मेरठ के दौराला थाना क्षेत्र से एक दर्दनाक मामला सामने आया है, जहां संदिग्ध जहरीली शराब पीने से तीन युवकों की अचानक तबीयत बिगड़ गई. इस घटना में दो युवकों की इलाज के दौरान मौत हो गई, जबकि तीसरा युवक जिंदगी और मौत के बीच जूझ रहा है. घटना के बाद इलाके में दहशत का माहौल है और प्रशासन भी सतर्क हो गया है. पुलिस, स्वास्थ्य विभाग और उत्पाद शुल्क विभाग संयुक्त रूप से पूरे मामले की जांच कर रहे हैं, हालांकि अभी तक मौत की असली वजह को लेकर स्थिति पूरी तरह से साफ नहीं हो पाई है.

शराब पीने के बाद हालत बिगड़ी
जानकारी के मुताबिक, शुक्रवार देर शाम दौराला कस्बे के रहने वाले जितेंद्र, दौलत और बाबूराम एक साथ बैठकर शराब पी रहे थे. इसी दौरान अचानक तीनों की तबीयत बिगड़ने लगी. कुछ ही देर में उसकी हालत इतनी बिगड़ गई कि वह बेहोश हो गया। परिजन उसे तुरंत पास के सरकारी अस्पताल ले गए।

इलाज के दौरान दो की मौत हो गई
हालत गंभीर देख डॉक्टरों ने प्राथमिक उपचार के बाद तीनों को दूसरे अस्पताल रेफर कर दिया। इलाज के दौरान जितेंद्र और दौलत की मौत हो गई। बाबूराम की हालत अभी भी गंभीर बनी हुई है और उन्हें वेंटिलेटर पर रखा गया है. डॉक्टरों के मुताबिक प्रथम दृष्टया यह किसी जहरीले पदार्थ के सेवन का मामला लग रहा है.

पुलिस और प्रशासन की जांच शुरू हुई
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और जांच शुरू कर दी. मृतकों के शव को पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया गया है. अधिकारियों का कहना है कि पोस्टमार्टम और मेडिकल रिपोर्ट आने के बाद ही मौत का सही कारण सामने आएगा।

अधिकारियों ने निरीक्षण किया
परिजनों के हंगामे के बाद भानु भास्कर भी मौके पर पहुंचे और स्थिति का जायजा लिया. इसके अलावा जिला अधिकारी डॉ. वीके सिंह और आबकारी विभाग के अधिकारी भी मौके पर पहुंचे. पूछताछ में पता चला कि तीनों की मौत की वजह सिर्फ शराब नहीं हो सकती.

शराब के सैंपल जब्त, जांच जारी
एसएसपी अविनाश पांडे ने बताया कि अभी शराब से मौत की पुष्टि नहीं हुई है. कुल 9 पेटी शराब बेची गई और कहीं से भी किसी के बीमार पड़ने की सूचना नहीं है। फिलहाल उस शराब को जब्त कर लिया गया है और उत्पाद विभाग जांच कर रहा है. रिपोर्ट आने के बाद ही सच्चाई सामने आएगी।

Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant (Agency Image)

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be back in home conditions as they face Lucknow Supergiants in the first game of the IPL 2026 double-header at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. After opening their account brilliantly, SRH are entering the match with confidence. They registered an impressive 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders and became the first team to successfully defend the score this season. An impressive batting performance helped them score 226 runs, with vital contributions from Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Their bowlers put in a brilliant effort and bowled out KKR for 161 runs in less than 16 overs. Jaydev Unadkat took three wickets, while Ishan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy took two wickets each. LSG, on the other hand, will be keen to bounce back after their disappointing performance against Delhi Capitals. Batting at home, they were never able to find any rhythm and were bowled out for 141. The total proved to be a low total as Delhi chased it down easily with the help of Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 70, handing LSG a six-wicket defeat. With SRH gaining momentum and LSG trying to recover from the early shock, this clash makes for an interesting battle between the two sides at different points in their campaigns.

when and where

This match will be played on Sunday, April 5 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad from 3:30 PM IST.

where to look

The SRH vs LSG encounter will be telecast on Star Sports channels, while the live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.

