link a member of the family of the Chief Justice of India with a medical lobby in Bengal. The X post is ill-intended, factually incorrect and an attempt to malign the judiciary. A complaint has been registered in this regard with the Delhi Police” the Supreme Court registry said in an official statement. Also, a post on X says that CJI and his family have holidayed in Malaysia and Bangkok with the CM’s nephew. According to our sources, they have never visited Thailand. The CJI visited KL in 2003 for a …

The Idol Stars Jennie And Anne Sennott Reunite At The Mark Lobby Ahead Of Met Gala 2024

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Jennie flaunted her toned midriff in blue dress at the Met Gala. (Photo Credits: X) BLACKPINK’s Jennie was seen chatting with her The Idol co-star Anne Sennott before hitting the grand stage. It’s that time of the year again! Considered one of the biggest, most remarkable days in the world of fashion, the Met Gala 2024 is upon us. The world’s most elite gather to celebrate fashion’s most auspicious event. This year, the Met Gala is themed ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’. The fashion extravaganza pays homage to centuries of style evolution while celebrating the little details, pieces that were overlooked. Met Gala 2024 took place on Monday in New York City. It’s held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where the biggest names in fashion show off their bold outfits. While all the fun happens on the red carpet, a lot goes behind too. Celebrities were seen leaving The Mark Hotel ahead of making an appearance and thus, we have found lovely footage of BLACKPINK’s Jennie, before she made her grand appearance. …

Virat Kohli’s childhood coach slams strike rate critics: ‘This is a lobby running an agenda…who knows even the ‘C’ of cricket would never do such nonsense’ | Ipl News

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Virat Kohli scored 72-ball 113 runs against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. However, on his way to his three-figure mark. While the innings received plaudits there was also a fair amount of criticism thrown at the knock and Kohli’s strike rate during the innings was under scrutiny. Kohli on his way to a three-figure mark bagged an unwanted record to his name, He equalled Manish Pandey’s record of the slowest century in the history of IPL in terms of balls (67). However, Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma would slam strike rate critics and would go on to say it is a lobby trying to push an “agenda”. “Look, this is a lobby which is running an agenda. They’re just pushing an agenda, and as fans or true analysts, we don’t care about their agenda. See, the king will always be the king. A person who knows even the ‘C’ of cricket would never do such nonsense,” Sharma said speaking on India News. Apart from Kohli none of …