‘How about a ban on the Indian caste system’: Controversy over Ann Coulter’s response to ban on Sharia law in Florida
Ann Coulter’s comments on the Indian caste system have sparked a new controversy.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week that blocks Florida courts from applying foreign laws, including Sharia law. orthodox writer Ann CoulterHis comments on this created a huge controversy because he did not say anything about the law or the bill; He talked about the caste system in India. “How about banning the Indian caste system? This is even more incompatible with America,” wrote Ann Coulter, reacting to a post that said Sharia law is incompatible with America. “Today in Tampa, I signed HB 1471 to protect the constitutional rights of Floridians from the application of foreign and religious laws, including Sharia law. This legislation also establishes a framework to combat terrorist organizations and ensure greater accountability for our education system. Millions for education and public safety, but not a cent for jihad!” Ron DeSantis declared. Social media users noted how Ann Coulter again aired her anti-India hatred where it had nothing to do with India. One wrote, “Anti-India hate is definitely a coordinated action with influential people this time. Everyone is doing it at once.” Some users told him that there is no practical Indian caste system, while some thanked him for raising the issue. Responding to Coulter, Suhag Shukla, executive director of the Hindu American Foundation, wrote, “I keep telling you all… the radical academic left and the xenophobic far right are exactly on the same page when it comes to targeting Hindus. The reasons are different, but the methods are the same.”In 2024, Coulter told Vivek Ramaswamy that she could never vote for him, because Ramaswamy is an Indian. At that time Ramaswami was a presidential candidate. In view of the controversy over this racist comment, Coulter said that it is not racist. “Blacks have been here longer than most whites. It has nothing to do with race. It has to do with being citizens for at least three generations. I think that’s a good rule of thumb.”“That’s why the Founders wanted the president to be natural-born — who Ted Cruz is not,” Coulter said. “President is different from any other position. I told him (Ramaswamy) he can be a Secretary of State, can be a Supreme Court judge, can be a Governor. But President, I think we have to wait for the third generation.”
CM Gupta, LG Sandhu attend GGSIPU convocation; 26,649 degrees were awarded. india news
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, speaking at the 18th convocation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) on Thursday, said the talent and potential of today’s graduates will take the country to new heights on the global stage. “Today’s graduates are the real drivers of a developed India,” he said at the event organized at the university’s East Delhi campus in Surajmal Vihar. A total of 26,649 degrees were awarded to students, which includes 124 PhD, 11 MPhil, 2,873 Post Graduate, 22,455 Bachelor, 477 MBBS and 709 MD/MS and DM/MCh degrees. University officials said 70 percent of the PhD recipients graduating this year are women. Seventy-six gold medals and six memorial prizes were awarded to meritorious students. Addressing the ceremony, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Chancellor of GGSIPU, Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that the convocation not only marks the end of an academic journey but also the beginning of new responsibilities towards nation building. He said students are entering a world increasingly reshaped by Artificial Intelligence and sustainable innovation, and urged them to go beyond textbook education. LG Sandhu said, “In the age of AI and innovation, logical thinking is the real power.” “The degree must go beyond textbook knowledge,” he said. He said that adaptability, logical thinking and courage to innovate will be important in the coming years. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Developed India @2047”, he said the country needs problem-solvers who can tackle complex challenges in areas such as urban development, public health and digital governance. GGSIPU Vice Chancellor Mahesh Verma reaffirmed the university’s focus on innovation, research and preparing students for the rapidly evolving world. “Proceed with responsibility, integrity and purpose,” he said. Vice Chancellor of Delhi University and Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education Yogesh Singh also attended the convocation ceremony. The Chief Minister said that the convocation ceremony reflected the years of hard work, discipline and dedication of the students. He urged the students to use their education not only for personal development but also for the larger well-being of the society. He also highlighted the university’s work in emerging areas such as AI, robotics, data science and design innovation. Praising the Atal Incubation Center in the university, the Chief Minister said that it has supported more than 170 startups, helping youth transform from job seekers to job creators. Highlighting the education priorities of the Delhi government, Gupta said that this year the education budget has increased to Rs 19,326 crore. “Our aim is not just to make schools smart but also to ensure world-class facilities in higher education,” the Chief Minister said. He said more than 2,200 students are receiving free coaching for competitive exams like JEE, NEET and CLAT.
