The Eiffel Tower has been at the centre of a major controversy after staff went on strike over allegations that female employees were sidelined during a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation. Staff representatives allege that some women were asked to leave their posts, while others were reportedly replaced by male colleagues. They also claim female employees were instructed to avoid certain areas while the delegation was present.

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has once again landed at the centre of a social media storm after sharing a strongly worded Instagram post targeting what she described as "westernized Indian women" and questioning the idea of "fake independence." Days after her viral comments on Gen Z and protest culture sparked widespread debate, Kangana returned with another controversial message, arguing that independence and freedom must be earned through responsibility and accountability. In her post, she praised women who make difficult and unconventional life choices while taking full responsibility for them, contrasting them with those she claimed seek the appearance of independence without earning it. One of the most controversial parts of her post was the use of the phrase "gutter chap," which immediately drew sharp reactions online and reignited political and social debate. WATCH