In a bold move to maintain decorum, Bihar Police has initiated disciplinary action against over 50 officers caught sharing social media reels while in uniform. Patna is at the forefront in this matter, where this violation of established restrictions has raised questions.

Patna: The uniform comes with discipline – and now, Bihar Police is making that point clear in the age of reels and social media addiction. Taking action, the Police Headquarters has ordered action against 50 personnel caught making and posting videos in official uniform.The move targets a growing trend where policemen, often in uniform, post content on social media. Despite the existing restrictions issued by the Director General of Police (DGP), compliance remains weak.All District Superintendents of Police (SP) have now been directed to initiate action against the identified personnel and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The list released by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) (Welfare) Smita Suman on April 20 identified personnel who were found posting reels on the platforms in violation of norms.Patna tops the list with 16 personnel, followed by Madhubani with four personnel. Two personnel each have been identified in Nawada, Gaya, Aurangabad, Saran, Jamui, Darbhanga and Motihari (East Champaran), while one personnel each has been identified in Katihar, Gopalganj, Kishanganj, Sheikhpura, Saharsa, Buxar, Kaimur and Munger.According to official communication, monitoring of the Internet Media Center at the police headquarters revealed “persistent posting of reels in uniform”, which was considered detrimental to departmental dignity. “Links of reels and videos have been attached with the list for the concerned SP to ensure transparency in the proceedings,” the letter said.SP will decide on action against guilty policemen.This action also brings attention to past controversies. The names of two women policemen from Purnia are included in the list, including women police station in-charge Shabana Azmi. He had earlier also been the subject of investigation when during his tenure at Phanishwar Nath Renu Top, photographs purportedly showing family members sitting on the SHO’s chair were circulated online. Although the then DIG had talked about action, but later the matter calmed down and he was later transferred.Officials say this case is not isolated. Chandan Puri of the social media cell at the police headquarters said, “Despite repeated instructions from the police headquarters and clear instructions at the DGP level to avoid reel or personal video shoots in uniform, there has been a lack of compliance. Departmental action will be recommended against some more police personnel in the coming days.”“Police personnel should maintain discipline and dignity in the use of social media. This step is necessary to maintain departmental discipline and honor of uniform,” a senior officer said.

मकवाना ने कहा कि सफाई कर्मचारी समाज के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं। उनके हितों की रक्षा करना प्राथमिकता है. उन्होंने मोहल्ला स्वच्छता समिति के कर्मचारियों के नियमितीकरण के लिए प्रस्ताव तैयार करने के निर्देश दिये। सफाई कर्मियों को श्रम विभाग के अंतर्गत कुशल एवं अर्धकुशल श्रेणी में रखने का प्रस्ताव भी तैयार करने को कहा गया. कहा गया कि मैला ढोने का काम करने वाले कर्मचारियों का सर्वे पारदर्शी तरीके से कराया जाए।

देहरादून: 54 निरीक्षकों-उपनिरीक्षकों के तबादले; पीडी भट्ट राजपुर थाना प्रभारी शैंकी से बसंत विहार, देखें सूची

सीवर लाइनों की सफाई में रोबोटिक तकनीक के प्रयोग को बढ़ावा देने के लिए जल संस्थान को रोबोट का प्रदर्शन करने के निर्देश दिये गये। नगर निगम देहरादून के 715 बाह्य नियुक्त कर्मचारियों के प्रस्ताव को शीघ्र मंजूरी दिये जाने का अनुरोध किया गया। सफाई कर्मचारियों के एक लाख रूपये तक के ऋण माफी के संबंध में भी कार्यवाही करने के निर्देश दिये गये।

बैठक में कई पदाधिकारी व संगठन से जुड़े लोग मौजूद थे. मेडिकल कॉलेज एवं दून अस्पताल के उपनल कर्मचारियों को समान कार्य के लिए समान वेतन का लाभ तत्काल देने के भी निर्देश दिये गये। बैठक में सदस्य अनुसूचित जाति जनजाति उपयोजना जयपाल वाल्मिकी, अपर सचिव श्याम सिंह, निदेशक चिकित्सा शिक्षा डॉ. अजय कुमार आर्य, महाप्रबंधक पेयजल प्रणय पुरोहित, दून मेडिकल कॉलेज के डॉ. एनएस बिष्ट, सहायक निदेशक शहरी विकास विभाग एसपी जोशी उपस्थित थे।

Despite earlier uncertainty, Iran now says it is fully prepared for the 2026 World Cup.

