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उन्नाव में अनोखी शव यात्रा, 16 एंबुलेंस के साथ निकाली गई शव यात्रा

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उन्नाव में एक भावुक कर देने वाली घटना सामने आई है, जहां एक भाई ने अपने दिवंगत भाई की आखिरी इच्छा अनोखे अंदाज में पूरी की. पेशे से राजमिस्त्री कमलेश, जो लंबे समय से लीवर की गंभीर बीमारी से पीड़ित थे, का शनिवार को निधन हो गया। मरने से पहले उन्होंने अपने छोटे भाई, जो कि एक एम्बुलेंस ड्राइवर है, से इच्छा व्यक्त की थी कि उनकी अंतिम यात्रा एम्बुलेंस के काफिले के साथ की जाए। इस वादे को निभाते हुए भाई ने अंतिम यात्रा में 16 एंबुलेंस शामिल कीं.

भाई ने निभाया वादा, सायरन बजाते हुए निकाली अंतिम यात्रा
कमलेश (50) ने अपने छोटे भाई विमलेश से कहा था कि उनकी अंतिम यात्रा में जितनी संभव हो सके उतनी एंबुलेंस आनी चाहिए। भाई ने इस वादे को गंभीरता से लिया और अपने अन्य एम्बुलेंस ड्राइवर दोस्तों को बुलाया। सभी ने मिलकर इस अंतिम इच्छा को पूरा करने का निर्णय लिया। रविवार को जब अंतिम यात्रा निकली तो 16 एंबुलेंस सायरन बजाते हुए इसमें शामिल हुईं और शुक्लागंज श्मशान घाट तक गईं।

एंबुलेंस का काफिला देखकर लोग हैरान रह गए
सड़क पर सायरन बजाती हुई इतनी सारी एंबुलेंस देखकर आसपास के लोग डर गए और किसी बड़ी घटना की आशंका से अपने घरों से बाहर निकल आए. जब उन्हें सच्चाई पता चली तो सभी ने राहत की सांस ली। यह दृश्य देखकर सभी भावुक हो गए और भाई-भाई के प्यार की मिसाल की चर्चा होने लगी।

परिवार में शोक की लहर, लोगों की आंखें नम
कमलेश की मौत से परिवार काफी दुखी है। उनकी पत्नी सरला, बड़ी बेटी रुचि और छोटे बेटे तनिष्क का रो-रोकर बुरा हाल है। इस घटना से पूरे इलाके में शोक की लहर फैल गई है. लोगों ने कहा कि ऐसा भाईचारा आजकल कम ही देखने को मिलता है.

बिना पैसे लिए पूरी की आखिरी इच्छा!
विमलेश ने बताया कि वह तीन भाई हैं, जिनमें बड़ा महेश, मंझला कमलेश और वह सबसे छोटा है। उन्होंने अपने दोस्तों से संपर्क किया और सभी एम्बुलेंस ड्राइवर बिना किसी पैसे के उनकी इस अंतिम यात्रा में शामिल हुए। एम्बुलेंस ड्राइवर राजेश कुमार सिंह ने भी बताया कि ये सब कुछ कमलेश की आखिरी इच्छा पूरी करने के लिए किया गया था और इसके लिए किसी से कोई पैसा नहीं लिया गया था.

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Drake Maye: Patriots QB Drake Maye shaved his head for a good cause, shocking fans with his new look nfl news

Patriots QB Drake Mays shaves head for a good cause, stuns fans with his new look

If you saw the New England Patriots’ star quarterback on your feed today and didn’t recognize him, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Drake Maye has officially entered his “buzz cut era” and while this look is a shock to the system, the reason behind it is pure gold.On Tuesday, Mays and his wife, Ann Michael, went to Quincy, MA, for the 13th annual “Saving by Shaving” event. Hosted by Granite Telecommunications, the challenge is simple, shave your head, and Granite (along with CEO Rob Hale) donates a staggering $5,000 per person to pediatric cancer research, making it a great event for an even more good cause.

