उत्तराखंड विधानसभा लाइव: महिला आरक्षण को लेकर सदन में चर्चा, सीएम धामी के संबोधन पर विपक्ष का हंगामा – उत्तराखंड विशेष विधानसभा सत्र लाइव नारी शक्ति वंदन महिला आरक्षण बिल पर बहस अपडेट

11:29 पूर्वाह्न, 28-अप्रैल-2026

विपक्ष ने कहा कि सीएम सदन में गलत तथ्य पेश कर रहे हैं

मुख्यमंत्री के अभिभाषण पर सदन में विपक्ष का हंगामा जारी है. सीएम ने कहा कि महिला आरक्षण बिल गिरने पर सभी विपक्षी नेता खुश थे. पूरे देश ने देखा. इस मुद्दे पर सदन में विपक्ष आक्रामक हो गया. विपक्ष का आरोप है कि सीएम सदन के सामने गलत तथ्य पेश कर रहे हैं.

11:25 पूर्वाह्न, 28-अप्रैल-2026

सदन में विपक्ष का हंगामा

पीएम मोदी के नेतृत्व में 2023 में नारी शक्ति वंदन कानून सदन में लाया गया. ये एक ऐतिहासिक कदम था. पीएम ने अगले लोकसभा चुनाव में देश की आधी आबादी को पूरा अधिकार दिलाने का निर्णायक प्रयास किया, लेकिन कांग्रेस और उसके सहयोगियों ने मिलकर इसे सफल नहीं होने दिया. कहा कि मुझे याद है कि किस तरह कौरवों ने द्रौपदी का अपमान किया था। कांग्रेस के युवराज राहुल गांधी और सपा अध्यक्ष अखिलेश का नाम लेते ही विपक्ष ने सदन में हंगामा शुरू कर दिया.

11:23 पूर्वाह्न, 28-अप्रैल-2026

महिलाएं भी देश को आगे बढ़ाती हैं

मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने कहा कि भारत के इतिहास में नारी शक्ति के अनगिनत उदाहरण देखने को मिलते हैं। जैसे रानी लक्ष्मीबाई, सावित्रीबाई फुले, कल्पना चावला। नारी शक्ति आज दिशा तय कर रही है। भविष्य का निर्माण हो रहा है. चाहे थल सेना हो, वायुसेना हो या फिर विश्व कप जीतना, नारी शक्ति हर क्षेत्र में भारत का मान-सम्मान बढ़ा रही है। तीलू रौतेली हों या जिया रानी, ​​गढ़वाल की रानी कर्णावती हों या चिपको आंदोलन की प्रणेता गौरा देवी, ये ऐसे उदाहरण हैं जब हमारी मातृशक्ति ने खुद को साबित किया। माताओं-बहनों ने अपने बलिदान से राज्य के निर्माण में मातृशक्ति की भूमिका निभाई। नारी शक्ति की शक्ति के बिना किसी भी राज्य की कल्पना करना असंभव है। यदि एक महिला शिक्षित होती है तो वह न केवल अपने परिवार को आगे बढ़ाती है बल्कि देश को भी आगे बढ़ाती है।

11:19 पूर्वाह्न, 28-अप्रैल-2026

नारी शक्ति वंदन कानून लाने के केंद्र सरकार के प्रयासों का समर्थन करें: सीएम धामी

सीएम धामी ने सदन में कहा कि मेरा अनुरोध है कि उत्तराखंड विधानसभा नारी शक्ति वंदन कानून लाने के केंद्र सरकार के प्रयासों का सर्वसम्मति से समर्थन करे. इसमें राजनीति की कोई गुंजाइश नहीं होनी चाहिए. विपक्ष को मिलकर समर्थन करना चाहिए. जब हम पूजा करते हैं तो मंत्रों में महा लक्ष्मी और मां काली का उल्लेख किया जाता है।

11:12 पूर्वाह्न, 28-अप्रैल-2026

विधानसभा के विशेष सत्र की कार्यवाही शुरू

विधानसभा के विशेष सत्र की कार्यवाही शुरू हो गई है. सीएम पुष्कर धामी ने सदन में अपने भाषण की शुरुआत राज्य में योगदान देने वाली महिलाओं को सलाम करते हुए की.

