5 years, 11 months ago

Vivek Oberoi meets EC over Modi biopic release

New Delhi, April 18 Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who plays Narendra Modi in the controversial biopic on the Prime Minister, met the Election Commission on Thursday over the film's release. The Supreme Court had on Monday directed the EC to watch the film "PM Narendra Modi" and submit its report, after the movie's producers cried foul that the poll panel barred the film's release without even watching it. Directed by Omung Kumar and starring Vivek Oberoi and Boman Irani, the film was slated to release on April 11, the first day of polling for the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. Earlier on April 9, the apex court had rejected a plea filed by Congress leader Aman Panwar seeking stay on the release of the biopic.

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5 years, 7 months ago

After PM Narendra Modi, Vivek Oberoi to make film on IAF's Balakot air strikes; project to roll by 2019 end

Firstpost

Vivek Oberoi is all set to make a film on the Balakot air strikes, which will also include events such as release of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. Vivek Oberoi is all set to make a trilingual feature film in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu based on the Balakot airstrikes, led by the Indian Air Force in February 2019. Following the Pulwama …

5 years, 9 months ago

Vivek Oberoi promotes Salman Khan's Bharat, realises mistake, deletes hashtag. Details here

India Today

Vivek Oberoi, who was one of the guests at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony on Thursday, couldn't hold his excitement about being part of the occasion. Oberoi, who has had a bad history with Salman Khan, accidentally ended up promoting the superstar's upcoming film Bharat by adding the hashtag. Feeling like a small part of an incredible history #ModiSarkar2 …

5 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi swearing-in: Reel Modi Vivek Oberoi and Boman Irani reach Delhi for oath-taking ceremony

India Today

It's just a few hours left for Narendra Modi to be sworn-in as the Prime Minister of India again. Apart from other stars, Boman Irani and Vivek Oberoi have also flown to Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony. Coming to Vivek Oberoi, his Narendra Modi biopic got into a fix as the film was set to release before the elections. …

5 years, 10 months ago

How PM Narendra Modi biopic helped Vivek Oberoi bag his first hit since his Bollywood debut

India Today

"Rs 11 crore in the opening weekend?" A sense of shock took over our team when the opening weekend numbers of Vivek Oberoi-starrer PM Narendra Modi came out. Piggybacking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's win at the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and his immense popularity, Vivek Oberoi's PM Narendra Modi biopic has done what most of his last Bollywood releases …

5 years, 10 months ago

PM Narendra Modi success should make Vivek Oberoi say Thank You to EC

India Today

Modi hai toh mumkin hai. Of course, he achieved this feat of defying reviews and getting a good opening solely because he piggybacked on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's immense popularity. The PM Narendra Modi biopic, featuring Vivek in the eponymous role, got a landslide victory over the other big Bollywood release this week - Raj Kumar Gupta's India's Most Wanted …

5 years, 10 months ago

Has PM Narendra Modi watched his biopic? Vivek Oberoi answers million-dollar question

India Today

The PM Narendra Modi biopic, featuring Vivek Oberoi in the titular role, is out in theatres. Modi ji bohot zyaada vinamra aur bade dil ke insaan hai Jab bhi unko samay milega, main sure hoon ki unka phone zaroor aayega. " "Bohot log taareef kar rahe hai ki, Aap ki chaal, aap ke haav-bhaav, aap ke bolne ka tareeka aisa …

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5 years, 10 months ago

PM Narendra Modi review: Vivek Oberoi\'s film is a slavish tribute to the politician

Deccan Chronicle

Director: Omung Kumar B Cast: Vivek Oberoi, Manoj Joshi, Zarina Wahab, Boman Irani and others. As the entire nation is glued to their television screens to see who will sit on the prime minister's chair for the next five years, it's no surprise that 'PM Narendra Modi', his biopic, comes just a day after the Lok Sabha election results. National …

5 years, 10 months ago

Vivek Oberoi on EC delaying PM Narendra Modi biopic release: Where do I go to recover my money?

