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Collared tiger dies due to poisonous fodder in MP, 4 villagers arrested. bhopal news

Collared tiger dies due to poisonous fodder in Madhya Pradesh, 4 villagers arrested
Villager poisons tiger to avenge bull killing, 4 arrested (Representational image)

Bhopal: A collared tiger released from the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve into the Satpura Tiger Reserve landscape was allegedly poisoned to death by a villager in revenge after the big cat killed his bull in Chhindwara district. Forest officials have arrested four people in connection with the incident.This tiger was four and a half years old and was released into the forest in December 2024. According to the forest department, a joint team of Satpura Tiger Reserve buffer staff and Sangkheda range team of West Chhindwara forest division was tracking the last known location of the radio-collared tiger since Thursday evening.During a search operation on Friday morning, the team first recovered the carcass of a bull in the forest area under revenue land near compartment P-266 and P-262 of Chhatiyam beat in Sangakheda range. Officials suspect that the animal was hunted by a tiger.A detailed search of the area with the help of dog squad led to the recovery of the tiger’s carcass, which was buried in nearby land. The body was found at around 8.30 in the morning.During initial investigation, forest officials traced the owner of the bull to a nearby village. The accused, identified as Udesingh, 50, resident of Chhatiyaam, was detained and interrogated.Officials said that during interrogation he confessed that a few days ago the tiger had killed his bull. In retaliation, he allegedly poured pesticide on the body and left it in the open. The tiger died after eating poisonous meat. He also admitted that to conceal the incident, he along with others buried the tiger’s carcass the next day.Based on his statement, three more accused were arrested. They have been identified as Bisanlal Shilu, 30, resident of Putiyam, Manohar Singh, 60, of Dob Jhirna in Babai tehsil of Narmadapuram district and Kailal, 65, resident of Kuchikhoh.APPCF (wildlife) L Krishnamurthy told TOI that villagers were being questioned for more information. ‘All its body parts are safe. But we are questioning him to verify his claims.” Forest officials said further investigation is underway to find out other aspects of the case, including the exact substance used and whether there was any pre-planning involved.Later, the body of the male tiger was cremated as per protocol in the presence of Satpura Tiger Reserve Field Director Rakhi Nanda and West Chhindwara DFO Sahil Garg.Officials said that all the accused will be presented in the court. Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey has demanded strict action against those involved.

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‘Fearing ground attack, our families have started leaving Tehran’: Iranians in India india news

'Fearing ground attack, our families have started leaving Tehran': Iranians in India
Residents look on as rescue workers search for bodies in the debris of a residential building damaged in an airstrike in Tehran.

Nearly a month into the conflict in West Asia, people in Iran’s capital Tehran are beginning to fear a worse situation. And Washington’s vague statements and Tel Aviv’s threatening comments are adding to their plight. Iranians living in India told TOI on Friday that their loved ones have started moving out of residential areas of the capital as there is strong talk among the population of a ground attack by the “enemy” in parts of their country in the coming days.Roya, an Iranian citizen, said, “There is panic there. People are extremely worried. No one knows whether the current (ceasefire) talks will be meaningful or will lead to any kind of halt to US and Israeli airstrikes… Many families, including mine, living in Tehran have started leaving their homes for ‘safer’ rural areas in the north.”

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Living in Mumbai for the past few years with her husband, she said her family and friends are not waiting for the next 10 days (as US President Donald Trump had announced) before US-Israeli “some more aggression” begins. He said some of his family members had decided to visit their ancestral place in a quiet village far from Tehran.Reza, an Iranian national who has been living in Bengaluru for almost four years, said residents have ration and essential items. “They have seen the horrific bombings and they are scared,” he said.“We had learned lessons from the Iraq War. In those days, it was part of the culture to collect ration, especially dry ration, for at least two months. So far, there has been no shortage of food in Tehran, but people there have stopped trusting Trump… We can see every night and day how our cities are being bombed. They can launch a ground attack on my country at any time,” said Reza, whose family called him for “about two minutes” on Thursday.“A major problem we are facing is lack of connectivity,” Reza said. “Calls from abroad are still not allowed in Iran…”

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However, the Iranian government “has eased the communications blackout by allowing video calls on social media apps”. “Thankfully, I managed to see my family’s faces via video call on the Bell app on Friday after almost a month. Though we couldn’t talk, we only cried. Only God knows what will happen next,” said an Iranian woman in Delhi.

