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Filmmakers Face Uncertain Wait as IDSFFK Awaits Censor Exemptions After Union Ban

Eight documentaries selected for the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala are in limbo after the Union I&B Ministry’s ban on censor exemption for the festival. The uncertainty has cast a shadow over the event’s documentary section, leaving filmmakers and organisers waiting for a decision that could determine whether the films screen at all.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

Kerala Documentary Festival Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Remain Held Up

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Keralam opened in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday amid uncertainty over 31 films that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. State officials said they are pursuing legal and administrative steps to secure screening permission, even as the festival proceeds with the disputed titles left out of the published schedule for now.

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India Entertainment & CultureSept 26, 2026

18th IDSFFK Opens Amidst Censorship Controversy

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) kicks off under a shadow of censorship, with 31 films denied exemption by the Union I&B Ministry. The Kerala State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing legal avenues to secure screening permissions.

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Energy, Power & CleanTechJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Gadkari Advocates Ethanol as Key to Boosting Farmer Incomes and Cutting Fuel Imports

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the potential of ethanol in enhancing farmers' earnings and reducing India's fuel import dependency during the launch of a new bus service in Madhya Pradesh. He highlighted the recent surge in maize prices and the government's ambitious PM e-Bus Sewa initiative.

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National Governance & Policy5m ago

Amit Shah Joins Amma's 73rd Birthday Celebrations in Kerala, Underscoring Spiritual Outreach and National Visibility

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Pope Leo XIV Hails Youth 'Energy and Commitment' as 700,000 Pack Paris Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.

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Energy, Power & CleanTech2h ago

Annpurna Devi Accuses Jharkhand Government of Opposing Mines Law to Shield Coal Theft

Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Soren government, alleging that its opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act is aimed at enabling coal theft and protecting arbitrary state-level levies. She said the amendment would bring uniform taxation, attract investment and create jobs, while the Jharkhand government called the law a "black Bill" that undermines the state's rights over its minerals.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Kumaraswamy Urges Election Commission to Reveal Truth Behind Reported Internal Differences

Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on the Election Commission of India to publicly clarify reports of discord among its top leadership, saying the institution must protect its credibility by placing the facts before the people. His remarks came amid Congress protests alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had taken several unilateral decisions despite objections from the other two Election Commissioners.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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