The Khar Police summoned comedian Kunal Kamra for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Deputy CM Eknath Shinde during a stand-up show. Shiv Sena members vandalized the studio in response, leading to arrests. Investigations are ongoing with two FIRs registered against Kamra and the vandals.
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The Supreme Court refused to release YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's passport following a complaint regarding his controversial remarks during an 'India's Got Latent' episode. Despite apologizing, he faces multiple FIRs. The court extended his protection from arrest while allowing him to resume his podcasting with certain conditions.
Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar opposed the proposed nation-wide delimitation exercise, accusing the central government of attempting to reduce Lok Sabha seats in southern states. He vowed to challenge this in court, while Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demanded clarity on the delimitation process, suspecting potential disadvantages for southern regions.
France will host the 'Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence' in Paris from February 10-11, co-chaired by India. The event will unite global leaders from governments, civil society, research, and business. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend, following President Macron's invitation. This summit aims to foster international dialogue on AI, bolstering Franco-Indian relations.
BIS conducted raids at Amazon and Flipkart warehouses to tackle the distribution of substandard products supplied by Techvision International Pvt Ltd. Seized items included uncertified electronics and appliances. Legal action has been initiated against the involved entities, with BIS focusing on maintaining product safety and compliance standards.
A 32-year-old constable in Dehradun allegedly raped a female sub-inspector multiple times, blackmailing her with a video of the first assault. The constable booked a hotel room for her and then attacked her. The victim reported the crime, and an investigation is ongoing.
Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu advised Sanju Samson to avoid playing pull shots against Jofra Archer in the T20I series against England, suggesting he focus on other bowlers. Samson faces technical issues in his batting, while Suryakumar Yadav needs more time at the crease to adjust to opponents' strategies. India currently lead the series 2-1.
The Supreme Court invited protesting farmers for discussions, but the farmers refused, demanding direct talks with the central government. They intensified their agitation with a 'Rail Roko' protest, disrupting train services across Punjab. Their demands include a legally binding MSP, debt waivers, and withdrawal of police cases.
Over 300 development projects in Jammu & Kashmir received forest clearance, promoting infrastructure and economic growth. This includes road networks, water supply schemes, and 4G saturation. Necessary compensatory afforestation will be undertaken to maintain ecological balance.
Spanish police arrested two individuals in connection with the disappearance of a 33-year-old Cuban man in October 2023. A Google Street View image, showing a white-shrouded object being loaded into a car, aided the investigation. While not the sole factor, the image corroborated other evidence, including suspicious text messages sent from the victim's phone.