New Delhi: President Drupadi Murmu on Wednesday participated in a self-examination exercise for Census 2027 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, according to the President’s Office.The office said in a post onVice President CP Radhakrishnan also filled up the self-enumeration form for Census 2027 online at the Vice President’s residence on Wednesday, according to an official statement.The Vice President urged residents to participate in the self-registration process and submit their household details online through the official portal within the time notified by their respective states and union territories.Prime Minister Narendra Modi He also completed his self-census as the first phase of the 2027 census began on Wednesday.federal minister of interior Amit Shah He also said on Wednesday that he had filled out a self-enumeration form for his place of residence in Delhi as part of the “housing count” process that marks the start of the first phase of the 2027 census.He said the exercise will play an important role in accelerating India’s development process and help ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach every citizen effectively.The 15-day self-count window for New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment areas began on Wednesday. For Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) areas, the self-census will be conducted from May 1 to May 15.As per the census schedule, the door-to-door registration drive will be conducted in two 30-day windows, namely from April 16 to May 15 in areas under NDMC and Delhi Cantonment and from May 16 to June 15 in areas under MCD.The 2027 census will be conducted in two phases. The first phase is called the house listing and housing census, and the second phase is the census.
‘Not just the Straits, but also the gays in Hormuz’: Strange comments from ‘No King’ protesters go viral | World News
On March 29, 2026, “No King” protests swept the United States and parts of Western Europe, attracting thousands of people to oppose President Trump’s foreign policy, especially the escalation of tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Organizers define it as a movement for democracy, peace and civil rights. Presumably, for someone, it is all of these things. For street interviewer Lionel, known online as No Cap On God (@Nocapongod_), it’s also an opportunity to ask some very simple questions. The answer that followed was shared by everyone from regular Twitter users to Ted Cruz.
from ‘Homosexuals in Hormuz ‘Iran supports LGBT’ claim: Wild comment goes viral
On the face of it, Lionel’s opening strategy was ridiculous. He approached a protester and asked if it was “a little homophobic” that the world’s attention was focused on the Strait of Hormuz instead of gay people in Hormuz.Protesters immediately agreed. Completely. Without hesitation.“Yes, I agree. Yes, of course,” she said, before launching into a thoughtful explanation that “historically, gay people have been severely discriminated against, and that’s wrong on so many levels. Even in war.”To be clear: Homosexuals do not exist in Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a truly important waterway, through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil supplies pass. It has been at the center of U.S.-Iran tensions for months. There are no gays in Hormuz. They were not treated unfairly. They are a pun.Protesters did not appear to consider this possibility. Instead, she called for government reforms and public education to address this fictitious crisis and address real geopolitical issues with the same conviction.Impressively, Lionel kept a straight face throughout. Whether the same is true for the Strait of Hormuz is less certain.If the first protester set the tone, a male ally who identified himself as straight upped the ante significantly.After learning of the plight of homosexuals in Hormuz (which was not true), he declared that he was constitutionally and morally obligated to take action.“I’m a man of integrity. I’m an ally, man,” he said, with the serious tone of someone who has announced his intention to run for office. “They are going to the Strait of Hormuz, but they are not willing to protect the gay people in Hormuz. That’s not cool. “At one point during the interview, a small group began chanting: “Free the gays in Hormuz! Gays will refuse to allow themselves to be left behind!”The slogan was apparently spontaneous. This is obviously sincere. Apparently, no one involved thought to ask where exactly the gays in Hormuz were, what they needed to get rid of, or whether they had been consulted about it.The ally also offered to suggest that the region “will definitely turn into an island of fire,” a suggestion that hints at a level of urban planning optimism rare in Middle Eastern foreign policy discussions.
