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How an Italian legend has left a mark on a World Cup without Italy with modified national anthem routine

How an Italian legend has left a mark on a World Cup without Italy with modified national anthem routine

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 12, 2026 11:31 AM IST The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway and while some of the sport’s biggest names would be putting their bodies on the line to win football’s most covetted trophy, one of the most succesfull teams in the tournament is sitting out yet again, with a fair dose of existential dread hovering over them. This is the third consecutive men’s World Cup to not feature Italy, a rather unthinkable scenario considering they are the joint second most successful team in the history of the tournament, just one behind Brazil’s record of five titles. However, there is a contribution from an Italian great that will be seen right at the beginning of matches throughout this tournament, and possibly after that as well in senior football. Regular football watchers would’ve noticed something different about the pre-match routine before the opening game of the tournament between Mexico and South Africa, and later between South Korea and Czechia. When the time came for the national anthems to be played, the full …

Suriya’s Karuppu makers apologise for Ilaiyaraaja jab, say scene will be modified or removed | Tamil News

Suriya’s Karuppu makers apologise for Ilaiyaraaja jab, say scene will be modified or removed | Tamil News

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 19, 2026 08:53 PM IST Suriya’s latest film Karuppu, which has been performing strongly at the box office since its release, has now landed in controversy over a scene referencing legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and his long-running copyright disputes. Following backlash online, the makers of the film have issued a public apology and confirmed that the controversial portion will either be “modified or removed from future versions and exploitations” of the movie. The issue began after viewers pointed out a comedic sequence featuring the iconic song “Poradada” from the 1985 film Alai Osai. Soon after the song plays in the scene, a dialogue is delivered that many interpreted as a dig at Ilaiyaraaja’s history of sending copyright notices over the unauthorised use of his music. The scene quickly sparked criticism online, particularly from fans of the veteran musician, who felt the film was mocking his legal stand on artistic ownership and copyright protection. As clips of the scene circulated widely on social media, backlash against the filmmakers intensified, prompting the production house …

Crackdown on illegal horns, modified silencers launched in Lucknow

Crackdown on illegal horns, modified silencers launched in Lucknow

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Acting on directions from the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court, the transport department has launched a crackdown in the state capital against vehicles fitted with modified silencers, hooters and multi-toned horns. Thirty-three vehicles were challaned and nine seized in just two days of enforcement. The drive being carried out jointly by the transport department and traffic police in Lalbagh area of Lucknow. (SOURCED IMAGE) The drive, which began on Friday, is being carried out jointly by the transport department and traffic police following strict observations by the high court in a public interest litigation over rising noise pollution caused by such devices. Most of the vehicles penalised so far are Bullet motorcycles fitted with illegal modified silencers that generate high-decibel noise, according to assistant regional transport Officer (Lucknow) Pradeep Singh. Authorities said enforcement action will continue in the coming days alongside a public awareness campaign. As part of the drive, around 20 spare parts shop owners in Lalbagh have been served notices and informed about legal provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act. They have …

Maharashtra: Latur police book bikers for modified silencers

Maharashtra: Latur police book bikers for modified silencers

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The police in Maharashtra`s Latur city have registered cases against eight motorcycle riders for using modified silencers that produce excessive noise, an official said on Sunday. As reported by news agency PTI, the action was taken as part of a drive carried out on Saturday to enforce traffic discipline, curb noise pollution, and ensure public safety, he said. An official further said, “One of the riders was found operating a motorcycle fitted with a modified silencer producing 101.7 decibels, well above permissible limits,” he said. Altogether, eight cases were registered,” as cited by PTI. “Such noise pollution causes severe inconvenience to senior citizens, women, children, and patients suffering from heart conditions and other illnesses. Motorcycle riders causing noise pollution will face action,” the official further added. Man dies by suicide inside parked tempo in Latur district A 32-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after hanging himself inside a tempo in Maharashtra’s Latur district, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred late Sunday night and came to light after locals alerted authorities about a stationary vehicle …

Ill-fated bus modified illegally to take in more passengers

Ill-fated bus modified illegally to take in more passengers

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LUCKNOW Illegal structural modifications in the ill-fated bus that met with an accident in the city on Monday have come under the scanner, with transport authorities confirming that the vehicle was altered in violation of norms. Preliminary accounts suggest the vehicle was moving at over 80 kmph at the time, police said. (Deepak Gupta/ HT Photo) According to RTO (Enforcement) Prabhat Pandey, preliminary inspection revealed significant deviations from the seating plan certified by the transport department. “As per official records, the bus was passed with a capacity of 32 seats and 16 sleeper berths. However, during checking, it was found that the vehicle had 33 sleeper berths and only nine seating spaces,” he said. Officials said the changes indicate that the bus had been modified illegally to accommodate more passengers than permitted. The bus, bearing a Haryana registration number, was travelling from Ludhiana in Punjab to Darbhanga in Bihar with approximately 85 passengers on board when it lost control and overturned around 3 pm, deputy commissioner of police (DCP) South Zone Nipun Agarwal. Transport department …

