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02 Mar 2023
OTT releasesApple renews 'Prehistoric Planet' for Season 2; what's it about
Prehistoric Planet is set to be back for another season on Apple TV+. The makers have renewed the award-winning natural history series for the second season and it will be back on May 22.
02 Mar 2023
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityJNU to fine students for dharnas, cancel admissions for violence
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi has come up with a new set of rules, under which it will impose a penalty of Rs. 20,000 on students holding dharnas.
01 Mar 2023
United KingdomJaishankar replies to UK counterpart's BBC I-T 'survey' query 'firmly'
The Minister of External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar "firmly" responded to his United Kingdom counterpart, James Cleverly, on Wednesday when he brought up the "survey" at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offices in Mumbai and Delhi by the Income Tax Department.
24 Feb 2023
Income Tax Department of IndiaReport fearlessly: BBC director-general to India staff after tax 'survey'
Days after the tax "survey" at the BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai, the global media giant's director-general, Tim Davie, wrote an email to its staff in India, asking them to report without fear or favor.
22 Feb 2023
OTT releasesBBC to adapt Agatha Christie's 'Murder Is Easy'
BBC unveiled a two-part adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder is Easy for BBC One network and its video-on-demand service iPlayer.
17 Feb 2023
Income Tax Department of IndiaI-T Department surveys BBC using 'black money', 'benami' keywords
The Income Tax Department's "survey" at the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC's) Delhi and Mumbai offices ended Thursday night after nearly 60 hours.
16 Feb 2023
Income Tax Department of IndiaDay 3: I-T Department questioned BBC over financial transactions, subsidiaries
The Income Tax Department's alleged survey at the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) offices in Delhi and Mumbai entered its third day on Thursday.
15 Feb 2023
YeBBC to release podcast and documentary on Kanye West
American pop icon Kanye West (Ye) is now known for his infamous anti-Semitic comments. The 45-year-old rapper is also campaigning for the US 2024 Presidential elections.
15 Feb 2023
Income Tax Department of IndiaDay 2: I-T Department may question BBC's senior management today
Amid growing uncertainties regarding the Income Tax Department's alleged survey at the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) offices in Delhi and Mumbai, the officials continued the operation for the second day on Wednesday.
15 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS reacts to I-T 'surveys' at BBC's Delhi, Mumbai offices
The United States (US) has stated that it is aware of the Income Tax Department's (I-T) raids at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Delhi and Mumbai offices, but it cannot make any comments on the situation.
14 Feb 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP, Opposition lock horns over I-T 'survey' at BBC offices
After the Income Tax Department's purported "survey" at BBC's offices in Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, the Opposition has accused the BJP-led government of targeted harassment.
14 Feb 2023
Central GovernmentI-T Department conducts raids at BBC's Delhi, Mumbai offices: Report
The Income Tax Department has started conducting raids at the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) offices in Delhi and Mumbai, reported Economic Times.
10 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC junks PIL seeking complete ban on BBC in India
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking complete ban on the operations of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Indian territory in the wake of its documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his approach toward the country's Muslim minority.
03 Feb 2023
OTT releases'Cunk On Earth': Reasons to watch Netflix's latest mockumentary
Netflix has spoilt us with options of numerous comedies and docuseries. The latest offering from the streaming platform is a hilarious mockumentary, Cunk On Earth.
03 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC seeks Centre's reply over appeals against banning BBC documentary
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre following appeals challenging its move to ban the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
30 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaModi documentary: SC to hear petitions challenging ban next week
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear petitions challenging the Centre's decision to ban the controversial BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi, titled India: The Modi Question, which delves into the 2002 Gujarat riots on February 6.
29 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiAmid BBC row, Modi warns against 'attempts to create divisions'
Amid the ongoing tow over the controversial BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the latter warned against "attempts to divide" India on Saturday and asserted that such efforts would not succeed.
28 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiBBC Modi documentary screenings: High-tension in top universities; many held
Tensions surrounding the controversial BBC documentary about PM Narendra Modi remain high across the country, with students at several universities attempting to screen it despite a ban.
27 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiBBC Modi documentary: Delhi Police stops screening at DU, AUD
Toeing the government's line concerning the banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Delhi Police stopped the documentary's screening at Delhi University (DU) and Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) on Friday.