People at anti-war protests call Iran a feminist paradise
Lionel then turned his attention to a man waving an Iranian flag and asked him what he thought of the United States’ complicated relationship with Tehran.“I think America hates them because Iran is so feminist,” the man explained.One companion enthusiastically agreed, adding, “There’s no place like Iran,” which is America, where women can drive, vote, be seen in public without a mandatory dress code, and seek legal recourse without the permission of a male guardian.In contrast, Iran is currently one of the most restrictive countries on the planet regarding women’s rights. The country has seen years of protests by Iranian women demanding basic freedoms, often met with brutal repression. The Women, Life, Freedom movement that emerged after the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 remains one of the most important feminist uprisings of modern times. None of this appears to be the message protesters are encountering.The conversation didn’t stop there.When Lionel asked about LGBT rights in Iran, a nearby protester said Ayatollah Khamenei was “very pro-LGBT” and there was even internal discussion about the next supreme leader being a “homosexual.”Background: Homosexuality is illegal in Iran and punishable by death. The Islamic Republic has executed individuals for same-sex relationships. As far as anyone knows, the Ayatollah has not expressed pro-LGBT sentiments. No one fought back. No one checked the facts. Lionel just moved on to the next question.
Guillotine part (non-violent part)
Perhaps the most structurally interesting part of the interview was when Lionel asked a particularly energetic protester what he thought should happen to his political opponents.Protesters have ideas.Donald Trump will be the first, he said. Stephen Miller was second. However, the guillotine should be intentionally blunted before use so that the miller can “warm up.” Ivanka Trump was mentioned. Eric Trump was mentioned. Melania Trump received partial probation with unspecified conditions. Discussions about who would use what blade specifications in what order went on for a surprisingly long time, culminating with the protester affirming without irony that he believed in nonviolence.“Yes,” he said when asked directly.It is worth noting that in most philosophical traditions, calling for someone to be executed by guillotine and believing in nonviolence are considered mutually exclusive positions. This protester seems to have found a way to hold both at the same time, which is either a remarkable feat of cognitive flexibility or a sign that the issue has not been adequately addressed.Lionel did not point this out. He thanked the man and moved on.
Venezuela, Cuba and China Fan Club
Elsewhere at the protests, a series of separate conversations about preferred systems of government were taking place, notably all taking place at an event in a country that allows such conversations to take place freely in public.One protester said she admired China’s political system because Chinese citizens enjoy health care, housing and education. When Lionel asked her if she was willing to sacrifice some democracy for these interests, she responded that the United States was not very democratic anymore, pointing to the arrests of activists as proof.She then simultaneously mentions that she is a lesbian and would not date a capitalist. These two facts are connected only by proximity, but together they paint a portrait of a person with very clear values, and one who seems comfortable narrowing her dating pool significantly.Another protester defended Cuba and Venezuela, arguing that if socialism was destined to fail, the United States should allow these countries to fail naturally. Without apparent self-awareness, he noted that he worked for a company and had recently spent $16 on a salad at Sweetgreen. His proposed solution: The government should simply serve salads.Depending on your economic politics, this is either a radical reimagining of the welfare state or a very expensive way to lunch.
Complications in Venezuela
The protests, which Lionel seemed to navigate with the practiced ease of a man who is no longer surprised by anything, also included a group of Venezuelan demonstrators who were there to protest the Maduro regime, a stance that brought them into direct conflict with nearby communist contingents.One protester declared, “Those Venezuelans are traitors,” while real Venezuelans demonstrated just meters away, demanding the liberation of their country from a government the protester seemed to admire.The irony of calling people traitors for opposing an authoritarian government that oppresses them while attending a protest against authoritarianism was not remarked upon by anyone present.Lionel moved on.
What does this actually tell us?
