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New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stand-up comedian Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday in connection with objectionable and disrespectful remarks made against women in a recent episode of the digital show "India's Got Latent." The NCW had taken suo-moto cognisance of the matter and summoned Raina for his comments that were deemed offensive and derogatory to women. The Commission, headed by Chairperson Ms. Vijaya Rahatkar, expressed strong disapproval of the content and reminded Raina of the responsibility that comes with public influence. During the hearing, Samay Raina submitted a written apology to the Commission, expressing regret for his remarks. He assured the NCW that he had no intention to hurt sentiments and would ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the future. Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar emphasised the importance of maintaining respect and sensitivity towards women, especially on public and digital platforms. She also directed Raina to refrain from making any such comments going forward and advised him to use his platform to promote awareness around women's dignity and rights. Accepting the Commission's directive, Raina gave a verbal and written commitment to create responsible and respectful content in the future. He pledged to work on content that promotes awareness of women's issues and upholds their dignity. The NCW, in its official statement, reiterated that public figures and influencers carry a significant responsibility in shaping societal attitudes. It added that the Commission continues to monitor content across entertainment and digital media to ensure that women are portrayed respectfully and without prejudice. This incident is part of the Commission's broader initiative to hold media and entertainment platforms accountable for their role in reinforcing gender sensitivity and promoting the values of equality and respect for women.
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed significant amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The draft rules aim to expand regulatory oversight to include news and current affairs content shared by social media users who are not registered publishers. By bringing user-generated news dissemination under the Digital Media Ethics Code, the government seeks to ensure that individual accounts adhere to the same regulatory framework as digital news organisations. The Ministry h ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Samay Raina also revealed that he had several "ulta seedha" thoughts while on the hot seat but refrained from making them. Samay Raina roasted Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan during his recent 'Still Alive' show. During the show, the stand-up comedian recalled the time he appeared on Big B's Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2025 and revealed that he had lied to the actor regarding his grandmother being a big fan of the actor. "Dadi mar gayi hai meri. 7 saal ho gaye hain mere dadi ko mar ke," he sa ...Read More >
Namish Taneja praises working with transgender actor Ella D Verma in Hungama OTT series Mangal Mukhi, a crime drama on a UP transgender cop launching 09 April 2026 Actor Namish Taneja has shared his experience of working with a transgender actor for the first time in his career, in the show Mangal Mukhi. Sharing his experience of working on the show, Namish Taneja said, "This is the first time I have been part of a story like this, and also the first time I have worked so closely opposite a tra ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year. The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour. Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India's Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, ...Read More >
Sources dismissed concerns that the amendments could lead to censorship ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Centre is revising IT Rules to cover the entire digital news ecosystem * Proposed changes focus on data retention, compliance, definitions, and structure * Expansion may include non-registered digital news content producers Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Centre is working on a significant overhaul of the Inform ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A physics lecturer from a private college in Dakshina Kannada and two of his friends have been arrested by Bengaluru police for allegedly blackmailing and raping a student.When the mental torture by the trio became intolerable, the girl narrated to her parents how she was being exploited. Subsequently, she went to Marathahalli police station along with her parents on July 5 and lodged a complaint seeking action against the perpetrators. Acting swiftly, the cops arrested the trio the following day. The accused are Narendra, a physics lecturer, Sandeep, a biology lecturer -- both work ...Read More >
New Delhi: Popular stand-up comedian Samay Raina, while appearing before the Supreme Court in a case related to allegedly mocking persons with disabilities, made a brief yet pointed remark that has drawn wide attention: "I support Mohak Mangal." The comment came in response to a reporter from ANI who asked Raina if he wished to say anything about the case. Avoiding direct remarks about the allegations, Raina instead chose to express solidarity with YouTuber and policy educator Mohak Mangal, who recently accused ANI of extortion disguised as copyright enforcement. Raina's appearance at Courtr ...Read More >
