"Perverse": Trump Faces Outrage Over "Sick" Post On Rob Reiner, Wife's Death

Donald Trump faced a storm of condemnation Monday after posting what critics described as "perverse" and "sick" remarks suggesting Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered because of the celebrated filmmaker's criticism of the US president.

As tributes for Reiner poured in from celebrities and movie world figures, Trump used his Truth Social platform to launch a crude attack on the director of "When Harry Met Sally" and other huge hits.

Trump claimed the Reiners had died "reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME."

"He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession with President Donald J Trump, with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness," the Republican leader wrote.

Trump's comments came as police announced that Reiner's son, Nick, had been taken into custody and booked into a Los Angeles jail on suspicion of murder, a development that intensified the backlash.

"This is a family tragedy, not about politics or political enemies," US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Trump ally turned outspoken critic, wrote on X in response to his attack.

"Many families deal with a family member with drug addiction and mental health issues. It's incredibly difficult and should be met with empathy, especially when it ends in murder."

Thomas Massie, another critic of Trump on the Republican side of the House of Representatives, called the president's comments "inappropriate and disrespectful."

"I guess my elected (Republican) colleagues, the VP, and White House staff will just ignore it because they're afraid? I challenge anyone to defend it," Massie said.

Trump has a long record of incendiary social media posts that have outraged Democrats, but open condemnation from within Republican ranks was once almost unthinkable.

Miles Taylor, a former Trump administration homeland security official who became a prominent internal critic after anonymously publishing a 2019 tell-all book, accused Trump of "mocking the dead" and branded him a "sick creep."

"His attacks on (Republican senator) John McCain after the veteran's death pushed me to speak out from within his administration. (The) taunting of Rob Reiner's murder makes me even more determined to defy Trump."

Democrats also responded with fury. David Axelrod, the former chief strategist to President Barack Obama, described Trump's post as "perverse."

"The absence of empathy & grace for the Reiner family in their moment of profound loss and grief is sad and revealing. For @POTUS, his grievances trump their grief."

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said Trump had "lost it."

"Now saying Rob and Michele Reiner caused their own murder because they didn't support him. So sick," he wrote.

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Blinkit Agent Earns Rs 762 After 28 Orders In A Day, Internet Reacts

Several apps and services promise the convenience of quick doorstep deliveries. Accordingly, the riders/agents work to ensure that the orders reach customers as soon as possible. But have you ever wondered how much they actually earn in doing so? A Blinkit delivery agent took to Instagram to provide a breakdown of his earnings on one specific day. Although the video was shared by @thapliyaljivlogs some weeks ago, it has continued to make the rounds online and has attracted a lot of attention on social media.

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After delivering his 28th order of the day, the rider reveals that he earned Rs 15.83. He shares a screengrab of the app on his phone, which confirms the same, along with showing his trip distance and trip time. Other screenshots that follow show that he earned Rs 762 for delivering 28 orders over more than 14 hours. [The total includes the order earnings and the incentive]. Watch the full viral video here:

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In the comments, many Instagram users were concerned about his low earnings despite working for many hours. Several people advised fellow Blinkit users to ensure they tip delivery riders, as a solution of sorts. Others blamed the company or the gig economy model. Read some of the reactions below:

"Always tip the delivery guy !!! 30 rupees means nothing to us, but collectively they earn double."

"What? I don't believe this. This is sooo insane. Shame on these companies and people who flaunt that we have 10-minute delivery apps in India!"

"Please don't blame Blinkit. This business model itself is flawed."

"He's extremely hardworking. Blinkit should really consider supporting delivery partners better, especially when customers are already paying platform fees, and items are sold at MRP. More than giving discounts, please think about their welfare. I'll make sure to tip them whenever I can."

"@letsblinkit, who's going to take care of your employees who deliver the goods in a blink of an eye. Treat your workers with fairness."

NDTV has reached out to Blinkit for a comment, but they have yet to respond.

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In the video above, based on his earnings that day, the agent said, "Blinkit bahut kam paisa de raha hai." ["Blinkit is giving too little money]. In another video shared later, he highlighted how this amount can vary greatly depending on the frequency of orders and other random factors. For instance, on another day, he managed to earn Rs 1202 for delivering 32 orders during a shift of around 11 hours.

