Hyderabad Kingsmen were trolled after the color of the ball changed during their Pakistan Super League opener against defending champions Lahore Qalandars. The white ball turned pink after Marnus Labuschagne asked Hyderabad to bowl first at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday, March 26.

Hyderabad bowlers were seen using their jerseys to maintain the shine of the ball and it is believed that the color transferred from there. The maroon color from Hyderabad’s kit rubbed off on the white ball, giving it a pink colour. Meanwhile, fans mocked the franchise over the poor quality of their jerseys.

Many fans joked that it was the first time the world had seen a pink-ball T20, while others questioned the standards of the league, calling it a “street-level” tournament.

Here’s how fans trolled Hyderabad Kingsman

Invited to bat first, Lahore Qalandars scored 199 runs for six wickets thanks to a half-century from Fakhar Zaman. The left-handed batsman scored 53 runs in 39 balls with the help of 10 fours and gave the Qalandars early momentum on top.

Later, Hasibullah Khan hit a knock of 40, while Sikandar Raza’s quickfire 24 helped Lahore finish just one run shy of the 200-run mark. Hasan Khan and Riley Meredith took two wickets each for Hyderabad.

PSL’s initial problems

The PSL has been thrown into turmoil even before the tournament has gained momentum. Originally scheduled across six venues, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad and Peshawar, the 44-match tournament was reduced to just two cities, Lahore and Karachi, after the Pakistan Cricket Board revised plans amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

PCB also confirmed this All matches will be played behind closed doorsNo spectators were allowed, and the opening ceremony was canceled to reduce costs and travel. The decision came in response to rising oil prices and government austerity measures, with officials keen to limit travel and public gatherings.

For a league that expanded to eight teams this season, the optics have been poor, with fans mocking the online competition and dubbing it a “petrol shortage league” even before cricket took center stage.

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उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश की पवित्र नगरी अयोध्या में राम नवमी 2026 से पहले भक्ति और उत्साह का माहौल है। हर साल यहां लाखों श्रद्धालु भगवान राम के दर्शन के लिए आते हैं, लेकिन इस बार उनका अनुभव पहले से भी ज्यादा खास होने वाला है. शहर के प्रमुख धार्मिक एवं ऐतिहासिक स्थलों को आधुनिक लाइटिंग से सजाया गया है, जिससे पूरा वातावरण अत्यंत दिव्य एवं आकर्षक लग रहा है. इस पहल का उद्देश्य भक्तों को बेहतर अनुभव प्रदान करना और अयोध्या की आध्यात्मिक पहचान को और मजबूत करना है।

धार्मिक स्थलों की भव्यता रोशनी से जगमगाती है
रामनवमी से पहले अयोध्या के प्रमुख मंदिरों और ऐतिहासिक स्थलों को खास तरीके से सजाया गया है. शाम के समय इन जगहों की खूबसूरती और भी बढ़ जाती है। नई रोशनी के कारण इन स्थानों की भव्यता और धार्मिक महत्व पहले की तुलना में अधिक प्रभावशाली दिखता है।

रोशनी प्रोजेक्ट ने बढ़ाया आकर्षण
इस विशेष प्रकाश परियोजना के तहत अयोध्या के आठ महत्वपूर्ण धार्मिक और ऐतिहासिक स्थलों को सजाया गया है। इसका उद्देश्य इन स्थानों की दिव्यता को बेहतर तरीके से प्रदर्शित करना और भक्तों को एक अलग अनुभव देना है।

इन प्रमुख स्थानों को सजाया गया
इस योजना के तहत नागेश्वर नाथ मंदिर, दशरथ समाधि, नंदीग्राम के भरत मंदिर, हनुमान-भरत मिलाप मंदिर, वंडीजल्पा देवी मंदिर और राम गुलैला मंदिर जैसे प्रमुख स्थानों को रोशन किया गया है। इन स्थानों की रोशनी अब उनके ऐतिहासिक और धार्मिक महत्व को बेहतर तरीके से सामने ला रही है।

