Controversies

UEFA Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo's Coca-Cola Snub Shows Sports Stars Are "Reclaiming Their Voice"

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 18, 2021

UEFA Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo recently created controversy when he removed Coca-Cola bottles from his table during a post-match press conference.

Fevicol Had The Best Take On The Cristiano Ronaldo-Coca Cola Controversy

Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain | Friday June 18, 2021

At a recent press conference, star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo picked up two bottles of Coca-Cola and set them aside before holding up a bottle of water. Adhesive brand Fevicol used the controversy as an opportunity to create a hilarious ad.

Controversial Snapchat "Speed Filter" Removed From App

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 18, 2021

Snapchat said Thursday it is putting the brakes on a controversial feature that let users of the social network share how fast they were moving.

Courts Cannot Appoint PM: Oli Defends Dissolution Of Nepal's House Of Representatives

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 17, 2021

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Thursday defended his government's controversial decision to dissolve the House of Representatives and told the Supreme Court that it is not up to the judiciary to appoint a premier.

Mamata Banerjee Gains Unexpected Ally In War Against Bengal Governor

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday June 17, 2021

As Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar holds a series of meetings in Delhi amid clashes with the Mamata Banerjee government, his controversial role and comments have landed the Left on the same side as rival Trinamool Congress.

Shiv Sena, BJP Workers Clash In Mumbai Over Ayodhya Land Deal

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 17, 2021

Clashes broke out between Shiv Sena and BJP workers in Dadar area here on Wednesday after the youth wing of the BJP took out a protest march against "offensive" remarks in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana about the land deal controversy in Ayodhya.

On Covishield Dose Gap Controversy, Health Minister's Clarification

India News | Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday June 16, 2021

The decision to increase the gap between two doses of the Covishield vaccine was "transparent" and "based on scientific data", Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan tweeted Wednesday, echoing yesterday's tweet by NTAGI chief Dr NK Arora.

NDTV Exclusive: Adani CFO On Controversy Over Ownership, Investors

India News | NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 16, 2021

A day after a bloodbath on Monday at the markets where shares of Adani Group fell as much as 25 per cent, amid reports that the National Securities Depository Ltd had frozen the accounts of three foreign portfolio investors.

Mithun Chakraborty Questioned By Kolkata Police Over Election Speech

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday June 16, 2021

Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty was questioned by the police in Bengal today in a controversy over one of his speeches during the Bengal election campaign.

Now, Congress's Manish Tewari Faces Farmers' Protest In Punjab

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Tuesday June 15, 2021

Villagers in Punjab's Anandpur Sahib protested against MP Manish Tewari for his party's alleged lack of support for farmers in the matter of the three controversial Central farm laws against which they have been protesting for months.

The Controversy Over "Wasabi" The Pekingese Winning Westminster Dog Show

Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain | Tuesday June 15, 2021

The Westminster Dog Show crowned a Pekingese named Wasabi its "Best in Show" Sunday, but not everyone was happy about the win.

Canada's Top Military Boss Resigns After Golf Controversy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021

Canada's number-two military official, Lieutenant General Mike Rouleau, announced his resignation Monday after playing golf with a retired former Chief of Staff being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct.

Chinese Scientist At Center Of Covid Controversy Denies Lab Leak Theory: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 15, 2021

The Chinese scientist at the center of theories that the coronavirus pandemic originated with a leak from her specialized lab in the city of Wuhan has denied her institution was to blame for the health disaster.

Ram Temple Trust Must Clarify If Money Collected In Name Of Faith Misused: Sena's Sanjay Raut

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 14, 2021

Amid charges of corruption in the land purchased by the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust in Ayodhya, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded "clarification" from the Trust and other leaders.

Controversy Amid Claims That Gujarat Singer Was Vaccinated At Home

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 13, 2021

A controversy has erupted over a picture shared by popular Gujarati folk singer Geeta Rabari being purportedly administered a COVID-19 shot in her house at Madhapar village in Kutch district, officials said.