Patriots QB Drake Mays shaves head for cancer research, viral moment raises millions

Drake didn’t just come to watch, he climbed straight into the barber’s chair. In a moment that instantly went viral, Ann Michaels actually took the first swipe with the Clippers! He joked that his only previous experience cutting hair was a “COVID disaster” at his grandmother, but luckily, professionals were there to finish the job, and took the QB down to “1” guard (about 1/8th of an inch).By the time the Clippers ended, the event had raised more than $4.15 million for Boston Children’s Hospital.While fans are already debating whether the bald look gives Drake “superpowers” for the 2026 season, the move is part of a much larger commitment to the New England community.Just last week, Drake and Ann Michael launched their own nonprofit, the Mayday Family Foundation. He has already pledged to fund a full-time child life physician for the oncology floor at Boston Children’s for the next three years. If you want to see the new look in person, they’re hosting a Celebrity Softball Classic at Polar Park on May 31st.Some fans say he looks ten years younger; Others say he looks ready for a Super Bowl run. Drake’s take? She is happy to “shine the light” on children.“This is bigger than football,” Mays said after the shave. “It’s one of the best things to deal with the kids. They’re often the biggest fans of us players, and it’s a great experience to be there for them.”Drake’s new look is the real deal. She may be missing some hair, but she’s definitely gained a lot of new fans in the process.

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‘There is a rule’: West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer rejects TMC’s allegations of ‘manipulation of voter list’ india news

'There is a rule': West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer rejects TMC's allegations of 'voter list manipulation'

Amid heated political controversy over allegations of alleged voter list manipulation in West Bengal. Trinamool Congress (TMC) Ahead of the Assembly elections, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Aggarwal on Tuesday rejected claims that his office has any mechanism to make arbitrary changes to the voter list.The controversy centers on Form 6, an application used by first-time voters to enroll or by existing voters to transfer constituencies. The ruling TMC has accused the BJP of trying to flood the applications to add “outsiders” to the state’s voter base.Responding to these allegations, Aggarwal emphasized the procedural nature of the system, being quoted by PTI as saying, “I want to say that this is a government office, there is a receiving section, and one can submit as many documents as one wants.” “One lakh documents or one document can be submitted in a day by one person. As the head of the office, I am not aware of this. There is a rule,” he said.Clarifying further, he said submissions are handled at multiple levels and are not directly monitored by him unless escalated: “I don’t need to know who is submitting what. The documents are separated, and then, if necessary, they are sent to me. I learned that some Form 6s have been received by us.”Rejecting the allegations of manipulation through digital means, Aggarwal said, “There is no software in the CEO’s office through which names can be added or deleted. If there is an allegation against someone of being a fake voter, the concerned officers do the verification as per the prescribed procedure, and then the report is submitted to the Election Commission.”The political controversy intensified when Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alleging that Form 6 applications were being filed by persons who have no legitimate connection to the state. He described the process as “illegal, unconstitutional and fundamentally undemocratic, reflective of malicious intent and bad motive.”Earlier, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee had claimed that around 30,000 Form 6 applications were submitted within a few hours, terming it a violation of Supreme Court norms.Tension spilled over into the streets when a group of booth level officers (BLOs), believed to be affiliated with the TMC, protested outside the CEO’s office alleging electoral malpractices. The situation turned into a clash between police and BJP workers. Authorities said they intervened to prevent further unrest. “We took action to maintain law and order as the situation was going out of control,” a senior officer said. “Minimum force was used to disperse the gathering.”The police have also imposed prohibitory measures in the area, Agarwal said, adding, “Section 163 has been imposed here by the Kolkata Police Commissioner. Therefore, if any disturbance occurs in this area, it is the responsibility of the police to handle the situation. They should be allowed to perform their duty. If they fail, the Commission will take action.”The protest followed the visit of opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari, who had approached the CEO’s office to lodge a complaint against Mamata Banerjee and accused her of instigating unrest.Meanwhile, TMC circulated a video on social media purportedly showing Form 6 applications being submitted in large numbers. “The design is clear,” the party claimed in its post. Bring the voters. Bihar And Uttar Pradesh. Change the demography of Bengal. Change the decision of Bengal. Erase the voice of Bengal before even a single vote is cast.”In response to these claims, Aggarwal said that the office’s CCTV footage would be reviewed to verify the allegations of mass renditions.The development comes in the backdrop of the recent administrative reshuffle by the Election Commission in the state, which also includes changes in Kolkata’s top police leadership following the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct.

