मई माह शुरू होते ही चारधाम यात्रा में श्रद्धालुओं की संख्या बढ़ने लगी है। प्रतिदिन दस हजार से अधिक श्रद्धालु मां यमुना के दर्शन के लिए यमुनोत्री धाम पहुंच रहे हैं। भीड़ बढ़ने पर यात्रियों को धाम के संकरे पैदल मार्ग पर जाम की समस्या से जूझना पड़ता है।

बुधवार दोपहर करीब साढ़े तीन बजे धाम के पास देवदेखानी स्थान से लेकर घोड़ा पड़ाव तक जाम लग गया। स्थानीय निवासियों के मुताबिक, वहां एक संकरी सड़क होने के साथ ही घोड़े-खच्चर खड़े रहते हैं और लाठियां रखी रहती हैं। इसलिए वहां हर साल जाम लगता है. हर साल यमुनोत्री धाम का पैदल मार्ग कई स्थानों पर संकरा हो जाने से पैदल यात्रियों के साथ घोड़े, खच्चर और छड़ी-गाड़ी लेकर जाने वाले मजदूरों का भी जाम लग जाता है। लेकिन अब तक प्रशासन व पुलिस की ओर से भीड़ नियंत्रण के लिए कोई ठोस योजना नहीं बनायी गयी है.

Panaji: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday expanded the scope of its suo motu PIL on dead fish floating in Mala Lake to include the Mandovi river region to address water pollution.The court took cognizance of one times of India Report on qualitative and quantitative study of water in Mandovi of Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). The bench noted the “concerning findings” of the report.The court said that the main issue that needs to be addressed would be the very high amount of fecal coliform bacteria present in the river around the area where the casinos are operating.A bench of Justices Valmiki Menezes and Amit Jamsandekar directed the Member Secretary, GSPCB, to conduct a similar quantitative and qualitative study and prepare a report on the water quality within the Mandovi, especially at the mouth of the river between Iffi Ghat and Mandovi bridges.“The study will particularly focus on collecting information about the water quality around each casino stationed there or any other marine vessel which is used for tourism purposes within that area,” the court said while directing the submission of the report on June 1.The high court also directed the GSPCB to initiate action on the basis of the report based on the data already available with them and place it before the court on June 1.On the Mala Lake issue, the joint site inspection report by the GSPCB, Water Resources Department and Fisheries Department has pointed to pollution of the water due to sewage discharge. Reports recorded that waste water (sewage) from residential areas along the western perimeter of the lake was seen flowing into the lake through storm water drains. “These observations highlight the fact that sewage is being discharged directly into the lake by residents on the western periphery of the lake,” the court said.It directed the CCP Commissioner to conduct a joint inspection of each residential house to find out the exact cause of the presence of faecal coliform bacteria and identify their sources.“If such discharge is actually found in a particular home-shed, the Commissioner shall take immediate action to seal or rectify the situation,” the HC said. He said that in case of environmental degradation and health hazards, no notice is required before sealing or taking action under the CCP Act and Public Health Act.During the hearing, the CCP told the court that there are 800 to 1,000 residences within 200 meters of the perimeter of the lake, of which 200 have been inspected so far and 31 show cause notices have been issued.The Sewerage and Infrastructure Development Corporation of Goa told the court that it runs a pumping station where a part of the sewage is pumped to the STP at Tonka and the rest to the STP at EDC Patto. The corporation told the court that treated water from STPs at Tonka and Patto is not discharged into Mala Lake but into Mandovi.Corporation counsel Akshata Bhatt presented before the court a water analysis report of the STP at Patto, which showed that the water was completely treated before releasing it into Mandovi.

