11,963 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से बना 210 किमी लंबा दिल्ली-देहरादून इकोनॉमिक कॉरिडोर कई मायनों में खास है। एक्सप्रेसवे का निर्माण दिसंबर 2021 में शुरू हुआ था, जो पूरा होने के बाद अब उद्घाटन के लिए तैयार है। दिल्ली के अक्षरधाम से शुरू होकर एक्सप्रेसवे बागपत, शामली, मुजफ्फरनगर, सहारनपुर होते हुए दून के आशारोड़ी को जोड़ता है। खास बात यह है कि एक्सप्रेसवे पर 100 से ज्यादा अंडरपास, कई फ्लाईओवर, रेलवे ओवरब्रिज और सुरंगें बनाई गई हैं।

लोग लंबे समय से एक्सप्रेसवे के खुलने का इंतजार कर रहे थे. इस बीच उद्घाटन की तारीख को लेकर कई बार चर्चा हुई लेकिन लोगों का इंतजार बढ़ता ही गया. अब 14 अप्रैल इस लिहाज से खास होने जा रहा है जब एक्सप्रेसवे जनता को समर्पित किया जाएगा. इससे दून-दिल्ली के बीच का सफर भी आसान हो जाएगा।

12 किमी का वन्यजीव गलियारा इसे बेहद खास बनाता है

एक्सप्रेसवे की सबसे खास और अहम खासियत शिवालिक पहाड़ियों यानी मोहंड में बना 12 किमी लंबा वाइल्डलाइफ कॉरिडोर है, जो एशिया का सबसे लंबा एलिवेटेड कॉरिडोर माना जाता है। यह कॉरिडोर इस तरह बनाया गया है कि वाहन तेज गति से चलेंगे और वन्यजीवों की आवाजाही प्रभावित नहीं होगी, वन्यजीवों को वाहनों की आवाज भी नहीं सुनाई देगी। इसके लिए बाकायदा साउंड प्रूफ शीट लगाई गई हैं।

पीएम मोदी देहरादून विजिट: सीएम धामी ने पीएम मोदी के कार्यक्रम की तैयारियों को परखा, डाट काली मंदिर में की पूजा-अर्चना

Hate crimes targeting Sikh Americans in the United States have soared over the past decade, increasing by nearly 3,700%, according to preliminary FBI data cited by Axios.The data shows that anti-Sikh incidents are expected to increase from just six cases in 2015 to 228 in 2025.The data also suggest a change in the patterns of hate crime across the US, even though overall incidents have declined in the recent year.Overall hate crime cases are projected to decline by 11% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to analysis by Brian Levin of the California Association of Human Relations Organizations. However, he said some groups have seen larger growth depending on changing political and social circumstances.“Anyone who is the target of a particular sticky type of stereotype, particularly a fear-mongering one, you will see an increase in that particular group,” hate crime expert Brian Levin told Axios.Despite the overall decline, anti-Sikh hate crimes remained one of the most notable increases over the past decade, along with increasing incidents targeting the Latino and transgender communities.Anti-Latino hate crimes increased 18% to a record 1,014 incidents in 2025, marking the first time the group has ranked in the top three most targeted categories in 34 years of FBI data tracking.The report also includes mixed trends in other categories. Anti-Semitic hate crimes declined by 29% in 2025, while anti-transgender hate crimes declined by 6% but remain at historically high levels, almost double their long-term average.Levin said 2025 was still the fifth-highest year for hate crimes recorded in the FBI’s 34-year dataset. He also said that overall hate crimes have increased by 88% compared to 2015, although the final figures may change as more agencies collect data.The FBI’s Crime Data Explorer has paused monthly updates while it prepares its annual national report, meaning current figures are still preliminary.Levin said spikes in hate crimes often occur after major events such as elections, international conflicts or terrorist attacks, and once they subside they do not return to previous low levels. Instead, they settle to higher long-term levels, leaving a higher baseline of events.

