उत्तराखंड: भर्ती पात्रता पूरी न करने पर 69 शिक्षक बर्खास्त, विभाग ने कहा- कोर्ट के आदेश के बाद होगी कार्रवाई – उत्तराखंड समाचार भर्ती पात्रता पूरी न करने पर 69 शिक्षक बर्खास्त

शिक्षक भर्ती की अर्हता पूरी नहीं करने वाले 69 शिक्षकों की सेवाएं समाप्त कर दी गई हैं. अपर शिक्षा निदेशक केएस रावत के मुताबिक कोर्ट के आदेश के बाद विभाग ने यह कार्रवाई की है। बर्खास्त किये गये शिक्षक अलग-अलग जिलों के हैं.

अपर शिक्षा निदेशक के मुताबिक शिक्षक भर्ती का मामला वर्ष 2018-19 का है. उस समय शिक्षक भर्ती की नियमावली में प्रावधान था कि प्राइमरी में सहायक अध्यापक पद पर भर्ती के लिए अभ्यर्थी के पास बीएड होना चाहिए। जिनके ग्रेजुएशन में 50 फीसदी अंक होने चाहिए. भर्ती के दौरान विभाग ने योग्यता पूरी नहीं करने वाले शिक्षकों के आवेदन रद्द कर दिये थे, लेकिन इसके खिलाफ कुछ अभ्यर्थी कोर्ट चले गये थे. तब कोर्ट ने उनके मामले में आदेश दिया था कि शिक्षा विभाग उनका आवेदन ले और उनकी नियुक्ति को कोर्ट के अंतिम निर्णय के अधीन रखे.

अपर शिक्षा निदेशक ने बताया कि इस मामले में हाईकोर्ट ने अंतिम फैसला दे दिया है। जिसके बाद अर्हता पूरी नहीं करने वाले इन शिक्षकों की सेवाएं समाप्त कर दी गई हैं. इनमें से 10 शिक्षक रुद्रप्रयाग जिले के हैं। जबकि अन्य शिक्षक उधम सिंह नगर, पौडी, पिथौरागढ, टेहरी जिलों से हैं।

शिक्षकों को जनगणना ड्यूटी से हटाया गया

जिन शिक्षकों की सेवा समाप्त की गई है, उन्हें जनगणना ड्यूटी से भी हटा दिया गया है. बताया गया है कि इनमें से कई शिक्षक जनगणना ड्यूटी पर थे. विभाग से सेवा समाप्ति के बाद उनकी जनगणना ड्यूटी भी हटा दी गई है।

ये भी पढ़ें…उत्तराखंड: कांग्रेस को झटका, प्रदेश अध्यक्ष महेंद्र भट्ट की मौजूदगी, कई नेता बीजेपी में शामिल

उस दौरान रुद्रप्रयाग जिले में शिक्षक भर्ती के लिए 15 ऐसे अभ्यर्थियों ने आवेदन किया था. इनमें से पांच शिक्षकों ने बाद में कार्यभार ग्रहण नहीं किया। जबकि अन्य लोग सेवा में शामिल हो गए थे। जिनकी सेवा समाप्त कर दी गई है. -अजय चौधरी, जिला शिक्षा अधिकारी बेसिक, रुद्रप्रयाग

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‘Ten births won’t be enough’: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP to contest from Falta after repoll announcement india news

'Ten births will not be enough': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP to contest from Falta after repoll announcement