Squad:

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (captain and wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Liam Livingstone, Kamindu Mendis, Cranes Phuletra, Brydon Carse, Prafulla Hinge, Saqib Hussain, Omkar Tarmale, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Harshal Patel, Ishan Malinga, David Payne, Harsh Dubey, Amit Kumar, Zeeshan AnsariLucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis, Aiden Markram, Matthew Bretzke, Himmat Singh, Akshat Raghuvanshi, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Naman Tiwari, Mitchell Marsh, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed and Arshin Kulkarni

On a surface that required more patience than power at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals outclassed Mumbai Indians to clinch two spots out of two in IPL 2026.

While Sameer Rizvi scored a fluent 90 DC’s six-wicket win over MI made headlinesThe foundation for this had been laid earlier in the evening by Mukesh Kumar, who once again showed the value of discipline with the new ball and implemented a methodology that has come to define his T20 bowling.

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There is a tendency to chase novelty in the format, relying on variations that can baffle batsmen ready to attack. Instead, what Mukesh is creating is a much older craft, based on the control of length and the discipline of repetition.

hazelwood t20 impression

In that sense, the reference point is clear. Josh Hazlewood has made his career on surprising batsmen rather than denying them the chance, and his IPL The 2025 season was an extension of that philosophy.

Taking 22 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 8.77, he led Royal Challengers Bangalore to their first title through consistent accuracy rather than fancy variations.

Mukesh, for his part, is starting to work in a similar mold, leaning on those principles and making them the center of his methodology.

“Last year, we saw the way Hazlewood bowled; he consistently hit Test lengths. Our coach advised me to focus on my strengths and target that area. It is difficult to score runs on this length, especially if the ball is turning,” Mukesh said after DC’s win over MI in Delhi.

The phrase “Test length” may seem counterintuitive in the context of T20, but its importance lies in the doubt it creates. It sits in that awkward zone, neither full enough to drive nor short enough to pull with authority and, even with a hint of help on the surface, it makes mistakes rather than inviting strokes. Mukesh has returned to that area with increasing confidence.

When the season started, Mukesh Kumar was not seen as an automatic selection. The competition was hard to ignore, especially with Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi pushing his bid after an impressive domestic season.

After this Mukesh told how he won the trust of Delhi Capitals management to confirm his place in the playing eleven for the start of the season.

“There are practice matches before the IPL season. If you perform well there, the management supports you. I performed well in the practice match. So, the team has supported me. The performance is visible.”

Mukesh took a big step

And in the first two matches for Delhi Capitals, the Bihar pacer has quietly shown why he remains ahead of the pecking order based on the experience he already has in India colors across all formats.

in Lucknow, During Delhi’s opening game of the season, That intention became clear during the powerplay itself. He bowled three overs with the new ball at less than a run per ball, not through exaggerated action but through control. There was enough swing to bring the batsman forward and enough seam to keep the lead in the game. However, what was more telling was his refusal to ease the pressure. There was little width on offer, and he rarely made a mistake in length, especially against Mitchell Marsh, who was repeatedly forced to play in front of square. Luck also intervened, with a run out involving Rishabh Pant going in their favour, but the spell was composed of control rather than chance.

Then, against Mumbai Indians, the Bihar-born seamer started searching both sides of the wicket, but the improvement came quickly. The line straightened out, the length fell right out, and the batsmen’s reaction began to follow a familiar pattern. Ryan Rickelton, after being tied down, went looking for a release shot and instead edged out the fielder, guiding an errant stroke towards mid-off, where Axar Patel completed the chance.

Tilak Verma lasted only two balls. The 114.7 kph ball was no surprise in itself, but it worked because it followed a sequence that had already closed down the scoring options. The shot was checked, timing was absent and Mukesh completed an easy return catch.

His figures of 3-0-26-2 tell only part of the story. This mantra was less about taking wickets in isolation and more about shaping the phase of the innings.

“You have to read the pitch first, whether it is slow or not. You have to make your plan accordingly. Here, if you hit the pitch hard, the bounce is generally less. I focused on that and mixed it with the cutter,” he said after the game.

“My mindset is still to take wickets. That’s why I was bowling at the stumps. I was looking to attack.”

The emphasis on attacking the stumps is a natural extension of the length he is aiming for. This limits scoring areas, brings both edges into play, and forces batsmen to create options rather than reach for them. It’s a method that requires belief, especially in a format where even good balls can go missing.

