Creativity vs dharma? Vedic scholar, Sunil Lahri question Ramayana film’s take on Ravana | News18

News18 - Nov 11, 2026

Can creative freedom in retelling the Ramayana come at the cost of devotion? Sunil Lahri, best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic 1987 television serial Ramayan, has shared a mixed review of Nitesh Tiwari’s new film Ramayana, triggering a debate over how one of India’s most revered epics should be portrayed on screen. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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Assam Train Accident: Loco Pilot’s Final Warning | ‘Signal Red, Emergency Brake Failed’

Nov 11, 2026

Assam Train Accident: Loco Pilot’s Final Warning | ‘Signal Red, Emergency Brake Failed’

A purported video from inside the locomotive captures the moments before the Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam. The loco pilot is heard reporting a red signal and saying the emergency brake was not working, moments before the train hits an obstruction and goes off the tracks.The locomotive and five coaches derailed around 6:54 am on November 11. Northeast Frontier Railway said the train was being received at Digaru to give precedence to another train, and the loco pilot could not control its speed. Officials initially reported no injuries, while passengers were being moved to their destinations by an alternative train.Bishni Saikia, News18, reports. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube