Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has backed Suryakumar Yadav to do well despite his struggles in IPL 2026. Ahead of the crucial clash against Chennai Super Kings, the coach made it clear that the team will continue to rely on its senior batsman to return to form.

Suryakumar’s recent fall has been in the headlines Because MI wants to make a change in their season. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Jayawardene addressed concerns over his form.

“I mean, he won the World Cup as captain and was player of the tournament last year. So what else can you say? We have chatted about him. If you look at his batting in the nets, he practices like anyone else. Even in the matches, he is hitting the ball well. But the way he has got out at times has been unfortunate. Sometimes he hits a shot and gets caught on the boundary line, and sometimes He only faced a few good balls,” Jayawardene said.

“We just keep encouraging him. If you look at Surya, he has had three or four great years, not just last season, but he has had three or four great years. Players are human, and sometimes they go through phases where things don’t go their way. He understands that, and he will come back with a smile and play the way he knows best,” he said.

MI need a strong performance in the clash with CSK, who are ninth in the table with just two wins from eight matches. With the tournament entering the decisive stage, the team will hope their experienced players step up.

How has been Suryakumar Yadav’s form? IPL 2026?

Suryakumar’s figures this season highlight the concern.

In eight innings, he has scored 162 runs at an average of 20.25 and a strike rate of 140.87, which is below his usual standards in the middle overs. The bigger issue is the lack of impressive innings, his last six scores being 6, 33, 0, 15, 36 and 5.

“We just keep encouraging him. If you look at Surya, he has had three or four great years, not just last season, but he has had three or four great years. Players are human, and sometimes they go through phases where things don’t go their way. He understands that and he will come back with a smile and play the way he knows best,” Jayawardene said.

His recent outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad summed up this trend. Following a strong start from Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar could manage just 5 runs from 5 balls before being dismissed by Ishan Malinga, missing the chance for MI to push towards an even bigger total.

Could Suryakumar Yadav step up for MI vs CSK?

The match against Chennai Super Kings has now become even more important for both MI and Suryakumar.

MI had lost the last meeting in Chepauk, and with their campaign in decline, they need a turnaround quickly. A player of Suryakumar’s quality remains central to that plan, especially in the middle overs where MI lack consistency.

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New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Thursday notified an amendment to the Citizenship Act, allowing online application for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card. The digital application will be for both inclusion and exclusion.All applications will be submitted electronically through the portal https://ociservices.gov.in. The amended rule also has a provision to include minors as OCIs but “the minor cannot at any time hold the passport of any other country while holding an Indian passport”.According to a gazette notification, “Application for registration as an OCI cardholder under section 7A shall be made electronically on the specified online portal in Form XXVIII.” There will be no need to give duplicate certificate as before.People registered as OCI will be issued OCI card in physical form or electronic e-OCI registration containing the details. The Authority will maintain the record of persons registered as OCI in electronic form.Similarly, the declaration of renunciation of the card (in Form XXXI) will be made electronically on the portal designated to Indian Missions or Posts, or Foreign Regional Registration Officers. The notification said that in case of OCI cards issued in physical form, the original card should be handed over to the authorities, who will issue an acknowledgement. Once the authority cancels the registration of the OCI, the person whose registration has been canceled will deliver the original card.The new rule provides that “if an application for amendment is made by a person aggrieved by an order made by any authority in respect of his application, the application shall be disposed of by an authority not exceeding one rank above the authority specified for disposal of applications for citizenship”.For a minor, the OCI cardholder has to make a declaration where it is specifically mentioned that the child does not hold a passport of any other country even though he/she holds an Indian passport. Whenever an application is submitted, consent must also be provided to share the biometric information to be captured for registration as an OCI cardholder for the purpose of registration under the ‘Fast Track Immigration Programme’.The government also introduced a new rule – “If an application for review is made by a person under section 15A (grant of citizenship by naturalisation), the application for review shall be disposed of by the Central Government after giving a reasonable opportunity of presenting his case to the person affected.”

