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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicKunal Kamra

Topic: Kunal Kamra

What SC said on free speech, satire & duty as it quashed FIR lodged against MP Pratapgarhi over a poem

Key order comes at a time when standup comedian Kunal Kamra is facing heat for taking a dig at Eknath Shinde without naming the Maharashtra deputy CM directly.

Is Kamra final authority on free speech? Both critics & supporters can’t see beyond him

In circles dominated by liberals and the Opposition, there is a volley of support for Kamra. YouTube comments are filled with messages varying from awe-inspired to urgent.

‘Gaddar’ row: Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail by Madras High Court

FIR was lodged against Kamra for referring to deputy CM Eknath Shinde as a ‘gaddar’ on his standup show ‘Naya Bharat’, on basis of a police complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Muraji Patel.

Off the stage, into the frying pan & some leaks you can’t fix

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

BJP MLC moves breach of privilege notice against Kunal Kamra & Shiv Sena (UBT) leader

Shiv Sena UBT spokesperson Sushma Andhare also faces notice brought by BJP legislator Pravin Darekar.

Kunal Kamra fights back. His weapon of choice: parody song featuring vandalism by Shiv Sainiks

Kamra's newly released comedy show had indirectly mocked Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to attacks on the Mumbai studio where he filmed the stand-up by a mob of Shiv Sainiks.

Metric system to taking offence & the portrait of Dorian Trump

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘For 2 mins of fame’—BJP MP Kangana slams comedian Kunal Kamra for his ‘traitor’ dig at Eknath Shinde

While performing his stand-up show 'Naya Bharat', Kamra had called Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' in a song. Mandi MP Ranaut says disgracing anyone in name of comedy in bad taste.

Grok is able to say things that even Kunal Kamra can’t get away with

Indian liberals find themselves in a bewildering reality—having to appreciate something created by Musk, a man who wears his anti-woke credentials on his sleeve.

On Camera

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?