Cannes Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Women in Charge
The 78th Cannes Film Festival 2025 began on Wednesday, featuring a female-dominated jury panel including India's acclaimed filmmaker Payal Kapadia. The festival promises to showcase a mix of glitz, glamour and politics, amidst the backdrop of Donald Trump's 100% tariff threat on foreign films in the US.
Additionally, a women-only feature film jury suggests that this year's Cannes Film Festival will be focused on showcasing female filmmakers from around the world. Other highlights include an extensive lineup of English-language cinema, despite Indian pickings being slim at the festival.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday addressed the assembled personnel at Adampur air base in Punjab, sending a strong message to the Pakistan Army saying "There is no place where terrorists can hide." The S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile system presented behind him was seen as a powerful rebuttal to Rawalpindi's earlier claim of having destroyed the system.
The war of narratives between India and Pakistan rages on, with the United States intervening in the dispute. US President Donald Trump claimed credit for "mediating" between the two countries, though the Indian government has rejected his claims.
On another front, India has launched a precision strike at multiple military bases in Pakistan, destroying nearly 20% of the Pakistan Air Force's infrastructure and killing over 50 individuals. The Delhi Police is set to increase security cover for External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar following the ministry's request, amid heightened tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.
In other news, India has signed an acquisition deal with a Japanese bank for Yes Bank. This marks a growing trend of foreign banks taking over Indian banks, leading to significant changes in the industry landscape. The Indian government's approach towards foreign involvement in banks is being watched closely by financial experts.
Additional Stories
- India and Russia have strengthened ties amid Pakistan's worsening relations.
- Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is set to address a gathering of international leaders later this week.
- Pakistan has faced another setback as its nuclear-powered power plant in Chashma came offline due to technical issues.
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