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Kannada filmdom issue: More attacks on Karnataka theatres
BANGALORE: Posing as viewers to avoid the police detection, the Kannada Rakshana Vedike activists struck two theaters in the city, which was screening a new release, defying the seven-week moratorium.
The activists entered the theaters after purchasing valid tickets and started shouting slogans, damaged screens and broke glasses in the non-Kannada theaters Abhinay and Cauvery. Panic-stricken viewers exited the theaters, even as the police who were present for protection of the theaters at the owner’s request reportedly took 68 activists into custody.
The incident follows the attack on a theatre on Saturday during which a number of persons including media persons were injured.
A city daily has quoted the city police commissioner Maraiswamy as saying, “The Government has not passed an order with regard to screening of movies. Everyone is interpreting the issue in his own way. But as far as the police is concerned, we will give protection to whoever seeks it. We cannot refuse them.”
Reports on whether the attacked theaters have resumed screening of films are awaited.
Meanwhile in a separate development, the meeting between the Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce and the Indian Film Industry (Film Federation of India or FFI) to be held on 16 October to sort out the problems has been postponed for a week because matters in Karnataka, and Bangalore were spiraling out of control.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
