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ALSO READ:India slips 11 positions on World Press Freedom Index Meanwhile, Pakistan ranked seven spots above India at 152. It had ranked 150 in 2023. Norway topped the ranking , while Denmark was on the second rank in World Press Freedom Index.

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Shaitaan - Netflix 'Shaitaan' will be released on Netflix on 4 May. The film is a Hindi remake of the acclaimed Gujarati movie titled Vash. Reports had stated that the film starring R Madhavan, Jyothika, Janki Bodiwala, and Anngad Raaj was made with a budget of ₹65 crore.

Palestinian journalists covering the conflict in Gaza have been announced as the laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. This prestigious award follows the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony is scheduled to take place on 2 May in the margins of the World Press Freedom Conference in Santiago, Chile.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose in the alleged molestation case, former state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh on Friday said that this matter is a ploy of "TMC politics" and questioned how low the ruling Bengal party will stoop to insult those holding constitutional posts. «This is nothing new. This is TMC's politics. I don't know how low they will stoop. TMC is busy insulting the President, PM, Home Minister, now the Governor, and even the husband of a woman justice in our state. This is their way of politics. Now it is time for them to go,» Dilip Ghosh told ANI. Following allegations, the Bengal governor issued a statement on Thursday banning the entry of the police and Minister of State for Finance Chandrima Bhattacharya into the Raj Bhavan premises of Kolkata, Darjeeling, and Barrackpore «defamation and anti-constitutional media statements.»

Wealth technology firm FusionIQ has unveiled a new platform to make going independent easier for advisors.

LPL has broadened its profile in the Northeast with the addition of a father-son advisor duo in Michigan.

Joe Biden has called two of his QUAD partners — India and Japan — and two of his adversaries — Russia and China — "xenophobic" nations, asserting that none of these countries, unlike the United States, welcome immigrants. «This election is about freedom, America and democracy. That's why I badly need you. You know, one of the reasons why our economy is growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants,» Biden told his supporters at a fundraiser here on Wednesday evening.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will never accept Bharat Ratna or any other award for his father Biju Patnaik in return for any election or political alliance with the BJP, his close associate and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader V K Pandian has said. The former IAS officer, who has worked in Odisha for over 25 years, including as private secretary to the chief minister, also hit out at the central ministers from the state for having never spoken about the highest civilian award for the 'Pride of Odisha' and inspiration for every Odiya, Biju Patnaik. «One of the biggest identities for Odisha is the courage and valour shown by Biju Babu. If you see two Odiyas in any part of the world if they speak about Odisha, they will end up speaking about Biju Babu,» Pandian told PTI in an interview here. «They will either have tears or they will have emotions. That is the connect Biju Patnaik has with the people of Odisha. He was a freedom fighter, he has done so much for the country and the state. He is the architect of modern Odisha,» he added.

If you are a loan borrower, the RBI’s latest revelations on banks’ loan activities might concern you! The apex bank has observed that banks have not been fair and transparent when it comes to handling of loan disbursement and repayment.

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freedom movement in the 1940s, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web-series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' embarks on a riveting narrative journey encompassing love, power, vengeance, and liberation. Premiering on Netflix from May 1, the series intricately explores the cultural tapestry of Heeramandi through the lives of courtesans and their patrons. Led by a stellar ensemble cast featuring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Fardeen Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, and others, 'Heeramandi' promises to captivate audiences with its grandeur and depth. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar blends opulent sets, breathtaking costumes, and evocative storytelling. The recently unveiled 'Azadi' song, featuring a star-studded cast, pays homage to India's unsung heroes, the freedom fighters. With its poignant lyrics by A M Turaz and soul-stirring vocals, 'Azadi' resonates as a moving tribute to the sacrifices made for independence. Fardeen Khan makes a remarkable return to acting after 14 years with 'Heeramandi'. In an interview, he shared his sentiments of feeling like a newcomer amidst the evolving landscape of cinema. Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate on 'Heeramandi' and two other upcoming projects, Fardeen reflected on the changes in the industry and the audience's trust in his craft.

The exodus toward independent channels continues, according to a new Cerulli Edge study. And not just from wirehouses.

The Reserve Bank has found some lenders indulged in ‘unfair practices’ with regard to disbursement and repayment of loans. The apex bank has warned regulated entities (REs) against charging of interest from the date of loan sanction and not from the actual disbursement date, according to an RBI circular issued on April 29.

Britain’s Telegraph newspaper group is back up for sale after a United Arab Emirates-backed consortium pulled out of a takeover bid

The police crackdown on protests against the Gaza War in American universities, where students were staging sit-ins to demand a rollback of policies seen to be supportive of Israel’s offensive that has left over 35,000 Palestinians dead so far, leaves one aghast. Reminiscent of how the 1960s’ peace protests over the Vietnam War were thwacked back, cops used the sort of brutal force that makes the country’s claims of free-speech tolerance ring hollow across a globe that the US says is seeing a clash of democracy and autocracy, with America on the side of freedom.

Shehbaz Sharif is on a visit to Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ishaq Dar is currently serving as Pakistan's Foreign Minister. He has been also included in the Council of Common Interests (CCI).

Decades before the term ‘Viksit Bharat’ was coined, Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali held out an Indian vision: “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake." This encapsulates Viksit Bharat. With visible changes in many sectors, India is moving rapidly towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

'Congress manifesto has acquired a new stature': Chidambaram thanks PM Modi "The Congress' promises on taxation are quite clear: Bring an era of transparency, equity, clarity and impartial tax administration of Direct Taxes; Maintain stable personal income tax rates for the term of 5 years; Lessen the burden of tax on MSMEs," Chidambaram said. He further said that Congress promises to end the duplicitous 'cess' Raj of the Modi government and shopkeepers and retail businesses will be given significant tax relief and GST 2.0 will be introduced.

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has selected lawyer Ujjwal Nikam as its candidate for the Mumbai North Central constituency, replacing Poonam Mahajan. Nikam, known for his role as the prosecutor in the 26/11 attacks case, will contest against Congress' Varsha Gaikwad. Who is Ujjwal Nikam Ujjwal Nikam was born in Maharashtra's Jalgaon on March 30, 1953, to lawyer Deorao Madhavrao Nikam and Vimaladevi, a well-known freedom fighter. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and obtained his law degree from SS Maniyar Law College in Jalgaon.