जानिए क्या हैं ब्लैक हॉक कमांडो…जो कानपुर की सड़कों पर तैनात हैं, यूपी पुलिस की एक अनोखी पहल।
कानपुर समाचार: अब कानपुर में दंगाइयों और उपद्रवियों के लिए मुश्किल घड़ी आने वाली है। शहर की कानून-व्यवस्था को मजबूत और अभेद्य बनाने के लिए कानपुर पुलिस कमिश्नरेट ने एक विशेष और शक्तिशाली इकाई बनाई है, जिसे ‘ब्लैक हॉक’ नाम दिया गया है. काले सुरक्षा कवच से लैस ये कमांडो अब शहर की सड़कों पर उतर चुके हैं. इस यूनिट का मुख्य उद्देश्य किसी भी अप्रिय घटना पर तुरंत कार्रवाई करना और स्थिति को तुरंत नियंत्रित करना है। पुलिस का मानना है कि इससे शहर में सुरक्षा का स्तर और बेहतर होगा.
60 जवानों की स्पेशल टीम, स्पेशल ट्रेनिंग
यह यूनिट कानपुर जैसे संवेदनशील शहर को ध्यान में रखकर तैयार की गई है। ‘ब्लैक हॉक’ विंग में 60 चयनित, सक्रिय और ऊर्जावान पुलिसकर्मी शामिल हैं। इन जवानों को भीड़ नियंत्रण और गुरिल्ला कार्रवाई के लिए विशेष तौर पर प्रशिक्षित किया जा रहा है. ये जवान आधुनिक काले रंग के बॉडी गियर से लैस होंगे, जो इन्हें पथराव और हमलों से सुरक्षित रखेंगे. यह टीम क्विक रिस्पांस टीम (क्यूआरटी) की तरह काम करेगी और तुरंत मौके पर पहुंचकर स्थिति को संभाल लेगी.
मौके पर पूरी ताकत से कार्रवाई
ब्लैक हॉक यूनिट को न सिर्फ तैनाती बल्कि मौके पर फैसले लेने की भी बड़ी जिम्मेदारी दी गई है. अगर दंगा, हंगामा या आगजनी जैसी स्थिति बनती है तो ये कमांडो तुरंत कार्रवाई कर सकते हैं. इनमें लाठीचार्ज, रबर बुलेट से फायरिंग और आंसू गैस के गोले छोड़ने का फैसला लेना शामिल है. संयुक्त पुलिस आयुक्त (कानून एवं व्यवस्था) डॉ.विपिन ताड़ा ने बताया कि इस यूनिट का मुख्य उद्देश्य सूचना मिलते ही कम से कम समय में मौके पर पहुंचकर स्थिति को नियंत्रित करना है.
ट्रायल मोड में दस्ता, रूट मार्च जारी
फिलहाल ब्लैक हॉक स्क्वाड ट्रायल मोड में काम कर रहा है. ये जवान हर दिन स्थानीय पुलिस के साथ शहर के अलग-अलग संवेदनशील इलाकों और संकरी गलियों में रूट मार्च कर रहे हैं. इसका मकसद अपनी मौजूदगी दिखाना, अपराधियों में डर पैदा करना और आम लोगों में सुरक्षा का भरोसा बढ़ाना है. कानपुर पुलिस की इस पहल से साफ है कि अब शहर में शांति व्यवस्था बिगाड़ने वालों को बख्शा नहीं जाएगा. ‘ब्लैक हॉक’ कानून को अपने हाथ में लेने की कोशिश करने वाले किसी भी व्यक्ति पर नजर रखेगा।
India’s oldest living cricketer, CD Gopinath, 96, dies in Chennai. cricket news
Mumbai: 96-year-old CD Gopinath passed away in Chennai on Thursday. Chingleput Doraikannu (CD) Gopinath, a resident of Chennai (formerly Madras), who played eight Tests between 1951–60, was previously India’s oldest living cricketer. Gopinath was the last player to survive India’s first Test victory over England at Madras in 1952.Following his demise, former India, Mumbai and Maharashtra wicketkeeper-batsman Chandu Patankar, aged 95 years and 136 days, is now the oldest living Indian Test cricketer.