Frankly, it’s easy, and tempting, to view this video purely as comedy. Objectively speaking, this is very interesting. The Hymn of the Homosexuals of Hormuz is itself a piece of accidental performance art that no satirist could have scripted.But there is definitely something worth studying behind it.These are not fringe characters. They were ordinary people who showed up, presumably with good intentions, to protest something they felt strongly about. The problem is that “feeling strongly” and “knowing what you’re talking about” are completely different things. Protesters who can’t find the Strait of Hormuz on a map are passionate about foreign policy. Protesters who believe Iran is a feminist utopia are marching for women’s rights. Protesters who called for the guillotine confirmed their belief in nonviolence.This disconnect is not unique to one side of the political spectrum. Street interviews conducted at any major protest, of any ideological stripe, will tend to yield a certain percentage of people who are more concerned with the energy of the movement than with its specific details. What makes Lionel’s footage so worth sharing is the unique style of false confidence it displays, the complete absence of doubt, even while agreeing that a fictional waterway is oppressed.Ted Cruz shared this video. Britt Hume called similar shots “priceless.” The right flexes its muscles.
Lionel and the Art of Silence
What makes No Cap On God’s interview style particularly effective, and particularly damaging, is what he doesn’t do.He doesn’t argue. He doesn’t correct. He didn’t giggle visibly, and he didn’t editorialize. He simply asks the next question in the same flat, sincere tone, creating a space for people to confidently fill the silence with whatever they believe to be true. In its own way, it’s a masterclass in letting a subject reveal itself exactly on its own terms.Hormuz’s gay bits work not because Lionel has set a trap, but because there is no need for a trap. He made a ridiculous point, and his interviewees took it sincerely, elaborated on it, chanted it, and pledged to support it.At the same time, the Strait of Hormuz remains a real geopolitical flashpoint with real consequences for global oil supplies, regional stability and the lives of people, including LGBT people living under an Iranian government that some protesters describe as progressive.Homosexuals in Hormuz could not be reached for comment.They don’t exist.
‘It’s a new world…’: Top Trump lawyer John Saul clashes with Judge Roberts over birthright citizenship
Trump’s top lawyer, deputy attorney general John SauerChief Justice John Roberts got into a heated argument Wednesday during a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship. Before Justice Roberts interjected, the 51-year-old argued that there was a “new world.”
John Saul vs Justice Roberts
“This is a new world where billions of people are now just a flight away from the United States,” Sauer said.
Chief Roberts quickly responded to Saul, saying: “It’s a new world, but the constitution is the same”
Saul further added that “no one knows for sure,” referring to the scope of “birth tourism.”
Read more: Trump claims Iran has asked for ceasefire: ‘Will consider when Strait of Hormuz opens’
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments over Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship for children born illegally or temporarily in the United States.
Trump signed the birthright citizenship order on Jan. 20, 2025, the first day of his second term, as part of his Republican administration’s broad crackdown on immigration. The president attended Wednesday’s hearing.
Government defends restrictions on citizenship
Sauer’s argument focuses on the concepts of allegiance and permanent residence. He told the court that the citizenship clause of the Fourteenth Amendment was never intended to apply broadly to all individuals born on U.S. soil.
The provision, he explained, “was passed shortly after the Civil War to grant citizenship to newly freed slaves and their children whose allegiance to the United States had been established by the generations who had settled here.”
He added that it does not “confer citizenship to the children of temporary visitors or illegal aliens who do not have such allegiance.”
Sauer also insisted that Trump’s executive order “only applies to the future.”
Read more: Report says Trump ‘considering withdrawing from NATO’ after allies suffer setback in Iran war
Judge expresses concern over scope
The government’s position, however, was met with resistance from both conservative and liberal judges.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned that the logic behind this argument could have far-reaching implications, suggesting it could allow a future president to strip citizenship from individuals born in the United States years later.
Chief Justice Roberts questioned whether existing exceptions to birthright citizenship, such as those of children of diplomats or foreign invaders, could reasonably be expanded to cover undocumented immigrants. He said it was unclear how those limited examples applied to “an entire class of illegal immigrants.”
He added that he was not sure “how to get such a large group from such a small and special example.”
Justice Neil Gorsuch also raised doubts, noting that there was little historical discussion to support Sauer’s reliance on residence. Justice Elena Kagan echoed those concerns, saying part of the government’s argument was based on “some pretty vague sources.”