Sports columnist Jason Whitlock criticizes Erica Kirk over TPUSA leadership after viral video response and White House incident clarification (Image via Getty)

Jason Whitlock has slammed Erica Kirk after she posted a video responding to her critics. He said his response showed he was not ready to lead a major political group like Turning Point USA. In his video and caption, Whitlock clearly stated that he should step down and instead focus on his family. This comes shortly after Erica Kirk spoke out against people questioning her leadership, including Candace Owens and comedian Drewsky. Whitlock did not agree with how she handled the situation. He said that being the head of a large organization means facing criticism without reacting emotionally.Whitlock also questioned his recent public appearances and decisions, including his visit to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He said his explanation made no sense to him and said his actions were damaging his credibility as a leader.

Jason Whitlock hasn’t held back from talking about Erica Kirk’s leadership. In his video, he said, “People are going to hate me for saying this. But Erica Kirk, get off TPUSA. You’re doing too much.” He clarified that he believed he played a role that did not suit his current position.She added, “When you took over to replace Charlie Kirk, it wasn’t the right role. You have two young children. Go and be their mother.” His comments not only focused on his actions but also on his personal life, which has further increased the debate over his comments.Whitlock also explained that leading a major political organization means dealing with pressure. He said, “Once you get into that CEO role… no one is going to tell you, ‘Oh, she’s a grieving widow, let’s fire her.'” According to him, criticism is a normal part of the job, and leaders should be prepared for it.Speaking about Erica Kirk’s video response, Whitlock said it showed weakness. “You’re the CEO of a political organization with international influence… and they’re going to talk about you,” he said. He added, “You clearly can’t handle this. The video you put out yesterday was a 15-minute video of you attacking your critics, casting yourself as the victim.”The issue became even bigger after Erica Kirk attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25. Reports including CNN revealed that the event was interrupted due to the shooting and she was seen walking out crying, saying she wanted to go home. She later told in a video that she had gone there to confront the journalists who had written about her.Whitlock rejected that explanation. He said, “Your explanation of why you attended the White House correspondents’ dinner…you wanted to confront your critics. Erica, your critics were not at the White House correspondents’ dinner. They were mainly your colleagues.He also said, “You went because you wanted to have fun. You like going to entertaining political events.” His tone remained critical, questioning his judgment and decisions.Whitlock continued to address her public clashes with people like Candace Owens and Drusky. He said that those who are questioning him are not trying to attack him unfairly. Instead, they are raising concerns about the leadership of a vital organization.He said, “By attacking Drusky, by attacking Candace Owens…those of us who have reported this, we are not bad people.” He argued that people are reacting to what they see as poor leadership during a sensitive time.In his concluding remarks, Whitlock reiterated his main point. He said that Erica Kirk should step down from the role and let someone else take over. He also said that the criticism he is facing comes with the position and he should have expected it.

महर्षि वाल्मिकी अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा, अयोध्या धाम, अयोध्या में आज बड़े पैमाने पर आतंकवाद विरोधी मॉक ड्रिल का आयोजन किया गया। इस अभ्यास का उद्देश्य हवाई अड्डे की सुरक्षा व्यवस्था को और मजबूत करना और विभिन्न एजेंसियों के बीच समन्वय का परीक्षण करना था। ड्रिल के दौरान एक डमी आतंकी हमले का सीन तैयार किया गया, जिसमें सीआईएसएफ, यूपी एटीएस, पुलिस और अन्य एजेंसियों ने मिलकर तुरंत कार्रवाई की. इस पूरे अभ्यास के दौरान सुरक्षा, राहत और बचाव से जुड़े हर पहलू की बारीकी से जांच की गई, ताकि किसी भी आपात स्थिति में तत्काल और प्रभावी प्रतिक्रिया दी जा सके।

यह पूरा अभ्यास डमी आतंकी हमले पर आधारित था
मॉक ड्रिल दृश्य हवाई अड्डे के सिटी साइड क्षेत्र में एक नकली आतंकवादी हमले पर आधारित था। घटना की सूचना मिलते ही सीआईएसएफ की क्विक रिएक्शन टीम (क्यूआरटी) ने तुरंत कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी. यह कार्रवाई डिप्टी कमांडेंट रवींद्र सिंह और असिस्टेंट कमांडेंट रोहित ढाका के नेतृत्व में की गई. शुरुआती स्तर पर ही हालात पर काबू पाने की कोशिश की गई.

