Chennai Super Kings could be inching closer to the long-awaited transition phase as MS Dhoni misses the opening weeks of IPL 2026, with Sanju Samson stepping behind the stumps. Recent comments from CEO Kasi Viswanathan have added to the growing buzz around possible changes within the franchise.

Dhoni out for first two weeks due to calf strain He will miss the opening matches of the season, forcing CSK to make quick adjustments. Speaking to RevSportz, Vishwanathan confirmed that Samson will take over the wicketkeeping duties in Dhoni’s absence, giving a possible glimpse of the future structure of the team.

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“Look, obviously, Sanju will be keeping because their MS Dhoni is not going to play. Sanju is in great form and he is also performing well in the nets. So we are hoping that he will give CSK the impact they are looking for during the current season. Of course, we have Ruturaj, who is also capable of taking the team to a higher level, and his captaincy is one that will definitely lift the team up,” Vishwanathan said.

He said, “As far as Sanju is concerned, we don’t want to put any pressure on him because we know his abilities. I haven’t spent much time talking to Sanju because I met him only a few days ago and during practice, I would never go near him and harass him. I am confident that Sanju, with his abilities and his form, will be a great bet for us.”

development comes in the way Speculation intensifies regarding Dhoni’s future Having already stepped down from the captaincy and playing a lesser role on the field over the past few seasons, the 44-year-old has gradually turned into a situational finisher rather than a consistent presence in the XI.

Samson’s arrival from Rajasthan Royals, in a high-profile trade that also included Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, had already sparked talks about succession planning. After a stellar T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, where he emerged Player of the Tournament, Samson now finds himself at the heart of CSK’s evolving set-up.

With the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK is building a new core relying on the experience of Dhoni in the background. The upcoming clash against his former team, Rajasthan Royals, adds another layer of intrigue to Samson in his new role.

Is CSK ready to live life without Dhoni?

However, the bigger question goes beyond just a few matches.

Dhoni’s impact on CSK was never limited to numbers alone. In 278 matches and over 5,400 runs, he has been the central figure in shaping the identity of the franchise, leading them to five IPL titles and instilling a sense of calm in high-pressure situations.

But in the last few seasons, signs of transition have been clearly visible. The impact player rule has reduced his involvement, while his batting role has been pushed further down the order. His appearances have become more strategic, often limited to late cameos rather than match-defining innings.

IPL 2025 further highlighted the need for change, as CSK endured a difficult campaign and finished bottom of the table. Therefore, the current season represents more than a fresh start – it could be a testing ground for life beyond Dhoni.

Samson offers a long-term solution with the gloves, but replacing Dhoni’s leadership, game awareness and presence is far more complex. It is not about filling a position, but about redistributing responsibility across the XI.

At the moment, Dhoni’s absence due to injury provides CSK a small window to experiment. Whether this develops into a complete change or remains a temporary adjustment will depend on how the team performs in these early matches.

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पूरे यात्रा मार्ग और पैदल मार्ग पर जिला प्रशासन और पुलिस की ओर से करीब 200 हाई रेजोल्यूशन सीसीटीवी कैमरे लगाए गए हैं. इनमें से लगभग 181 कैमरे रुद्रप्रयाग से केदारनाथ तक विभिन्न स्थानों पर सक्रिय हैं, जो यात्रा मार्ग, मुख्य बाजारों, संवेदनशील भूस्खलन क्षेत्रों और हेलीपैडों पर हर गतिविधि पर नजर रख रहे हैं।

गौरीकुंड तक 11 स्थानों पर एसओएस केंद्र भी स्थापित किए गए।

अगर सिर्फ गौरीकुंड से केदारनाथ पैदल मार्ग की बात करें तो यहां करीब 16 कैमरे लगाए गए हैं, जिससे इस संवेदनशील मार्ग पर विशेष नजर रखी जा रही है. यात्रा मार्ग पर कुल 14 एसओएस प्वाइंट स्थापित किये गये हैं। इनमें से 5 एसओएस केंद्र गौरीकुंड और केदारनाथ के बीच गौरीकुंड, जंगलचट्टी, भीमबली, लिनचोली और रुद्र पॉइंट पर स्थित हैं। इसके अलावा, रुद्रप्रयाग से गौरीकुंड तक 11 स्थानों पर एसओएस केंद्र भी स्थापित किए गए हैं, जिनमें जवाड़ी बाईपास और अन्य महत्वपूर्ण स्थान शामिल हैं।