अधिकारियों ने इस पहल की सराहना की
अधिकारियों का कहना है कि इस तरह की पहल श्रद्धालुओं को एक नया अनुभव दे रही है. साथ ही शहर की पहचान भी मजबूत हो रही है. यह प्रयास अयोध्या को और अधिक आकर्षक बनाने में मदद करेगा।

आस्था और प्रकाश का अनोखा संगम
कुल मिलाकर इस बार रामनवमी पर अयोध्या श्रद्धा, प्रकाश और अध्यात्म का अनोखा संगम बन गई है. यह पहल न सिर्फ श्रद्धालुओं को आकर्षित कर रही है बल्कि शहर की पहचान को भी नई ऊंचाई दे रही है.

(रिपोर्ट:अनूप कुमार,अयोध्या)

White House official page posts strange videos amid US-Iran conflict/x

As tensions continue to rise between the United States and Iran, a somewhat ambiguous video posted by the White House late on March 25 has caused widespread confusion online, with viewers trying to link the timing to ongoing military operations, diplomatic signals, and even possible announcements. The posts, brief and without context, came just hours after a bombastic White House briefing on the war and fresh comments from Donald Trump, fueling speculation about what, if anything, might be “launched.”

Two short videos, one removed, and no clear explanation

While the administration has a track record of posting bizarre videos in recent days, including clips that mix actual war footage with memes, Hollywood action scenes and video-game or anime imagery related to the Iran conflict, this latest clip stands out. Unlike previous posts, which had a visual narrative or theme, this one lacks any clear context, making it seem strange and vague, giving the impression that it could have been accidental or even hacked.The first video was posted on the White House’s official X account at approximately 9:15 p.m. EST. A photo taken with a phone camera pointed toward the ground shows a woman’s black shoes and part of a dress.A woman’s voice is heard asking, “This is great. It’s launching soon, right?” While an off-camera male voice replies “‘Yes’.” The only text on the screen reads: “Sound on.” The clip was removed after about 90 minutes, but it had already begun circulating widely on social media. A second video arrived at around 10 p.m. EST and remains online. Lasting about four seconds, it shows a blank, dark screen interrupted by phone notification sounds. Static flickers across the frame briefly, and an American flag appears for a moment before fading again. One detail particularly attracted attention: the flag’s red and white stripes appeared vertical rather than horizontal, leading to speculation that the imagery might have some coded or symbolic meaning.The post, titled simply with phone and speaker emojis, offered no explanation. Together, both clips received millions of views in a matter of hours, while the second video alone crossed millions of impressions.

The White House’s response adds to the mystery

When a White House spokesperson was asked for clarification told people: “I wonder what’s going to launch soon!”, giving no real answer and leaving the question unresolved. There was no indication that the accounts were compromised, and officials did not say the posts were accidental. The deletion of the first clip as well as the lack of explanation have left the posts open to interpretation.

Online theories range from apps to military attacks

The absence of context immediately turned the clip into a blank canvas for speculation. Some users suggested that the posts could be teasing a new government app or communications platform. Others believed the video could be linked to a space launch, pointing to Artemis II, which is expected to send astronauts deep into space and could be launched as early as April. More worrisome interpretations linked the phrase “launching soon” to the ongoing conflict, with some users asking whether it referred to a missile attack or an escalation in the war. “What’s being launched??? A missile? An app? A mission??” One user wrote.Many users also posted slow-motion versions and screenshots, trying to decipher the blurry flashes on the screen, interpreting them as possible numbers, letters, or secret codes. Many people tried hard to figure out what was seen, analyzing frame by frame in search of hidden meaning. Others dismissed the post as overly dramatic or poorly timed, with one comment suggesting the White House communications team was doing “too much spy thriller” and calling the post “unnecessary drama” during an active conflict. More strange theories also surfaced, including references to nuclear weapons or even extraterrestrial activity, though mostly in jest.

