News for 'racist remarks'

IPL 2026: Arshdeep Singh Faces Ban Call For Alleged Racist Remark

IPL 2026: Arshdeep Singh Faces Ban Call For Alleged Racist Remark

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Retired spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan demands strict action against Arshdeep Singh for the Punjab Kings pacer's alleged racist remarks directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma.

'Racist trash': Trump slammed for 'hellhole' remark targeting India

'Racist trash': Trump slammed for 'hellhole' remark targeting India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Democrat leaders have criticised US President Donald Trump for referring to India and other countries as 'hellholes', accusing him of amplifying 'racist trash' on social media.

Women From Northeast Molested, Abused In Delhi: Police Investigate

Women From Northeast Molested, Abused In Delhi: Police Investigate

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police are investigating an incident in which two women from the Northeast were allegedly molested, assaulted, and subjected to racist remarks outside a club in Nehru Place. Four suspects have been identified, and raids are underway to arrest them.

Olympics: German official sent home after racist remarks

Olympics: German official sent home after racist remarks

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

On German TV broadcaster ARD, commentator Florian Nass was left stunned, describing the comments as "totally wrong".

Four Detained In Delhi Molestation And Assault Case

Four Detained In Delhi Molestation And Assault Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have detained four men following the alleged molestation and assault of two women in Nehru Place. The incident occurred outside a hotel, and the suspects have been identified and are currently being interrogated.

Trump big fan of Modi: Rubio downplays anti-India row

Trump big fan of Modi: Rubio downplays anti-India row

Rediff.com26 May 2026

President Donald Trump is a big fan of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, seeking to dismiss allegations of rising anti-India rhetoric in the US.

British Army probes Harry's 'racist' remarks

British Army probes Harry's 'racist' remarks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

It is understood that Harry, an Army Lieutenant in the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals division, is very much unlikely to face formal charges and could escape with a little more than a 'dressing down' from his current Commanding Officer, a British daily said.

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Champions League, Real Madrid vs Benfica: Mbappe wants Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni banned for racism

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from the Champions League after the Argentine was accused of directing a racist slur at Vinicius Jr.

Champions League: Benfica's Prestianni Suspended For Real Madrid Match Over Racism Allegations

Champions League: Benfica's Prestianni Suspended For Real Madrid Match Over Racism Allegations

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for one match following allegations of a racist slur directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match.

Asif made racist remark against Watson in Aus

Asif made racist remark against Watson in Aus

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif called Australian all-rounder Shane Watson a 'bloody white' during the team's tour Down Under and got away with it, according to the then team manager Abdul Raquib.

Kerala University Must Allow Iranian Student To Use Swimming Pool: Rights Body

Kerala University Must Allow Iranian Student To Use Swimming Pool: Rights Body

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The State Human Rights Commission has ruled that an Iranian student of Kerala University has the legal right to use the swimming pool at the Kariavattom campus and directed the Sports and Youth Affairs Department to ensure necessary facilities.

AC Milan vice-president under fire for racist remark

AC Milan vice-president under fire for racist remark

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

AC Milan vice-president Paolo Berlusconi has landed the Serie A giants in hot water after making a racist remark days after the unveiling of new signing Mario Balotelli.

Canada's India-born defence minister faces racist remarks

Canada's India-born defence minister faces racist remarks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Canada's newly-appointed Sikh Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has allegedly faced racist remarks by a soldier on social media, prompting the Canadian Armed Forces to launch a probe.

'Racist remarks often hurled at players in Aus, SA'

'Racist remarks often hurled at players in Aus, SA'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The Sydney Test, apart from being an enthralling battle between the ball and the bat, drew attention for Indian players facing racists remarks.

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said racism should be condemned "unequivocally" after a contestant from Guwahati on a dance reality show was subjected to racist rhetoric.

When US Presidents Abused India And/Or Indians!

When US Presidents Abused India And/Or Indians!

Rediff.com1 May 2026

If Trump doesn't like India, that is his choice. But to use such distasteful language on a public platform is deeply offensive and needs to be called out, points out Amberish K Diwanji.

Hindraf, Mahathir lock horns over 'racist' remark

Hindraf, Mahathir lock horns over 'racist' remark

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Criticising Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohammad for his statement that Hindraf is made up ofTamil racists, the outfit that led protests by ethnic Indians against alleged marginalisation has said that the former premier was trying to divert attention from his wrongdoings. Hindu Rights Action Force president P Waythamoorthysaid that the remark made Mahathir sounds "like a broken record," Makkal Osai, a local daily, said.

Sikh woman raped in 'racially aggravated assault' in UK

Sikh woman raped in 'racially aggravated assault' in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The two white male suspects are said to have targeted the woman and made a "racist remark" during the attack.

