It wasn’t racist: New Zealand woman says police came to her home for ‘Welcome to New India’ FB post
New Zealand woman says police were searching for her because of her Facebook post ‘Welcome to New India’.
Renee-Rose Schwenke, a New Zealand woman, has claimed that after she posted a picture on Facebook with the caption ‘Welcome to New India’, police knocked on her door and accused her of racist attitudes. It was a picture of her with two Indian looking men in the background. But the post was a jibe at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who recently signed a free trade agreement with India. The post read, “Welcome to New India, thanks to Laxsingh”.Schwenke said the Facebook post, which she does not consider racist, was flooded with derogatory comments from Indians and the post was eventually reported to police, who tracked it down.He wrote, “The police called me in relation to my ‘racist’ post. This was not to threaten or incite violence. I was called to the police station by a senior sergeant to tell me that my post was cruel and ‘racist’, which was unwelcome to the Indian community.”“He had to walk away from us twice because he was being pushy because of his personal views and couldn’t handle a little pushback and the truth instead of behaving as a professional. This is what happens when you live under the soft tyranny of angry people. I will not silence my views to accommodate your feelings.”The woman also shared a recording of a female policeman calling her mother, who was looking for her, in connection with her social media post. The policeman said they were planning to come to her house “in relation to some posts that she was putting online, which people basically didn’t take that well, so they have made some complaints to the police”.“I regularly receive death threats for my views and beliefs, I’ve been called every kind of racist, transphobic, Islamophobic name but somehow I’m wrong. This world is upside downGood is now evil and evil is now good,” the woman doubled down.Schwenke re-shared his post and said: “If you’re offended by this, I’m not singling you out. This is nothing personal, not every lion is about you. No to the mass immigration invasion!”
Assembly Election Results 2026: Assembly Election Results 2026: Victory wave, success in Bengal, Kerala reset – 10 takeaways | india news
New Delhi: As the results became clear on Monday, the 2026 assembly elections are delivering a political shock that some people did not entirely expect. From the cinematic upheaval in Tamil Nadu to the decisive saffron surge in West Bengal, the decision has been a headline-grabbing shock and destabilizing long-held assumptions about who holds power and how.What is emerging is a moment of churn, where strong players are on the backfoot, new players are making their way in and the balance between national parties and regional forces is being tested in real time.Here are 10 key takeaways assembly election results 2026: :1. Blockbuster debut of Thalapathy VijayVijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, leading on more than 118 seats, has ended the decades-old DMK-AIADMK dominance that has defined Tamil Nadu politics for more than 50 years. This isn’t just a strong start, it marks a structural shift, with voters showing a willingness to move beyond legacy parties. The state now appears to be headed towards a multi-polar contest, where no single formation can take the loyalty of voters for granted.2. BJP broke into the fort of BengalBharatiya Janata Party has crossed the majority mark in West Bengal for the first time and Mamata Banerjee’s long tenure has come to an end. This is more than a state-level victory, it represents a strategic success in eastern India. After years of failure, the BJP has managed to translate organizational expansion and narrative recalibration into a decisive mandate.3. Kerala is back on its rotation cycleThe Congress-led UDF under VD Satheesan is set to form the government, thwarting the Left’s third consecutive bid. The result reinforces the long-standing pattern of alternative power in Kerala, showing that voters continue to prefer periodic changes rather than continuity, even when incumbents rule.4. Assam shows that pro-incumbency wave can workHimanta Biswa Sarma has led BJP to victory for the third consecutive time underlining the change in voter behaviour. Instead of a general anti-incumbency wave, the results suggest that delivery on infrastructure, welfare schemes and administrative visibility could create a pro-incumbency wave, turning governance into a political asset rather than a liability.5. DMK had to bear the brunt of TVK’s riseThe ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam appears to have been the biggest loser of the TVK’s rise, losing its grip in several key areas, including urban areas. The decision reflected a mix of anti-incumbency, fatigue with dynastic politics and an appeal for a new alternative, all of which created space for Vijay’s rise.6. BJP’s best performance so far in KeralaEven where it is not in the race for power, the BJP has made steady gains in the south. In Kerala it is headed for its best ever performance with 3 seats. It had recently won the Thiruvananthapuram civic elections. These gains, though modest, point to a long-term strategy of gradual expansion in areas where the party has traditionally struggled.8. AIADMK saved from disruptionDespite the scale of the TVK boom, Edappadi K Palaniswami has managed to maintain a mainstay, especially in the western belt. Although the party is no longer the primary pole it used to be, its survival ensures that Tamil Nadu politics will remain competitive, with multiple players shaping future contests.9. Congress got strategic reliefWith a clear victory in Kerala and signs of resilience in parts of Assam, the Congress has gained some political ground. Although challenges remain, the results provide organizational momentum to the party and reinforce its role as a major opposition force at the national level.10. A weak oppositionThe results of the 2026 assembly elections have greatly weakened the opposition. In key states, prominent regional leaders, who once practiced anti-BJP politics, have either lost ground or are on the verge of losing power. The setback for Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal and the fall of MK Stalin in Tamil Nadu have removed the BJP’s two most influential regional rivals. In Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan’s exit has further reduced the opposition’s presence in power.This churning has a wide-ranging impact. The India Bloc, already an uneasy alliance of regional powers, now faces a leadership vacuum as its strongest state-level pillars weaken or disappear. Also, Congress benefits from a possible victory in Kerala, which also strengthens its power in the opposition group.