A high-profile legal battle involving JPMorgan and a sex scandal has taken a new turn, with new details revealing a huge gap between the settlement sought and offered before the controversial sexual harassment lawsuit became public.Former JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana reportedly demanded more than $20 million from the bank before filing a lawsuit accusing senior executive Lorna Hajdini of sexual harassment, according to sources cited by the New York Post. The demand was made in June last year, months before the matter came to public notice.“He threatened to go public and demanded millions of dollars,” a source close to the situation told the NYP.According to the Wall Street Journal, JPMorgan later offered Rana $1 million to settle the case, a figure previously reported. The report also said that Rana’s current lawyer Daniel J Kaiser proposed a counter offer of $11.75 million.The lawsuit was filed last month in New York County Supreme Court under the pseudonym “John Doe.” It contains serious allegations against Hazdini, including claims that he drugged Rana with Viagra and forced her to have sex repeatedly, including racist abuse and humiliating demands. Hazdini and his lawyers have denied all allegations. Hazdini’s associates have also described the lawsuit as a written “fan fiction” or “novel”.JPMorgan has also rejected the claims, saying an internal investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. The bank said it reviewed emails, phone records and witness statements and found that Hajdini cooperated fully while Rana did not.Legal experts have weighed in on the dispute. New York lawyer Jason Goldman said: “Presumably, Rana sent Hazdini a shakedown letter, publicly threatening to file a lawsuit unless he bought his silence by paying an exorbitant fee for something he did not do. When he refused to bow down, Rana doubled down and pushed his name and reputation into the mud.Besides the sexual abuse claims, there are other layers to the case. According to the NYP, Rana told JPMorgan supervisors in December 2024 that his father had died, allowing him to take extended bereavement leave. However, his father was later found alive. When contacted, his father said, “I don’t know anything about this.” He is my son. He is a good boy.”Rana had filed an internal complaint alleging race and gender-based harassment in May 2025 before leaving the bank. He later joined private equity firm Bregel Sagemount but left the job in early April, just weeks before the lawsuit was filed.The central claim of the lawsuit has also been challenged by internal company structures. Rana and Hazdini reported to different managers and suggested they had no say over their pay or promotions. But Rana’s legal team says the allegations are genuine. His lawyer has said the claims will be supported by evidence as the case progresses.The lawsuit includes a series of detailed allegations. Rana claims the alleged harassment began soon after she joined the bank in 2024, including inappropriate physical contact and explicit comments. He further alleged that Hajdini threatened his career if his demands were not met. He has also accused the bank of retaliation and claims that following his complaint, he was sent on leave and his professional reputation has been damaged.Rana also says that he has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of the alleged events.Additionally, two new witness accounts in the high-profile case were reported by the Daily Mail. In one incident, a witness claimed that Lorna Hazdini, who was naked, asked him to “join her in the bedroom” in a New York apartment. Meanwhile, a second witness said he had heard Chirayu Rana say Lorna had made his life at work a “living hell”.

पश्चिम बंगाल में भारतीय जनता पार्टी की सफलता को लेकर अयोध्या नगर विधायक वेद प्रकाश गुप्ता ने बड़ा बयान दिया है। उन्होंने इस जीत को देश के शीर्ष नेतृत्व की मजबूत रणनीति और संगठन के प्रभावी काम का नतीजा बताया. उन्होंने कहा कि यह जीत सिर्फ चुनावी सफलता नहीं बल्कि जनता के विश्वास की जीत है. इस मौके पर विधायक ने पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं और बंगाल की जनता को बधाई भी दी. उनके मुताबिक इस जीत ने देश की राजनीति को नई दिशा का संकेत दिया है.

मोदी नेतृत्व को बताया सफलता की बुनियाद
वेद प्रकाश गुप्ता ने कहा कि नरेंद्र मोदी के नेतृत्व में देश में जो विकास, विश्वास और सुशासन की लहर चली है, उससे बंगाल के लोगों के मन में परिवर्तन की भावना पैदा हुई है. उन्होंने कहा कि जनता अब विकास चाहती है और इसी सोच ने बीजेपी को मजबूत किया है.

अमित शाह की संगठनात्मक क्षमता का जिक्र
उन्होंने अमित शाह की संगठनात्मक क्षमताओं और राजनीतिक समझ की भी सराहना की। विधायक के मुताबिक, अमित शाह की रणनीति ने कार्यकर्ताओं में नई ऊर्जा भर दी और उन्हें जमीनी स्तर पर काम करने के लिए प्रेरित किया. इससे पार्टी को मजबूत आधार मिला.

सुनील बंसल के क्रियान्वयन को खास बताया
वेद प्रकाश गुप्ता ने भी सुनील बंसल के काम की सराहना की. उन्होंने कहा कि जिस तरह से सुनील बंसल ने बूथ स्तर तक संगठन को मजबूत किया वह एक बेहतरीन उदाहरण है. उन्होंने हर कार्यकर्ता को स्पष्ट दिशा-निर्देश देने और हर मतदाता तक पहुंच सुनिश्चित करने के लिए “मैन-टू-मैन मार्किंग” की रणनीति को सफलतापूर्वक लागू किया।

असंभव को संभव बनाने का दावा
विधायक ने कहा कि पश्चिम बंगाल को लंबे समय तक एक कठिन राज्य माना जाता था, लेकिन भाजपा की जीत ने साबित कर दिया कि मजबूत नेतृत्व, स्पष्ट रणनीति और समर्पित कार्यकर्ता किसी भी चुनौती को पार कर सकते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि यह जीत राष्ट्रवाद, विकास और जनकल्याण की नीतियों पर जनता की मुहर है.