India Today

The PM Narendra Modi biopic, featuring Vivek Oberoi in the titular role, will finally hit the theatres this Friday, a day after the results of the Lok Sabha election 2019 are announced. Vivek told The Indian Express that the release of the PM Narendra Modi biopic being deferred "was the worst feeling in the world". Earlier, PM Narendra Modi producer …

5 years, 10 months ago

Before PM Narendra Modi biopic release, Vivek Oberoi gets police protection

India Today

Vivek Oberoi has been given protection, a police officer told PTI on Wednesday. Currently, Vivek is gearing up for the release of Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi, in which he plays the eponymous role. Clicking a selfie with the Prime Minister is one thing, but probably standing up for a film that is in some way threatening or making an …

5 years, 10 months ago

Vivek Oberoi: PM Narendra Modi is not a documentary. I'm not here to present facts

India Today

Now that the Lok Sabha elections are done and dusted, PM Narendra Modi biopic will finally make it to the cinemas after the Election Commission barred its release at the nth hour. The EC submitted a 20-page report to the Supreme Court in which it defended stalling the biopic’s release on the grounds that it produces a political environment where …

5 years, 10 months ago

PM Narendra Modi to The Tashkent Files: How the Lok Sabha battlefield shrank to 70mm this year

India Today

India, the world's largest democracy, went to polls on April 11 this year. This week we have Vivek Oberoi stepping into the shoes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a film on the Indian Prime Minister. Jinme koi buraai nahi hai, par family drama ke victim ho gaye," Akshaye Khanna's character says in The Accidental Prime Minister about Dr Manmohan …

5 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi biopic director Omung Kumar on Vivek Oberoi-Aishwarya Rai meme: I did not find it funny

India Today

From facing backlash on social media to apologising for the distasteful tweet, a lot has happened for Vivek Oberoi in the last 24 hours. Now Omung Kumar, the director of Vivek's upcoming PM Narendra Modi biopic, opened up on the entire controversy and said that he did not find the meme funny. It all began after Vivek Oberoi shared a …

5 years, 10 months ago

Vivek Oberoi, Nitin Gadkari launch PM Narendra Modi biopic new poster

India TV News

Vivek Oberoi, Nitin Gadkari launch PM Narendra Modi biopic new poster PM Narendra Modi biopic is set to release on May 24. Just a day after the Lok Sabha exit polls predicted victory for the ruling NDA, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkar and lead actor Vivek Oberoi on Monday unveiled a new poster of the forthcoming Bollywood biopic "PM Narendra …

5 years, 10 months ago

Biopic on PM Modi to release on May 24, day after Lok Sabha poll results

Hindustan Times

The makers of Vivek Oberoi-starrer biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday announced that the film will be released countrywide on May 24, a day after the results of the Lok Sabha elections are declared. In its order last month, the EC had banned the screening of film during the poll period, saying any such film that subserves purpose of …

5 years, 10 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic to release on May 24, day after Lok Sabha poll results

India Today

The makers of Vivek Oberoi-starrer biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the film will be released countrywide on May 24, a day after the results of the Lok Sabha elections are declared. The film, titled PM Narendra Modi, was earlier set to release on April 11 but was banned by the Election Commission. After a lot …

5 years, 11 months ago

SC upholds EC stay on PM Modi biopic till May 19

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld an order passed by the Election Commission staying the release of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi till the completion of the Lok Sabha polls on May 19. A three-judge bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta in a brief order said, “We are not inclined to interfere …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court upholds the Election Commission’s decision to ban the release of Modi biopic during elections

Op India

The Supreme Court has refused to lift the ban on the release of Vivek Oberoi’s biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upholding the ban imposed by the Election Commission. Supreme Court refuses to interfere with the Election Commission order banning release of biopic ‘PM Narendra Modi’. The EC had told the Supreme Court that PM Narendra Modi is not only …

5 years, 11 months ago

Modi biopic should be released after polls: EC to SC

India TV News

Modi biopic should be released after polls: EC to SC On Friday, the Supreme Court will decide on EC's report. After submitting its report in a sealed cover on the biopic--"PM Narendra Modi"--on Monday, the Election Commission, on Wednesday, reiterated that its decision to ban the release of the biographical film on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing polls …

