Citizen journalist Charlie Charters is a free man after the Suva High Court granted a permanent stay of proceedings in his case. Judge, Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu delivers his ruling this morning. Speaking to the media outside the courthouse, Charters’ lawyers, Juleen Fatiaki and Seforan Fatiaki, confirmed that he had been informed of the decision and was pleased with the outcome. Charters had been charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) with two counts of aiding and abetting an unknown person. The charges alleged that between 2 November and 14 December 2025, Charters intentionally aided and abetted a FICAC…
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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended the millions of dollars spent on the Commission of Inquiry in the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner. Responding to questions from the media, Rabuka said the cost of ensuring accountability and upholding the law should not be seen as wasted. Questions have continued to be raised over the public funds spent on the inquiry, particularly after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions found there was insufficient evidence to pursue charges against individuals named in the report. Responding to the concerns, Rabuka said government expenditure on the inquiry would be accounted…
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Salman Khan has shared a message addressing the students involved in the ongoing NEET protests while also urging education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. Taking to Instagram, the actor expressed confidence that action would be taken against those responsible for the NEET paper leak and appealed to students to return home to their families.In his post, Salman wrote, “The students are at top priority, educationally n security-wise, so they need not worry and have their parents worried for them. The Honorable Prime Minister has tweeted, and I am sure that he will take strict action against all…
Amaal Mallik has indirectly launched a scathing attack on music composer Tanishk Bagchi through a long explosive post on X (formerly Twitter), making several serious allegations without directly naming him. Referring to him as ‘Mr Remix & Destroyer of Originals’, Amaal accused the composer of taking credit for songs, copying original music, running paid PR campaigns and attempting to tarnish his reputation. The public outburst comes days after Tanishk Bagchi alleged that he had not received Rs. 8 lakhs in royalty payments for the title track of Saiyaara. Amaal used the controversy to question why Tanishk was targeting Yash Raj…
It is common for films to receive their censor certificates just a week or 10 days before release. However, the makers of Batwara 1947 managed to secure the certification well in advance. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will focus on the censor details of this highly anticipated film.As per the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) website, Batwara 1947 has been passed with an adults-only rating. The certificate was handed over to the makers of the film today, July 23. Further, the website states that the film is 145.34 minutes long. In other words, Batwara 1947 has a run time…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has extended her support to the students participating in the ongoing NEET protests through a heartfelt note on Instagram. The actress shared a series of text posts, expressing concern over the voices of young people seeking to be heard and stressing the importance of preserving faith in education and merit.In her note, Kareena wrote, “I’ve sat with this for a few days, but I can’t sit with it any longer. The voices of so many young people asking to be heard are impossible to ignore… and they shouldn’t be. We all know what education means to a…
Yash Raj Films (YRF), India’s premier legacy entertainment company, has appointed Usha Rachael Thomas as Head of Communications Strategy. She will report to Akshaye Widhani, Chief Executive Officer, Yash Raj Films.In her new role, Usha heads YRF and its talent agency’s outward-facing narrative, spanning press, social media strategy, brand voice, talent positioning and image management while strengthening the company’s relationships & footprint with global and local media. Usha will spearhead communication strategies across YRF’s various business ventures.Akshaye Widhani, CEO, Yash Raj Films, said, “As YRF’s businesses continue to grow globally, how we tell our stories to the world matters as…
Last week, we reported that the much-awaited Eetha, starring Shraddha Kapoor, would not release on its scheduled date of August 28. The period musical drama is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, which had another film lined up for release in August – Prahaar, starring Rajkummar Rao. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the hard-hitting film, too, will not arrive in cinemas on its originally scheduled date.A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Prahaar was scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 7. However, the makers have now decided to postpone its release. After discussions with the stakeholders, they felt that…
Deputy premier Rita Saffioti and former minister Alannah MacTiernan could be witnesses in an ongoing defamation trial, having been summoned for evidence.