कार्यकर्ताओं और जनता को बधाई
अंत में वेद प्रकाश गुप्ता ने सभी कार्यकर्ताओं और बंगाल की जनता को बधाई दी और कहा कि यह सफलता आने वाले समय में देश की राजनीति की दिशा तय करेगी और विकास का नया रास्ता खोलेगी.

(रिपोर्ट:अनूप कुमार अयोध्या)

New Delhi: Road deaths due to negligence – speeding, careless or irresponsible driving – took 495 lives every day in 2024, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. It said around 1.81 lakh people lost their lives in such accidents, an increase of around 4.4% over the previous year.The number of deaths in 2024 is even higher than the figure shared with Parliament by the Road Transport Ministry, which was 1.77 lakh. The ministry has not yet published its report on road accidents in India. NCRB will also publish a separate detailed report on accidental deaths in 2024.According to the NCRB (under the Home Ministry), Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of road deaths (25,158) due to negligence in 2024, followed by Tamil Nadu (18,676), Karnataka (16,232), Madhya Pradesh (15,440) and Maharashtra (15,249). All these states recorded more road deaths than in 2023, indicating that Indian roads have become more unsafe.The NCRB report also shows that the number of people killed in hit-and-run cases is expected to increase from 55,334 in 2023 to 56,974 in 2024, with UP topping the list with 19,641 deaths, followed by MP (10,130) and Bihar (4,949). Among cities with a population of more than one million, Delhi had the highest number of hit-and-run deaths at 949, followed by Bengaluru (773) and Jaipur (744).India tops the list of countries in terms of road deaths with a share of more than 12% of all such deaths worldwide. Despite the government’s claims and efforts, deaths have not decreased in recent years and this remains a major challenge.

Brief Scores, SRH vs PBKS: Sunrisers Hyderabad (235 for 4 in 20 overs) beat Punjab Kings (202 for 7 in 20 overs) by 33 runs in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

If you think dropping catches is the only way fielding can hurt a team, Punjab Kings have come up with a warning that good chances can do just as much damage. On a warm evening at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, PBKS found themselves on the wrong side of that contradiction. While they missed crucial chances, Sunrisers Hyderabad caught them with assurance, and that contradiction told the story as they registered a 33-run win to top the table.

SRH vs PBK: highlighted | Achievement:

In T20 cricket, catches are what win you the game. But here, he shaped the competition in more ways than one. Chasing a challenging target of over 200, the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings, in this season of the Indian Premier League, looked like a team you would normally count on to achieve it. This has been his identity this season, fearless in scoring goals, clinical under pressure.

Yet, standing in his way was Pat Cummins, a captain who has built a reputation for calming down surging opposition. And on this night, as they have so often, Cummins and his men came up with a plan, and had the discipline to execute it when it mattered most.

Cooper Connolly did his best to rectify earlier shortcomings in the field for PBKS. However, his maternal IPL A century can only compensate for the damage done to his net run rate. The Australian remained unbeaten on 107 as wickets continued to fall at the other end.

trivishek vs prabharya

On a batting-friendly surface at Uppal, the stage was set for a Travishack vs Chargeds encounter. However, only one party appeared. While SRH’s opening stand did not last long, it was enough to cause early damage to the PBKS bowlers, who have faced a tough time in the powerplay this season.

SRH ‘Brothers of Destruction’ reach lead of 54 runs In just 21 balls before Abhishek Sharma was out. PBKS bowlers had a clear plan: keep it short and make it difficult to hit. But before any mistakes could be made, the duo had already punished them all around the field. Abhishek scored 35 runs in 13 balls before mistiming the ball of Lockie Ferguson.

Soon after Abhishek’s dismissal, Travis Head took charge and carried the pace. He scored 38 runs in 19 balls before missing the ball from Yuzvendra Chahal.

In contrast, PBKS openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya returned to the pavilion within the first seven balls of the chase. They could score only four runs between themselves, which is their lowest combined opening score in an IPL innings since 2024.

cummins masterclass

While dropped chances grabbed the attention, Cummins’ tactical genius stood out. His team did their homework to dismantle the PBKS batting unit chasing a big target, Like his effort against Delhi CapitalsEasily this season.

SRH read the conditions well and stuck to their plans. The bowlers scored runs consistently, breaking the backbone of PBKS’s chase. Cummins’ captaincy shone, whether it was laying the net for Arya, who top-edged a pull, or handing the ball to Reddy, who struck with his very first ball.