5 years, 11 months ago

Vivek Oberoi starrer PM Narendra Modi should release after polls: Election Commission to Supreme Court

India TV News

Vivek Oberoi starrer PM Narendra Modi should release after polls: Election Commission to Supreme Court PM Narendra Modi Row: The Supreme Court will decide on EC's report on Friday. The Election Commission has reiterated that its decision to ban the release of the biographical film on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing polls is valid, a source here said …

5 years, 11 months ago

Modi Biopic a ‘Hagiography’ Which Gives Him Cult Status: EC to SC

The Quint

The EC said "there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. It said that the biopic was more than a biography and was a "hagiography" and the construct of the movie was "unabashedly uni-dimensional", which puts an individual on a higher pedestal through use of specific symbols, slogans and scenes. The …

5 years, 11 months ago

HC seeks election commission's reply on a PIL against release of Modi's biopic

India TV News

The Allahabad High Court Friday asked the Election Commission to file its reply on a PIL seeking a stay on the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A bench comprising justices Sudhir Agarwal and Rajendra Kumar also asked the EC that how the makers of the film will be compensated for losses due to delay in the …

5 years, 11 months ago

EC officials watch PM Narendra Modi biopic, to submit opinion to Supreme Court on April 19

India Today

Officials of the Election Commission, drawn from its model code and legal divisions, Wednesday watched the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the directions of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had on Monday directed the EC to watch the full biopic on Modi and take an informed decision on banning its pan-India release. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing …

5 years, 11 months ago

BJP writes to EC against Mamata Banerjee’s alleged biopic ‘Bhaghini’ set to hit theatres smack in the middle of elections

Op India

After the controversy over the release of PM Modi’s biopic, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday wrote to the Election Commission against the release of a movie which is purportedly based on Mamata Banerjee’s life. The Election Commission had stalled the release of Vivek Oberoi’s Modi biopic, claiming it could endanger the ‘level playing field’ and thereby threaten the “conduct …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic: Trailer of Vivek Oberoi-starrer removed from YouTube amid EC ban

Firstpost

PM Narendra Modi, directed by Omung Kumar, courted controversy since the release of its trailer for violating the Model Code of Conduct The trailer of PM Narendra Modi, which was released on 21 March, has now been removed from YouTube. The reason to take down PM Narendra Modi’s trailer could be due to the Election Commission’s ban on the film …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court asks Election Commission to review decision to put PM Modi biopic on hold

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to watch the ‘PM Narendra Modi’, a biopic on the prime minister, and review its decision to put the movie on hold. Last Wednesday, the Election Commission had told the producers to not release the biopic on PM Modi in view of the Lok Sabha elections. The producers of the film approached …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi: SC directs Election Commission to watch film, review stay and file report by 22 April

Firstpost

The Supreme Court has directed Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi and file a report stating its decision by Friday, 22 April during the hearing of a plea challenging the stay on the film The Supreme Court has directed Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi and file a report stating its decision by Friday, 22 April during the …

5 years, 11 months ago

SC Directs ECI To Watch PM Modi Biopic And Report Whether It Can Be Screened During Poll Time [Read Order]

Live Law

The CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to watch the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and report back to Court in sealed cover by this Friday as to whether its screening can be allowed during election time.The matter will be heard next on April 22.The producers of the movie have approached the …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court asks Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi biopic and review its decision

India Today

Supreme Court has asked Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi biopic before taking a call on the fate of the film. The decision has come three days after the makers of Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi biopic moved the Supreme Court seeking a decision on the release of the film after Election Commission stalled it till the end of …

5 years, 11 months ago

Makers of Narendra Modi biopic move Supreme Court against stalling of film, court to hear case on April 15

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court Friday agreed to hear on April 15 a plea challenging the Election Commission’s ban on the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi till the general election is over. The Commission, in a separate order, had also directed the producers “not to exhibit the film titled ‘PM Narendra Modi’ till further orders. The order had …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic: Makers move Supreme Court to challenge Election Commission's ban on film

