New Delhi: Pilots flying VVIP aircraft, including Z-plus category SPG protectees, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Cabinet ministers, Chief Justice of India, Chief Ministers and Governors, have now been given the right to refuse to fly if it is not safe to do so for any reason.Following the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in a small plane crash this January, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued a new set of “guidelines for carriage of central, state and other dignitaries by aircraft”.The new rules state, “…the flight crew should not be put under undue pressure to undertake the flight, which could affect the safety of operations. Any last minute changes to the planned flight due to VIP requirements should be made only through the management of the organization and not directly with the crew.”Furthermore, the guidelines also state that only well-maintained aircraft or helicopters, in which the last reported fault has been rectified, and very experienced pilots, shall operate such flights.Noting that VVIPs frequently use air travel in “(small) aircraft” and helicopters for election campaigning and other purposes, the DGCA said, “Analysis of earlier accidents/incidents involving aircraft operations at airstrips/temporary helipads and during election flights have often revealed violations of instructions and security was jeopardized. It is necessary to ensure the highest standards of safety for operation of such flights.” Adequate measures should be taken by all concerned.“The move is aimed at saving pilots from pressure as politicians often insist on flying to public meetings even in low light.A charter operator for decades said, “These new rules make it possible for us to refuse to operate flights to VIPs if it is not safe to do so. Over my many years, I have gotten into trouble myself for pointing out that it may not be safe to operate flights for any number of reasons, such as weather. Now that we are responsible for maintaining the aircraft and obtaining landing clearance, the responsibility for safe flight rests on everyone on board the aircraft. This new rulebook makes it completely clear.“Now DGCA has issued new instructions making it mandatory for VVIPs to have twin-engine aircraft with a minimum crew of two and good operational capability.It also says that 24 hours before the flight, state governments, public sector undertakings, aircraft operators and pilots will have to ensure the availability of a suitable helipad or airstrip for landing. Furthermore, district authorities are required to issue landing permission or no objection certificate before an aircraft can land at a remote or uncontrolled airport or helipad. The state and district administration will have to provide information about the location of the helipad or airstrip along with coordinates, security, fire and rescue arrangements.

Travel has a tendency to change your perspective on big things: landscapes, cultures, history. Yet, often, it’s the small, mundane things that stick with you. Not the things you planned on, didn’t read about in depth, but the things you’re paying attention to over and over again. They seep into your daily life when you’re on the road, and before you know it, they start to seem rational. As if they should be a part of everything.This was evident in Nick and Rachel’s stay in India. The Vancouver-based couple, who have been documenting their trip on Instagram, didn’t just hop from one place to another. He observed how things worked in daily life, how people ate, how they traveled, how they cleaned up after themselves and even how they finished the meal. And somewhere along the way, he started paying attention to things that, in his words, “make perfect sense.”“

fennel or fennel

Fennel seeds – the perfect end to a meal

It was often served at the end of a meal. Many restaurants, as they were about to leave, would have a small dish of fennel seeds mixed with sugar on the table. Initially, they may have thought it was just a nice touch, something worth seeing, maybe even optional. But after a few tries of eating it, they realized that it’s not just about the taste. It was refreshing, good for digestion and ended the meal on a good note.

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Trains – They take you everywhere

Traveling across the country also made him realize the interconnectedness of things. India’s railway system was not only vast; It had also become an integral part of people’s lives. Be it a short trip between two cities or a long trip between two or more states, trains seemed to go anywhere. For Nick and Rachel, it will be a change from the pace they’re used to back home. Instead of frequent flights or planning long journeys, they could rely on trains to get from one place to another, often watching the landscape slowly change outside their window. Not only was it efficient – ​​it felt accessible.

Indian Thali

Trying the plates – because, why not?

Of course, food is an integral part of their experience, but not in the way they had imagined. Indian thalis with their well-arranged selection of food had attracted his attention from the very beginning. It seemed like a lot – several bowls of different textures, colors and tastes in one dish. But as soon as he started eating the plate, he saw the structure of the food. Each had its own place and balance with other foods. They did not need to think about which meal they would choose or whether the meal would be complete; It was already there.

Hand washing stations – yes

Some comments were even more immediate. In many restaurants, especially informal restaurants, they noted the presence of hand-washing stations. Not in the toilet, but in plain view, so that one can wash one’s hands before or after a meal. This was practical, especially in a culture where eating with hands was common.

