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Ranveer Allahbadia controversy | Highlights: Samay Raina deletes all videos of India's Got Latent from YouTube

Ranveer Allahbadia controversy | Highlights: Ranveer Allahbadia issued a public apology, admitting a ‘lapse of judgement’ on his part. NCW summoned YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, and others. Hearing scheduled for February 17.
YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia in comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's got latent'
YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia in comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's got latent'

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy | Highlights: Podcaster and entrepreneur Ranveer Allahabadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, faced massive baclash over his remarks on comedian Samay Raina’s YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’. Apart from Ranveer Allahbadia, the episode in question feature other content creators such as Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as ‘The Rebel Kid’, and Ashish Chanchlani, comedian and comedian Jaspreet Singh....Read More

Ranveer Allahbadia, 31, found himself at the centre of the controversy after his comments on parents and sex on Samay Raina's show went viral on social media Monday, sparking widespread criticism and police complaints in Mumbai and Guwahati.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) summoned the YouTuber along with Samay Raina, Apoorva Makhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, as well as the show’s producers Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra. The hearing has been scheduled for 17 February.

Ranveer Allahbadia police probe | Key Points

  • ‘India’s Got Latent’ is a YouTube talent show hosted by comedian Samay Raina and watched by millions of people.
  • An FIR was filed in Assam against Ranveer Allahbadia , along with fellow judges on the panel of the show including YouTube Ashish Chanchlani, comedian Jaspreet Singh, content creator Apoorva Makhija (popularly known as the rebel kid), the show host Samay Raina and others too.
  • Assam Chief Minister posted on X that the FIR was filed against them “for promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussion” on the show.
  • Ranveer Allahbadia, popular for his podcast ‘The Ranveer Show’, acknowledged his mistake and issued an apology through his social media on Monday after a huge uproar over his remarks.

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Feb 12, 2025 11:43 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia controversy | All that happened

Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, found himself at the center of the controversy after making remarks about parents and sex on Comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show, India's Got Latent, which went viral.

Apart from Ranveer Allahbadia, the episode in question feature other content creators such as Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as ‘The Rebel Kid’, and Ashish Chanchlani, comedian and comedian Jaspreet Singh.

Amid the remarks by Ranveer Allahbadia sparking massive backlash, triggering FIRs and ending up being raised in Parliament, comedian Samay Raina on Wednesday removed all episodes of India’s Got Latent.

India's Got Latent controversy | Key updates

-Controversial comments: Content creator and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, 31, also known by his social media name ‘BeerBiceps’, found himself at the center of the controversy after making remarks about parents and sex on Raina’s show, which went viral.

-Public backlash and legal action: Ranveer Allahbadia's comments led to widespread criticism and police complaints, with legal action taken by the Maharashtra cyber department. An FIR was registered under the Information Technology Act. Ranveer Allahbadia issued an apology on Monday.

-Parliament raises concern: The issue made its way to Parliament, where Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske called for new laws to regulate social media content more effectively.

-Show taken down by YouTube: Following orders from the government, YouTube removed the episode in question from the platform.

-National Commission for Women takes up matter: The NCW has asked key individuals involved, including Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, content creators Apoorva Mukhija, and others, to appear before them for questioning on February 17 in New Delhi.

-Samay Raina reacts: In a social media post on Wednesday, Samay Raina said he has removed all episodes of "India's Got Latent" from his YouTube channel and expressed his intention to fully cooperate with investigating agencies to ensure a fair inquiry into the issue. Samay Raina, who is in the US for his comedy tour, has reportedly faced the cancellation of some stand-up shows in Ahmedabad and Surat due to the ongoing controversy, and is scheduled for gigs in multiple US and Canadian cities.

Feb 12, 2025 11:44 PM IST

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Feb 12, 2025 10:39 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: BJP MP comments on controversy, says ‘such things cannot be promoted…’

MP Ravi Kishan spoke on the controversy over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on a show.

He said, "India's culture is different and they copied a Western show...It is very sad, very shameful to use language. Such things cannot be promoted in India...The law will do its job. Other people should also learn a lesson from this...The fear of law has to be created in the minds of people...The government led by PM Modi is very sensitive towards law, culture, traditions..."

Feb 12, 2025 9:54 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE:Actor Rajpal Yadav speaks over controversy, says, "I consider it not art but nonsense ..." | Watch

Actor Rajpal Yadav says, "... We are artists... and serve the country and the world through expression... The content should have class and mass... If we feel that we are entertaining or giving a message by making fun of relationships, then it is wrong... I consider only that content as an art which makes a child, an old person and a young person happy sitting together...I consider it not art but nonsense ..."