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वैदिक पुत्री पाठशाला मुजफ्फरनगर एल्युमिनी मीट: 30 साल बाद एक मंच पर जुटे पूर्व छात्र, यादों, सम्मान और मूल्यों का हुआ भावनात्मक संगम

ज़िला मुजफ्फरनगर के प्रतिष्ठित शिक्षण संस्थान वैदिक पुत्री पाठशाला इंटर कॉलेज मुजफ्फरनगर में आयोजित वैदिक पुत्री पाठशाला मुजफ्फरनगर पूर्व छात्र सम्मेलन पुराने रिश्तों, भावनाओं और गुरु-शिष्य परंपरा की मधुर यादें ताज़ा हो गईं। करीब 30 साल के लंबे अंतराल के बाद जब पूर्व छात्र एक मंच पर जुटे तो पूरे परिसर में उत्साह, आत्मीयता और भावनात्मक जुड़ाव का अनोखा माहौल नजर आया।

यह आयोजन सिर्फ एक औपचारिक सभा नहीं बल्कि यादों का उत्सव बन गया जिसमें बचपन की मुस्कुराहट, शिक्षा के मूल्य और जीवन की दिशा तय करने वाले गुरुओं का स्नेह शामिल था।


30 साल बाद जब पुराने दोस्त दोबारा मिले तो स्कूल परिसर भावनाओं से भर गया

वैदिक पुत्री पाठशाला मुजफ्फरनगर एलुमिनाई मीट के दौरान वर्षों बाद एक दूसरे से मिले पूर्व छात्रों की आंखों में खुशी और जज्बा साफ नजर आ रहा था। कई छात्राएं अपने स्कूल के दिनों को याद करते हुए उस दौर की घटनाओं और अनुभवों को साझा करती नजर आईं.

स्कूल परिसर में हर तरफ हंसी, यादें और आत्मीय बातचीत की गूंज सुनाई दे रही थी। छात्रों ने बताया कि यह पुनर्मिलन उन्हें उन दिनों में वापस ले गया जब वे इसी परिसर में पढ़ते हुए अपने भविष्य के सपने संजोया करते थे।


पूर्व प्राचार्यों एवं शिक्षकों की उपस्थिति ने कार्यक्रम की गरिमा को बढ़ाया।

इस खास मौके पर स्कूल के पूर्व प्रिंसिपल मो मीरा गुप्ताअध्यापक निरुपमा और वर्तमान प्रिंसिपल राजेश कुमारी गरिमामय उपस्थिति रही.

इसके अलावा समारोह में विद्यालय की शिक्षिका वीणा कुमार, इला, प्रभा, सीमा, इंदु गुप्ता, मंजू शर्मा, विभूति, शशिबाला एवं वंदना जी भी उपस्थित थीं. पूर्व छात्रों द्वारा सभी शिक्षकों का सम्मान किया गया तथा उनके योगदान को स्मरण कर आभार व्यक्त किया गया।


पूर्व संरक्षक अध्यक्ष योगेन्द्र सोम की उपस्थिति ने कार्यक्रम को विशेष बना दिया।

कार्यक्रम में पूर्व अभिभावक अध्यक्ष मो योगेन्द्र सोम की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति ने कार्यक्रम को और महत्वपूर्ण बना दिया। उनके अनुभव और स्कूल के साथ जुड़ाव ने कार्यक्रम में आत्मीयता का एक विशेष स्वाद जोड़ दिया।

इस अवसर पर उपस्थित अतिथियों को शॉल एवं स्मृति चिन्ह उपहार देकर सम्मानित किया गया, जिससे कार्यक्रम का माहौल और अधिक सम्मानजनक एवं प्रेरणादायक हो गया।