Kulhar Tea

Kulhar Tea – Yes

Their tea breaks got them addicted to one of the simplest yet most memorable aspects of the experience: clay cups. Tea was not just tea; This was hot tea served in small clay cups called kulhars. It was different from the first sip. It had a taste, a taste that would not be present in a paper or plastic cup. But that wasn’t the most memorable part. Once the tea is prepared, the cup will not be thrown into a landfill or reused in a way that harms the environment. It will return to the earth from which it was made.

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leaves for plates

Street food, which he embraced with a mixture of enthusiasm and caution, had shown itself to be at odds with its logic. One of the things he noticed was that many street food vendors were serving their breakfast on plates made of dry leaves. This was something that he observed during his travels. It certainly wasn’t something he saw with the label of being eco-friendly; It was just something that was a part of the system.

Vegetarian friendly travel

Even something as simple as reading a menu was made simpler than they could have imagined. One of the things he noticed while traveling to different places was that vegetarian food was clearly marked on the menu. This was something that removed any kind of confusion that they faced while eating something new. It was something they weren’t really looking for but they saw it and it made a difference. What tied all these events together was not only how useful they were, but also how well they fit into the way of life. There was nothing in them to impress or cater to the visitors. They were simply processes and behaviors that were formed over time based on cultural influences, utility, and perhaps outlook on life.As Nick and Rachel described their trip, it didn’t matter where they went. It was not just these small conversations that took place between them again and again. Finishing a meal, taking the train, drinking tea, stopping immediately to use the hand-washing service – these were not personally important. But they come together to create the idea of ​​a place where many things were done in a simpler way.And it was that, perhaps more than anything else, that they took away.

अमेठी से एक बड़ा कानूनी मामला सामने आया है, जहां पूर्व नगर पंचायत अध्यक्ष और उद्योगपति राजेश मसाला की पत्नी चंद्रमा देवी को धोखाधड़ी के आरोप में अदालत ने न्यायिक हिरासत में जेल भेज दिया है। गुरुवार को हुई सुनवाई में प्रभारी जिला जज राकेश पांडे की अदालत ने उनकी अंतरिम जमानत अर्जी खारिज कर दी. यह मामला काफी समय से चर्चा में था और अब कोर्ट के इस फैसले के बाद इलाके में हलचल तेज हो गई है.

कोर्ट में सरेंडर के बाद की गई कार्रवाई
जानकारी के अनुसार, उच्च न्यायालय के निर्देश पर चंद्रमा देवी ने गुरुवार को एसीजेएम चतुर्थ भाव्या श्रीवास्तव की अदालत में आत्मसमर्पण कर दिया था. इससे पहले भी उनकी जमानत अर्जी खारिज हो चुकी है. सरेंडर के बाद मामले की सुनवाई हुई, जिसमें बचाव पक्ष ने जमानत की मांग की, लेकिन कोर्ट ने इसे स्वीकार नहीं किया.

दोनों पक्षों की दलीलें सुनने के बाद फैसला
सुनवाई के दौरान शिकायतकर्ता की ओर से अधिवक्ता अजीजुर्रहमान और डीजीसी क्रिमिनल राम अचल मिश्र ने जमानत का कड़ा विरोध किया। उन्होंने कोर्ट के सामने आरोपों को गंभीर बताया. दोनों पक्षों की दलीलें सुनने के बाद कोर्ट ने अंतरिम जमानत अर्जी खारिज कर दी और चंद्रमा देवी को न्यायिक हिरासत में जेल भेजने का आदेश दिया.

धोखाधड़ी का आरोप क्या है?
यह पूरा मामला उद्योग व्यापार मंडल अमेठी के नगर अध्यक्ष घनश्याम सोनी की शिकायत से जुड़ा है. आरोप है कि नगर पंचायत अध्यक्ष रहते हुए चंद्रमा देवी ने कथित तौर पर फर्जी तरीके से लल्लू प्रसाद सोनी, लालजी सोनी, पुजारी लाल सोनी और संगम लाल सोनी के नाम पर मकान की रजिस्ट्री करा ली थी. इस मामले को लेकर काफी समय से जांच और कानूनी प्रक्रिया चल रही थी.

आगे की सुनवाई 30 मार्च को होगी
कोर्ट ने इस मामले में नियमित जमानत पर सुनवाई के लिए 30 मार्च की तारीख तय की है. अब सभी की निगाहें इस तारीख पर टिकी हैं, जब आगे की कानूनी प्रक्रिया तय होगी.

इलाके में चर्चा का माहौल
चंद्रमा देवी जिला पंचायत अध्यक्ष राजेश अग्रहरि की पत्नी हैं। इसी वजह से ये मामला और भी ज्यादा चर्चा में है. कोर्ट के इस फैसले के बाद पूरे इलाके में इस मुद्दे को लेकर चर्चा तेज हो गई है और लोग आगे की कार्रवाई का इंतजार कर रहे हैं.