Posted against the backdrop of escalating conflict

The timing of the post has been at the center of the reaction. Earlier on March 25, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt gave a forceful briefing, describing the scale of US military action against Iran. “United States forces continue to destroy the offensive and defensive capabilities of the terrorist Iranian regime,” he said. Leavitt claimed that US forces attacked 9,000 targets and destroyed 140 naval ships, calling it “the greatest naval destruction in a three-week period since World War II”. He also issued a warning related to the ongoing talks: “There must be no more death and destruction. But if Iran fails to accept the reality of the present moment, if they fail to understand that they have lost militarily and will continue to lose, then President Trump will ensure that they are hit harder than before.” “President Trump does not cheat and is prepared to unleash hell.” The briefing comes amid reports that Iran has rejected Washington’s 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war.

Trump’s latest comments and stalled talks

The morning after the video, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, ramping up his rhetoric around the conversation. “The Iranian negotiators are very aloof and ‘weird’. They are ‘begging’ us to make a deal… and yet they say publicly that they are only ‘considering our proposal.’ Wrong!!!” he wrote. “They better get serious soon, before it’s too late, because once that happens, there’s no turning back, and that wouldn’t be good!”

Truth Social @donaldj. Trump

According to Iranian state media, Tehran has rejected the US proposal and instead issued its own five-point framework, which reportedly includes demands for guarantees against renewed hostilities, compensation and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Siddaramaiah with DKS (file photo)

New Delhi: The Karnataka government’s rising expenditure on welfare schemes has put pressure on its finances, leading to cuts in some ongoing programmes, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said in its report for the 2024-25 financial year tabled in the Assembly on Thursday.

Guarantee schemes consume significant revenue

The CAG said the state spent Rs 52,525 crore in 2024-25 on five guarantee schemes – Shakti, Griha Lakshmi, Griha Jyoti, Yuva Nidhi and Anna Bhagya. This accounts for about 20% of revenue receipts and 27% of the state’s own revenue, highlighting the heavy burden of the schemes on the budget, the report said.“Although revenue growth is stable, it is insufficient to absorb the recurring costs of the guarantee schemes and hence the state needs to rely on borrowing to finance the guarantee schemes,” the report said. During 2024-25, while the state’s revenue increased by 10.63%, its expenditure increased by 14.99%, mainly due to guarantee schemes.

Cuts in other programs and increasing borrowing

The CAG highlighted that rising subsidies forced the government to reduce funding for some ongoing programmes, including nutrition, assistance to local bodies, rural development programs including gram panchayats and urban development initiatives.The mismatch between receipts and expenditure contributed to a revenue deficit of Rs 20,834 crore, while the fiscal deficit increased from Rs 65,522 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 85,030 crore in 2024-25, news agency PTI reported. To bridge the gap, the state took net market borrowing of Rs 71,525.15 crore, an increase of Rs 8,525.15 crore from the previous year.

Concerns over capital expenditure and debt repayment

While total capital expenditure increased by Rs 5,786 crore, the report said actual investment in infrastructure increased by only Rs 3,284 crore after adjusting for central assistance, investment and off-budget borrowings. The CAG warned that “this shortfall in gross capital formation could prove detrimental to future growth prospects.”It further said that higher borrowing will increase debt service obligations, which may reduce spending on developmental, infrastructure and welfare measures. The report warns that continued borrowing growth could risk violating the fiscal targets of the Karnataka Fiscal Responsibility Act (KFRA).

ज़िला मुजफ्फरनगर अवैध जुआ एवं सट्टा गतिविधियों के विरूद्ध चलाये जा रहे अभियान के तहत कोतवाली नगर पुलिस ने बड़ी कार्यवाही करते हुए दो शातिर अभियुक्तों को सट्टा पर्ची एवं नकदी के साथ गिरफ्तार किया है। यह कार्रवाई वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक के निर्देशन में चलाए जा रहे अपराध नियंत्रण अभियान का हिस्सा बताई जा रही है, जिसका उद्देश्य जिले में अवैध गतिविधियों पर प्रभावी ढंग से अंकुश लगाना है.

