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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Banned tobacco products seized in Ulhasnagar, one arrested
Thane (PTI): Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized banned tobacco products valued at more than Rs 5 lakh following a raid in the Ulhasnagar area of Thane district, an official said on Saturday.
The operation was conducted on the premises late Wednesday night near Shahad gate, based on a complaint filed by officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a police officer said, adding that a police team found a large consignment of contraband from different brands, stocked for illegal sale.
The arrested accused has been identified as Arbaz Nasir Khan (26). Two other suspects have been named as wanted in the case, and a hunt has been launched to nab them.
The seized tobacco products are valued at approximately Rs 5,05,658.
An FIR has been registered at the Ulhasnagar police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of FDA regulations.