(रिपोर्ट:बृजेश मिश्र,अमेठी)

Tech mogul Bill Gates said he never visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island, where some of the late financier’s sex crimes were committed. But the emails show that over a four-year period, Epstein made a concerted effort to lure her and her family members to the Caribbean destination.This correspondence reflects an enduring friendship between Epstein and Gates’s chief science advisor, Boris Nikolic, that extended far beyond business and philanthropy to include exchanges of nude photography, notes on the attractiveness of women, and discussions with him on Gates’ priorities and prospects. The emails, part of a trove of Justice Department records, show that Nikolic, who worked at Gates’ venture firm, acted as Gates’s proxy, often coordinating meetings between the Microsoft Corp. co-founder and Epstein, and sometimes discussing Epstein’s ability to connect Gates with associates.Gates has worked to downplay his ties to the convicted sex offender since their affair came to light in 2019. Nikolic did not respond to requests for comment. In 2019, Nikolic was listed as the backup executor of Epstein’s will – which he said at the time he was “shocked” to be a part of. Several email threads between 2011 and 2014 demonstrate Epstein’s efforts to lure Gates to his private island through Nikolic. In December 2014, Epstein wrote directly to Gates.“Many interesting people come to the island during the holidays. Of course you and your family are welcome. Eva, Kathy Rumler. Women with whom Melinda can relax.” Ruemmler recently said she would resign as Goldman Sachs Group’s top lawyer over her ties to Epstein.Bill Gates said he never spoke to any of Epstein’s victims. A spokesperson said, “Gates was not aware of the correspondence between Nikolic and Epstein.” Publicly, Gates and Nikolic no longer have a relationship.The documents provide fresh information about the type of conversations that took place in Gates’ circle a decade ago. The emails detail explicit daily conversations between Nikolic and Epstein, ranging from Nikolic requesting “nude or semi-nude” photos of “hot girls” on the island to discussing massages with “happy endings.”In an October 2011 email where Epstein tells Nikolic, “Happy birthday Bill,” Nikolic replies, “I forwarded him your email and told him we’re sending him a big cake with strippers on it,” possibly misspelling the word “strippers.” It is unknown to what extent Gates was aware of the negotiations. A foundation employee told Epstein in an email that Gates avoided communicating directly with Melinda Gates because of her discomfort.

मुख्यमंत्री धामी ने प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को उत्तराखंड आने का निमंत्रण देते हुए विभिन्न परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन और शिलान्यास करने का भी प्रस्ताव रखा. प्रस्तावित उद्घाटन में दिल्ली-देहरादून एक्सप्रेसवे, टेहरी पंप स्टोरेज प्लांट शामिल हैं। इसके अलावा पंतनगर एयरपोर्ट विस्तार योजना और बनबसा लैंड पोर्ट परियोजना का शिलान्यास किया जाएगा. मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि चम्पावत के बनबसा क्षेत्र में भारत-नेपाल सीमा पर विकसित किये जा रहे लैंड पोर्ट से व्यापार, यातायात और क्षेत्रीय सहयोग को नई गति मिलेगी। इसके साथ ही यह एशियन हाईवे से जुड़कर अंतरराष्ट्रीय कनेक्टिविटी को मजबूत करेगा।

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मुख्यमंत्री सौर स्वरोजगार योजना ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था में गेम चेंजर है

मुख्यमंत्री ने प्रधानमंत्री को सरकार के चार साल के कार्यकाल की उपलब्धियों की जानकारी दी. उन्होंने मुख्यमंत्री सौर स्वरोजगार योजना को ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए गेम चेंजर बताते हुए कहा कि इस योजना के तहत हजारों परिवारों को सौर ऊर्जा आधारित परियोजनाओं के माध्यम से स्वरोजगार मिला है। ग्रामीण उद्यमिता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए मुख्यमंत्री उद्यमशाला योजना के तहत हजारों उद्यमियों को इन्क्यूबेशन सहायता प्रदान की गई है। वहीं, देवभूमि परिवार योजना के माध्यम से राज्य के परिवारों का एकीकृत डिजिटल डेटाबेस तैयार कर योजनाओं का पारदर्शी वितरण सुनिश्चित किया जा रहा है। पूर्व अग्निशमन कर्मियों को राजकीय सेवाओं में 10 प्रतिशत आरक्षण प्रदान करने हेतु अग्निवीर आरक्षण नियम-2025 लागू किये गये हैं। उत्तराखंड लोक न्यास विधेयक-2026 के माध्यम से विभिन्न अधिनियमों में संशोधन कर प्रक्रियाओं को सरल बनाया गया है और 500 से अधिक अप्रासंगिक कानूनों को समाप्त किया गया है। राज्य में व्यापार करने में आसानी को बढ़ावा देने के लिए औद्योगिक, श्रम, खनन, राजस्व और शहरी विकास क्षेत्रों में व्यापक सुधार किए गए हैं।

Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, destruction of property, and refusal of a lawful test.