यूपी एटीएस और अन्य एजेंसियों ने कमान संभाली
इसके बाद राज्य और अन्य सुरक्षा एजेंसियों को सूचित किया गया. यूपी एटीएस, यूपी पुलिस और इंटेलिजेंस ब्यूरो की टीमें मौके पर पहुंचीं और ऑपरेशन की जिम्मेदारी संभाली. यूपी एटीएस ने त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए डमी आतंकियों को जिंदा पकड़ लिया, जिससे साबित हो गया कि एजेंसियां ​​किसी भी खतरे से निपटने के लिए तैयार हैं.

बम जांच, चिकित्सा और राहत कार्य भी शामिल थे.
ड्रिल के दौरान यूपी बीडीडीएस टीम ने पूरे क्षेत्र में बम का पता लगाने और उसके निस्तारण की प्रक्रिया पूरी की. स्वास्थ्य विभाग और अग्निशमन विभाग ने घायलों के इलाज और राहत कार्य का अभ्यास किया. इस दौरान यह भी देखा गया कि आपातकालीन स्थिति में मेडिकल और फायर टीमें कितनी तेजी से प्रतिक्रिया देती हैं।

डीब्रीफिंग में साझा किए गए अनुभव और सुधार के लिए सुझाव।
इस मॉक ड्रिल में एयरपोर्ट अथॉरिटी ऑफ इंडिया, विभिन्न एयरलाइंस और अन्य एजेंसियों ने भी हिस्सा लिया। अभ्यास के बाद एक डीब्रीफिंग सत्र हुआ जिसमें सभी ने अपने अनुभव साझा किए और सुधार के लिए सुझाव दिए। अधिकारियों ने बताया कि यह अभ्यास सुरक्षा व्यवस्था को और मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है.

(रिपोर्ट:अनूप कुमार अयोध्या)

It’s factually true that light is important for photosynthesis, but research from Osaka Metropolitan University reveals an interesting paradox: It also slows plant growth. The study, published in Physiology Plantarum Journal, Shows that exposure to white light triggers biochemical modifications; This reaction strengthens the bond between the internal tissues of the plant and the outer layer. The buildup of p-coumaric acid in cell walls makes the structures more rigid but limits how much plants can grow in length. By understanding this balance between strong structure and quick growth, scientists can find ways to develop crops that can withstand challenges such as wind and heavy rain without losing significant yield.

How does white light increase tissue adhesion and inhibit plant growth?

The primary mechanism behind this growth inhibition is a phenomenon called ’tissue adhesion’. As reported in the journal Physiology Plantarum, scientists found that when these plants were exposed to white light, the peeling force required to separate tissues increased. This stiffens the structure of the plant and mechanically prevents stem extension. Specialized light receptors, known as phytochromes and cryptochromes, play a role in this process. They detect light conditions and signal the plant to focus on strengthening cell walls rather than growing faster.

How do phenolic acids strengthen cell walls?

The study highlights p-coumaric acid, a phenolic acid, which is important for growth inhibition. When exposed to light, this acid increases in cell walls, acting as a cross-linking agent that increases the adhesive strength between the epidermis and cortical tissues. As a result, the plant becomes stronger and tougher. While this helps the plant better tolerate physical challenges, it also means the plant remains smaller and more compact than plants grown in dark conditions.

