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Kunal Kamra's video gets copyright strike on YouTube, he blames T-Series

In a social media post, Kunal Kamra defended his work as legally protected under fair use, emphasising that parody and satire should not be silenced

'Order appears arbitrary, not lawful': YouTuber on Sadhguru video takedown

The Delhi HC ordered the removal of Shyam Meera Singh's YouTube video, mentioning that it defamed Isha Foundation and its founder, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

YouTube removes 2.9 mn videos in India for violating community guidelines

More than 96 per cent of these videos were first flagged by machines rather than humans, said YouTube

'India's Got Latent' row: Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva apologise to NCW

YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija submitted written apologies to the NCW over their offensive remarks made on "India's Got Latent", panel chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Friday and asserted that their comments on the online show were "simply not acceptable". Allahbadia, Mukhija and show producers Saurabh Bothra and Tushar Poojari appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) here on Thursday. According to sources, the two YouTubers were quizzed for hours. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Rahatkar said the NCW will not accept the use of inappropriate language. "Four people appeared before the commission -- Tushar Poojari, Saurabh Bothra, Apoorva Mukhija and Ranveer Allahbadia. The commission will not accept the use of inappropriate language. Such remarks are simply not acceptable," the NCW chief said in response to a question. Rahatkar said the individuals expressed regret over their remarks. "Keeping the social impact in mind, they were issued

YouTube evaluates Netflix-like UI on TV with option for in-app purchases

Reportedly, YouTube is working on a major overhaul for its smart TV app, aiming to integrate third-party content akin to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

India's Got Latent Row: Chanchlani records statement with Guwahati police

Joint Police Commissioner Ankur Jain said that notices had been served to several individuals named in the FIR, including Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija, and Jaspreet Singh

YouTube top platform for podcasts with over 1 bn viewers a month, says exec

YouTube first identified podcasts as a popular content format during the pandemic. Before then the medium wasn't something YouTube had specifically supported

Committed 'mistake' by passing controversial remarks: Allahbadia to police

Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, whose crass remarks on a YouTube show kicked up a row, has said in his statement before the Maharashtra Cyber that he committed a mistake of passing controversial statements, officials said on Tuesday. The Maharashtra Cyber and the Mumbai police are investigating Allahbadia's controversial remarks made on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show - India's Got Latent. Allahbadia made crude comments about parents and sex, leading to widespread backlash and multiple FIRs. On Monday, Allahbadia appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber officials to record his statement into the case of obscenity it has registered against him and others, an official said. "In his statement, Allahbadia admitted that he made a mistake by making controversial comments on the YouTube show, for which he is being criticised," he said. The social media influencer also admitted that he made a mistake by using specific words in his comments during the show, the official said. Allahbadia als

'There is a need to do something': SC calls for action on YouTube obscenity

The Supreme Court highlighted YouTubers misusing the lack of regulation on obscene content, issuing notice to the Centre and calling for action amid Ranveer Allahbadia's controversy

SC protects Ranveer Allahbadia from arrest; slams him for 'dirty' comments

The Supreme Court granted Ranveer Allahbadia protection from arrest amid multiple FIRs over crude jokes made on comedian Samay Raina's show 'India's Got Latent'

'India's Got Latent' row: Receiving death threats, says Ranveer Allahbadia

Popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia apologised for his remark on parents again on Saturday but said he feels scared as he and his family are receiving death threats. Allahbadia, one of the most influential podcasters with over 16 million followers across social media platforms, landed in a major controversy over his comment on parents and sex at Samay Raina's comedy show "India's Got Latent". He apologised the next day but the controversy refused to die down with police complaints filed against him and those involved with the show. On Saturday, he issued another apology on X and said he and his team are cooperating with the police and all other authorities. "I will follow due process and be available to all agencies. My remark about parents was insensitive and disrespectful. It is my moral responsibility to do better and I am genuinely sorry. "I'm watching death threats pour in from people saying that they want to kill me and hurt my family. People have invaded my mother's clinic

Cops find Ranveer Allahbadia's Mumbai flat locked, summon him again

Mumbai Police have asked podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia to appear before them on Saturday as part of a probe into his controversial remarks on a YouTube show, as he did not turn up during the day. Teams of Mumbai and Assam police on Friday visited his residence here but found the flat locked, an official said. Crass remarks by Allahbadia, popular on YouTube for his 'BeerBiceps' channel, about parents and sex on comedian Samay Raina's now-deleted YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' have sparked massive outrage, leading to complaints from several persons. "The Mumbai police, who have initiated an inquiry in connection with Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial remarks, on Friday went to his flat in Versova area but found it locked," an official said. Allahbadia had been asked to remain present at the Khar police station here on Thursday in connection with the probe into his controversial comments. But after he failed to appear, the police issued a second summons, asking him to appear on ...

Google integrates Veo 2 AI video model into YouTube Shorts: What's new

YouTube creators can use Veo 2 text-to-video model in the Dream Screen feature to generate video backgrounds or standalone clips for Shorts

Comic Samay Raina scrubs all 'India's Got Latent' videos amid backlash

"Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle," says comedian Samay Raina amid controversy

AICWA demands immediate ban on India's Got Latent after Allahbadia episode

The AICWA has demanded an "immediate ban" on the YouTube show in response to the incident over "BeerBiceps" Ranveer Allahbadia's inappropriate remarks and questions on Samay Raina's India's Got Latent

Who is YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, booked for his controversial remarks?

Ranveer Allahbadia is India's one of the most popular YouTubers and podcast hosts and has received the 'Best YouTube Content of India Award 2023'

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia apologises after complaint over obscene joke

Ranveer Allahbadia's statement comes shortly after a formal complaint was filed against him for the remarks made on 'India's Got Latent'

Delhi HC issues notice to Google, seeks reply to Aaradhya Bachchan's plea

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought Google's response after Aaradhya Bachchan said her petition to restrain and take down misleading content on her health should be decided without hearing the YouTube channels that were not responding to her plea. Justice Mini Pushkarna issued notice on an application by Aaradhya, daughter of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, seeking to proceed ex-parte since the defendants were not appearing in the matter and to pass a decree in her favour. The high court posted the matter on March 17. The application for a "summary judgment" was passed in a pending lawsuit by the minor child and her father. The court on April 20, 2023 passed an interim order restraining several YouTube channels from publishing misleading content on her health and said spreading disinformation about a child reflected "morbid perversity". It directed Google to take down from its platform certain videos claiming Aaradhya was "critically ill" and "no more". The court

YouTube brings new experimental features for Premium users: Check details

Some YouTube Premium features from the Android app such as Picture-in-Picture view for Shorts are now available on the iOS app as well

Australian Open YouTube live streaming: Story behind animated players

While the Australian Open TV YouTube channel is broadcasting matches live, it doesn't hold the broadcast rights for the official streams.