Google sparked controversy after posting a celebratory message following India’s Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh. The now-deleted post, captioned “Aaj neend acchi aayegi 💙“, led to accusations of bias, with critics questioning whether the search giant is truly neutral.
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This incident reignites debates over Google’s alleged Indian favoritism, including claims of search result manipulation. A report by Asia Times suggested Google’s algorithms favor Indian nationalist narratives, especially in regional conflicts like Bangladesh.
With growing concerns over impartiality, Google faces pressure to maintain its credibility as a global search platform.