Jio Cinema frisks Comedian John Oliver’s ‘Last week tonight’ episode over critical remarks of Modi
New Delhi: OTT platform JioCinema, owned by Viacom 18, has reportedly not aired the latest episode of 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,' titled "Indian Elections, Trump & Red Lobster." In this episode, British comedian John Oliver criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his administration on various issues, including the state of the press in India. JioCinema, a joint venture between Reliance Industries and Paramount Global, is HBO's official streaming partner.
This development comes just before the announcement of the Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday, June 4. Clips from the episode have already gone viral on social media.
The host anticipating censorship in India asked the Indian audiences to visit oppositesnakes.com and howtoeatmangoes.com in case the episode is taken down from YouTube. “I don’t know if this episode is definitely not going to end up airing in India, depending on what they do with the laws around YouTube. If you have friends and family living in India who would like to see it, just encourage them to visit these sites,” Oliver said in a clip from the show circulated on social media.
The episode was posted on YouTube on June 2 but is not yet available in India. It will be made public on June 6, as HBO has changed its policy to upload full episodes a few days after airing to boost subscriptions. Previously, episodes were uploaded the day after airing.
Despite Viacom 18's deal with Warner Bros. allowing 'Last Week Tonight' to be streamed on JioCinema in India, the latest episode has not been uploaded. The last episode available on the platform, titled "Corn," aired on May 19.
This is not the first time JioCinema has restricted streaming of the show. An episode from 2020 featuring Oliver's remarks on PM Modi, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Gujarat riots, and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is also unavailable. Previously, Disney+ Hotstar, the former streaming partner, faced criticism from Oliver for not streaming this particular episode.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
