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Shops shut, at least 50 lose jobs, but cops silent on Indore BJP leader’s ultimatum on Muslim workers

What if a politician told shopkeepers in your area to sack all their Hindu employees within a month? TV studios would likely erupt in outrage, FIRs would be filed, and even bulldozers might not be far behind. But when a threat of this nature has targeted Muslims in an Indore…

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What to know about influencer’s ‘dirty’ joke sparking outrage in India

The comment has resulted in multiple police complaints

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Munawar Faruqui opens up on dealing with son's heart condition, know what it is

Standup comedian, Munawar Faruqui recently opened up on his son's health condition at the age of 1.5 years. Munawar revealed that his son had a rare disease called Kawasaki disease when he was only 1.5 years old and how he had to arrange money to treat his child.

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Munawar Faruqui gets police protection amid threat to life

According to media reports, the stand-up comic received the threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Salman Khan to Munawar Faruqui: Celebs on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s 'hit list'

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has been named by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in several high-profile cases. The latest case in which the incarcerated gangster is a key accused is the murder of 66-year-old Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader who was shot and killed in Mumbai.

The Times of India

Munawar Faruqui unveils teaser of his web series 'First Copy'

'Bigg Boss 17' winner Munawar Faruqui is all set to make his acting debut with the web series 'First Copy'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court transfers all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui to Indore

The Supreme Court transferred all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui, to Indore in Madhya Pradesh, while also extending his interim protection for three weeks with regard to the production warrant in Delhi

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Only imitated the stand-up comedian, claims Raja Singh

Goshamahal Legislator incarcerated in Cherlapalli Jail under PD Act replies to party show cause notice

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EXCLUSIVE! Munawar Faruqui and girlfriend Nazila break up, the two have also unfollowed each other on social media

Lock Upp fame Munawar Faruqui after winning the show had opened up about his relationship with Nazila, who is a model. The two had started dating in December last year. But we now hear that Munawar and Nazila have split-up.

The Times of India

‘Self-censorship’ setting in, say comics

Multiple stand-up comedy shows cancelled in city

The Hindu

Delhi Police deny permission to Munawar Faruqui’s show over ‘communal disharmony’

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad had written to Delhi Police on Thursday to cancel Munawar Faruqui’s show scheduled in Delhi on August 28

The Hindu

Delhi: Police denies permission to stand up comedian Munawar Faruqui to perform show

The licensing unit of the Delhi Police denied the permission after the local central district police wrote a report stating that "the show will affect communal harmony in the area. Read more on Dynamite News:

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India ruling party legislator arrested over prophet remarks amid protests

T Raja Singh suspended earlier this week for hate speech after allegedly abusive comments

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Telangana police move HC challenging order rejecting T. Raja Singh’s remand

Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan will hear the petition on Friday.

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Court orders release of BJP MLA Raja Singh, for violating procedure of arrest

MLA arrested by police for video outraging religious feelings

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BJP suspends Telangana MLA Raja Singh

T. Raja Singh had uploaded a video “as a reaction” to allowing Munawar Faruqui show in Hyderabad

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Court orders release of Telangana MLA Raja Singh; says procedure not followed in arrest

He was held for his statements to outrage religious feelings

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Munawar Faruqui show goes off without disruption

Police throw cordon around venue to ensure its success

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Hyderabad police pull out all stops for Faruqui’s show

A few hours before stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui’s show is set to begin, the area around Shilpakala

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Police deployed in force for Munawar Faruqui's show in Hyderabad

Police was seen deployed in strength ahead of standup comedian Munawar Faruqui's show in Hyderabad on Saturday. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Bengaluru police again cancels Munawar Faruqui show

The show was following a complaint filed by a hitherto unknown Hindutva organisation called Jai Sri Ram Sena Sanghatan to the City Police Commissioner alleging the show ‘Dongri to Nowhere’ would hurt religious sentiments of Hindus

The Hindu

MLA Raja Singh detained for call to obstruct comedian’s show today

Calls TRS govt. anti-Hindu for allowing Munawar Faruqui’s show

Newslaundry

Sansad Watch Ep 38: How does India deal with blasphemy?

After Nupur Sharma’s derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad on a Times Now show sparked an uproar, at home and abroad, the BJP leader was booked by the police in Maharashtra under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code. In the recent past, Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami and standup comedian…

The Times of India

Lock Upp: Saisha Shinde ditches Poonam Pandey in a task for Munawar Faruqui; the standup comedian reaches the finale week

Lock Upp is nearing its finale and the race to finale has become quite tough. With Anjali Arora, Azma Fallah already in the charge sheet and Shivam Sharma being the first finalist, it was a fight between Saisha Shinde, Poonam Pandey, Munawar Faruqui and Payal Rohatgi during a task. A…

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Lock Upp: Anjali Arora's mother suggests she should maintain distance from Munawar Faruqui; delivers a message from her boyfriend

The first season of Lock Upp is crawling towards its end. Almost 10 days ahead of the finale, the show witnessed a family week that turned out to be a refreshing moment for not only the 'qaidis' but the audience as well. The first family member to enter the jail…

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