Feb 12, 2025 9:15 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Filmmaker Boney Kapoor speaks over controversy, says, 'Freedom of speech does not…'

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor speaks over controversy says, "What he has done is not right. There should be a limitation and self-censorship. Freedom of speech does not mean speaking those things which are not socially accepted. Whatever you want to say, do it in your personal space. You need to be careful and disciplined."

Feb 12, 2025 8:15 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Samay Raina finally make comments on controversy says, ‘removed all Indias Got Latent videos…’

India's Got Latent creator Samay Raina finally make comments on controversy says, "Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all Indias Got Latent videos from my channel. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly.

Thank you."

Feb 12, 2025 7:23 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Poonam Pandey reacts to Ranveer Allahbadia's remark , says, ‘we can forgive him as well..’ | Watch here

Feb 12, 2025 7:10 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Episode removed from YouTube

Following widespread criticism, the most debated episode of India's Got Latent featuring Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija, Ashish Chanchlani, and others has been removed from YouTube. Originally available only to the platform's members, it is now completely inaccessible in India.

Feb 12, 2025 6:44 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: What Apoorva Makhija told cops

Social media influencer Apoorva Makhija and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani on Wednesday recorded their statements with the Mumbai police in the vulgar remark case linked to Samay Raina's 'India's Got Latent' show.

The two popular influencers have said in their statement to the police that the show is not scripted. In the show, the judges and the participants are told to talk openly, they said.

Feb 12, 2025 6:25 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Vir Das criticises television media

Actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das on Wednesday said while there should be a debate on what is good comedy, there should also be a discussion on what constitutes good journalism.

Das, in his post on Instagram Stories, criticised television media's endless coverage on Ranveer Allahbadia without naming the influencer. Allahbadia has been facing backlash for his comments on parents and sex on YouTube comedy show "India's Got Latent".

The comedian, who has faced his share of controversies for his stand-up acts, termed the TV news coverage around the issue as "a bunch of irrelevant mainstream media anchors bordering extinction coming together to take down new media that gets million more views".

Feb 12, 2025 5:19 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: What Apoorva Mukhija and Ashish Chanchlani told Mumbai Police

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani have said in their statement to the police said that the show ‘India’s Got Latent’ is not scripted, reports ANI.

In the show, the judges and the participants are told to talk openly. In India's Got Latent show, no payment is made to the judges. However, the judges have the freedom to post the content of the show on their social media, they said.

“To participate in this show as a spectator, one has to buy tickets.. and the money that comes from the ticket sales is given to the winner of the show,” the two added.

Feb 12, 2025 5:12 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Mumbai Police records statements of 4 persons

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: The Mumbai Police has recorded the statements of four persons in connection with the controversial comments made by Ranveer Allahbadia on YouTube show “India's Got Latent”, reports PTI.

Among them were social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija and Allahbadia's manager.

Feb 12, 2025 4:02 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Cyber Cell files cases against all who appeared as guests on India's Got Latent

Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Tuesday filed a case against India's Got Latent following the controversy over remarks made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on the YouTube show, which sparked outrage across the internet. As many as 30-40 people have been booked, the Mahrashtra Cyber Cell said.

"A case has been filed against a total of 30 to 40 people. A case has been filed against all the people who were involved from the first episode of the show to episode 6. The process of sending notices to everyone has been started. Everyone will be called to record their statements," as per Maharashtra Cyber Cell.

Feb 12, 2025 3:15 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Assam Police in Mumbai to investigate 'India's Got Latent' controversy

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: A team of Assam Police arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday to investigate the case related to YouTube show 'India's Got Latent', reports ANI.

An FIR was filed earlier by the Guwahati Crime Branch against Youtubers and social influencers, namely Ashish Chanchalani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina and others, for allegedly promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussion on the show.

Feb 12, 2025 2:58 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Apoorva Mukhija avoids cameras as she appears before Mumbai police

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Apoorva Mukhija was spotted exiting the Khar police station in Mumbai as she was surrounded by reporters who questioned her about the case. The comedian/influencer covered her face with a mask and went straight towards her car. She refrained from making any comment on the matter.

Feb 12, 2025 2:46 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Mika Singh reacts

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Mika Singh has lashed out at the show India's Got Latent, which, according to him, contains abusive language. He said it is the audience's responsibility to ensure that these shows do not get views.

“I have also seen the episode. It is horrible, filled with such nasty abuses. I am sure he must have a lot of fans. The show must then be for only those who like these content,” Singh wrote on Instagram.