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यूपी के 40 जिलों में बारिश का अलर्ट, तेज हवाएं और ओलावृष्टि की चेतावनी

लखनऊ समेत उत्तर प्रदेश के करीब 40 जिलों में आज मौसम ने करवट ले ली है. मौसम विभाग ने राज्य के कई हिस्सों में गरज के साथ बारिश, तेज हवाएं और बिजली गिरने का अलर्ट जारी किया है. पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के असर से मौसम में यह बदलाव देखने को मिल रहा है. अगले चार दिनों तक राज्य में इसी तरह का मौसम बने रहने की संभावना है. लोगों को सतर्क रहने की सलाह दी गई है, खासकर तेज हवाओं और तूफान के दौरान घर से बाहर निकलते समय।

पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के कारण मौसम में बदलाव हुआ
मौसम विभाग के मुताबिक पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के सक्रिय होने से प्रदेश के मौसम में अचानक बदलाव आया है. इस कारण कई जिलों में बादल छाए हुए हैं और बारिश की स्थिति बनी हुई है. यह बदलाव अगले कुछ दिनों तक जारी रह सकता है.

तेज हवाएं और ओलावृष्टि की संभावना
आज कई जिलों में 30 किलोमीटर प्रति घंटे की रफ्तार से तेज हवाएं चलने की संभावना है. इसके साथ ही कुछ जगहों पर तूफान, ओलावृष्टि और बिजली गिरने की भी चेतावनी दी गई है. ऐसे में किसानों और आम लोगों को विशेष सतर्क रहने की जरूरत है.

पिछले 24 घंटे में बारिश हुई
पिछले 24 घंटों में लखनऊ समेत करीब 10 जिलों में हल्की से मध्यम बारिश दर्ज की गई है. इससे तापमान में गिरावट आई है और मौसम थोड़ा ठंडा हो गया है.

इन जिलों में अलर्ट जारी
मौसम विभाग ने अंबेडकरनगर,अमेठी,अयोध्या,आजमगढ़,बागपत,गोरखपुर और बिजनौर में बारिश का अलर्ट जारी किया है। इसके अलावा सहारनपुर, शामली और प्रयागराज में भी बारिश की संभावना जताई गई है.

अन्य जिलों में भी असर
इसके साथ ही बारिश और तूफान का असर मेरठ, मऊ, मुजफ्फरनगर, सोनभद्र और वाराणसी समेत कई अन्य जिलों में भी देखने को मिल सकता है.

(रिपोर्ट: संदीप शुक्ला, लखनऊ)

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Middle East war: 5 Indians injured in fire after missile interception in Abu Dhabi

Middle East war: 5 Indians injured in fire after missile interception in Abu Dhabi

Five Indian nationals were injured when debris fell following the interception of a ballistic missile near the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office the incident occurred in the vicinity of Kejad when air defense systems successfully intercepted the incoming missile, which caused debris to fall in the area.Authorities confirmed that five people were injured in the aftermath, suffering minor to moderate injuries.

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“As part of the ongoing follow-up to a previously reported incident caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defense systems in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi – Kezad, authorities have confirmed that five persons of Indian nationality have sustained moderate to minor injuries as a result of this incident,” the statement said.Officials urged the public to rely only on verified information and avoid spreading rumours. “The public is advised to seek information only from official sources and avoid spreading rumors or unverified information,” the statement said.

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No further details about the condition of the injured or additional damage were immediately available.

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उत्तराखंड: मैदानी जिलों की 15 विधानसभा सीटों ने बढ़ाई बीजेपी और कांग्रेस की चिंता, 20 फीसदी से ज्यादा वोटरों का नहीं है पता

उत्तराखंड के मैदानी जिलों की 15 विधानसभा सीटों पर 20 फीसदी से ज्यादा मतदाताओं का पता नहीं है. इससे सत्तारूढ़ बीजेपी और विपक्षी कांग्रेस की चिंताएं बढ़ गई हैं. सभी ऐसी सीटें हैं जहां के मतदाता या तो पहाड़ से चले गये हैं या दूसरे राज्यों के निवासी हैं. आशंका है कि वह अपने मूल वोट पर लौट आये हैं.

