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Indian states seek last-ditch film ban

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Indian state governments made a last-ditch attempt Monday to ban a Bollywood film about a mythical Hindu queen which has sparked violent protests by radical groups. The Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments asked India's top court to retract a ruling ordering states to show the film "Padmaavat", which is due to hit screens on Thursday. The urgent petitions, which the Supreme CourtRead more

Controversial Indian film gets release date

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A Bollywood epic about a legendary Hindu queen will finally be released next week despite months of violent protests, Indian filmmakers have confirmed. "Padmaavat" was initially due to hit screens in December. But producers Viacom18 Motion Pictures delayed the release following protests sparked by speculation that it would depict a romantic liaison between the queen and the 13th and 14thRead more

Indian airline fires pilots over mid-air row

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An Indian airline said Tuesday it had fired two pilots after reports they fought and both briefly left the cockpit unmanned during a New Year's Day flight from London to Mumbai. Jet Airways took the step after investigating allegations that a male pilot slapped his female colleague during a heated argument when the plane was mid-air carrying 324 passengers. The quarrel reportedlyRead more

Indian pilots grounded after 'mid-air row'

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An Indian airline said Thursday (Jan 4) it had grounded two pilots over allegations they had a fight and both briefly stormed out of the cockpit during a New Year's Day flight from London to Mumbai. Jet Airways is investigating claims that a male pilot slapped his female colleague during a heated argument while the plane was in the air with 324Read more

Two children among 4 dead as fire breaks out again in India’s Mumbai

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Two children were among four killed in a fire in Mumbai on Thursday, the third deadly blaze to hit India’s financial capital in just a few weeks. Five people were also injured when the fire broke out on the fourth floor of a residential building in the city’s Andheri East area. “Four died, including two children aged 10 and 14.Read more

Fire in India’s financial capital kills at least 12

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At least 12 people died and three were critically injured in a late night fire at a multi-storey building in India’s financial capital Mumbai, local authorities said on Friday. The majority of those killed were women attending a birthday party at a rooftop restaurant, police said. The 28-year-old woman celebrating her birthday was among those who died, her grandfather toldRead more

Unadkat helps India sweep T20 series

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Paceman Jaydev Unadkat led a disciplined attack to set up India's five-wicket win in the third Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka as the hosts completed a 3-0 whitewash on Sunday. Unadkat returned impressive figures of 2-15 to help restrict the visitors to 135-7. India then achieved their target with four balls to spare in a tense chase at the WankhedeRead more