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Rakhi Sawant summoned in 'India's Got Latent' case

Rakhi Sawant summoned in 'India's Got Latent' case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Maharashtra Cyber, which is probing the case tied to the YouTube show 'India's Got Latent', has summoned actor Rakhi Sawant to record her statement, officials said on Friday.

Vijay's Political Challenge Begins Now

Vijay's Political Challenge Begins Now

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Vijay, with his chief ministerial ambitions, is a one-man army, at least as of now, and his campaign team considers him omnipresent. He has to be present in all districts, if not all constituencies at the same time, as there is no second-line leader or platform speaker in the party, who can draw crowds, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

RJD To Boycott Bihar Polls?

RJD To Boycott Bihar Polls?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'When the time comes, we will take a decision following a discussion with the alliance partners.'

ED 'crossing all limits', says Supreme Court

ED 'crossing all limits', says Supreme Court

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorate summoning advocates for offering legal advice or representing clients during investigations, calling for guidelines on the matter.

7 arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos

7 arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The police arrested six persons including a hacker named Parit Dhamelia from Surat and owner of a YouTube channel Prajwal Taily, a resident of Latur, Maharashtra.

A Closer Look At Uorfi Javed

A Closer Look At Uorfi Javed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Uorfi Javed made such an impact in the first season of Bigg Boss OTT that she got her own reality show, Follow Karlo Yaar. Now, she's ready to show us her bold personality once again in Karan Johar's spicy OTT show, The Traitors.

Ashwin has a serious request for Rishabh Pant

Ashwin has a serious request for Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'

Radhika Yadav was just a co-actor: Music video producer

Radhika Yadav was just a co-actor: Music video producer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'This incident is being given a Hindu-Muslim angle too. I don't know why it is being done. I don't have anything to do with this case...'

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

As the digital age turns children into informed, opinionated little adults, what guardrails should parents employ? Parents with new-age sensibilities admit to oftentimes feeling stumped. A psychologist, a principal and an eye doctor suggest how they can navigate this new parental landscape.

Why Apoorva Mukhija Will Rock The Traitors

Why Apoorva Mukhija Will Rock The Traitors

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Apoorva Mukhija aka The Rebel Kid is perfect for a reality game show like The Traitors.

Will Bumrah Play 2nd, 3rd Tests?

Will Bumrah Play 2nd, 3rd Tests?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'They can't afford to go 2-0 down so you want your best bowler.'

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew successfully returned to Earth, splashing down off the coast of San Diego after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

How Many Tests Will Bumrah Play In England?

How Many Tests Will Bumrah Play In England?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play the first, second and fourth Tests.

DK compares Kohli's work ethics to Djokovic, Bryant

DK compares Kohli's work ethics to Djokovic, Bryant

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

'One of the things I love about Virat's thought process on the game is, it is always the aggressive option.'

Will maintain decency in shows, podcaster Allahbadia tells SC

Will maintain decency in shows, podcaster Allahbadia tells SC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia has filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court stating he will maintain decency in his shows. The undertaking was filed after the court allowed him to resume his podcast "The Ranveer Show" on March 3, subject to maintaining "morality and decency." Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, was booked for his comments on parents and sex on comic Samay Raina's YouTube show "India's Got Latent." The Supreme Court previously called his comments "vulgar" and said he had a "dirty mind" which put society to shame.

Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC amid 'India's Got Latent' controversy

Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC amid 'India's Got Latent' controversy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Podcaster Allahbadia's remarks on parents and sex on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show India's Got Latent triggered a controversy and several FIRs have been lodged against him and others in various parts of the country.

Stokes vs Bumrah and the workload management myth

Stokes vs Bumrah and the workload management myth

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'What a player he is. He bowls, bats and executes a crucial run out of Rishabh Pant but there is no talk of workload management. But with India it is not like that.'

No rift! Rahane backs Jaiswal for England success

No rift! Rahane backs Jaiswal for England success

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Ajinkya Rahane is backing the flamboyant Yashasvi Jaiswal to shine on the tour of England thanks to his ability to perform multiple roles as opener.

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

After 18 days of experiments, Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth, marking the end of their mission at the International Space Station.

Actor Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With Tumour

Actor Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With Tumour

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Television actor Shoaib Ibrahim recently shared upsetting news about his wife, actor Dipika Kakar, asking his fans to pray for them.

'I Apologised To Sreesanth 200 Times'

'I Apologised To Sreesanth 200 Times'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'What hurt me was when I met his daughter and I was talking to her with a lot of love and she said, "I don't want to talk to you. You hit my father".'

UP police send notice to Youtuber Elvish; minister says nobody above law

UP police send notice to Youtuber Elvish; minister says nobody above law

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The police have also applied for remand of the five people who were arrested over the case and sent to judicial custody, an official said.

'I will say one thing -- don't panic and change drastically'

'I will say one thing -- don't panic and change drastically'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'This England team has openly advertised that they will go for the target whatever may be the target. So as a batting line-up, we've to keep in mind that we have to give them less time but give a bigger target.'

Allahbadia row: SC issues notices to Maharashtra, Assam govts

Allahbadia row: SC issues notices to Maharashtra, Assam govts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response of Maharashtra and Assam governments on a plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani seeking to quash or transfer to Mumbai a first information report (FIR) registered in Guwahati in connection with a case of allegedly promoting obscenity in an online show.