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission after fresh polling was announced in Falta assembly constituency following reports of “serious electoral crimes and subversion of the democratic process” during the second phase of polling on April 29.Responding to BJP leader Amit Malviya’s social media post on Twitter, the TMC MP from Diamond Harbor challenged the “anti-Bangla Gujarati gang” to contest from Falta.Banerjee wrote in a social media post on Twitter, “Ten births will not be enough for your anti-Bangla Gujarati gang and their sycophant Gyanesh Kumar to make even a dent in my Diamond Harbor model. Bring everything you have. I challenge the entire Indian Union – come to Falta.”He said, “Send your strongest, send a godfather from Delhi. If you have the courage, contest the elections in Falta.”The Election Commission on Saturday announced re-polling in Falta on May 21, with counting taking place on May 24.BJP co-in-charge in West Bengal Amit Malviya had alleged that voters were prevented from choosing party candidates at several polling stations in Falta under Diamond Harbor constituency during the second phase of the assembly elections.The buttons were defaced with black masking tape and ink, affecting 60 out of 285 polling stations – 21% of the constituency. There were 53,967 voters (22.8% of 2.36 lakh voters) at these booths.“This compromised the integrity of the recorded votes and made it impossible to trace the mandate,” the EC said. The gaps in the video footage mean that similar acts of tampering elsewhere in Falta cannot be ruled out.This is the first time in Bengal where voting will take place in a full assembly constituency after the results are declared. Only Bihar got priority in India. The EC said that investigation into the complaints found large-scale tampering with EVMs at many booths.Meanwhile, tension spread in Hasimnagar, an area of ​​Falta along the Hooghly river corridor, where villagers alleged receiving threats from associates of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan.Police supervisor Ajaypal Sharma, a DIG who oversees the Diamond Harbor subdivision on the southern edge of the city, rushed to the area as residents complained of inaction.Security has been beefed up with the deployment of state police and central forces. The Election Commission later ordered the arrest of two of Khan’s associates, Israfil Chokdar and Sujauddin Shaikh. The counter order has removed Falta from Monday’s count, shifting focus to the remaining seats that will determine the next government.

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IPL 2026 | ‘First Rohit bhai, then Dhoni bhai…’: Suryakumar Yadav reveals the story behind the iconic picture – watch | cricket news

IPL 2026 | 'First Rohit bhai, then Dhoni bhai...': Suryakumar Yadav reveals the story behind the iconic picture - watch
MS Dhoni, Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma (Image Credit: Sky’s X Account)

New Delhi: Competition between just before IPL 2026 Chennai Super Kings And Mumbai Indians At MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Suryakumar Yadav Have shared a picture on social media with Rohit Sharma And ms dhoni. She captioned it, “Got a group DP; just suggest group name (I’ve got the perfect display picture for the group; just suggest some strong group name)”, inviting fans to come up with a name for the trio’s group.Fans were thrilled to see the three T20 World Cup-winning captains in one frame and flooded social media with their suggestions. Among the many reactions, the Board of Control for Cricket in India caught attention by quoting Surya’s post and suggesting a unique name: “The Cup-tans.”After CSK won the match, the broadcasters invited Surya and talked about that moment.“We have seen the iconic picture and you also asked that you have got the DP of your group but did not get the name. Some suggestions came. How was that moment for me to make my dream come true because when I thought that I will play cup cricket for India, when will I win the match, but you are not even thinking that you will ever get 1 chance to lead India, but that too 1 chance, I got a chance to lead India, I got a chance to lead India and by the grace and blessings of God, I got a chance to lead India. [We saw that iconic picture—you even asked and said that you got the group DP but not the name, and there were some suggestions. What was that moment like? For me, it was a dream come true because when I had thought that I would play cup cricket for India and win matches, you don’t even think that you will ever get an opportunity to lead India. But I got that one opportunity to lead India, and by God’s grace and blessings, I got the chance to lead India]Surya said.India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team in the 2026 T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8, 2026. India scored 255/5 and then bowled out New Zealand for 159 runs to win the title.Surya became the third Indian captain to win the T20 World Cup after MS Dhoni in 2007 and Rohit Sharma in 2024.“We won that tournament in India, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where we could not win in 2023, so I think for me, that memory will always be with me, that memory was a very precious moment for me. I’m sure it would have been for everyone for the whole of poor India and for all the Indians around the world, so it was a special moment. [We won that tournament in India, in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where we couldn’t win in 2023. So I think for me, that will always stay with me—that memory was a very precious moment for me. I am sure it must have been the same for all of India and for Indians across the world, so it was a special moment],” He said.“And then after that, when we were playing the first game with Chennai, then it came to my mind that if there is this picture, if maybe the captain who won the first World Cup for India in T20 and the one who has won in Twenty Twenty-four is also there and we have won in Twenty-six, I was also there so I thought if we can make a photo then I think it will be a special memory for life and obviously for everyone. [After that, when we were playing the first game against Chennai on Kede, it came to my mind that if this picture could happen—with the captains who had earlier won the T20 World Cup for India, the one who won in 2024 also being there, and if we win in 2026 and I am there too—then I thought if we could create that photo, it would be a special memory for me for a lifetime and obviously for everyone]Surya said.“So I came here yesterday and thought that there is a possibility in Chennai that I got 1 percent chance, so I went and first asked Rohit Bhai, then Rohit Bhai said, then I asked Mahi Bhai, it felt good to ask him too, both of them said yes, then I did not wait for a moment, I said let’s quickly take that photo in the morning, it is too much. [So I thought when I came here yesterday in Chennai, there was a possibility—I got that 1 percent chance. I first went and asked Rohit bhai, then Rohit bhai spoke, then I asked Mahi bhai as well. It felt good to ask them, and both of them said yes. So I didn’t wait for a moment—I said let’s quickly take that photo in the morning. It’s very, very special]”he adds.

