The controversy is a focal point of debate on the boundaries of humor and the responsibilities of online content creators.
Category: Digital
OpenAI moves to block Indian media groups from copyright lawsuit
The lawsuit, initiated by Indian news agency ANI, alleges that OpenAI scrapes published content from news websites without permission to train its AI.
India’s Got Latent Row: Maharashtra women’s panel seeks ban on show
The MCW underscored that the IGL was not governed by any government regulations and had frequently boasted objectionable statements
Finance Ministry to meet RMG operators on Friday, will discuss money laundering in online gaming
Stakeholders will also discuss challenges faced by the industry such as GST and penetration of offshore gambling companies in India.
YouTube to roll out more tools to support podcasters, monetisation for creators
CEO Neal Mohan reveals that YouTube now stands as the most popular destination for podcast enthusiasts in the United States, with enhanced features and monetization tools on the horizon.
From ambulance to hookah: Police raid Blinkit dark stores, seize ₹15 Lakh worth of goods
In 2023, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel declared the operation of hookah bars illegal in the state. The relevant law was amended with strict provisions to prevent their operation, taking immediate effect.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell files FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and others
In a swift response to public outrage over obscene content on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent, authorities have registered an FIR, summoned multiple participants, and called for the removal of all 18 episodes.
Brands on high alert after ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy; marketers question effectiveness of associations
In the wake of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent backlash and Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial comments, brands and influencers are recalibrating their approach to collaborations. With the volatility of internet fame becoming increasingly apparent, there is a growing awareness of the risks involved, prompting a more cautious and calculated strategy moving forward.
TNOGA’s ‘Blank Hours’ regulation will push users to illegal gambling platforms, experts raise concerns
As RMG companies rush to assess the necessary technological changes, stakeholders express concerns about users from Tamil Nadu shifting to offshore gambling platforms during restricted hours.
India ranks 9th globally as digital ad spend nears ₹1 lakh crore in 2025: GroupM
GroupM, the media investment group under WPP, launched the latest This Year Next Year (TYNY) advertising forecast with updates for February 2025.