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उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के बिजनौर जिले से एक वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहा है, जिसने कानून-व्यवस्था और किसान संगठनों की कार्यशैली पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं। वीडियो में भारतीय किसान यूनियन (बीकेयू) के जिला उपाध्यक्ष मदन सिंह राणा अपने समर्थकों के साथ अवैध लकड़ी तस्करों को बचाने के लिए वनकर्मियों के खिलाफ झूठा बलात्कार का मामला दर्ज कराने की साजिश रचते नजर आ रहे हैं. वन विभाग ने इस वीडियो को साक्ष्य के तौर पर शासन और उच्च अधिकारियों को भेजा है।

वनकर्मियों पर हमला और तस्करों को छुड़ाना
घटना बुधवार को अफजलगढ़ क्षेत्र में हुई। वन विभाग की टीम ने अवैध लकड़ी लदे पिकअप वैन को घेर लिया था. डर के कारण तस्करों ने लकड़ी को मीरापुर चौराहे पर खाली कर दिया, लेकिन टीम ने आरोपी शमशेर और लखबीर सिंह को पकड़ लिया। जैसे ही वन कर्मी आरोपी को लेकर चले गए, भाकियू नेता मदन सिंह राणा अपने समर्थकों के साथ चौराहे पर पहुंच गए। उन्होंने वनकर्मियों के साथ गाली-गलौज की, सरकारी काम में बाधा डाली और आरोपित शमशेर को जबरन छुड़ा लिया. बिजनौर डीएफओ जय सिंह कुशवाह ने इस घटना को चोरी और चोरी बताया है.

पुलिस कार्रवाई और मुकदमे
वीडियो के आधार पर अफजलगढ़ और रेहड़ थाने में शिकायत दर्ज कराई गई. अफजलगढ़ सर्किल के सीओ आलोक सिंह ने पुष्टि की कि शमशेर, लखबीर सिंह और बीकेयू नेता मदन सिंह राणा के खिलाफ गंभीर धाराओं में मामला दर्ज किया गया है.

आरोपी नेता की सफाई
मदन सिंह राणा का कहना है कि वह सिर्फ किसानों के हक की लड़ाई लड़ रहे हैं. उन्होंने दलील दी कि दुष्कर्म का मामला दर्ज कराने की बात सिर्फ वनकर्मियों को डराने के लिए कही गयी थी. पुलिस का कहना है कि कानून हाथ में लेने और झूठी साजिश रचने वालों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी.

अश्वनी तिवारी

अश्वनी तिवारी यूपी न्यूज नेटवर्क में उप-संपादक हैं। राजनीति, अपराध, खेल, ज्योतिष एवं धार्मिक विषयों से जुड़ी खबरों पर सक्रिय रूप से काम करते हैं। मीडिया जगत में तीन साल का अनुभव है. रिपोर्टिंग, स्पेशल स्टोरीज और स्पेशल खरी-खोटी जैसे कार्यक्रमों पर काम किया है। कंटेंट राइटिंग के साथ-साथ उन्हें वीडियो एंकरिंग का भी अनुभव है। सुमनटीवी ने हैदराबाद (डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म) के साथ काम किया है और ZEE न्यूज़ और इंडिया वॉच जैसे प्रतिष्ठित समाचार संगठनों में इंटर्नशिप का अनुभव प्राप्त किया है। मैं पिछले 1 वर्ष से यूपी न्यूज नेटवर्क (डिजिटल) से जुड़ा हूं और उत्तर प्रदेश से जुड़ी महत्वपूर्ण खबरों को डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म पर प्रभावी ढंग से प्रस्तुत कर रहा हूं। एमजेएमसी से पढ़ाई कर चुके अश्विनी तिवारी पत्रकारिता के लिए जाने जाते हैं जो दर्शकों को तथ्यात्मक रिपोर्टिंग, जमीनी मुद्दे और सटीक जानकारी प्रदान करती है। मेरा जन्मस्थान वाराणसी है, जबकि अपने काम के दौरान मैंने कई शहरों में रहकर पत्रकारिता की है.

