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Monday, October 13, 2025
TopicStandup comedy

Topic: standup comedy

2 co-accused in comedian Munawar Faruqui case granted bail

The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court gave relief to Sadaqat Khan and Nalim Yadav, who were involved in organising a comedy show during which Faruqui allegedly insulted Hindu deities.

Political hate has engulfed everyone on internet — Munawar Faruqui on safe jokes & jail trauma

In an interview, Munawar Faruqui talks about his time in jail and its impact on him. He spent over one month in an Indore jail for allegedly cracking indecent jokes.

‘Incredibly unjust’ — Indian-American stand-up comedians come out in support of Faruqui

The Indian-American stand-up comedians said the arrest of Munawar Faruqui, who was released after 35 days in jail, was against the freedom of expression.

On Camera

Imbalance persists in ASI’s modus operandi. Bengal, Bihar demand more attention

The National Policy on Archaeological Excavation and Explorations, which was approved in 2015, mentioned the need for problem-oriented, long-term research projects covering various time periods.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.