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US' TikTok-Style Iran War Clips Spark Backlash For Trivialising Conflict

The Trump administration's war messaging has taken an unconventional turn with TikTok-style videos that fuse real missile strikes on Iran with scenes from Hollywood blockbusters and video games. The result has left former defence officials and lawmakers scandalised, with critics accusing the White House of turning warfare into spectacle. Across its social media platforms, the administration has pushed out high-energy clips that cut between actual explosions in Iran and footage of action heroes, gaming sequences, and even hard-hitting football moments.  The tone has drawn sharp backlash, including from a senior cleric in the US Catholic Church, who argued that such content reduces the gravity of real conflict to entertainment. The videos borrow heavily from pop culture, with snippets from "Braveheart", "Superman", "Top Gun", "Breaking Bad", and "Iron Man" woven into visuals believed to depict the Iran campaign.  In one edit, a ca...

All in One Monster: Galaxy M17e 5G Packs Serious Power for Everyday Users

If you have been waiting for a smartphone that delivers strong everyday performance, Samsung may have something interesting for you. The new Galaxy M17e 5G is built for users who want smooth scrolling, long battery life and reliable durability in one package. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is an all-in-one monster and focuses on features that actually affect your daily experience. Here is what you should know. Smooth Scrolling Takes Centre Stage The first thing Samsung wants you to notice is the display experience. The Galaxy M17e 5G comes with a 6.7-inch HD+ display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. That means when you scroll through Instagram, switch between apps or play games, everything feels noticeably more fluid. It truly is segment's smoothest smartphone, and the 120Hz refresh rate plays a big role. If you spend hours watching reels, browsing or gaming, you will notice the difference. The phone feels smooth and quick in everyday use. If your current phone still runs at 60Hz,...

'Only Simple Flag-Hoisting': Pak Cancels Republic Day Parade Amid Oil Crisis

Pakistan has cancelled its military parade and ceremonial events that were scheduled for March 23, the country's Republic Day. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office announced on Tuesday. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of a crisis that has been triggered due to disruptions in oil supply because of the ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran. "In light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the austerity measures announced by the government, it has been decided that the Pakistan Day parade scheduled for March 23 and all associated ceremonies will not be held," the statement read. The statement mentioned that instead of an elaborate celebration, there will be a simple flag-hoisting ceremony. "All ministries, divisions and departments are directed to observe the occasion with simplicity and dignity, so that despite limited ceremonies, the importance of the day and its true message remain preserved," the statement added. In March, Shar...

String Of Exits In Assam Raises Poll Stakes For Congress, Priyanka Gandhi

The departure of Assam Congress leaders Bhupen Borah and now Pradyut Bordoloi, which has added to the challenges of the Congress ahead of the state election, has sparked an internal debate in the state unit on why the party's senior leaders could not prevent it. While many question the role of the state party chief, others question how such an event could transpire under the watch of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Sources close to her have pointed out that the senior leader has been serving as the Chairperson of the Screening Committee and her role has been limited to the selection of candidates.  Bordoloi, often called Shashi Tharoor of the northeast for his erudition, resigned from his Lok Sabha seat yesterday and is now set to contest the assembly elections on a BJP ticket. He is the last in a long line of leaders from Assam Congress who have made a beeline for the BJP since Himanta Biswa Sarma changed camp.  Though Bordoloi has said his decision was the result of a slow estrang...

China, Pak Developing Nuclear Missiles That Put US Within Range: Intel Chief

US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, presenting the intelligence community's 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, said that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are the most significant nuclear threats to the United States.  While testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, Gabbard said, "The intelligence community assesses that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan have been researching and developing an array of novel, advanced, or traditional missile delivery systems, with nuclear and conventional payloads, that put our homeland within range." Gabbard said that China and Russia are developing advanced delivery systems that are capable of penetrating or bypassing US missile defences.  "North Korea's ICBMs can already reach US soil, and it is committed to expanding its nuclear arsenal," she added. The intel chief highlighted that North Korea is deepening its ties with Russia and China, a shifting alignment she suggested...

SKY Apologised To NZ Star, Told Arshdeep This After T20 WC Final Clash

India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he personally apologised to New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell after he was hit by an Arshdeep Singh throw during the recent World Cup final as he wanted to set an example of good leadership. Arshdeep was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point by the ICC for throwing the ball that hit Mitchell on his pads. The pacer did not immediately apologise which prompted Mitchell to confront him, leading to an intervention by Suryakumar and the on-field umpires. Arshdeep eventually issued a public apology and the two players shook hands at the end of the match that India won by 96 runs to retain the trophy. Asked about the aggression on display in that moment during a podcast interview with PTI Videos, Suryakumar made light of the incident. "Heat of the moment mein kabhi kabhi ho jaata hai (It happens in the heat of the moment sometimes). At that time you don't fully understand what is happening. But late...

Induction Cooking vs Infrared: What Is Similar, What Is Different

If you have been thinking about adding an electric cooktop to your kitchen, you have probably already run into the induction versus infrared question. Both sit behind a flat glass surface, both run on electricity, and both look almost identical on a kitchen counter. But they work in completely different ways, and for Indian cooking specifically (everything from a high-heat tadka to a slow-cooked dal, a deep-fry in a kadhai to a Phulka on a tawa), the differences matter a lot more than they would for a kitchen that mostly does pasta and scrambled eggs. Here is a proper breakdown of what each cooktop actually does, how it handles the demands of Indian cooking, and which one makes more sense for your home. How They Work: The Fundamental Difference This is the part most people skip, but it explains everything else. An induction cooktop does not generate heat in the cooktop surface itself. Instead, it uses electromagnetic energy to generate heat directly inside the base of the cookwar...