इन एसओएस सेंटरों की खासियत यह है कि नेटवर्क न होने की स्थिति में भी यात्री सीधे जिला मुख्यालय स्थित आपदा नियंत्रण कक्ष से संपर्क कर सकते हैं। इससे संबंधित व्यक्ति की रियल टाइम लोकेशन का भी पता लगाया जा सकेगा, जिससे राहत एवं बचाव कार्य तेजी से संभव हो सकेगा।

औरैया जिले से एक हैरान कर देने वाली घटना सामने आई है, जहां एक नामी स्कूल के मैदान में अचानक एक विशाल अजगर निकलने से हड़कंप मच गया. यह घटना सदर कोतवाली क्षेत्र के आनेपुर स्थित सेंट फ्रांसिस स्कूल की है. स्कूल परिसर जैसी संवेदनशील जगह पर इतने बड़े सांप की मौजूदगी से स्टाफ और स्थानीय लोगों में डर का माहौल बन गया. हालांकि, समय रहते वन विभाग की टीम मौके पर पहुंच गई और अजगर को सुरक्षित पकड़कर जंगल में छोड़ दिया, जिससे एक बड़ा हादसा टल गया।

स्कूल परिसर में दिखा विशाल अजगर
जानकारी के मुताबिक स्कूल स्टाफ को झाड़ियों के पास कुछ हलचल दिखी. पास जाकर देखा तो एक बड़ा सा अजगर रेंग रहा था। यह नजारा देखकर वहां मौजूद लोग डर गए और तुरंत इसकी सूचना संबंधित अधिकारियों को दी। स्कूल में ऐसा जंगली जीव मिलना सभी के लिए आश्चर्य की बात थी.

वन विभाग की टीम ने मोर्चा संभाला
सूचना मिलते ही वन विभाग की टीम डिप्टी रेंजर डीएस गौतम के नेतृत्व में मौके पर पहुंची। टीम ने सावधानीपूर्वक पूरे खेत में सर्च ऑपरेशन चलाया. जांच के दौरान करीब 10 से 11 फीट लंबा और करीब 40 से 45 किलो वजनी अजगर निकला। इतने बड़े अजगर को देखकर रेस्क्यू टीम भी पूरी तरह से सतर्क हो गई.

सावधान बचाव
चूंकि मामला स्कूल का था, इसलिए टीम ने हर कदम बहुत सोचसमझ कर उठाया. बच्चों और स्टाफ की सुरक्षा को ध्यान में रखते हुए अजगर को पकड़ने की प्रक्रिया शुरू की गई. टीम ने कड़ी मेहनत और सूझबूझ से बोरी की मदद से अजगर को सुरक्षित काबू में कर लिया. इस दौरान किसी को कोई नुकसान नहीं हुआ.

अजगर को जंगल में छोड़ा गया
रेस्क्यू के बाद वन विभाग की टीम अजगर को अपने साथ लेकर पास के घने जंगल में पहुंच गई. वहां उसे उसके प्राकृतिक आवास में सुरक्षित छोड़ दिया गया। इस कार्रवाई के बाद स्कूल प्रशासन और आसपास के लोगों ने राहत की सांस ली.

वन विभाग की अपील
डिप्टी रेंजर डीएस गौतम ने बताया कि सूचना मिलते ही टीम ने तत्काल कार्रवाई कर स्थिति को नियंत्रित किया. उन्होंने लोगों से अपील की है कि अगर कहीं भी जंगली जानवर नजर आएं तो वे कोई जोखिम न लें और तुरंत वन विभाग को सूचित करें, ताकि सभी की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित की जा सके.