10:51 पूर्वाह्न, 28-अप्रैल-2026

विपक्ष ने महिला अधिकारों पर सरकार को घेरने की बनाई रणनीति

विपक्ष ने महिला अधिकारों पर सरकार को घेरने की रणनीति बनाई है. विपक्ष मांग करेगा कि 2023 में पारित महिला आरक्षण विधेयक को लागू करने के समर्थन में एक प्रस्ताव पारित कर केंद्र सरकार को भेजा जाए. चर्चा के दौरान विपक्ष महिलाओं के खिलाफ अपराध के मुद्दे पर सत्ता पक्ष को घेरेगा. महिला आरक्षण पर सदन में पक्ष और विपक्ष के बीच तीखी बहस से हंगामा होने की आशंका है.

10:48 पूर्वाह्न, 28-अप्रैल-2026

उत्तराखंड विधानसभा लाइव: महिला आरक्षण को लेकर सदन में चर्चा, सीएम धामी के संबोधन पर विपक्ष का हंगामा.

महिला आरक्षण के मुद्दे पर चर्चा के लिए आज विधानसभा का विशेष सत्र आयोजित किया गया है. सदन में चर्चा के दौरान पक्ष और विपक्ष के बीच तीखी बहस के साथ हंगामा होने की आशंका है. अगर सरकार संसद में नारी शक्ति वंदन कानून (महिला आरक्षण) में संशोधन के प्रस्ताव के खिलाफ वोट करती है तो विपक्ष के खिलाफ निंदा प्रस्ताव पारित किया जाएगा।

वहीं, विपक्ष ने महिलाओं के मुद्दे पर सरकार को घेरने की रणनीति बनाई है. राज्य सरकार ने लोकतंत्र में महिलाओं के अधिकारों के मुद्दे पर चर्चा के लिए एक विशेष सत्र बुलाया है। सत्र मंगलवार सुबह 11 बजे शुरू होगा. महिला आरक्षण के मुद्दे पर चर्चा में पक्ष और विपक्ष के सदस्य हिस्सा लेंगे.

लोकसभा और विधानसभाओं में महिलाओं को 33 फीसदी आरक्षण देने के लिए केंद्र सरकार द्वारा लाए गए नारी शक्ति वंदन कानून में संशोधन के प्रस्ताव का सत्ता पक्ष के विधायक समर्थन करेंगे. साथ ही महिला आरक्षण बिल को रोकने में विपक्षी दलों की भूमिका पर भी सवाल उठाए जाएंगे. चर्चा के दौरान ही सरकार की ओर से निंदा प्रस्ताव लाया जाएगा.

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‘All good people have left Kejriwal’: Rijiju hits back at allegations of ‘coercion’ as Raghav Chadha and 6 Rajya Sabha MPs join BJP | india news

'All good people have left Kejriwal': Rijiju hits back at allegations of 'coercion' as Raghav Chadha and 6 Rajya Sabha MPs join BJP

New Delhi: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiran Rijiju took a dig on Tuesday Aam Aadmi Party (you) supremo Arvind Kejriwal Claiming that all the “good people” have abandoned him. He also rejected allegations of “coercion” involving seven Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha you left and joined BJP.In an interview with ANI, Rijiju rejected allegations that central agencies were used to pressure leaders to switch sides, especially the claims involving the Enforcement Directorate.He said, “There is no question of coercion. The common man has been looted in the name of ‘Aam Aadmi’. Arvind Kejriwal has taken complete control in his hands and has turned the Aam Aadmi Party into his personal party.”Referring to the exodus of leaders, he said, ‘One after another many people from Aam Aadmi Party left the party and even joined BJP or Congress.’Rijiju said, “There is no question of ED. The investigating agency does its work; we cannot comment on it. Now only their core group is left, which together is involved in illegal activities. All the good people have abandoned Kejriwal.”The BJP leader also targeted the opposition India faction and alleged internal divisions and lack of unity among its constituents.“Those who have formed the Bharat alliance are ‘tukde-tukde’. They are not with each other. They all came together to protest against women’s reservation. Then, Rahul Gandhi goes and abuses Arvind Kejriwal,” he said.He said, “Arvind Kejriwal abuses Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi abuses Mamata didi. They did not come together on principles. They came together only for loot and convenience.” AAP suffered a major blow on Friday when seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs resigned and announced their merger with the BJP, alleging that the Kejriwal-led party has deviated from its founding principles and values.The political change saw two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, leave the party and join the BJP. They were later joined by Harbhajan Singh, Rajinder Gupta, Vikramjit Singh Sahni and Swati Maliwal.With this change, the BJP’s strength in the Rajya Sabha has increased from 106 to 113, while the NDA’s strength has increased from 141 to 148, including seven nominated members. With more than 30 seats vacant by the end of the year, the BJP is expected to gain at least five more seats, moving closer to the two-thirds majority mark of 163.Meanwhile, AAP MP Sanjay Singh has written to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat seeking clarification on the unauthorized change in the party’s status in official records, raising more questions amid the political churn.

