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Kamra’s satire is like taking a ‘supari’ against someone, says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has criticised comedian Kunal Kamra's satire, likening it to taking a 'supari' (contract) against someone. He emphasised that while freedom of speech exists, there should be a limit to satire. His comments come after Shiv Sena workers vandalised a comedy venue following Kamra's remarks
25 March,2025 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai
Kunal Kamra row: Maharashtra Ministers warn Kamra for refusing to apologise
Kunal Kamra on Monday, 24th of March released a statement on his official social media handle saying that he would not "apologise" for his act and that he will not bow down to the mob that is targeting him.
25 March,2025 11:13 AM IST | Mumbai
Kunal Kamra row: Stand-up comic summoned by Khar Police over Shinde remarks
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has been summoned by Khar Police after his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde sparked controversy. Kamra, who is currently not in Mumbai, refuses to apologise and questions whether the law will be applied fairly
25 March,2025 10:51 AM IST | MumbaiBJP-Sena alliance in 2014 collapsed over four assembly seats, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has revealed that the BJP and Shiv Sena parted ways in 2014 over a dispute concerning four assembly seats. He stated that while he supported maintaining the alliance, senior BJP leaders had other plans
25 March,2025 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKunal Kamra row: Youth Congress criticises govt over vandalisation of venue
The Shiv Sena workers had vandalised the Mumbai venue on March 23 after the comedian's remarks about Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Meanwhile, the standup artiste released a statement on his official social media handle and stated that he would not 'apologise' for his act
25 March,2025 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFadnavis: No tolerance for ‘below the belt’ comedy, action against Kamra
Tells legislative assembly govt won’t tolerate reckless behaviour under guise of comedy, freedom of expression
25 March,2025 09:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarCan smaller roads be made of asphalt? Speaker asks BMC to explore option
Following mid-day’s reports, additional municipal commissioner makes surprise visits to check quality of concreting work in city. During the discussion, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray sought an Economic Offence Wing (EOW) inquiry into road work awarded by the BMC
25 March,2025 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarKamra faces FIR over ‘gaddar’ remark as Shinde Sena workers vandalise hotel
Workers of Dy CM Eknath Shinde’s party booked for ransacking studio and hotel where comedian shot a show, while he is booked for making ‘derogatory remarks’ against the latter. Following the incident, Khar police registered an FIR against approximately 40 members of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) for vandalising the hotel
25 March,2025 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaKunal Kamra refuses to apologise but 'will cooperate with police and court'
Comedian Kunal Kamra's latest stand-up special 'Naya Bharat' has led to vandalism of the venue he performed at and FIRs against him for commenting on Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde. The comedian has broken his silence on the matter
25 March,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGovt to establish 'Archives Bhavan,' cultural center, and museum: Shelar
The Maharashtra Archives Bhavan will come up on a 6,691 square metre plot in Bandra East, Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said
24 March,2025 10:51 PM IST | Maharashtra | mid-day online correspondent