Thriving initiative to set up 150 rural enterprises across Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam: IIMV Field, the incubation and startup hub of the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam, has partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government to strengthen women-led Self Help Group (SHG) enterprises across the state through the ‘Sampannakari’ initiative. As part of this, 150 women-led SHG enterprises from all 26 districts will be developed through a structured program over a period of two years to help them scale up and grow sustainably. IIMV Field recently presented Chief Minister N. An MoU was signed with SERP (Society for the Eradication of Rural Poverty), the state level implementing agency of the AP government, in the presence of Chandrababu Naidu. The project is being implemented under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development. It is based on similar initiatives taken in states such as Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal with a focus on promoting non-agricultural rural enterprise development. The main objective of the program is to strengthen rural livelihoods by encouraging entrepreneurship beyond agriculture, including sectors such as food processing, small-scale manufacturing and service-based enterprises within the rural ecosystem, thereby reducing dependence on agriculture alone. Speaking to TOI, Professor M Chandrasekhar, director of IIM Visakhapatnam, said the thriving initiative was taken by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of “One Family, One Entrepreneur”. “This program focuses on grassroots entrepreneurship by moving beyond the urban startup ecosystem to support rural families. It is being launched as a pilot initiative to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. Additionally, it will generate insights that can inform future policy interventions and enable scale-up to larger groups in later stages. The objective of the program is to create a structured ecosystem for rural enterprise development by combining financial assistance, capacity building and sustained guidance, ultimately contributing to sustainable livelihoods and rural economic development.“Professor Chandrashekhar said. IIMV FIELD Directors Dr. M. Shamim Javed and Dr. R. Sai Shiva Jayanti said the program aims to identify and support 150 rural enterprises across Andhra Pradesh. “These enterprises can operate in a wide range of sectors including food processing, small-scale manufacturing and other livelihood-oriented activities. The primary focus is on businesses that are already operational and having a minimum annual turnover of around Rs 12 lakh. A small proportion (about 10%) may also be selected from early stage or nascent enterprises to encourage new entrepreneurial ideas,” he said. “The selected enterprises will undergo a structured incubation program for two years, during which they will receive ongoing support. This includes guidance on improving revenue streams, strengthening branding and market position, optimizing cost structures and increasing overall profitability. The program aims to enable these enterprises to achieve a targeted annual growth rate of around 15%, thereby transforming them into scalable and high-growth enterprises,” said Dr Javed and Dr Jayant. “In addition to capacity building, the program provides access to financial support mechanisms. These include performance-based ‘challenge grants’, awarded based on milestones achieved, as well as linked financing schemes such as subsidies or zero-interest loans to support expansion and working capital needs. Extensive outreach efforts have been made to ensure participation of rural communities. Pamphlets and digital resources have also been distributed in the districts to facilitate awareness and engagement,” said Dr Javed and Dr Jayant. Eligibility, Application Process and Selection Criteria for Enrichment Program• Eligibility for the program is closely linked to the Self-Help Group ecosystem. • Enterprises should be led by or associated with SHG members, ensuring strong participation of women in ownership or leadership roles. • The program primarily targets rural-based enterprises, including informal or family-run businesses. • The application process is currently open, with the closing date set for April 15. • To improve accessibility, the process is supported by a mobile-based application platform, along with AI-enabled assistance features such as chatbots and voice support to guide applicants in filling the form. • Helpline support available to resolve queries. • Initially, around 500 to 1000 applications will be shortlisted based on eligibility and professional potential. • This will be followed by detailed ground verification to assess the authenticity, scale and operational status of the enterprises. • Based on this evaluation, 150 enterprises will be finalized ensuring balanced representation across districts and regions. • To apply for the completion program – https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/bN1lgH3D • To know more about the program – iimvfield.com/sampannakaari/

इस फायरिंग के दौरान सुबह की सैर कर रहे एक रिटायर ब्रिगेडियर को गोली लग गई. मौके पर अफरा-तफरी मच गई. उन्हें तुरंत अस्पताल ले जाया गया, लेकिन इलाज के दौरान उनकी मौत हो गई.

दून के एसपी सिटी प्रमोद कुमार ने बताया कि सुबह करीब सात बजे कंट्रोल रूम से सूचना मिली कि जोहड़ी गांव में दो गाड़ियों के बीच ओवरटेक करने को लेकर विवाद हो गया है। इस दौरान फायरिंग भी हुई. घटना में एक शख्स घायल हो गया, जिसे अस्पताल ले जाया गया. अब जानकारी मिली है कि इलाज के दौरान उनकी मौत हो गई है.

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