Patankar played one Test for India against New Zealand in 1955. “Yes, someone gave me the sad news of Gopinath’s demise today. A friend told me that I am now the oldest living Indian Test cricketer,” Patankar told TOI. Asked how he maintained himself in the 90s, Patankar said, “It’s God’s grace. I don’t make any extra efforts.” After his retirement, Patankar served as the Secretary of the Cricket Club of India for many years. A wicketkeeper and lower-order batsman in his time, Patankar played one Test, the New Year Test, against New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in December 1955. He scored 13 and 1 unbeaten runs in that match. He took three catches and also made one stumping in the first innings. However, he missed a tough skier and was dropped from the playing eleven for the fifth Test played at the Madras Corporation Stadium.Patankar, a resident of Parel, was born in Pen in Raigarh district of Maharashtra. He attended Bombay University and obtained an M.Sc. He played first-class cricket for Bombay from 1950 to 1966, then moved to Maharashtra in his last season (1966–67). For the fourth game of Harry Cave’s five-match Test series against New Zealand in 1955–56, Patankar replaced his Bombay wicket-keeping colleague Naren Tamhane, who was injured, but lost his place when Tamhane replaced him for the final game of the series. Patankar thus joins the list of 51 cricketers, including six wicketkeepers, who have played just one Test for India.People close to Patankar describe him as a “good person”. In October 2022, Patankar decided to go to the Wankhede Stadium complex and vote in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) elections. He also participated in the 50th anniversary celebrations of Wankhede Stadium in January 2025.
Marseille miracle: how reducing pollution brought the ocean back to life world News
The regeneration of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows in Marseille represents an important example of marine resilience, demonstrating nature’s ability to recover when pressures imposed by humans are reduced. Over the years, the city’s untreated wastewater has destroyed large sections of Posidonia oceanica grasslands, which provide important ecosystem services such as carbon storage and habitat for many marine species. Following the construction of a new major waste water treatment plant in 1987, as well as the introduction of several industrial use restrictions, researchers have shown that recovery rates have been ‘extraordinary’. The grasslands were able to expand on their own at low cost by using a method called passive restoration, as opposed to the more expensive method of planting seagrass seedlings. Underwater forests (grasslands) now cover large areas of the ocean floor, creating a global model for coastal protection and demonstrating the long-term success of implementing strict pollution control policies.
How pollution cuts brought seagrass back to life in Marseille, France
The research, published in Marine Environmental Research, highlights that the primary driver of the return of Neptune grass was a drastic reduction in organic matter and industrial pollutants. By 1987, the city of Marseille transferred its sewage system to use a treatment plant, which, as a result, produced less filth in the area. As a result, light can penetrate to the sea floor and allow the natural expansion of existing seagrass beds that had been dormant or declining for about 100 years.
Why did nature defeat human intervention?
The study in Marseille showed that passive restoration, such as in removing the source of degradation, was far more effective than human-directed planting efforts. Active restoration often results in very low success rates and high costs, but the natural restoration of Posidonia oceanica within the Gulf of Marseille demonstrates that once water clarity and sediment quality are restored, the species has considerable resilience.
How do seagrass support the Mediterranean climate?
The ‘lungs of the Mediterranean’ are extremely important in providing essential services of shoreline protection and carbon storage. The European Environment Agency has considered the recovery of these meadows as important for achieving ‘Good Environmental Status’ (GES) under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, particularly along the coast of France. Seagrass recovery near Marseille is an important contributor to regional biodiversity, providing habitat for hundreds of different marine species.
How EU directives protect Marseille’s marine life
The current health of the seagrass is strongly linked to compliance with the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, as confirmed by regular monitoring carried out by the French Water Agency (Agence de l’Eau). Regular sampling of coastal waters near Marseille indicates a reduction in levels of heavy metals and nitrogen, which were previously causing algal blooms (eutrophication) that were suppressing seagrass populations.