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Let the terrorist die: Sheikh Yusuf Afridi, close to Hafiz Saeed, shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan

Sheikh Yusuf Afridi, close to Hafiz Saeed, shot dead by unknown gunmen in Pakistan
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Sheikh Yusuf Afridi, associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and a close associate of Mumbai terrorist attack the mastermind Hafiz SaeedHe was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, police said.According to PTI report, a police source said that unidentified armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire on Afridi at Landi Kotal in Khyber region, killing him on the spot. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.Afridi was considered a key figure in the regional structure of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba and was believed to have played a role in recruitment and coordination of the group’s activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.An official of Saeed’s banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) said Afridi was a “renowned religious scholar and belonged to the Zakhakhel tribe of Khyber and was considered a leading scholar of the Ahl-e-Hadith (Salafi) school of thought.”“They were targeted when unidentified assailants opened fire on them and managed to flee the scene. It should be remembered that extremist groups such as – Khawarij (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) — are currently facing strong intellectual and practical challenges from Salafi scholars,” he said as quoted by PTI.“The incident has sparked widespread anger in the area and local authorities have launched an investigation to arrest those responsible for her murder,” a police source said.The murder occurred more than a week after Ameer HamzaThe founding leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba was shot in an attack in Lahore. Hamza, considered the second most important leader of the group after Saeed, is in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail since 2019 after being convicted in terror financing cases.

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कौशांबी में भीषण हादसा: डंपर की टक्कर से बाइक सवार की मौत, ड्राइवर फरार

उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले में मंगलवार शाम एक दर्दनाक सड़क हादसा सामने आया। कोखराज थाना क्षेत्र के असवां गांव के पास बाइक और डंपर की आमने-सामने टक्कर हो गई। इस हादसे में बाइक सवार युवक की मौके पर ही मौत हो गई. टक्कर इतनी जोरदार थी कि युवक करीब 15 फीट दूर जा गिरा। घटना के बाद डंपर चालक मौके से भाग गया। हादसे की सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और जांच शुरू कर दी। इस घटना के बाद इलाके में मातम का माहौल है और मृतक के परिवार में कोहराम मचा हुआ है.

गलत साइड से आ रहे डंपर ने टक्कर मार दी
मृतक की पहचान लव सिंह (35) पुत्र स्वर्गीय हरि प्रसाद के रूप में हुई है, जो कोखराज थाना क्षेत्र के भरवारी नगर पालिका के प्रसार गांव का रहने वाला था. बताया जा रहा है कि मंगलवार की शाम करीब छह बजे वह अपनी बाइक से किसी काम से चरवा जा रहा था। जैसे ही वह असवां गांव के पास पहुंचा तो गलत साइड से आ रहे डंपर ने उसे जोरदार टक्कर मार दी।

टक्कर के बाद युवक 15 फीट दूर जा गिरा
प्रत्यक्षदर्शियों के मुताबिक टक्कर लगते ही बाइक सवार करीब 15 फीट दूर जा गिरा। हादसा इतना भीषण था कि उसकी मौके पर ही मौत हो गई। उनकी बाइक भी पूरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त हो गई। घटना को अंजाम देने के बाद डंपर चालक वाहन लेकर भाग गया।

