Kolkata: Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari launched his campaign in Bhawanipur on Thursday, starting with a visit to Bhawanipur police station to lodge a complaint over alleged attacks on local BJP workers.Returning from Delhi in the morning, Adhikari went to Chakraberia Road, where party supporters welcomed him with traditional drums, garlands and sweets. Some workers showered rose petals on him.Euphoric with the welcome, Adhikari announced that he would defeat the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee By a margin of more than 25,000 votes. He said, “I will go to the house next to the CM residence for election campaign. No one can stop me.”In the 2021 assembly elections, Adhikari defeated Banerjee by 1,956 votes in Nandigram. This time he is contesting from both Nandigram and Bhawanipur, where Banerjee is his rival. “Mamata will lose again. She has been the CM for the last 15 years. She has ruined the state. So, it is important to defeat her and her party,” he said.On Chakraberia Road, Trinamool supporters have painted walls with Mamata Banerjee’s “Daughter of Bengal” slogan, while BJP workers have plastered the area with their posters. Tension spread for some time as workers from both sides came face to face. BJP supporters raised slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” after seeing a group of TMC workers nearby, who responded with “Jai Bangla”. Heavy police presence in the area created a human barrier, preventing a clash.The officer interacted with local residents and sought their votes. Claiming a positive response, he said, “Both Hindus and Muslims are affected by the current situation. Today is Navratri and being a Hindu I feel compelled to speak. There has been appeasement politics, but it has not led to real development of Muslims. I am confident of winning Bhawanipur seat by a margin of more than 25,000 votes.Trinamool spokesperson Jai Prakash Majumdar said, “It is better not to react to what officials say or do. Whatever political statements and predictions he has made since joining BJP in December 2020 have proved ridiculous. The only thing he accurately predicts is when ED and CBI will conduct raids, because they are his party units. Mamata Banerjee is going to win Bhawanipur by an increased margin.”

While the country’s leaders keep waging one war after another and people keep fighting over ideologies on X (formerly Twitter), a new Pew Research Center The study exposed the changing foundation of American morality. On March 19, 2026, the Center asked ‘What do Americans consider immoral?’ Released a research titled. Instead of focusing on the universal taboos of theft and murder, two surveys conducted in 2025 asked about the morality of 15 widely debated behaviors in society, ranging from the death penalty to viewing pornography. What the answers revealed was a nation that is deeply illiberal yet paradoxically divided.

united on fraud

In a rare moment of national consensus, Americans found a unique “villain”: having an extramarital affair. Nine out of ten American adults claimed that it is morally wrong for married people to have affairs. Of the 15 parameters used to evaluate America’s morality, fraud was the only thing the entire country agreed to condemn, considering other factors included the death penalty, beating children, marijuana use, gambling, and more.

Partisan divide: two different Americas

Another surprising insight into the research was the difference in morality between Republicans and Democrats in the country. In the Republican mindset, abortion (71%), homosexuality (59%), viewing pornography (65%), and getting divorced (33%) were morally wrong. However, Democrats viewed morality through the lens of social equality, rating the extremely wealthy (29%), beating children (35%), and the death penalty (48%) as morally wrong. In the survey, viewing pornography (52%), having an abortion (47%), homosexuality (39%), and getting divorced (23%) were considered morally wrong, reflecting a large consensus with the political leadership and showing how ideals at the top filter down to the bottom. Under the Trump administration, it appears the red pill was more widely taken than the blue pill.

crisis of confidence

Despite political rhetoric portraying a ‘Golden Age’, America’s internal social fabric appears to be coming apart. The survey revealed that Americans view each other with suspicion, distrust and are critical of their fellow citizens. Only 47% of Americans view other Americans as morally good, while 53% say the morality and ethics of their fellow Americans is “somewhat or very bad.” This makes the United States a global leader; In almost every other country surveyed in 2025, citizens were more likely to view their fellow residents as inherently good.

American men need an awakening

The research also highlights a friction point between the sexes, particularly around family and reproductive issues.Getting a divorce (28%), having an abortion (51%), and using in vitro fertilization to get pregnant (11%) were more likely to be considered morally wrong by men than women. About 43% of men also thought that homosexuality was morally wrong. However, according to him, gambling, drinking and watching pornography were morally correct. In contrast, 58% of women take a strong stance on viewing pornography, compared to 47% of men, calling it morally wrong. Currently, America is not only “becoming more liberal” or “moving to the right” but seems to be dividing into sections hidden under the guise of unity by a layered Republican fabric.