Firstpost

The makers of Vivek Oberoi-starrer PM Narendra Modi on 12 April moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s ban on the biopic till the end of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Makers of biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' move the Supreme Court against the stalling of the film's release. The decision to stall PM Narendra Modi came on 10 April, …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic makers move Supreme Court after Election Commission stalls release

India Today

The makers of Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on the incumbent prime minister, have moved the Supreme Court after the Election Commission deferred the release of the film till the end of the Lok Sabha elections on May 19. On Wednesday, a day before the PM Narendra Modi biopic starring Vivek Oberoi in the lead role was scheduled …

5 years, 11 months ago

It is finally acche din for Vivek Oberoi: Why EC stalling Modi biopic is a win-win situation for the actor

Firstpost

If the Modi biopic is blockbuster hit when it releases, Vivek Oberoi can take all the credit. If it tanks like Accidental Prime Minister he can blame the EC, It is finally acche din for Vivek Oberoi. He could have even claimed, humbly of course, that his “little” film did its bit to create the second Modi wave. We all …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic: Swara Bhasker, Renuka Shahane react to EC's ban on film till Lok Sabha polls

Firstpost

While Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub has hailed EC’s decision to stall PM Narendra Modi, Renuka Shahane has stated that she is not in favour of the move A day before its release on 11 April, the Election Commission of India banned the release of PM Narendra Modi till the end of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub called stalling the …

5 years, 11 months ago

Election Comission (EC) Bans Vivek Oberoi Modi Biopic Movie

Op India

The Election Commission has stalled the release of Vivek Oberoi’s biopic on Prime Minister Modi claiming it could endanger the ‘level playing field’ and thereby threaten the “conduct of free and fair elections”. In its order, the EC stated, “Such ‘political contents’ poses a serious threat to the level playing field as it may create an impression of the truthfulness …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic is Vivek Oberoi saying Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar, Lok Sabha 2019 and 2024

India Today

Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi was scheduled to hit the theatres on April 11, the very same day that the first phase of Lok Sabha polls begins. The conveniently timed release had several claiming that the biopic of the incumbent prime minister is nothing but a surreptitious However, earlier today, the Election Commission stalled the release of the PM Narendra …

5 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi biopic receives ’U’ certificate from CBFC

Live Mint

Mumbai: The biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, starring Vivek Oberoi, has received a certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, ending days of uncertainty over its release. The film, titled "PM Narendra Modi" and directed by Omung Kumar, has been criticised by the opposition parties, who claim that the biopic could give undue advantage to the BJP in …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic stalled by Election Commission. No release on April 11?

India Today

The Election Commission has ordered a stay on the release of PM Narendra Modi, the biopic on the Indian Prime Minister. "It has come to the notice of the commission that certain political contents which are not in conformity with the model code of conduct are being displayed or intended to be displayed to the public through electronic media including …

5 years, 11 months ago

Vivek Oberoi slams Bollywood: Posting selfies with PM Narendra Modi is easy. Why not support our film?

India Today

We all remember the Bollywood selfie with PM Narendra Modi which went viral a few months ago, right? The Saathiya actor, who is all set to bounce back on the big screen with his upcoming film PM Narendra Modi, the biopic on the Indian Prime Minister, has slammed the Hindi film industry for posting selfies with PM Modi. Several opposition …

5 years, 11 months ago

Censor Board passes PM Narendra Modi biopic with 11 cuts, mutes communal dialogues

India Today

The Central Board of Film Certification cleared the PM Narendra Modi biopic, featuring Vivek Oberoi in the eponymous role, with a 'U' certificate on Tuesday. A leading publication reports that the CBFC has ordered 11 cuts or modifications in the PM Narendra Modi biopic, including the removal of scenes showing Narendra Modi overseeing anti-terrorist operations from the Akshardham temple during …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court gives nod for the release of Modi biopic, Vivek Oberoi thanks the Judiciary for upholding faith in democracy