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Online video platform YouTube's ecosystem has contributed over Rs 10,000 crore to India's GDP and supported more than 7.5 lakh full-time equivalent jobs in the country, according to a report. In India, over 4,500 channels had over 10 lakh subscribers and the number of YouTube channels in India making Rs 1 lakh or more in their annual revenue increased by over 60 per cent year-over-year in 2021, the YouTube Impact Report based on analysis by Oxford Economics said. "YouTube's creative ecosystem contributed over Rs 10,000 crore and supported more than 7,50,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the Indian economy in 2021. "That economic impact shows up in four ways, through direct, indirect, induced, and catalytic impacts," the report said.

Can NC Classic emulate Mondo Classic's charm?

Can NC Classic emulate Mondo Classic's charm?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Neeraj Chopra Classic: Double Olympic medallist hopes to spark javelin revolution in India

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for India's space program and carrying out crucial scientific experiments.

Shastri wants 'hard talk' after loss, Bhajji backs Kuldeep

Shastri wants 'hard talk' after loss, Bhajji backs Kuldeep

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

As questions swirled around dropped catches, poor captaincy calls, and a one-dimensional bowling attack, former players didn't hold back.

5,000 social media accounts from Islamic countries back Assam Cong: CM

5,000 social media accounts from Islamic countries back Assam Cong: CM

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that over 5,000 social media accounts, mostly operated from Islamic countries, have become active in favour of the Assam Congress.

Ranveer Allahbadia untraceable; phone switched off, home locked

Ranveer Allahbadia untraceable; phone switched off, home locked

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The official said the Khar police have been unable to contact Allahbadia, popular on YouTube for his 'BeerBiceps' channel, as his phone is switched off.

Ramdev pledges no more Rooh Afza remarks, HC closes case

Ramdev pledges no more Rooh Afza remarks, HC closes case

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Yoga guru Ramdev has pledged not to pass any further disparaging remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza, leading the Delhi High Court to close a case filed by Hamdard National Foundation India against Ramdev and his Patanjali Foods Ltd. The court ordered the removal of controversial online content and accepted Ramdev's assurance to not make any further disparaging statements. Ramdev had previously made controversial remarks about Rooh Afza, claiming that the money earned from its sales was used to build madrasas and mosques. The court deemed his statements as 'indefensible' and 'shook its conscience'.

Whenever Pak hears name Op Sindoor...: Modi in J-K

Whenever Pak hears name Op Sindoor...: Modi in J-K

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

"Not only that, Pakistan is also the enemy of poor's bread and butter. What happened on April 22 in Pahalgam is an example of that. Pakistan attacked 'insaniyat' and Kashmiriyat in Pahalgam.

'It will be hard for any team to catch up with MI'

'It will be hard for any team to catch up with MI'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Mumbai Indians overpowered Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs to register their sixth win in succession and jump to the top of the IPL 2025 standings.

Bal Thackeray's voice: Shiv Sena-UBT bets big on AI for civil polls

Bal Thackeray's voice: Shiv Sena-UBT bets big on AI for civil polls

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The opposition party is likely to use this new-age technology to reach out to a wider section of people, specially youngsters who are tech-savvy.

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia and other individuals associated with a YouTube reality show, "India's Got Latent, " face legal trouble after complaints were filed in Mumbai regarding offensive and vulgar content on the show. Two separate complaints, one with the police and another with a city court, were filed by members of the BJP and Congress, respectively. The complaints allege that the show promotes abusive language, vulgarity, and nudity. The YouTuber, with almost 16 million followers, has since apologized for his distasteful comments on parents and sex, which had sparked widespread outrage. The complaints seek action against Allahbadia, show host Samay Raina, fellow YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, the show's makers, judges, and participants.

Allahbadia skips Maharashtra Cyber summons; Assam cops seek Raina

Allahbadia skips Maharashtra Cyber summons; Assam cops seek Raina

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Maharashtra Cyber will summon YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia again in connection with a case registered against him concerning his remarks on comic Samay Raina's web show 'India's Got Latent.' Allahbadia failed to appear before the agency on Thursday, and was also asked to remain present at the Khar police station after he failed to appear, an official said. The agency has so far summoned at least 50 persons to record their statements in connection with the case, including actor Raghu Ram, who was questioned on Thursday. Raina is scheduled to record his statement on February 18.

Allahbadia row: Panel seeks law amendments to tackle abusive online content

Allahbadia row: Panel seeks law amendments to tackle abusive online content

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

A parliamentary panel has asked the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to submit a note on amendments needed in existing laws to clamp down on controversial content like the one involving YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia. Members from different parties voiced concern over Allahbadia's crass comments at a YouTube programme and called for stringent measures to punish him and to ensure that such an incident does not recur. The committee's chairperson and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey shared their concerns at the meeting attended by Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju and other senior ministry officials.

Quizzed for hours, Allahbadia apologises to NCW

Quizzed for hours, Allahbadia apologises to NCW

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija submitted written apologies to the National Commission for Women (NCW) over their offensive remarks made on 'India's Got Latent', panel chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Friday and asserted that their comments on the online show were 'simply not acceptable'.

Punjab CM Mann takes jibe at BJP over Operation Sindoor

Punjab CM Mann takes jibe at BJP over Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, saying this is the first time that Indian representatives have been sent abroad to convey about the country's victory in an armed conflict.

Look beyond Gill! Ashwin backs 2 seniors for hot seat

Look beyond Gill! Ashwin backs 2 seniors for hot seat

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Names of Bumrah, Jadeja should be considered for India captaincy: Ashwin