Man Jumps From 23rd Floor With 2-Year-Old Daughter In Arms At Noida High-Rise

A private school operator allegedly jumped from the 23rd floor of a residential building with his two-year-old daughter in his arms here on Monday, killing both, police said. Police said Rahul Vijayran (35), from Delhi's Nangloi area, lived in Tower 9 of the residential society, but he jumped from another tower, which makes the case suspicious. According to Vijayran's family members, he had lost his sight in one eye after contracting coronavirus during the COVID-19 pandemic and was distressed due to this. The incident took place at a housing society in Sector 102 around 7.30 am. On Monday morning, while Neetu Dahiya was cooking at home, her husband Vijayran took their daughter Vamika to play in the society park. He later went to the 23rd floor of Tower 5 and allegedly jumped with his child, police said. Upon hearing commotion, when Neetu went out, she found a man and a girl lying on the ground in a pool of blood. Residents took the two to a private hospital, where doctors d...

Yash Dayal Marries Content Creator Shweta Pundir In Private Ceremony - See Pics

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Yash Dayal reportedly married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony in February 2026. According to HT City, the wedding took place on February 4 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh with only family members and a handful of relatives in attendance. Dayal has not made any official announcement regarding his wedding but Shweta shared a reel featuring both of them on her Instagram account. Dayal was part of the RCB team that won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2025 and will take part in the competition once again this year. Shweta is a social media influencer and vlogger from Delhi with more than 587,000 followers on the social media platform Instagram. She worked as a broadcaster for the International Legends League. : Yash Dayal secretly married content creator Shweta Pundir on 4 February in the presence of only their family members. pic.twitter.com/cLG20s0kxn —(@rushiii_12) March 15, 2026 Meanwhile, a new heavyweight has ente...

Indian-German Couple Reveals Why They Chose To Move From Germany To India

An Indian-German couple recently opened up about their decision to leave Germany and move to India, stating that life in the European nation had become "too comfortable" and they were moving in circles. "Life started running on autopilot," the man, Deepesh Patel, wrote in an Instagram post, explaining that they craved a challenge and an opportunity to grow. The couple felt that their life in Germany was too predictable and lacked excitement. They also wanted to experience personal transformation. "We didn't leave Germany because of the cold weather or the strict bureaucracy (although, we admit, there were moments when those things tested our patience)," the caption of the post read. "Ironically, we left because life had become too comfortable. Germany gave us financial stability, social security, and a sense of ease. But over time, our lives started running on autopilot. Days felt repetitive, and it seemed like we were moving in circles." A...

"More Than An Hour For 6.5 km": Bengaluru Man Highlights City's Traffic Chaos

A Bengaluru resident has captured the attention of social media users by highlighting the commuting struggles within the city. Pankaj Huria shared a video on Instagram showing himself stuck in traffic, illustrating the painfully slow pace of his journey to work. In the video, Huria explains that he left his home for the office, a distance of just 6.5 kilometers, at 9:15 am. Despite spending over half an hour on the road, his vehicle had barely moved due to the heavy traffic. He then pans the camera to his car's infotainment screen, which is running Google Maps. The screen indicates that he still has approximately 4.4 kilometers left to cover, with an estimated arrival time of 10:16 am. This implies that completing the short distance of 6.5 kilometers could take over an hour. Watch Video Here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pankaj Huria (@pankaj.huria.1209) Expressing his frustration, Huria remarks that taking over an ...

Jay Shah's Declaration On India's T20 WC Win: "Team India Means Victory"

Likening India's current winning streak to the unstoppable Australian teams of the past, ICC chairman Jay Shah stated on Saturday that the name Team India is now a definitive marker of triumph in world cricket. The Indian men's team recently became the first side to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title, beating New Zealand in a one-sided final in Ahmedabad. In November, the women's side won their maiden World Cup. Reflecting on India's presence in the global game, Shah said during a private awards function, "Just as there was a time when Australia meant victory, today, Team India means victory. That has become the reality now." Shah, who served as the BCCI secretary before moving to the ICC, was honoured for his exceptional contribution to sports. He dedicated the award to athletes for their hard work on the field. "I would like to dedicate this award to all the athletes, especially the women athletes who are working hard on the field," Shah s...

Kuldeep Yadav Marries Vanshika Chaddha In Dreamy Mussoorie Wedding. See Pics

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav tied the knot with his childhood friend, Vanshika Chaddha, on Saturday in the hill station of Mussoorie. The ceremony was attended by several current and former cricketers, including Kuldeep's 2026 T20 World Cup-winning teammates Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh . Social media was flooded with pictures and videos from the couple's festivities, following their private engagement last year. In one viral clip, Kuldeep and Vanshika are seen walking hand-in-hand as pyrotechnics lit up the background. India spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika Chadha have tied the knot, and their first wedding photos are now going viral on social media. #cricket #india #hindu pic.twitter.com/DU9V0o6U4q — Harish J (@harishj12) March 14, 2026 Kuldeep and Vanshika's wedding was hosted at the Welcomhotel The Savoy, which was reportedly reserved for several days to accommodate the guests and festivities.  "So happy you've found your forever love. Cheers to a be...