Disclaimer: NDTV does not vouch for the claims by the Instagram user.

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Hardik Scripts Historic First After Joining Arshdeep, Bumrah In Elite List

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Sunday achieved a historic first in international cricket during the ongoing third T20I against South Africa at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The 31-year-old is now the first pace-bowling all-rounder to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20I Internationals. Hardik dismissed Tristan Stubbs in the seventh over of South Africa's innings to achieve the feat. By doing so, he also became the third Indian to take 100 or more wickets in the format, joining Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah in the elite list.

Arshdeep Singh has taken 107 wickets in 70 T20I matches at an economy of 8.35, with best figures of 4 for 9, while Jasprit Bumrah has picked up 101 wickets from 82 matches, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.35, with best figures of 3 for 7.

Before Hardik, only four cricketers worldwide - Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, and Malaysia's Virandeep Singh - had accomplished the 1000-run, 100-wicket double in T20Is. They are all spinners.

Hardik made his long-awaited return to competitive cricket for India on Tuesday in Cuttack in the first T20I against South Africa. He had been out of action after September 26, 2025. He announced his comeback in style, smashing an unbeaten 59 off just 28 balls, laced with six fours and four sixes. With the ball, he chipped in as well, taking one wicket for 16 runs in his two overs, helping India secure a commanding 101-run victory over South Africa.

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Adivi Sesh Calls Akshaye Khanna His Favourite After Watching Dhurandhar

Actor Adivi Sesh has joined the growing list of film personalities applauding Dhurandhar. After voices of appreciation from stars like Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan, he took to social media to share a detailed and deeply personal review of the film.

Adivi Sesh Lauds Dhurandhar And Its Impact

Taking to X, the Goodachari actor wrote, "Loved #Dhurandhar ! Late to the party in watching the country's biggest film but it's so well done. It's an amazing achievement from you @AdityaDharFilms sir to show so many grays with subtlety. Absolutely international presentation on such a relevant topic."

What made Adivi Sesh's praise stand out was the personal lens through which he viewed Dhurandhar. Having portrayed Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan in the 2022 biographical film Major, the actor had previously immersed himself in extensive research surrounding the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Watching Dhurandhar, however, offered him a perspective he had not encountered before.

Reflecting on this, he added, "As someone who researched 26/11 so much for Major, it was an entirely new experience for me to see how the ISI's handlers were empowered by the Lyari underworld. My heart broke and my blood boiled when I saw that."

Adivi Sesh also reserved special praise for the cast and the overall craftsmanship of the film. Highlighting individual performances, he wrote, "Superb performances from the entire cast, everyone from@RanveerOfficial garu to @ActorMadhavan garu. My favorite was undoubtedly the magnificent #AkshayeKhanna ji as Rehman Dakait and Rakesh Bedi ji as Jameel."

Commending the technical aspects, he concluded, "The extraordinary music, International cinematography, and overall craft made for a memorable experience. I'll be watching it again soon."

Loved #Dhurandhar ! Late to the party in watching the country's biggest film but it's so well done. It's an amazing achievement from you @AdityaDharFilms sir to show so many grays with subtlety. Absolutely international presentation on such a relevant topic ❤️‍🔥 As someone who…

— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) December 14, 2025

Director Aditya Dhar responded warmly to the actor's note, writing, "Shesh my Brother, this truly touched me. Coming from someone who's lived and breathed this history with such sincerity, your words mean a great deal. So glad the film gave you a fresh lens - that was the hardest thing to get right. Thank you for watching with such empathy and sharpness. See you at the rewatch. Love and Luck!"

Dhurandhar 2 Vs Dacoit

Dhurandhar Part 2, led by Ranveer Singh, is set to clash with Adivi Sesh's action thriller Dacoit on March 19, 2026.

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Amaal Hits Back At Sachet-Parampara Over Bekhayali Plagiarism Allegations

The public feud between Amaal Mallik and Sachet–Parampara has taken yet another turn. After the music duo called out the former Bigg Boss 19 contestant for repeatedly claiming credit for Bekhayali from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Kabir Singh, Amaal has now reacted to the allegations.