पुलिस ने जांच शुरू कर शव को पोस्टमॉर्टम के लिए भेज दिया।
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही स्थानीय लोगों ने पुलिस को सूचना दी. मौके पर पहुंची कोखराज थाना पुलिस ने शव को कब्जे में लिया और पंचनामा भरकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया। पुलिस मामले की जांच कर रही है और फरार डंपर चालक की तलाश कर रही है।

परिवार में मचा हाहाकार
हादसे की खबर मिलते ही मृतक के परिजन मौके पर पहुंचे और उनका रो-रोकर बुरा हाल था. पूरे गांव में शोक की लहर फैल गई है. इस घटना से स्थानीय लोग काफी दुखी हैं और प्रशासन से सख्त कार्रवाई की मांग कर रहे हैं.

(रिपोर्ट: राम किशन, कौशांबी)

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‘Forced guard to recite Kalma’: Maharashtra’s knife-wielding ‘lone wolf’ attacker wanted to join ISIS. india news

'Forced guard to recite Kalma': Maharashtra's knife-wielding 'lone wolf' attacker wanted to join ISIS

New Delhi: A 31-year-old man accused of stabbing two security guards in Maharashtra’s Thane district is being investigated in what authorities suspect could be a “lone wolf” terror attack.The attack took place in the early hours of April 27 near an under-construction building in the Naya Nagar area of ​​Mumbai suburb Mira Road. According to police, the accused, identified as Jabar Zubair Ansari, approached the guards on duty on the pretext of asking for directions and interrogated them about their religion before returning, news agency ANI reported. Eyewitness accounts cited by investigators claim he allegedly forced one of the guards to recite an Islamic kalma and when that failed, attacked both men with a sharp-edged weapon, ANI reported.The victims, Rajkumar Mishra and Subroto Ramesh Sen, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital. Mishra’s condition remains critical, while Sen is undergoing treatment. Police said the attack occurred after an altercation, during which Ansari first stabbed Mishra and then attacked Sen, who was nearby.Ansari was arrested within 90 minutes of the incident after he was identified from CCTV footage. A case has been registered under provisions related to attempt to murder and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has taken over the investigation, citing the seriousness of the case and the background of the suspect.The search at Ansari’s residence has raised further concerns. Investigators reportedly recovered handwritten notes in which he expressed a desire to join ISIS and described the attack as a “first step” toward that goal. Authorities are also examining material found on his electronic devices, including documents and videos, to determine whether he had any contact with extremist operators or networks.According to officials, Ansari is a science graduate who spent several years in the United States before returning to India in 2019. He was living alone in Mira Road, where he allegedly offered online chemistry coaching. Investigators believe her period of isolation may have contributed to online radicalization, although they are continuing to analyze her digital footprint to establish the extent of any external links.

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Vinesh Phogat accuses wrestling federation of stopping her comeback before Asian Games trials

Vinesh Phogat has claimed that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is deliberately trying to stop her return to the mat after a gap of 20 months. Vinesh walked away from sports after heartbreak in Paris Olympics Took a U-turn from retirement in December last year. The 31-year-old player was preparing to make a comeback for next month’s National Open ranking tournament.

However, Vinesh has been unable to register for the competition after the WFI portal said that registrations have closed. As per WFI’s April 8 circular, the last date for entry is April 30. The tournament provides a final opportunity to qualify for the Asian Games selection trials for wrestlers who were absent from the 2025 National Championships and 2026 Federation Cup.

As per the Asian Games selection policy of the Wrestling Federation, only medal winners of the 2025 National Championships and 2026 Federation Cup are eligible to compete in the senior selection trials. However, those who secure medals in the open ranking tournament will get a place in the national camp, which can also make them contenders for the trials.

Vinesh said that she tried to contact WFI on this issue but has not received any response yet.

“I am hoping to make a comeback in the National Open Ranking Tournament. Registration for it was open till April 30. However, when I tried to register, the portal said it is now closed. I have been trying to contact the administrative staff of the federation, but they have not responded to my calls,” Vinesh told The Indian Express.

Vinesh said that she had faced similar problems in the Federation Cup also.

