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

The Centre has questioned Meta over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message to students during a high-level meeting with senior company executives. According to reports, Meta described the takedown as an "erroneous" removal and clarified the circumstances behind the incident. Reports also say Mark Zuckerberg apologised for issues related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and operational errors on the platform. The government also raised concerns over online safety, content moderation and compliance with Indian regulations. Sources further indicated that if Meta fails to address these concerns, the government may consider reviewing the company's Safe Harbour protection under the Information Technology Act.