Kerala HC seeks CBFC, producers’ response on plea to stay The Kerala Story 2 release The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the producers of The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond on a petition seeking cancellation of the film’s certification and a stay on its release. The plea, filed by Kannur resident Sreedev Namboodiri, alleges that the upcoming sequel portrays Kerala in an unfair light and has the potential to incite communal and regional disharmony. The matter was heard by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, who directed the CBFC and the film’s producer, Sunshine Pictures, to file their responses. The case is scheduled for further hearing on February 24. The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond is the sequel to the controversial Hindi film The Kerala Story, which depicted a group of women from Kerala who were allegedly recruited into the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). In his petition, Namboodiri has challenged the certification granted to the sequel, arguing that the CBFC failed to properly evaluate the film’s impact on public order, decency and morality as mandated under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. The plea raises concerns over the teaser and trailer of the film. It points to the closing line in the teaser — “ab sahenge nahin… ladenge” (we will not tolerate it anymore, but will fight) — claiming that it amounts to a call for action that could trigger violence. The petition also alleges that certain di... #Kerala #High_Court #Kerala_Story #Central_Board #Kerala_High #Thursday_issued #seeks_CBFC #issued_notice #seeking_cancellation #Story
Indian visas in Bangladesh likely to be 'fully restored' soon as Tarique Rahman takes charge India is set to "fully restore" its visa services in Bangladesh. This comes after a recent change in Bangladesh's political leadership. Aniruddha Das, a senior Indian consular official, confirmed the steps to fully restore services. Medical and double-entry visas are already being issued. Other categories, including travel visas, will also resume soon. This move signals a strengthening of India-Bangladesh relations. #India #Indian #Bangladesh #Rahman #Tarique_Rahman #Tarique #charge_India #Bangladesh_political #fully_restored #fully
T20 World Cup 2026: Brevis not burdened by comparisons to AB de VilliersIn the sub-continent for his maiden T20 World Cup, the 22-year-old, described as South Africa’s X-factor by consultant Albie Morkel, says he is at ease in his own skin. In the sub-continent for his maiden T20 World Cup, the 22-year-old, described as South Africa’s X-factor by consultant Albie Morkel, says he is at ease in his own skin. #World_Cup #World #Cup #South #South_Africa #Africa #Albie_Morkel #consultant_Albie #Morkel #X-factor
'Makes your country stronger': French President Emmanuel Macron on criticism over Rafale deal in India French President Emmanuel Macron defended the Rafale deal, stating it strengthens India's defense capabilities and strategic coordination. He emphasized France's commitment to increasing Indian components and manufacturing critical devices in India, including co-production of combat aircraft and maintenance. This comes as India's Defence Acquisition Council cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets. #President #President_Emmanuel #Emmanuel_Macron #French_President #Rafale_deal #Emmanuel #Macron_defended #India_French #country_stronger #strategic_coordination
Why bitcoin’s rare oversold RSI crash signals a long, slow grind ahead #oversold_RSI #RSI_crash #slow_grind #grind_ahead #rare_oversold
Figure is debuting its tokenized stock along with upsized $150 million offering #million #million_offering #tokenized_stock #Figure #upsized
Dutch police have arrested a man for reportedly refusing to relinquish files they sent him: 'He would only comply if he received something in return' Note to self, don't download files from the police and refuse to send them back. #police #Note #Dutch_police #reportedly_refusing #relinquish_files #download_files #files
Indian sports wrap, February 19: Hindustan University wins KCG Verghese Basketball Memorial tournamentHere are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Thursday, February 19. Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Thursday, February 19. #major_updates #sports_wrap #February #Hindustan_University #KCG_Verghese #Verghese_Basketball #Basketball_Memorial #University_wins #wins_KCG #Memorial_tournamentHere
SocGen taps XRP Ledger for euro stablecoin distribution #XRP_Ledger #taps_XRP #SocGen_taps #stablecoin_distribution #euro_stablecoin
Apple Music’s 5 new upgrades are just what the platform needs to one-up Spotify — but its new UI has users begging for simplicity Apple Music's new features could breathe new life into the platform, but its UI redesign has divided subscribers. #Music #Apple #Apple_Music #one-up_Spotify #simplicity_Apple #divided_subscribers #users_begging
AFI makes SRY gene test mandatory for female athletesThe SRY (Sex-determining Region Y) gene is located on the Y chromosome and plays a central role in male biological development. The test detects the presence or absence of this gene and is being positioned as a biological eligibility assessment for participation in the female category. The SRY (Sex-determining Region Y) gene is located on the Y chromosome and plays a central role in male biological development. The test detects the presence or absence of this gene and is being positioned as a biological eligibility assessment for participation in the female category. #Sex-determining_Region #AFI_makes #biological_development #makes_SRY #athletesThe_SRY #male_biological #central_role #female_category #biological_eligibility #test_mandatory
