New Delhi: Several coal-fired power plants with a combined capacity of 10 gigawatt (GW) have deferred their scheduled maintenance by three months to meet the country’s power demand, while up to 27 GW of additional load is expected at the distribution level due to the shift towards induction-based cooking amid a shortage in LPG supplies due to the military conflict in West Asia, the government said on Friday.Piyush Singh, Additional Secretary, Power Ministry, told reporters that of the 15 GW capacity originally planned for maintenance, 10 GW will remain operational to compensate for about 8 GW of gas-based plants lying idle due to supply shortage and to meet the surge in summer demand. Power plants take planned shutdowns for maintenance and repair of wear and tear in machinery. Earlier, state-owned oil companies had also postponed the annual shutdown of their refineries due to the current geopolitical situation and its impact on energy supply.He said the power ministry is also accelerating the addition of 22 GW of power generation capacity – a mix of thermal, solar, wind, hydro, and battery and pumped hydro storage – in the next three months.Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Director General Krishna Chandra Panigrahi said people are moving towards induction-based cooking due to shortage of LPG cylinders, which is likely to create an “additional layer of demand” during morning and evening peak hours. However, he said it is difficult to estimate the exact demand given the variations in usage patterns in different regions due to differences in climate, socio-economic conditions and cooking habits.“…the additional demand due to induction cooking is broadly estimated to be in the range of 13 GW to 27 GW under the low and high adoption scenarios, respectively,” Panigrahi said. A significant impact on demand is yet to be seen, he said.With India’s peak power demand likely to reach 271 GW this summer, Singh said despite global uncertainties, the system is “robust, well-diversified and adequately positioned” to meet both short-term and long-term demand needs. “India’s current installed capacity of over 531 GW reflects a well-diversified portfolio, with significant contributions from coal, renewable energy, hydro and nuclear sources, with non-fossil sources accounting for over 50%,” he said.Singh said maintaining adequate coal stocks at thermal power plants and full operation of imported coal-based plants are among the short-term measures taken by the government to meet the peak demand.

मुजफ्फरनगर रतनपुरी थाना क्षेत्र में देर रात पुलिस और गोकशी के आरोपियों के बीच मुठभेड़ हो गई, जिसमें दो आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया. जवाबी कार्रवाई के दौरान एक आरोपी घायल हो गया, जिसे इलाज के लिए अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है. पुलिस ने मौके से एक जिंदा गाय का बछड़ा, अवैध पिस्तौल, कारतूस, गोकशी के उपकरण और एक बिना नंबर की होंडा सिटी कार बरामद की है।

यह कार्रवाई वरीय अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में चलाये जा रहे अपराध नियंत्रण अभियान के तहत की गयी.

चेकिंग के दौरान संदिग्ध कार रोके जाने पर पीछा शुरू हुआ

थाना रतनपुरी पुलिस टीम नंगला पिठलोखर रोड पर नियमित चेकिंग अभियान चला रही थी। इसी दौरान पिठलोखर पुल की ओर से एक संदिग्ध कार आती दिखाई दी। पुलिस ने गाड़ी को रुकने का इशारा किया, लेकिन ड्राइवर ने गाड़ी रोकने की बजाय उसकी स्पीड बढ़ा दी.

शक होने पर पुलिस टीम ने कार का पीछा करना शुरू कर दिया, जिसके बाद स्थिति अचानक गंभीर हो गई.

भागते समय पुलिस टीम पर फायरिंग की गयी

पीछा करने के दौरान कार में बैठे एक व्यक्ति ने पुलिस टीम पर जान से मारने की नियत से फायरिंग कर दी. हालांकि पुलिस कर्मी बाल-बाल बच गए। इसके बाद बदमाश गाड़ी को तेज गति से भगाने का प्रयास करते रहे।

कुछ दूरी पर पहुंचने के बाद घबराकर कार सड़क किनारे एक पेड़ से टकराकर रुक गई, जिसके बाद दोनों आरोपी गाड़ी से उतरकर खेतों की ओर भागने लगे।

खेतों की ओर भागने के दौरान भी फायरिंग जारी रही

कार से उतरकर दोनों आरोपी पुलिस टीम पर फायरिंग करते रहे. पुलिस ने आरोपियों को आत्मसमर्पण करने की चेतावनी दी, लेकिन उन्होंने चेतावनी को नजरअंदाज कर दिया और भागने की कोशिश करते रहे.