Op India

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed seeking a stay on the Vivek Oberoi starrer-PM Narendra Modi. #PMNarendraModiWins https://t.co/fJLlgyslHQ — Vivek Anand Oberoi April 9, 2019 The top court gave its approval to release the movie after the movie gets CBFC issues a certificate to the movie. The film was initially scheduled to release on April 5 but …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi: SC dismisses plea seeking stay on release of Vivek Oberoi-starrer; CBFC yet to certify film

Firstpost

With constant delay in its release, Supreme court has decided to not intervene in the release of Vivek Oberoi led biopic PM Narendra Modi The Supreme Court on 9 April dismissed a plea seeking a stay on the release of Vivek Oberoi starrer biopic PM Narendra Modi as the Censor Board was yet to certify the film. Supreme Court dismisses …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic gets U certificate from Censor Board. Release date April 11

India Today

The Central Board of Film Certification has passed Vivek Oberoi starrer PM Narendra Modi, a biopic of the incumbent Prime Minister. #India taran adarsh April 9, 2019 Earlier today, the Supreme Court rejected a plea which sought to postpone the release of Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising Justices Deepak Gupta …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses plea to stay release of PM Narendra Modi biopic, Vivek Oberoi hails decision

India Today

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea which sought to postpone the release of Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi, a biopic of the incumbent prime minister, reports a major publication. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khannaalso said that the plea was "premature" as the PM Narendra Modi biopic was yet …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic on April 11: Will controversy help sell Vivek Oberoi film?

India Today

"If I join politics, I might think of contesting from Vadodara in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections just because of the love and affection people gave PM Narendra Modi when he contested from here." He had a dress rehearsal with Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi biopic, and the actor is now ready to take on politics in the real battlefield …

5 years, 11 months ago

Actor Vivek Oberoi named as star campaigner of BJP in Gujarat for 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Op India

Bharatiya Janata Party has released the list of star campaigners for Gujarat who will be campaigning for the party in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as well as the bye-elections to the Vidhan Sabha. There are a total of 40 star campaigners named in the list including PM Modi, Amit Shah, Hema Malini, Smriti Irani, Paresh Rawal and Uma Bharti. …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi: Release of Vivek Oberoi starrer indefinitely delayed; CBFC chief says film yet to be certified

Firstpost

PM Narendra Modi with Vivek Oberoi in the titular role has been directed by Omung Kumar. The release of PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on the prime minister, has been pushed indefinitely, its producer Sandip Ssingh said on 4 April, a day before the film was scheduled to be screened in theatres across the country. “Since there are a lot …

5 years, 11 months ago

CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi on PM Narendra Modi biopic: It is yet to be certified

India Today

A few hours after producer Sandip Ssingh announced on Twitter that PM Narendra Modi biopic will not release on April 5, Prasoon Joshi, chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification, has said that the film is undergoing due process of examination and certification. However, on Thursday, producer Sandip Ssingh announced on Twitter that the Modi biopic will not be released …

5 years, 11 months ago

EC to decide on Modi biopic on Friday

The Quint

New Delhi, April 4 The Election Commission will on Friday decide the fate of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which, the opposition has alleged, violated the model code of conduct, the poll panel said on Thursday. Addressing the media, Deputy Election Commissioner Sandeep Saxena said the poll panel has received responses from the producers of the film as …

5 years, 11 months ago

If I made a movie on Rahul Gandhi, most of it will have to be shot in Thailand: Vivek Oberoi

Op India

Vivek Oberoi has found himself at the heart of political controversies as his biopic on Prime Minister Modi is set to hit the screens on the 5th of April. I will have to shoot most of the film in Thailand,” he added, taking a sly dig at Rahul Gandhi’s frequent foreign trips. Vivek has consistently maintained throughout the series of …

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New Indian Express

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi meets Sundar Pichai in France, discusses 'India’s digital transformation’

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris where they discussed the "incredible opportunities" AI will bring to India. Follow PM Modi France visit Day 2 LIVE Updates The Indian-origin Alphabet Inc. CEO also discussed how Google and India can work together on the country’s “digital transformation”. On …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi, Macron interact with Indian community as Marseille gets new consulate