Feb 12, 2025 2:32 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Ranveer Allahbadia's girlfriend Nikki Sharma's cryptic post fuels breakup rumours

Ranveer Allahbadia faced backlash for his controversial remarks on Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent. Now, his rumoured girlfriend, Nikki Sharma, has fueled breakup rumours with a cryptic post on rejecting negative energy, following reports that the two had unfollowed each other on Instagram. More details here.

Feb 12, 2025 1:59 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Who is Apoorva Mukhija aka Rebel Kid?

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Social media content creator Apoorva Mukhija, widely recognised as Rebel Kid or Kaleshi Aurat, gained popularity through her Instagram reels and videos which went viral during the Covid-19 lockdown. The Rebel Kid's content, which often features candid commentary and strong language on topics such as modern relationships and entertainment, resonated with a younger audience, leading to a massive social media following for Mukhija. Click here to know more about her.

Feb 12, 2025 1:28 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Goa Minister on India's Got Latent controversy - ‘perverted trash’

Goa's Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte reacted to the controversy surrounding YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks, who has been facing criticism for his crass remarks, and blamed such people for degrading moral values in the name of creative freedom.

In a post on X, Rohan Khaunte said, "The 'likes' of Ranveer Allahbadia are the Rot that's eating into our Social Fabric & degrading the Moral Values of an Entire Generation in the name of Creative Freedom when all they create is Perverted Trash."

Feb 12, 2025 1:22 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Video - Influencer Apoorva Mukhija leaves Khar police station after recording her statement

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Influencer Apoorva Mukhija, aka the rebel kid, went to Khar police station in Mumbai with her lawyer to record her statement in the case related to the show India's Got Latent. She was later seen exiting the police station after appearing before the police.

Feb 12, 2025 1:17 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: 'India's Lost Talent'- Food App takes dig amid India's Got Latent controversy

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Jumping onto the bandwagon amid the controversy surrounding an episode of comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', food app Magicpin shared a post that said 'India's Lost Talent', with caricatures similar to the judges on the show's panel who are facing FIRs.

The post was captioned, “Can we get back the magic in comedy??”

Feb 12, 2025 11:10 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Influencer Apoorva Mukhija reaches Khar police station to record statement, says report

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Content creator and influence Apoorva Mukhija, aka 'the rebel kid', has reached Khar police station in Mumbai to record her statement, reported News18. She was present on the panel on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent' where podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made infamous crass remarks which has led to a huge controversy. She is also named in the FIR.

Feb 12, 2025 10:25 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Assam Police team goes to Mumbai to investigate case

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: To investigate the case against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina and other content creators present on the panel of the show 'India's Got Latent' after Allahbadia's crass remarks, a team of Assam Police has gone to Mumbai to probe the matter, reported news agency ANI. Along with Allahbadia and Raina, other creators against whom the case was filed with Guwahati Police are Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija.

Feb 12, 2025 6:34 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Row escalates, 30 guests who appeared on the show being summoned, says report

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: The Maharashtra Cyber Department on Tuesday reportedly registered an FIR against podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina and other artistes for allegedly making obscene content and broadcasting it on ‘India’s Got Latent show’ on YouTube after it sparked a massive public outrage.

The cyber department is also issuing summonses to about 30 guests who have participated in the show from the first episode till now, news agency PTI reported, citing a police official. Read more.

Feb 12, 2025 2:21 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Cyber cell files complaint against 30-40 people in Ranveer Allahbadia case

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: The Maharashtra cyber cell has filed complaints against 30-40 people involved in the case related to offensive statements made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia.

“A case has been filed against a total of 30 to 40 people. A case has been filed against all the people who were involved from the first episode of the show to episode 6. The process of sending notices to everyone has been started. Everyone will be called to record their statements,” they said, as quoted by ANI.

Feb 12, 2025 12:38 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske calls for stricter laws on social media

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Ganpat Mhaske demanded stricter laws for content released on social media and OTT platforms in light of outrage caused by influencer Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks, reported ANI.

YouTuber Allahbadia made offensive remarks during a recent episode of 'India's Got Latent' along with other comedians. The episode was taken down after sparking backlash.

Mhaske, raised the issue in Lok Sabha and emphasised the need of strict implementation of existing guidelines and also framing more laws to curb obscenity and inflammatory content.

He added that while practicing their freedom of speech, influencers should respect India's culture, history, traditions, and way of life. He cautioned that if they cross the line, they would face public backlash.