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गाजियाबाद अग्निकांड के बाद जांच तेज, पेंट-थिनर की वजह से लगी आग, मशीन से होगा स्ट्रक्चरल ऑडिट

उत्तर प्रदेश के गाजियाबाद में गौर ग्रीन एवेन्यू सोसायटी में लगी भीषण आग के बाद अब जांच और राहत कार्य तेज कर दिया गया है. शुक्रवार को बिल्डर कंपनी गौर संस की तकनीकी टीम ने मौके पर पहुंचकर प्रभावित टावर-डी का निरीक्षण किया। टीम ने आग से क्षतिग्रस्त हुए फ्लैटों और भवन संरचनाओं की स्थिति की मैन्युअल रूप से जांच की। हालांकि, पीड़ित परिवारों ने इस पर नाराजगी जताई और मैकेनिकल जांच की मांग की. मामले की जांच के लिए शनिवार को प्रशासनिक टीम भी पहुंचेगी. इस हादसे ने समाज के लोगों को झकझोर कर रख दिया है.

मैनुअल जांच पर उठे सवाल
गौड़ संस की टीम ने दीवारों, बीम और कॉलम की स्थिति का भौतिक निरीक्षण किया। लेकिन कुछ निवासियों ने कहा कि मशीन के बिना संरचनात्मक ऑडिट करने का कोई मतलब नहीं है। अब कंपनी की टीम अत्याधुनिक मशीनें लेकर दोबारा आएगी, जिसके बाद ही पूरी रिपोर्ट तैयार हो सकेगी।

फायर एनओसी के बाद ही नवीनीकरण होगा
आरडब्ल्यूए पदाधिकारियों के मुताबिक अभी तक किसी भी फ्लैट की रिपोर्ट पूरी नहीं हुई है। जब तक अग्निशमन विभाग से एनओसी नहीं मिल जाती, मरम्मत या नवीनीकरण का काम शुरू नहीं किया जायेगा. लोगों को फिलहाल अपने घरों की साफ-सफाई करने से भी मना किया गया है.

जल्द ही सुरक्षा एडवाइजरी जारी की जाएगी
सोसायटी प्रबंधन ने कहा है कि जल्द ही एडवाइजरी जारी की जाएगी. इसमें लोगों से बालकनी में ज्वलनशील वस्तुएं, लैंप, अगरबत्ती या अन्य खतरनाक चीजें न रखने की अपील की जाएगी। अतिरिक्त निर्माण से बचना भी उचित होगा।

आग लगने के बाद का भावुक दृश्य
हादसे के बाद लोग अपने जले हुए फ्लैटों में जरूरी सामान तलाशते दिखे। कुछ जगहों पर बच्चों के जले हुए चमगादड़ मिले तो कुछ जगहों पर महत्वपूर्ण दस्तावेज़ और मेडिकल रिपोर्टें मिलीं. अपने घरों की हालत देखकर कई परिवारों की आंखों में आंसू आ गए. लोग बस इसी बात से संतुष्ट थे कि सभी की जान बच गयी.

