In a shocking turn of events, former Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board chairman Syed Waseem Rizvi was arrested by the Haridwar Police for delivering an alleged hate speech at a religious congregation. The arrest came just weeks after Rizvi was granted bail in a similar case, adding to the controversy surrounding the influential leader. The incident has sparked debates on freedom of speech and religious tolerance in India.
The Haridwar district court has acquitted former Indian Bollywood actor Wasim Rizvi in a 2021 hate speech case. Rizvi, who changed his name to Jitendra Tyagi, was previously known for his controversial statements against the Muslim community. The case was related to a speech he gave during the Haridwar Dharam Sansad, in which he allegedly made derogatory remarks about Muslims.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in her speech at an Eid prayers event, criticized the BJP for trying to incite communal violence in the state and accused them of promoting "ganda dharma" (dirty ideology) which goes against the true principles of Hinduism. The BJP hit back at Banerjee, accusing her of deliberately sowing hate and deriding the Hindu faith. Banerjee has faced backlash for her divisive remarks, with BJP leaders and supporters condemning her statements.
YouTube is known for its strict content policies that ban hate speech, harassment, violence, and misinformation. This has resulted in the removal of around 9.5 million videos from the platform, with India witnessing the highest number of removals. YouTube has also removed 4.8 million channels and 1.2 billion comments for violating its rules. With India topping the list of removals, it raises concerns about compliance with the platform’s guidelines, and the company is urging content creators to follow the rules or risk losing their content.
The latest controversy surrounding a popular digital show in India, India's Got Latent, has brought to light important discussions about the line between comedy and responsibility on the internet. Host Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks have caused a nationwide debate, with individuals from all walks of life speaking out about the incident. While some have questioned the rapid escalation of the issue, others have drawn attention to the larger context of hate speech and its consequences. Politician Priyanka Chaturvedi strongly emphasized the need for responsible use of platform and plans to formally address the issue.
Controversial priest Yati Narsinghanad of Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad is facing backlash and multiple FIRs over a hate speech. Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt News, has also been booked for allegedly provoking violence against the priest by sharing edited videos. Police have filed an FIR against Zubair for promoting enmity between religious groups and inciting radical sentiments against Narsinghanand, leading to a potential attack on the temple. As the situation continues to escalate, police are investigating the matter and taking action against those provoking people on social media.
Nitesh Rane, son of prominent BJP leader Narayan Rane, has yet again stirred controversy with his hateful remarks against Muslims. During a recent event in Maharashtra, he not only defended a controversial figure accused of making derogatory comments about Prophet Mohammed, but also threatened to physically harm Muslims. In the past, Rane has been a frequent speaker at Hindutva rallies known for spewing anti-Muslim sentiments, yet he has faced little consequences for his hate speech.
The ongoing legal battle between billionaire investor Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has reached a new level, with Moraes ordering the immediate suspension of Musk's social media platform X in Brazil for not complying with local laws. This comes after the platform refused to abide by Moraes' orders to remove accounts linked to supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who are implicated in an investigation into a possible coup. Musk argues that Moraes is pushing unjustified censorship, while the judge believes X needs to regulate hate speech. The ban will remain in place until X meets all court orders and pays a hefty fine.
The ongoing feud between billionaire investor Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has resulted in the suspension of the popular social media platform X in Brazil. The judge has ordered a block on the platform, citing the lack of a designated legal representative and the need for hate speech regulations. This ruling could have a significant impact on X's market and revenue, with telecommunications carriers already planning to block access from midnight on Saturday. The feud has also affected Musk's satellite internet provider Starlink, with its bank accounts in Brazil being frozen.
Brazil's top telecommunications regulator has suspended access to Elon Musk's X social network in the country, following a court ruling by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The feud between Moraes and Musk, which stems from censorship and hate speech concerns on social media, could result in X losing one of its largest and most lucrative markets. The move has also led to the freezing of Starlink's bank accounts in Brazil, a unit of Musk-led SpaceX. Telecommunication companies are in the process of blocking X's traffic and implementing anti-VPN obstacles as ordered by Moraes.