Fourteenth Amendment
The debate goes back to the origins of the Fourteenth Amendment. Justice Clarence Thomas questioned whether immigration played any meaningful role in these discussions, asking: “How much of the debate surrounding the 14th Amendment has to do with immigration?”
Opponents of the government’s view point to long-standing precedent. The 1898 Supreme Court decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark established that children born in the United States to foreign parents were citizens.
In that ruling, Justice Horace Gray wrote that the Fourteenth Amendment “affirms the ancient and fundamental rule of citizenship by birth within the territory,” including children born to aliens.
Birth tourism and modern concerns
Chief Justice Roberts also pressed Saul on modern issues such as “birth tourism,” in which individuals travel to the United States to give birth in order for their children to gain citizenship.
Asked about the scale of the problem, Saul acknowledged the uncertainty and said “no one knows for sure” while citing “media estimates.”
What’s at stake?
While birthright citizenship is firmly established in the United States, it remains uncommon globally, with most countries relying on the principle of jus sanguinis, or citizenship based on the nationality of the parents.
(With AP input)
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This is what the human body looks like after surviving a car accident, according to science |
Although modern life has accelerated, the human body has not kept pace. Today, cars often travel at speeds our physiology cannot handle, and when something goes wrong, as so often happens, it’s the body that pays the price.“In the modern world, our bodies are subjected to higher speeds, and when something goes wrong, the body doesn’t have the physiology to absorb the energy,” said Dr. David Logan, road safety Engineers are involved in a high-profile Australian project that aims to visualize this exact problem.The result is “Graham,” not a concept or a diagram, but a full-size graphic designed to answer a hard question: If humans evolved to survive car crashes, what would we actually look like?
Humans born for influence
developed as Transport Accident Commission’s road safety campaign recognizes GrahamThe statue is the product of an unusual collaboration between trauma surgeon Dr Christian Kenfield, accident investigation expert Dr David Logan and Melbourne sculptor Patricia Piccinini. The aim was not to create something futuristic, but to create something anatomically sound, a body shaped entirely by the physics of collisions.
Viewers can also explore Graham online via an interactive 3D platform on the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) website (Meet Graham Project).
The committee described Graham as representative of “the only person capable of surviving on the road,” explaining, “Graham’s physical characteristics were designed to have characteristics that might exist in humans if humans could evolve to withstand the forces involved in a crash. Research has shown that only this human body is capable of handling impacts at the speeds that people are capable of achieving at their own speed without the assistance of a vehicle.”
A body that seems wrong because it works
At first glance, Graham looks almost grotesque: a large, swollen head sitting directly on the torso, with no visible neck; a flat face, an unusually broad chest, and a strange limb structure. However, each of these characteristics corresponds to a specific vulnerability of the human body.His skull is significantly enlarged to absorb impacts and fractures in a controlled manner, much like a helmet. Internally, increased cerebrospinal fluid and strengthened ligaments cushion the brain from the double-impact effects common in collisions.His face was flattened and filled with fatty tissue, eliminating fragile protrusions such as his nose and reducing the likelihood of facial fractures. His eyes are smaller and more sunken, and are protected from damage by debris and blunt objects.Perhaps most strikingly, Graham has no neck. Instead, his rib structure extends upward to support the skull, eliminating one of the body’s most vulnerable points. In real-world car accidents, the neck, which houses the spinal cord, is highly susceptible to whiplash and catastrophic injuries.His torso is barrel-shaped and reinforced with multiple papillae-like structures, which are actually air sac-like cushions embedded between the ribs and are designed to act like biological air sacs, absorbing force and protecting vital organs.