स्थिति को देखकर पुलिस टीम ने आत्मरक्षा में जवाबी कार्रवाई की, जिसमें एक आरोपी घायल हो गया.

एक आरोपी घायल, दूसरा मौके से पकड़ा गया

मुठभेड़ के दौरान घायल हुए आरोपी की पहचान मंसाद उर्फ ​​मंसाद उर्फ ​​सोना पुत्र साबिर के रूप में हुई, जबकि दूसरे आरोपी शाहनवाज उर्फ ​​बल्ला पुत्र इश्तियाक को मौके से गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया.

घायल आरोपी को तुरंत अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया, जहां उसका इलाज जारी है.

मौके से जिंदा मवेशी, पिस्टल और कार बरामद हुई है

पुलिस ने अभियुक्तों के कब्जे से एक जीवित गाय का बछड़ा, गोकशी में प्रयुक्त उपकरण, एक अवैध 315 बोर पिस्तौल, एक जिंदा कारतूस और एक चला हुआ कारतूस बरामद किया। इसके अलावा घटना में प्रयुक्त बिना नंबर की होंडा सिटी कार भी जब्त कर ली गई।

बरामदगी से संकेत मिला कि आरोपी गोकशी की घटना को अंजाम देने की तैयारी में थे।

वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में हुई कार्रवाई

यह सम्पूर्ण कार्यवाही अपर पुलिस महानिदेशक, मेरठ जोन, मेरठ एवं पुलिस उपमहानिरीक्षक, सहारनपुर जोन के निर्देशन में वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक संजय कुमार वर्मा के पर्यवेक्षण में सम्पन्न की गयी। पुलिस अधीक्षक ग्रामीण महादिक अक्षय संजय, क्षेत्राधिकारी बुढ़ाना गजेंद्र पाल सिंह व प्रभारी निरीक्षक राकेश कुमार के नेतृत्व में पुलिस टीम ने इस ऑपरेशन को सफलतापूर्वक अंजाम दिया.

गिरफ्तारी के बाद आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई शुरू हुई

पुलिस ने दोनों आरोपियों के खिलाफ संबंधित धाराओं के तहत मामला दर्ज कर लिया है और आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी है. बरामद सामान को कब्जे में लेकर जांच प्रक्रिया आगे बढ़ाई जा रही है।

पुलिस अधिकारियों ने बताया कि क्षेत्र में आपराधिक गतिविधियों पर अंकुश लगाने के लिए अभियान जारी रहेगा.

मुठभेड़ में शामिल पुलिस टीम को सराहना मिली

कार्रवाई में थाना प्रभारी निरीक्षक राकेश कुमार, उपनिरीक्षक शैलेन्द्र चौधरी, मोहित कुमार, अजय सोलंकी, मुख्य आरक्षी नवीन कुमार व आरक्षी गजेन्द्र मावी, प्रशांत चौधरी, प्रमोद कुमार व ललित कुमार की सक्रिय भूमिका रही।

पुलिस टीम की सतर्कता एवं त्वरित कार्यवाही से एक संभावित गम्भीर घटना को समय रहते रोक लिया गया।

रतनपुरी इलाके में हुई इस मुठभेड़ से एक बार फिर साफ हो गया है कि जिले में अपराधियों के खिलाफ पुलिस का अभियान लगातार सक्रिय है. समय पर की गई कार्रवाई से न केवल गायों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित हुई बल्कि क्षेत्र में कानून व्यवस्था बनाए रखने में भी महत्वपूर्ण सफलता मिली।

Alex Jones (Image via Getty)

The situation became tense on April 9, 2026, when Alex Jones reacted strongly to US President Donald Trump’s latest comments. The comments came after Trump publicly called out several conservative voices, including Jones, during a post on his platform Truth Social. The reaction quickly spread online, especially after Jones shared a video on X explaining how he felt about it.In that video, Jones seemed more disappointed than angry. He told the audience that Trump “attacked me and all the original MAGA supporters today.” He also said, “I’m so sad that whatever happened to him has completely changed the man he once was.” His reaction gave a clear feeling that this was not just a political disagreement, but something more personal, especially given his past support for Trump.