विद्यालय के विकास के लिए पूर्व छात्रों ने दिया योगदान, दिये 16 हजार रुपये

वैदिक पुत्री पाठशाला मुजफ्फरनगर एलुमिनाई मीट के दौरान पूर्व छात्रों ने विद्यालय के प्रति अपना जुड़ाव दिखाते हुए संस्थान के विकास के लिए 16 हजार रुपये की आर्थिक सहायता प्रदान की। यह योगदान विद्यालय के प्रति उनके सम्मान और आत्मीयता का प्रतीक माना गया।

पूर्व छात्रों ने कहा कि इस विद्यालय ने उन्हें न केवल शिक्षा बल्कि जीवन मूल्यों से भी समृद्ध किया, जिसके कारण वे आज समाज में सफल और सम्मानित हैं।


शिक्षकों के प्रति आभार जताते हुए जीवन के अनुभव साझा किए

कार्यक्रम के दौरान पूर्व छात्रों ने अपने शिक्षकों के प्रति आभार जताया और कहा कि उनके मार्गदर्शन और प्रेरणा से उनके जीवन को सही दिशा मिली. कई छात्राओं ने अपनी व्यावसायिक और व्यक्तिगत उपलब्धियों का श्रेय स्कूल में मिली शिक्षा और मूल्यों को दिया।

इस मौके पर कई छात्राओं ने मंच से अपने अनुभव साझा किये और कहा कि स्कूली शिक्षा से उन्हें आत्मविश्वासी और जिम्मेदार नागरिक बनने में मदद मिली.


सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों ने एलुमिनाई मीट को यादगार उत्सव बना दिया

वैदिक पुत्री पाठशाला मुजफ्फरनगर एलुमिनी मीट के दौरान आयोजित सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों ने पूरे कार्यक्रम को जीवंत बना दिया। नृत्य, संगीत और मनोरंजक गतिविधियों ने उपस्थित सभी लोगों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।

सांस्कृतिक प्रस्तुतियों के दौरान पूर्व छात्रों ने भी उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया और कार्यक्रम को उत्सवमय बना दिया। यह आयोजन न केवल औपचारिक रूप से बल्कि भावनात्मक और सांस्कृतिक दृष्टि से भी बहुत महत्वपूर्ण साबित हुआ।


खेलकूद एवं सहभागिता गतिविधियों से उत्साह एवं सहभागिता बढ़ी

कार्यक्रम के दौरान आयोजित खेलों और भागीदारी गतिविधियों ने सभी को सक्रिय रूप से संलग्न किया। इन गतिविधियों के माध्यम से पूर्व छात्रों के बीच पुराने रिश्ते फिर से मजबूत होते दिखे।

इन गतिविधियों ने कार्यक्रम को जीवंत और आनंदमय बना दिया और प्रतिभागियों के बीच बातचीत और अंतरंगता को गहरा कर दिया।


आयोजन समिति की कड़ी मेहनत से एलुमिनी मीट सफल रही

इस सफल आयोजन को यादगार बनाने में आयोजन समिति की अहम भूमिका रही. समिति सदस्य शिवाली, संगीता, रीना सोम, शैली, रुचि, अंजलि, गजाला, राजी और भावना ने कार्यक्रम की योजना बनाने से लेकर क्रियान्वयन तक सक्रिय योगदान दिया।

उनकी कड़ी मेहनत और समर्पण के कारण कार्यक्रम व्यवस्थित और प्रभावी ढंग से आयोजित किया गया।


भविष्य में ऐसे आयोजन नियमित रूप से करने का संकल्प लिया

वैदिक पुत्री पाठशाला मुजफ्फरनगर एलुमिनाई मीट के समापन पर सभी पूर्व छात्रों एवं शिक्षकों ने संकल्प लिया कि भविष्य में भी ऐसे कार्यक्रम नियमित रूप से आयोजित किये जायेंगे, ताकि विद्यालय परिवार के बीच रिश्तों की यह शृंखला जारी रहे।