Students at the State Library of Victoria interact with Graham during the launch of the project in 2016 (Meet Graham Project) / Photo: TAC
His skin is thicker and tougher, especially around his arms and joints, reducing the lacerations and nerve damage that occurs when humans instinctively stretch their limbs.Looking further down, Graham’s legs look more like those of an animal than a human. He has hoof-like feet and additional joints, including highly flexible knees that can rotate 360 degrees. Whether inside a car or a struck pedestrian, they enable rapid movement and shock absorption.Extra joints in the lower legs allow for what designers describe as “spring-loaded” movement, similar to that of a deer or kangaroo, increasing the chance of avoiding or softening impacts entirely.Viewers can also explore Graham (Meet Graham Project) Online Through the interactive 3D platform, each feature can be examined in detail.
what did graham want to show
This project does not suggest that humans should or can evolve in this way. Rather, it makes visible the gap between the environments we design and the bodies we inhabit. “Cars are evolving much faster than humans,” said Joe Calafiore, chief executive of the Transport Accident Commission, explaining the thinking behind the campaign. “Graham helps us understand why we need to improve every aspect of our road system to protect ourselves from errors.”Graham (The Graham Meet Project) debuted in 2016 and features an interactive digital platform that allows viewers to explore each of his unusual features in detail, including augmented reality elements and 360-degree views. On top of this, artist Patricia Piccinini created a surreal sculpture of Graham for the Transport Accident Commission, making the concept even more impactful.During its initial rollout, the sculpture toured various locations across Victoria, including public spaces and campuses, taking the road safety message directly to the community. Today, Graham lives permanently in Victoria, Australia, where he continues to serve as a long-term educational tool for the administration of the Transport Accident Commission.Together, the physical sculpture and digital experience reinforce the central message: If surviving a car crash requires a body like Graham’s, then prevention through safer driving, improved infrastructure and better vehicle design remains the only realistic solution.
Watch: Pant giggles after bizarre dismissal in LSG’s first match against DC
New Delhi: Lucknow Supergiants captain Ritha Pant His opening experiment got off to a frustrating start as the Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals in the first match of IPL 2026 on Wednesday, with his innings cut short by the odd outing.The incident occurred in the third over when Mukesh Kumar bowled a full ball, Mitchell Marsh Hit the bowler firmly. Mukesh touched the ball with his fingertips during the follow-up and inadvertently deflected the ball towards the stumps at the non-striker’s end.
Pant retreated too far, far from the crease, with no chance of recovery. He was visibly disappointed and left without waiting for confirmation from the third referee after scoring seven of nine goals.watch:Pant’s early dismissal was a blow to LSG’s strategy as the team chose to promote him to the top in a bold tactical move. The wicket also validated Delhi’s decision to bowl first at the end of the match Axar Patel Won the toss, looking forward to help from the fresh surface.Earlier, Axar explained the call by pointing out that while the data favored the team batting first, it could help the bowlers in the powerplay. Delhi fielded a balanced eleven that included the likes of KL Rahul, David Miller and Kuldeep Yadav, while LSG relied on a strong overseas core including Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Anrich Nortje.What is even more concerning is that Arjun Tendulkar, despite being a member of the LSG team this season, is still absent from the starting lineup and the bench.The game soon swung in Delhi’s favor in the opening encounter as Pant’s gamble backfired early on.
