The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's film Satluj has intensified after Rajya Sabha MP and RTI activist Saket Gokhale questioned its sudden removal from ZEE5 India. Just two days after the film premiered on the streaming platform, it was taken down, prompting Gokhale to write to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, seeking clarity over the decision and urging the government to reconsider its stance.
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes following her online concert performance in which she appeared without wearing a hijab. The ruling has drawn international attention, with reports stating that the singer and members of her production team also face restrictions on travel and artistic activities.