Feb 11, 2025 10:33 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Assam Police has registered an FIR against Ranveer Allahabadia, 5 other | Watch

Feb 11, 2025 9:35 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Actor Raza Murad make remarks over, says ‘to what extent can one stoop..’ | Watch

Actor Raza Murad speaks on Ranveer Allahbadia's controversy, says, "To what extent can one stoop for fame? There are comedians like Johnny Lever, Late Raju Srivastava, Kapil Sharma, did they ever use any abusive language? Rather, they are the most famous. You (Ranveer Allahabadia) talk about barging into your parents' bedroom?... The whole country is shocked... We are also to some extent guilty that we are tolerating such a show in which abusive language is openly used... Thankfully people took notice of it and action was taken against it... The society we live in considers parents as God and just to gain some attention, you talk about barging into their bedroom and using obscene words about them... What happened is against the law of the country, if you have been given freedom of speech, you cannot abuse anyone, spread obscenity, or defame anyone's character, and that too your mother's... Such shows should be banned... We will abide by the court's decision."

Feb 11, 2025 8:51 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Shiv Sena Priyanka Chaturvedi make remark over 'India's Got Latent' show

Priyanka Chaturvedi, "The chairman has been very cooperative regarding the I&T committee meeting. Earlier as well, we have done a comprehensive discussion on those misusing the platforms. Not just me, other members also feel the same that this is a topic of discussion. I hope those who breach decency and create controversies will be summoned."

Feb 11, 2025 6:15 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: NCW summons YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, and others

The National Commission for Women (NCW) summons YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Makhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, as well as the show's producers Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra. Hearing scheduled for February 17.

Feb 11, 2025 5:24 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: National Commission For Women Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar speaks over controversy | Watch

National Commission For Women Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar says, "The language they have used is obscene and it should not be used. We are very serious regarding this and we have written to the IT minister to create a set of rules for such platforms to control it..."

Feb 11, 2025 5:22 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: BJD MP Sasmit Patra says, "I will be raising this issue.."

BJD MP Sasmit Patra says, "I am a member of the parliamentary standing committee on Information and Communication Technology. As a member of this standing committee, I will be raising this issue...These kinds of issues need to be raised as extremely vulgar, cheap and poor statements have been made by the Youtuber/Influencer...I am hopeful that the committee will take it very seriously and ensure that strict action is taken..."

Feb 11, 2025 4:24 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: MP Ravi Kishan speaks over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial remarks | Watch

BJP MP Ravi Kishan make remarks over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's controversy

Feb 11, 2025 4:03 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Odisha deputy CM says Women Commission should take action

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida, while talking to PTI on the controversy surrounding YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia said, "This is very sad. Interaction on social media should be such that no one is hurt. Such a behaviour should invite action. The Women Commission should take action over this."

Feb 11, 2025 2:48 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: 'They should not get any work,' says AICWA President on controversy after Ranveer Allahbadia's comments

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: While reacting to the remarks made by podcaster and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on comedian Samay Raina's show, All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) President Suresh Gupta said that strict action should be taken against them, calling them "self proclaimed comedian and content creator".

"Strict action should be taken against these self-proclaimed content creators and comedians... We have demanded an immediate ban on them... We also demanded that there should not be any YouTube channel in their name and they should not be allowed to open a production house. They should not get any work..," he said while talking to news agency ANI.

Feb 11, 2025 2:19 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Controversial episode removed from YouTube on Centre's orders

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: The controversial episode of comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', on which YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made crass remarks, has been taken down from YouTube after Centre's orders, said Kanchan Gupta, a senior advisor to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a post on X.

Feb 11, 2025 1:35 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Team of Versova Police reaches Ranveer Allahbadia's residence, see video

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: After sparking outrage and attracting criticism over his remarks on comedian Samay Raina's show ‘India’s Got Latent', podcaster and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia faces police cases. A team of Mumbai Police also reached his residence today, see video.

Feb 11, 2025 12:55 PM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Mumbai Police reaches YouTuber's residence

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: The Mumbai Police said that a team has reached YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's residence after uproar over his remarks on comedian's Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent, reported news agency ANI. More details are awaited.

Feb 11, 2025 11:49 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: BJP MP calls the incident 'unfortunate', wants 'stricter measures' in place

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: BJD MP Sasmit Patra, while talking about the controversy erupted after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', said, "It is extremely unfortunate and as a member of the Parliamentary standing committee on Communication and IT, which also has broadcasting as part of it, I am going to take up this matter in the committee since we are going to meet shorty for demand for grants."

