New Delhi: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiran Rijiju took a dig on Tuesday Aam Aadmi Party (you) supremo Arvind Kejriwal Claiming that all the “good people” have abandoned him. He also rejected allegations of “coercion” involving seven Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha you left and joined BJP.In an interview with ANI, Rijiju rejected allegations that central agencies were used to pressure leaders to switch sides, especially the claims involving the Enforcement Directorate.He said, “There is no question of coercion. The common man has been looted in the name of ‘Aam Aadmi’. Arvind Kejriwal has taken complete control in his hands and has turned the Aam Aadmi Party into his personal party.”Referring to the exodus of leaders, he said, ‘One after another many people from Aam Aadmi Party left the party and even joined BJP or Congress.’Rijiju said, “There is no question of ED. The investigating agency does its work; we cannot comment on it. Now only their core group is left, which together is involved in illegal activities. All the good people have abandoned Kejriwal.”The BJP leader also targeted the opposition India faction and alleged internal divisions and lack of unity among its constituents.“Those who have formed the Bharat alliance are ‘tukde-tukde’. They are not with each other. They all came together to protest against women’s reservation. Then, Rahul Gandhi goes and abuses Arvind Kejriwal,” he said.He said, “Arvind Kejriwal abuses Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi abuses Mamata didi. They did not come together on principles. They came together only for loot and convenience.” AAP suffered a major blow on Friday when seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs resigned and announced their merger with the BJP, alleging that the Kejriwal-led party has deviated from its founding principles and values.The political change saw two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, leave the party and join the BJP. They were later joined by Harbhajan Singh, Rajinder Gupta, Vikramjit Singh Sahni and Swati Maliwal.With this change, the BJP’s strength in the Rajya Sabha has increased from 106 to 113, while the NDA’s strength has increased from 141 to 148, including seven nominated members. With more than 30 seats vacant by the end of the year, the BJP is expected to gain at least five more seats, moving closer to the two-thirds majority mark of 163.Meanwhile, AAP MP Sanjay Singh has written to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat seeking clarification on the unauthorized change in the party’s status in official records, raising more questions amid the political churn.

उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले में मंगलवार शाम एक दर्दनाक सड़क हादसा सामने आया। कोखराज थाना क्षेत्र के असवां गांव के पास बाइक और डंपर की आमने-सामने टक्कर हो गई। इस हादसे में बाइक सवार युवक की मौके पर ही मौत हो गई. टक्कर इतनी जोरदार थी कि युवक करीब 15 फीट दूर जा गिरा। घटना के बाद डंपर चालक मौके से भाग गया। हादसे की सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और जांच शुरू कर दी। इस घटना के बाद इलाके में मातम का माहौल है और मृतक के परिवार में कोहराम मचा हुआ है.

गलत साइड से आ रहे डंपर ने टक्कर मार दी
मृतक की पहचान लव सिंह (35) पुत्र स्वर्गीय हरि प्रसाद के रूप में हुई है, जो कोखराज थाना क्षेत्र के भरवारी नगर पालिका के प्रसार गांव का रहने वाला था. बताया जा रहा है कि मंगलवार की शाम करीब छह बजे वह अपनी बाइक से किसी काम से चरवा जा रहा था। जैसे ही वह असवां गांव के पास पहुंचा तो गलत साइड से आ रहे डंपर ने उसे जोरदार टक्कर मार दी।

टक्कर के बाद युवक 15 फीट दूर जा गिरा
प्रत्यक्षदर्शियों के मुताबिक टक्कर लगते ही बाइक सवार करीब 15 फीट दूर जा गिरा। हादसा इतना भीषण था कि उसकी मौके पर ही मौत हो गई। उनकी बाइक भी पूरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त हो गई। घटना को अंजाम देने के बाद डंपर चालक वाहन लेकर भाग गया।

पुलिस ने जांच शुरू कर शव को पोस्टमॉर्टम के लिए भेज दिया।
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही स्थानीय लोगों ने पुलिस को सूचना दी. मौके पर पहुंची कोखराज थाना पुलिस ने शव को कब्जे में लिया और पंचनामा भरकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया। पुलिस मामले की जांच कर रही है और फरार डंपर चालक की तलाश कर रही है।

परिवार में मचा हाहाकार
हादसे की खबर मिलते ही मृतक के परिजन मौके पर पहुंचे और उनका रो-रोकर बुरा हाल था. पूरे गांव में शोक की लहर फैल गई है. इस घटना से स्थानीय लोग काफी दुखी हैं और प्रशासन से सख्त कार्रवाई की मांग कर रहे हैं.