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‘Homecoming will happen soon’: All India Imam Organization chief says PoK will be reintegrated into India. india news

'Homecoming will happen soon': Imam Ilyasi predicts reunification of PoK

Chief Imam of All India Imam Organization Umer Ahmed Ilyasi

New Delhi: All India Imam Organisation’s Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Friday said Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will rejoin India “very soon”, while also praising the changes in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370.“I want to say one thing to our neighboring country while standing here in Kashmir that PoK, which is an integral part of India, will definitely join India again because the people of PoK want to hold a referendum there,” Ilyasi told reporters here.

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‘Homecoming will happen soon’: Imam Ilyasi predicts reunification of PoK

He said that the people of PoK want to reintegrate with India and are watching the development taking place in Jammu and Kashmir.“God willing, their ‘homecoming’ will happen soon. It is the people there who want that.” He is happy to see the development of Kashmir. Seeing the way Kashmir is progressing today, PoK will soon join India again.Ilyasi said he was happy to see what he described as a “changed” Kashmir and pointed to growing prosperity and tourism in the region.He said, “It has become a new Kashmir. Today’s Kashmir has become excellent; there is prosperity everywhere and tourism has increased. The people here are prosperous. There was a time when the youth and children here used to throw stones. Today they have pens in their hands. They are studying.”Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack last year in which 25 tourists and a local pony operator were killed, he said there was a slight decline in tourism after the incident, but he urged people to continue visiting Kashmir. He said, “I want to tell everyone that they should visit Kashmir because there is no atmosphere of fear now.”

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On the conflict in West Asia, Ilyasi said that war only brings destruction and expressed hope for peace.He said, “Wars harm everyone; they are a sign of destruction. I have hopes from the Prime Minister of our country, Narendra Modi ji, and God willing, he will mediate, and wars will end soon… there will be peace and tranquility.”

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Why did the Iranian crude tanker going to India have to go towards China again? india news

Why did the Iranian crude tanker bound to India have to go towards China again?

New Delhi: A US-sanctioned tanker is carrying iranian crude oil Payment issues appear to be the main reason behind the change in declared destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, had earlier indicated Vadinar in Gujarat as its destination. If the cargo had reached India, it would have been the country’s first purchase of Iranian crude in nearly seven years.

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According to ship-tracking firm Kpler, the ship is now signaling Dongying in China instead of Vadinar.There is no confirmation that the destination shown on the ship’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder is final, and it may still change during transit.“An Iranian crude ship ‘Ping Shun’, which was en route to Vadinar, India in the last three days, has dropped India as its declared destination near arrival and is now indicating China,” said Sumit Ritolia, lead research analyst, refining and modeling at commodity market analytical firm Kpler.According to Retolia, the redirection appears to be linked to a tightening of payment terms.“The change in the destination of Ping Shun appears to be related to payments, with sellers tightening terms, moving from the earlier 30-60 day credit window to upfront or near-term settlements.”It was not clear who were the actual sellers and buyers of crude oil.The development comes at a time when Indian refiners are exploring opportunities to buy some cargoes of Iranian oil at sea after the US waived sanctions on such purchases for 30 days last month.That waiver window ends April 19.While the waivers allow countries to already buy Iranian oil by sea, the main challenge remains payment.Iran remains out of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication), the global banking messaging system used by financial institutions to securely send and receive transaction information.Earlier purchases from Iran were made in euros through Turkish banks, but now that option no longer exists.Iran was cut off from the SWIFT system in March 2012 following EU sanctions over its nuclear programme. Further disruption came after the US reimposed sanctions in 2018, sharply restricting Tehran’s ability to receive oil payments, conduct international trade and access foreign exchange reserves.The Ping Shun is estimated to be carrying about 600,000 barrels of crude oil, which was loaded off Kharg Island around March 4. According to Kepler, its announced ETA for Vadinar was April 4.Vadinar is home to Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy’s 20 million tonne per annum refinery.If delivered, the cargo would have been the first Iranian crude shipment to India since 2019.India was once a major buyer of Iranian oil, importing significant quantities of Iran’s light and Iran’s heavy grades due to strong refinery offtake and favorable commercial terms.But after sanctions were tightened in 2018, imports stopped from May 2019, replaced by crude from the Middle East, the US and other sources.At its peak, Iranian crude oil accounted for 11.5 percent of India’s total oil imports.India imported about 518,000 barrels per day of Iranian oil in 2018. It fell to 268,000 barrels a day between January and May 2019, when the US granted waivers to some buyers. There has been no import since then.India’s oil ministry has so far maintained that any decision on resuming purchases of Iranian crude will depend on techno-commercial feasibility.According to estimates, about 95 million barrels of Iranian oil is currently on ships at sea. Of this, about 51 million barrels can be sold to India, while the rest is considered more suitable for buyers in China and Southeast Asia.Ritolia said the latest redirection shows how financial terms are becoming central to the movement of Iranian crude.“While such mid-journey destination changes are not unprecedented with Iranian crude, they highlight the increased sensitivity of trade flows to financial conditions and counterparty risk,” he said.“If payment issues are resolved, cargo could still make its way to an Indian refinery. However, the episode underlines that commercial terms are becoming as important as logistics in determining the flow of Iranian crude to countries other than China.”