चुनाव आयोग प्री-एसआईआर एक्टिविटी के तहत मतदाताओं की बीएलओ मैपिंग करा रहा है। राज्य में कुल मैपिंग का आंकड़ा 85 फीसदी को पार कर गया है, लेकिन देहरादून और उधम सिंह नगर में 15 विधानसभा सीटें ऐसी हैं, जहां यह आंकड़ा 80 फीसदी से भी कम है.

इसका मतलब यह है कि सीधे तौर पर 20 फीसदी मतदाता वर्ष 2003 की मतदाता सूची से मेल नहीं खा रहे हैं. 15 विधानसभाओं के कुल 23,33,278 मतदाताओं में से 17,41,235 मतदाता ऐसे हैं जिनका मिलान प्री-एसआईआर के तहत 2003 की मतदाता सूची से किया गया है. 5,92,043 मतदाता ऐसे हैं जिनके बारे में कुछ भी पता नहीं है. एसआईआर शुरू होने पर उन्हें अपना वोट खोने का खतरा है।

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Congress announces candidates for Puducherry Assembly elections – read full list | puducherry election news

Congress announces candidates for Puducherry Assembly elections - read full list
Puducherry Congress chief V Vaithilingam

New Delhi: Puducherry Congress president V Vaithilingam released the party’s list of 16 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in the union territory to be held on April 9.Two-time former Puducherry Chief Minister Vaithilingam, who will contest from Thattanchavady, will face AINRC founder-president and outgoing Chief Minister N Rangasamy, who is seeking a second consecutive term and fifth term overall.

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Other candidates named in the release include:

  • Mannadipattu: DPR Selvam
  • Osudu: P Karthikeyan
  • Indiranagar: N Raja Kumar
  • Kamrajnagar: PK Devdas
  • Losspet: M Vaidyanathan
  • Muthialpet: G Rajendran
  • Ariyankuppam: J Vijayalakshmi
  • Manveli: RKR Anandaraman
  • Emblem: M Kandasamy
  • Nettapakkam: ji anparasan
  • Nedungdu: Dinesh Kumar
  • Tirunallar: R Kamalakannan
  • Karaikal Answer: AM Ranjeet
  • Mahe: Ramesh Parmbath
  • Yanam: Kollapally Srinivas Ashok

The announcement comes after the seat-sharing agreement with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Under the agreement, Congress will contest on 16 out of 30 seats, while DMK will field its candidates on the remaining 14.In the 2021 assembly elections, AINRC emerged as the largest party with 10 seats, followed by DMK with six seats, while BJP and Congress won six seats each. The BJP is an ally of the AINRC, which was founded by Rangasamy in February 2011 after leaving the Congress.There are 33 seats in Puducherry Assembly. Of these, 30 members are elected, while the remaining three are nominated by the Central Government.

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Parliamentary committee supports age-restriction for social media platforms. india news

Parliamentary committee supports age-restriction for social media platforms

New Delhi: A parliamentary committee is set to recommend to the government that it should consider imposing age-restrictions for social media platforms, a suggestion that will give a legislative boost to the demand to limit children’s exposure at a time when countries around the world are pushing for the idea. The committee has urged the government to limit social media exposure for children, although it did not specify any age group, but its suggestion appears to be targeted towards children. This comes amid a growing demand inside India, including state governments, to ban SM platforms for minors below a certain age. Parliamentary Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by BJP People with knowledge of the matter said that MP Nishikant Dubey has accepted its report and it is likely to be presented in Parliament on Monday. It has also urged the government to consider bringing a comprehensive law to prevent misuse of Artificial Intelligence on the lines of stringent and binding laws implemented in many countries. Advocating for a comprehensive law to prevent misuse of Artificial Intelligence, the panel cited its deployment for financial fraud and intimidation in addition to deepfake audio and videos to support its suggestions, while also acknowledging the government’s steps to prevent such incidents and protect innocent people, especially women and children. At committee meetings, members cutting across party lines have flagged the growing threat of cyber crimes, which have robbed people of their life savings in several cases that have made national headlines, and called for stringent counter-measures. Currently, such cases fall under the provisions of the Indian Justice Code, an omnipresent set of criminal laws, and the IT Act. “The committee is of the opinion that AI should be used ethically and responsibly,” the panel said. It has been explained to the Committee that many countries of the world have already made stringent and binding laws to prevent misuse of Artificial Intelligence. It urges the government to explore the possibility of a comprehensive law to prevent misuse of AI and also explore whether age restrictions for certain platforms could be an option to protect people from misuse of AI.Official sources said the reference to some platforms is to social media and its adverse effects on children. Although there is a recognition within the government on the issue, it has so far limited itself to expressing concern and calling for consensus on how to deal with the challenge. Two Indian states, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, have taken a stand on banning use by children of a certain age group, but no nationwide policy exists yet to restrict social media use. Australia has become the first country to ban social media accounts for children under 16, leading to calls for similar policies in other countries, and several European countries are now in the midst of creating legislation. The panel said efficient use of AI will help solve “humanity’s problems” and help common people through its integration in health care, education, agriculture, energy, industry and infrastructure creation. It has urged the Ministry of Electronics and IT to work towards popularizing it in schools, colleges, academic research and lower standards of PhD and setting up data centers and AI labs across the country besides encouraging specialized studies and courses in AI.

