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Iran Trolls Trump With Akshay Kumar Meme Ahead of US Midterm Elections: What’s the Joke?

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Iran’s embassy used an Akshay Kumar meme to mock Trump as US-Iran tensions rise, a US drone row unfolds near the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices cross $100. Iran’s Embassy in Tunisia has taken a swipe at US President Donald Trump amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The embassy shared a meme featuring Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. The post came after Iran claimed it had captured a US underwater drone near the entrance of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Mocking Trump, the embassy wrote: “Lost an underwater [drone]. Oil is nearing $100. Elections are coming. How’s it going, Trump?” The post quickly drew attention on social media. Users reacted to the meme, the escalating US-Iran confrontation and the possible impact of the conflict on global oil prices. Social Media Users React To Iran’s Trump Taunt The Akshay Kumar meme sparked several reactions online. One user said, “Bro using Akshay Kumar to mock pedophile trumpet.” Another person wrote, “Hey broda, Don’...
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Delhi-NCR International Airport flooded amid heavy rains, passengers stranded

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Following the rain in Delhi-NCR, images of waterlogging have emerged in several areas. Parts of the international airport were also flooded. Rain that began in the afternoon on Friday, September 4th, in the national capital, Delhi, caused waterlogging outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Passengers were distressed during this time. Dark clouds had been hovering over the NCR since morning, and Delhi is experiencing heavy rain. The Meteorological Department had predicted rain in the NCR today. The airport was so flooded that the arrivals section had to be closed for a while. Passengers who were leaving faced difficulties. Arriving passengers and workers said it had been years since such conditions had been experienced. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow alert' for thunderstorms and rain. Following the rain, some parts of the city were waterlogged. A major waterlogging problem has arisen near Subroto Park. Heavy rain in Gurugram too Gurugram also experi...
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BCCI shuts down Rohit Sharma retirement rumours: Don't give fodder to speculation

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Rohit Sharma's ODI future was expected to be discussed at the BCCI review meeting, but secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed retirement speculation, saying the former captain is playing superbly and remains an important option for India. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia urged against feeding speculation over Rohit Sharma's future, saying the former captain is "playing superbly" and making it clear that there is no immediate threat to his place in India's ODI squad. "Rohit Sharma is playing superbly. No need to give fodder to speculation," Saikia said after the high-level review meeting of the Indian cricket board in Mumbai on Thursday, September 3. The meeting was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir, ODI captain Shubman Gill, captain of the T20I side Shreyas Iyer, BCCI president Mithun Manhas and secretary Saikia. Interestingly, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, whose tenure is set to end in October this year, did not atten...
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Supreme Court Cancels All FIRs Against CJP Protesters, Criminal Antecedents Only Exception

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  In a big relief for the student protesters who faced FIRs after the July 20 Cockroach Janata Party protests, the Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed all the FIRs filed against protesters between July 20 and 25, except those with criminal antecedents. The court directed that all the cases filed against students in all states and union territories will stand quashed. After the Supreme Court's big move, the CJP called off its proposed September 5 march in Delhi. The court order came after Centre's assurance that the cases filed against protesters regarding the July 20 CJP protest will be withdrawn and no new cases will be filed in the future regarding the same protest. The Court has however allowed the Delhi Police to pursue one FIR against 2,873 individuals who were present in the Jantar Mantar protests as they had serious criminal antecedents. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das told the top court that after Centre's positive response and the top court's decision, the group has d...
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BJP Eyes Jailed MP Amritpal Singh's Turf, Bets Big on Punjab's Rural Vote

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The battle is not simply BJP versus Amritpal Singh on ideology. It is a contest over who gets to define the aspirations and anxieties of rural Punjab. The BJP's decision to take its political battle deep into rural Punjab is setting up an unlikely contest. The party plans to take on Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh head on in a battle for the rural vote that could prove decisive in the 2027 Assembly elections. Sources say the BJP has conveyed to the Akalis that they should hold back their campaign in rural areas, as the BJP itself wants to build a direct rural footprint rather than remain dependent on the Shiromani Akali Dal for access to the villages. The strategy marks a significant shift in Punjab politics. Having traditionally relied on the Akalis for its rural outreach, the BJP is now preparing to sell its own political proposition to the village voter. Drugs are emerging as one of the central planks of that strategy, with the party planning anti-drug yatras across all 117...
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Punjab Maha Hartal Update: Maha Hartal in Punjab on 27 August; Will buses, roads, railways, schools remain closed or not?

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  Let us tell you that during this time, government institutions will remain closed. Although there will not be a traffic jam, those traveling by bus may also face a lot of inconvenience. Government employees in Punjab are going on a mass strike tomorrow to press for their demands. The strike is expected to cause a lot of disruption in government work in the state. Let us tell you that government institutions will remain closed during this period. Although there will not be a traffic jam, those traveling by buses may also face a lot of inconvenience.  * All government offices will remain closed * OPD services in government hospitals will remain closed. * Emergency services will remain operational. * PRTC and PEPSU bus services will remain suspended. * Private buses will operate * Markets will remain open * Road traffic will continue as normal. Government services will be affected due to the mass strike, although emergency health services will continue, and markets will remain ...
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Five members of the same family hanged themselves; the room had been closed for three days; a horrifying scene was revealed when the window was opened.

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Andhra Pradesh Srisailam Family Suicide: The death of five members of the same family at a private pilgrim lodge in Srisailam in Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh created a sensation. Andhra Pradesh Srisailam Family Suicide: The death of five members of a family at a private pilgrim lodge in Srisailam, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, has caused a sensation. The family members are said to be residents of Battalapalli village in the Sri Sathya Sai district. They had reached Srisailam by auto-rickshaw on the 28th of last month and rented a room in a lodge. Police have initially investigated financial difficulties and heavy debt as possible reasons and are investigating further. The family did not leave the room for three days. It was reported that the family members initially went out daily and returned to the lodge for meals. However, no one left the room for three consecutive days. The lodge manager became suspicious after a foul smell emanated from the room. He tried to look inside...
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