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रुद्रपुर: युवकों ने युवती को दुबई ले जाकर किया दुष्कर्म, एफआईआर दर्ज – रुद्रपुर के युवकों ने युवती को दुबई ले जाकर किया दुष्कर्म

पंजाब की एक लड़की से सामूहिक दुष्कर्म का मामला सामने आया है। आरोप है कि रुद्रपुर के दो भाइयों ने युवती के साथ पहले दुबई और फिर दिल्ली में रेप किया। लड़की की शिकायत पर पटियाला पुलिस ने जीरो नंबर पर एफआईआर दर्ज की. बाद में इसे रुद्रपुर स्थानांतरित कर दिया गया। एसएसपी अजय गणपति के निर्देश पर कोतवाली पुलिस ने एफआईआर दर्ज कर जांच शुरू कर दी है।

एसएसपी के मुताबिक, पंजाब के पटियाला की रहने वाली 20 साल की लड़की ने समाना पुलिस स्टेशन सिटी में शिकायत दर्ज कराई थी कि दो साल पहले ऑस्ट्रेलिया में स्टडी वीजा के लिए आवेदन करते समय वह रुद्रपुर के रहने वाले दो भाइयों गौरव सिंह और साहिल सिंह के संपर्क में आई थी। आरोप है कि दोनों उसे बहाने से दुबई ले गए और वहां उसके साथ सामूहिक दुष्कर्म किया। इसके बाद दोनों ने उसे डरा-धमका कर दिल्ली बुलाया और फिर यहां भी उसके साथ दुष्कर्म किया. लड़की की शिकायत के आधार पर पुलिस ने जीरो एफआईआर दर्ज की और चूंकि आरोपी रुद्रपुर के रहने वाले थे, इसलिए मामला एसएसपी ऑफिस पटियाला से रुद्रपुर पुलिस ऑफिस ट्रांसफर कर दिया गया. मामला जब एसएसपी के संज्ञान में आया तो उन्होंने तत्काल एफआईआर दर्ज करने का आदेश दिया. कोतवाली पुलिस ने जीरो एफआईआर में दर्ज धाराओं के आधार पर दोनों भाइयों के खिलाफ दुष्कर्म के आरोप में एफआईआर दर्ज कर ली। हालांकि, पीड़िता अभी तक अपना बयान दर्ज कराने रुद्रपुर नहीं पहुंची है। एसएसपी ने उपनिरीक्षक नेहा राणा को जांच अधिकारी बनाया है।

वीडियो कॉल के जरिए बयान दर्ज, मेडिकल के लिए रुद्रपुर बुलाया


एसएसपी ने बताया कि जांच टीम ने वीडियो कॉल के जरिए पीड़िता का बयान दर्ज किया है और उसे मेडिकल परीक्षण के लिए रुद्रपुर बुलाया गया है. मामले में प्रथम दृष्टया यह बात सामने आई है कि रुद्रपुर में बच्ची के साथ दुष्कर्म का कोई सबूत नहीं है और एक आरोपी साहिल फिलहाल दिल्ली में रहता है. मामले की जांच जारी है. इसके बाद ही आगे की कार्रवाई की जाएगी।

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Bridge for bridge: Iran lists 7 Gulf targets after Karaj attack

Bridge for bridge: Iran lists 7 Gulf targets after Karaj attack

Iran has hinted at possible retaliatory measures across the Gulf after suffering a major blow from US-led strikes near its capital. The attack targeted a major bridge in Karaj, barely 50 km from Tehran, causing several casualties and a sharp increase in tensions.us President donald trump The attack was announced as Iran’s highest bridge had been targeted – just hours after warning it could bomb the Islamic Republic “back to the Stone Age”.According to Fars News Agency, Tehran is now considering a “tit-for-tat” response. The report said Iranian media outlets have begun identifying key infrastructure across the region as potential targets, indicating a possible expansion of the conflict.