‘Bomb making has become a cottage industry’: PM Modi attacks Mamata Banerjee, TMC at Birbhum rally. india news
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharply criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government and alleged that it has “turned crude bomb making into a cottage industry”.Addressing an election rally in Birbhum, West Bengal, the Prime Minister said the TMC has normalized violence in the state and promised strict action if the BJP comes to power. He said, “Today I make a promise to the people of Bengal. As soon as the BJP government is formed in Bengal, a special investigation will be conducted against those who helped in infiltration. This is my guarantee to you. No matter how powerful they are, they will be identified and sent to jail.”The Prime Minister also took a dig at TMC’s slogan, saying, “TMC’s ‘Maa-Mati-Manush’ is nothing more than empty talk.” The Prime Minister commented, “Mothers are crying, the soil has been taken over by infiltrators and the humans are scared.”Referring to Rabindranath Tagore, he said, “Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore envisioned a society where everyone would be free from fear. However, TMC’s ‘Maha Jungle Raj’ has done just the opposite.”Referring to the 2022 Birbhum violence, also known as the Bogatui massacre, he said, “What happened in Bogatui was not just an incident; it was a stain on humanity. Innocent women and children were burnt alive. If this is not jungle raj, what is it?”The PM also accused TMC of insulting the tribal communities. “What kind of mentality does TMC have that it can even insult the country’s first tribal woman President? How much arrogance is there?” he asked.Appealing to young voters, Modi said, “The youth power of Bengal is bidding farewell to this ruthless government. They will give their answer on April 23 and April 29.”The Prime Minister had earlier addressed a rally in Asansol. Voting for the 294 assembly seats of West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29 and the counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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मुज़फ्फरनगर प्राइवेट स्कूल फीस विरोध: निजी स्कूलों की मनमानी फीस के खिलाफ शिवसेना ने किया प्रदर्शन, शिक्षा मंत्री को सौंपा ज्ञापन
मुजफ्फरनगर निजी स्कूलों द्वारा कथित मनमानी फीस वसूली और अभिभावकों पर बढ़ते वित्तीय बोझ के खिलाफ शिवसेना ने मुखर विरोध दर्ज कराया। शिव सेना पश्चिमी उत्तर प्रदेश के बैनर तले निजी विद्यालयों की कार्यप्रणाली पर नियंत्रण की मांग को लेकर जिला अधिकारी के माध्यम से प्रदेश के शिक्षा मंत्री को ज्ञापन सौंपा गया।
इस अभियान का नेतृत्व पश्चिम प्रदेश प्रमुख करेंगे ललित मोहन शर्मा ऐसा संगठन के आह्वान पर किया गया, जिसमें संगठन के पदाधिकारियों और कार्यकर्ताओं ने बड़ी संख्या में भाग लिया और अभिभावकों की समस्याओं को प्रमुखता से उठाया.
सरकारी स्कूलों की हालत के कारण निजी स्कूलों पर निर्भरता बढ़ी
ज्ञापन में कहा गया है कि सरकारी स्कूलों में शिक्षा की गुणवत्ता को लेकर अभिभावकों के मन में विश्वास की कमी के कारण बड़ी संख्या में लोग अपने बच्चों को निजी स्कूलों में भेजने के लिए मजबूर हैं।
इस स्थिति का फायदा उठाकर कई निजी और सरकारी स्कूल अभिभावकों से मनमानी फीस वसूल रहे हैं। संगठन का आरोप है कि यह स्थिति शिक्षा व्यवस्था को आर्थिक बोझ का माध्यम बना रही है.
महंगी फीस, ड्रेस और किताबों के नाम पर अतिरिक्त बोझ का आरोप
मुजफ्फरनगर प्राइवेट स्कूल फीस विरोध के दौरान संगठन ने आरोप लगाया कि महंगी फीस के अलावा कई स्कूल प्रबंधन महंगी ड्रेस और पाठ्यक्रम के नाम पर अभिभावकों पर अतिरिक्त आर्थिक दबाव डाल रहे हैं.
ज्ञापन में यह भी कहा गया है कि कुछ स्कूलों में छात्रों के लिए एक विशेष प्रकाशन की किताबें अनिवार्य कर दी जाती हैं और अभिभावकों को उन्हें केवल निर्दिष्ट दुकानों से खरीदने के लिए मजबूर किया जाता है।
इस प्रकार की व्यवस्था को अभिभावकों के आर्थिक शोषण के रूप में देखा जा रहा है.
हर कक्षा में दोबारा प्रवेश प्रक्रिया पर उठे सवाल
संगठन ने यह भी आरोप लगाया कि कई निजी स्कूलों में छात्र के अगली कक्षा में जाने पर दोबारा प्रवेश जैसी प्रक्रिया अपनाई जाती है, जिससे अभिभावकों पर अनावश्यक आर्थिक बोझ पड़ता है.