पुलिस की इस कार्रवाई से क्षेत्र में सक्रिय सट्टा कारोबारियों में हड़कंप की स्थिति देखी जा रही है. स्थानीय नागरिकों ने भी पुलिस की इस पहल को कानून-व्यवस्था को मजबूत करने की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण कदम बताया है. 🚨

वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में विशेष कार्रवाई की गई

यह कार्रवाई वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक के निर्देश पर अवैध जुआ एवं सट्टा संचालन पर अंकुश लगाने के उद्देश्य से की गयी. पुलिस अधीक्षक नगर एवं क्षेत्राधिकारी नगर के निकट पर्यवेक्षण में कोतवाली नगर पुलिस टीम लगातार संदिग्ध गतिविधियों पर नजर रख रही थी।

इसी क्रम में थाना प्रभारी मो बब्लू सिंह वर्मा के नेतृत्व में गठित पुलिस टीम ने सूचना के आधार पर कार्रवाई करते हुए दो आरोपियों को मौके से गिरफ्तार कर लिया. पुलिस की सतर्कता और रणनीतिक कार्रवाई के चलते आरोपियों को भागने का मौका नहीं मिला.

सट्टे की पर्ची, डायरी व नकदी सहित पकड़ा गया आरोपी

कार्रवाई के दौरान पुलिस ने आरोपियों के कब्जे से 08 सट्टा पर्चियां, एक सट्टा डायरी, एक नीला पेन और कुल 20,020 रुपये नकद बरामद किये. बरामद सामग्री से साफ पता चलता है कि आरोपी इलाके में संगठित तरीके से सट्टेबाजी की गतिविधियां संचालित कर रहे थे।

गिरफ्तार आरोपियों की पहचान अफसर अब्बास उर्फ ​​अफसर जैदी पुत्र कैसर अब्बास निवासी इमामबाड़ा निकट लद्दावाला और दीपक वर्मा पुत्र रमेशचंद निवासी हनुमान चौक हाल पता लद्दावाला के रूप में हुई है। पुलिस अब दोनों आरोपियों से पूछताछ कर सट्टेबाजी नेटवर्क से जुड़े अन्य संभावित लोगों के बारे में जानकारी जुटा रही है.

स्थानीय स्तर पर सक्रिय अवैध सट्टेबाजी नेटवर्क की जांच शुरू

पुलिस सूत्रों के मुताबिक गिरफ्तारी के बाद अब जांच का दायरा बढ़ाया जा रहा है. संभावना है कि यह सिर्फ दो लोगों तक सीमित मामला नहीं है, बल्कि इसके पीछे एक बड़ा नेटवर्क भी सक्रिय हो सकता है.

पुलिस टीम आरोपियों के मोबाइल संपर्कों, लेनदेन के तरीकों और संभावित सहयोगियों की भूमिका की भी जांच कर रही है। तकनीकी साक्ष्यों के आधार पर इस दिशा में आगे की कार्रवाई तेज कर दी गयी है.

कोतवाली नगर पुलिस की सतर्कता से अपराधियों में बढ़ी चिंता

हाल के दिनों में कोतवाली नगर क्षेत्र में पुलिस द्वारा लगातार चलाये जा रहे अभियान से अपराधियों में बेचैनी का माहौल है. अवैध गतिविधियों पर अंकुश लगाने के लिए पुलिस की सक्रियता लगातार बढ़ाई जा रही है।

पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि जुआ और सट्टेबाजी जैसी गतिविधियां सामाजिक माहौल को प्रभावित करती हैं और युवाओं को गलत दिशा में ले जाती हैं। ऐसे मामलों में सख्त कार्रवाई जारी रहेगी.