इस घटना ने साबित कर दिया कि स्कूल न केवल शिक्षा का केंद्र है, बल्कि जीवन भर चलने वाले रिश्तों का आधार भी है।


वैदिक पुत्री पाठशाला मुजफ्फरनगर एलुमनी मीट ने सदियों पुराने रिश्तों को फिर से जीवंत कर दिया और गुरु-शिष्य परंपरा की मजबूत कड़ी को सामने लाया, जो समय के साथ और गहरी होती जाती है। इस भावनात्मक पुनर्मिलन ने न केवल पूर्व छात्रों को उनके सुनहरे स्कूली जीवन से दोबारा जोड़ा, बल्कि उन्हें आने वाले समय में ऐसे आयोजनों के माध्यम से शिक्षा और मूल्यों की इस विरासत को आगे बढ़ाने का उत्साह भी दिया।

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What is conversion therapy? US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ minors

What is conversion therapy? US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ minors

In a historic 8-1 decision, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a Colorado law that banned psychiatrists from using “conversion” therapy aimed at changing an LGBTQ+ minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity, news agency Reuters reported.The court sided with Christian counselor Kelly Chiles, who argued that the law violated her First Amendment rights by restricting her ability to offer faith-based talk therapy to minors seeking help consistent with their religious beliefs.Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the majority, said that Colorado’s law “censors speech on the basis of viewpoint,” noting that Chiles’ therapy did not involve any physical intervention or medications. The ruling left open the possibility that the state could still prohibit extreme forms of conversion therapy, such as regressive physical practices, but it sent the case back to a lower court for further proceedings under strict free speech standards.The case highlights the tension between state authority to regulate health care and constitutional protections of free speech. Colorado argued that the law protects minors from harmful practices, while Chiles and his supporters argued that the ban prevented counselors from discussing certain values ​​and goals with clients. The ruling could affect similar laws in more than 20 states that ban conversion therapy for minors.

what is conversion therapy

Conversion therapy, also called reparative therapy or “gay cure” therapy, attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Methods may include talk therapy, prayer, or other interventions. Extreme practices involve physical harm, but most modern cases involve counseling sessions or faith-based guidance. Medical groups warn that these practices are ineffective and can cause permanent psychological damage.

Why did Colorado ban it?

Colorado passed a law in 2019 to protect minors from psychological harm. Licensed therapists are prohibited from trying to make LGBT youth heterosexual or conform to traditional gender roles. Supportive therapy, such as helping minors explore their identity or accept themselves, is allowed. Violations of the law can result in a fine of up to US$5,000.

Supreme Court’s decision and implications

The Supreme Court found that the law violated the protection of freedom of expression. Supporters of the decision say it protects counselors’ right to express certain viewpoints, while critics warn it could expose LGBTQ+ minors to harmful practices. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing that medical professionals who speak to minors should face stricter regulation than ordinary speech. The decision could lead to new legal challenges against similar bans in other states.

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उत्तराखंड: 31 युवा लेखक सम्मानित; यात्रा वृतांत, लघु कथाएँ और कविता लेखन के लिए पहचाने जाने वाले – देहरादून समाचार

उत्तराखंड भाषा संस्थान द्वारा 31 युवा साहित्यकारों को सम्मानित किया गया। आईआरडीटी सभागार में आयोजित साहित्यिक महोत्सव के दूसरे दिन यात्रा वृतांत, कहानी और कविता लेखन पर यह सम्मान दिया गया। समारोह का उद्घाटन वन मंत्री सुबोध उनियाल ने किया।

युवा साहित्यकारों को सम्मानित करते हुए वन मंत्री ने कहा, देश के कई साहित्यकारों ने राष्ट्र निर्माण में अहम योगदान दिया है. युवा साहित्यकारों को भी संकीर्णता छोड़कर राष्ट्र निर्माण में आगे आना चाहिए। इससे पहले वन मंत्री ने संस्थान की साहित्यिक शोध पत्रिका उद्गाता के लोकभाषा विशेषांक का विमोचन किया।

