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Elvish Yadav faced criticism for racist remarks against Chum Darang on a podcast, leading to condemnation from the Arunachal Pradesh State Women’s Commission. Summoned by the National Commission for Women, Yadav apologized for his offensive comments, acknowledging the hurt caused and expressing regret. He stated that he holds no personal grudges and has submitted his apology.

Saturday Night Live's Easter episode featured a sketch satirising Donald Trump's economic policies, a reminder to his controversial 2015 hosting gig. During that appearance, Larry David interrupted Trump's monologue, yelling accusations of racism, highlighting the backlash from Trump's earlier remarks about Mexican immigrants. Deport Racism had promised to pay anyone who disrupted Trump’s appearance with such a statement.

When 26 people were methodically executed in Kashmir’s Pahalgam valley — identified by name, religion, and in some cases, their inability to recite Islamic prayers — the global media did what it does best: looked away, chose its words carefully, and reached for the comforting vocabulary of denial. Not terrorism. Not jihad. Just “gunmen,” “militants,” and the ever-useful “tensions.” Because in the moral economy of modern newsrooms, the value of a life — and the weight of a headline — depends on who the victims are, and who the killers pray to.

Kanye West claimed he's been banned from performing at the Super Bowl halftime show due to past controversies, including the Taylor Swift VMAs incident, criticism of George W. Bush, and support for Donald Trump. He cited recent backlash over alleged racist remarks as further damaging his career.

KISS OF LIFE has apologized for racially insensitive comments made during a recent live broadcast. The K-pop group acknowledged their mistakes and pledged to learn more about cultural sensitivity. Fans had mixed reactions, with some praising their sincerity and others urging for real steps toward education in the industry.

France's parliamentary speaker has written of her "immense disappointment" over the methods used by President Emmanuel Macron, an ally, during his almost eight years in power. "While I have immense respect for Emmanuel Macron, I can't help but also feel immense disappointment over the method," said the speaker of the lower house.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's speech at the University of Pittsburgh was disrupted by a Zoom bombing attack that displayed racist remarks, Nazi symbols, and pornography. The incident forced organizers to terminate the online stream, underscoring the need for improved cybersecurity for virtual events. This attack marks the second occurrence involving a Federal Reserve official this year.

President Donald Trump has dismissed several senior National Security Council officials after meeting conservative activist Laura Loomer, who raised concerns about staff loyalty. Loomer, an ardent Trump supporter, has a controversial past with inflammatory comments on social media. Despite her divisive remarks, Trump acknowledged her recommendations, downplaying her influence on recent firings.

Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan's Facebook post has sparked conversations on race, gender, and self-acceptance. Her candid remarks addressed a derogatory comment on her tenure, revealing internalized biases and challenging societal standards of beauty.

Despite Kerala's reputation for inclusivity, discrimination based on skin color persists, as illustrated by the chief secretary's experience and other incidents involving public figures. Historical caste-based prejudices contribute to these racist attitudes, reflected in media and societal behavior. Efforts are needed to challenge and change these deep-seated biases.

Linda Hogan, ex-wife of Hulk Hogan, accuses him of lying and being a sex addict, blaming him for their broken family. She reveals their daughter Brooke has been estranged for almost eight years, while their son Nick remains her only source of happiness.

Tens of thousands rallied against racism and the rise of far-right in France, with significant protests in Paris. Demonstrators expressed fears over reactionary ideologies and criticized government policies. Incidents of clashes and arrests occurred, highlighting concerns of increasing extremism and racist incidents.

Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav faces criticism for age-shaming actress Ankita Lokhande in a resurfaced podcast clip. During the conversation, Yadav questioned Lokhande about playing Alia Bhatt’s mother, citing her age. Lokhande defended herself, refuting the notion. Netizens condemned Yadav's remarks, labeling them as insensitive. This is not Yadav's first controversial podcast comment.

All GenAI models have inherent biases because aside from quality data sources, they also train on low-quality content. Unless that’s corrected, we should always expect silly, wrong or offensive answers

While on the royal family, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently launched her own show With Love, Meghan, which is now premiering on OTT. In the show, Meghan takes viewers through some snippets of her life, where she is joined by friends like Mindy Kaling, Abigail Spencer, Roy Choi and husband, Prince Harry.

Fans of Bollywood and K-pop clashed online following the release of BLACKPINK Jennie's teaser for Like Jennie, which Bollywood fans noted resembled Alia Bhatt's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani theme. The backlash escalated with racist remarks, causing a heated feud. Jennie’s song Like Jennie is set to release on March 7.

Fenerbahce has initiated legal action against Galatasaray over allegations of racist remarks by Jose Mourinho. They are seeking $52,000 in damages, disputing the characterization of Mourinho's comments. The Turkish Football Federation imposed a four-match suspension and a fine on Mourinho for additional remarks about Turkish officials.

Stephen Scantlebury is accused of violently assaulting nurse Leelamma Lal at a Palm Beach County hospital. He remains behind bars awaiting trial on charges of attempted second-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement. The attack has led to calls for better protections for healthcare workers. Lal is still recovering from severe injuries.