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Columnist Fired For Her False Accusations Against Charlie Kirk Files Legal Grievance Against WaPo
Columnist Karen Attiah filed a legal grievance against The Washington Post on Wednesday after she was fired for her false accusations against Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The Post fired Attiah in mid-September for falsely accusing Kirk of stating that black women do not have the brain processing power to be taken seriously.
Firoz Nadiadwala plans multi-franchise Family Universe with Hera Pheri, Welcome, and more; deets inside!
Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has unveiled plans for a cinematic Family Universe, bringing together sequels, prequels, and new editions of some of Bollywoods most beloved franchises. Speaking to Mid-Day, Nadiadwala said, There are cop, horror, and spy universes, but after years of work, we have created a universe of all genres for the family audience. We will make sequels and prequels of Aan: Men at Work [2004], Awara Paagal Deewana, Deewane Huye Paagal [2005], and new editions of the Welcome and Hera Pheri franchise. He further added, Well also have new movies. All the films will be clean and larger-than-life. Thats why I call it the Family Universe, which will have new and older actors joining in and crossover characters. Fans can expect familiar faces from classic films, alongside fresh talent, with crossover characters tying the universe together. This development comes days after Nadiadwala reportedly sent a legal notice to streaming giant Netflix over the alleged unauthorised use of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, the iconic character immortalised by Paresh Rawal. Representing Nadiadwala, Advocate Sana Raees Khan issued a statement emphasising the seriousness of the alleged infringement: Intellectual Property is not a matter of casual borrowing, it is the lifeblood of creativity. Unauthorised exploitation of my clients iconic character is not just infringement; it is theft in its most blatant commercial form. The law will not permit dilution of rights that have been lawfully earned and zealously protected. While Nadiadwala himself has not commented publicly on the Netflix dispute, the move underscores his intent to protect the legacy of the cult comedy series. Paresh Rawals Baburao, alongside Akshay Kumar as Raju and Suniel Shetty as Shyam, remains one of Bollywoods most cherished comic trios, with Hera Pheri (2000) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006) continuing to enjoy cult status among audiences. Also Read: Firoz Nadiadwala opens up about the return of Paresh Rawal to Hera Pheri 3, credits Sajid Nadiadwala; says, The family is now together.
SC rejects Jacqueline’s plea to drop ₹200cr money laundering case
The Supreme Court of India has refused to intervene in a Delhi High Court order that dismissed actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in a 200 crore money laundering case. The case involves alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
Osaka High Court Upholds Don Juan of Kishu’s Will
A will left by Kosuke Nozaki, the wealthy businessman known as the ‘Don Juan of Kishu,’ declaring that his entire estate of about 1. 3 billion yen be donated to Tanabe City has again been recognized as valid, with the Osaka High Court upholding the earlier ruling against claims by his relatives that the document was forged.
26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack Case: ‘Won’t Pass Any Order On Fahim Ansari’s Police Clearance Without Granting Access To State Material,’ Says Bombay HC
Noting that there are serious complaints against Fahim Ansari, who was acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, the Bombay High Court on Saturday said it will not pass any order without granting him an opportunity to go through the allegations, as levelled by the state government.
Mumbai: Bandra Police Book 4 For Violating Pigeon-Feeding Ban
On Sept 18, BMC officers caught three men feeding pigeons near Bandra Lake despite a court ban. While action was being taken, a woman also fed pigeons, ignored warnings, argued with the officials, and later left on a scooter. Police later booked all four—Mehtab Shaikh, 27, Nikhil Saroj, 21, Salam Durgesh Kumar, 22, and the unidentified woman—for violating the ban and creating a public nuisance.
Florida federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed out a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The New York Times.
Florida federal judge tosses Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed out a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The New York Times.
Hera Pheri Row: Producer Firoz Nadiadwala slaps Netflix with legal notice over Baburao’s character
The Hera Pheri franchise has landed in the middle of a legal storm. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has reportedly issued a legal notice to streaming giant Netflix, accusing it of the unauthorised use of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, the much-loved character immortalised by Paresh Rawal. Advocate Sana Raees Khan, who is representing Nadiadwala, released a sharp statement underscoring the gravity of the alleged infringement. She remarked, Intellectual Property is not a matter of casual borrowing, it is the lifeblood of creativity. Unauthorised exploitation of my clients iconic character is not just infringement, it is theft in its most blatant commercial form. The law will not permit dilution of rights that have been lawfully earned and zealously protected. While Nadiadwala himself has not issued an official comment, the move signals his intent to safeguard the legacy of the cult comedy series. Actor Paresh Rawal brought Baburao to life in Hera Pheri (2000), directed by Priyadarshan, and later in Phir Hera Pheri (2006), helmed by the late Neeraj Vora. Alongside Rawal, Akshay Kumar as Raju and Suniel Shetty as Shyam formed the iconic trio that turned the films into enduring blockbusters. The same trio is set to return for Hera Pheri 3, with Priyadarshan once again directing. Nadiadwalas legal step, therefore, reflects a larger concern about preserving the brand value of characters who hold immense cultural significance in Indian cinema. The issue also highlights how disputes around intellectual property and personality rights have become increasingly common in Bollywood. Earlier this year, actor Abhishek Bachchan approached the Delhi High Court, seeking to restrain unauthorised use of his name, image, voice, and performances. During a brief hearing, Justice Tejas Karia observed that search engines could be directed to take down infringing links if specific URLs were provided. Cases like these underline a growing awareness in the entertainment industry about protecting creative and personal rights in an era of rapid digital proliferation. Also Read: Akshay Kumar DENIES Hera Pheri 3 rift with Paresh Rawal was publicity stunt: There were some ups and downs. But now everything is solved.
BMW accident: Delhi court says CCTV footage cannot be shared with accused
The judicial magistrate was hearing a plea filed by the 38-year-old accused, who was allegedly driving the BMW that rammed into the two-wheeler of a senior finance ministry official in Dhaula Kuan, leaving him dead and his wife grievously injured.