पड़ोसियों ने इंसानियत का फर्ज निभाया
कठिन समय में समाज के लोग एक-दूसरे की मदद कर मिसाल कायम करते हैं। किसी ने अपना फ्लैट दिया, किसी ने सामान पैक करने में मदद की. कई लोगों ने अपने घरों के दरवाजे खोल दिये, ताकि प्रभावित परिवारों को राहत मिल सके.

आग लगने का कारण पेंट और थिनर बना
शुरुआती जांच में पता चला है कि जिस फ्लैट में आग लगी, वहां बड़ी मात्रा में पेंट, थिनर और वुड पॉलिश रखा हुआ था. ये सभी चीजें अत्यधिक ज्वलनशील हैं, जिसके कारण आग तेजी से फैल गई।

ज्योतिष केंद्र बनाने की तैयारी थी
जानकारी के मुताबिक, फ्लैट मालिक कमल पालीवाल यहां ज्योतिष का काम शुरू करने वाले थे। फ्लैट में लकड़ी का काम और हवन कुंड बना हुआ था. फिनिशिंग के दौरान मौजूद ज्वलनशील पदार्थों ने आग को और भड़का दिया।

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Impact of ‘Jana Nayakan’ leak: Vijay’s film suffers loss of Rs 70 crore; Rapid decline in OTT value – Report | tamil movie news

'जन नायकन' लीक का असर: विजय की फिल्म को 70 करोड़ रुपये का नुकसान; ओटीटी मूल्य में तेजी से गिरावट - रिपोर्टVijay’s much-awaited film ‘Jana Nayakan’ has reportedly suffered a major financial setback. It is being told that after the leak the film has suffered a loss of around Rs 70 crore.OTT deal for ‘Jana Nayakan’ failsBefore the leak, the film had bagged a lucrative digital deal. According to Track Tollywood report, Prime Video had acquired the OTT rights for Rs 120 crore.After the leaks surfaced, the platform reportedly terminated the agreement. This decision has affected the revenue recovery of the film.The cancellation was not solely due to leaks. Reports suggest that release delays related to pending censor clearance also contributed to the move.There has been a huge decline in new OTT offers for Vijay’s filmReports say that KVN Productions has approached other digital platforms to secure a new deal.However, the offer received was quite low. The new OTT platform reportedly bid Rs 50 crore for the film. This marks a steep decline from the earlier Rs 120 crore deal.The film was leaked online on 9 April. Soon after, the producers initiated legal action against those responsible. The legal team representing KVN Productions LLP issued a public warning. It cautioned against sharing any leaked content, including clips, images or the full version of the film.This leak caused a sharp reaction in the entire film industry. Chiranjeevi wrote, “The unfortunate leak of #Jannanayagan is something that concerns me deeply. Cinema is built on faith, effort and the collective dreams of many people. Such incidents impact all of us in the industry and remind us how important it is to protect our creative works. My thoughts and support are with the film team. Let us all take the responsibility to respect and protect cinema. Kill piracy. Save cinema.”Sivakarthikeyan said, “Each film is made with the passion, blood and sweat of hundreds of people – please avoid piracy. Please wait for the theatrical release and watch it in theatres. Whoever is responsible for this will face strict action. Respect the talent. Respect the hard work.” Respect the industry. #जननायागन.”GV Prakash Kumar posted, “Don’t support piracy. Respect talent and hard work. Film making takes a lot of blood and sweat. Painful.”Karthik Subbaraj reacted, “Shocked by the leaking of footage from #Jannanayagan. Piracy is a crime…Please stop it before it completely destroys cinema and its people.”Release plan of ‘Jana Nayakan’Despite the challenges, the film is preparing for theatrical release. ‘Jana Nayakan’ has faced several delays in recent months.The political action drama is now reportedly targeting a May 8 release. According to the report of Pinkvilla, this film can be released worldwide on 8 May 2026.Official confirmation is still awaited from the manufacturers.

