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Unfortunate...law should take action: CM Yogi Adityanath on Kunal Kamra row
Lucknow, March 26: Standup artiste Kunal Kamra, whose alleged disparaging remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has sparked an uproar has drawn sharp criticism from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Our CM has said action will be taken as per law: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Kunal Kamra row
Mumbai, March 26: Amid a row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been in the eye of the storm for his remarks at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated Tuesday that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that action will be taken as per the law.
Congress slams Maha govt over vandalism of studio following Kunal Kamra's remarks
Mumbai, March 24: Maharashtra Congress on Monday slammed the state government after the Shiv Sena activists vandalised the studio after comedian Kunal Kamra referred to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “traitor”.
Violence in visual media can have undesirable effect, says Kerala HC
Kochi, March 18: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday observed that the depiction of violence in visual media can have an "undesirable effect on people", and to what extent it can be shown has to be ascertained keeping in mind the right to freedom of speech and expression.
Vivek Agnihotri stands up for Samay Raina but also has an important advice for him
Mumbai, Feb 13: Director Vivek Agnihotri, who is known for 'The Kashmir Files' and 'The Vaccine War', has shared his opinion on the ongoing controversy surrounding comedian Samay Raina.
Nepal tables bill to tab social media despite fear of censorship
Kathmandu, February 10: Nepal has moved forward with the controversial "Social Media Bill" despite claims of attempted censorship and curtailment of Freedom of Expression and Speech.
Taiwan libraries stock banned books from Hong Kong amid political crackdown
Taipei, February 5: Libraries in Taiwan are now offering tens of thousands of books that have been banned in Hong Kong due to the government's ongoing crackdown on politically sensitive content, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA).