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India's government scrambles to block a film about Modi's role in anti-Muslim riots

The BBC documentary interviews journalists, activists and victims of the 2002 unrest, which left more than 1,000 people dead. They say the prime minister, then a regional leader, looked the other way.

WEKU

India ban on BBC Modi documentary ‘imperils press freedom’

Media groups say Indian government is abusing its emergency powers under the 2021 IT Rules by blocking BBC documentary.

Al Jazeera

Indian ban on BBC Modi film puts Musk’s Twitter ‘free speech’ to the test

Use of emergency laws sheds light on fragile and fractious place social media such as Twitter now occupy in country

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Mike Pompeo says world has ‘no idea’ how close India and Pakistan came to nuclear war

Revelations come as Pakistan’s leadership is expected to visit India for the first time in a decade

The Independent UK

Defiant Indian students vow to show Modi documentary

NEW DELHI: Indian students said they would show again a BBC documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the government has dismissed as propaganda after a Tuesday campus screening was disrupted by a power cut and intimidation by opponents.

Bangkok Post

Day after JNU chaos, BBC’s Modi documentary screening cancelled at Jamia, students detained

A screening of the BBC documentary on the Gujarat riots was cancelled on the Jamia Millia Islamia campus after the university administration allegedly refused permission to student groups, led by the SFI and NSUI, on Wednesday. At least eight students were detained in view of the screening, students told Newslaundry.…

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Egypt, India to Promote Trade, Investment, Fight Terrorism

India and Egypt agreed Wednesday to boost trade between their countries during a visit by the Egyptian president. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed on measures to increase two-way trade within five years to $12 billion. Trade totaled $7.3 billion in 2021-22. The two countries also…

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Delhi Hosts NMCG Seminar To Promote Millet Cultivation

NMCG and WII organised a one-day national level seminar on 'Millets for Life : Developing Climate Resilient Local Communities in the Ganga Basin' at India International Centre in New Delhi. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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India, Egypt to promote trade, investment, fight terrorism

India and Egypt have agreed to increase trade during a visit by the Egyptian president that underscores Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to build ties with other emerging economies

The Independent UK

India, Egypt will seek to deepen military co-operation - foreign secretary

India and Egypt will seek to deepen military cooperation, including between their defence industries, India's foreign secretary said on Wednesday.

Reuters

India police detain students gathered to watch BBC documentary on Modi

Students were detained by the Delhi police on Wednesday as they gathered to watch a recent BBC documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India has dismissed as propaganda and blocked its streaming and sharing on social media.

Reuters

BBC film on India's PM Modi, 2002 riots draws government ire

Days after India banned a BBC documentary that examines Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role during 2002 anti-Muslim riots, authorities are scrambling to halt screenings of the film in colleges and universities and restricting its clips on social media

The Independent UK

Asia’s richest man battles fraud allegations

Shares in Adani Group companies fell on Wednesday after a US fund said it was shorting the Indian conglomerate’s stocks and accused companies owned by Asia’s richest man of “brazen” market manipulation and accounting fraud.

Bangkok Post

BBC’s Modi documentary is a story already known, aired and shared – but with one big bombshell

On January 17, the BBC aired part one of its two-part historical documentary on the rise of India’s prime minister Narendra Modi and the controversy surrounding his role in the horrific Gujarat riots of 2002. Unsurprisingly, a hugely polarising controversy erupted not only in India but also among the Indian…

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JNU Students March Towards Vasant Kunj Police Station Claiming ABVP Pelted Stones Over Screening Of BBC Documentary

Jawaharlal Nehru University students marched towards Vasant Kunj police station late on Tuesday night amid claims of stone pelting by ABVP during the screening of a banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read full story on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

Why Modi doesn’t want India to watch BBC film on Gujarat carnage

India has used emergency powers to block airing of the documentary that questions the India PM’s role in the 2002 riots.

Dynamite News

AK Antony's Son Quits Congress, Cites "intolerant Calls To Retract Tweet" On BBC Documentary On PM Modi

Former Kerala Chief Minister and Congress leader AK Antony's son Anil Antony on Wednesday resigned from the Congress party citing "intolerant calls to retract tweet," regarding BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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President Murmu, PM Modi Welcome Egyptian President At Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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Foreign Policy

Why India Banned the BBC’s Modi Documentary

The program revisits a dark episode for the prime minister. New Delhi’s move has only brought more attention to it.

Al Jazeera

India students watch BBC film on Modi despite power cut

JNU students blame university for power cut after officials said screening might ‘disturb peace and harmony’ on campus.

Reuters

Indian university reports power cut ahead of Modi documentary screening

A top Indian university cut off power and internet supply on campus on Tuesday before a screening by its students' union of a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India has dismissed as propaganda, broadcaster NDTV reported.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: can The Traitors US really be as devilishly good as the UK series?

Alan Cumming steps into Claudia Winkleman’s shoes. Plus: Storyville – Three Minutes: A Lengthening is an essential watch. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: defence budget ‘not limitless’, Marles warns; Albanese’s approval dips; Djokovic on fire

Defence minister does not rule out an overseas build of Australia’s first nuclear submarine

Dynamite News

Maharashtra: Governor BS Koshiyari Set To Step Down, Urges PM Modi To Relieve Him Of Political Duties

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday said he had conveyed his desire to be discharged of his duties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

‘Baahubali’, braggart, all-round bigwig: Why WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh thinks he’s above the law

In the ongoing protest by women wrestlers, one name has consistently popped up as being responsible – Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, 66, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India.

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