New Delhi: CPM rebel leader G Sudhakaran on Friday announced that he will campaign against Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad in Cherthala and accused him of making inappropriate remarks.“Speaking to reporters in Alappuzha, Sudhakaran, who is contesting the election as an independent with the support of the Congress-led opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), said he had earlier decided not to participate in campaign activities outside his constituency.“I had decided not to participate in any election campaign outside Ambalappuzha. But now I have decided to campaign against Prasad in Cherthala because he has made unnecessary statements against me,” he told reporters in Alappuzha.Sudhakaran alleged that Prasad made the comments without consulting the state or district leadership of the CPI.“He is the only person in the CPI who has spoken against me. The party has not yet officially commented on the matter. I was silent, but he provoked me to take this stand,” the rebel leader said.Prasad had recently described Sudhakaran’s decision to contest as motivated by “desire for power” and said voters would reject him.Rejecting the CPI(M)’s charge that he was motivated by parliamentary ambitions, Sudhakaran questioned whether other leaders did not also have similar aspirations.“People are elected to the assembly to strengthen the communist movement. Earlier, capable leaders were sent. Now look at the people being elected. I joined the party in 1963 and now people are trying to teach me about it,” he said.He further alleged that his past statements were now being used against him during the campaign and expressed grief over the attacks on his family by party workers.“This is why I am contesting the elections this time. Even those in the top leadership who supported the false complaints were not rectified,” he said.However, the four-time MLA did not comment on the UDF’s decision not to field candidates in Ambalappuzha.“Local UDF leaders have met me and extended their support. I will contest the elections as an independent candidate for the people. Political criminals are joining the campaign in the name of the party. People will not vote for him,” Sudhakaran commented.All 126 assembly seats in Kerala will go to polls on April 9, with counting taking place on May 4 along with elections in Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.As the ruling Left Democratic Front is trying to come to power for the third consecutive time, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is also eyeing a hat-trick at the top post.

शुक्रवार को राज्यपाल ने राजपुर विधायक खजान दास समेत पांच नये मंत्रियों को पद एवं गोपनीयता की शपथ दिलायी. 2007 में पहली बार धनोल्टी से विधायक चुने जाने के बाद वह देहरादून चले गये। 2017 में दूसरा विधानसभा चुनाव राजपुर रोड सीट से जीता। 2022 के चुनाव में भी इसी सीट से जीत हासिल की.

इससे पहले वह निशंक सरकार में खेल, समाज कल्याण और शिक्षा मंत्री थे। खजानदास वर्तमान में भारतीय जनता पार्टी के प्रदेश प्रवक्ता की जिम्मेदारी भी निभा रहे हैं। हर मुद्दे पर उनकी सहजता और उनके व्यक्तित्व की सादगी ही उनकी पहचान है.

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धामी कैबिनेट में मैदान से लेकर पहाड़ तक संतुलन बनाया गया है. पहली बार हरिद्वार को दो कैबिनेट मंत्री मिले। अब कैबिनेट में गढ़वाल से आठ और कुमाऊं से चार मंत्री हैं। तीन विधायक पहली बार कैबिनेट मंत्री बने। दो पुराने मंत्रियों को भी मौका दिया गया.

A viral video in Vietnam shows Indian tourists claiming they were denied entry to a restaurant because of their nationality, sparking a debate on discrimination abroad. The clip highlights alleged racism, with a sign allegedly reading ‘No Indians’, sparking discussion over the treatment and behavior of passengers.

Traveling is a feeling that soothes the soul, and tourists often look forward to a peaceful vacation with family, friends or loved ones, but sometimes this experience also comes with some tragic events.A recent video from Vietnam has sparked a heated online debate on how Indian tourists are treated abroad, especially with regard to potential discrimination. The clip shows a group of Indian travelers claiming that they were refused entry to several restaurants simply because they are Indians, and it quickly went viral on social media.

No smoking, no Indians sign seen in Vietnam, Indian tourists claim racism in Vietnam after viral video, where they were refused entry (Photo: Image: viadaksh/Instagram)

Video shows Indian tourists facing discrimination in Vietnam

A viral video shared on Instagram by user @viadaksh shows two Indian men talking about their family’s travel experience in Vietnam. According to him, he was turned away from many restaurants and felt unwelcome at many places across the city.In the video, the first man says, “The restaurant also refused to allow girls to enter because we are Indians,” (“The restaurant refused to even allow women to enter because we are Indians.”)The second man adds that the problem was not limited to just one establishment. He claims that he saw signs and signals that Indians were being separated.He says, “There is not a single action of ours which has brought bad name to the country, yet they are hating us. We have come with family and the incident is about racism.”It is written outside the restaurant that Indians are not allowed.” Or “We haven’t done anything to bring shame to the country, yet they still hate us.” We have come with our families and this incident is about racism. It is written outside the restaurant, ‘Indians are not allowed.’The clip also shows a signboard that reads, “No Smoking, No Indians,” which has become the focus of online debate.

