Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1999, Rajendra Kumar, Indian actor (born 1921) passed away. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Punjab film controversy: Indian authorities accused of censorship
An Indian streaming platform removed a film, sparking censorship accusations. Filmmakers released it online after rejecting requested changes by the Film Board. Set during a historic internal conflict, the controversy has increased interest in Punjab and the film. Al Jazeera’s Ferdia Carr reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #India #IndianCinema #FilmCensorship #FreedomOfExpression #Punjab #IndianFilms #StreamingPlatform #FilmControversy #CensorshipDebate #BollywoodNews #AlJazeeraEnglish
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Caucasian Knot
· Jul 9, 2026
The defendants in the Dalgatov case refused the online broadcast of the hearings.
The court in Makhachkala has started to reconsider the case of the death of Kurban Dalgatov in the police department from scratch for the second time. One of the defendants suggested conducting an online broadcast of the hearings, but most of his former colleagues refused. If they do not admit guilt and are ready to prove their innocence regarding Dalgatov's death, why are they protesting against the broadcasts, wondered the head of the Public Monitoring Commission of Dagestan.
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· Jul 9, 2026
Banned & Blocked — From Bandit Queen to Satluj, Films That Stirred Outrage
From Bandit Queen to Satluj, Indian films have faced bans and censorship over politics, sexuality, and violence, reflecting ongoing clashes between creativity and morality.
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· Jun 26, 2026
US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case
Judge says comments to the media by prosecutors about defendant violate rules of what can be said outside of court.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Consent to film isn't consent to share: Karnataka mandates FIRs in sextortion cases
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· Jul 3, 2026
Siya Goyal makes obscene gesture to media while being escorted by police in Ketan Agarwal murder case | VIDEO
A fresh controversy has erupted in the sensational Ketan Agarwal murder case after the prime accused, Siya Goyal, allegedly made an obscene gesture towards media personnel while being escorted by Pune Rural Police during the ongoing investigation. The incident occurred when police took the 20-year-old accused to her residence in Pune as part of the probe into the alleged murder of her fiancee. A video of the moment has surfaced, showing Goyal flashing her middle finger at journalists waiting outside her house. The gesture has sparked widespread reactions even as investigators continue to gather evidence in the high-profile case.
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· Jul 5, 2026
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Related coverage for "Punjab film controversy: Indian authorities accused of censorship": Caucasian Knot — The defendants in the Dalgatov case refused the online broadcast of the hearings.. Business Today — Banned & Blocked — From Bandit Queen to Satluj, Films That Stirred Outrage. Al Jazeera — US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case. India Today — Consent to film isn't consent to share: Karnataka mandates FIRs in sextortion cases. India TV News — Siya Goyal makes obscene gesture to media while being escorted by police in Ketan Agarwal murder case | VIDEO. MyJoyOnline — Journalists can avoid defamation liability by ticking the right boxes — Tanko Musah