Outer layers prevent internal expansion

As reported in the journal Physiology Plantarum, the study shows that light doesn’t just ‘signal’ a plant to stop growing; It physically alters the internal structure of the plant to create mechanical restrictions. The researchers measured how much force it takes to peel the epidermis, or outer layer, from the plant’s internal tissues. They found that exposure to white light made this bond stronger. This increased strength forms a kind of sleeve around the plant, preventing the expansion of internal tissues. As a result, the plant remains smaller and develops a stronger and denser form.

A fresh perspective on agricultural sustainability

The discovery offers a new perspective on agronomy, primarily focused on preventing ‘lodging’, which occurs when crops are permanently damaged by wind or rain. By altering the processes that control how tissues stick together in response to light, breeders can create crop varieties with improved internal glue to tolerate severe weather. Insights from both federal and global research databases highlight the importance of understanding these mechanical properties to keep food supplies stable amid more unpredictable climate conditions.

New Delhi: Citing the recent verbal duel between Congress’s Pawan Khera and BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma in the run-up to the elections, the Supreme Court said the allegations against the Assam CM’s wife and the allegations made by her appear to be politically motivated, reports Amit Anand Chaudhary.The court, while granting anticipatory bail to the Congress spokesperson, said that due to the situation, there is no need for custodial interrogation.A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Atul S Chandurkar said that the right to personal liberty is a cherished fundamental right, and any deprivation of it must be justified at a high bar, especially where the surrounding circumstances may indicate the presence of political implications. Kheda was feared to be arrested by the Assam Police, which had unsuccessfully tried to detain him after Sarma’s wife filed an FIR against him accusing him of forgery and other things.Cannot look away from Himanta’s unparliamentary remarks: Supreme CourtCiting the verbal duel between Pawan Kheda and Himanta Biswa Sarma in the recent elections, the Supreme Court said the allegations against the Assam CM’s wife and the allegations made by her appear to be politically motivated rather than revealing a situation requiring custodial interrogation and granted anticipatory bail to the Congress spokesperson.A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Atul S Chandurkar said that the right to personal liberty is a cherished fundamental right, and any deprivation of it must be justified at a high bar, especially where the surrounding circumstances may indicate the presence of political implications. It granted pre-arrest bail to Kheda, who feared arrest by the Assam Police, which had unsuccessfully tried to detain him after Sarma’s wife filed an FIR against the spokesperson alleging fraud and other things.However, it barred the politician from leaving the country without the court’s approval and directed him to cooperate with the investigation and attend the police station whenever required and informed.In a loud press conference, Kheda had accused Rinki of acquiring citizenship of other countries and running companies abroad. However, Rinki and her husband termed the documents that Khera had dramatically produced as fake and filed an FIR against him. Khera immediately left Guwahati and obtained transit anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court.The Assam government moved the Supreme Court saying Kheda had misled the Telangana High Court to seek relief. The top court agreed and asked the Congressman to seek relief from the Guwahati HC.Kheda moved SC after Gauhati HC denied him anticipatory bail.The court said that according to the prosecution, the passports which Khera had displayed, said to be those of the CM’s wife, were fake and this was done to defame the CM’s wife and damage her reputation. “However, in the main it appears that this statement has been made by the Appellant only to gain some political momentum in favor of his party. However, we cannot ignore the fact that the Chief Minister of the State, who is also the husband of the Complainant, has made certain unparliamentary comments against the Appellant in various press statements.”Though the apex court had earlier refused to grant him any interim protection to allow him to file a bail plea in the Gauhati HC, this time the scale of justice tilted in his favor as his counsel and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi highlighted various statements made by the Assam CM to convince the court that the state government was hell-bent on arresting him by any means. Even the court recorded those statements in its order.