गिरफ्तार करने वाली टीम की भूमिका अहम रही

इस पूरी कार्रवाई में थाना प्रभारी बब्लू सिंह वर्मा के नेतृत्व में उपनिरीक्षक विक्रांत कुमार, पवन प्रताप सिंह, कांस्टेबल हर्ष कुमार व बलदेव कुमार की टीम ने अहम भूमिका निभायी. टीम की सतर्कता और समन्वय के कारण ऑपरेशन सफल रहा।

पुलिस अधिकारियों ने स्पष्ट किया कि इसी तरह की कार्रवाई भविष्य में भी नियमित रूप से जारी रहेगी, ताकि जिले में कानून व्यवस्था मजबूत बनी रहे और अवैध गतिविधियों को जड़ से खत्म किया जा सके.

अवैध जुआ गतिविधियों के खिलाफ अभियान जारी रहेगा

जिले में अपराध पर नियंत्रण के लिए पुलिस लगातार अभियान चला रही है. खासकर जुआ, सट्टा, अवैध शराब और साइबर क्राइम जैसे मामलों पर प्राथमिकता के आधार पर कार्रवाई की जा रही है.

अधिकारियों का कहना है कि ऐसे अभियानों में आम जनता से मिली जानकारी भी काफी अहम भूमिका निभाती है. नागरिकों से अपील की गई है कि वे किसी भी संदिग्ध गतिविधि की सूचना तुरंत पुलिस को दें, ताकि समय रहते प्रभावी कार्रवाई की जा सके.

कानून व्यवस्था को सुदृढ़ करने की दिशा में पुलिस व्यवस्था लगातार सक्रिय है

लगातार हो रही इस तरह की कार्रवाई से साफ है कि जिले में अपराध नियंत्रण को लेकर पुलिस प्रशासन गंभीर है. अपराधियों पर नकेल कसने और आम नागरिकों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने के उद्देश्य से विशेष अभियान भविष्य में भी जारी रहेगा।

स्थानीय लोगों ने भी पुलिस की इस कार्रवाई का स्वागत किया है और उम्मीद जताई है कि इससे इलाके में अवैध गतिविधियों पर प्रभावी रोक लगेगी और सामाजिक माहौल और अधिक सुरक्षित होगा. 👮‍♂️

कोतवाली नगर पुलिस की इस कार्रवाई से साफ संदेश गया है कि अवैध जुआ और सट्टेबाजी की गतिविधियों में शामिल लोगों के खिलाफ सख्त कदम उठाए जाते रहेंगे। प्रशासन की सक्रियता एवं सतर्क निगरानी से जिले में कानून एवं व्यवस्था की स्थिति को सुदृढ़ करने हेतु ठोस प्रयास किये जा रहे हैं, ताकि नागरिकों को सुरक्षित एवं आश्वस्त वातावरण प्रदान किया जा सके।

Formula E and it is the official digital innovation partner, infosyshas announced the launch of a new AI-powered Race Centre. Race Center is powered by Infosys Topaz and uses data to create an immersive race-day experience for race fans. Race Center works as a unified platform to showcase AI commentary, interactive gamified features, static explainer videos, weather tracking, Race Control updates, Pit Boost and Attack Mode tracking, and in-sync storytelling. The platform blends race feeds with AI-powered content to help fans follow the racing action and keep them connected during the off-season.