Speaking to Zoom, Amaal Mallik said he has never taken credit for work that is not his. “I'll take the bullet but speak the truth. If someone wants to malign my name within the industry, which they do, if someone wants to say through interviews, ‘ki usne bhi remix kiya toh kiya'. Kaise kiya voh bhi aap dekho,” he said.

The composer also stressed that he has always been careful about giving due credit.

“Kisika credit khaya? Nahi. Kabhi bola ki yeh gaana mera hai ya bola ki recreate nahi kiya? People put their names on other's songs and say ‘maine banaya'. Never done that. Has any composer whose song I have recreated woken up and said he has destroyed my song? Never. You go and see what has happened before,” Amaal added.

Questioning why the issue was played out online, Amaal said it should have been handled formally.

“They never say this on my face because half of them are afraid of me, and that is the truth. They will never come and talk to me. They will say it on Instagram and not do a court case. If anyone has a problem, go to the court straight up. Do a case of defamation if you feel I have copied your music,” he stated.

For those unaware, the controversy dates back to July, when Amaal, during a chat with podcaster and TV host Siddharth Kannan, accused Sachet–Parampara of lifting Bekhayali from his musical references. He also took a swipe at music label T-Series, calling out what he described as industry politics that favour certain artists. Amaal claimed he had shared reference compositions of Bekhayali on WhatsApp, which were later broken down into elements and used to create the final song.

In December, Sachet–Parampara addressed the issue on Instagram. The duo said Amaal believes such situations arise because “favourites join the label.” They also responded to his WhatsApp claim, calling themselves outsiders and questioning why they would be favoured at all. The duo went on to demand a public apology from Amaal.

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Ex-India Star Slams BCCI Over Gill's Vice-Captaincy, Questions Samson's Snub

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has questioned the team management over the continuous snub of Sanju Samson from the T20I side. He also slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) brass for including Shubman Gill as vice-captain despite the batter's underwhelming stats in the format. Badrinath made the remarks on-air after Gill was dismissed for a golden duck during the second T20I between India and South Africa.

The 45-year-old admitted that it's a bit 'painful' to see Samson warm the bench despite scoring three T20I hundreds in the last 12 months.

"Sanju Samson has scored three hundreds. We are talking about T20 cricket, and he has three hundreds. What more do you want as a player? It is a little painful to see a player who has performed so well warming the bench," said Badrinath, as quoted by India Today.

Gill, on the other hand, has been below average in the format and has scored just 263 runs at an average of 23.90 in his last 14 T20I innings.

"He (Gill) is the vice-captain of the team. I think only a player who is a certainty in the XI can be captain or vice-captain. He has been made vice-captain with these numbers. I can understand if there are no back-ups, but India have no dearth of talent in T20s," he added.

Gill was brought back into the T20 setup with the Asia Cup in September after he led India to two famous Test wins in the drawn five-match series in England.

He replaced Samson at the top but runs have not flown from his bat, raising questions ahead of the T20 World Cup at home in February-March.

Gill, who is India's ODI and Test captain, will aim to silence his doubters when the team faces South Africa in the 3rd T20I on Sunday.

(With Agency Inputs)

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ICC Omits Pak Skipper Agha From T20 World Cup Ticket Sales Poster, PCB Reacts

The Pakistan Cricket Board is unhappy with the International Cricket Council after the global governing body released a promotional poster of next year's T20 World Cup ticket sales without the country's captain Salman Ali Agha on it. A reliable source in the PCB said the matter had been taken up with the ICC as the promotional poster featured only five captains — Suryakumar Yadav (India), Aiden Markram (South Africa), Mitchell Marsh (Australia), Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka) and Harry Brook (England).

“We faced the same issues when the Asia Cup was held a few months back and that time the broadcasters had started a promotional campaign without our captain featuring in it,” the source said.

He said it was only after the PCB spoke to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the situation changed.

“We are facing a similar situation this time as the ICC has not projected our captain on the promotional poster for ticket sales,” he added.

He said while Pakistan was not in the top five teams in the ICC T20 rankings but it had a rich legacy and remains one of the top draws in the World Cup.

He said the PCB was confident that the ICC will have the Pakistan captain on the promotional poster and campaigns. 

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