The Australian captain was named player of the match for his excellent performance in defending the target. Against a team that makes chasing targets easier on flat pitches.

The price of the discarded catch is 235

If PBKS thought bowling was their only concern, they were in for a long night. Dropped catches and a missed stumping allowed SRH to go free. Punjab has dropped around 16 to 17 catches this season.

After Travishack’s departure, Ishan Kishan combined with Heinrich Klaasen to deepen PBKS’s misery. The pair put on a partnership of 88 runs off 48 balls and pushed the game beyond reach. Both completed their half-centuries with ease as PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting watched helplessly.

Klaasen said after the innings, “The ball got softer and started to stop a bit in the middle overs. But I still want to keep it in my pocket and take it everywhere. It’s a medium pace wicket. Great to bat on.”

Klaasen’s 69 off 43 proved decisive, leaving Ponting and Iyer little room to respond. Nitish Kumar Reddy gave the finishing touch and remained unbeaten after scoring 29 runs in 13 balls. With this, SRH maintained its dominance over Punjab in Uppal.

With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad move to 14 points with three games remaining, while Punjab Kings, who have made a great start to the season, move to 13 points with four matches left.

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Patna: The Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) on Wednesday conducted searches at five places related to this Amarendra KumarDistrict sub-registrar of Supaul in disproportionate assets case. Acting on search warrants issued by the Special Vigilance Court, Patna, the raids were conducted by teams led by DSP-rank officers in Patna, Saran and Supaul districts.During preliminary verification, officials found prima facie evidence that Amarendra had amassed assets worth more than Rs 1.10 crore – about 65.08% more than his known sources of income. However, the EOU said the market value of the movable and immovable properties detected so far is estimated to be around Rs 10 crore.The search operation began at 8.30 am and covered five locations: his office and a rented house in Supaul’s Gauravgarh area; Flat on Ashiana-Digha Road, Patna; Flat on Boring Road, Patna; And his ancestral home is in Javainiya village under Madhaura of Saran.According to an EOU statement, “During the search, documents revealed that a 41.76-decimal plot, approximately 25 katha, in a posh society in Siliguri, West Bengal, was purchased in the name of his wife Neeta Kumari, a housewife. The plot was purchased at Rs 15 lakh per katha, of which around Rs 4 crore was given in cash to the promoter. Others on border construction Rs 25 lakh was spent, of which receipts for payment to the contractor were also recovered.”In 2021, Amarendra purchased a flat on Ashiana-Digha Road for Rs 65 lakh, which was found to be furnished with electronic goods and other items, estimated to be worth Rs 1.5 crore. Will be evaluated during further investigation.The officials also recovered documents related to two SUVs (2023 and 2024 models) purchased for around Rs 42 lakh as well as a high-end scooter worth around Rs 2 lakh. The investment records include 11 LIC policies in the names of Amarendra, his wife and children and others, with a total value of over Rs 12 lakh.Bank documents revealed that four savings accounts in banks in which Rs 4.5 lakh were deposited, a PPF account in which more than Rs 20 lakh were deposited and one bank account were under investigation. Jewelery worth Rs 1.18 crore along with mutual fund investments worth over Rs 3 lakh and Rs 86,500 in cash were seized from the Supaul residence.The recovered bills include Rs 2,81,000 paid to a resort company and purchases made from branded showrooms and other firms. The bank slip showed deposits of Rs 4 lakh in another bank account of Umesh Prasad Saha on May 4 and 5, 2026. The purpose of these transactions will be investigated.Documents related to 3 katha plots in Sonpur, Saran, purchased in 2016 in the name of his mother-in-law Gayatri Devi, were also seized. The EOU said the documents are being examined and further action will be taken.Amarendra, an officer selected by BPSC in 2010 with 15 years of service, allegedly acquired properties in the name of others to conceal ownership. Information about the raid has been given to the Registration, Excise and Prohibition Department.

