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.

निरीक्षण के दौरान मुख्यमंत्री ने कार्यक्रम स्थल पर सुरक्षा, यातायात प्रबंधन, पार्किंग व्यवस्था, पेयजल, विद्युत आपूर्ति, साफ-सफाई एवं अन्य बुनियादी सुविधाओं की तैयारियों के बारे में अधिकारियों से जानकारी ली. उन्होंने निर्देश दिए कि सभी व्यवस्थाएं समय पर एवं गुणवत्तापूर्ण की जाएं, ताकि कार्यक्रम में आने वाले आम जनता को किसी भी प्रकार की असुविधा का सामना न करना पड़े। उन्होंने सभी एजेंसियों के बीच समन्वय स्थापित करने, सुरक्षा व्यवस्था कड़ी करने, यातायात के लिए व्यवस्थित योजना तैयार करने और आपातकालीन सेवाओं की त्वरित उपलब्धता सुनिश्चित करने का निर्देश दिया.

हल्द्वानी: सीएम धामी ने रन फॉर अवेयरनेस रैली को दिखाई हरी झंडी, नशे को ‘ना’ और जिंदगी को ‘हां’ कहने का लिया संकल्प

मुख्यमंत्री ने जनसभा स्थल पर मंच, दर्शक दीर्घा एवं अन्य आवश्यक व्यवस्थाओं की जानकारी ली। सीएम ने कहा कि कार्यक्रम की गरिमा के अनुरूप सभी तैयारियां पूरी की जाएं. उन्होंने स्वच्छता एवं सौन्दर्यीकरण कार्यों को प्राथमिकता देने के भी निर्देश दिये। मुख्यमंत्री ने मां डाट काली मंदिर में पूजा-अर्चना की और राज्य की सुख-समृद्धि तथा कार्यक्रम की सफलता के लिए प्रार्थना की. मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि यह कार्यक्रम राज्य के लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है.

Lucknow: Gomti, the lifeline of 1.5 crore people and home to over 200 species of flora and fauna, is gradually drying up due to multiple reasons, mostly human activity and some natural factors, a recent field survey conducted by a team of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) has revealed.The survey covered the origin of the river in Pilibhit and the districts through which it flows, such as Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur and Hardoi.In Pilibhit, an area of ​​about 15 km near the source was found dry due to very low water at the source (Phulhar Lake) and disruption in natural flow. The river flow was also slow in Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri and Sitapur.The river was found to be shallow and narrow in many stretches, leading to the spread of invasive plants such as water hyacinth. Congress grass was also found in abundance on some beaches, disrupting natural vegetation growth.These conditions were observed at several locations, including Fulhar Lake (Madhotanda, Pilibhit), Triveni Ghat (Ghatampur), Panna Ghat (Shahjahanpur), Imalia Ghat (Lakhimpur Kheri) and stretches of Sitapur and Hardoi, where low flows and eroded banks have allowed invasive species to spread.In these areas, encroachment was recorded through deforestation of natural vegetation, unprotected wetlands and farming and construction on both banks, further weakening the river system.The survey also found that many tributaries of Gomti are under stress. The Katna stream in Pipariya Bhaja (Pilibhit) has become seasonal and remains almost dry or stagnant during non-monsoon months, while the Bhainsi river in Shahjahanpur often dries up in summer.Due to encroachment and sand mining in the Durga River near Sukatiya (Pilibhit-Lakhimpur Kheri section) the depth has reduced and the flow is slow. Similarly, the flow of the Behta River in Hardoi has weakened due to land leveling for farming, which suggests that many tributaries either carry very little water or face periodic drying up.The survey also revealed that excessive groundwater absorption near the river has caused irreversible damage to the baseflow, resulting in water depletion in the river. There is a possibility of increase especially at the Sharda Canal bifurcation point at Puranpur (Madhotanda, Pilibhit) and through Devipur Minor near Phulhar Lake. However, during periods of low flow this water does not return adequately, leading to reduced flows in Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur and Hardoi.pollution The level was found high at many places along the banks of Gomti. At Triveni Ghat (Ghatampur, Pilibhit) and Panna Ghat (Shahjahanpur), the river has been polluted due to dumping of ritual waste, flowers, clothes and plastic associated with religious activities.At Imalia Ghat (Lakhimpur Kheri), picnic and recreational waste, especially thermocol plates and single-use plastics, were observed along the banks.In Sitapur, the Sarayan River near Hargaon – a major tributary – is polluted by untreated waste water and agricultural runoff from about 40 drains as well as effluent from a sugar mill, leading to algae growth.In Hardoi, faecal pollution due to open defecation was observed in Sai river in Bhajehata.In many parts of Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur and Hardoi, household waste and plastic waste were also found along the river banks, mainly due to poor waste management and low water flow, which reduces the natural ability of the river to clean itself.“Human behaviour, lack of coordination among officials and administrative negligence have contributed to Gomti’s current condition,” said Professor Venkatesh Dutta, head of the Department of Environmental Sciences, who led the survey.He said the river can still be revived by ensuring minimum flow at the source of Phulhar Lake. Researchers Rakesh Singh Kushwaha and Ankit Kumar said at least 20 cusecs of water should be supplied from the Sharda canal system to maintain the downstream flow.The team emphasized protection of wetlands and natural drainage channels, removal of encroachments and protection of river banks to aid recovery. Professor Dutta said low-cost, nature-based solutions could improve the flow.“Gomti’s status can be changed, but only if timely and coordinated action is taken,” said researchers Komal Loshali, Pragati Sharma and Ayushma Yadav.