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Among the sites listed are major strategic bridges, including the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Sea Bridge, the King Fahd Causeway, the Sheikh Zayed Bridge, the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, as well as the King Hussein Bridge, the Damiya Bridge and the Abdoun Bridge.Early Thursday morning, joint strikes by the US and Israel hit the B1 bridge in Karaj, a vital transportation link in Alborz province, causing significant destruction and casualties. Visuals circulating online showed large portions of the structure collapsing after the impact.Trump took to Truth Social to praise the operation and suggest that further attacks may be coming. “Iran’s largest bridge collapses, will not be used again, more to come!”. He has written.

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The B1 bridge, considered one of Iran’s most modern infrastructure projects, spans approximately 1,000 meters and plays a key role in reducing congestion between Tehran and Karaj while connecting routes to the northern regions of the country.

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Regional tensions have risen sharply since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on February 28, an operation that has so far claimed the lives of more than 1,340 people, including Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Rajnath Singh launches stealth frigate INS Taragiri, enhances Navy’s combat capability

Rajnath Singh launches stealth frigate INS Taragiri, enhances Navy's combat capability

New Delhi: Defense Minister -Rajnath Singh Advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri inducted into Navy on Friday Indian NavyWhich is an important step towards strengthening India’s maritime capabilities and indigenous defense production.Naval Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of Defense Staff Anil Chauhan and other senior officers were present at the commissioning ceremony.

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INS Taragiri is the fourth stealth frigate under the Navy’s Project 17A program and is built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. Weighing 6,670 tonnes, the warship has more than 75 per cent indigenous content, reflecting India’s endeavor for self-reliance in defense manufacturing.“As the fourth powerful platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not just a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the ‘Make in India’ spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards,” the Navy said in a statement.The vessel replaces the earlier Leander-class frigate of the same name that served in the Navy from 1980 to 2013, marking a generational upgrade in design and capability.Designed with a significantly low radar cross-section, INS Taragiri can operate with enhanced stealth in high-threat environments. The warship is powered by a combined diesel or gas propulsion system, enabling high speed and long-range operations.Its weapons suite includes supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles and an advanced anti-submarine warfare system. These have been integrated through modern battle management systems for quick response during operations.The ship is also equipped with advanced indigenous sonar systems and is capable of multi-domain warfare including anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine missions.This commissioning comes at a time when India’s eastern seaboard and the broader Indo-Pacific region are of increasing strategic importance. The Indian Navy is focusing on fleet expansion and modernization to address emerging regional security challenges.INS Taragiri is expected to strengthen India’s operational posture in the Indian Ocean region, especially amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased naval activity.In addition to combat operations, the frigate is designed for a wide variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.Its flexible operational profile allows it to be deployed for high-intensity warfare as well as diplomatic and emergency response roles, increasing the Navy’s versatility.The induction of INS Taragiri reflects the Indian Navy’s continued efforts to build a combat-ready, technologically advanced and self-reliant force.With its advanced systems, indigenous design and enhanced firepower, the warship is expected to play a vital role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests and strengthening its presence in strategic waters.

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Watch: Rahul Gandhi enjoys ‘Appam and Omelette’ with UDF leaders ahead of Kerala Assembly elections. india news

Watch: Rahul Gandhi enjoys 'Appam and omelette' with UDF leaders ahead of Kerala Assembly elections

New Delhi: Congress MP and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi On Friday, he shared a video on social media in which he is seen having breakfast with leaders of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.In the video, Gandhi is seen enjoying local delicacies like appam, puttu and omelette while interacting with UDF leaders on the ground reality of the upcoming elections.In a post on UDF is the new hope for the people of Kerala – our team is strong, united and ready to lead.The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to face a tough challenge from the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF). Indian National Congress. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is also trying to expand its presence in the state, aiming to turn the contest into a triangular fight.The 2026 Kerala Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on 9 April, as announced by the Election Commission of India on 15 March. The counting of votes is scheduled to take place on May 4, while the tenure of the current assembly is scheduled to end on May 23.

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पति बन गया हैवान… पहले तो पीट-पीटकर मार डाला, फिर दांतों से पत्नी की नाक और गाल काट दिए.