खेत गई किशोरी से सामूहिक दुष्कर्म, फिर दी भाइयों को जान से मारने की धमकी, पुलिस ने दो आरोपियों को गांव से किया गिरफ्तार।
अमेठी समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के अमेठी जिले से एक बेहद शर्मनाक और दिल दहला देने वाली घटना सामने आई है। यहां गौरीगंज कोतवाली इलाके में एक लड़की से गैंग रेप की घटना ने पूरे इलाके को झकझोर कर रख दिया है. बताया जा रहा है कि लड़की शनिवार शाम शौच के लिए खेत में गई थी, तभी गांव के ही दो युवकों ने उसके साथ जबरदस्ती की. विरोध करने पर किशोरी की पिटाई की गई और उसके भाइयों को जान से मारने की धमकी दी गई। इस घटना के बाद आरोपी मौके से भाग गए, लेकिन पुलिस ने कार्रवाई करते हुए दोनों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया.
खेत पर गई किशोरी के साथ वारदात
यह पूरा मामला गौरीगंज कोतवाली क्षेत्र के एक गांव का है. जानकारी के मुताबिक, बच्ची शनिवार की शाम अपने घर के पास खेत में शौच करने गयी थी. इसी दौरान गांव के दो युवकों ने उसे अकेला पाकर जबरदस्ती सामूहिक दुष्कर्म किया। किशोरी ने विरोध किया तो आरोपियों ने उसकी पिटाई भी की।
आरोपी धमकी देकर मौके से भाग गए
घटना के बाद दोनों आरोपियों ने लड़की को डराने के लिए उसके दो सगे भाइयों को जान से मारने की धमकी दी. इसके बाद वे मौके से भाग गये. इस घटना से गांव में दहशत फैल गई और परिवार में डर का माहौल बन गया.
शिकायत के बाद पुलिस की कार्रवाई
रविवार को पीड़िता ने गौरीगंज थाने पहुंचकर अपनी शिकायत दर्ज कराई। इसके बाद पुलिस ने तुरंत मामला दर्ज कर लिया. कोतवाली इंस्पेक्टर अरुण कुमार मिश्रा ने बताया कि पीड़िता की शिकायत के आधार पर गंभीर धाराओं में केस दर्ज कर लिया गया है और दोनों आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया है. उससे पूछताछ की जा रही है और आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई की जा रही है.
अधिकारी बोले- सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी
इस मामले पर गौरीगंज क्षेत्राधिकारी अखिलेश वर्मा ने बताया कि लड़की की शिकायत पर तत्काल कार्रवाई की गई है. दोनों आरोपियों को हिरासत में ले लिया गया है और पूछताछ की जा रही है. पुलिस का कहना है कि दोषियों के खिलाफ सख्त कानूनी कार्रवाई की जाएगी.
Trisha Krishnan visited Thalapathy Vijay’s house on her birthday as his party is leading in Tamil Nadu elections, and waved at Thalapathy Vijay as she came out – watch video. tamil movie news
Actor Vijay recently made headlines when his party took the lead in the early trends of Tamil Nadu elections. meanwhile, Trisha Krishnan Was seen visiting his residence in Chennai. Today is Trisha’s 43rd birthday and she had visited Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, where she offered prayers during a quiet morning walk. Soon after, visuals from the temple began circulating widely on social media. After visiting the temple, Trisha was seen reaching Vijay’s house.In a video that surfaced online, Trisha is shown arriving at Vijay’s house by car. The clip shared by ANI was captioned: “Tamil Nadu: Actress Trisha Krishnan arrives at TVK chief Vijay’s residence in Chennai.” Later, he was also seen leaving his house and smilingly waving at people.Dressed in a simple floral dress, Trisha was seen smilingly greeting devotees as she entered the temple, which caught the attention of fans gathered nearby. He had also shared an Instagram video while visiting Tirupati late on Sunday night, marking the beginning of his birthday celebrations. By Monday morning, more photos and clips appeared showing him participating in temple rituals.