राजधानी में क्रिप्टो-क्रिश्चियनिटी जैसी गुप्त धार्मिक गतिविधियों की आशंका ने लोगों की चिंता बढ़ा दी है. आरोप है कि जो महिलाएं कंवाली गांव में घर-घर जाकर हिंदू परिवारों को ईसाई धर्म अपनाने के लिए प्रेरित करने की कोशिश कर रही थीं, वे भी क्रिप्टो क्रिश्चियन थीं, जिसके कारण उन्हें देखकर यह अंदाजा नहीं लगाया जा सकता था कि वे किस धर्म से हैं।

New Delhi: Many parts of the country may not be warmer than normal due to ‘above normal’ rainfall this month, but some states, especially the Himalayan foothills like southern Himachal and Uttarakhand, the east coast and parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat, are likely to face ‘above normal’ heatwave days (additional 3 to 8 days), according to the IMD’s May forecast released on Friday.The weather department has also predicted warm nights (above normal minimum temperatures) in many parts of the country, with IMD chief Mrityunjay Mohapatra saying the phenomenon is linked to climate change.The ‘above normal’ rainfall during the month is attributed to the favorable trough and increased frequency of western disturbances and thunderstorms due to upper air cyclonic circulation. Due to this, the day temperature is likely to be ‘below normal’ in some areas.

“Maximum (day) temperatures are expected to be below normal to normal over many parts of the country. However, temperatures are likely to be above normal over many parts of southern peninsular India, parts of north-east and northwest India,” Mohapatra said.On the other hand, minimum (night) temperatures are expected to be above normal in many parts of the country, he said. “However, minimum temperatures are likely to remain below normal over parts of Central India and adjoining areas of Peninsular India and southern parts of Northeast India as well as many areas of Northwest India.”The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 14-20. Its arrival in Kerala, which marks the arrival of monsoon over mainland India, is expected to be around May 15.The weather service has already predicted ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall this year amid the threat of El Nino, an increase in sea surface temperatures over the central and eastern equatorial Pacific that is often associated with reduced rainfall over the Indian subcontinent.The increasing frequency of WDs – moist air and low pressure systems in the Mediterranean region that enter India and affect local weather – led to seven such events in April, causing thunderstorms, rain, winds and lightning over northwest and adjoining central and eastern India.Extreme weather events linked to WD killed 24 people last month. Lightning alone killed 10 people in Andhra, UP, Maharashtra and Odisha.

An Indian-origin tech professional working in the US shared an emotional story of not being able to see his dying mother, saying he was stuck in a choice situation due to visa delays. He calls it “the biggest regret of my life”.“Gautam Dey works in America H-1B visa And revealed on LinkedIn that his mother died of stage 4 lung cancer while he was trying to secure a visa stamping appointment to travel to India.He wrote, “Today I am writing this not as an engineer, not as an H-1B worker… I am writing this as a son.”According to American Bazaar, he said his mother was hospitalized for 17 days and he made repeated attempts to gain travel approval during that period.“My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She was hospitalized for 17 days. During that time, I was desperate to get a visa stamping appointment so I could travel to see her,” he wrote.Dey moved to the US in 2007 after being recruited by a multinational company for specialized software work. He said he has spent years working under the visa system, paying taxes and building technology products.He said, “I’m not here to take a pay cut. I’m brought in for my expertise, to solve a serious software problem and fix vulnerabilities that need attention.”But as his mother’s condition worsened, he said administrative delays made travel almost impossible. They said leaving the US without a visa appointment risks serious consequences, including losing their job and legal status.He said, “If I travel without an appointment, I could be stranded outside the US for months. I could lose my job, my legal status, and my family’s status.”He described making repeated attempts to secure an emergency appointment.He wrote, “I sent the hospital documents to the Consulate. I tried for 26 days to get an appointment. I fretted, waited, prayed and hoped. But time did not wait.”a painful decisionDay said he was forced to make a painful decision between staying with his mother or protecting his family’s future in America.He wrote, “So I was forced to make an impossible choice: stay with my dying mother. Or protect the future of my children. No human being should ever be put in that position.”Ultimately he was unable to reach India on time. His mother died before he could travel.He said, “I could only see her through the phone screen. I could only hear her voice on the phone. This will be the biggest regret of my life.”In his post, Day said he was not blaming any country or system, but rather demonstrating the emotional toll of immigration processes.“This is not a political post. It is not about blaming any country.” This is a human cost that is rarely talked about,” he wrote.He added, “But a dream shouldn’t be caged at a time when your family needs you most.”He also offered advice to young professionals considering working abroad.He wrote, “To every young professional dreaming of H-1B life: Please think carefully. India is changing… You don’t have to measure success just by leaving home.”His post concluded: “Because no amount of career dreams will ever put you in a position where you have to choose between your mother’s final moments and your children’s future. I have lost that choice. And I will carry that pain forever.”