An appeal for awareness

The uploader also included a note in the video to clarify the intention behind sharing it. The caption reads, “Disclaimer: This video is for informational and awareness purposes only. It is meant to share a personal experience and does not endorse or promote hatred, negativity or bias towards any specific country or community. Travel is supposed to be about discovering new cultures and making memories, but sometimes reality hits hard.“She also mentioned the emotional impact of the experience, saying, “Imagine being on vacation with your family and being denied entry to a restaurant simply because of your nationality. While we love to celebrate how far India has come on the global stage, it’s important to talk about the casual racism and stereotyping that Indians still face when traveling abroad. We deserve basic respect, no matter where we go.”

Mixed reactions online

As soon as the video spread across platforms, it sparked a wave of reactions. Many users expressed anger and solidarity, calling the alleged treatment of Indian tourists unfair and emphasizing that no traveler should face discrimination in another country.One user commented, “Why don’t we focus on exploring and supporting our country, India? We also need to improve our basic manners and overall behaviour?”Recalling his trip to Vietnam, another user wrote, “While visiting Vietnam, I saw the behavior of Indians there. No surprise at this ban.”Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content shared on social media. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims nor endorses them, but the video has undeniably started an important conversation about how Indian travelers are treated and treated abroad.

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: नोएडा की साइबर क्राइम थाना पुलिस ने एक बड़े अंतरराष्ट्रीय साइबर ठग को गिरफ्तार कर बड़ा खुलासा किया है. आरोपी मैट्रिमोनियल साइट्स और सोशल मीडिया के जरिए महिलाओं को प्यार के जाल में फंसाकर उनसे करोड़ों रुपये की ठगी करता था। उसकी पहचान नाइजीरिया के बेनिन सिटी निवासी सैमुअल ओगुन उर्फ ​​स्टेफनी डेरिक के रूप में हुई है। पुलिस ने उसे फरीदाबाद से गिरफ्तार किया है. इस कार्रवाई के बाद साइबर धोखाधड़ी के एक संगठित नेटवर्क का पर्दाफाश हुआ है और जांच एजेंसियां ​​इसके अन्य कनेक्शनों की भी जांच कर रही हैं.

फर्जी पहचान से करते थे संपर्क
डीसीपी साइबर क्राइम शैव्या गोयल के मुताबिक, आरोपी खुद को विदेशी बिजनेसमैन बताकर मैट्रिमोनियल साइट्स पर महिलाओं से संपर्क करता था। वह अलग-अलग नाम और फर्जी प्रोफाइल बनाकर भरोसा हासिल करता था और धीरे-धीरे उन्हें फंसाता था।

शादी का झांसा देकर करता था ठगी
पुलिस के मुताबिक, आरोपी पहले दोस्ती करता, फिर शादी का वादा करता और कहता कि वह भारत आकर बस जाएगा. जब महिला उस पर भरोसा कर लेती तो वह धोखाधड़ी की योजना बनाना शुरू कर देता। वह महंगे उपहार या पार्सल भेजने का बहाना बनाता था और कहता था कि माल कस्टम में फंस गया है। इस नाम पर उसने बार-बार पैसे मांगे और लाखों-करोड़ों रुपये ठग लिए।

15 महिलाओं को बना चुका है शिकार
जांच में पता चला है कि आरोपी अब तक कम से कम 15 महिलाओं को अपना शिकार बना चुका है. वह अलग-अलग पहचान के जरिए एक साथ कई महिलाओं से बात करता था। उसके पास से मिले लैपटॉप और टैबलेट में कई अहम डिजिटल सबूत मिले हैं, जो एक बड़े साइबर गिरोह की ओर इशारा कर रहे हैं.

करोड़ों का फर्जीवाड़ा उजागर
अब तक की जांच में पता चला है कि आरोपी ने सिर्फ दो मामलों में ही करीब 1.82 करोड़ रुपये की ठगी की है। एक महिला से करीब 56.46 लाख रुपये और दूसरी महिला से करीब 1.26 करोड़ रुपये की ठगी की गई. पुलिस को आशंका है कि यह रकम इससे भी ज्यादा हो सकती है.

फर्जी लोन के नाम पर भी धोखाधड़ी करते थे
पूछताछ के दौरान आरोपी ने यह भी कबूल किया है कि वह लोगों को कम ब्याज पर लोन दिलाने का वादा कर ठगी करता था. पैसे लेकर वह भाग जाता था.

फर्जी पासपोर्ट भी बरामद, पुलिस ने की अपील
पुलिस ने आरोपी के पास से कई फर्जी पासपोर्ट बरामद किए हैं, जिससे साफ पता चलता है कि वह अलग-अलग देशों में पहचान बदलकर धोखाधड़ी करता था। साइबर पुलिस ने लोगों से अपील की है कि वे वैवाहिक साइटों और सोशल मीडिया पर अजनबियों से सावधान रहें और किसी भी संदिग्ध गतिविधि की तुरंत सूचना दें।