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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Topic: memes

Indians are confused about who counts as poor. Is it someone who owns an iPhone 13?

In the bizarre Viral Spiral that is North India’s “gareeb ki pehchan” reels, enjoying coffee, dreaming of studying in Germany, and owning an iPhone 13 are all markers of poverty.

What the meme economy is doing to Modi’s gold, oil, WFH appeal

From meme handles to influencers alike, Modi’s appeal to citizens is more of a farmaan (edict). Some version of 'Modiji has forbidden it' pops up across feeds.

How Netanyahu’s ex-adviser David Keyes turned Trump’s catchphrase into meme fodder— ‘at Pakistan’s request’

The phrase, repeatedly invoked by Donald Trump to justify his on-and-off diktats on conflict with Iran, has now become meme fodder online, thanks to former Israeli spokesperson David Keyes.

Didi and Modi and the Indian meme world exploded this week

A whole army of content creators has taken to dressing up as the deposed TMC leader. In the videos, she is beaten, kicked around, and shown as a deranged woman.

‘Trump, please talk. We’re bored’—Iran embassies rain memes on America; Lego pilots, F-35 on crutches

Iran’s embassies in various countries have been hurling memes in raging war with US & Israel, targeting Washington’s narrative & Trump’s rhetoric with satire, snark and mockery.

Statue of Liberty was bombed in latest AI video. How Iran escalates meme war with US-Israel

The recent AI-generated video shared by Iranian state media chronicles the US’ military involvement in nations across generations. It ends at the phrase, ‘One Vengeance for All’.

Iran’s consulates have meme game in war with US. They’re sneaky, funny, and target Trump

Iran's consulate in Hyderabad took a dig at Israel with a photo of a tree and a meaningful caption.

Memers descend on Galgotias over Chinese robodog row, spare none—departments, students, faculty

After Galgotias University sparked controversy by claiming a Chinese company’s robot dog as its own at the AI Summit, social media users stepped up their meme game.

‘Reform not rusticate’: SC lets Indore boy sit for ICSE exam after school expelled him for teacher memes

Supreme Court said child’s academic year can't be wasted because of actions which he’s picked up from society. Slammed Indore private school for rusticating the boy instead of reforming him.

Slapped, expelled, raided, unheard: SC to hear if school discipline trumps child’s rights in digital age

Expelled over Instagram memes in a private account, 13-year-old takes private MP school to Supreme Court. Father alleges school raided their home, hacked into mother's account.

On Camera

From Nehru to Modi, Parliament has often rewritten what the Supreme Court decided

The 2026 law reversing CAPF officers' Supreme Court victory fits into a long constitutional tradition stretching from the First Amendment and Shah Bano to Vodafone and Delhi's services dispute.

India’s imports from China grew by 28% in 1st quarter of FY27; exports to Beijing see modest growth

Indian imports from China continue to grow significantly. India has taken steps to stabilise ties with China and recent months eased investment curbs in certain sectors for Chinese-linked firms.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.