US Marine veteran Mike Egan, who lost both his legs in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast while serving in Afghanistan, has received widespread attention for an extraordinary feat of endurance at the Go One More Ultra. Competing in a last-man-standing format, Egan covered more than 110 miles in 27 consecutive hours using a wheelchair, placing among the top 28, besting 117 other participants. The race required athletes to complete a 4.2-mile loop every hour, pushing both physical and mental limits. At one point, when his wheelchair got stuck in the mud, Egan was seen pulling himself forward to walk forward, a moment that has since been widely echoed as a symbol of resilience.Go One More Ultra is structured to test endurance in its purest form. Participants must complete a 4.2-mile loop at the beginning of each hour, with only time left for rest before the start of the next loop. There is no definite finish line; The race continues until only one contestant remains. This format creates cumulative fatigue, forcing athletes to manage long periods of speed, recovery, and sleep deprivation. For Egan, completing 27 consecutive loops meant continuing the effort for more than an entire day with minimal recovery time.

Mike Egan’s journey from blast injury to 110-mile endurance feat

Egan’s journey into endurance sports began in 2012 after suffering a life-changing injury. While deployed to Afghanistan, he was seriously injured in an IED blast, resulting in the loss of both legs and numerous other injuries. He underwent more than 40 surgeries during a long and complex recovery process before being medically retired in 2014. Rehabilitation required rebuilding strength, mobility and independence, laying the foundation for her subsequent transition into competitive fitness and endurance challenges.After recovering, Egan became involved in adaptive sports, particularly CrossFit and endurance training. He developed the upper body strength and stamina needed to compete in physically demanding competitions using a wheelchair. His training focused not only on physical conditioning but also mental flexibility, a quality that would prove essential in long-term competitions. Over time, he established himself within the adaptive athletics community as an athlete willing to take on extreme challenges.Before the Go One More Ultra, Egan had already accomplished a major feat. In November 2025, he set a Guinness World Record by traveling 152.37 miles in a wheelchair in a 24-hour period. That performance demonstrated his ability to maintain a high level of output over extended periods and ranked him among elite endurance athletes. His latest performance reinforces that ability in even more unpredictable race conditions.

The moment that defined the race

During the ultra race, the challenging terrain added another layer of difficulty. In the muddy conditions, Egan’s wheelchair became stuck, threatening to end his race. Instead of retreating, he got up from the chair and moved forward, dragging himself on the ground to complete the loop within the required time. This moment captured the essence of the demands of the race and highlighted the level of determination required to continue in the face of adversity.

Egan’s performance is remarkable not only for the distance covered but also for the circumstances under which it was achieved. Competing in a non-adaptive race format, he faced the same structure and time constraints as all other participants while managing additional physical challenges. The combination of sustained effort, limited recovery and environmental obstacles underscores the level of stamina required to complete 110 miles in 27 hours.Responses to Egan’s achievement focused on themes of perseverance and resilience. His journey from war injury to endurance competition reflects a broader story of recovery and adaptation. As more people connect with his story, it continues to highlight the possibilities within adaptive sports and the ability of individuals to move beyond traditional boundaries.

ग़ाज़ीपुर समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के ग़ाज़ीपुर से एक अहम मामला सामने आया है, जहां बीमा क्लेम का भुगतान न करने पर जिला उपभोक्ता फोरम ने बीमा कंपनी के खिलाफ सख्त फैसला सुनाया है. सड़क दुर्घटना में गंभीर रूप से घायल एक व्यक्ति की शिकायत पर सुनवाई करते हुए फोरम ने कंपनी को इलाज का खर्च और पूरी बीमा राशि लौटाने का आदेश दिया है। इस फैसले से उपभोक्ताओं के अधिकारों को लेकर कड़ा संदेश गया है.