Iran is part of the 48-team confirmed squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and while there was previously uncertainty over their participation due to security concerns over playing in the United States, Iran’s government now says the country is fully prepared for the tournament.The latest update comes after Iran’s Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali addressed the situation following comments from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who said: “The Iranian team is definitely coming.”

FIFA status and how the tournament is structured

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, world football’s governing body, addressed the issue at CNBC’s Invest in America forum on April 15 and confirmed that Iran will participate in the tournament.“The Iranian team is definitely coming,” he said, expressing hope that “the situation will be peaceful by then.”Infantino stressed that the players deserved to compete, saying that they “represent their people” and have earned their place. “They really want to play, and they should play,” he said, reiterating his view that sports should remain separate from politics.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino observes a friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel)

This situation matches how the tournament is set up. The 2026 World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 and will be the biggest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches. 78 of them will be played in the United States, including every match through the quarterfinals at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. Canada and Mexico will each host 13 matches, for a total of 16 venues across the three countries – 11 in the US, three in Mexico and two in Canada.

Why have Iran’s match venues become an issue?

Since the United States is hosting most of the games, Iran’s entire group-stage schedule is currently scheduled there. They are in Group G with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, and matches are planned for the US West Coast. As per the current situation, Iran is scheduled to face New Zealand on June 16 at SoFi Stadium in California, Belgium on June 21 at the same venue and Egypt on June 27 at Lumen Field in Seattle. If they progress, any knockout matches will also be played in the US, given how the bracket is structured.

Iran players pose for photographers before a friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica in Antalya, southern Turkey, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel)

For this reason, Iran’s Football Federation had to formally request a change. Federation president Mehdi Taj confirmed that discussions with FIFA include the possibility of moving those matches to Mexico if security guarantees cannot be ensured.

Request to move matches and FIFA’s response

Mexico indicated it was willing to host Iran’s events, but the request yielded no changes. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed at a press conference in Mexico City that FIFA had rejected the proposal. “FIFA ultimately decided that matches could not be moved from their original venues,” he said. “This would have made the logistics very complicated and this decision was taken by FIFA.” That decision effectively stopped Iran’s matches in the United States under the current schedule.

US President’s remarks and Infantino’s stance

The situation has also been created by the comments of US President Donald Trump. On March 11, 2026, he posted on Truth Social in response to reports of Iran potentially quitting the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid rising US–Iran tensions, stating that Iran were “welcome” to attend, but also suggested that they should stay away “for their life and safety.”Meanwhile, Gianni Infantino is sticking to his position. After meeting with Iranian players, coaches and officials in Türkiye on 31 March, he reiterated that the matches would go ahead as planned.

Iran government position

Within Iran, the approach has shifted from caution to explicit preparation. Sports and Youth Minister Ahmed Donyamali had earlier told reporters on Tuesday, April 21, that discussions were going on through a committee process.“We discussed about the national team, the conditions of the national team and we also formed a committee,” he said. “Today we also have a meeting under this discussion and we are performing our legal duty.”He said both participation and non-participation were still on the table: “We must be prepared. In any case, a decision can be taken not to go. And if a decision is taken to go, we must be prepared anyway, so that our presence, if any, will be a strong presence.” He also said that the final decision would depend on “the conditions that exist today, the government and perhaps the National Security Council”.However, a recent update suggests a more streamlined direction. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on wednesday Iran’s institutions are now fully prepared for the national team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, it said in a statement to state broadcaster IRIB.The Ministry of Youth and Sports has ensured all necessary arrangements for the team’s participation, he said, adding that preparations were made under the direction of the Sports Minister with a focus on providing the necessary facilities for a successful performance.

Qualification record and current status

Iran secured qualification by topping their Asian qualifying group in March 2025, becoming one of the first teams to secure a place in the tournament. They have appeared in the last six World Cups, including the 2022 edition in Qatar.Currently, Iran’s participation is officially intact, the fixtures are scheduled and FIFA is considering their place as confirmed. While earlier statements suggested that the final decision depended on changing circumstances and high-level approval, a recent government update indicated that Iranian institutions are now fully prepared for the national team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signaling a shift toward readiness rather than uncertainty.

Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin and EPS

New Delhi: The stage is all set for a high-profile electoral battle for the assembly elections to be held in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu on Thursday (April 23).Voting is being held on all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu in a single phase, while in West Bengal, voting will be held on 152 seats in this phase.Voting for the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections will be held on April 29. Both electoral states, ruled by regional giants, have seen intense, high-decibel campaigns.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) brigade led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah has worked hard to challenge Mamata Banerjee And mk stalinWhile Rahul Gandhi and other leaders intensified the campaign.Taking an aggressive stance, Amit Shah said, “Congress will not even cross the double digit mark in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.”Despite political rhetoric being at its peak, the Election Commission has tightened its monitoring. Over Rs 1,000 crore in cash, liquor, drugs and other inducements have been seized in both the states, taking the total recovered since February 26 to Rs 1,072.13 crore.At the ground level, Tamil Nadu witnessed large-scale movement of electronic voting machines and voting materials amid heavy security cover. Meanwhile, West Bengal saw significant deployment of central forces, a move that was questioned by Mamata Banerjee, who asked, “Are they trying to intimidate?”He also flagged the use of CRPF armored vehicles during polling and alleged that the BJP-led Center was deploying state machinery to influence the election results as voters prepare to cast their votes in a tight contest.

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Key seats in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly battle include Suvendu Adhikari’s Nandigram, where he had earlier defeated sitting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.Mamata Banerjee has since shifted to Bhabanipur, while Suvendu Adhikari is challenging her politically, as he has also filed his nomination papers from Bhabanipur.

Other important constituencies in this phase include Darjeeling, Siliguri and Jalpaiguri. The election campaign for the phase ended on 21 April.

North Bengal main focus

North Bengal remains the focal point of the first phase, where voting will be held on 54 assembly seats in this round.Suvendu is contesting against Adhikari in Nandigram. Trinamool Congress Candidate Pabitra Kar, along with other contenders, is making it one of the most watched contests.

Mamta wants to retain the throne of Kolkata

The fight for West Bengal remains intense as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tries to retain power and consolidate voter support, while the BJP looks to maintain its strong lead in 2021.Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah have put forward the slogan of “Sonar Bangla”, targeting Mamata Banerjee’s “Bohiragata” statement.BJP has also intensified its attack on issues like law and order and infiltration, citing incidents like RG Kar, Murshidabad and Sandeshkhali.

Opposition and Left fight for relevance

Despite a prolonged electoral decline, the Congress factor may still play a role in shaping the outcome in Kolkata and beyond. The Left Front, once dominant under the leadership of Jyoti Basu, is struggling to regain relevance in the state.

Meanwhile, despite its efforts to maintain its stronghold in the political landscape of West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress is also facing fire from its Indian block allies, the Congress and the Left.

Tamil Nadu

Over 5.73 crore voters are set to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23, which will be marked by tight security arrangements and a sweeping crackdown on inducements by the Election Commission of India.

DMK vs AIADMK:main battle

The contest is primarily between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led front, with Chief Minister MK Stalin seeking a second term, while Edappadi K Palaniswami is aiming to return to power after five years.Tamil Nadu’s political landscape has long been dominated by Dravidian parties and this election largely continues that bipolar trend.However, the DMK has appeared electorally strong in recent years, while the AIADMK has struggled to regain its footing after the death of former chief minister J Jayalalitha.The last assembly election that AIADMK managed to win was in 2016, under Amma’s shadow, just a few months before her death.The five-year chief ministerial tenure was then divided between Jayalalithaa, O Panneerselvam and later EPS, who now commands the party.The national parties, BJP and Congress, are close behind their Dravidian allies, with the BJP in electoral alliance with its old and traditional ally AIADMK, while the Congress is in alliance with the ruling DMK.

Vijay Factor adds a new twist!

However, this election comes with a new change. Tamil superstar Vijay has entered the political arena with his party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam and has been drawing huge crowds in rallies and road shows.Their popularity has translated into strong grassroots mobilization, although one such gathering in Karur tragically led to a stampede.

Can crowd support convert into votes?

While Vijay’s entry has added a new dimension to the contest, his party is contesting the elections independently outside the DMK and AIADMK alliance. Unlike national parties like BJP and Congress, TVK is not seen as an “outsider” in the political structure of Tamil Nadu.However, the key question is whether this visibility can translate into mass support votes, a challenge that has historically tested celebrity-led political ventures in the state.

लखनऊ के चिनहट थाना क्षेत्र में एक युवक द्वारा फांसी लगाकर आत्महत्या करने का मामला सामने आया है। इस घटना से इलाके में सनसनी फैल गई है. मृतक 26 वर्षीय आकर्ष मिश्रा किराए के मकान में रहकर काम करता था। बुधवार सुबह उसका शव कमरे में लटका मिला। सूचना मिलने पर पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और जांच शुरू की। फिलहाल आत्महत्या के कारणों का पता नहीं चल पाया है। पुलिस का कहना है कि मामले की गहराई से जांच की जा रही है.

