Tag: Digital

Obscenity complaint filed against Samay Raina, BeerBiceps in Bandra Court for India’s Got Latent

The episode, which was filmed on November 14, 2024, at The Habitat, Khar, featured Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apporva Mukhija using offensive language throughout the show. (Image: News18)

Complaint filed by Nikhil Ruparel seeks legal action over offensive content aired on YouTube.

Ranveer Allahbadia flak: 5 times when YouTuber ‘BeerBiceps’ ignited a storm

Slamming Ranveer Allahbadia, the Supreme Court said, "The words you have chosen, parents will feel ashamed. Daughters and sisters will feel ashamed. The entire society will be ashamed. These are the levels of depravity you and your henchmen have gone to." (Image: GQ India)

Ranveer Allahbadia, a.k.a BeerBiceps, finds himself in hot water once again as a controversial question on India’s Got Latent fuels online debates—adding to a list of past missteps from the popular digital personality.

Tech shake-up: Major layoffs and restructuring in 2025

Although this year's cuts are more measured, they underscore a continued focus on performance management and strategic restructuring. (Image: Pexels)

In a year marked by rapid change and strategic pivots, tech companies—from Meta to niche players like Pocket FM—are rolling out fresh rounds of job cuts and voluntary exit programs.

Viral Fame or Brand Risk: Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia IGL video fuels debate on influencer credibility, platform accountability

Chanchlani's case is tagged with Ranveer Allahbadia’s similar plea to streamline proceedings and avoid multiple trials.

As online content veers into controversy, the call for stricter regulations intensifies, as ‘vulgarity’ is masked as creativity and humor. Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia’s India’s Got Latent video sparks debate over the price of online popularity.

NHRC directs YouTube to remove ‘India’s Got Latent’ episode with Ranveer Allahbadia

National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo has directed YouTube to remove the concerning video of India's Got Latent, a YouTube show by comedian Samay Raina.

Highlighting easy access for children to ‘vulgar and obscene’ content, National Human Rights Commission of India member Priyank Kanoongo, has directed YouTube to remove the concerned episode/videos of the roast show hosted by Samay Raina.

MIB to issue notice to comedian Samay Raina over ‘obscene’ content on ‘India’s Got Latent’

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

The National Human Rights Commission, based on a complaint filed by Yogendra Singh Thakur, has asked YouTube to remove the video featuring Ranveer Allahbadia’s “obscene” remarks.

Internet outrage over Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina video controversy; ‘India’s Got Latent’ under fire

The uproar began when popular YouTuber and podcast host Ranveer Allahbadia—better known as BeerBiceps—posed a highly inappropriate question during an interaction with contestant Jessy Nabam.

The popular YouTuber faces backlash after making obscene comments about comedian Samay Raina during the latest episode of India’s Got Talent, sparking heated debates on social media.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Ranveer Allahbadia video: ‘Action should be taken against rule violators’

While controversies like these may spark discussions, they won’t derail the momentum of influencer marketing, experts feel.

Fadnavis stresses that freedom of speech has limits, as authorities look into the controversial remarks made by the YouTuber on India’s Got Latent.

Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina video: Politician Priyanka Chaturvedi slams ‘India’s Got Latent’ for offensive content, demands action

In response to the backlash, Allahbadia has since apologised for the comments made during the show.

Priyanka Chaturvedi, an Indian politician serving as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra and Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), tweeted, “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.”