{
  "id": 16479521,
  "title": "Subodh Uniyal Apologises To Daler Mehndi After Uttarakhand Event Row, Mika Singh Urges Mutual Respect: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/subodh-uniyal-apologises-to-daler-mehndi-after-uttarakhand-event-row",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T12:52:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/subodh-uniyal-apologises-to-daler-mehndi-after-uttarakhand-event-row-mika-singh-urges-mutual-respect-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal has apologized to veteran singer Daler Mehndi following a controversial interruption during his performance at a religious event in the state. The apology came about after a telephonic conversation between the two, with Mika Singh's team expressing hope that the matter could now be resolved. Mika Singh's team emphasized the importance of respecting artists and their dignity, stating that Daler Mehndi is a senior artist who has greatly contributed to the music industry and deserves to be treated with respect. Mika Singh himself had previously criticized the minister's actions, urging for mutual respect in the wake of the event.",
  "summary": "Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal apologised to veteran singer Daler Mehndi over the controversy surrounding his interrupted performance at a religious event in the state. The apology was reportedly conveyed during a telephonic conversation, with Mika Singh’s team welcoming the gesture and expressing hope that the matter can now be put behind them. According to IANS, in a statement…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "After Mika Singh, Palash Sen backs Daler Mehndi amid trolling: ‘He is a gem of our country’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/after-mika-singh-palash-sen-backs-daler-mehndi-amid-trolling-he-is-a",
        "published": "2026-10-20T08:49:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "‘Resolve things through dialogue’: Uttarakhand speaks to Mika Singh amid Daler Mehndi's event row",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/resolve-things-through-dialogue-uttarakhand-speaks-to-mika-singh-amid",
        "published": "2026-10-22T15:06:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}