ज्ञापन में इस व्यवस्था को समाप्त करने की मांग प्रमुखता से उठाई गई।
तीन प्रमुख मांगों को लेकर सौंपा ज्ञापन
मुज़फ्फरनगर निजी स्कूल फीस विरोध के तहत, शिव सेना ने शिक्षा मंत्री को भेजे ज्ञापन में तीन महत्वपूर्ण मांगें कीं:
पहली मांग यह रखी गई कि एक ही स्कूल में पढ़ने वाले छात्र को अगली कक्षा में भेजते समय दोबारा प्रवेश की प्रक्रिया खत्म की जाए।
दूसरी मांग में कहा गया है कि अभिभावकों को कहीं से भी ड्रेस और पाठ्यक्रम खरीदने की आजादी दी जानी चाहिए और उन स्कूलों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जानी चाहिए जो उन्हें कुछ दुकानों से खरीदने के लिए मजबूर करते हैं।
तीसरी मांग के तौर पर हर कक्षा के लिए फीस तय करने और इसका उल्लंघन करने वाले स्कूलों की मान्यता रद्द करने की व्यवस्था लागू करने की बात कही गई.
प्रशासनिक कार्रवाई नहीं होने पर आंदोलन की चेतावनी दी
शिव सेना के जिला अध्यक्ष बिट्टू सिखेड़ा कहा कि जिले में अभिभावकों का आर्थिक शोषण किसी भी कीमत पर स्वीकार नहीं किया जाएगा। उन्होंने स्पष्ट किया कि यदि प्रशासन ने शीघ्र कार्रवाई नहीं की तो संगठन बड़े पैमाने पर आंदोलन करने को बाध्य होगा.
उन्होंने कहा कि जिले में लगातार मिल रही शिकायतों के आधार पर यह ज्ञापन सौंपा गया है और भविष्य में भी इस मुद्दे को जोरदार तरीके से उठाया जाएगा.
बड़ी संख्या में पदाधिकारियों एवं कार्यकर्ताओं की उपस्थिति
मुज़फ्फरनगर प्राइवेट स्कूल फीस विरोध प्रदर्शन के दौरान पश्चिमी प्रदेश उपप्रमुख प्रमोद अग्रवालछात्र सभा जिला अध्यक्ष जतिन वशिष्ठ सहित सैकड़ों कार्यकर्ता मौजूद रहे।
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अभिभावकों की समस्याओं को लेकर जिले में चर्चा तेज हो गयी है
मुजफ्फरनगर निजी स्कूल फीस विरोध के बाद जिले में निजी स्कूलों की फीस संरचना और अन्य वित्तीय व्यवस्थाओं को लेकर व्यापक चर्चा शुरू हो गई है। कई अभिभावकों ने उम्मीद जताई है कि प्रशासन इस मुद्दे को गंभीरता से लेगा और जरूरी कदम उठाएगा.
स्थानीय स्तर पर यह मुद्दा अब शिक्षा व्यवस्था में पारदर्शिता और संतुलन की मांग के रूप में उभर रहा है।
निजी स्कूलों की फीस और अन्य खर्चों को लेकर उठी इस आवाज के बाद मुजफ्फरनगर में अभिभावकों की उम्मीदें प्रशासनिक कार्रवाई पर टिकी हैं। शिवसेना पदाधिकारियों ने संकेत दिया है कि अगर जल्द ही कोई समाधान नहीं निकाला गया तो इस मुद्दे को और बड़े स्तर पर उठाया जाएगा, जिससे जिले की शिक्षा व्यवस्था को लेकर एक नई बहस तेज होने की संभावना है.
KKR vs LSG, IPL 2026: After recent doubt, will Cameron Green finally bowl today? | cricket news
New Delhi: Focus ahead IPL The 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) hinges on whether Cameron Green will return to bowling or not. During pre-match warm-up at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, the all-rounder was seen bowling in the nets, raising hopes that he may resume full duties soon after missing the ball in the earlier matches.KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane made it clear that Green’s bowling is key to improving the team combination.
“When he (Green) is allowed to bowl, we will look at him, the combination will get better, so Rovman Powell will play, when Cam Green bowls we will have an extra bowler,” he said at the toss after being asked to bat first. He also confirmed changes to the lineup and said, “Just one change – Sunil (Narayan) comes in for Blessing, Varun is still recovering from his hand injury.”Talking about the batting approach, Rahane said, “As a batting unit, we just want to see the ball and react, rather than putting pressure on ourselves, trying to focus on a certain target and then trying to achieve it. I think just staying in the moment, try to react and see the ball.”The buzz around Green started after KKR’s loss to Mumbai Indians, where he did not bowl and the team struggled to defend big scores. Rahane’s previous comment, “This is the question you need to ask Cricket Australia,” added to the confusion and sparked debate about player workload and outside influence.Later, Cricket Australia clarified that no sudden ban was imposed. Green is battling a lower back problem and is slowly working his way back to bowling. His recent net session indicates progress, although it is unclear whether he will bowl against LSG today. Expectations are high for contributions from such a high-profile player, both batting and bowling.