LSG vs DC starting lineup
Lucknow Super Giants (Starting Lineup): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhry, Mohsin KhanMohammad Shami, Anrich Nortje, Prince YadavLucknow Supergiant rush substitutes: Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akshat RaghuvanshiDelhi Capitals (Starting Lineup): KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh KumarDelhi Capitals shock substitutes: Ashutosh Sharma, Ochib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair
Mirza Waheed explores family, loss and the digital abyss
ask: what is this The Origin of “Mariam”& son‘? one: I started thinking about people like Maryam many years ago. You know, 2016-17…the emergence of ISIS and the destruction of Iraq. In those days, you heard these guys on the news all the time...”So-and-so fled to Iraq and went to fight in Syria.” But that’s all you get, there’s no other way to find out any other information about these people… So I started thinking more and more about their families… and I started thinking, who were those people? What kind of people are they? Then I started thinking about a middle-aged woman, with personality, a completely ordinary lower-middle-class career woman, British Indian, who lived a decent life and achieved something despite setbacks. She raised her son, she loved him, and then he disappeared… One of the things I tried to do in the novel is that this is not the son’s story, this is Maryam’s story. This is not a story about radicalization or indoctrination… I wanted to stay with Mariam and explore aspects of her character that relate to her being a woman in London, with her own life, her own thoughts, her own wishes and longings and losses. ask: have so much your business bring out about one young widow suddenly putexist spotlight. one: She’s also in a spotlight of her own making because now she’s starting to have some doubts about herself. So I wanted to explore this idea. What is the role of surveillance, and what is the role of being monitored? Who are the observers in this dynamic? So on the surface this person is looking at her, but at some point she starts looking at herself… “Okay, what have I been doing all these years? Is this really what I’m supposed to be doing? Is this who I am? And it’s a bit of a slippery slope. ask: figure ofJulian become like that voices of many people’s heads today question magic digital world. one: The world of technology is so big, so vast, so all-encompassing that oftentimes… we take what’s given to us. There is very little room left for us to examine, question and scrutinize these things. How to be sure that all of these things are good, correct, and true? …what happens in our world is that we are asked to consume these things that are packaged elsewhere. Whether it is algorithms, whether it is artificial intelligence, whether it is technology tycoons, or a group of capitalists, whether it is a few extremely rich people who can rival the country, everything is top-down... The danger is out there for my generation and perhaps even for future generations… Don’t associate with those people, avoid those people… Now, we can keep our children safe indoors, but the danger has walked in, it hides behind screens in so many ways that we can’t keep an eye on it. And it’s so deep, it’s like a maze. As a parent, and as a person living in this era, this has always been on my mind… How kids are affected, what they become, because you can’t control it… There are a lot of influences happening on the internet. When I say impact, an entire life has been shaped. So I did want to spend time in the novel and try to explore that. Well, what if this guy spends all his time online…she probably keeps him safe…he doesn’t hang out with bad boys, but the question in the novel is: What if I don’t close all these loops? … We’ve seen it happen in real time in our lives. A mass, a large group of people who are influenced, transformed, radicalized, turned into something else, or used for some purpose… We have seen this happen time and time again, whether in India, South Asia, Pakistan, the UK or the West… Someone benefits, whether it’s a corporate tech bro, someone selling cars or miracle drugs, or someone peddling hate, bigotry or bigotry… Q: Today world, Who are you not even taking into account be an individual exist unless you There is one Numbers exist. and it is Such a strange space, Especially for all of us who have ever known a life Before that. one: It’s simpler, but it’s a nicer, softer, kinder world… I do want to look at the dark underbelly of the internet, but I don’t want to write a novel about it either… I want to be with Mariam, I think I’m already with Mariam. But I do want to look at this dark underside, which is dark, but it’s not really the underside. It’s everywhere.
Indian-American doctor reacts to Oracle layoffs, says every H-1B should be sent home
Internet personality Mike Cernovich questioned how many H-1B employees Oracle has after the IT company announced it would lay off 30,000 employees worldwide.
IT company Oracle announced a brutal layoff in an email at 6 a.m. on March 31, affecting 30,000 employees worldwide. The email informed employees that March 31 was their last working day and said the elimination of the position was part of wider organizational changes. The massive layoffs raised the key question of “offshoring,” with many on social media asking how many H-1B visa holders Oracle has. H-1B is a special visa program designed to hire foreign workers with specific qualifications, but it has become the most controversial as companies have been accused of abusing the visa program to hire foreigners at lower wages and fire Americans. Indian-American doctor Pradheep J Shanker has been involved in Oracle layoff discussions and said he believes H-1B discussions on social media are biased, but he believes every H-1B should be returned before the company starts laying off Americans. He was responding to a question from right-wing media personality Mike Cernovich: “How many H-1B visas does Oracle have?”“I don’t think the H1 discussion is entirely fair or honest, but I absolutely agree that every H1 should be returned before you start firing Americans. No more H1 applications, at least for the time being,” Shank wrote. Oracle India also announced layoffs of 12,000 employees in India. Sidharth, co-founder of the Indian American Advocacy Council, disagreed with Oracle’s assertion that it was laying off Americans because of H-1B visas, saying that when departments lay off workers, both Americans and visa holders are affected. “I understand the sentiment, but this won’t work. When layoffs occur, it affects Americans and visa holders in that particular department. H1b software engineers cannot be fired because US HR is laid off,” Sidharth wrote. In response to Cernovich’s question, many pointed out that Oracle America sponsors approximately 2,000-3,000 H-1B visa holders. It cannot be blamed alone for the 30,000 layoffs worldwide. “So an h1 director needs to be fired because they are firing an intern,” one person wrote to Dr. Shank. “Firing H1Bs with Americans will only result in entire job functions being moved to India, China, and other countries. There is already documented evidence: the more unreasonable barriers you put up on H1Bs, the more tech jobs will be outsourced. How does this actually help the U.S. economy or American workers?” wrote another.