एसएसपी एसटीएफ अजय सिंह ने बताया कि वर्ष 2018 में हरिद्वार के ज्वालापुर क्षेत्र में स्थानीय लोगों से निवेश के नाम पर धेनु एग्रो प्रोड्यूसर लिमिटेड द्वारा एक बड़ी वित्तीय धोखाधड़ी की गई थी. ज्वालापुर कोतवाली में मुकदमा दर्ज कराया गया। जांच के दौरान पता चला कि कंपनी ने आरडी और फिक्स डिपॉजिट कराने के नाम पर बांड और सर्टिफिकेट जारी कर लोगों से लाखों रुपये वसूले और बाद में रकम हड़प ली।

जांच में कंपनी के निदेशक अनिल कुमार तिवारी और देवेंद्र प्रकाश तिवारी की भूमिका सामने आने पर उनके खिलाफ कई धाराओं में एफआईआर दर्ज की गई। मामले की जांच ईओडब्ल्यू सीआईडी ​​सेक्टर देहरादून से की जा रही है।

देहरादून: ऑनलाइन निवेश और वर्क फ्रॉम होम के नाम पर 27 लाख की ठगी, एसटीएफ ने आरोपी को सोनीपत से पकड़ा

पुलिस के मुताबिक अनिल कुमार तिवारी को पहले ही गिरफ्तार किया जा चुका है, जबकि देवेन्द्र प्रकाश तिवारी लगातार फरार चल रहे थे. अपर पुलिस महानिदेशक स्तर से उस पर 50 हजार रुपये का इनाम घोषित किया गया था.

Mexico City has recently attracted considerable attention due to its worrisome behavior that cannot be explained by typical urban factors. According to recent observations made using satellites, some areas of Mexico City are beginning to sink at an alarming rate. Although no destructive landslide process is occurring in Mexico City, the phenomenon is becoming more intense and noticeable in some specific areas. There is no doubt that this process is linked to the existing water problem, which is affecting millions of people in Mexico City.The subsidence process in Mexico City does not have immediate catastrophic consequences. Nevertheless, the city has begun to change slowly and irreversibly. Satellite images provide a better understanding of how city surfaces move. However, they also demonstrate how complex the interplay between water and geological processes has become in Mexico City.Scientists claim that there is a need to implement new water management policies and develop sustainable urban development plans to effectively address the problem. If something is not changed soon, Mexico City will experience additional landslides.

How an old lake is still affecting Mexico City today

Mexico City was initially built on the basin of an old lake; Therefore, this is responsible for its current weaknesses. The soil in this area is made up of very loose and dense layers of soil which makes it weak when pressure changes. Over time, this inherent characteristic makes the area vulnerable to groundwater withdrawal.This is because water is removed from the underground aquifer layer, resulting in voids that begin to sink, causing the surface land to sink. It does not affect the entire area but only some neighborhoods. It has been suggested that this places additional stress on buildings and structures.

NASA radar shows mexico city is sinking in detail

Advanced satellite technology has made it possible to observe these changes with astonishing accuracy. Radar instruments used in Earth-observation missions can detect ground movements down to the millimeter level. This allows scientists to track how the city is changing over time, rather than relying only on surface damage reports.Recent data reportedly shows that parts of Mexico City are sinking at a rate of about 0.8 inches per month. This may not seem dramatic in the short term, but over a year it adds up significantly. Changes are often invisible from day to day, yet they accumulate in ways that can affect entire neighborhoods.Experts say this type of monitoring is important because it reveals patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed until the damage becomes severe.

Why is Mexico City’s water system under pressure from below?

At the heart of the issue is the city’s dependence on groundwater. A large portion of Mexico City’s drinking water comes from an ancient aquifer system located beneath the surface. Over the decades, this resource has been heavily exploited to support the city’s growing population.However, continued excavation has created imbalance underground. As water is removed faster than it can be naturally replenished, the supporting structure of the soil weakens. This causes compaction, causing the land above to sink.

Visible effects of cracks, tilts, and sinking ground

The effects of subsidence are becoming increasingly evident in daily life, where in some places roads are no longer level, and cracks in the ground are visible. Some structures have tilted slightly due to subsidence as they react to ground shifting.There is also pressure on infrastructure, with underground pipelines and transportation and drainage systems having to constantly adjust to accommodate ground level changes. In some cases, maintenance may be much higher than in other larger cities.One of the areas that is being carefully monitored for any signs of change is Benito Juarez International Airport. Since airport runways must be perfectly level, even minor variations in the ground can cause problems.

How is demand for water exacerbating the problem in Mexico City?

This issue is directly related to water shortage in Mexico City. The city has more than 20 million inhabitants and the need for water is high. With the continued depletion of groundwater resources, there are increasing concerns over the sustainability of water availability.There have been warnings of what is known as “Day Zero”. This includes reaching a critical point of water shortage, which means that water will stop coming through taps for some parts of the residents. Although this does not appear to be an imminent threat, it is often said to be a result of current trends.Since it is linked to the issue of water consumption, it becomes even more complex. Extraction of groundwater leads to land subsidence and water distribution subsequently becomes difficult.