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Space force stages orbital war game between two spacecraft El Nino impact: India’s hydropower generation sees steepest drop since Feb 2024; piles pressure on grid France’s Marine Le Pen sentenced to house arrest, 2027 presidential bid remains uncertain Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invoked the popularity of Bollywood film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ in Indonesia to describe the warmth between the two countries, saying India-Indonesia ties could go far beyond ‘kuch kuch’ and lead to ‘bahut kuch’.Addressing the Indian diaspora during his three-day visit to Indonesia, PM Modi said he had noticed the popularity of the Bollywood song in the country and had mentioned it to President Prabowo Subianto.”I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo for his words. Excellency, you are a true friend of India. Thank you for being here. I have been overwhelmed by the warmth and affection shown to me by the people of Indonesia; words fall short to describe it… I saw a clear reflection of love, respect, and a deep sense of connection towards India on every face,” PM Modi said.”I noticed that the Bollywood song ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ is very popular here. Today, I told President Prabowo that when India and Indonesia move forward together, it goes far beyond just ‘kuch kuch’; it leads to ‘bahut kuch’…,” he added.PM Modi, in his speech, also spoke about Indonesia’s passion for football, linking his visits to the country with FIFA World Cup years.”Football fever is sweeping the world these days. Here in Indonesia, too, the passion for football is immense, and it is evident that you have all brought that same energy and enthusiasm with you here,” PM Modi said.He recalled that his earlier visits in Indonesia had also coincided with World Cup years.Indonesia President Subianto, who also addressed the diaspora, struck a light-hearted note while speaking about his own connection with India.He said that before his state visit to India, he had undergone a genome sequencing test and found that he had Indian DNA.”Just before my state visit to India, I had done the genome sequencing test and I found out that I had Indian DNA,” he said, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.”So whenever I hear Indian music, I find my body moving… Today at the state banquet, I cannot help; my ministers and generals they all like to dance and sing. Maybe most of them have Indian DNA also… It’s true. Most of my ministers sing Indian songs really well,” he added.During the visit, Subianto conferred the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ Medal of Honour on Modi in recognition of his role in strengthening India-Indonesia friendship.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday put the spotlight on the number eight during his address to the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, using a series of numerical references to underline his friendship with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and the close ties between the two countries.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, “Friends, India celebrated its Republic Day with great enthusiasm on January 26 last year. Twenty-six… 2 plus 6 equals 8, and my friend the President’s birthday is on the 17th, 1 plus 7 also equals 8. President Prabowo attended the Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest. During that visit, we had detailed discussions on many issues. But one particular remark from that visit remains special to me. Mr President, you had then said, and you repeated it again today, that you have India’s DNA. That one statement won the hearts of millions of Indians, and even today, it received the loudest applause. It truly touched the hearts of the people of India.”The reference drew attention because the number eight carries special significance in Indonesia. Influenced by Chinese cultural traditions and Feng Shui, the number is widely regarded as a symbol of prosperity, success and good fortune. In Mandarin, the pronunciation of the number eight, “ba”, closely resembles the word “fa”, which means wealth or prosperity, making it one of the most auspicious numbers in many Asian societies.President Prabowo Subianto was born on October 17, 1951. PM Modi’s reference to his birth date, where 1 plus 7 equals 8, followed another numerical connection to India’s Republic Day on January 26, where the digits two and six also add up to eight.The symbolism extended beyond birthdays. Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day on August 17 every year, commemorating its declaration of independence in 1945. Once again, the date 17 reduces to eight, reinforcing the cultural importance of the number.PM Modi’s speech blended symbolism with references to the growing India-Indonesia partnership. Calling Prabowo “a true friend of India”, he thanked the Indonesian people for their warm welcome and highlighted the deep civilisational ties between the two countries.The Prime Minister also used a Bollywood reference to connect with the audience, saying, “I noticed that the Bollywood song ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ is very popular here. Today, I told President Prabowo that when India and Indonesia move forward together, it goes far beyond just ‘kuch kuch’; it leads to ‘bahut kuch’…”During the event, PM Modi described India-Indonesia relations as “civilisational”, said India’s economy is playing a major role in driving global growth, and stressed that both countries share the common goal of development.His visit to Indonesia saw the two nations sign 20 agreements across defence, maritime security, education, digital technology and critical minerals. PM Modi also addressed the Indonesian Parliament, received Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna, and announced that India would help conserve the 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as a symbol of the two countries’ shared cultural heritage.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Watch Satluj Row: Why Was Diljit Dosanjh’s Film Taken Down Just 48 Hours After Release?According to sources, the matter will now be examined by the IDC, a panel constituted under the IT Rules, 2021, to consider grievances related to content published by OTT platforms and digital news publishers and recommend action to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.The committee includes representatives from the ministries of Information and Broadcasting, Home Affairs, Electronics and Information Technology, Women and Child Development, External Affairs, Defence, and Law and Justice, along with other ministries and domain experts as required.Based on its findings, the IDC may recommend measures ranging from warnings, apologies or disclaimers, and reclassification or modification of content to deletion or blocking under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.Unlike theatrical releases, OTT content is not regulated by the CBFC and falls under Part III of the IT Rules, 2021. The rules require publishers to follow a Code of Ethics that mandates caution while publishing content affecting India’s sovereignty and integrity, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign countries, or public order.However, the operation of the Code of Ethics was stayed by the Bombay High Court in 2021. The Madras High Court later clarified that the stay would apply across India.The IT Rules also contain an emergency provision under Rule 16, which allows an authorised officer to examine content in urgent cases where delay is not acceptable. If the officer determines that the content falls within the grounds specified under Section 69A(1) of the Information Technology Act, a written recommendation can be sent to the Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, seeking blocking of the content.Section 69A empowers the government to block online content on grounds including India’s sovereignty and integrity, defence, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, and public order.Government sources had on Monday said ZEE5 was directed to remove the film after authorities learnt that it had been released under the title Satluj without incorporating the cuts proposed by the CBFC when the makers sought certification for a theatrical release as Punjab 95 in 2022.”They kept sitting on the suggested cuts and eventually released the movie quietly on OTT with a new title. OTT does not come under the CBFC’s jurisdiction. When the matter came to the government’s notice, ZEE5 was asked to take it down.”The direction was given due to security concerns. The OTT platform was asked to follow the obligations under intermediary guidelines. If they want to release the film in theatres and OTT, they should follow the laid down norms,” an official had told PTI.Directed by Honey Trehan, the film chronicles the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, who investigated the cremation of thousands of unidentified bodies in Punjab between 1984 and 1994. Khalra was abducted in 1995 and was never seen again.In 2005, four Punjab Police personnel were convicted for his abduction and murder and sentenced to seven years in prison. Two years later, the Punjab and Haryana High Court enhanced their sentence to life imprisonment.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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