The new AI-powered race center comes with a host of features

Generative AI Commentary Engine: : The first feature will be a major attraction for the fans. The generative AI commentary engine will provide a completely different experience. It will provide real-time information, allowing fans to track everything during the race.Podium Predictions: Believe it or not, this feature allows fans to predict podium finishes, giving them a chance to have their say before and during the race. Fans can also predict practice results and qualifying sessions. Additionally, they can predict race outcomes and vote for the ‘PIF Driver of the Race’. The feature is expected to boost fan engagement and participation.pit boost tracking: : With this feature, fans can track mandatory fast-charging pit stops. They can select races and follow driver positions. It also provides a visual experience, which makes it more attractive.Selected Driver Event Tracker: Whenever a driver overtakes or engages attack mode, their movements can be tracked at any point. This feature will further increase fan engagement.Agent AI for Data Orchestration: Topaz Agents seamlessly process and integrate over 1.5 million data points per race, including Race Control updates, which feed into the Race Center dashboard to display race conditions and car movements in 2D racetrack visualizations.The Race Center supports fans throughout the entire race lifecycle, from practice sessions and qualifying rounds to race day and beyond. Speaking about the collaboration, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds said, “Formula E’s vision is to lead the future of sustainable motorsport, and technology is the catalyst that is driving our sport forward. With Infosys, we are elevating how fans experience every stop with clearer insights, more interactive moments and greater access to the stories happening on and off the track. The Race Centre, operated by Infosys, helps fans feel closer to the race. Looking ahead, this platform sets the stage for a smarter, more connected future in which innovation and electric racing move forward together.Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys also said, “Formula E is a powerful platform to showcase how AI can reshape the sport. With Infosys Topaz at the core of the new Race Centre, we are redefining the race-day experience with real-time, responsible AI insights that deliver seamless performance and engagement. This season, fans can expect intelligent commentary, in-depth explainers and rich conversations that flow from the broadcast window. Extending far beyond. Together with Formula E, we are building a future blueprint for how AI can reimagine performance, storytelling and experiences for millions of fans.Also read: Mitch Evans on holding off Dan Ticktum at Madrid E-Prix: “I was very disappointed in the car”

Representative Arvind Venkat read a prayer from the Isha Upanishad in the Pennsylvania House.

Representative Arvind Venkat read a prayer from the Isha Upanishad in the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday and said he wanted to pray from the Hindu text because this year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills. The temple is the first independent Hindu temple built by Hindu immigrants to North America in 1976, Venkat said while reading the Sanskrit text and then the English translation.Arvind Venkat is an Indian-American physician and Democratic politician serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represents District 30 in Allegheny County, covering the suburbs of Pittsburgh, and took office for the first time in January 2023 after winning the 2022 election; He was re-elected in 2024. Born on 6 June 1974 in Madurai, India, he later grew up in the United States, primarily in Michigan. He is known as the first Indian-American to serve in the Pennsylvania legislature and one of the few physicians in the state assembly in recent decades.Before entering politics, Venkat pursued a career in emergency medicine. He earned a degree from Harvard University and a medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, followed by residency training at the University of Cincinnati. He has worked as an emergency physician with Allegheny Health Network and has been affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital. In addition to clinical work, he has held academic and leadership roles, including teaching emergency medicine and holding leadership positions with the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Clear the way for re-election

Arvind Venkat has a clear path to re-election this fall after a judge recently ruled that his Republican challenger Ehab Akkari does not meet residency requirements to hold office as a state legislator. Pennsylvania law requires candidates for State House to be a resident of the state for four years, and a resident of the district they hope to represent for one year. But last week, a Republican voter challenged whether Akkari did so, citing the fact that Akkari, who lived in West Virginia and still runs a cosmetic-surgery practice there, bought his Wexford home in 2023, and did not register to vote here until 2024.Akkari testified that he decided to live in Pennsylvania and spent most of his time there in early 2022. He testified that he was in the midst of a divorce at the time and was working as a cosmetic surgeon for a practice in Cranberry, causing him to pay to live in a nearby hotel for more than a year.

कालिका मंदिर में गुरुवार को 73वां वार्षिक ध्वजारोहण महोत्सव मनाया गया। जैसे ही जगद्गुरु शंकराचार्य स्वामी राजराजेश्वराश्रम महाराज ने ध्वजारोहण किया, चारों ओर से पुष्पवर्षा हुई और जमकर आतिशबाजी हुई। इस दौरान मंदिर में माता रानी के भजनों और जयकारों पर श्रद्धालु नाचते-गाते नजर आए.