Social Media Controversy
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
Amid "Communal" Remark Row, AR Rahman Releases New Track Mayile From Prabhu Deva's Moonwalk
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
After facing sustained backlash online, AR Rahman shared his perspective through a video message on social media on Sunday
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Nawaz Sharif's Granddaughter-In-Law Sparks Debate After Wearing Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani At Her Wedding
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The choice of Indian designers for a high-profile Pakistani political wedding divided public opinion.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How India's "Robin Hood" Tantya Bhil Became A Political Scam In Madhya Pradesh
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
Tribals are once again at the centre of Madhya Pradesh politics. Speeches are being made, statues are being unveiled, leaders are paying tributes, and social media is full of references to tribal icons.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
No Apology, Bangladesh Official Breaks Silence On Calling Tamim 'Indian Agent' Amid T20 World Cup Venue Row
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- NDTV Sports Desk
Controversy erupted within the Bangladesh cricket community when M. Najmul Islam, a prominent member of the BCB Board of Directors, called former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" in a social media post.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Grok AI Scandal: X Faces Global Crackdown Over Non-Consensual Deepfakes
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Grok, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, has sparked a major controversy following an update to its image editing capability. The chatbot received a feature that allowed it to edit any public image posted on the social media platform. Soon after, several users began exploiting the feature by asking the AI chatbot...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Shaheen Afridi Targets India With "People Across The Border" Jibe, Gets Blasted On Social Media
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- NDTV Sports Desk
Former Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi, talking about the Asia Cup, made a controversial remark on Wednesday
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Top Court Grants Protection From Arrest To Singer Over Pahalgam Attack Post
- Wednesday January 7, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in a case filed against her over a social media post on the Pahalgam terror attack.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
'Case Against Professor For Op Sindoor Remark Can Be Closed If...': Top Court
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
The Haryana government told the Supreme Court that it has not yet granted sanction to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor at Ashoka University in Haryana, for his two social media posts on Operation Sindoor.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Nazi Salute Or Something Else? Zohran Mamdani's Inaugural Gesture Is Viral
- Friday January 2, 2026
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin mayor of New York City, courted controversy on social media after clips from his inaugural event went viral, showing the 34-year-old briefly extending his right arm and waving to the crowd.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Dhurandhar Star Akshaye Khanna Said When Asked If He Will Ever Join Social Media
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
The resurfaced interview has gained renewed attention just as controversy has erupted around Akshaye Khanna's exit from the Hindi remake of Drishyam 3
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Sharon Verma's 'Free Palestine' Joke Sparks Controversy, Comedian Faces Backlash
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The exchanges have polarised responses, with many users interpreting the clip differently based on their perspectives on comedy and social commentary.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Humayun Kabir Drops Influencer Over "Reels", She Says "Because Im Hindu"
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Humayun Kabir - the suspended Trinamool MLA who has declared 'war' on party boss Mamata Banerjee and launched his own outfit, the Janata Unnayan Party - has dropped social media influencer Nisha Chatterjee from a list of provisional candidates.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"If You Have A Womb...": Elon Musk's Definition Of 'Woman' Sets Social Media On Fire
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Elon Musk's statement that womanhood is defined solely by the presence of a womb has gone viral on X, sparking widespread backlash.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Imagine The Smell" Comment At Hackathon Goes Viral, Draws Massive Backlash
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An American tech executive's "imagine the smell" remark on an xAI Hackathon photo sparked massive backlash on social media, with many accusing it of being racist.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How TasteAtlas Compiles Its Rankings And Why It Often Stirs Controversies
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Food | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
TasteAtlas has influenced global food conversations on social media, thanks to its viral rankings and other types of food lists. Here's an insight into how this popular guide works.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Amid "Communal" Remark Row, AR Rahman Releases New Track Mayile From Prabhu Deva's Moonwalk
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
After facing sustained backlash online, AR Rahman shared his perspective through a video message on social media on Sunday
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Nawaz Sharif's Granddaughter-In-Law Sparks Debate After Wearing Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani At Her Wedding
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The choice of Indian designers for a high-profile Pakistani political wedding divided public opinion.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How India's "Robin Hood" Tantya Bhil Became A Political Scam In Madhya Pradesh
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
Tribals are once again at the centre of Madhya Pradesh politics. Speeches are being made, statues are being unveiled, leaders are paying tributes, and social media is full of references to tribal icons.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
No Apology, Bangladesh Official Breaks Silence On Calling Tamim 'Indian Agent' Amid T20 World Cup Venue Row
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- NDTV Sports Desk
Controversy erupted within the Bangladesh cricket community when M. Najmul Islam, a prominent member of the BCB Board of Directors, called former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent" in a social media post.
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Grok AI Scandal: X Faces Global Crackdown Over Non-Consensual Deepfakes
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Grok, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, has sparked a major controversy following an update to its image editing capability. The chatbot received a feature that allowed it to edit any public image posted on the social media platform. Soon after, several users began exploiting the feature by asking the AI chatbot...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Shaheen Afridi Targets India With "People Across The Border" Jibe, Gets Blasted On Social Media
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- NDTV Sports Desk
Former Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi, talking about the Asia Cup, made a controversial remark on Wednesday
-
sports.ndtv.com
-
Top Court Grants Protection From Arrest To Singer Over Pahalgam Attack Post
- Wednesday January 7, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in a case filed against her over a social media post on the Pahalgam terror attack.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
'Case Against Professor For Op Sindoor Remark Can Be Closed If...': Top Court
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
The Haryana government told the Supreme Court that it has not yet granted sanction to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor at Ashoka University in Haryana, for his two social media posts on Operation Sindoor.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Nazi Salute Or Something Else? Zohran Mamdani's Inaugural Gesture Is Viral
- Friday January 2, 2026
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin mayor of New York City, courted controversy on social media after clips from his inaugural event went viral, showing the 34-year-old briefly extending his right arm and waving to the crowd.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Dhurandhar Star Akshaye Khanna Said When Asked If He Will Ever Join Social Media
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
The resurfaced interview has gained renewed attention just as controversy has erupted around Akshaye Khanna's exit from the Hindi remake of Drishyam 3
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Sharon Verma's 'Free Palestine' Joke Sparks Controversy, Comedian Faces Backlash
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The exchanges have polarised responses, with many users interpreting the clip differently based on their perspectives on comedy and social commentary.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Humayun Kabir Drops Influencer Over "Reels", She Says "Because Im Hindu"
- Wednesday December 24, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Humayun Kabir - the suspended Trinamool MLA who has declared 'war' on party boss Mamata Banerjee and launched his own outfit, the Janata Unnayan Party - has dropped social media influencer Nisha Chatterjee from a list of provisional candidates.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"If You Have A Womb...": Elon Musk's Definition Of 'Woman' Sets Social Media On Fire
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Elon Musk's statement that womanhood is defined solely by the presence of a womb has gone viral on X, sparking widespread backlash.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Imagine The Smell" Comment At Hackathon Goes Viral, Draws Massive Backlash
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An American tech executive's "imagine the smell" remark on an xAI Hackathon photo sparked massive backlash on social media, with many accusing it of being racist.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How TasteAtlas Compiles Its Rankings And Why It Often Stirs Controversies
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Food | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
TasteAtlas has influenced global food conversations on social media, thanks to its viral rankings and other types of food lists. Here's an insight into how this popular guide works.
-
www.ndtv.com