Earlier on April 23, Trisha had posted a picture after casting her vote, which also caught the attention of the internet. Vijay and Trisha are one of the most loved on-screen couples of Tamil cinema, having worked together in films like Ghilli, Thirupaachi, Aathi, Kuruvi and most recently Leo. On the work front, Trisha is awaiting the release of her upcoming Tamil film Karuppu, which also stars Suriya.In recent months, Vijay and Trisha have often been the subject of speculation on social media and have been linked together, although the two have not publicly addressed the rumors. Many other celebs like Tiger Shroff, Nani have congratulated Vijay for his political victory.
Plane hits truck while landing at Newark Airport, heartbreaking dashcam video shows what happened
Moments before the plane collided with a truck near Newark Airport, a loud engine noise confused the truck driver.
Heartbreaking dashcam video captured the exact moments a United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty International Airport collided with a streetlight and a tractor-trailer on a nearby highway in a bizarre accident Sunday. A Boeing 767 was flying from Venice, Italy to Newark with more than 200 passengers and 10 crew members on board. The truck driver suffered injuries but not life-threatening injuries and the plane landed normally and no one was injured.CNN reported that a preliminary investigation blamed the crash on the plane’s landing gear and the plane’s undercarriage tire, after it first hit a pole and a tractor-trailer. After this the pole hit a jeep.“The driver of the tractor-trailer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital,” New Jersey State Police spokesman SFC Charles Marchan said in a statement.Chuck Paterakis, senior vice president of transportation for Schmidt’s Bakery and co-owner of H&S Family of Bakeries, told CNN that the truck driver, identified as Warren Bordley of Baltimore, was heading north on the Turnpike to deliver bread products to the Newark Airport depot.Dashcam video from the truck showed Bordley singing seconds before the plane’s landing gear tires hit the truck. The driver got confused due to the loud noise of the plane’s engine. The next moment, only shards of glass were flying.CNN reported that according to recordings of air traffic control communications captured by LiveATC.net, the pilots and air traffic control were not aware that the plane had struck a light pole upon landing. The 767 was instructed to taxi to the gate as other aircraft continued to land on the same runway. According to another recording from LiveATC.net, air traffic controllers reported “a hole in the side of the airplane” to an operations vehicle preparing to inspect the runway about half an hour after landing.“The aircraft landed safely, transported normally to the gate, and no passengers or crew were injured,” United said. He said the plane’s crew has been removed from service pending investigation.
उत्तराखंड मौसम: बदला मौसम का मिजाज, नैनीताल समेत विभिन्न जिलों में अगले छह दिनों तक बारिश की चेतावनी
सुबह हल्के बादल छाए रहने के बाद रविवार दोपहर अचानक मौसम बदल गया। घने काले बादलों के कारण दिन में ही अंधेरा हो गया। कुछ देर बाद आंधी के साथ तेज बारिश हुई। करीब आधे घंटे बाद आसमान साफ हो गया और धूप निकल आई।
रविवार को हलद्वानी का तापमान 36.1 और न्यूनतम 15 डिग्री सेल्सियस रहा। मौसम विभाग के मुताबिक, अगले छह दिनों तक नैनीताल समेत विभिन्न जिलों में बारिश का दौर जारी रहेगा. मौसम विभाग ने 4 और 5 मई के लिए भारी बारिश, ओलावृष्टि आदि की चेतावनी जारी की है.
26 अप्रैल से 1 मई तक पारे में गिरावट दर्ज की गयी.
नौ में से केवल दो दिन ही तापमान 39 डिग्री के पार गया है। 25 अप्रैल को तापमान 40 डिग्री था जबकि अगले दिन 39.8 डिग्री था. इसके बाद 1 मई तक तापमान में गिरावट दर्ज की गई. 2 मई को अधिकतम तापमान 34 डिग्री सेल्सियस और 3 मई को 36.1 डिग्री सेल्सियस दर्ज किया गया.
