A leaked Pentagon draft reveals China has likely armed over 100 ICBMs in new silos. US warns of the fastest nuclear expansion, with Beijing rejecting arms race charges. Read the full analysis.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap reveals censorship and corporate control prevent him from making his iconic films. He contrasts Hindi cinema with Southern industries' innovation. Read his candid take.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap reveals he can't make his earlier films like 'Ugly' or 'Dev.D' today due to changed censorship. He also discusses southern cinema's edge and his new film 'Bandar'. Read more.
China is aggressively building a 'low-altitude economy' with drones and flying cars, aiming for a $208bn industry by year-end. EHang leads with commercial passenger flights, while Meituan scales drone deliveries.
China introduces a digital visa application system for Indian travellers, simplifying the process and reducing in-person visits. Learn about the new steps, fees, and what it means for India-China ties.
Indian passport holders can now apply for Chinese visas digitally via a new online system, reducing consulate visits to one for biometrics. The move signals a step in normalising bilateral ties.
CBS News faces intense criticism after pulling a 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador's mega prison. Critics accuse the network of censorship and bowing to political pressure. Read the full story.
Janhvi Kapoor opens up about the challenge of managing male egos in Bollywood, admitting she sometimes 'pretends to be dumb.' Psychologist explains the impact of such self-censorship on women's confidence.
China officially launches its online visa application system in India today, simplifying the process for tourists, business travelers, and students. Learn how to apply and what it means for India-China travel.
The Kerala government's last-minute blocking of films from the International Film Festival has drawn sharp criticism, raising concerns over artistic freedom and intolerance. Read more on this developing story.
A BBC investigation reveals how a North Korean smartphone enforces state ideology, rewrites language in real-time, and takes secret screenshots every five minutes. Discover the shocking details of digital control.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises Centre for denying censor exemption to IFFK, calling it an attack on artistic freedom. Read about the controversy and the festival's defiant stand.
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala concluded with Sho Miyake's film winning Best Film. CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Centre's censorship of 6 films, calling it an attempt to stifle the festival.
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta details censorship battle for 'Omerta' over a provocative jail scene. Discover how Vivek Agnihotri's support was crucial. Read the full story.
US Senator Ed Markey erupts at FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, accusing him of turning the agency into a 'Federal Censorship Commission' and calls for his immediate resignation. Read the explosive details.
Senator Amy Klobuchar challenged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on free speech, broadcaster threats, and Trump's AI safety order in a tense Senate hearing. Get the full details.
Hansal Mehta discloses how Vivek Agnihotri fiercely defended his film Omerta against CBFC censorship, securing minimal cuts. Exclusive details inside.
The 2025 International Film Festival of Kerala faces censorship hurdles as six films are denied screening clearance by the Centre. Diplomatic issues cited. Read the full story.
Six films were denied censorship exemption for IFFK 2025 due to diplomatic issues, while 13 others got clearance. Get the full details on the festival's screening hurdles.
US Senator Ted Cruz warned of unconstitutional censorship after confronting FCC Chairman Brendan Carr over the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Read the full details of the fiery Senate hearing.
PEN America data reveals a surge in US school book bans, targeting award-winning literature on race, LGBTQ+ themes, and identity. Discover why classics like The Handmaid's Tale are now contraband.
Kerala's IFFK 2025 screens all films, defying central govt ban. President Resul Pookutty & CM Vijayan condemn censorship of films on Palestine. Details inside.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defies Union Govt's ban on 19 films at IFFK 2025, calling it 'unacceptable' censorship. Shashi Tharoor, Adoor Gopalakrishnan criticise move. Read details.
China announces full coverage for childbirth expenses by 2026 to tackle its declining population. Learn how this policy aims to incentivise young couples and address demographic challenges.
OpenAI data scientist Tom Cunningham resigned in protest of the company's self-censorship on AI's economic risks. An internal memo from strategy chief Jason Kwon addresses the growing concerns. Read more.
The Trump administration directs officials to deny US visas to foreign fact-checkers and content moderators accused of censoring American speech. Details on the new policy and its implications.
Taiwan's government bans Rednote (Xiaohongshu) citing fraud and security risks, sparking opposition outcry over internet freedom. Read the full story.
US Vice President JD Vance criticises the EU's expected fine on X, calling it an attack on free speech. The EU's first DSA fine targets ad transparency violations, not content removal. Read the full story.
Actor Rajit Kapur expresses concern over short videos reducing attention spans and impacting creativity at Koshala Lit Fest. He discusses OTT censorship and his iconic roles.
Bollywood star Pankaj Tripathi reveals why he chose YouTube over big OTT platforms for his production, citing excessive control and censorship stifling creative freedom in digital streaming.