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आगरा में मासूम प्रज्ञा हत्याकांड का पटाक्षेप, इनामी आरोपी सुनील मुठभेड़ में ढेर

आगरा में 7 साल की मासूम प्रज्ञा की हत्या ने पूरे शहर को झकझोर कर रख दिया था. अब इस दिल दहला देने वाले मामले में पुलिस को बड़ी सफलता मिली है. लड़की के अपहरण और हत्या के आरोपी 25 हजार रुपये के इनामी अपराधी सुनील को पुलिस ने मुठभेड़ में मार गिराया है. यह कार्रवाई बमरौली कटारा इलाके में हुई, जहां आरोपियों ने पुलिस टीम पर फायरिंग शुरू कर दी. जवाबी कार्रवाई में पुलिस ने उसे मार गिराया. इस घटना के बाद पुलिस ने राहत की सांस ली है, वहीं शहर में अभी भी गुस्से और गम का माहौल है.

कैसे शुरू हुआ पूरा मामला?
यह मामला 24 मार्च को तब सामने आया, जब ताजगंज क्षेत्र के गोबर चौकी निवासी दिनेश कुमार की बेटी प्रज्ञा घर के बाहर खेलते समय अचानक लापता हो गई. परिजन और पुलिस उसकी तलाश में जुट गए। अगले दिन यानी 25 मार्च को तलाश के दौरान बच्ची का शव उसके घर की पहली मंजिल पर रहने वाले किरायेदार सुनील के कमरे में मिला. हत्या के बाद आरोपियों ने शव को आटे के ड्रम में छिपा दिया था, जिससे पूरे इलाके में सनसनी फैल गई.

शहर में तनाव और विरोध बढ़ गया
इस घटना के बाद पूरे शहर में गुस्सा फैल गया. खासकर फतेहाबाद रोड पर लोगों ने विरोध प्रदर्शन किया और अशांति की स्थिति पैदा हो गई. स्थानीय लोगों ने शुरुआत में पुलिस पर लापरवाही का भी आरोप लगाया. लोगों का कहना था कि अगर समय पर कार्रवाई की गई होती तो बच्ची की जान बच सकती थी.

मुठभेड़ में मारा गया आरोपी
27-28 मार्च की रात पुलिस को मुखबिर से सूचना मिली कि आरोपी बमरौली कटारा इलाके में मौजूद है. पुलिस ने तुरंत घेराबंदी कर दी. खुद को घिरता देख आरोपी बिना नंबर की स्पलेंडर बाइक से भागने लगा और पुलिस पर अंधाधुंध फायरिंग शुरू कर दी. पुलिस उपायुक्त सैयद अली अब्बास के मुताबिक, आरोपी की गोली से एक सब-इंस्पेक्टर घायल हो गया. इसके बाद पुलिस ने आत्मरक्षा में जवाबी कार्रवाई की, जिसमें सुनील को गोली लग गयी. उन्हें अस्पताल ले जाया गया, जहां डॉक्टरों ने उन्हें मृत घोषित कर दिया.