Woods is currently being held in the Martin County Jail, where he must remain for at least eight hours under Florida law.

Woods recorded a zero in the breathalyzer test but refused to submit to a urine test. Police said it appeared he was under the influence of “some type of drug or medication”, although no substance was found in his vehicle.

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According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest occurred after his Land Rover overturned on a two-lane road near his home on Jupiter Island.

Woods, 50, was seriously injured in an automobile accident in Southern California in February 2021, suffering multiple fractures in his leg. No charges were filed, but the accident significantly affected his career, limiting his appearances on the PGA Tour in recent years.

He was previously arrested for DUI in Jupiter Island in May 2017, later pleading guilty to reckless driving. Woods received one year’s probation, a $250 fine, and 50 hours of community service.

The 15-time major winner on the PGA Tour is not expected to play in next month’s Masters Tournament, although reports suggest he has registered for the US Senior Open.

Woods, a 15-time major champion, recently hinted at competing on the Champions Tour at age 50.

“I’m trying. Let’s put it that way,” Woods said when asked about playing again at the Genesis Invitational near Los Angeles last month. “Disc replacement has been one thing… I had a fused back and now have a disc replacement, so it’s challenging.

“And now, I’ve entered a new decade, so that number is starting to go down and we’re thinking about the opportunity to be able to play in CART. It’s something, like I said, I wouldn’t do here (in a PGA Tour event) because I don’t believe in it. But on the Champions Tour, it’s definitely (an) opportunity.”

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With inputs from Reuters

दिल्ली से सटे ग्रेटर नोएडा में एक चौंकाने वाला मामला सामने आया है, जहां मोमोज खाने से तीन परिवारों के करीब एक दर्जन लोग अचानक बीमार पड़ गए. सभी लोगों को उल्टी, पेट दर्द, सिरदर्द और बुखार की शिकायत पर तुरंत अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया। शुरुआती जांच में डॉक्टरों ने फूड प्वाइजनिंग की आशंका जताई है. घटना के बाद इलाके में दहशत का माहौल है और लोग खाने-पीने की चीजों को लेकर सतर्क हो गए हैं. पुलिस और खाद्य सुरक्षा विभाग मामले की जांच में जुट गई है।

उसी दुकान से मोमोज खरीदे गए
जानकारी के मुताबिक, दो अलग-अलग परिवारों के लोगों ने एक ही दुकान से मोमोज खरीदकर खाए थे. मोमोज खाने के कुछ देर बाद ही सभी की तबीयत बिगड़ने लगी. देखते ही देखते एक साथ कई लोग बीमार पड़ गये, जिससे परिवारों में भय का माहौल बन गया. सभी मरीजों को तुरंत अस्पताल ले जाया गया, जहां उनका इलाज जारी है.

डॉक्टर ने फूड प्वाइजनिंग की आशंका जताई है
दादरी प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र के डॉ. काशिफ नदीम आलम ने बताया कि दोपहर दो बजे से शाम तक करीब एक दर्जन मरीज अस्पताल पहुंचे। सभी को पेट दर्द, डायरिया, सिरदर्द और बुखार की शिकायत थी. डॉक्टर के मुताबिक शुरुआती लक्षण फूड पॉइजनिंग के हैं, हालांकि अंतिम पुष्टि जांच रिपोर्ट आने के बाद ही होगी। फिलहाल सभी मरीजों की हालत सामान्य बताई जा रही है और उनका इलाज किया जा रहा है.

जांच में जुटी पुलिस, दुकानदार फरार
मामले की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस भी सक्रिय हो गई. दादरी थाना प्रभारी निरीक्षक जितेंद्र कुमार सिंह ने बताया कि घटना की जांच की जा रही है। उन्होंने यह भी बताया कि मोमोज बेचने वाला दुकानदार फिलहाल फरार है और उसकी तलाश की जा रही है.