Alex Jones questions Donald Trump’s recent statements and expresses concern over Melania Trump’s comments

The issue began when Donald Trump criticized Jones as well as voices like Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson. They questioned his credibility and rejected his opinions. His post included strong words, saying, “They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it too.”Jones connected this moment to something else that had happened just hours earlier. According to him, Melania Trump had spoken publicly about the Jeffrey Epstein case and supported further investigation. Jones noted a clear difference in tone between the two.“Obviously Trump didn’t know,” Jones said in his video. “She said she supports a full investigation by Congress into the Epstein case. Trump says, ‘Epstein is a fraud.'”From there, Jones escalated his concerns. “Trump has big problems, folks, and I’m very concerned about this country and the world,” he said. He also talked about his past support, making it clear that he once believed in Trump’s leadership.He said, “I supported the old Trump and got many good works done.” But now his tone has changed. He added, “At the end of the day, I just feel sorry for him.”Jones even said that he could no longer remain silent. “I have to come out against it. It’s that simple,” he explained. He also questioned Trump’s direction on global affairs, especially tensions in the Middle East.Despite everything, Jones said he still wanted to be honest with his audience. “This is a terrible day and it’s a nightmare for America and the world, but I will tell the truth and report the facts, no matter what they are.”

The 10 Patels convicted in the US of visa fraud through armed robbery will be deported after completing their sentences.

10 Indian nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a conspiracy to commit armed robbery to obtain visas, the Justice Department said. A criminal complaint was earlier filed against all of them in March 2026. In a latest update on the case, the department said all 10 had previously been released on conditions. He now faces deportation upon completion of any sentence imposed. All of these are illegal in America.

List of 10 Patels and their status in America

Jitendrakumar Patel, 39, living illegally in Marshfield, MassachusettsMaheshkumar Patel, 36, living illegally in Randolph, Massachusetts Sanjaykumar Patel, 45, living illegally in Quincy, MassachusettsDeepikaben Patel, 40, deported to India after staying illegally in Weymouth, MassachusettsRameshbhai Patel, 52, living illegally in Eubank, Kentucky Amitabheen Patel, 43, living illegally in Plainville, Massachusetts Raunakumar Patel, 28, living illegally in Maryland Heights, Mississippi Sangeetaben Patel, 36, living illegally in Randolph, MassachusettsMinkesh Patel, 42, living illegally in Perrysburg, OhioSonal Patel, 42, resides illegally in Perrysburg, Ohio.

What is armed robbery and visa fraud Case?

In March 2023, Rambhai Patel and his co-conspirators committed armed robberies of at least six liquor stores and fast food restaurants in Massachusetts and other locations. The purpose of the robberies was to obtain U visas for the employees who were in the stores during the robberies as victims of violent crime. AU visas are available to victims of certain crimes, who have suffered mental or physical abuse and who have been helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. Rambhai Patel took money from store employees who needed visas to commit armed robberies and paid store owners to use their stores to commit armed robberies. Rambhai and his driver Balwinder Singh were convicted in May 2025. These 10 convicted Patels had either arranged for each robbery with Rambhai Patel or paid for themselves or a family member to obtain a U visa. The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud carries a penalty of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. Additionally, defendants are subject to deportation following any conviction.Eleven Indians were charged in March, but 10 have now been convicted. Mitul Patel, 40, who lives illegally in Worcester, Massachusetts, is not mentioned in the latest list.