“I also intended to compete there, but the team selection criteria were changed at the last minute, so I couldn’t participate,” she said. Vinesh said, “It feels like this is a deliberate attempt to stop me from competing, especially when it is an important tournament to remain in the competition for the Asian Games and World Championship selection trials.”

How did WFI react to Vinesh’s claims?

WFI President Sanjay Singh said many wrestlers faced the same problem as Vinesh in registering for the tournament. However, he refuted claims made by the star wrestler that the governing body was deliberately trying to prevent him from competing.

“We received similar complaints from other wrestlers. They contacted our staff and their issues were resolved. We will not stop anyone from competing and the tournament will be open to all,” Singh said.

The Asian Games are scheduled to be held in September, followed by the World Championships in October.

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April 28, 2026 09:54 IST

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नैनीताल: डोगरा में पिंजरे में फंसा तेंदुआ, इलाके में दो लोगों की मौत से ग्रामीणों में डर का माहौल

संवाद न्यूज एजेंसी, भीमताल (नैनीताल)।

द्वारा प्रकाशित: रेनू सकलानी

अद्यतन मंगलवार, 28 अप्रैल 2026 08:57 पूर्वाह्न IST

डोगरा, नैनीताल में पिंजरे में फंसा तेंदुआ, उत्तराखंड समाचार हिंदी में

पिंजरे में कैद हुआ तेंदुआ
– फोटो : संवाद न्यूज एजेंसी



भीमताल ब्लॉक के डोगरा ग्राम पंचायत में मंगलवार सुबह एक तेंदुआ वन विभाग की ओर से लगाए गए पिंजरे में कैद हो गया। ग्रामीणों ने तेंदुए के पिंजरे में फंसने की सूचना वन विभाग को दी। भीमताल ब्लॉक प्रमुख डॉ. हरीश बिष्ट ने बताया कि क्षेत्र में लगातार तेंदुए देखे जा रहे हैं।


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उन्होंने कहा कि पिछले दिनों ज्योली और भदयूनी में जंगली जानवरों के हमले से दो लोगों की मौत हो चुकी है। उन्होंने कहा कि तेंदुए के पकड़े जाने के बाद भी ग्रामीणों में डर का माहौल है. उन्होंने वन विभाग से क्षेत्र में पिंजरा लगाने के साथ गश्त करने को कहा है।

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Arvind Kejriwal: After Arvind Kejriwal, now Manish Sisodia recused himself from hearing the liquor case before Delhi High Court Judge Sharma. delhi news

After Arvind Kejriwal, now Manish Sisodia 'recuses' himself from hearing of liquor case before Delhi High Court Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma
AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal have announced that they will not appear for the proceedings before Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma in the Delhi High Court excise policy case.

New Delhi: After Arvind KejriwalAAP leader Manish Sisodia on Tuesday wrote a letter to Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma, declaring that neither he nor any lawyer would appear on his behalf in the proceedings in the excise policy case.Like Kejriwal, Sisodia also claimed that the judge’s children have been listed as lawyers for the Central government, which is represented in the court by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

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Arvind Kejriwal shocked the court by refusing to appear in the excise case

In his letter, Sisodia said that “the future of your children is in the hands of Tushar Mehta”, adding that he has “no hope of justice” and would instead follow the only path of Satyagraha.A day earlier, Arvind Kejriwal had announced a similar boycott of the hearing before Justice Sharma in the Delhi High Court. In the four-page letter, the AAP chief said he would neither appear personally nor be represented by a lawyer in their court in the excise policy case.Kejriwal said he has come to a ‘clear conclusion’ that the proceedings do not live up to the principle that justice should not only be done but justice should also be seen to be done. His decision came after the judge rejected his petition seeking recusal.“My hope of getting justice… has been dashed. Listening to my conscience and following the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, I have decided not to appear before him in this case,” Kejriwal said in a post on Twitter.The development comes after a special court’s February 27 order acquitted Kejriwal, Sisodia and others in the alleged excise policy corruption case. After this, the CBI challenged the decision in the High Court, where Justice Sharma is now hearing the case.Articulating his concerns, Kejriwal alleged that Justice Sharma had attended events associated with the All India Advocates Council and raised questions over possible conflict of interest, claiming that his children are listed as lawyers for the Central government, which is represented in the court by Solicitor General Mehta.However, he reiterated his “full faith in the judiciary” and made it clear that he greatly respects Justice Sharma, adding that he would have no objection to appearing before him in other cases where the BJP, the Center or Tushar Mehta are not involved.