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According to Chinese court rules, companies cannot lay off employees on the basis of AI.

According to Chinese court rules, companies cannot lay off employees on the basis of AI.

A Chinese court ruled that companies cannot fire workers merely to replace them with artificial intelligence systems, as officials combine the need to stabilize the domestic labor market with a global race to develop AI technologies.The court decided that a tech firm in eastern China had illegally fired one of its employees after he refused to take a demotion when his job was automated by AI, according to a statement from the Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court. “The grounds for termination cited by the company did not fall within negative circumstances such as a decline in business or operational difficulties, nor did they meet the legal condition that made it ‘impossible to continue the employment contract,'” the court said in an April 28 article.Citing the same case, the court said in a separate statement that due to technological advancement, companies cannot unilaterally fire employees or cut salaries.Chinese companies are rushing to implement AI systems as part of a state-directed effort to dominate the technology. At the same time, Chinese Communist Party planners have signaled a desire to prioritize stability in the labor market as the country’s economy slows and youth unemployment rises. (Bloomberg)

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West Bengal Elections: Stock market exit polls, TMC will get 200+ seats, Didi said. india news

पश्चिम बंगाल चुनाव: शेयर बाजार के एग्जिट पोल, टीएमसी को 200 से ज्यादा सीटें मिलेंगी: दीदीMamata Banerjee On Saturday, he rejected the exit poll results, saying they were conducted to “manipulate the stock market”, and told party colleagues in a virtual address that Trinamool was “winning and winning by more than 200 seats.”Banerjee urged the counting agents not to leave their tables even for a minute without any replacement and advised them not to be worried if the postal ballot results initially go against the party.He and Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee alleged that “the BJP is using the Election Commission” and selectively targeting party workers and supporters. The CM said she would reward the workers who “fearlessly faced these attacks and fought back”.Trinamool Congress It also released a list of party seniors deputed to coordinate with grassroots workers on the day of counting. Abhishek will monitor South 24 Parganas.Meanwhile, Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari called on all political parties to maintain peace ahead of the counting of votes, urging them to accept the people’s mandate and avoid a recurrence of post-poll violence after the 2021 elections.“Let there be peace in Bengal. The elections are over and every political party should take part in the counting of votes. Whatever rivalry there was during the elections should end now,” the official said while coming out after visiting the EVM strongroom on Friday evening.Which calls for violence in 2021 BJP Claiming that 300 of his workers were killed, he said: “No leader was hurt in the violence – I have CRPF protection, Mamata ji has police protection and a bulletproof car. It is the common man and the common workers who are suffering. We must now cooperate with the Election Commission, central forces and the state police.”BJP spokesperson Debjit Sarkar alleged that “outsiders” were brought into the city and were staying in hotels before the counting of votes.

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बुढ़ाना: मामूली विवाद में चली गोलियां, दो युवक घायल – मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस अधिकारियों ने मौके पर पहुंचकर लिया जायजा

बुद्धा क्षेत्र के गांव कुतुबपुर दताना में दो पक्षों के बीच विवाद के बाद फायरिंग की घटना सामने आई है, जिसमें दोनों पक्षों के एक-एक युवक घायल हो गए। सूचना मिलते ही बुढ़ाना मुजफ्फरनगर थाना पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और घायलों को तुरंत इलाज के लिए अस्पताल भेजा गया, जहां उनका इलाज चल रहा है.

घटना के बाद इलाके में तनाव का माहौल बन गया है, जिसे देखते हुए पुलिस स्थिति पर नजर बनाए हुए है.


विवाद के बाद दोनों पक्षों के बीच फायरिंग हुई

प्रारंभिक जांच में पता चला कि गांव कुतुबपुर दताना निवासी पारुल पुत्र ईश्वर और मोनू पुत्र घसीटू के बीच किसी बात को लेकर झगड़ा हो गया था। देखते ही देखते विवाद बढ़ गया और दोनों पक्ष आमने-सामने आ गए।

इसी बीच मारपीट ने गंभीर रूप ले लिया और गोलीबारी की घटना हुई, जिसमें दोनों युवक घायल हो गये.