Focus on India’s comeback

At 32, Mukesh is in that difficult phase of a fast bowler’s career where every spell is a statement. His India debut in all formats came during the tour of the Caribbean in 2023, but opportunities have become less frequent since then. Then again, this IPL is more than any other season. For Delhi Capitals, it is about marching towards an elusive first title; For Mukesh, it is about forcing him back into national identity.

There has been no dramatic change in his art, only refinement. Mukesh has leaned towards discipline, closing in on a test length and hitting it consistently. The method is subtle but effective, based not on flair but control, stacking dot balls, squeezing the batsmen and varying the pace inch by inch.

And there is a clear trace of Josh Hazlewood in that approach.

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चारधाम यात्रा से पहले व्यवस्थाओं की हकीकत परखने के लिए प्रशासन की टीम ने देर रात जिले में औचक निरीक्षण अभियान चलाया. जिलाधिकारी विशाल मिश्र के नेतृत्व में जिले भर के अधिकारियों ने सड़क, साफ-सफाई, होटल-रेस्टोरेंट, परिवहन और बाजार व्यवस्था की जांच की. निरीक्षण के दौरान कई जगहों पर लापरवाही सामने आई। जिलाधिकारी ने रुद्रप्रयाग से कुंड तक राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग एवं मरम्मत कार्यों का जायजा लिया।

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif (file photo)

Defense Minister of Pakistan Khawaja Asif Said on Saturday that Islamabad would retaliate with strikes on Kolkata in case of any “future misadventure” by India. “If India attempts another false-flag operation, then, God willing, we will take it to Kolkata,” Asif told reporters in his hometown Sialkot. He also alleged that New Delhi was planning a “false-flag operation”, claiming that India could carry out an incident using its own operatives or Pakistani captives and blame it on Islamabad, although he did not present any evidence to support this claim. Earlier this week, Asif, reacting to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement, had described Pakistan’s response to any Indian attack as “swift, balanced and decisive”. alert Any future “adventure” by Pakistan would invite “unprecedented and decisive” action. Tension remains high between the two countries following the Pahalgam attack on April 22 last year, in which 26 civilians – mostly tourists – were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. This incident led to a brief but intense military confrontation between 7 and 10 May. Hostilities subsided after Islamabad asked for a ceasefire, which New Delhi accepted while also saying that Operation Sindoor – its military response targeting Pakistan-based terrorist groups – had only been halted. New Delhi also said it would not differentiate between terrorist groups and Pakistan’s military leadership.In August 2025, the Pakistan Army had issued a similar warning, saying that it would attack deep into India from the eastern front. Kolkata – one of the country’s largest cities and a former national capital – is the capital of the eastern state of West Bengal. Asif’s latest comments come days after former Pakistani High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit suggested If Islamabad’s nuclear arsenal is threatened by the United States, it should target major Indian cities such as Mumbai and Delhi. He argued that since the US was beyond Pakistan’s nuclear reach, India would become “the next best option”. Basit said, “If anyone casts an evil eye on us, we will attack Mumbai and New Delhi without any hesitation.”(With PTI inputs)

New Delhi: A 15-year-old girl, who was stabbed in Northeast Delhi’s Seemapuri on Friday, died at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital on Saturday morning. The accused, a 24-year-old man, died in a gas cylinder explosion at his nearby residence on Friday evening, soon after the incident. The girl was declared dead in the hospital at around 6 am. Outside her house, family members recalled that she had stepped out to buy medicines from a nearby shop when she was attacked. Crying her grandmother repeated: “Just left after saying 5 minutes, haven’t returned yet.”His uncle further told TOI that he was bleeding for more than 20 minutes before help arrived. “The anger and brutality with which she was stabbed is unbelievable. She was stabbed more than a dozen times,” he said. The teenager had recently appeared for the Class 10 board exams and was waiting for her results.“We were all waiting for his results. We were very optimistic about his future,” he said. He said residents now fear for their safety after the murder. Friends and family remembered him as a man who was loved for his kindness. His aunt said, “We don’t know why someone would want to hurt him. We haven’t been told about any clear motive yet.” The girl’s family consists of her grandmother, mother, father and her younger sister. At the man’s residence, about 2 km away, relatives claimed he blew himself up to die by suicide. He described him as an introvert. The person worked as a delivery executive in an e-commerce company. His mother said, “He never mentioned anything about a girl or any mental health problems, including depression or anger. He mostly kept to himself.”

