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Why Was Diljit Dosanjh's New Film Removed From Streaming So Quickly?

After years of delays and controversy, Diljit Dosanjh's much-awaited human rights drama quietly premiered on ZEE5 only to be taken down in India within days. The unexpected move left viewers stunned and sparked a flood of questions online. Was it a legal issue? A censorship battle? Or something else entirely?…

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Why a Diljit Dosanjh film released after a four-year battle with censors was gone within two days

The long-delayed film is based on the life of Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who was abducted and murdered by Punjab police officers for investigating alleged extrajudicial killings

The Independent UK

US, Thai govts should choose life

Two developments on opposite sides of the world, in Thailand and the United States, underscore a troubling reality: some governments continue to embrace the death penalty regardless of the global movement to abolish state-sanctioned killings.

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Govt asked ZEE5 to take down 'Satluj' citing security concerns, obligations under IT Rules

ZEE5 has been directed by the Centre to remove the film 'Satluj', starring Diljit Dosanjh, citing security concerns. The movie, depicting human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life in 1990s Punjab, was reportedly released on OTT without accepting 127 cuts suggested by the CBFC. The government emphasized that OTT platforms…

The Economic Times

'They Brought Me Here to Kill Me': Detained Gaza Pediatrician's Explosive Allegation Shocks the World

Dr Hussam Abu Safiya's reported prison remarks have renewed global concern as rights groups warn about his condition and legal battle amid Israel's ongoing detention without charge.

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026 Sparks Fears of Rising Sex Trafficking as Demand for Prostitutes Hits 'Unprecedented' Levels

Human rights experts warn of increased sex trafficking risks during World Cup 2026 in Mexico, the US, and Canada, as demand for prostitution rises amid large influxes of fans.

International Business Times UK

History cannot be censored: Punjab unites after Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' removed from Zee5

Political parties and Sikh bodies in Punjab have strongly condemned the removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film "Satluj" from ZEE5 in India. Critics argue the movie, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, confronts a dark chapter of Punjab's history and its censorship is an assault on truth and freedom…

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Punjab deserves to confront its past with honesty: SAD chief Sukhbir Badal on move against 'Satluj'

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has strongly condemned the abrupt removal of Diljit Dosanjh's film "Satluj" from ZEE5 in India, calling it an assault on Punjab's collective memory and freedom of expression. The movie, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life and investigation into extrajudicial killings, faced censorship…

The Economic Times

Diljit Dosanjh breaks silence after Satluj is removed from ZEE5: ‘No worries now...,’ says actor on film’s sudden takedown

Diljit Dosanjh Satluj OTT removal: Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has addressed the abrupt removal of his film 'Satluj' from ZEE5 in India, stating he's no longer concerned about its availability. Dosanjh believes the film, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has already reached its audience through downloads, making its…

The Economic Times

Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra? The human rights activist who inspired Diljit Dosanjh’s movie Satluj, which has been removed from Zee5 just days after release in India

Jaswant Singh Khalra movie: Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj', based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been removed from Zee5 in India shortly after its release. The movie, which faced significant certification hurdles, sheds light on Khalra's courageous investigation into alleged illegal killings and secret cremations in Punjab…

The Economic Times

Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition

The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya says he is in critical condition

The Independent UK

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead India delegation at first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance

India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, is leading a delegation to Geneva for the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. This crucial forum will review the first independent scientific assessment of AI's capabilities, risks, and opportunities. Discussions will cover AI's societal impact, bridging digital divides,…

The Economic Times

FIFA 2026: World Cup propels surveillance to new heights

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Pennsylvania is under surveillance, with governments and private firms monitoring attendees' faces, movements, and devices. Over $1 billion in security funding fuels advanced tech like facial recognition cameras and AI-powered drones, raising significant privacy concerns. Civil society groups warn of potential human rights breaches,…

The Economic Times

‘International law is our compass’ in global conflict, UN rights chief tells RFI

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk tells RFI that repression in Iran and drone warfare and sexual violence in Sudan show that civilians are paying the highest price for conflicts around the globe.

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The Guardian - UK

‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes

El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSF

The Times of India

'Shortsighted leaders tend to repeat errors': Analyst warns Trump's Pakistan outreach may cost US dearly

According to the analysis, countries that become strategically important often face less international pressure over their internal affairs. It points to examples such as continued Western engagement with Pakistan and the European Union retaining Islamabad's GSP-Plus trade status despite allegations of human rights abuses, arguing that geopolitical interests have frequently…

The Guardian - UK

‘My childhood stopped’: woman sues CPS after taking stepfather to abuse trial

Annie’s lawyers argue that prosecution was so badly executed it breached her human rights

France 24

More than 400 dead in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak

In tonight's edition, Ebola is spreading beyond its original hotspot in the DRC as a new case has been detected nearly 600 kilometers away. And another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the UN says.

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The Independent UK

British couple on hunger strike in Iranian jail as human rights experts declare ‘medical emergency’

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UN issues 'red alert' over human rights catastrophe in Sudan's El-Obeid

The UN on Friday warned that a "human rights catastrophe" was unfolding in Sudan's El-Obeid where experts have warned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may be about to stage an offensive. Civilians in the city have already been subjected to "siege-like conditions" for the past 18 months, UN rights chief…

Radio France Internationale

As Sahel states withdraw from ICC, NGOs warn of ‘impunity’ over war crimes

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have initiated a year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, a move human rights defenders say will leave victims of war crimes without access to justice.

The Times of India

'Undermining freedom of belief': Speakers at UNHRC event call out Pakistan over safety of religious minority women

At a UN Human Rights Council meeting, the alarming issue of forced conversions and marriages affecting minority women in Pakistan was brought to light. Advocates and lawmakers expressed their outrage over violations of religious freedom, particularly concerning Hindu, Christian, and Baloch girls. They called for immediate global intervention, emphasizing that…

The Times of India

Self-immolation outside UN draws fresh attention to Tibet

A Tibetan activist's self-immolation outside the UN headquarters in New York has reignited global attention on Tibet's human rights crisis. Lobga Rangzen's desperate act, protesting Chinese rule and new assimilation laws, highlights the fading international focus on the issue. This tragic event, occurring after over 150 similar protests in Tibet,…

The Independent UK

UN human rights chief sounds 'red alert' over violence around Sudan's el-Obeid city

The United Nations human rights chief is sounding a “red alert” about possible atrocity crimes in and near a strategic city in central Sudan

Euronews

UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso following junta's suspension

Junta chief captain Ibrahim Traoré has pursued anti-Western policies since seizing power in a coup in September 2022, while critical voices are met with repression.

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