पुलिस ने घायलों को अस्पताल पहुंचाया, स्थिति नियंत्रण में

घटना की सूचना मिलते ही बुढ़ाना थाने की पुलिस टीम तुरंत मौके पर पहुंची और स्थिति को नियंत्रण में लिया. घायल पारुल और मोनू को प्राथमिक उपचार के बाद अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया, जहां डॉक्टरों की देखरेख में उनका इलाज जारी है.

पुलिस ने आसपास के इलाके में भी चौकसी बढ़ा दी है ताकि कोई अप्रिय स्थिति पैदा न हो.


वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों ने घटना स्थल का निरीक्षण किया

घटना की गंभीरता को देखते हुए वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधिकारी भी मौके पर पहुंचे और घटनास्थल का निरीक्षण किया. अधिकारियों ने संबंधित पुलिस कर्मियों को मामले की निष्पक्ष और गहन जांच करने का निर्देश दिया।

निरीक्षण के दौरान क्षेत्र की सुरक्षा व्यवस्था की भी समीक्षा की गई और आवश्यक एहतियाती कदम उठाने के निर्देश दिए गए.


मामले की जांच और कानूनी कार्रवाई जारी है

बुढ़ाना थाना पुलिस द्वारा घटना से जुड़े सभी तथ्यों की जांच की जा रही है। दोनों पक्षों के बयान दर्ज किये जा रहे हैं और घटना के कारणों की विस्तार से जांच की जा रही है.

पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक मामले में प्राप्त तथ्यों के आधार पर आगे आवश्यक कानूनी कार्रवाई की जाएगी.


कुतुबपुर दताना गांव में हुई गोलीबारी की घटना के बाद पुलिस ने तुरंत कार्रवाई करते हुए घायलों को अस्पताल पहुंचाया और मौके पर वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों ने पहुंचकर स्थिति का जायजा लिया, साथ ही पूरी घटना की गहन जांच की जा रही है ताकि दोषियों के खिलाफ आवश्यक कानूनी कार्रवाई की जा सके.

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Alexander Isak injury update: What happened to the Liverpool striker and how long will it take to recover?

Alexander Isak injury update: What happened to the Liverpool striker and how long will it take to recover?

When Alexander Isak came to Liverpool in that record-breaking deal (it’s GBP 130 million), fans thought he would flip the switch for Liverpool’s attack. Unfortunately, instead of goals, injuries are being scored. Most of what was supposed to be a big season has ended in rehab, and just as he looks ready to go, something else starts going wrong.The Liverpool striker has just suffered another setback. Although it is not as severe as before, it makes you wonder how long it will take for him to eventually get back to his best level.

Alexander Isaac’s latest injury: what happened?

According to Reuters, it was launched in December 2025. Playing against Tottenham, Isak scored but then immediately hit the deck after colliding with defender Micky van de Veen. Scans showed a fracture of the fibula, a difficult injury for any footballer, as well as ankle damage. He needed surgery and spent several months out and missed at least 20 matches in the process. Even after returning to training, he was off pace, and the coaches made it clear that he would not return to full intensity overnight.And just when things seemed to be improving, Isak strained his back during training. It’s certainly not as bad as breaking your leg, but for a striker, the groin muscles do a lot of work: running, shooting and sudden changes in direction all become harder. However, it is important to note that this type of injury is actually common when players have been out for a period of time and are trying to get back up to speed.

How long will it take to recover?

As for his previous injury (fibula fracture), suffered in December, he returned to training around March–April 2026, which is three to six months later. However, per goal, it often takes longer for these types of injuries to truly feel 100% (“match fit”). In fact, most coaches assumed that he would not actually be fully fit until the following season.As far as existing groin problems are concerned, recovery generally takes 1 to 3 weeks. However, the pace really varies, and rushing can set him back again. So far, early signs point towards a short absence rather than an entire season.Here, the pattern is familiar: Big injuries cause a series of smaller injuries while the body catches up again. After a long layoff, muscles are not as strong, coordination deteriorates, and new injuries are not uncommon, especially in top-flight football.

