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Harsh Gujral DELETES videos of YouTube comedy show ‘The Escape Room’ amid Samay Raina's India's Got Latent controversy

As the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent continues to stir controversy, several comedians are now facing its repercussions.

The Times of India

India’s top court pulls up podcaster for incest joke: ‘It shows a perverted mind’

Ranveer Allahbadia faced severe backlash after his appearance on an episode of YouTube comedy show India's Got Latent where he made the comments

The Independent UK

Supreme Court stays Ranveer Allahbadia’s arrest, but slams YouTuber for ‘depraved’ comments

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Ranveer Allahabadia, more popularly known as Beer Biceps, in the cases registered against the YouTuber for allegedly making vulgar and obscene comments on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent, Bar and Bench reported.

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Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina issued fresh summons by NCW over India's Got Latent controversy; Netizens say 'Concentrate on real issues'

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued fresh summons to several content creators, including YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, after they failed to appear before the commission on February 17, over alleged derogatory remarks made on the show, India’s Got Latent.

The Times of India

Maharashtra Cyber Cell refuses Samay Raina's request to record statement via video conferencing

Maharashtra Cyber Cell has refused the plea of YouTuber Samay Raina to allow him to record his statement in the 'India's Got Latent' controversy via videoconferencing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Allahbadia Row: Mobile switched off, Versova's residence locked

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia had earlier urged the Khar police to record his statement at his residence, but his request was turned down by the police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra police’s selective justice: Swift action on ‘obscenity’, red tape on hate crime

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Newsance 286: Why Godi media hates BeerBiceps and YouTubers

This week, the internet’s favourite influencer – BeerBiceps aka Ranveer Allahbadia – became the punching bag for TV news anchors. His crime? Appearing on comedian Samay Raina’s show India Got Latent and cracking a (borrowed) joke. As if on cue, every anchor jumped in to defend Indian culture from this…

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Supreme Court denies urgent hearing to Ranveer Allahbadia, sets plea for hearing in two to three days

The Supreme Court on Friday declined influencer and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s request for an urgent hearing on his plea to quash multiple FIRs filed against him over his alleged controversial remarks. The apex court stated that the matter would be taken up for hearing in the next two to three…

The Times of India

Samay Raina and BeerBiceps: There’s no formula to be safe in India

Last week, people – especially Gen Z – suddenly discovered a strange fact: India is not America. And this country is L and not W. (Out of pity for non-Gen Z readers, here’s what L and W mean.)

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Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina controversy: Netizens call out double standards, ask 'Ekta Kapoor jo karti hai kya wo sahi hai?'

The online community has been abuzz with heated debates following the controversy involving comedian Samay Raina and content creator Ranveer Allahbadia.

The Times of India

‘Ban digital dirt’: Primetime anchors declare war on YouTubers

Nearly 21 months after ethnic conflict erupted in Manipur, N Biren Singh resigned as chief minister on Sunday, February 9, plunging the state into a leadership crisis. Over 250 deaths later, with thousands displaced, the strife-torn state remains on edge, and the possibility of President’s rule looms large.

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Podcaster awarded by Modi in trouble with police over incest joke

Ranveer Allahbadia apologises for comment made on YouTube comedy show

The Independent UK

Delhi: SC lawyer files complaint against Ranveer Allahbadia

Ranveer Allahbadia has allegedly posed an unsettling question to a contestant: "Would you rather...". in an episode of the show. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta letters: Shehla Rashid interview, geopolitics, Hafta guests, standup comedy

NiranjanFirst-time writer sick of the tirade against Anand, just voicing some support (not that Judge Saab needs it). Modi and government bashing is easy and we have Abhi to do it in very colourful words. I don’t expect Anand to participate in it. Rather than pass black and white judgements…

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The right moves: How Bangalore Chess Club is making the game fun

Bangalore Chess Club been organising chess matches at Lahe Lahe, a cultural and community hub and café in Indiranagar, twice a month

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