A controversy has erupted after Mohamed Yunus, a sub-editor at The Hindu, allegedly used abusive language against India Today journalist Akshita Nandagopal on social media over her coverage of the November 10 Delhi blast near the Red Fort.
The incident began after Nandagopal posted an update on X stating that a “blast has taken place right outside the Red Fort, opposite a temple.”
Blast has taken place right outside the Red Fort, opposite a temple https://t.co/AUiGxYdB8a pic.twitter.com/GPIX8L13YZ
— Akshita Nandagopal (@Akshita_N) November 10, 2025
In response, Kabali wrote, “What an absolute piece of dogshit this woman is,” prompting widespread outrage from journalists and social media users.
Nandagopal reacted to the remark, saying, “The language used here speaks volumes of the kind of person he is.”
The language used here speaks volumes of the kind of person he is https://t.co/868hkgib9q
— Akshita Nandagopal (@Akshita_N) November 11, 2025
Her post quickly gained traction online, with several users calling out the alleged misogynistic and unprofessional language used by a journalist associated with one of India’s leading national dailies.
Critics accused The Hindu of failing to uphold basic standards of newsroom conduct, especially given the public visibility of its editorial staff. Many demanded that the organisation issue a statement condemning the remarks and take disciplinary action against the employee.
This man must be treating women of his family like dogshit, like most of his community does. Hence he feels comfortable to call @Akshita_N the same. If she’s factually incorrect (which she’s not), correct her. No wonder hes employed by the commie jihadist rag @the_hindu. https://t.co/qqZMIUcqoH
— IndianCentrist (@Centrist_I) November 12, 2025
All education and civility comes to naught, when the brain is anchored in the K00ran. Education brings no change in a galeej thulukkan’s mindset. https://t.co/lGbwJp1ZV0
— अभिषेक शर्मा 🇮🇳 (@AbhiShankara_10) November 12, 2025
I hope he doesn’t treat the women of his organization this way.@nistula @suhasinih https://t.co/UJyG4geBlp pic.twitter.com/zcTj1T2gh6
— Avatans Kumar 🕉 (@avatans) November 11, 2025
As of now, The Hindu has not issued an official response to the incident.
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