खाद्य सुरक्षा विभाग ने लिया संज्ञान
इस घटना के बाद जिला प्रशासन को भी शिकायत दी गई है. खाद्य सुरक्षा विभाग ने मामले का संज्ञान लेते हुए जांच शुरू कर दी है. विभाग की टीम तहसील कार्यालय के पास स्थित उस मोमो स्टॉल पर जाएगी, जहां से मोमोज खरीदे गए थे. वहां से खाने के सैंपल लिए जाएंगे और साफ-सफाई की जांच की जाएगी।

इलाके में फैली दहशत, लोगों से सतर्क रहने की अपील
घटना के बाद इलाके में दहशत का माहौल है. लोग बाहर का खाना खाने से बच रहे हैं और सावधानी बरत रहे हैं. प्रशासन ने लोगों से साफ-सफाई और सुरक्षित खान-पान का ध्यान रखने की भी अपील की है.

Michelle Lynn Hundley Smith is seen crying, embracing her daughter Amanda, who went missing 24 years ago in North Carolina./ Image: NY Post

More than two decades after disappearing without a trace, Michelle Lynn Hundley Smith has now been found alive, and reunited with her family for the first time. The discovery in 2026 of a North Carolina mother who disappeared in 2001 ended years of uncertainty. Weeks later, a brief but emotional reunion in a courtroom has begun to reshape a story that until recently was defined by absences, unanswered questions and grief.

A disappearance that lasted for decades

In December 2001, Michelle Smith, who was 38 at the time, left her home in Eden, North Carolina, telling her family that she was going to a Kmart in Martinsville, Virginia to do some Christmas shopping. She never returned. Her husband reported her missing on December 31, 2001, after which a massive search was launched involving multiple agencies in North Carolina and Virginia, including the FBI. Investigators described the case at the time as disturbing and unusual, noting that she would not have willingly abandoned her children.

(Facebook/Bring Michelle Hundley Smith Home), An image of Michelle Smith is in the court file of her DWI case.

Despite years of tips and follow-up, the case went cold, leaving her family with no answers for more than two decades.

Found “alive and well” in February 2026

The case suddenly changed in February 2026, when the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Smith was found “alive and well” after a new lead. Authorities said she was living in North Carolina, but did not disclose her exact location, citing privacy concerns. His family was informed soon after. Authorities have not publicly disclosed where she was for more than 24 years or the full circumstances of her disappearance. Asked later after appearing in court, Smith said: “It was personal.” She added, “I had my own demons at that time and I was in my own mind, and I had my own reasons.” Charlotte Observer. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said People The magazine said Smith blamed “domestic issues” for her departure, adding: “I just want to say that there was no allegation of any foul play in connection with her departure… but according to Ms. Smith, she said she left…because of domestic issues going on at the time.”

First contact and court reunion

In the weeks after she was found, Smith and her daughter Amanda Smith cautiously began reaching out. according to New York PostAmanda said they had been “talking and texting” since February. “Nothing personal because it was over the phone, but she knew I was coming [to the courthouse]”she explained. That meeting took place Thursday at the Rockingham County District Courthouse, where Michelle Smith appeared in connection with a driving under the influence (DWI) charge issued before her disappearance more than 24 years ago. She is due to return to court on April 23. Amanda had traveled there specifically to support her mother. Videos including local outlets WXII And WFMY News 2 It shows the moment when they saw each other and embraced emotionally.

Michelle Smith and daughter Amanda reunite and embrace at the courthouse after 24 years apart/ Image: NY Post

“It was weird. It was wild. It was emotional. I went over to him, hugged him and we cried a little bit,” Amanda told WFMY News 2. According to WXII, he said, “I know everything is not black and white, there’s a whole gray area. I mean, life is too short for me to hold a grudge against her, because she’s my mom.” She added, “We only get one life and I want my mother in it.” After the hearing, Mitchell reportedly walked out of the court and got into the same car with her daughter. Amanda also said: “I won’t hold any grudges… things happen. I still love her as my mother and a friend, and will go from there.” “She’s still my mother,” he said.

Family reactions: relief, anger, and uncertainty

This reunion takes place amid a mix of complex emotions throughout the family. Amanda had previously described the days following the February discovery as overwhelming. In a Facebook post quoted by local media, she wrote: “I’m happy, I’m drunk, I’m heartbroken, I’m all over the world!” She further said, “Will I have a relationship with my mother again? Honestly, I can’t answer that because I don’t even know… My initial reaction would be yes, of course, but then I think about all the suffering… but still… my mom is only human, like we all are.’ “With everything I’ve been through in life, I can completely understand the unloading and letting go… I’m not saying she gets off without any accountability or responsibility because she absolutely needs to do that… What I’m saying is that I’m a runner too, and while it’s not at all something to be proud of, it’s a part of being human.”