Pawan Khera’s response to Jaishankar’s ‘dalal’ remark goes viral, netizens call it hilarious
New Delhi: A video of Congress leader Pawan Khera responding to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s “dalal” remark during a television interview has gone viral on social media, with several users calling it hilarious.
The issue traces back to Jaishankar’s recent remarks during a discussion on global conflicts, where he said India is not a “dalal nation” and does not act as a go-between in international matters including the situation involving Iran.
In an interview with a news anchor, Pawan Khera was asked about Jaishankar’s statement. During the exchange, the anchor suggested that countries like Pakistan may act as mediators due to their ties with Iran.
Khera countered this by saying India’s relationship with Iran goes back thousands of years and questioned the comparison. When the anchor referred to Jaishankar’s “not a dalal” remark, Khera responded by bringing up Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged diplomatic outreach during the Russia-Ukraine war.
He asked whether India was acting as a “dalal” at that time, referring to claims that Modi had played a role in easing tensions during the conflict.
The exchange gained attention after a particular moment in the interview, where the anchor appeared briefly taken aback following Khera’s response. That portion of the clip has been widely shared across platforms.
THIS IS HILARIOUS 🍿
— Ankit Mayank (@mr_mayank) March 27, 2026
Journalist — Pakistan has a long history with Iran, so it's okay if they act as mediators
Pawan Khera — What are you saying? India has a longer history with Iran, like thousands of years long
Journalist — But FM Jaishankar said we are not ‘Dalal’
PK — So… pic.twitter.com/m8eUPpSkwf
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Karnataka govt clears funds for 2027 Mahamastakabhisheka in Karkala
Udupi (Karnataka), Mar 27 (PTI): The Karnataka government has approved financial assistance for infrastructure development in connection with the upcoming Mahamastakabhisheka in Karkala.
Mahamastakabhisheka is a major festival marked by the grand anointing of the 57-foot monolithic statue of Lord Gommateshwara (Bahubali).
Held once every 12 years, this ancient ritual draws millions of devotees.
Speaking to PTI, Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar said that Rs 50 lakh has been sanctioned for the construction of a viewing platform (attalige), of which Rs 37.50 lakh will be released in the first instalment.
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In addition, the government has cleared a total grant of around Rs 1.59 crore in the 2025–27 budget, under a special case, to provide essential facilities for the festival. Of this, 75 per cent of the amount will be released in the initial phase.
Kumar said the funds were approved following a request to ensure adequate infrastructure for the grand event, which is scheduled to be held in 2027.
