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Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra defended his satire in a privilege case, citing Bal Thackeray’s cartoons against Indira Gandhi to question proceedings initiated over his parody of Eknath Shinde. He argued that political satire is part of democratic free speech amid ongoing legislative scrutiny.

Comedian Kunal Kamra appeared before the Maharashtra legislature’s Privileges Committee after a breach of privilege notice was issued against him for remarks targeting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra categorically refused to apologise, stating that any apology would be insincere and set a harmful precedent for artistes’ freedom.

As the race for the Mumbai mayor intensifies, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has shifted its newly elected corporators to a luxury hotel in Bandra, citing rest and orientation, amid tight numbers in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

As counting began for Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations, Shiv Sena leaders expressed confidence in a strong Mahayuti performance, citing consistent electoral outcomes and development work, even as controversies emerged over voting ink and phased counting delays

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai inaugurated the Bombay High Court’s new circuit bench in Kolhapur, easing the burden on litigants from six districts. The bench, functional from August 18, includes one division bench and two single benches

After the incident on Tuesday night, the Buldhana MLA said the food served to him was of poor quality and he will raise the issue during the ongoing monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature

Incident occurs near Mumbra railway station when two trains were passing each other on a steep turn; commuters hanging from doors of crowded trains when their backpacks brush against each other; Railway Ministry decides to install automatic door closing facilities

The interaction was part of India’s broader effort to project a united stance against terrorism.

While restraining the police from arresting the comedian, the court, however, allowed investigators to proceed with their inquiry. It permitted the Mumbai Police to travel to Chennai to question Kamra, with the assistance of the local police

Kunal Kamra's plea has claimed the complaints against him were violative of his fundamental rights of freedom of speech and expression, right to practice any profession and business and right to life and liberty guaranteed under the Constitution of India

This summons follows two previous attempts by the police to call Kamra in for investigation, but the comedian failed to show up for either of the earlier summons

Mumbai Police have sent two summons to Kamra so far, with the latest one on March 24 directing him to appear at Khar Police Station on Monday, March 31, regarding his recent "traitor" remark about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Stand-up comedian, Kunal Kamra, who is facing multiple criminal cases over controversial remarks on Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde, petitioned the Madras HC seeking transit anticipatory bail

A non-cognisable offence has been registered against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after a complaint was filed at Wagle Police Station in Thane

Police sources said that a team from Khar police station delivered the summons at Kamra's residence in the city where his parents stay. Sources said as the comedian is out of Mumbai, the police have sent summons on his WhatsApp

The 36-year-old comedian has kicked up a major political storm in Maharashtra for taking a jibe at Shinde's political career in his show by modifying the lyrics of a popular Hindi movie song

During a performance in Mumbai, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra had referred to Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” and went on to sing a parody on him

CM Fadnavis said the Vicky Kaushal-starrer "Chhaava", based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, brought before the people the true history of the Maratha king

The Shiv Sena legislators' protest took place minutes after the opposition's protest demanding the removal of BJP minister for fisheries and ports Nitesh Rane for allegedly spreading hatred in the state.

Fadnavis, apart from Home Ministry, will also handle Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration Department and Information and Publicity Departments