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday inaugurated the new Indian consulate in southern France's Marseille as the two leaders got a warm welcome from the Indian community. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurate the Indian consulate in Marseilles pic.twitter.com/8lgOghgP7C — ANI February 12, 2025 PM Modi and Macron met …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi in France, addresses Paris AI Action summit, headed to Marseille next

Live Mint

PM Modi in France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in France to co-chair the Paris AI Action Summit with President Emmanuel Macron for the first leg of his two-nation tour. Earlier, Modi said in another post on X that he was "delighted to meet my friend, President Macron in Paris.” At the dinner, PM Modi also met newly elected US …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi in France: PM Modi meets French President Macron in Paris

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a hug by French President Macron at a welcome dinner ahead of co-chairing the AI Summit in Paris. @EmmanuelMacronpic.twitter.com/AFpYQOP3z4 — Narendra Modi February 10, 2025 At the dinner, the Prime Minister also met U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who is also in France to attend the AI Summit. Earlier in the day, Prime …

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PM Modi Arrives In Paris, To Co-Chair AI Action Summit With French President Macron

ABP News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Monday where he will co-chair an AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in the French capital. Looking forward to the various programmes here, which will focus on futuristic sectors like AI, tech and innovation," PM Modi said in a post on X. PM Modi is on a three-day visit to …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi arrives in Paris for AI Summit, bilateral talks with Macron

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Monday to co-chair the AI Action Summit and hold bilateral talks with French president Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being welcomed on his arrival in Paris for a two-day visit to France, Monday. On February 11, the prime minister will co-chair the AI Action Summit, along with Macron. The two …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi France visit: Representing Global South in AI summit, bilateral ties, visit to ITER on agenda

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on a three-day visit during which he will co-chair an AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and hold bilateral talks with him. Representing the Global South in the Paris AI Action Summit, broadening consular and diplomatic ties, and nuclear research are some of the items on the agenda of Mr. Modi’s …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi arrives in Paris to co-chair AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron | Video

India TV News

PM Modi in Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Paris for a three-day visit to France, where he will co-chair an AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron and hold bilateral talks with him. PM Modi to chair AI Action Summit On February 11, Prime Minister Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit, along with President Macron. PM …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC directs EC to preserve video clips of polling

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Election Commission of India to preserve the video clips of the polling till the pendency of the pleas against the decision to increase the maximum number of voters per polling station from 1,200 to 1,500. A two-judge bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and also comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar passed …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

HC seeks Centre, CBFC reply on plea to shelve film on northeast Delhi riots

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification to respond to a plea by student activist Sharjeel Imam and others for shelving the movie 2020 Delhi, reportedly based on northeast Delhi riots. Imam, facing prosecution in a February 2020 riots case, claimed that the posters and the promotional videos, including the teasers …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sharjeel Imam Moves High Court To Postpone Release Of Film Based On Delhi Riots

Live Law

Sharjeel Imam on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking postponement of the release of a film based on 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The film titled “2020 Delhi” is scheduled for release on February 2, three days ahead of Delhi Legislative Assembly elections. The respondents in the plea are Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Central Board of Film Certification, …

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2 months ago

Prevent release of ‘divisive’ film based on 2020 Delhi riots, Abhishek Singhvi urges EC

The Hindu

The Congress on Sunday accused the BJP of trying to “divide society and influence voters” by promoting a film based on the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, which is set to release three days ahead of the February 5 Assembly election. Addressing a press conference, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Abhishek Manu Singhvi urged the Election Commission of India …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Modi lauds EC’s use of tech to hold polls

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: In his first Mann Ki Baat broadcast of 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the Election Commission for its dedication to fair polls and urged citizens to exercise their right to vote. Recalling India’s inaugural elections of 1951-52, Modi lauded the EC’s modernisation efforts, including the use of technology, and underscored the Constitution’s emphasis on public …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Viduthalai Part 2 OTT release: When & where to watch Vijay Sethupathi's action-thriller