भाषा मंत्री खजानदास ने युवा साहित्यकारों को सम्मानित होने पर बधाई दी। उत्तराखंड साहित्य भूषण पुरस्कार से सम्मानित जितेन ठाकुर ने अपने साहित्य सृजन एवं साहित्यिक यात्रा पर प्रकाश डाला। महोत्सव के अगले सत्र में विभिन्न लेखकों से उनकी साहित्यिक यात्रा के संबंध में चर्चा की गई। समारोह में डिप्टी डायरेक्टर जसविंदर कौर, डाॅ. दिनेश शर्मा, डॉ. भारती मिश्रा, डॉ. हयात सिंह रावत, राजेंद्र ढैला, अनोज सिंह बनाली, सचिन चौहान आदि मौजूद रहे।

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Bapu Tower, Vaishali Museum selected for Vishwakarma Award. patna news

Bapu Tower, Vaishali Museum selected for Vishwakarma Award
Bihar’s Bapu Tower and Vaishali’s Buddha Museum have earned the prestigious Vishwakarma Awards for 2026. These architectural marvels, showcasing Gandhi’s legacy and Buddhist legacy respectively, highlight the state’s commitment to historical preservation as well as the development of modern infrastructure. This recognition underlines the growing cultural and tourism appeal of Bihar.

Patna: Construction Industry Development Council has selected Bapu Tower in Patna and Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum and Memorial Stupa in Vaishali for the 17th Vishwakarma Award 2026. Building Construction Department Secretary Kumar Ravi announced this on Tuesday.It is a document of the life of Bapu Tower located in Gardanibagh. Mahatma Gandhi and their connection to Bihar using audio-visual techniques and graffiti. The 72-acre Vaishali complex, which opened in July 2025, houses the remains of the Buddha within a stupa built from Bansi Paharpur sandstone. To ensure that the structure remained earthquake resistant, engineers used specific techniques. The site includes a library, visitor center and museum.The building construction department had earlier received the Vishwakarma Award for the Samrat Ashoka Convention Center and Anjuman Islamia Hall. These projects are part of the state’s initiative to develop infrastructure while maintaining historical sites.The selection of these projects reflects the CM’s focus on developing modern infrastructure while preserving the historical and cultural heritage of Bihar. He is also expected to boost the state’s tourism and raise its cultural profile.

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‘Beginning of Manipur-like cruelty’: Opposition criticizes BJP, JDU after molestation of woman in Bihar. india news

'Beginning of cruelty like Manipur': Opposition criticizes BJP, JDU after molestation of woman in Bihar

New Delhi: A video of a woman allegedly being paraded and assaulted by a large mob in Bihar’s Nalanda district went viral on social media on Tuesday, triggering sharp political reaction. The opposition hit out at the ruling NDA coalition over the “collapsed” law and order situation in the state, calling it “the beginning of Manipur-like brutality”.The incident, which took place in Noor Sarai area a few days ago, came to light after a purported video surfaced online.Leader of opposition in Bihar Assembly Mohd. Tejashwi Yadav Condemning the incident, it was described as a “shameful incident in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s home district”.“It was an attempt at gang rape. The people who molested the woman tore her clothes. This incident presents a horrifying picture of the broken law and order situation in Bihar,” he alleged.RJD also took a dig at the JDU government on social media and posted, “Nitish Kumar’s so-called ‘good governance’ is at its peak!” Bihar Congress stepped up its attack, drawing comparisons with the incident in Manipur where two women were paraded naked by a mob, and said the Nalanda case reflected a similar pattern of brutality.“Even before BJP became the Chief Minister, Manipur-like brutality has started from Nitish Kumar’s home district in Bihar!” The party said.The Congress party also expressed similar concerns, stating that “the woman was treated extremely disgustingly. The thugs tore the woman’s clothes in public and made a video of it, which they later made viral.” “This incident is a stain on the society. Those responsible should be given strictest punishment.” This incident shows that ‘Jungle Raj’ is completely prevalent in Bihar and women are not safe.Stepping up its attack, the party accused the ruling coalition of protecting criminals. It said, “The BJP-JDU government is giving protection to criminals and now the same criminals are roaming freely on the streets and carrying out such atrocities.”Police said the woman lodged a complaint on March 26, following which two accused, Ashok Yadav and Matlu Mahato, residents of Ajaypur village, were arrested. He said that efforts are on to nab the other people seen in the video.

