India's PM Modi jokingly called political opponents "noobs" during a gaming event, sparking a political conflict.

India's Prime Minister Narendi Modi sparked a political row when he jokingly referred to political opponents as "noobs" during a meeting with top Indian online gamers. The term "noob" is commonly used in the gaming community to describe someone who is new or unskilled at a game. Modi's comment led ruling BJP members to taunt the opposition, intensifying the political row.