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के हमीरपुर जिले से घरेलू हिंसा का एक बेहद दर्दनाक मामला सामने आया है। चिकासी थाना क्षेत्र के बिरहट गांव में एक शख्स ने अपनी पत्नी के साथ ऐसी हैवानियत की, जिसे सुनकर हर कोई कांप उठा। आरोपी पति ने पहले अपनी पत्नी को बेरहमी से पीटा और फिर गुस्से में उसके चेहरे को दांतों से काट लिया. महिला की नाक और गाल बुरी तरह जख्मी हो गये. इस घटना से पूरा इलाका सदमे में है और लोगों में गुस्सा भी देखा जा रहा है.

छोटी सी बात पर विवाद शुरू हुआ और भयानक हमले में बदल गया.
पुलिस को दी गई शिकायत के मुताबिक अमरुद्दीन ने बताया कि उसकी बहन पैना की शादी राठ कोतवाली क्षेत्र के टोला गांव निवासी फूल खां से हुई थी। शादी के बाद से ही दोनों के बीच अक्सर झगड़े होते रहते थे। बुधवार की रात भी दोनों के बीच किसी बात को लेकर विवाद शुरू हुआ, जो धीरे-धीरे बढ़ता गया और हिंसक रूप ले लिया.

पिटाई के बाद दांतों से काटा चेहरा
आरोप है कि फूल खां ने पहले पाना को बुरी तरह पीटा, जिससे वह बेहोश हो गयी. इसके बाद भी उसका गुस्सा शांत नहीं हुआ और उसने पाना के चेहरे पर हमला कर दिया. उसने उसकी नाक और गालों को अपने दांतों से इतनी जोर से काटा कि मांस के टुकड़े अलग हो गए। ये घटना बेहद दर्दनाक और चौंकाने वाली है.

महिला की हालत गंभीर, सर्जरी की जरूरत
गंभीर रूप से घायल पैना को तुरंत सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र ले जाया गया। वहां डॉक्टरों ने प्राथमिक उपचार के बाद उसकी हालत गंभीर देखते हुए उसे मेडिकल कॉलेज झांसी रेफर कर दिया। डॉक्टरों के मुताबिक, उनके गाल पर 10 टांके लगे और उनकी नाक का हिस्सा भी बुरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त हो गया। अब उसे प्लास्टिक सर्जरी करानी पड़ेगी.

पुलिस ने मामला दर्ज कर लिया है, आरोपियों की तलाश जारी है
इस मामले में अमरुद्दीन की शिकायत पर पुलिस ने आरोपी पति फूल खान और उसके पिता हबीब के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज कर लिया है. पुलिस का कहना है कि आरोपियों की तलाश में लगातार छापेमारी की जा रही है और जल्द ही उन्हें गिरफ्तार कर लिया जाएगा.

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Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli deserve clarity from India management: Yuvraj Singh on 2027 World Cup plans

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has called on the Indian team management to provide clarity to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli about their roles ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup and stressed that players of their stature deserve transparent communication. He stressed that uncertainty is inappropriate at this stage of his career and it is necessary for India to have a clear plan as they move towards the next global event.

Both Rohit and Kohli have opted out of Tests and T20Is to focus on their roles in ODIs Be at the center of India’s roadmap, But also part of the broader transition conversation. Speaking to India Today’s sister channel, Sports Tak, Yuvraj highlighted the need for honest talks between head coach Gautam Gambhir, the India selectors and the two legends.

Yuvraj said, “I don’t know what is going on in his mind. He seems committed to playing the World Cup, but I think it is his decision and the selectors who have to decide the future. My point is that he is such a great player, there should be clarity in this.”

“You have to be able to sit in a room and discuss things openly. It’s difficult, especially at that stage of your career. You may not like to hear that the team is looking ahead, but after a year you will appreciate that at least someone told the truth to your face. That doesn’t really happen in Indian cricket,” he said.

Meanwhile, both Rohit and Kohli have shown that they remain integral parts of India’s ODI setup. Kohli has enjoyed a resurgence since the end of 2025, A return to the top of the ICC rankings with a more aggressive approach, including a brilliant series against South Africa, where he scored 302 runs in three matches at an average of 151 and a strike rate of over 117.

