Maharashtra Home Department orders a probe into all videos of comedian Pranit More after a show sparked controversy. Cyber police registered an FIR against More, Himanshu Jangra, and Sejal Pawar, with Jangra losing his job and Pawar placed on leave.
A 22-year-old man from Haryana, Himanshu Jangra, is facing job loss, legal notices, and harassment after his comments during a stand-up comedy show sparked online backlash. He claims his remarks were improvised and meant for entertainment, not to reflect his true beliefs.
Himanshu Jangra, who lost his job after a viral clip from a comedy show, expressed deep regret over his remarks about expecting a 'return' on a ₹370 biryani during a date. He stated the story was exaggerated for entertainment and affected his family.
Stand-up comedian Pranit More admitted fault in the 'Rs 370 biryani' controversy involving Himanshu Jangra. More acknowledged he could have stopped Jangra's offensive remarks during a show in Gurugram but got carried away by audience laughter. Maharashtra Cyber Police has filed an FIR against More and others.
Maharashtra Cyber police registered a case against comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, and Dr. Sejal Pawar for allegedly circulating obscene content on social media. The case involves remarks made during a comedy show that allegedly glorified coercion and trivialized consent and respect for the deceased.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognizance of a stand-up comedy show incident in Gurgaon where remarks allegedly glorifying sexual coercion were made. NCW has summoned comedians Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra and asked the Haryana DGP for an action report within seven days.
CBSE chairperson Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta were removed from their posts amid criticism over the digital evaluation system. A one-member inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the procurement of the on-screen marking system.
Two members of workers' rights group Mazdoor Bigul Dasta were arrested in Noida for their alleged role in April 13 violence during protests by industrial workers demanding higher wages. Himanshu Thakur (from Kashipur, lives in Delhi) and Satyam Verma (from Lucknow) were in constant contact with Aditya Anand, whom police call the 'mastermind'. A map outlining protest preparations was recovered from Anand's residence. Arson at Vipul Motors showroom during protests left several cars vandalized or set on fire.