New Delhi: A 31-year-old man accused of stabbing two security guards in Maharashtra’s Thane district is being investigated in what authorities suspect could be a “lone wolf” terror attack.The attack took place in the early hours of April 27 near an under-construction building in the Naya Nagar area of ​​Mumbai suburb Mira Road. According to police, the accused, identified as Jabar Zubair Ansari, approached the guards on duty on the pretext of asking for directions and interrogated them about their religion before returning, news agency ANI reported. Eyewitness accounts cited by investigators claim he allegedly forced one of the guards to recite an Islamic kalma and when that failed, attacked both men with a sharp-edged weapon, ANI reported.The victims, Rajkumar Mishra and Subroto Ramesh Sen, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Mishra’s condition remains critical, while Sen is undergoing treatment. Police said the attack occurred after an altercation, during which Ansari first stabbed Mishra and then attacked Sen, who was nearby.Ansari was arrested within 90 minutes of the incident after he was identified from CCTV footage. A case has been registered under provisions related to attempt to murder and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has taken over the investigation, citing the seriousness of the case and the background of the suspect.The search at Ansari’s residence has raised further concerns. Investigators reportedly recovered handwritten notes in which he expressed a desire to join ISIS and described the attack as a “first step” toward that goal. Authorities are also examining material found on his electronic devices, including documents and videos, to determine whether he had any contact with extremist operators or networks.According to officials, Ansari is a science graduate who spent several years in the United States before returning to India in 2019. He was living alone in Mira Road, where he allegedly offered online chemistry coaching. Investigators believe her period of isolation may have contributed to online radicalization, although they are continuing to analyze her digital footprint to establish the extent of any external links.

Vinesh Phogat has claimed that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is deliberately trying to stop her return to the mat after a gap of 20 months. Vinesh walked away from sports after heartbreak in Paris Olympics Took a U-turn from retirement in December last year. The 31-year-old player was preparing to make a comeback for next month’s National Open ranking tournament.

However, Vinesh has been unable to register for the competition after the WFI portal said that registrations have closed. As per WFI’s April 8 circular, the last date for entry is April 30. The tournament provides a final opportunity to qualify for the Asian Games selection trials for wrestlers who were absent from the 2025 National Championships and 2026 Federation Cup.

As per the Asian Games selection policy of the Wrestling Federation, only medal winners of the 2025 National Championships and 2026 Federation Cup are eligible to compete in the senior selection trials. However, those who secure medals in the open ranking tournament will get a place in the national camp, which can also make them contenders for the trials.

Vinesh said that she tried to contact WFI on this issue but has not received any response yet.

“I am hoping to make a comeback in the National Open Ranking Tournament. Registration for it was open till April 30. However, when I tried to register, the portal said it is now closed. I have been trying to contact the administrative staff of the federation, but they have not responded to my calls,” Vinesh told The Indian Express.

Vinesh said that she had faced similar problems in the Federation Cup also.

“I also intended to compete there, but the team selection criteria were changed at the last minute, so I couldn’t participate,” she said. Vinesh said, “It feels like this is a deliberate attempt to stop me from competing, especially when it is an important tournament to remain in the competition for the Asian Games and World Championship selection trials.”

How did WFI react to Vinesh’s claims?

WFI President Sanjay Singh said many wrestlers faced the same problem as Vinesh in registering for the tournament. However, he refuted claims made by the star wrestler that the governing body was deliberately trying to prevent him from competing.

“We received similar complaints from other wrestlers. They contacted our staff and their issues were resolved. We will not stop anyone from competing and the tournament will be open to all,” Singh said.

The Asian Games are scheduled to be held in September, followed by the World Championships in October.

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