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It is believed that the man was home alone when the explosion occurred. His mother was at work. His father had died 11 months ago.Relatives expressed disbelief at the turn of events. His aunt said, “Even if he were alive and went to jail, he would still be alive for his mother. He has no one else.” While both the families denied knowing each other, a senior police officer said, “Both knew each other and were acquaintances. Both families were aware.” However, the exact motive is being investigated. The two reportedly had a telephone conversation before the incident.Another officer said, ‘They knew each other since the man’s aunt was a neighbor near the girl’s house two years ago.’ He confirmed that the man was believed to have carried out the blast himself. While the girl’s uncle alleged that several people, allegedly drunk, were involved in stabbing her multiple times, the officer refuted the claim and said only one person was visible in the CCTV footage at the spot.

गाजियाबाद के मोदीनगर इलाके में गुरुवार रात फायरिंग की दिल दहला देने वाली घटना सामने आई है. एनएच-58 के पास एक ढाबे के बाहर बदमाशों ने 35 साल के राहुल चौधरी पर फायरिंग कर दी. हमले में राहुल की गर्दन, छाती, पेट और पैर में कुल पांच गोलियां लगीं, लेकिन इसके बावजूद उन्होंने हिम्मत नहीं हारी और अपनी स्कॉर्पियो चलाकर करीब 25 किलोमीटर दूर अस्पताल पहुंचे। इस घटना से पूरे इलाके में दहशत फैल गई है और पुलिस मामले की गंभीरता से जांच कर रही है.

ढाबे के बाहर जमकर फायरिंग
पुलिस के मुताबिक घटना रात करीब साढ़े नौ बजे सीकरी कलां इलाके में स्थित स्वागत ढाबा के बाहर हुई. भास्कर वर्मा ने बताया कि घटना का 49 सेकेंड का सीसीटीवी फुटेज सामने आया है. इसमें दिख रहा है कि राहुल चौधरी अपनी स्कॉर्पियो से वहां पहुंचे थे. कुछ देर बाद एक शख्स ने अपनी कार का दरवाजा खोला और तीसरा हमलावर करीब आया और उस पर फायरिंग शुरू कर दी. घटना के बाद सभी आरोपी मौके से फरार हो गये.

गंभीर हालत में खुद अस्पताल पहुंचे
हमले में गंभीर रूप से घायल होने के बावजूद राहुल करीब 30 मिनट तक खुद गाड़ी चलाकर संजय नगर स्थित एक निजी अस्पताल पहुंचे। हॉस्पिटल स्टाफ के मुताबिक, वह खुद गेट पर आए, कार से उतरे, मदद के लिए आवाज लगाई और फिर जमीन पर गिर गए। इसके बाद डॉक्टरों ने तुरंत उनका ऑपरेशन किया और उन्हें आईसीयू में भर्ती कराया गया, जहां उनकी हालत अभी भी गंभीर बनी हुई है.

पैसों के लेन-देन को लेकर विवाद
प्रारंभिक जांच में पता चला है कि राहुल चौधरी ढाबे पर दो लोगों से 75 हजार रुपये लेने गया था. उनकी पत्नी करिश्मा के मुताबिक विनय वशिष्ठ और अरविंद सैनी ने उन्हें मिलने के लिए बुलाया था. पहले तो उसे घर बुलाया गया, लेकिन रास्ता संकरा होने के कारण उसे ढाबे पर मिलने को कहा गया।

हमले के पीछे साजिश का आरोप
करिश्मा का आरोप है कि बातचीत के बाद जब राहुल जाने लगे तो अरविंद सैनी ने कार का दरवाजा खोला और बातचीत के दौरान विनय वशिष्ठ, अरविंद सैनी, अश्विनी चौहान और अन्य ने उन पर गोलियां चला दीं. उन्होंने यह भी आरोप लगाया कि हमले की साजिश जलबीर पंडित, रवि वाल्मिकी और पीतम सैनी ने मिलकर रची थी.

पुलिस आरोपियों की तलाश में जुटी
पुलिस के मुताबिक, राहुल चौधरी पर हत्या, हत्या की कोशिश और रंगदारी जैसे कुल 18 मामले पहले से दर्ज हैं. वह हाल ही में जमानत पर बाहर आया है। करिश्मा की शिकायत पर पुलिस ने सात नामजद और दो अज्ञात आरोपियों के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज किया है. आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी के लिए पांच टीमें गठित की गई हैं और सीसीटीवी फुटेज के आधार पर जांच चल रही है.