YouTube has removed a controversial 'India's Got Latent' episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia after directives from NHRC and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Violations of legal provisions led to the removal. An FIR has been filed against Allahbadia and others for obscenity. Allahbadia apologized and singer B Praak canceled his podcast appearance.
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A sessions court has upheld the conviction of a man who sent late-night WhatsApp messages and an obscene image to a married woman, a former corporator. The accused received a three-month jail sentence and a Rs 1,000 fine. The court dismissed the defense's claims, emphasizing the victim's reputation and credibility.
A Saudi doctor living in Germany drove into a Magdeburg Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 200. The 50-year-old suspect, an ex-Muslim with anti-Islamic views, was apprehended at the scene. Officials are investigating the motive, while the nation mourns and increases security measures.
A CCTV footage went viral showing police head constable Jayaprakash slapping Mohanraj, a youth, for crossing the road while looking at his phone in Coimbatore. The public criticized the cop for his actions and noted he himself violated traffic rules by not wearing a helmet. The incident prompted a senior police inquiry.
Union home minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government's zero-tolerance policy towards Naxalism after security forces killed 22 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. The operation involved the BSF and DRG units, resulting in 18 casualties in Bijapur and 4 in Kanker. Shah emphasized a ruthless approach against the insurgents, aiming for a Naxal-free India by March 2023.
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for drugging and orchestrating the rapes of his ex-wife. Over 20 men were also found guilty. Pelicot drugged Gisèle for years and invited men to assault her. He also filmed the crimes. Police found evidence suggesting Pelicot abused his daughter. Gisèle's bravery has made her a symbol for survivors.
Following the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, posters calling for "bulldozer action" have emerged in Mumbai. BJP leader Vishwabandhu Rai urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to demolish properties linked to the case. The ED is also moving to seize AJL properties worth over Rs 700 crore, alleging money laundering.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce a new 622-page Income Tax Bill in simpler language, replacing the 64-year-old law. The bill aims to reduce litigation by eliminating complex terms, outdated references, and multiple cross-references. It also introduces clearer provisions, including a taxpayer charter, crypto asset definitions, and updated definitions of agricultural income.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the RSS for its contributions to India's development during a foundation ceremony in Hingna. He highlighted the organization's humanitarian efforts and underscored the importance of youth in nation-building, emphasizing India's leadership in global crises and the ongoing effort to erase colonial remnants.
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