यह एक सामान्य मौसम प्रक्रिया है और हर साल होती है। सोमवार को मैदानी इलाकों में और मंगलवार को पहाड़ी जिलों में भारी बारिश होगी, जिसके लिए चेतावनी जारी की गई है. 6 और 7 मई को तेज हवाएं चलेंगी और बिजली गिरने की भी संभावना ज्यादा है. – डॉ. चंद्र सिंह तोमर, निदेशक मौसम विज्ञान केंद्र, देहरादून
Gohpur Constituency Assembly Election 2026: BJP candidate Utpal Bora wins against Congress’ Shankar Jyoti Kutum. india news
BJP’s Utpal Bora was victorious in the election, he got a total of 96582 votes. He defeated Congress candidate Shankar Jyoti Kutum by a decisive margin of 52722 votes.In Gohpur constituency, BJP candidate Utpal Bora won in a close contest against Congress’ Shankar Jyoti Kutum.Statewide, exit polls are indicating a strong performance for the BJP-led government, suggesting that Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to remain the chief minister. Voting was recorded on all 126 seats in Assam on April 9, with over 85% turnout, one of the highest in recent times.Enthusiasm among voters was visible in rural and urban areas, pointing to broad-based electoral participation.Gohpur is one of the 126 assembly constituencies of Assam. It is a general category seat located in Sonitpur district and is one of the nine assembly constituencies under the Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency.In the 2021 Assam Assembly election, there were 2,04,613 registered voters in the constituency, out of which 1,63,163 valid votes were cast. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Utpal Bora won the seat with 93,224 votes.Congress candidate Ripun Bora finished second with 63,930 votes, losing by a margin of 29,294 votes.In the 2016 assembly election, Gohpur had 1,71,284 voters, with 1,46,618 valid votes recorded.BJP’s Utpal Bora won with 85,424 votes, defeating Congress candidate Monica Bora, who secured 56,489 votes.
गोंडा में अनोखे अंदाज में मनाया गया जश्न, बीजेपी कार्यकर्ताओं ने झालमुड़ी बांटकर जताई खुशी.
पश्चिम बंगाल में भारतीय जनता पार्टी की बड़ी जीत के बाद देशभर में पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं में खुशी का माहौल है। इसी क्रम में उत्तर प्रदेश के गोंडा जिले में भी जश्न का एक अलग नजारा देखने को मिला. यहां भारतीय जनता पार्टी युवा मोर्चा के कार्यकर्ताओं ने अनोखे अंदाज में अपनी खुशी का इजहार किया. गोंडा के लाल बहादुर शास्त्री चौराहे पर कार्यकर्ताओं ने लोगों के बीच जाकर जश्न मनाया और जीत की बधाई दी. इस दौरान आम लोगों की भी अच्छी भागीदारी देखने को मिली.
झालमुड़ी बांटकर मनाया जश्न
इस मौके पर भाजपा युवा मोर्चा के जिला मंत्री अमर पाठक एक बड़े बर्तन में प्याज और मिर्च के साथ झालमुड़ी लेकर पहुंचे. उन्होंने चौराहे पर खड़े लोगों और वहां से गुजर रहे मोटरसाइकिल चालकों को रुक-रुक कर झालमुड़ी बांटी. इसके साथ ही उन्होंने पश्चिम बंगाल में जीत पर सभी को बधाई दी. इस अनोखे तरीके से जश्न मनाने को लेकर लोगों में उत्साह देखा गया और कई लोग इस पहल पर चर्चा करते दिखे.
कार्यकर्ताओं ने जीत की बधाई दी
इस मौके पर मौजूद कार्यकर्ताओं ने कहा कि यह जीत उनके लिए बेहद खास है. उन्होंने इसे बड़ी उपलब्धि बताते हुए खुशी जाहिर की. चौराहे पर लोगों से बातचीत करते हुए कार्यकर्ताओं ने जीत को लेकर अपने विचार साझा किये और सभी को शुभकामनाएं दीं.
अमर पाठक ने कही अपनी बात
इस मौके पर भाजपा युवा मोर्चा के जिला मंत्री अमर पाठक ने कहा कि पश्चिम बंगाल में जीत सिर्फ राजनीतिक जीत नहीं है, बल्कि यह जनता की जीत है. उन्होंने कहा कि वहां की जनता ने बदलाव के लिए वोट किया है और अब एक नए युग की शुरुआत होगी. उन्होंने अपने बयान में कहा कि लोग इस जीत से उत्साहित हैं और खुलकर अपनी खुशी जाहिर कर रहे हैं.
अनोखा जश्न बना चर्चा का विषय
गोंडा में झालमुड़ी बांटकर जश्न मनाने का यह तरीका लोगों के बीच चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है. आमतौर पर मिठाइयां बांटकर खुशियां मनाई जाती हैं, लेकिन यहां इस अलग अंदाज ने सबका ध्यान खींचा. स्थानीय लोगों को भी यह पहल दिलचस्प लगी और उन्होंने इसमें हिस्सा लेकर खुशी जाहिर की.