kkr vs lsg playing eleven
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wicketkeeper), Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi.Kolkata Knight Riders Impact Sub- Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Tejasvi Dahiya, Rahul Tripathi, Tim SeifertLucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (WK/Captain), Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Chaudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav.Lucknow Super Giants Impact Sub – Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breitzke, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Himmat Singh
Bitcoin in trouble: Iran’s Hormuz Haftar stirs markets
TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran moved to re-assert control over the Strait of Hormuz just hours after Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, straining shipping movements just 48 hours before the talks are set to begin in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions – ranging from increased inspections to completely blocking tankers – have contradicted US claims that the strait is open and safe.The White House has dismissed reports of a renewed closure by Iran as exaggerated and stressed that any attempt to block the waterway would be “completely unacceptable.” Yet on land – or rather, at sea – the situation looks much worse. But shipping companies report delays, diversions and increased scrutiny by Iranian authorities, suggesting that control over the strait is, at the very least, disputed. Physical obstruction is also not necessary; Due to fears that Iran may have mined the strait, insurance companies are not covering the ships, resulting in the ships not sailing at all. Adding to the uncertainty is a shocking report from the Financial Times that Iran intends to impose tolls payable in cryptocurrencies on ships passing through the strait. According to Iranian industry representatives, to avoid traceability under sanctions tankers must declare cargo via email, undergo appraisal, and then be paid about $1 per barrel in a digital currency such as Bitcoin – within seconds. The Iranian proposal outlines Tehran’s broader strategy: leveraging its geographical advantage during the ceasefire while testing new mechanisms to circumvent Western financial sanctions. The fact that President Trump has suggested that the US could partner with Iran in exacting such a toll, thereby legitimizing the shelling, has also worried Americans. This dispute over maritime control is just one aspect of a much larger gap between the US 15-point framework and Iran’s 10-point proposal, with differences on almost every important issue: nuclear enrichment limits, regional proxy activity, sanctions relief and control of strategic waterways. While the ceasefire has provided a temporary pause in direct hostilities, both sides appear to be using the hiatus to regroup and consolidate their positions.In fact, President Trump himself acknowledged this in a particularly aggressive message on social media, warning that U.S. military forces would stand ready to take renewed action if Iran fails to abide by the “real deal.”“If for some reason it is not [complied with],” he wrote with cowboy swagger, “Then the shootin’ starts, bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone’s ever seen before.” He said, with a mixture of courage and ambiguity, that the American army “is moving forward and resting, in fact, waiting for its next victory.”Such rhetoric has done little to reassure skeptics – neither abroad nor at home. In Washington, criticism is growing that the administration, despite inflicting significant military damage on Iran, has inadvertently given up strategic and diplomatic ground. Even within Trump’s political base, voices are emerging that question the coherence of the approach. The so-called “Taco Tuesday” satire – short for “Trump Always Chickens Out” – has gained popularity among critics who view the ceasefire as an escalation rather than a well-intentioned pause.
ऋषिकेश: निर्माणाधीन बजरंग सेतु के फुटपाथ का शीशा फिर टूटा, स्थानीय लोगों ने गुणवत्ता पर उठाए सवाल -ऋषिकेश: निर्माणाधीन बजरंग सेतु के फुटपाथ का शीशा फिर टूटा
टिहरी और पौड़ी जिले की सीमा को जोड़ने वाले निर्माणाधीन बजरंग सेतु के फुटपाथ का शीशा एक बार फिर टूट गया है। फुटपाथ पर लगे शीशे में कई जगह दरारें आ गई हैं। शीशा टूटने के कारण फुटपाथ के दोनों तरफ ट्रैफिक रोक दिया गया है. यह पहली घटना नहीं है जब फुटपाथ का शीशा टूटा हो, इससे पहले भी दो बार इसी तरह फुटपाथ का शीशा टूटा था, जिसे निर्माण कंपनी ने बदल दिया था. लेकिन अब इसकी गुणवत्ता पर सवाल उठ रहे हैं.