Despite having 4 pacers in the playing XI against DC, Arjun didn’t even feature on the LSG bench
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to play first against Lucknow Super Giants in Wednesday’s IPL match and relied on early help from the new stadium. With both teams fielding strong lineups, the game promises to be a balanced battle between bat and ball. However, one notable omission is Arjun Tendulkar, who has not found a place in either the starting XI or the bench. Sachin Tendulkar’s son was traded to LSG ahead of mini-auction but remains on the sidelines.
Aksa explained the decision to bowl first and added, “We are going to bowl first. A fresh wicket in the first game, which is a red solid wicket, might help in the first six overs. Statistics show that a lot of games are won by the team batting first, but we thought this was the first game and we would bowl. ” He also confirmed Delhi’s overseas pairing, adding, “Nisanka, Miller, Stubbs and Lungi Ngidi, our four overseas players.”Delhi Capitals’ starting XI has KL Rahul behind the stumps with Pathum Nissanka and Nitish Rana at the top. Axar carries all-round responsibility in the team and is supported by power hitters David Miller and Tristan Stubbs in the middle order. Their bowling attack includes Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar and Ngidi, which gives them variety in terms of pace and spin.Lucknow Supergiants, by Ritha Pantselected a strong overseas core, including Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Anrich Nortje. Pant, who is also the wicketkeeper, sounded confident ahead of the match. “I don’t think it matters on a wicket like this…I think it’s definitely a new energy. You know, we’ve changed our colors, our logo, and of course our mentality. “Reflecting on last season’s struggles, he added, “We’re hoping to learn from last season, but I think the bowlers are really fit and ready…everyone is willing to come in and make an impact.”
LSG vs DC starting lineup
Lucknow Super Giants (Starting Lineup): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhry, Mohsin Khan, Mohammad Shami, Anrich Noj, Prince YadavLucknow Super Giants shock substitutes: Digvesh Rathi,Avesh Khan,Himmat Singh,Shahbaz Ahmed,Akshat RaghuvanshiDelhi Capitals (Starting Lineup): KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh KumarDelhi Capitals Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair
‘No existential threat’: Israeli foreign minister mocks Iran, says cannot promise this will be ‘last war’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Wednesday that current and future conflicts were still a possibility and said the country could not guarantee that the current war would be the last.Amid continued tensions in the region, Sa’ar said Israel’s adversaries still retain the ability to launch attacks, although they do not currently pose a fundamental threat to the country’s existence. “We also need to remain vigilant against the machinations of our enemies in the future,” he said. “We have no guarantee that this will be the ‘last war,'” he said. His comments come as the war in the Middle East enters its second month and shows no signs of abating. The offensive continues to escalate on both sides, with only the United States, Israel and Iran and their allies. While Israeli officials insist that their security posture already contains significant threats, they acknowledge that risks posed by hostile actors remain.Sa’ar stressed that despite the ongoing hostilities, Israel currently faces no “existential threat,” indicating that while security challenges remain, they are being managed within the country’s defense framework.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that Iran had asked for a “ceasefire” and went on to describe “the new Iranian regime as less aggressive and smarter”.
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