Aju Varghese

Rumours around Benjamin Netanyahu refuse to fade, even after his March 20 press briefing where he firmly dismissed viral death claims. Addressing foreign media in English, Netanyahu called the conspiracy theories baseless while providing updates on “Operation Roaring Lion” during his second press conference since the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran escalated on February 28. Despite his public appearance, speculation continues to surge online, turning the situation into a parallel digital battle fueled by AI video claims and viral misinformation.

As the ₹9 crore cheque bounce case involving Rajpal Yadav continues to make headlines, veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan has defended the actor and urged people not to judge him solely based on the controversy. The director said Yadav’s “childlike innocence” and lack of business awareness may have made him vulnerable to financial complications. Having collaborated in films like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Priyadarshan also praised the actor’s exceptional comic timing and said he would happily cast him again in future projects.

A viral audio clip linked to Jeffrey Epstein has triggered fresh claims online, with users alleging the voice belongs to Erika Kirk. But what do the Department of Justice files actually reveal? Here’s what the 2006 call shows, who is really heard speaking in the recording, and why fresh allegations continue despite no documented link between Kirk and Epstein in released DOJ records.