Iran Hunts Starlink Users to Block Protest Videos
Iranian authorities are actively targeting Starlink users to prevent protest videos from spreading globally, intensifying internet censorship efforts amid ongoing unrest.
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Starlink Free in Iran, Aiding Protesters' Communication
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has dropped fees in Iran, enabling activists to bypass government blackouts and share protest details worldwide despite severe restrictions.
Iran Hunts Starlink Users to Block Protest Footage
Iranian authorities are targeting Starlink satellite internet users to prevent videos of violent protests from spreading globally, as the death toll exceeds 2,500 amid a near-total internet blackout.
Iran Seizes Starlink Devices Amid Protests, SpaceX Offers Free Internet
Iranian authorities confiscate thousands of Starlink terminals, calling them spy tools, while SpaceX provides free satellite internet to bypass state controls during deadly anti-government protests.
Iran's Internet Blackouts Meet Starlink Resistance
Iranian authorities frequently shut down the internet during protests, but citizens increasingly turn to Starlink satellite terminals to maintain communication and share information despite government crackdowns.
Iran's Digital Crackdown: Silencing Protesters, Blocking Internet
Iran's regime intensifies internet blackout amid protests, using advanced methods to sever digital links. Starlink terminals offer limited resistance as information flow slows dramatically.
Iran's Internet Shutdown Reaches 84-Hour Mark
Iran's regime enforces an 84-hour internet blackout to suppress protests following Mahsa Amini's death. Global outcry grows as digital rights groups condemn the move. Read more.
CBFC Censorship Debate: Tamil Films Face Certification Hurdles
Recent delays for Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' have reignited the debate on film censorship in India. Explore the history and future of CBFC's role.
Iran's Internet Blackout Hits 48 Hours Amid Protests
Iran faces a severe nationwide internet blackout exceeding 48 hours, aimed at curbing protests. Over 116 killed, connectivity below 2%. Read the full report.
Kamal Haasan Demands Transparent Film Certification Process
Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan urges a 'principled relook' at CBFC's certification, demanding transparency and timely clearances. Read his full statement on the issue impacting Tamil cinema.
Deleted Op-Ed on Pakistan's Gen Z Sparks Debate
Zorain Nizamani's op-ed critiquing Pakistan's elite went viral after being pulled. It highlights a generational divide and censorship, making him a youth symbol. Read the full story.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Censor Row: HC Delay, Political Outcry
Thalapathy Vijay's farewell film 'Jana Nayagan' faces indefinite delay as CBFC certificate dispute reaches Madras HC. Political leaders and film fraternity slam censorship, calling it an attack on creative freedom. Read the full story.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan Postponed Amid CBFC Legal Battle
Vijay's political drama 'Jana Nayagan' faces indefinite delay after Madras HC stay. Filmmakers Mari Selvaraj, RGV slam censorship. Will it miss Pongal? Read more.
Vanga, RGV Slam CBFC as Jana Nayagan Hits Court
As Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan faces CBFC hurdles, Sandeep Reddy Vanga & Ram Gopal Varga ignite debate on censorship relevance. Read the full story.
RGV Calls Censor Board Outdated, Supports Vijay's Film
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma criticizes the CBFC as irrelevant in the digital age, amid the release delay of Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'. Read his full argument.
RGV: Censor Board is Obsolete, Calls for Systemic Change
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma launches a scathing critique of India's Central Board of Film Certification, calling it outdated and irrelevant in the digital age. Read his full argument against censorship.
Cloudflare fined $17M by Italy, CEO Matthew Prince furious
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince lashes out at Italy after a $17 million fine for defying the Piracy Shield system. He calls it a censorship tool lacking due process and threatens to withdraw services from Italy. Read the full story.
RGV: Censor Board is Outdated, Insults Viewers
Amid the 'Jana Nayagan' censorship row, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma launches a scathing critique of the CBFC, calling it irrelevant in the digital age. Read his full argument.
Parasakthi gets U/A certificate after 25 cuts
The Tamil film 'Parasakthi', backed by CM's grandson, secures a U/A certificate from the censor board after undergoing 25 modifications. Details inside.
TVK: CBFC Appeal on 'Jana Nayagan' Shows Political Intent
TVK leader warns that a fresh CBFC appeal against 'Jana Nayagan' would confirm a political motive to stall the film, risking public anger in Tamil Nadu. Read the full story.
Madras HC Dismisses 'Jana Nayagan' Censorship Case
Madras High Court upholds CBFC's order against the film 'Jana Nayagan', dismissing the producer's petition. The court finds no merit in the challenge to the censor board's decision.
Madras HC Orders UA Certificate for Vijay's Jana Nayagan
Madras High Court instructs CBFC to issue UA certificate for Vijay's film Jana Nayagan, warning against dangerous trends from censorship complaints. Read the full details.
Iran's Reza Pahlavi Condemns Internet Blackout During Protests
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi condemns the nationwide internet shutdown amid large-scale protests following Mahsa Amini's death. Read the full story.
Iran Internet Blackout Reported in Tehran Amid Protests
Iran faces a major internet shutdown in Tehran and other regions during protests. Details on the blackout's scale, government response, and global reactions.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Release Delayed Amid Censor Controversy
Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' faces an indefinite delay due to censor certification issues linked to religious sensitivity. This adds to a long pattern of external challenges plaguing the star's films. Fans and industry rally behind the movie.
Subbaraj: Censor Woes, Screen Shortage Killing South Cinema
Director Karthik Subbaraj raises alarm as Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' gets postponed due to CBFC delays. He highlights systemic issues crippling big films & indie projects like 'Salliyargal'. A call to save cinema.
Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi gets 24 cuts from CBFC
Sivakarthikeyan's film Parasakthi faces 24 cuts from CBFC, delaying its Jan 10 release. Director Sudha Kongara appeals cuts that alter the film's context.
IMPPA Asks PM Modi to Intervene in UAE Ban on 'Dhurandhar'
Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association urges PM Modi to address the ban on Marathi film 'Dhurandhar' in UAE & Gulf nations, citing cultural impact and trade concerns. Read more.
India's Freedom of Expression Tested After 75 Years
As India marks 75 years of independence, its foundational freedom of expression confronts modern challenges from censorship to sedition laws. Explore the ongoing struggle.
Govt to Madras HC: Film Release Date Doesn't Expedite Censor
Union govt tells Madras High Court film producers can't demand fast censor certificates just because they set a release date. Hearing on Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagam adjourned to Wednesday.
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