घटना का विवरण दोस्तों ने दरवाजा तोड़कर देखा तो उनके होश उड़ गए।
पुलिस के मुताबिक, यह घटना मटियारी गांव के पास स्थित आस्था नगर कॉलोनी में हुई. आकाश मिश्रा यहां आलोक पांडे के मकान में किराए पर रहता था। मंगलवार की रात वह रोजाना की तरह खाना खाने के बाद अपने कमरे में सोने चला गया। बुधवार सुबह जब वह काम पर नहीं पहुंचा तो उसके साथी समीर सिंह, अनुराग तोमर और संदीप दुबे उसे बुलाने आए। दरवाज़ा बंद था और अंदर से कोई आवाज़ नहीं आ रही थी. दोस्तों को शक हुआ तो उन्होंने दरवाजा तोड़ा तो देखा कि आकर्ष का शव पंखे के हुक से दुपट्टे के सहारे लटक रहा था।

अस्पताल ले जाने पर डॉक्टरों ने उसे मृत घोषित कर दिया।
उसके दोस्तों ने तुरंत उसे नीचे उतारा और स्कूटी से चंदन अस्पताल ले गए। लेकिन वहां डॉक्टरों ने उसे मृत घोषित कर दिया. इस घटना के बाद सभी दोस्त और आसपास के लोग सदमे में आ गए.

नौकरी और परिवार की जानकारी: युवक बस्ती का रहने वाला था.
इंस्पेक्टर चिनहट दिनेश चंद्र मिश्रा ने बताया कि आकर्ष मिश्रा मूल रूप से बस्ती जिले के पैकोलिया थाना क्षेत्र के बेलसर गांव का रहने वाला था। वह लखनऊ में रहते हुए एचडीएफसी बैंक से जुड़ी क्रिसेंट बिल्डिंग में सेल्स और क्रेडिट का काम करते थे।

पुलिस की जांच जारी, कारण अभी भी अज्ञात
पुलिस ने मृतक के पिता राजेंद्र चंद्र मिश्र को घटना की जानकारी दे दी है. उपनिरीक्षक अभिषेक तिवारी ने बताया कि मामले की गहनता से जांच की जा रही है, लेकिन अभी तक आत्महत्या का कारण स्पष्ट नहीं हो सका है। पुलिस हर पहलू को ध्यान में रखकर जांच कर रही है।

(रिपोर्ट: संदीप शुक्ला, लखनऊ)

Laughter Chefs Season 3 has been entertaining fans with an interesting mix of comedy and cooking. The show recently became a topic of discussion when Bollywood superstar Govinda‘s wife Sunita Ahuja was seen on the sets shooting for a special episode. Now, a new video of Kashmira and Krishna is going viral on social media, in which both of them can be seen calling Sunita Ahuja “Mami Sunami”.She nicknamed Sunita Ahuja “Mami Tsunami”.Krishna Abhishek And Kashmira Shah posed for the paparazzi and talked about their reunion. Krishna said that the video of his aunt’s entry went viral and he had a lot of fun. Kashmira jokingly called her “Aunty Tsunami”.Krishna said that he gave her this nickname because whenever she comes, she brings a lot of energy and creates a fun atmosphere. Krishna Abhishek said, “Yes, we have named her Mami Nai Tsunami, whenever she comes she creates a blast.”Recently the makers have released a promo of Sunita Ahuja’s episode. In the video, Krishna is seen quite surprised as aunt Sunita enters the show. As soon as Sunita Ahuja entered the sets of Laughter Chefs, she shouted, “Krishna, O Krishna.” Krishna Abhishek and Kashmira Shah recognized his voice but were still surprised. Krishna Abhishek is seen falling at the feet of his aunt Sunita Ahuja to seek her blessings. Kashmira Shah also could not control her emotions after seeing this unexpected reunion and had tears in her eyes.For those unaware, this reunion took place after a seven-year long family feud. The problems reportedly began between 2016 and 2018 due to a misunderstanding and comments made by Kashmera Shah on social media. Over the years, the families lived apart and maintained a respectful distance. In earlier interviews, Sunita Ahuja had also said that she has no plans to meet or work with Krushna Abhishek and Kashmira Shah again. She has been quite vocal about her dislike for him. However, Sunita, Krishna and Kashmira have decided to let bygones be bygones.