Tag: Controversy

Sam Pitroda, a veteran Congressman and the chief of the party's overseas unit, has announced his resignation following a storm of controversy over his recent remarks that were deemed racist. The remarks, made in an exclusive interview with The Statesman, sparked a political row amid India's massive seven-phase election.

The management of a prominent school in Mumbai has reportedly asked its principal to resign following controversy over her social media activity related to the Palestinian cause and the Hamas-Israel conflict, according to recent reports.

The serene shores of the Maldives, known for their pristine beaches and luxury tourism, are witnessing a significant shift in tourist demographics as India drops from the third to the fifth position in the top 10 markets, according to data from the Maldives' tourism ministry. This transformation unfolds against the backdrop of escalating diplomatic tensions between India and the Maldives, sparked by controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the Indian archipelago.

Chandrika Yadav, a prominent Bihar Congress leader, has issued a legal notice to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran, demanding an apology within 15 days for purported derogatory remarks about individuals studying only Hindi in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

A controversy has erupted following the entry of YouTuber Kamiya Jani to Odisha's revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raising objections over her alleged promotion of beef consumption.

Amidst the ongoing debate over whether to officially rename India as "Bharat," a fresh controversy has arisen, this time involving a document referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "Prime Minister of Bharat." This development follows the recent dinner invitation extended to G20 leaders by President Droupadi Murmu, which used the term "President of Bharat" instead of the conventional "President of India.