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China Antarctic Drilling: China drilled 3413 meters through Antarctic ice to reach the hidden waters of Kilin Lake. world News

China drills 3413 meters through Antarctic ice to reach hidden waters of Qilin Lake

China has made a major achievement in polar exploration, successfully drilling through 3,413 meters of Antarctic ice to reach the area above Qilin Subglacial Lake. Conducted by the 42nd Antarctic Expedition on February 5, 2026, the achievement surpasses the previous global record for hot water drilling by nearly 900 meters, reported the State Council Information Office (SCIO) of the People’s Republic of China. Using a state-of-the-art, domestically developed hot water system, researchers have established a pollution-free route in one of the most isolated environments on Earth. This breakthrough not only highlights China’s advanced technological capabilities in extreme polar conditions, but also opens new doors for the study of paleoclimate changes, ancient biological evolution, and the fundamental dynamics of Earth’s ice sheets.

China breaks global drilling record by drilling 3,413 meters

The achievement of 3,413 meters officially beats the previous international benchmark of 2,540 metres. This leap in depth enables Chinese researchers to conduct drilling operations in more than 90 percent of the Antarctic ice sheet and the entirety of the Arctic ice cover, as reported in SCIO. The mission was successfully carried out in Princess Elizabeth Land in East Antarctica, about 120 kilometers from China’s Taishan Station.

How does modern drilling reach the subsurface?

Unlike traditional mechanical drilling, which uses rotating metal pieces that can cause contamination or mechanical failure in deep, cold environments, hot water drilling uses high-pressure, nearly boiling water to drill a clean, stable borehole. This method is now the international gold standard for accessing subglacial lakes because it minimizes disturbance to the surrounding ice and prevents the entry of foreign microbes, making it safe for collecting samples of ancient water and sediment. This initiative is very well run by Team Archery.

An ancient time capsule beneath the Antarctic ice

As reported in China Daily, Qilin Subglacial Lake, which was independently named by China in 2022, serves as a natural time capsule. Locked under kilometers of ice for millions of years, the lake exists in conditions of high pressure, complete darkness and extreme isolation. Scientists believe that studying the lake’s microbial communities and biogeochemical cycles is important for understanding Earth’s long-term climate evolution and providing analogs for possible life on icy moons such as Europa or Enceladus.

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PM Modi joins youth for friendly football game in Gangtok during Sikkim visit; Shares photos. india news

PM Modi joins youth for friendly football game in Gangtok during Sikkim visit; share photos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sikkim

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra ModiCurrently on a two-day visit to Sikkim, he on Tuesday shared pictures of himself playing football with youngsters in Gangtok.Wearing a blue sports jacket emblazoned with the tricolour, PM Modi is seen walking with a group of young footballers wearing matching kits, each holding a football, in what appears to be a casual morning session on the field.

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PM Modi played football with the youth

The Prime Minister shared pictures of the conversation in a post on X, writing, “Nothing like playing football with my young friends in Sikkim on a beautiful morning in Gangtok!”In another post he said, “Clearly, an energetic football session with these youngsters!”The informal sporting moment comes amid PM Modi’s official engagements in the Himalayan state. He is scheduled to attend the concluding ceremony of Sikkim’s 50 years of statehood and launch development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore.As part of his itinerary, the Prime Minister will also visit the Orchidarium at Swarnjayanti Maitri Manjari Park in Gangtok, which has been developed as a world-class Orchid Experience Centre.Tight security arrangements have been made in the state capital and surrounding areas for the yatra.Later in the day, PM Modi will head to Paljor Stadium to attend the state’s foundation ceremony, where he is also expected to address a gathering. The projects to be launched span across sectors including infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture.After reaching the state on Monday, PM Modi had earlier led a road show in Gangtok on Monday evening.Earlier he was supposed to attend the 50th statehood ceremony at Paljor Stadium on May 29 last year, but he could not reach due to bad weather. He had addressed the event through video conferencing at that time and assured that he would personally visit Sikkim in future.

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