हथियार और सबूत बरामद
पुलिस ने मुठभेड़ स्थल से बिना नंबर की स्पलेंडर मोटरसाइकिल, 315 बोर की पिस्तौल, 6 चले हुए कारतूस और 3 जिंदा कारतूस बरामद किए हैं. पुलिस अब इस मामले में अन्य सबूत भी जुटा रही है.

पुलिस कार्रवाई और आगे की जांच
इस मामले के बाद पुलिस ने 12 टीमें गठित कर आरोपियों की तलाश शुरू कर दी है. 48 घंटे के अंदर आरोपी को एनकाउंटर में मार गिराया गया. फिलहाल पुलिस पूरे मामले की गहराई से जांच कर रही है और सभी सबूत जुटाए जा रहे हैं.

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War will end in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio says no need to send ground troops to Iran

War will end in 'weeks, not months': Rubio says no need to send ground troops to Iran

The United States expects its military campaign against Iran to end within “a matter of weeks, if not months” and that it can achieve its objectives without deploying ground troops, the Secretary of State marco rubio Said on Friday. Speaking after meeting with G7 counterparts in France, Rubio said Washington was “on or ahead of schedule in that operation, and hopefully will conclude it here in a reasonable time – a matter of a few weeks, not months.”He said that while some troops are being sent to the region, it is “to give the President maximum optionality and maximum opportunity to accommodate contingencies, if they emerge.”

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‘Trump is preparing…’: Marco Rubio claims Iran war is going to end without immediate ground attack

His comments come as conflict continues to escalate across the Middle East. An Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia injured 12 US personnel, including two seriously, and damaged military equipment, a US official told Reuters. The conflict, which began with US and Israeli airstrikes on February 28, has disrupted global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for some 20 million barrels of oil per day. Iran’s ability to threaten shipping has contributed to instability in oil and commodity markets. Rubio said discussions with G7 foreign ministers also included the risk of Iran imposing shipping tolls through the strait following the conflict. He suggested that European and Asian countries benefiting from the route should contribute to ensuring free passage.The US has begun deploying additional forces to the region, including thousands of naval and air troops, raising concerns about a possible escalation into a prolonged ground conflict. However, President Donald Trump has indicated that he wants to end the war and seek a diplomatic solution.Trump has said that Iran is negotiating with the US and is “begging” for a deal, although Tehran officials have denied that any direct talks are underway. They also set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face further attacks on its civilian energy infrastructure.US special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington expected to respond soon to a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict, which includes demands related to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. Meanwhile, fresh attacks have been reported across Iran, including against nuclear-related facilities and industrial sites. Iranian officials said there were no radiation leaks following the attacks on the Yellowcake uranium facility, a claim also noted by the International Atomic Energy Agency.The conflict caused significant casualties and economic disruption. More than 1,900 people have been killed in Iran, while oil prices have soared, with Brent crude surpassing $112 a barrel. In the United States, fuel prices have also risen sharply, raising inflation concerns. Despite the damage, US intelligence estimates suggest that only a third of Iran’s missile arsenal has been destroyed, indicating that the country retains a significant strike capability.As the war continues, Gulf states have called for any final deal to include long-term restrictions on Iran’s missile and drone capabilities and safeguards to prevent future disruptions to global energy supplies.

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Gurgaon Shock: Speeding Thar crushed a grandfather and 2 children who were out for a late night walk; The driver ran away. gurgaon news

Gurgaon Shock: Speeding Thar crushed a grandfather and 2 children who were out for a late night walk; the driver is running away
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Gurgaon: Three members of the same family died after being hit by a Mahindra Thar being driven at high speed and carelessly in a street of Khor village of Pataudi late on Friday evening.The deceased were identified as 70-year-old Subhash and his two grandsons Ishant (8) and Zaid (10). According to the police, Subhash was walking in his street with his daughter’s sons at around 11:30 pm when a high-speed Thar car hit them from behind. All three suffered serious injuries and were taken to the local hospital in Pataudi, from where they were referred to the local civil hospital in Gurgaon, where they succumbed to their injuries. The accused fled from the spot leaving his vehicle at the spot. After the information, Pataudi police reached the spot and sent the bodies to the local mortuary. A policeman said, “The children are from Alwar and had gone to meet their grandfather during the holidays. After having dinner, the victims were walking near their house when they were run over by a Thar. The driver is absconding, but will be caught soon.”

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