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Kunal Kamra asks BookMyShow do not delist me amid controversy
Mumbai, April 7: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has BookMyShow to not "delist" him and provide him with the contact information of his audiences of his solo shows that the ticketing platform has collected so that he can continue living his life "with dignity" and "work towards a fair livelihood."
INDI alliance used Soros' money to influence Lok Sabha polls: Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, March 25: In a big charge, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has alleged that Congress and its allies in the INDIA bloc used billionaire George Soros's money to influence the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
They vandalised it, physically assaulted me: Director Hansal Mehta recalls public shame experience amid Kunal Kamra controversy
Mumbai, March 25: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has voiced his support for stand-up artiste Kunal Kamra amid a massive controversy that erupted after he allegedly passed disparaging remarks on the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his latest standup act.
Will not apologise: Kunal Kamra issues statement after row due to his remarks on Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, March 25: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra broke the silence amidst a row over his statement about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra released a statement on his official social media handle and stated that he would not 'apologise' for his act.
Mumbai Police serve summons to Kunal Kamra in controversial remarks case
Mumbai, March 25: Mumbai Police on Tuesday issued a summons to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra to remain present to record his statement in a case registered against him in connection with his controversial statement against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
I don't fear this mob and I will not be hiding under my bed: Kunal Kamra
Mumbai, March 25: Under attack from the ruling MahaYuti alliance for referring Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as traitor, the stand up comedian Kunal Kama on Monday reiterated that he would not apologise for his comment saying that “I don’t fear this mob and I will not be hiding under my bed, waiting for this to die down".
Kamra row rocks Legislative Council; Maha govt to probe CDR, bank transactions of comedian
Mumbai, March 24: The Maharashtra Legislative Council on Monday adjourned thrice amid the ruckus over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra’s indirect reference to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as ‘traitor’ on his show.
Political storm intensifies over comedian Kamra's 'traitor' jibe at Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, March 24: The political storm over comedian Kunal Kamra's alleged mocking of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde intensified on Monday with tremors being felt in Parliament premises and across Maharashtra.
2024 elections have shown who is traitor, says CM Fadnavis on action against Kunal Kamra (Ld)
Mumbai, March 24: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday assured stern action against Kunal Kamra and also said the government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the Constitution and freedom of speech.
'The only way forward', Kunal Kamra's 'Constitution' take on Shiv Sena protest
Mumbai, March 24: Amid raging controversy after he referred to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” in his show, the stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Monday shared a photo of himself holding a pocket version of the Constitution with a caption “The only way forward”.
Delhi HC directs removal of defamatory video against Isha Foundation, Sadhguru
New Delhi, March 12: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed journalist and YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh to take down a video about Isha Foundation and its founder and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev from all social media platforms, considering it per se defamatory.
Sanatan Dharma row: SC bars registration of fresh cases against Udhayanidhi Stalin
New Delhi, March 6: The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that no fresh criminal cases should be registered against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin in connection with his controversial remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma' without its permission.
SC notice to Centre on plea challenging IT Blocking Rules
New Delhi, March 3: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea challenging the IT Rules which makes it optional to issue a blocking request notice to the originator of the digital content.
There should be self-censorship: Boney Kapoor reacts to Ranveer Allahbadia's offensive remarks on YouTube show
Bhubaneshwar, February 12: Film producer Boney Kapoor opened up about the ongoing controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' and spoke about the need for "self-censorship" and responsible speech.
Freedom of speech doesn't allow anyone to speak socially unacceptable things: Boney Kapoor
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12: Noted Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor on Wednesday said that freedom of speech doesn't mean anyone can make statements which are not socially acceptable.
Congress destroyed the spirit of Constitution makers: PM Modi in Parliament
New Delhi, February 7: Recalling the Emergency period in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress government for jailing and banning the works of multiple individuals who protested against the ruling government at that time.
Something needs to change, Musk questions X's ban in China after TikTok ban reversal
Washington DC January 20: Tesla CEO Elon Musk hailed US President-Elect Donald Trump's decision to not ban Chinese social media app TikTok.