Hindustan Times

Vijay Sethupathi's Viduthalai Part 2 is all set to release on an OTT platform. Viduthalai Part 2 OTT release Viduthalai Part 2 will be available on the streaming service in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide in Tamil, with dubs in Telugu. I am beyond excited for global audiences to witness this film on Prime Video, a service …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court restrains ECI's proceedings against Palaniswami's party post

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has restrained the Election Commission of India from proceeding on the representations filed by two former MPs and a few others demanding the commission to not recognise the election of Edappadi K Palaniswami as the general secretary of AIADMK. A division bench of Justices R Subramanian and C Kumarappan passed the interim orders on Thursday …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Viduthalai Part 2 OTT release date: When and where to watch Vijay Sethupathi starrer movie online

Live Mint

Viduthalai Part 2 OTT release date: Vetrimaaran's politically charged film, Viduthalai Part 2, which hit the cinemas on December 20, now has a release date for OTT platforms. Viduthalai Part 2 OTT release date The much anticipated Tamil crime thriller will now be available on Zee5 from January 17, 2025. What the public said about Viduthalai Part 2 Following its …

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3 months ago

Vivek Oberoi recalls losing childhood love to cancer at 17: I was shattered

India Today

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi recently shared a personal tragedy from his teenage years that left a profound impact on his life. In an interview, he revealed losing his childhood sweetheart to cancer at the age of 17, describing the experience as devastating and life-altering. This emotional revelation offers a rare glimpse into the actor's personal life and the challenges he …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Vivek Oberoi says he initially turned down Saathiya: Nobody knew who I was

India Today

Actor Vivek Oberoi recently shared a candid account of the challenges he faced while filming the 2002 romantic drama Saathiya. “Saathiya was a small-budget film, and only Rani had access to a makeup van,” Oberoi recalled. The actor also revealed how he initially turned down the film, which was directed by Shaad Ali and produced by Mani Ratnam and Yash …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Vikrant Massey reveals PM Narendra Modi had tears in his eyes after watching The Sabarmati Report: 'Woh bhi bhavuk the'

Hindustan Times

Vikrant says PM Modi got emotional after watching The Sabarmati Report Vikrant said, "Unko film pasand aya, humara prayas acha laga. Uss film ki screening ke time jitna main bhavuk tha, shayad woh bhi uss time utne hi bhavuk the. Vikrant attended film's screening with PM Modi Earlier this month, Vikrant attended the screening of The Sabarmati Report with PM …

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PM Modi to watch Vikrant Massey starrer ‘The Sabarmati Report’ at 4 pm today

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will watch Vikrant Massey starrer ‘The Sabarmati Report’ movie at 4pm at Balyogi Auditorium in the national capital. Massey's Last Movie PM Modi will watch the movie a day after Massey announced his retirement from acting. ‘The Sabarmati Report’ was among Massey's last movies. Last month, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah also applauded the movie and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

EC invites Congress on Dec. 3 to discuss concerns regarding Maharashtra polls

Deccan Chronicle

While accepting Congress’s demand for hearing, the EC has also clarified that all due processes were properly followed while holding the Maharashtra election. In its response to Congress’s memorandum, the poll body pointed out that electoral rolls are always prepared and finalised with close involvement of all political parties, the copies of the draft electoral roll published are given to …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Did TMKOC's Dilip Joshi grab producer Asit Modi in ugly fight on set? Actor reacts to reports

Hindustan Times

Actor Dilip Joshi broke his silence after reports claimed that he got into a heated argument with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Modi. Dilip Joshi spoke about his rumoured fight with Asit Modi and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Dilip says ‘I’m not going anywhere’ "Earlier, there were even rumours about me leaving the show, which is completely …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

ECI team on 2-day visit to Haryana from today

Hindustan Times

A team of the Election Commission of India, led by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, will, on Monday, start a two-day visit to Haryana where assembly elections are due this October. Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu along with other officers will accompany the CEC. According to Haryana’s chief electoral officer Pankaj Agarwal, the ECI team will review …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Vivek Oberoi says lack of acting offers made him shift focus on business: 'Income from movies started drying up'

