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In a twist of controversy, former cricketer Yograj Singh has approached the court for anticipatory bail following an FIR linked to his character's disparaging comments about women in the web series 'Lukkhe'. The offensive clip has ignited outrage, prompting the Punjab Women's Commission to act on its own accord, calling for a thorough investigation. Read on to know more in detail.

Alia Bhatt's Cannes remarks on gender-neutral filmmaking sparked debate. While advocating for stories that appeal to all, she faced accusations of hypocrisy due to her support for husband Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal'. Netizens questioned her stance, citing the film's controversial themes. Supporters, however, defended her call for better female representation in Indian cinema.

A viral Celebrity Poker Tour clip showed Ethan Klein seemingly screenshotting Anisa Jomha’s Instagram Story during a livestream. The moment quickly spread online because of Ethan Klein’s past public feud with Ian “iDubbbz” Carter and earlier comments involving Anisa Jomha.

Cleveland Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot faced a sexist “make me a sandwich” insult from Shilo Sanders after reporting on the Browns’ quarterback choice as Deshaun Watson and not Shedeur Sanders. Cabot responded by highlighting her role as an inspiration for women in sports, emphasizing her efforts to open doors and set a positive tone in a male-dominated field. Mary Kay Cabot took the high road. She focused on her influence and chose not to reply to the misogynistic comment from someone who was evicted from the league for having no control over his anger.

A misogynistic remark by IUML leader A Irshad against LDF candidate U Prathibha, MLA, has sparked controversy. Irshad's statement, alleging Prathibha is selling her beauty and eloquence, has drawn widespread condemnation. Prathibha plans legal action and has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, calling the remark an insult to women.

Derogatory and misogynist remarks by political leaders are increasingly dominating election campaigns, overshadowing crucial policy and development debates. Social media amplifies these controversies, ensuring they linger and divide the public long after the initial remarks are made. Experts highlight that these issues stem from societal patriarchy and lack of serious repercussions, leading to the neglect of substantive election issues.

Sean Strickland is facing backlash after a viral video showed him asking a young fan to make an inappropriate gesture at a UFC event. The girl refused and chose a peace sign instead, earning praise online. The incident has also brought back attention to his past controversial comments, with many fans now questioning his behavior and public conduct.

Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned misogynistic remarks made by a UDF leader against MLA U Prathibha, terming them an insult to all women in public life. Prathibha plans legal action, stating the comments were beyond character assassination and aimed at discouraging women. The UDF candidate distanced himself from the remarks.

Along with Chinmayi, popular Telugu actors like Samantha and Rana Daggubati have also commented on his misogynistic remarks. In her latest tweet, the Akkineni daughter-in-law said,

In the notice, the NCW said it has taken suo motu cognisance of news reports which appeared in media "wherein it is reported that you have allegedly made remarks insulting against a woman minister". "What is @rahulgandhi trying to imply with his misogynistic statement- '... ek mahila say kaha meri raksha kiijiye'? Does he think women are weak?" NCW said.

Vicky Kaushal's recent wedding joke about married life has sparked online debate, with many netizens criticizing it as outdated and misogynistic. Comparisons were drawn to how other actors might have been perceived for similar comments. This comes as Vicky recently praised his wife Katrina Kaif's strength during her pregnancy and motherhood.

Euphoria lead singer Palash Sen was recently at Mood Indigo at IIT-Bombay, which is considered to be Asia's most biggest and happening fest. The singer has allegedly lashed out some misogynist remarks during the fest for the sake of laughter.

A CPM regional leader in Malappuram has sparked controversy with a misogynistic victory speech. Saed Ali Majeed, who won a panchayat seat, stated that women brought through marriage are not for political gain, implying their role is solely domestic. He further suggested that those unable to handle political criticism should remain housewives.

Trinamool Congress lodged a complaint against BJP's Tamluk candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay with the Election Commission over disparaging remarks, including questioning Mamata Banerjee's integrity and alleging another candidate was bought for Rs 2,000. The comments referenced Mamata's use of Keya Seth make-up and were condemned by state finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya.

The Supreme Court criticized Karnataka HC's Justice V Srishananda for referring to a Bengaluru locality as 'Pakistan' and making a misogynistic remark. Despite this, the SC decided to close suo motu proceedings following his public apology, highlighting the importance of maintaining judicial dignity and public trust in the judiciary.

Women MPs from Trinamool Congress protested against Union Minister Giriraj Singh's "misogynistic" remarks targeting TMC leader Mamata Banerjee. The MPs demanded Singh's expulsion and condemned his comments on the only woman chief minister in India. TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused the BJP and its ministers of disliking women and being misogynistic. Singh's comments were shared by Moitra in an interview clip. TMC leaders raised the issue in Parliament, highlighting Singh's targeting of the lady chief minister.

The action-adventure game "Black Myth: Wukong" is at the center of a debate over sexism in China's gaming industry. Developer Game Science faced backlash for inappropriate online content from its founder. Despite this controversy, the game has broken records and is seen as a point of national pride in China.