Former Republican presidential candidate nikki haley Said the United States would “probably” deploy special forces to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile.Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Haley said, “That’s probably what will happen. I mean, it’s a Special Forces mission. It will take about a week to ten days to complete. They know how to do it. This is dangerous.”He said that this operation will be important in weakening Iran’s capabilities. “It’s not something we can do, you know, just sit and think it’s accidental. I think they have to do it. But once they do that, they’re literally taking away an arm of the Iranian regime where they can no longer threaten any of our allies.”His comments come as Donald Trump is considering options to deal with Iran’s nuclear program. The US has already attacked Iranian nuclear facilities using bunker-buster bombs, knocking uranium reserves underground, the New York Post reports. Instead, the president has warned Tehran that American satellites are closely monitoring its nuclear sites and that any attempt to recover the stockpile could trigger further attacks.Tension remains in the area. Iranian state media has reported the deployment of naval special forces to the southern coast amid fears of possible US action. Additionally, thousands of additional US troops have been sent to the Middle East to reinforce existing forces.Trump has also kept the possibility of ground operation open. “I have no reservations about boots on the ground,” he said in a recent interview.Efforts to calm the situation have so far failed. Talks began in Islamabad, Pakistan, but talks broke down due to a two-week ceasefire announced by Trump. US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that “we have not reached any agreement,” after which US officials backed down. Trump has since announced plans to impose a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Despite supporting Trump’s approach toward Iran, Haley made it clear that she had no plans to run for president again. Asked about a possible bid in 2028, she said, “I wouldn’t.”However, some lawmakers have raised concerns about the risks involved in any special forces mission. US senatorMark Warner warned that recovering the uranium would be extremely complex. “These are canisters, 1,000 pounds, very volatile, this will be no ordinary operation. It will take 10,000 troops on the ground to defend the perimeter,” he said.He also warned that Iranian forces could retaliate in ways that could endanger US troops and further complicate the mission.

कानपुर समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के कानपुर शहर से एक अलग तरह का पारिवारिक मामला सामने आया है, जहां एक बुजुर्ग मां अपनी ही बेटी से परेशान होकर प्रशासन के पास पहुंची. आमतौर पर बुजुर्ग माता-पिता को उनके बेटे या बहू द्वारा प्रताड़ित किए जाने की खबरें आती रहती हैं, लेकिन इस मामले में स्थिति उलट है। 76 साल की एक महिला ने जिलाधिकारी के पास पहुंचकर अपनी ही बेटी के खिलाफ शिकायत की, जिसके बाद प्रशासन तुरंत सक्रिय हो गया.

बेटी ने लगाया दुव्र्यवहार और घर से निकालने का आरोप
जानकारी के मुताबिक, तहसील सदर के गांव दूल निवासी सरस्वती 9 अप्रैल को जिलाधिकारी जितेंद्र प्रताप सिंह के सामने पहुंचीं. उन्होंने प्रार्थना पत्र देकर कहा कि उनकी बेटी प्रेमशांति उनके साथ आए दिन गलत व्यवहार करती है. उन्होंने बताया कि घर में आए दिन विवाद होता रहता है और हाल ही में उनकी बेटी ने उन्हें घर से बाहर निकाल दिया है. ऐसे में उन्होंने प्रशासन से मदद मांगी और अपनी बेटी से घर खाली कराने की मांग की.

प्रशासन ने मौके पर पहुंचकर जांच की
मामले की गंभीरता को देखते हुए जिलाधिकारी ने तत्काल जांच के आदेश दिये. इसके बाद ज्वाइंट मजिस्ट्रेट व उप जिलाधिकारी सदर अनुभव सिंह राजस्व व पुलिस टीम के साथ गांव पहुंचे। इस मौके पर नायब तहसीलदार सचेंडी, थानाध्यक्ष, ग्राम प्रधान और गांव के कई लोग भी मौजूद रहे। सभी ने मिलकर पूरे मामले की जानकारी ली.

दोनों पक्षों ने अपनी बात रखी
ग्रामीणों से बातचीत में पता चला कि मां-बेटी के बीच काफी समय से तनाव चल रहा था। वृद्धा ने कहा कि वह शांतिपूर्ण जीवन चाहती है, लेकिन घर में विवाद खत्म नहीं हो रहे हैं. वहीं बेटी प्रेमशांति ने बताया कि ससुराल में प्रताड़ना के कारण वह अपनी बेटी के साथ मायके में रह रही है. उन्होंने मारपीट के आरोपों से इनकार किया और कहा कि वह अपनी बेटी की शादी के बाद अपने ससुराल लौट आएंगी.

बातचीत से मामला सुलझा
गांव के लोगों और अधिकारियों की मौजूदगी में दोनों पक्षों को बैठाकर बातचीत की गई। लंबी चर्चा के बाद मामला सुलझ गया और एक अस्थायी समझौता हुआ. उप जिलाधिकारी अनुभव सिंह ने मां-बेटी के बीच सुलह कराई। साथ ही क्षेत्रीय लेखपाल व चौकी प्रभारी को निगरानी रखने के निर्देश दिए गए हैं।