Rohit, on the other hand, scored 202 runs at an average of 101 in three matches in Australia, including a match-winning century in Sydney that sealed the series and helped him regain the No. 1 ODI ranking spot at 38, just . However, his form declined in the next home series against New Zealand, where he managed only 61 runs at an average of 20.33.

Why should India not pay attention to the Ro-Ko dilemma?

Yuvraj stressed that while the Rohit-Kohli debate will continue to make headlines, India’s focus should be on creating a clear and structured roadmap for the 2027 World Cup. For them, the bigger concern is not who plays, but how decisively the management communicates its vision to both the senior players and the next generation.

Yuvraj said, “I don’t want any player who has represented the country for so many years to be stuck in a situation where someone doesn’t sit down and tell them clearly what the plan is. Either commit them to the World Cup and support them fully, or tell them that the team is considering young players. Someone has to say that. Tell them the reality. I think that should happen after this IPL.”

With emerging players like Yashasvi Jaiswal waiting in the wings but struggling for opportunities due to a settled top order, India face the challenge of striking a balance between continuity and change, making clarity all the more important in the coming months.

Will Rohit, Kohli play 2027 World Cup?

For Yuvraj, the answer is not a simple yes or no, but depends on how India wants to shape its team. He stressed that it is important to plan for the future, but the value of experience in a high-pressure tournament like the World Cup cannot be underestimated.

“You need experience in the team, you can’t just go with young players. You need someone like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the team for the World Cup. But the thing is, whatever you are thinking, you have to be clear about them. Don’t leave them in the dark, that’s not good, not even for them,” he said.

Yuvraj said, “Rohit Sharma has probably been the best white-ball opener and a World Cup-winning captain in T20 and Champions Trophy, so give him that respect. Virat Kohli is one of the greatest players of our generation for India, so he deserves that respect too.”

As India look towards 2027, the figures show that Rohit and Kohli still have a long way to go, but the big thing is not just about form, it is about direction.

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Debodinna Chakraborty

Published on:

April 3, 2026 14:56 IST

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Myanmar’s army chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president

Myanmar's army chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president

Min Aung Hlaing has been elected Myanmar’s president after winning a parliamentary vote dominated by pro-military lawmakers, formalizing his control of the country five years after leading a coup against an elected government.The 69-year-old general won the presidency after a vote in a parliament controlled by the largely military-backed Union Solidarity and Development party and appointing representatives of the armed forces.Min Aung Hlaing, who has led Myanmar’s armed forces since 2011, seized power in 2021 by overthrowing the civilian government. Aung San Suu KyiHe was arrested and triggered nationwide protests which later turned into an armed resistance movement.His rise to the presidency followed elections in December and January, which were won by the military-backed party. The elections were criticized by opposition groups and Western governments as lacking credibility and seen as a mechanism to extend military rule under a civilian framework.During the live broadcast of vote counting, Min Aung Hlaing easily passed the threshold needed to secure the presidency.His transition to the presidency coincided with a reshuffle in the military leadership. Earlier this week, Min Aung Hlaing named Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief considered a close ally, as his successor to lead the armed forces.Analysts see the move as a strategic effort to consolidate authority while projecting the image of a civilian administration.“He has long harbored a presidential ambition to attain the position of Commander-in-Chief and it appears that his dream is now becoming a reality,” independent analyst Aung Kyaw Soe said.The change is also seen as an attempt to gain international legitimacy while maintaining the military’s influence over the regime.Despite the change in leadership, Myanmar remains engulfed in conflict. Armed resistance groups, including factions linked to Suu Kyi’s party and ethnic minority forces, have stepped up coordination against the military.“Our vision and strategic objective is to completely eliminate all forms of dictatorship, including military dictatorship, and collectively usher in a new political landscape,” the Steering Council for the Emergence of the Federal Democratic Union said in a statement.Analysts have warned that opposition groups may face increased military pressure under the new political system as well as changing dynamics with neighboring countries.Experts say the evolving political and economic environment could further complicate resistance efforts.“Amid the global oil and fuel shortage and economic crisis, it may be difficult to maintain organizational stability,” said analyst Tsai Ki Zin So.“As these difficulties increase, it may become more difficult to build mutual understanding and trust between groups, reach strong agreements, and maintain cooperation.”The development underscores the ongoing instability in Myanmar, where the military’s consolidation of power is playing out alongside an ongoing civil conflict with no immediate resolution in sight.

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