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Brazil’s Lula names VP as running mate as opinion polls show he’s lagging

Brazil's Lula names VP as running mate as opinion polls show he's lagging

SAO PAULO: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday named his vice president as his running mate in Brazil’s October election, as polls showed the veteran leftist president lagging badly behind his main rival.Lula, 80, will seek a fourth term as he faces Flavio Bolsonaro, the 44-year-old son of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence after being found guilty of plotting a coup against Lula.Recent polls show that Flavio Bolsonaro is in the lead and would have a tough fight with Lula if they face each other. Lula was ahead by 15 points in December.Lula’s vice president and running mate is Geraldo Alcmin, a moderate conservative and former rival of the president. They teamed up to take on the older Bolsonaro, who was in power at the time, in 2022. Apart from being the Vice President, Elkmin is also currently the Minister of Industry.“My colleague Alcmin will have to leave the ministry because he is again a candidate for vice-president,” Lula said in a public meeting with his cabinet. Dr Elkmin, 73, served four terms as governor of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s richest and most populous state. He ran for president twice as a candidate for the conservative Brazilian Social Democratic Party.In 2006 he lost the runoff election to Lula.On Tuesday, Lula told his cabinet a story about how in 1978 he won re-election as head of Brazil’s metalworkers union and told his family he would serve one last term, then return to domestic life.He joked, “Fifty years went by and I never did it.”A poll published on March 6 by Datafolha showed Lula with 46 percent of voters’ intention, compared to 43 percent for Bolsonaro, putting them in a draw as the difference falls within the margin of error.The younger Bolsonaro, who serves in the Senate, was appointed presidential candidate by his father after the Supreme Court sentenced Lula to 27 years in prison for conspiring to stay in power after losing a 2022 election to Lula.

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‘You can’t clear 30-yards’: Jos Buttler’s mic drop reply to Chahal ahead of PBKS vs GT clash | cricket news

'You can't cross 30-yards': Jos Buttler's mic drop reply to Chahal ahead of PBKS vs GT clash
Jos Buttler with Yuzvendra Chahal (Image: ANI)

Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and gujarat titans star jos buttler They shared a light-hearted moment ahead of the IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur, bringing back memories of their time together Rajasthan Royals. The pair, who went their separate ways after the 2025 mega auction in which Chahal joined PBKS for Rs 18 crore and Buttler joined GT for Rs 15.75 crore, engaged in a playful exchange that instantly caught attention.In a video shared by PBKS, Chahal cheekily claimed that he once caught Buttler with the bat and scored 20 runs in the same over. However, Buttler hit back with a quick reaction.

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Angkrish Raghuvanshi focused only on the team’s victory.

“Two years ago, I thrashed Jos Buttler – 20 runs in an over,” he said. Butler immediately responded – “(You) can’t bring (the ball) outside the 30-yard circle.”

Punjab Kings are going to face Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill and Shreyas IyerIndia’s two T20I batsmen, who have often been left out, will lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively in their IPL opener on Tuesday, with both looking to make an impact. The fourth match of IPL will be played at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The pitch may provide some early help to the fast bowlers, making the powerplay a crucial phase. Dew is also expected to play a role towards the end of the game, especially in the second innings. The weather forecast for the PBKS vs GT clash looks perfect for uninterrupted play in IPL 2026. With no rain expected in Chandigarh, the temperature will hover around 28 degrees Celsius, ensuring pleasant conditions for both players and spectators. Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans have faced each other six times in IPL history, with both sides giving each other tough competition, as the head-to-head record is equal with PBKS winning three encounters, and GT also emerging victorious on three occasions. Both teams are aiming to make a great start to the tournament, while PBKS will also be looking to improve their record at home, having won only two out of five matches in New Chandigarh despite reaching the final last season.

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