Hindustan Times

Vivek Oberoi has never shied away from speaking about his personal and professional challenges. Vivek Oberoi said that he had to shift focus on business due to lack of film offers. Vivek Oberoi recalls starting business to run his home Vivek, while recalling his difficult phase, said, “When I started struggling in Bollywood when I started facing difficulties even after …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vivek Oberoi claims to be victim of lobbying: Left with just two options

India Today

Vivek Oberoi, in a new interview, has claimed that he had fallen victim to the system and lobbying in Bollywood. In an interview with India News, Vivek Oberoi said, “I have been doing other businesses for a while now. There was a phase in my life where my movies were hit, performance was appreciated, yet for other reasons if you …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Actor Anupam Kher gets invitation to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony

India TV News

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher is the latest celebrity to receive the invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony in Delhi. Here's what the actor said Actor Anupam Kher said that it is his good fortune that he's taking part in the oath ceremony for the third time. PM Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is all set …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Indirectly Canvassing Votes': TN Congress Committee Moves Madras HC Urging ECI To Take Action Against PM Modi's Meditation At Vivekananda Rock

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Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has approached the Madras High Court seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to take necessary steps to prevent alleged misuse of position by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his meditation at the Vivekananda Rock in Kanyakumari from May 30 to June 1st, 2024. PM Modi is holding a 45-hour-long Dyan at the Vivekananda Rock …

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10 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: ‘Porsche Teen Driver Served Pizza, Burger & Biryani At Police Station’ And More Stories

News 18

‘Porsche Teen Driver Served Pizza, Burger & Biryani At Police Station’: Oppn Demands Action Against Cops The incident of a Pune teenager’s reckless driving under the influence of alcohol that ended up claiming two lives has stirred up a political controversy after the opposition party questioned the role of police in “suppressing” the accident. ‘He Took Innocent Lives’: Pune Porsche …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi congratulates EC for conducting first two phases of LS polls almost violence-free

New Indian Express

"As a voter from Gujarat, I have been voting here for the last many years, and our Amitbhai is the BJP candidate from here," Modi said. I congratulate the Election Commission, security forces and officials involved in conducting the first two phases of polls almost violence-free. Modi also congratulated the Election Commission for conducting the polls in a voter-friendly manner. …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bollywood votes: Cinema in the shadow of elections

Live Mint

NEW DELHI : Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come, except when everyone has the same idea. Aditya Suhas Jambhale’s film is about the abrogation of the erstwhile Article of the Constitution that allowed for “special status" for Jammu and Kashmir. At a rally in Sangareddy in Telangana on 5 March, the Prime Minister referenced the …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Onus is on the ECI to build trust in elections

Hindustan Times

The announcement of national polls by the Chief Election Commissioner in the company of two freshly appointed commissioners, and the apex court declining a stay on their appointments, should help quieten down the whispers around the resignation of a sitting commissioner. Significantly, the new appointments were made by a collegium for the first time following the enactment of the Chief …

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1 year ago

Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15

The Hindu

March 10, 2024 10:03 pm | Updated March 11, 2024 08:12 am IST - New Delhi: The two vacancies in the Election Commission, created by the surprise resignation of Arun Goel and the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey, are likely to be filled by March 15, sources indicated on March 10. A high-level selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra …

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1 year ago

EC Asks Rahul to Watch Public Speeches

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Election Commission has directed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to exercise caution in his public statements and adhere to the recent advisory issued by the commission. Acting on a directive from the Delhi High Court in December last year, the EC urged Gandhi to be mindful of his remarks about other leaders and to follow the guidelines outlined …

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1 year ago

EC raps Rahul Gandhi for ‘panauti, pickpocket’ jibes, issues advisory

Live Mint

The Election Commission has asked former Congress president Rahul Gandhi to be more careful in his public utterances in the wake of his ‘panauti’ and ‘pickpocket’ jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, news agency PTI reported on Wednesday citing sources. The report said the election commission also asked the senior Congress leader to follow its recent advisory for star campaigners …

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