Mumbai, February 12: The controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent is intensifying and Samay Raina’s problems are increasing due to Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks during the show. Several cases have been filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani and several other YouTubers in connection with the show.

In the latest update, Maharashtra Cyber Cell has written to YouTube and asked it to remove all the controversial episodes of India’s Got Latent from its platform. The action has come as a result of the nationwide uproar over the derogatory remarks made by the host and the guests about parents and women during an episode of the show.

As per reports, the Cyber Cell has stated that action will be taken against all the 18 episodes of India’s Got Latent which are under scrutiny. They also said that action will be taken against the jury members who used offensive language during the said 18 episodes. There are also reports that the statements of the audience present during these shows will also be recorded. They will be considered as witnesses in the investigation.

There are reports that officials have also said that action will be taken against the participants who used offensive language in the show.

Assam Police Joins Investigation

A team from the Assam Police has also arrived in Mumbai for investigation in connection with the matter. YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina will soon be interrogated.

FIR Registered in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (February 10) said that an FIR has been registered in connection with the case. The Guwahati Police have filed a case against many YouTubers and social media influencers, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makheeja, Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina.

Apoorva Makheeja Interrogated By Police

Social media influencer Apoorva Makheeja has been summoned and questioned by the Mumbai Police. She arrived at Khar Police Station to record her statement. Earlier, on February 11 night, she had attempted to give her statement, but she was asked to return the next morning due to the late hour.

Mumbai, Feb 12: Maharashtra’s Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, has invited developers to participate in the development of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) land bank, spanning 3,360 acres.

Speaking at the NAREDCO NextGen Conclave 2025 in Mumbai on Wednesday, Sarnaik emphasised that the redevelopment of bus depots across districts, talukas, and rural areas would be undertaken on a fast-track basis.

He announced that the state government is set to float 150 to 160 tenders for the project soon.

To facilitate this transformation, renowned architect Hafeez Contractor has been appointed to prepare a development plan for MSRTC bus depots. Sarnaik highlighted the strategic importance of these land parcels and urged developers to explore commercial and residential opportunities beyond urban centers.

In a key policy move, the Minister revealed that MSRTC will be designated as a Planning Authority, streamlining project approvals under a single-window system. He added that the corporation’s technical team will be strengthened to efficiently manage the approvals and execution process.

Encouraging developers to venture beyond metro cities, Sarnaik pointed out the potential in semi-urban and rural areas, stressing that real estate growth in these regions would contribute significantly to the state’s overall development.

Sarnaik also noted that land parcels in Lonavala-Khandala and Mahabaleshwar — which are currently restricted under forest and no-development zones — would soon be included under the new Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR). This change would allow for a higher Floor Space Index (FSI), unlocking new development opportunities.

Additionally, the government is working to extend land lease periods from 60 years to 99 years, making projects more financially viable for developers.

At the conclave, Sarnaik also launched the NAREDCO NextGen ‘Digital Learning Hub’, an online learning platform designed for young real estate professionals. The hub will offer insights into emerging trends, advanced technologies, and policy updates through collaborations with leading institutions, providing certification programs to nurture the next generation of real estate leaders.

Mumbai: Heavy vehicles have been banned from entering Mumbai via the Dahisar toll plaza during morning peak hours in an attempt to alleviate severe traffic congestion. The Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar (MBVV) traffic police imposed this restriction on Tuesday, prohibiting trucks, trailers, multi-axle vehicles and inter-state and inter-district private buses from entering between 8:00 am and 11:30 am. The ban applies to vehicles coming from the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway and Thane.

Similar Step Taken By Mumbai Traffic Police In 2022

This move follows a similar restriction enforced by the Mumbai traffic police in June 2022, which barred heavy vehicles from operating in the city during peak hours. However, enforcing this within Mumbai proved challenging. To improve effectiveness, the Mumbai traffic police requested MBVV authorities to stop southbound heavy vehicles at Dahisar itself, rather than attempting to regulate them after they had already entered the city.

Transport Minister Looks Into Traffic Issue At Dahisar Toll Naka

Just last week, State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik directed officials to introduce separate lanes for heavy vehicles and four-wheelers at the Dahisar toll plaza to ease congestion. His directive came after his own convoy experienced a 10-15 minute delay due to long queues at the toll naka.

MBVV traffic officials acknowledged that traffic bottlenecks at Dahisar toll plaza were a major issue, with long queues forming on the Western Express Highway. Though the toll is primarily for heavy vehicles, four-wheelers were also affected as both shared the same lanes.

“This was causing inconvenience to smaller vehicles, emergency services, ambulances, and VIP convoys, leading to potential law and order concerns,” Suhas Bavche, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Headquarters, MBVV told media. He confirmed that a formal notification was issued under Section 33 (1) (b) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, and the Motor Vehicles Act.

To better manage traffic flow on the national highway and service roads in Mira-Bhayandar, as well as other crucial city roads, it was deemed necessary to restrict heavy and large vehicles from entering Mumbai from Versova (Versave Police Chowki/Hotel Fountain) during peak hours, Bavche added.

Which Vehicles Have Been Exempted?

However, exemptions have been made for essential service vehicles, including police, revenue department, fire brigade tenders, drinking water tankers, school buses, vegetable transport vehicles, ambulances and vehicles authorised by the police, district magistrates of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, municipal commissioners of Mumbai, Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar and the National Highways Authority of India.