News18 Afternoon Digest: Court Pulls Up Kamal Haasan Over Tamil-Kannada Remark & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:June 03, 2025, 13:44 IST

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Kamal Haasan stokes controversy with Kannada-Tamil remark (PTI Image)

In today’s News18 Afternoon Digest, we bring you the latest updates on the Karnataka High Court’s ruling over Kamal Haasan’s “Kannada was born out of Tamil" remark, the fatal shooting of Pakistani TikToker Sana Yousaf, and other top stories.

‘Apology Would’ve Solved It’: Karnataka HC Pulls Up Kamal Haasan Over Tamil-Kannada Remark

Taking a stern view on Kamal Haasan’s “Kannada was born out of Tamil" remark, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday rapped the actor, asked the actor the basis of his claims, and said that his “one apology would have solved everything". READ MORE

Assam CM Himanta Tears Into Pakistan Over Brahmaputra Water Threat: ‘Even If China…’

In a sharp response to Pakistan’s latest “scare narrative", Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday took down the rhetoric that China could choke the flow of the Brahmaputra to India with facts, stating that the river “grows in India, not shrinks". READ MORE

Indian-Origin Man On Life Support After Violent Arrest In Australia: ‘I’ve Done Nothing Wrong’

A 42-year-old Indian-origin man was left in a critical condition with suspected brain damage after he was pinned down violently by police in the eastern suburbs on Australia’s Adelaide, according to multiple reports. READ MORE

Belgian Embassy Staffer Puts Up Netanyahu ‘Wanted’ Poster In Delhi, MEA May Step In

India on Tuesday said it will raise the matter with the Belgian government after a staffer at its embassy in Delhi allegedly put up a poster of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the word “Wanted" in the Chanakyapuri area of the national capital. READ MORE

Pakistani TikToker Sana Yousaf Shot Dead At Islamabad Home, Honour Killing Suspected

Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok star in Pakistan, was shot dead at her home in Islamabad, in a suspected case of honour killing. READ MORE

Norway Chess Tournament 2025: Gukesh Stuns Erigaisi With Thrilling Comeback Win

World Champion D Gukesh secured his first classical victory over fellow Indian Arjun Erigaisi in a dramatic seventh-round match at the Norway Chess tournament on Monday. This win came from a position initially deemed almost hopeless. READ MORE

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