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Delhi HC summons BBC in defamation suit against its 2002 Gujarat riots documentary

It was argued on behalf of the plaintiff that the documentary makes defamatory imputation and cast a slur on the reputation of the country.

published on : 22nd May 2023
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BBC documentary screening: DU stands by action on NSUI leader

The action taken against the students were based on the newspaper reports as the documentary has been banned in India, the high court was told.

published on : 25th April 2023
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'Screening banned BBC documentary amounts to gross Indiscipline': Delhi University tells HC

DU said that instead of concentrating on his research, the petitioner (NSUI national secretary) was "instrumental in inciting other students and indulging in petty politics".

published on : 24th April 2023
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BBC docu row: Student treated unfairly, Delhi University told

As per the High Court, the disciplinary authority ought to have afforded an opportunity to the student to be heard and considered his stand.

published on : 19th April 2023
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BBC Documentary: Several students manhandled, 'detained' during protest over DU action, alleges AISA 

The students were sitting on an indefinite strike to protest against the "draconian" action by the university authorities. There was no immediate reaction from the varsity authority and the police.

published on : 24th March 2023
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BBC docu screening attempt thwarted in Nagappatinam

An altercation broke out between Congress workers and police after they attempted to screen the BBC documentary during a meeting on Saturday.

published on : 20th March 2023
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After Gujarat, MP House resolution against BBC documentary

The MP Vidhan Sabha, which resumed its Budget session on Monday, after a 10-day festive break, passed the censure motion against the BBC documentary for allegedly tarnishing PM Modi’s image.

published on : 14th March 2023
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BJP to propose resolution against BBC's 2002 riots documentary in Gujarat Assembly

The proposed resolution will likely say the BBC documentary was a "low-level attempt" to tarnish India's global image.

published on : 8th March 2023
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UK Foreign Secy raises BBC tax searches with EAM, firmly told all entities 'must comply' with laws

Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Cleverly said that BBC is an independent organisation and is separate from the UK Government.

published on : 1st March 2023
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Adani row & BBC docu in focus at all-party meet, Oppn seeks debate

They in unison asked the government why it was delaying an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation or the Enforcement Directorate into the Hindenburg row.

published on : 31st January 2023
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BBC documentary row: 7 DYFI men arrested in Tamil Nadu's Jaihindpuram

Seven party members were arrested citing it as a preventive measure against screening the documentary," said T Selva Raj, district secretary of DYFI.

published on : 31st January 2023
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SC agrees to hear pleas challenging Centre's ban on BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots

At the outset of the proceedings, lawyer Sharma, who has filed a PIL in his personal capacity, mentioned the plea, saying that people were being arrested.

published on : 30th January 2023
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DMK to take Modi film issue in Tamil Nadu to Parliament

Chief Minister advises party MPs to raise issues concerning the state during budget session set to start on Jan 31

published on : 30th January 2023
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PIL filed in SC challenging Centre's decision to ban BBC documentary

He has sought direction to quash the order dated January 21, 2023, of the Ministry of the Information and Broadcasting, terming it as illegal, malafide, arbitrary and unconstitutional.

published on : 29th January 2023
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Rajasthan: 10 CURAJ students suspended, NGO relates action to screening of BBC docu

CURAJ authorities, however, said the action on the students has no connection with the screening of the documentary, calling it a routine disciplinary action against the students.

published on : 29th January 2023
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DU panel to look into bid to screen BBC documentary

The committee, headed by proctor Rajni Abbi, has been told to submit its report by 5pm on Monday.

published on : 29th January 2023
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Mumbai: Tension in Tata Institute of Social Sciences as students screen BBC documentary on Modi

The screening of the documentary was reportedly organised by Progressive Students' Forum.

published on : 28th January 2023
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DU forms panel to probe Jan 27 ruckus outside Arts Faculty over BBC documentary screening

A commotion erupted at Delhi University on Friday as students attempted to screen the controversial BBC documentary, even as police and the university administration intervened to scuttle the move.

published on : 28th January 2023
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Police stop screening of BBC documentary on MCH campus

We asked the police to send back BJP-Yuva Morcha workers from the campus.

published on : 28th January 2023
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Madras University bans screening of BBC documentary

While members of the SFI planned to screen the film, which is based on the 2002 Gujarat riots, at 3 pm in the auditorium, the varsity administration did not permit it.

published on : 28th January 2023
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