The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction has opted out of the Nandigram bypoll and decided to back the Congress candidate in the October 6 election. Meanwhile, Marathi film Gondhal, directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India’s official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2027.
Marathi cinema is heading to the Oscars. Santosh Davakhar’s Gondhal has been chosen as India’s official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Check the full story here .
The Film Federation of India (FFI) announced the selection on Friday, bringing a Marathi film and a story rooted in Maharashtra’s cultural traditions to the international spotlight.
Mamata’s TMC faction opts out of Nandigram bypoll, to back Congress in rare move
Check the full story here . Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC founder Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that her faction had decided not to contest the Nandigram bypolls and would support the Congress candidate in the October 6 elections.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working together to support efforts aimed at advancing peace, security and stability in the region, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday, with the two leaders discussing developments in West Asia and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