"I want there to be stricter guidelines and stricter measures for such disparaging remarks that are used so loosely, especially when such young impressionable minds follow such YouTubers..." he added. (ANI)

Feb 11, 2025 11:08 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: 'Language was pervasive and offensive,' said Priyanka Chaturvedi's On Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: While talking to news agency PTI about the controversy surrounding YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent', Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi sais, "The way he made the comment, the language that was used, it was pervasive and offensive, it is beyond the realms of the society. If these content creators don't self regulate, they force the state to intervene. FIRs have been registered. It was done deliberately, it was to make the content viral, and make money out of it. They will have to pay for it, because in a civilised society, it would make these talks normal, speaking about parents normal, talking physical intimacy normal. I find it perverse. I will raise in standing committee since I am a member. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha has been kind enough to allow me to raise this in zero hour today. It is not only about this content, there are several content creators who have been thriving on these platforms, and getting away with accountability."

Feb 11, 2025 10:37 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Karni Sena calls up meeting to take action against YouTubers, says report

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE:Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE:The Karni Sena national president and national in-charge has called for a meeting to plan action against podcaster and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and other creators part of Samay Raina's 'India's Got Latent' after the former's crass remarks on the show, reported Patrika.com.

The spokesperson for the National Karni Sena Vishnu Pratap Singh said that the YouTubers have insulted Indian culture and misled the youth, according to the report.

Feb 11, 2025 10:21 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Gaurav Gogoi's message to PM Modi after case against Ranveer Allahbadia

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE:Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "look more closely" at people he endorses publically amid a row over podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on comedian Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’.

The deputy leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said while PM Narendra Modi is welcome to support whoever he likes, he must be “more responsible” as the PM of the country. Read more.

Feb 11, 2025 9:43 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Four times India's Got Latent sparked controversy

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: India's Got Latent has become embroiled in a string of contentious issues, ranging from insensitive comments about Deepika Padukone's mental health to explosive walkouts and formal legal complaints. Click here to take a look at such controversies.

Feb 11, 2025 9:01 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Singer B Praak cancels appearance on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Punjabi singer B Praak has slammed Ranveer Allahbadia for his remarks, calling them ‘pathetic’ and revealed that he was scheduled to appear on his show but has now canceled his appearance.

The singer posted a video message on Instagram in which he is heard saying, “I was supposed to appear on a podcast, on Beer Biceps, and we cancelled that. Why? Since we are all seeing how pathetic his thinking is. The choice of words that he has used on Samay Raina's show.” Read more.

Feb 11, 2025 8:41 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: 'Against women's modesty': NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo on the controversy

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: On the controversy over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on a show, NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo told news agency ANI, "We have taken cognizance upon receiving of a complaint against some YouTube channel that they are using abusive languages, they are using pervert content on their YouTube channel and through this they are actually polluting young minds. It is against the modesty of women. They are also indulged in some activities which are prima facie violative and they are passing racist comments against some ethnic groups in India. So we have issued notice to YouTube to take down all these types of contents and inform concerned police authorities so they can start penal action against these persons."

Feb 11, 2025 8:25 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader says 'will raise the issue with parliamentary panel'

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: While reacting to the controversy around Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said she will raise the issue with the parliamentary standing committee on information technology.

“I will be raising the issue regarding the show called India’s Got Latent as a member in the standing committee of IT& Communication for the kind of vulgar , blasphemous content that is passed off as comedy. We need to set boundaries since these platforms influence young minds and they are passing off absolute rubbish as content. The language used by Ranveer Allahabadia which was also actively encouraged by others on that ‘comedy panel’ is unacceptable,” she said in a post on X.

Feb 11, 2025 8:11 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: What did Devendra Fadnavis say on the controversy

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Reacting to the controversy, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said that an individual's freedom of speech ends when he/she “encroaches upon the freedom of others”. He also said that action should be taken if someone violates rules.

Feb 11, 2025 7:59 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE NHRC member asks YouTube's Head of Public Policy to take down the video

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: Member of human rights body NHRC Priyank Kanoongo has written to Mira Chatt, Head Public Policy, YouTube, directing “to take urgent action to remove the concerned episode/videos from YouTube. Prior to the removal of such content, you are also required to submit details of the channel and the specific videos to the concerned police. authorities where the FIR has been registered, for further necessary action. An Action Taken Report in this regard shall be furnished to the Commission within three (10) days from the date of issue of this letter.” (ANI)

Feb 11, 2025 7:50 AM IST

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: These sections have been imposed against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy News LIVE: In a post on X, formerly twitter, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Guwahati police has registered a "case vide Cyber PS case no 03/2025 under sections - 79/95/294/296 of BNS 2023 read witb Sec 67 of IT Act, 2000, read with Section 4/7 of Cinematograph Act 1952 read with Section 4/6 of ⁠Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986."

He said that the investigation is "currently underway".

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