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Apple’s 9/11 documentary to reveal President’s War Room

San Francisco: Apple has announced a new documentary special that tells the story of 9/11 through the eyes of the presidency by gaining unprecedented access to the key decision makers who responded…

BBC to review editorial practice after Diana interview inquiry

Mumbai: The BBC Board has announced a review of the broadcaster’s editorial and whistle-blowing policies amid mounting pressure following an inquiry into the 1995 interview with the late Princess Diana. In a…

Princes William, Harry condemn BBC over ‘deceitful’ Diana interview

London: Princes William and Harry have both condemned the deceit that lay behind their late mother Princess Diana’s famous BBC interview over 25 years ago in which she first spoke about her…

Modi govt to launch BBC-like intl channel to push India agenda

New Delhi: At a time when it is facing severe backlash for its mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis in the international media, the Modi-led central government is in plans to launch a…

1% of India’s households take 45% of flights: Report

Hyderabad: A small, elite minority of frequent flyers dominate air travel in most countries with high aviation emissions, states a report by a UK-based climate action group, Possible. The report, which takes…

Caller on BBC show Big Debate abuses PM Modi’s mother

New Delhi : In a shocking incident, a caller on a BBC show used derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother, sparking an outrage in India. The BBC later…

BBC Hindi tenders apology for displaying portrait of Prophet

Mumbai: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hindi has tendered an unconditional apology for displaying the portrait of Prophet in a video clip shared on its Facebook Page. The apology was tendered after…

Death In Bollywood: A documentary on Jiah Khan’s mysterious death

Mumbai: Late actress Jiah Khan’s sudden death in 2013 is still a mystery even after eight years. And now, noted media channel BBC has released a three-part investigative documentary on her mysterious…

Shaheen Bagh’s Bilkis Dadi finds place in BBC’s list of influential women

New Delhi: Bilkis Dadi who had become the face of the Shaheen Bagh protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 has found place in BBC’s list of world’s 100 inspiring and influential women.…

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan features among BBC’s ‘100 Most Inspiring Women’

Umera Riyaz  Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has featured in the recently announced BBC’s 100 Most Inspiring Women. “In a year of incredible change, it is only fitting that we acknowledge the female…

BBC’s report on Delhi Police role in riots irks Prasar Bharati

New Delhi: Angered over British broadcaster’s coverage of the Delhi riots, Chief executive officer of Prasar Bharti Shashi Shekhar Vempati has declined an invitation to attend an event hosted by the BBC. He…

Dr. Uzma Syed with BBC on potential pitfalls of social media

HYDERABAD: Dr. Uzma Syed, who recently honored with “Woman of Substance” award by two leading Bollywood personalities speaks on the potential pitfalls of social media in today’s job-hunting world. Dr. Uzma, the…

Kashmir: Will BBC once again lift the veil of secrecy?

By Mr. Saeed Naqvi It is just as well that the BBC has decided to expand its shortwave radio service in Kashmir to beat the communications blackout. This is not the first…

Pakistani military lashes BBC for false reporting

Islamabad: The Pakistani military lashed out at British media BBC for a report on human rights abuse in the country’s northwest tribal area, calling it a pack of lies, local reports said…

BBC presenter fired after posting racist royal baby tweet

LONDON: Danny Baker, the BBC presenter, was sacked after he tweeted a picture of a couple holding hands of a chimpanzee, captioning it During a photocall on Wednesday, Meghan Markle and Prince…

Kashmiri rights’ campaigner charged with attempted rape of child

London: Pakistan’s main political backer in the UK, Lord Nazir Ahmed has been charged for sexually assaulting a boy and a girl in incidents that date back to the 1970s and is…