What’s next for Isak and Liverpool?

According to Reuters, Isak will miss one of the biggest games of the season, against Manchester United at the weekend. For Liverpool, this is not just a personal blow; This forces them to rework the entire attack. With manager Arne Slott left without a genuine centre-forward, and Hugo Ekitike already out for the season, the timing couldn’t be worse.

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Phone sirens startle millions as government launches real-time warning system india news

जैसे ही सरकार ने वास्तविक समय चेतावनी प्रणाली शुरू की, फोन सायरन ने लाखों लोगों को चौंका दिया

People show their mobile phones during the nationwide trial of the new ‘Cell Broadcast Alert System’ in Patna on Saturday.

The phones started shouting. The screens lit up. A passenger lunged for the emergency chain. The theater audience froze. Patients grabbed chairs. Tensions are already running high in West Asia, with many fearing the worst as confusion spread across cities – before being relieved within minutes.Millions of users across India received an “extremely severe warning” around 11.45am on Saturday, which was repeated a few minutes later – part of a nationwide trial of a new cell broadcast-based disaster alert system.The message was clear: no action required. The reaction was anything but. During a children’s play at Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre, around 40 phones started ringing simultaneously, as startled families lined up for the performance. In a suburban train, a passenger tried to pull the emergency chain before others could intervene.

134 billion alerts in different languages

Phone sirens were annoying to some people and scary to others

In hospitals and clinics, alarms interrupt consultations, causing patients to panic.“I immediately switched off my phone thinking it was a bug,” said a resident of Bandra. A visitor to Borivali remembered people shivering from the cold. “It was annoying to some people and scary to others.”Similar scenes were seen in all the states. Before reading further, many people in Bhubaneswar were afraid of hacking or cyber attack.One resident said, “I thought my phone had been attacked, then felt relieved.” In Bengaluru, users mistook it for a heatwave or earthquake warning before clarity emerged. In Lucknow, a pharmacist said that several instruments started ringing simultaneously, causing a brief panic.In New Delhi, Kanika Sharma, a 29-year-old private school teacher, said the sudden movement during lunch sparked fears of global tension before she realized it was a drill. “The tension in West Asia was the first thing that came to my mind… this system could be useful in an emergency,” he said. Others described confusion over repeated alerts. Abhishek Dogra, a 33-year-old IT professional from Jasola in southeast Delhi, said his entire family’s phones rang simultaneously. He said, “At first we were worried, then realized it was a test. It’s a good step, but test messages should be clearly marked.”Officials later confirmed that it was a planned test by the National Disaster Management Authority and the Department of Telecommunications, marking the rollout of a real-time public warning system.Unlike SMS, cell broadcast technology sends alerts simultaneously to all devices within a defined area, overriding silent and do not disturb settings.It does not require any internet, apps or subscription.Alerts appear as full-screen pop-ups with a loud siren, temporarily halting other phone functions.Built on an indigenous platform called SACHET and aligned with the global warning protocol, the system is already operational in all states and union territories. Officials said it has enabled more than 134 billion SMS alerts so far in multiple languages ​​for weather and disaster warnings.Saturday’s drill was aimed at testing reach, speed and public reaction. To enhance understanding, messages were given in English and Hindi as well as regional languages. Not all devices received alerts highlighting the vulnerabilities. Some users reported that one phone was ringing while the other phone next to it was silent – ​​a reminder of the ongoing calibration. Officials said the system will be used for industrial hazards like earthquake, cyclone, flood, lightning and gas leakage. Geo-targeting will allow alerts tailored to specific districts or neighborhoods.In Bihar, officials are planning follow-up preparedness exercises, including blackout and civil defense exercises, later this month to build public familiarity. “This created awareness among the people,” said a senior official.(Input from New Delhi, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad)

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