27 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiBBC documentary on PM Modi screened at Kolkata's Jadavpur University
The left-wing Students Federation of India (SFI) screened the banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kolkata's Jadavpur University campus on Thursday evening, reportedly without any interference from the police or university administration.
26 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiSupport free press: US after India bans BBC Modi documentary
Calling India's move to ban the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi a matter of press freedom, the US State Department on Wednesday emphasized the significance of democratic principles like freedom of expression.
25 Jan 2023
Jamia Millia Islamia UniversityStudents detained as BBC documentary screening announced in Jamia Millia
After students belonging to the left-wing Students Federation of India (SFI) announced the screening of the banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University, the police detained over a dozen students allegedly for creating a ruckus outside the campus.
25 Jan 2023
AK AntonyAK Antony's son quits Congress citing post on BBC documentary
After facing bitter criticism for opposing the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Anil K Antony, son of former Union minister and senior Congress leader AK Antony, announced his resignation from the grand old party.
25 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiJNU: Blackout, stone-pelting at students screening BBC documentary on Modi
A group of students screening the banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Tuesday alleged they were met with an administration-sponsored blackout and then stone pelting.
24 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiBBC Modi documentary: Congress, CPI(M) wing announce screenings in Kerala
A fresh controversy around the BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi, titled India: The Modi Question, was triggered in Kerala after several political groups decided to screen the controversial documentary in the state.
24 Jan 2023
United States of AmericaNot familiar with BBC's Modi documentary, but shared values: US
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said he was unaware of the controversial BBC docu-series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a press briefing on Monday.
23 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiBBC Modi documentary: Opposition slams 'censorship'; shares alternative documentary links
Tearing into the central government, Opposition leaders have slammed it over the removal of the BBC docu-series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from YouTube and Twitter.
19 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiBBC documentary on PM Modi propaganda, continues colonial mindset: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday slammed the BBC documentary series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a propaganda piece furthering the colonial mindset which shouldn't be dignified with a response.
12 Jul 2022
Civil War'Was trafficked into UK at age 9,' reveals Mo Farah
In a shocking confession, Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah revealed that he was trafficked into the UK when he was just a nine-year-old.
10 May 2022
Doctor Who5 things to know about 'Doctor Who' for beginners
A piece of happy news came for Doctor Who fans on Sunday as Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa was announced as the next Doctor.
31 Jul 2021
MumbaiLionsgate Play to premiere 60 exclusive titles in India
Lionsgate Play, the premium streaming platform from Starz Global, on Friday announced that it will premiere 60 English titles including blockbuster movies and series such as the Oscar-winner The Father, Cold Pursuit, and Dr. Death for the Indian audiences over the next year.
27 Jul 2021
Netflix'Doctor Who' S13 trailer indicates the Doctor is hiding something
Doctor Who is back!
24 May 2021
EntertainmentBBC reveals Martin Freeman's first-look in police drama 'The Responder'
British actor Martin Freeman, known for Sherlock and The Hobbit, will be seen in yet another investigative drama called The Responder.
21 May 2021
Prince WilliamPrinces William, Harry lash out at BBC for Diana interview
Princes William and Harry welcomed the independent inquiry launched by former senior judge Lord Dyson into their mother Princess Diana's infamous BBC interview.
20 Apr 2021
Ajay DevgnAjay Devgn to make digital debut with crime series 'Rudra'
Ajay Devgn is the latest star to join the OTT craze.
31 Mar 2021
BeijingBBC correspondent leaves China amid safety concerns
A veteran BBC correspondent whose coverage angered China has left the country amid concerns for his safety, BBC and a journalist organization said.
16 Mar 2021
HollywoodMaybe one day: Benedict Cumberbatch hints at 'Sherlock' Season 5
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch has just revealed the possibility of the fifth season of BBC TV series Sherlock.
05 Mar 2021
Princess DianaUK police won't probe journalist over 1995 Diana interview
British police said on Thursday that they will not launch a criminal investigation into journalist Martin Bashir over his 1995 interview with Princess Diana.
14 Feb 2021
EntertainmentBBC puts disclaimers for certain 'offensive' 'Blackadder', 'Fresh Prince' episodes
Generations-old entertainment pieces cannot be held accountable for their content that might be hurtful now, because they are representative of the age when they were made.
12 Feb 2021
United KingdomChina bans BBC; 'unacceptable curtailing of media freedom,' says UK
In a controversial move, China's broadcasting regulator on Thursday banned BBC World News.