उत्तर प्रदेश के मुरादाबाद जिले से एक गंभीर मामला सामने आया है, जहां 25 साल की एक लड़की ने एक जिम संचालक पर शारीरिक शोषण और ब्लैकमेलिंग का आरोप लगाया है. यह मामला सिविल लाइंस थाना क्षेत्र के हरथला इलाके का बताया जा रहा है. पीड़िता के मुताबिक, आरोपी ने पहले उसकी मदद कर उसका भरोसा जीता और फिर धीरे-धीरे उसे अपने जाल में फंसा लिया। बाद में आरोपी ने उसकी निजी फोटो और वीडियो बनाकर उसे धमकाना शुरू कर दिया। यह मामला सामने आने के बाद पुलिस जांच में जुट गई है और आरोपियों की तलाश जारी है.

मदद के बहाने बढ़ाई नजदीकियां
पीड़िता ने पुलिस को बताया कि कुछ समय पहले एक युवक उसका पीछा कर रहा था, जिससे वह काफी परेशान और डरी हुई थी. इसी बीच इलाके के जिम संचालक सुहैल मलिक ने बीच-बचाव कर उसकी मदद की और युवक को छुड़ाया. इस घटना के बाद लड़की को आरोपी पर भरोसा हो गया और दोनों के बीच बातचीत शुरू हो गई. धीरे-धीरे यह बातचीत दोस्ती में बदल गई और आरोपी ने इसी भरोसे का फायदा उठाया।

मामला दोस्ती से शोषण तक पहुंच गया
पीड़िता का आरोप है कि आरोपी ने हमदर्दी दिखाकर उससे नजदीकियां बढ़ाई और फिर प्रेमजाल में फंसा लिया। इसके बाद आरोपी ने उसके साथ शारीरिक संबंध बनाए। लड़की का कहना है कि इस दौरान आरोपी ने चोरी-छिपे उसकी आपत्तिजनक फोटो और वीडियो भी बना लीं. कुछ समय बाद आरोपी का व्यवहार बदल गया और वह इन वीडियो और तस्वीरों का गलत इस्तेमाल करने लगा.

वीडियो के जरिए धमकी और रंगदारी
शिकायत के मुताबिक, आरोपी लड़की को बदनाम करने की धमकी देकर ब्लैकमेल करता रहा। उसने इन वीडियो के जरिए लड़की पर दबाव बनाया और उससे पैसों की भी मांग की. डर और मानसिक तनाव के कारण पीड़िता काफी समय तक चुप रही, लेकिन जब स्थिति नियंत्रण से बाहर हो गई तो उसने पुलिस में शिकायत दर्ज कराई.

पुलिस ने कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी
मामले की जानकारी देते हुए पुलिस अधीक्षक नगर ने बताया कि पीड़िता की शिकायत के आधार पर आरोपी के खिलाफ संबंधित धाराओं में मामला दर्ज कर लिया गया है. पुलिस टीम आरोपियों की तलाश में लगातार छापेमारी कर रही है. अधिकारियों का कहना है कि मामले की गंभीरता को देखते हुए आरोपियों को जल्द गिरफ्तार कर आगे की कार्रवाई की जाएगी.