YouTuber Diya Krishna faces extortion, abduction charges amid business dispute
Thiruvananthapuram: Social media influencer and entrepreneur Diya Krishna has landed in legal trouble after being accused of extortion and abduction, following her allegations of fraud against her own staff. The 27-year-old was seen emotionally distressed alongside her father, actor and BJP leader Krishnakumar, who claimed his daughter was scammed and expressed support for her.
The controversy comes just days after Diya promoted new arrivals at her imitation jewellery store ‘Oh By Ozy’ to her 1.3 million Instagram followers. Known for her lifestyle content, Diya has now taken to social media to present her side, claiming to have documentary evidence and urging her followers to file complaints in support of her case.
Diya Krishna rose to popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 through TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube videos created alongside her family. The family’s online fame brought them YouTube’s Silver Play Button and several brand deals, turning Diya into a full-time influencer and later, a businesswoman.
However, her journey has not been without controversy. In 2024, Diya’s father faced backlash for narrating a caste-based discriminatory practice in Kerala, which many called insensitive. Diya’s attempt to defend him was also widely criticised. Around the same period, she drew ridicule for a travel vlog in which she misrepresented the history of the East India Company. A follow-up video of her feeding pigeons with her father — accompanied by sarcastic remarks — only intensified the backlash.
Previously, the Krishna family was also accused of bullying by alleged former classmates, though the family denied all such claims. Despite repeated controversies, Diya retains a strong fan base.
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Karnataka Health Dept bars leave for staff amid ASHA workers’ strike starting Aug 12
Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI): In response to a planned three-day strike by ASHA workers starting August 12, the Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued a notice prohibiting all officers and staff from taking leave during the protest period, except in cases of medical emergencies.
Accredited Social Health Activists workers are demanding the fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 promised by the state government in January. They have announced a continuous state-level protest from August 12 to 14.
The notice stated, “Information about ASHA workers absent from duty within district limits will be collected daily from primary health centres, compiled at the district level, and submitted to the commissionerate by 3 pm during the protest.”
The Health Department also urged community health officers, primary health protection officers, health inspectors, and Anganwadi workers to cooperate in ensuring that health services to the public remain uninterrupted.