US Vice President Vance defends wife Usha against ethnic slurs

US Vice President Vance defends wife Usha against ethnic slurs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

US Vice President JD Vance has strongly criticized commentators for making derogatory remarks about his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, following racist comments from a right-wing podcaster.

Assam student assaulted at MP tribal varsity hostel; 5 booked

Assam student assaulted at MP tribal varsity hostel; 5 booked

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

A postgraduate student from Assam was allegedly assaulted by five peers at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) hostel in Madhya Pradesh. The five accused were expelled and booked. The incident follows the death of a student from Tripura in Dehradun, causing national outrage.

'He's a Hypocrite': Tiwary Slams Gambhir

'He's a Hypocrite': Tiwary Slams Gambhir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'He's a hypocrite because he's the one who said that India, when he was not the coach of Team India, said that India and Pakistan should never play a match between them.'

Tarun Vijay's 'racist' remark rocks Parliament

Tarun Vijay's 'racist' remark rocks Parliament

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge wondered whether the people from South India were not Indian citizens.

'Allegations of me making racist remarks about the Bengali community are baseless'

'Allegations of me making racist remarks about the Bengali community are baseless'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Delhi skipper Gautam Gambhir has dismissed Manoj Tiwary's allegations that he made racist comments against the Bengali community and Sourav Ganguly as a "figment of imagination", saying the Bengal captain should concentrate on his game rather than making sensational claims.

Real fans charged of racist remarks

Real fans charged of racist remarks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

A section of crowd shouted monkey noises at Levante's two coloured players during the weekend game that Real Madrid won 2-0.

Not my intention to hurt Arab-Israeli sentiments: Netanyahu on racist remarks

Not my intention to hurt Arab-Israeli sentiments: Netanyahu on racist remarks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Netanyahu has apologised to Israel's Arab citizens for racist remarks he made during last week's parliamentary election.

Shocking! Pak captain Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks

Shocking! Pak captain Sarfraz Ahmed's racist remarks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed could find himself in trouble

'Sex worker, sell momos': NE women face racial abuse in Delhi

'Sex worker, sell momos': NE women face racial abuse in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh living in Delhi allege they were subjected to racial slurs and harassment by their neighbors following a minor dispute over dust from an AC installation.

Racist remarks embarrassed us: New Zealand PM

Racist remarks embarrassed us: New Zealand PM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has said that the 'racist' comments made by one of the country's TV presenters about New Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has embarrassed his country. Key said that TV host Paul Henry's "poorly designed humour has ended up embarrassing New Zealand. For that I am regretful." The TVNZ breakfast host mocked the name of Sheila Dikshit by repeatedly calling her "Dick-sh*t" and claimed that her name was 'so appropriate'.

Giriraj Singh makes racist remark on 'white-skinned' Sonia; then regrets it

Giriraj Singh makes racist remark on 'white-skinned' Sonia; then regrets it

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Modi's minister Singh has stirred a controversy saying that it was the colour of Sonia Gandhi's skin that made her the Congress chief.

 South African MP racist remarks spark row

South African MP racist remarks spark row

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Former Indian-origin anti-apartheid sports administrators in South Africa have strongly condemned the racist statement of a ruling party MP, who had said the country's Olympic body was "full of whites and Indians" who lack vision.

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

One Battle After Another touches on big ideas like racism, immigration, abuse of power, identity, and parenthood without turning preachy, observes Mayur Sanap.

Bumrah and Pant apologised to me: Bavuma

Bumrah and Pant apologised to me: Bavuma

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma revealed that he received an apology from Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant for an offensive comment during the Kolkata Test.

Zimbabwe's repeat offender Vermeulen banned for racist remarks

Zimbabwe's repeat offender Vermeulen banned for racist remarks

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Zimbabwe have banned controversial batsman Mark Vermeulen from all cricket activities for what the board described as "repulsive remarks that reflect racism, prejudice and plain ignorance".

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

In an Instagram post by Esha, Iwobi was called 'gorilla'.

1 held for racially aggravated rape of Sikh woman in UK

1 held for racially aggravated rape of Sikh woman in UK

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The United Kingdom police investigating a racially aggravated sexual assault of a Sikh woman have arrested a man on suspicion of rape.

'Dehradun Police Wanted To Protect The Killers'

'Dehradun Police Wanted To Protect The Killers'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

'The worst part is that after the attack on December 9, the Dehradun police refused to register an FIR for the murder.'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'

How can a CM make racist remarks, asks BJP

How can a CM make racist remarks, asks BJP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The Congress party is facing serious flak for Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla's reported remarks about he being a victim of racism himself in India, during a conference in Singapore on June 25.

NYC settles with desi professor for racist remark

NYC settles with desi professor for racist remark

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

New York City has settled a case by Ravi Shankar, associate professor of English and poet-in-residence, Central Connecticut State University, for wrongful arrest and detention last year.