(रिपोर्ट: संदीप शुक्ला, लखनऊ)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding update: Couple doubles down on NYC plans amid major leak – report
There have been several developments regarding Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce’s wedding plans. Due to the pressure of celebrity life, the two have faced many problems due to leaks about their upcoming wedding plans. Despite this, the couple is set to keep their plans for the much-awaited event the same.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are keeping their New York wedding plans the same
A report shared by Radar Online states that while the loved-up couple is disappointed with the ongoing issues regarding their wedding plans, they still don’t want to change the schedule.The report further states that the couple is planning to move their New York wedding forward and currently wants a larger, spacious indoor venue to accommodate all the guests. They are also looking for a location that can keep away paparazzi, helicopters, or any unwanted issues from the main event. The singer and the NFL player are awaiting their wedding at a ceremony venue in New York. Swift has spent most of his life in the area, while Kelce has expressed his love for the area.
Other Details and Rumors About Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Wedding
Before reports about their New York venue, rumors circulated that the two planned to get married at the singer’s Rhode Island residence. The possible wedding date was also rumored to be June 13, however, Tara Guerard, reportedly appointed by the couple to handle the plans, confirmed that she has another wedding on that day.Several people have been confirmed for the guest list, including Swift’s closest friend Selena Gomez. Other big names expected at the wedding include Benny Blanco, Gigi Hadid, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, the Haim sisters and Gracie Abrams.
Lost wonder found underwater? 80 tons of stones revealed the secret of Alexandria’s lighthouse. world News
The discovery under the sea of huge stone blocks weighing 80 tons, considered part of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the wonders of the ancient world, has aroused interest in the study of ancient engineering, maritime archeology and the history of the Mediterranean region. Found on the floor of Alexandria’s eastern port, these massive architectural fragments, including lintels, gateways and paving stones, provide valuable information on the structure, degradation and methods used in the construction of this massive lighthouse. Through research initiatives such as PHAROS, scientists are studying the lighthouse through photogrammetry, computer reconstruction, and stone analysis.
Scientists have discovered 22 huge stones related to this Pharos of Alexandria
The existence of the sunken remains of the Pharos of Alexandria has been known for decades, but only recently has it been possible to make many more discoveries. Dassault Systèmes’ The team managed to find 22 huge stone blocks, each weighing about 70 to 80 tonnes. Details such as the door lintel, threshold stone and huge stones indicate that they formed the entrance to the lighthouse. takes place within the framework of the current investigation Pharos Project Organized by scientists from the Center National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS).As Isabelle Héry, the mission’s lead archaeologist, said, the fragments of the lighthouse should be analyzed as puzzle pieces, allowing digital reconstruction of the monument. Thus, the present discovery is considered a breakthrough in underwater archeology as it helps in uncovering the secrets of ancient architecture.
Lighthouse of Alexandria: one of the seven wonders
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, called the Pharos, was built during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus in the 3rd century BC. It was over 100 meters high and served as a navigation aid that facilitated the safe docking of ships in the busy Egyptian port. For many years, the lighthouse was considered one of the tallest buildings ever built by man and an example of Hellenistic architectural excellence. It is believed to have three levels, including square, octagonal and cylindrical shapes.However, several earthquakes from the 10th to the 14th century contributed to its destruction, causing much of the building to fall into the water. Thus, the discovery of these huge rocks is related to the written record on the decline of the lighthouse.
Marvels of Engineering: How the Ancient Builders Moved 80 tons of stones
An interesting aspect of this discovery is the weight and precision of the carved stones. Even in modern times, transporting stones weighing approximately 80 tons is a difficult task, raising many questions on the engineering capabilities of ancient civilizations.According to experts, the use of leverage, ramps and manpower would have allowed ancient individuals to transport and install these heavy stones. It also brings to mind architectural elements from Greece and Egypt, an indication that there was fusion between the cultures.The level of precision displayed in the stones, as well as the incorporation of the stones into large-scale structures, shows how sophisticated the engineering skills of ancient civilizations were.
Digital reconstruction and the way forward
Instead of building an exact replica of the lighthouse in reality, the new approach involves building a digital replica of the lighthouse. With modern technology, each stone is scanned and used in a digital reconstruction of the lighthouse.In addition to being useful in determining whether certain theories about the lighthouse’s construction or fall are true, it gives historians and those interested in history the opportunity to see this marvel of engineering in all its glory.To summarize, although the discovery of eighty tons of rocks confirms the existence of the structure, there is another extremely important factor; It’s a reminder that traces of our imagination and innovation lie beneath the surface of the ocean.