हादसे के बाद शुरू हुई परेशानी
जानकारी के मुताबिक, गाजीपुर कोतवाली क्षेत्र के गोराबाजार निवासी देवेंद्र यादव ने 31 जनवरी 2023 को जिला उपभोक्ता फोरम में शिकायत दर्ज कराई थी. उन्होंने बताया कि उन्होंने 8,304 रुपये का प्रीमियम देकर अपनी बाइक का बीमा कराया था, जिसमें 30 लाख रुपये का कवर शामिल था. कुछ देर बाद वह अपने भाई के साथ बाइक से जा रहा था, तभी उसकी बाइक डिवाइडर से टकरा गई। इस दुर्घटना में उनके पैर में गंभीर चोटें आईं और उन्हें बीएचयू ट्रॉमा सेंटर में भर्ती कराया गया। इलाज पर करीब ढाई लाख रुपये खर्च हुए।

संक्रमण के कारण पैर काटना पड़ा
हादसे के बाद देवेंद्र यादव ने तुरंत बीमा कंपनी को सूचना दी और कंपनी ने क्लेम नंबर भी जारी किया. लेकिन इसके बावजूद क्लेम का निपटारा नहीं हुआ. इसी बीच चोट लगने के कारण उनके पैर में इंफेक्शन फैल गया और हालत इतनी गंभीर हो गई कि डॉक्टरों को उनका एक पैर काटना पड़ा. इस वजह से वह 85 फीसदी विकलांग हो गये.

दस्तावेज देने के बाद भी पैसे नहीं मिले
पीड़ित ने बताया कि उसने बीमा कंपनी द्वारा मांगे गए सभी दस्तावेज समय पर जमा कर दिए थे। यहां तक ​​कि 24 सितंबर 2021 को कंपनी के सर्वेयर भी जांच के लिए आए. इसके बावजूद कंपनी ने कोई भुगतान नहीं किया, जिससे परेशान होकर उन्होंने उपभोक्ता फोरम का दरवाजा खटखटाया.

फोरम ने दिए सख्त आदेश
मामले की सुनवाई के बाद जिला उपभोक्ता फोरम के अध्यक्ष सुजीत कुमार श्रीवास्तव, सदस्य रणविजय मिश्र व दीपा रानी की खंडपीठ ने बीमा कंपनी को बीमा राशि 30 लाख रुपये व इलाज पर खर्च हुई रकम सात प्रतिशत ब्याज के साथ दो माह के अंदर लौटाने का आदेश दिया है. इस फैसले को पीड़िता के लिए बड़ी राहत माना जा रहा है.

New Delhi: In yet another exercise by China to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, India has categorically rejected “any mischievous attempt by the Chinese side to give fictitious names to places forming part of the territory of India”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that such actions affect the ongoing efforts to stabilize and normalize India-China relations. The government further said that China should avoid steps that bring negativity in relations. Beijing has given Chinese names to 23 places in Arunachal, the sixth exercise in the last 10 years to consolidate its claim over the Indian state of Zangnan. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Such efforts by China to make false claims and create baseless narratives cannot change the indisputable reality that these places and territories, including Arunachal Pradesh, were, are and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India.” India’s reaction comes after reports from Beijing that China has established a new county in its Xinjiang province, apparently to boost security along the narrow Wakhan Corridor to prevent infiltration of Uyghur separatist militants. The county, named Senling, is located near the Karakoram mountain range and close to the borders of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Afghanistan, underscoring its strategic importance, a PTI report said. It is the third new county established by China in Xinjiang, the Muslim-majority Uyghur region, in more than a year. India had last year lodged a protest with China over the creation of Hein and Hekang counties, saying parts of their jurisdiction fall in Ladakh. China has renamed places in Arunachal Pradesh five times in the past – in 2017, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. On the previous occasion – in 2025 – India had described the practice as absurd and said that creative naming would not change the indisputable reality that Arunachal Pradesh remains an integral and inseparable part of India. China claims not just Tawang in Arunachal but the entire state and says it is part of South Tibet, while the Tibetan government-in-exile believes that Arunachal Pradesh is part of India. China cites examples such as the location of the second most important Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Tawang and the birth of the sixth Dalai Lama to support its claim.