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Ranveer Allahbadia loses thousands of followers over 'sex with parents' remark row

Mumbai/IBNS: In a jolt to Ranveer Allahbadia, the popular YouTuber and podcaster has lost thousands of followers on his social media handles in the wake of a massive controversy over his "sex with parents" remark on Samay Raina's comedy show India's Got Latent.

India's Lost Talent: Food delivery app takes dig at Ranveer Allahbadia over 'sex with parents' remark

Magicpin, which claims to be the third largest food delivery app in India, has taken a dig at popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia who has landed in hot water over a controversial "sex with parents" remark on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent.

PM Narendra Modi reaches Marseille ahead of Indian consulate inauguration, remembers freedom fighter V D Savarkar's 'courageous escape'

Indian PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reached the French city of Marseille where a new Indian consulate will be inaugurated on Wednesday.

PM Narendra Modi reaches Marseille ahead of Indian consulate inaguration, remembers freedom fighter V D Savarkar's 'courageous escape'

Indian PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reached the French city of Marseille where a new Indian consulate will be inaugurated on Wednesday.

Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj: Thousands of pilgrims take dip at holy Triveni Sangam on 'Magh Purnima'

Thousands of pilgrims took a dip in the holy Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela or the Great Pitcher Festival in the north Indian city of Prayagraj on Wednesday on the occasion of 'Magh Purnima' (an important date on Hindu calendar).

Google CEO Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi in France, discusses 'incredible opportunities' AI will bring to India 

Tech giant Google CEO Sundar Pichai met PM Narendra Modi in France when he discussed the incredible opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) will bring to India.

Lucknow court summons Rahul Gandhi over 'derogatory remarks' against Indian Army

New Delhi/IBNS:  A court in Lucknow has summoned Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in connection with his alleged derogatory remarks against the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022.

PM Modi meets JD Vance, his family in Paris; shares images

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday met United States Vice President JD Vance and his family on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris.

India is now favoured global investment destination due to its stable polity: PM Modi tells CEOs Forum in Paris

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday pitched India's potential as a favoured global investment destination based on its stable polity and predictable policy ecosystem as he addressed the 14th India-France CEOs Forum in Paris.

India-origin cow sets Guinness world record after being auctioned at a whopping Rs. 40 cr

A Nelore-bred cow named Viatina-19  has set a Guinness world record after fetching Rs. 40 crore at an auction in Brazil's Minas Gerais, media reports said.

Ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan at Maha Kumbh, authorities beef up security, safety measures

Prayagraj/IBNS: Ahead of the Maghi Purnima Snan at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, authorities have beefed up the security and taken several measures to ensure the safety of the devotees.

Don't delete data: Supreme Court tells Election Commission on EVM petition

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Tuesday directed the Election Commission not to delete data from Electronic Voting Machines in response to a petition that sought data to be retained in the machines even after the counting of votes is over.

Women's Commission summons Ranveer Allahbadia over derogatory remarks, hearing next week

New Delhi/IBNS: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina and India's Got Latent producers on February 17 over alleged derogatory comments made in the show.

Ranveer Allahbadia row: Maharashtra Police files FIR against Youtuber; charges guests, hosts from other episodes

Mumbai/IBNS: A day after Assam Police filed a case against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, now Maharashtra's cyber cell unit filed an FIR against not just the 31-year-old YouTuber but all the people involved from Episode 1 to 6 of 'India's Got Latent' - including guests.

Two Indian soldiers die in suspected IED blast in Jammu and Kashmir

At least two Indian soldiers died in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor sector on Tuesday, the Indian Army said.

Aero India: DRDO showcases indigenously developed state-of-the-art technologies and systems

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)  will feature indigenously developed state-of-the-art technologies and systems, working models and innovations in all formats during the ongoing 15th edition of Aero India at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj: 450 million devotees took dip in holy Triveni Sangam in past 29 days, announces government

The Maha Kumbh 2025 has become one of the largest religious gatherings in history, with over 450 million (45 crore) devotees participating in the bathing rituals as of February 11, 2025, the Indian government said on Tuesday.

Cyclone: India, Egypt participate in Joint Special Forces Exercise in Rajasthan

The 3rd edition of Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on Monday, officials said on Tuesday.

Experts discuss responsible AI development, deployment during India-France Policy Roundtable

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India in partnership with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, IndiaAI Mission and Sciences Po Paris organised an official side-event to the AI Action Summit 2025, titled ‘2nd India-France AI Policy Roundtable’ on Feb 10 at the Sciences Po Paris university campus.

Rajnath Singh invites global community to co-develop, co-produce advanced systems in India

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the global community to join India in the co-development and co-production of advanced systems, emphasising that the present global security scenario demands innovative approaches and stronger partnerships.

Netizens demand action against influencer Apoorva Makhija for her 'vulgar comedy' amid row over Ranveer Allahbadia's remark

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the backlash against YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia over his controversial 'sex with parents' remark, influencer Apoorva Makhija is also facing the heat over her own remark that referred to vagina.

Singer B Praak not to appear on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast over 'sex' remark row

Mumbai/IBNS: Singer B Praak has decided not to appear on popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's TRS or The Ranveer Show in the wake of the host's controversial remark on a comedy programme.

No tie-up with Congress in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee claiming TMC enough to defeat BJP

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday cleared her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) will fight the 2026 assembly elections alone ruling out any possible tie-up with her INDIA bloc ally Congress.

UK government launches Trump-style 'blitz' on illegal migrants, Indian restaurants targetted

The UK government has launched a massive 'blitz', targeting Indian restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores and car washes which employ illegal migrants, just days after President Donald Trump-led US government launched a massive crackdown on immigration, media reports said.

Paris: Narendra Modi meets Emmanuel Macron, US VP JD Vance during welcome dinner ahead of AI Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a welcome dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace on Monday before the crucial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Paris.

PM Modi meets 'friend' Emmanuel Macron after he arrives in Paris

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday met French President Emmanuel Macron after he arrived in Paris to take part in the AI Action Summit, which India is co-chairing.

FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, other YouTubers over controversial 'sex' remark in a show

An FIR has been registered against Ranveer Allahbadia and others in Assam over the YouTuber's controversial remark which he passed on Samay Raina's show India's Got Talent.

PM Modi arrives in Paris to take part in AI Action Summit

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday arrived in Paris to take part in the AI Action Summit, which India is co-chairing.

Is BJP considering women candidates for Delhi CM post? Speculations are rife amid party's brainstorming sessions

New Delhi/IBNS: It has been two days since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a thumping victory in the Delhi election and the party is yet to announce its chief ministerial candidate paving the way for speculations.

Pakistan: Drunk constable arrested for attempting to sexually assault beggar woman

A drunk police constable was arrested after he tried to sexually assault a disabled beggar woman and shot at and injured a man in Pakistan's Lahore city, media reports said.