Mumbai: Comedian Samay Raina has opened up about his experience during the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, revealing how a tense visit to a Mumbai police station unexpectedly turned into a heartwarming fan interaction. In his latest YouTube special titled 'Still Alive', Raina reflected on the controversy and the investigation that followed, sharing behind-the-scenes details with his signature humour. The show, which has already garnered over 5.3 million views, blends candid storytelling with comedy as the comedian revisits one of the most talked-about phases of his career. Raina Recounts H ...Read More >
Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the DSCI Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai, advancing India's digital security and skill development goals. The center focuses on cybersecurity training, emphasizing women empowerment and inclusivity, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's Digital and Skill India visions, and supporting India's ambition to become the world's skill capital. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal has inaugurated the DSCI Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai's K ...Read More >
India's Got Latent: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia recently appeared as a guest on a comedy reality show India's Got Latent, where he made an objectionable remark that quickly went viral. Following severe backlash, multiple complaints and an FIR were filed against him. Allahbadia, popularly known as Beer Biceps, has been embroiled in a controversy for making objectionable remarks about parents and sex in Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' which has sparked widespread criticism. As the controversy escalated, Allahbadia posted a video on X, apologising for his statement and admitting that a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show India's Got Latent, officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for allegedly ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his resp ...Read More >
New Delhi: Five social media influencers, including "India's Got Latent" host Samay Raina, on Tuesday appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi recorded their presence and directed them to file their replies to the petition. They are accused of poking fun at the disabled and those suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and blindness. They were directed to again appear in-person on the next hearing. The top court, however, allowed influencer Sonali Thakkar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Commercial and prohibited speeches are not covered under the fundamental right, the Supreme Court on Monday said as it asked five social media influencers, including "India's Got Latent" host Samay Raina, to display their unconditional apology in their podcasts or shows for ridiculing persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the degree of repentance should be higher than the degree of offending and made it clear that the court would consider imposing a penalty on the influencers for offending disabled ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed stand-up comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, and Nishant Jagdsish Tanwar to appear personally before the court on the next date of hearing over their alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed comedian Sonali Thakkar, also known as Sonali Aditya Desai, to appear virtually during the next hearing. The apex court recorded the presence of Raina, Goyal, Tanwar, Ghai, and Thakkar and directed them to file their replies ...Read More >
YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi regarding offensive content aired on his show "India's Got Latent." This appearance follows public outrage and repeated summonses after clips went viral, sparking controversy over derogatory remarks towards women. Raina had previously issued an apology and taken down the YouTube series after an FIR was lodged. YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, mont ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) Mumbai's iconic single-screen theatre, Maratha Mandir, has remained the permanent home of "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" for 30 years and it will continue to do so as long as audiences keep coming, says the theatre's executive director Manoj Desai. Opened in 1952, the 1,107-seater cinema has screened numerous iconic films, including "Mughal-E-Azam" and "Pakeezah". Yet it is the Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" that has cemented its place in history with an unprecedented and record-breaking run since its release on October 20, 1995. During a priva ...Read More >
Comedian Samay Raina has officially announced his comeback with a new comedy special titled Still Alive, marking his return to the spotlight more than a year after the controversy surrounding his YouTube show India's Got Latent. The announcement comes after a turbulent phase in 2025, when Raina found himself at the centre of widespread backlash linked to remarks made by Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode of the show. The incident quickly escalated into a national controversy, prompting Raina t ...Read More >