Two metro stations in Delhi renamed, names of 7 others modified| India News

Two metro stations in Delhi renamed, names of 7 others modified| India News

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The State Names Authority headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has changed the names of nine metro stations in Delhi. CM Rekha Gupta said the names of the metro stations were finalised in line with public sentiments and local identities. (HT Photo/Representational Image) The Authority, which considered proposals to change names of 21 metro stations, retained 12, modified seven and renamed two, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office. Gupta said the names of the metro stations were finalised in line with public sentiments and local identities. The modified station names are: Uttari Pitampura-Prashant Vihar (earlier Prashant Vihar), Jagatpur-Wazirabad (earlier Jagatpur), Nanak Pyau-Derawal Nagar (earlier Derawal Nagar), Khanpur-Vayusainabad (earlier Khanpur), Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar (earlier Sonia Vihar), Shri Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar (earlier Mayur Vihar Pocket 1), and Mangolpur Kalan-West Enclave (earlier West Enclave). Further, North Pitampura was renamed as Haiderpur Village and Pitampura as Madhuban Chowk in accordance with their local identities, the statement said. The names retained as originally proposed in the detailed project reports are: Majlis Park, Bhalaswa, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Deepali …

JEE Main 2026 exam date modified for West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee takes credit, ‘My intervention….’

JEE Main 2026 exam date modified for West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee takes credit, ‘My intervention….’

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JEE Main exam date for West Bengal was recently rescheduled by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The testing agency has postponed the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 exam slated for January 23 in view of clash with the auspicious festival of Saraswati Puja. As per the initial schedule, the national-level exam was scheduled between 21 and 29 January. According to the notification issued on Thursday, 15 January, a revised exam date for the state will be announced soon. In a post X, NTA stated, “In view of the representations received from candidates in the state of West Bengal regarding the celebration of Saraswati Puja on 23 January 2026, it has been decided that all candidates scheduled to appear for JEE (Main) in West Bengal on 23 January 2026 shall be allotted another date of examination among the advertised dates for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 examination. For any queries, candidates may DM @NTA_Helpdesk or write to us at [email protected],or contact us at 011-40759000.” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed responsibility for the rescheduling …

CBFC trims lip-lock sequence in Shahid Kapoor`s Deva, ‘foul gestures’ modified

CBFC trims lip-lock sequence in Shahid Kapoor`s Deva, ‘foul gestures’ modified

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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed Deva with a U/A certificate. Going by the trailer, the film looks like an intense, gripping story. Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor can be seen returning to the action genre, this time as a fearless cop walking the thin line between justice and rebellion. It also stars Pooja Hegde as a journalist in a pivotal role. The film is directed by Rosshan Andrrews and produced by Zee Studios and Siddharth Roy Kapur.  CBFC makes modifications in Deva  According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Deva had to undergo three modifications as per recommendations by the CBFC. The Censor Board asked the makers to trim a lip-lock sequence by 6 seconds and asked the `foul gestures` to be suitably modified. In multiple places, profane words were replaced with their milder versions. The changes will also be reflected in subtitles. The Examining Committee has also asked the makers to submit clarification about Hutatma Chowk, at Fort in Mumbai. The run time of Deva is 2 hours 36 minutes and …

Bhumi Pednekar speaks at World Economic Forum, says AI can democratise films: ‘Same film, modified for global audiences’ | Bollywood

Bhumi Pednekar speaks at World Economic Forum, says AI can democratise films: ‘Same film, modified for global audiences’ | Bollywood

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Democratising filmmaking with use of artificial intelligence can help build a better future for everyone, actor and climate activist Bhumi Pednekar said here. (Also read: Bhumi Pednekar opens up on representing India at World Economic Forum in Davos) Bhumi Pednekar spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos. One of the five young global leaders who were asked one transformative idea each for a better world in 2025, Pednekar said AI has the potential to democratize filmmaking, expand access to educational films, and improve the industry for marginalized groups. Along with several others named as ‘Young Global Leaders’ by the World Economic Forum for helping improve the state of the world, Pednekar is here to participate in the WEF Annual Meeting that will continue till January 24. Giving an example of her 2017 film Toilet Ek Prem Katha (Toilet, A Love Story), which addressed the issue of open defecation (ODF), she said the film used a comedic and romantic tone to comment on various themes, from how lack of sanitation creates gender disparity and puts …

Food and Civil Supplies Minister says only 1.02 lakh BPL cards of government employees and taxpayers ‘modified’

Food and Civil Supplies Minister says only 1.02 lakh BPL cards of government employees and taxpayers ‘modified’

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Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok interacting with the family members who hold BPL ration card at Arasu Colony in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa on Thursday said that only 1.02 lakh below the poverty line (BPL) cards held by government employees and taxpayers had been “modified” as above the poverty line (APL) cards, contrary to the claims of the Opposition BJP which has launched a protest against what they called “massive cancellation of cards of poor people”. Addressing presspersons here on Thursday, Mr. Muniyappa said except for the 1.02 lakh cards (held by government employees and those who file income tax), all other BPL cards would be reissued if there were any erroneous cancellations. How many, in what category “Of the 1.02 lakh, as many as 4,036 are government employees and 98,473 taxpayers, according to HRMS and I-T records. As many as 59,370 BPL card holders have been moved to the APL category and 16,806 BPL cards have been retained. Only …