Mumbai: The man who made millions laugh has now made his fans emotional like never before. Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has made a powerful comeback with his new special 'Still Alive', opening up about his personal struggles, controversies, and identity. Samay used the special to directly address the controversy surrounding his banned show India's Got Latent and to reflect on his journey as a Kashmiri Pandit. From defending his bold comedic style to speaking about his parents' struggles and his difficult school days, the comedian struck an emotional chord with his audience. His return itsel ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Commission for Women (NCW) recently summoned comedian Samay Raina in connection with the 'India's Got Latent' episode. Samay Raina appeared before the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar. As part of a written apology to the Commission, he expressed regret over his actions during 'India's Got Latent'. The Chairperson made it clear to the comedian that it is very important to maintain the highest respect and sensitivity of women in human rights forums. She asked Raina to come out with such a statement of rights in the f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Popular content creator and former Bigg Boss OTT contestant Adnaan Shaikh has now taken to social media announcing a new chapter in life after their much-publicised wedding in Mumbai. Adnaan and his wife Ayesha Shaikh have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, nearly nine months after their intimate yet star-studded wedding in Mumbai. The couple shared the joyous news on Instagram through a heartwarming video montage. The announcement began with a graphic that read, "Welcome to the world," featuring a baby carriage. This was followed by a celebratory message revealing the baby's ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced draft amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, that could simplify government orders to takedown user-generated news and current affairs content across digital spaces. The proposals, released on Monday, avoid designating individual online users as formal publishers. Yet, they subject such user-generated material to the same rigorous oversight and compliance measures currently imposed on professional publishers. This development could profoundly affect content creators, digital influencer ...Read More >
Mumbai: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma, are making headlines due to rumors of trouble in their marriage. Things took a turn when Chahal was seen with a "mystery girl," sparking speculation that the girl was RJ Mahvash, a popular radio jockey and social media influencer. RJ Mahvash is a Delhi-based radio jockey and India's first female prankster on social media. She has a large following on Instagram and is known for her strong opinions and empowering content. Despite offers to work in Bollywood and Netflix, she chose to stay focused on her radio career and su ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) Streaming platform JioHotstar on Thursday announced "The Society", a new reality show to be hosted by stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui. Billed as a bold social experiment, the show brings together 25 contestants who will compete over 200 hours of high-stakes gameplay inside a controlled environment shaped around class-based divisions, a press release said. It will be co-hosted by influencer Shreya Kalra and premiere on JioHotstar on July 21. In the show, participants will be divided into three social classes -- Royals, Regulars, and Rags -- each representing varying le ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh died on Monday, July 14, after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. He was 114. His demise was confirmed by author Khushwant Singh, a former state information commissioner of Punjab, who spoke to Fauja Singh's family members. Khushwant Singh had written a biography on Fauja Singh titled 'The Turbaned Tornado'. The driver, who is yet to be identified, fled after the incident, SHO of Adampur Police Station in Jalandhar, Hardevpreet Singh, told PTI over the phone. "He was w ...Read More >
India's Got Latent contestant faces backlash for cheating on her husband.Source : Twitter The latest episode of India's Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, has stirred controversy yet again, this time over a performance by contestant Priyanka. Known for its unconventional acts, the show made headlines after Priyanka's bold on-stage performance drew mixed reactions online. Introducing herself as an actor, Priyanka appeared alongside a designer friend whose act involved creatively ripping ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed stand-up comedians Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, and Nishant Jagdsish Tanwar to appear personally before the court on the next date of hearing over their alleged insensitive remarks against persons with disabilities. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed comedian Sonali Thakkar, also known as Sonali Aditya Desai, to appear virtually during the next hearing. Also Read | India Raises Pahalgam Terror Attack at SCO Meeting: EAM S Jaishankar Calls for 'Uncompromising Position' on ...Read More >
Guwahati, Feb 10 (VOICE) Assam Police registered an FIR against YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia for his controversial remark during a show on an OTT platform, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. The complaint was registered against four other social media influencers along with Allahbadia. Sarma said, "Today @GuwahatiPol has registered an FIR against certain Youtubers and social Influencers, namely 1. Shri Ashish Chanchlani 2. Shri Jaspreet Singh 3. Shri Apoorva Makhija 4. Shri Ranveer Allahbadia 5. Shri Samay Raina and others for promoting obscenity and engaging in s ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday stated that the Congress govt will be spending 22,500 crore on the implementation of the Indiramma housing scheme, under which 4.5 lakh houses are being constructed for the poor in Telangana. Construction is already underway for 1.1 lakh Indiramma houses, with work on the remaining units set to begin soon.The govt has sanctioned 4.5 lakh housing units in the first phase of the scheme. The govt is extending 5 lakh financial assistance to the scheme beneficiaries for the construction of houses.'Opposition conspiring'Addressing a public ...Read More >