DOJ says US citizenship is not a cheap status as it revokes citizenship from three felons.

Ukrainian arms smuggler Vladimir Volgaev, Cuban woman Cabrera Diaz and Lebanese man Alec Nasreddin Kassir. All three of them had US citizenship until they no longer had to, because the Donald Trump administration detected traces of their crime and denaturalized them, revoking their US citizenship, making it clear that obtaining US citizenship does not make a person immune from punitive actions and citizenship can be revoked. Attorney General Pamela Bondy said, “US citizenship is a sacred privilege – not a cheap status that can be obtained dishonestly.” “These actions reflect the Justice Department’s ongoing efforts to strip citizenship from people who conceal crimes or defraud the American people during the immigration process.”

Ukrainian arms smuggler Vladimir Volgaev

Since 2011, Volgaev was involved in the procurement, packaging and smuggling of gun components to individuals in Ukraine and Italy. On September 30, 2025, the Department of Justice filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, seeking Volgaev’s denaturalization based on his crimes and his failure to disclose them during the naturalization process.On March 23, the court ordered Volgaev’s US citizenship revoked. The court held that Volgaev had committed unlawful acts during the period before his naturalization, which required him to show good moral character, thus making him ineligible for naturalization. Additionally, the court found that Volgaev gave false testimony about his criminal background and acquired his US citizenship by knowingly misrepresenting these facts.

Cuban woman Cabrera Diaz

Mireles Cabrera Diaz, a native of Cuba and resident of Hialeah, Florida, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2017. He committed health care fraud between 2011 and 2014 before being naturalized. She admitted that she and her co-conspirators paid bribes to patient recruiters to refer fraudulent prescriptions to the pharmacy where she worked.The U.S. District Court held that Cabrera Díaz obtained his naturalization illegally. Among the requirements for naturalization, Cabrera Diaz was required to show that she was a person of good moral character during the “statutory period” from five years before she applied for naturalization until she took the oath of citizenship. The court concluded that she could not establish the good moral character required for naturalization because she had conspired to commit health care fraud.

Lebanese criminal Alec Nasreddin Kassir

Kassir committed marriage fraud because he claimed he was living with a U.S. citizen spouse during the three years immediately prior to filing his naturalization application in March 2010. On November 14, 2018, she pleaded guilty to passport fraud in the Southern District of Florida. In his criminal proceedings, Kassir admitted that he obtained his US passport through fraudulent procurement of his naturalization. He acknowledged that he was not living in a marital relationship or even in the same state with his alleged US citizen spouse; Rather, but they separated in 2009 and Kassir moved to Florida. Kasir’s immigration fraud was exposed during an investigation into the smuggling of counterfeit goods after he was naturalized, for which he was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

बैठक में बताया गया कि तीनों शहरों के बीच करीब 73 किमी लंबा इलेक्ट्रिक बस रैपिड ट्रांजिट सिस्टम विकसित किया जाएगा। हरिद्वार में पर्सनल रैपिड ट्रांजिट (पीआरटी) और प्रमुख स्थलों के लिए रोपवे कनेक्टिविटी प्रस्तावित है। इंटेलिजेंट ट्रैफिक सिस्टम (आईटीएस), आधुनिक पार्किंग प्रबंधन और बाइपास सड़कों से जाम से राहत मिलेगी।

सचिव आवास ने निर्देश दिये कि सीएमपी के प्रस्तावों को मास्टर प्लान में अनिवार्य रूप से शामिल किया जाये। यह योजना न केवल दैनिक यात्रियों के लिए राहत भरी होगी बल्कि कुंभ और कांवड़ जैसे बड़े आयोजनों के दौरान यातायात प्रबंधन में भी मील का पत्थर साबित होगी। इसका उद्देश्य ट्रांजिट ओरिएंटेड डेवलपमेंट (टीओडी) के जरिए इस कॉरिडोर को देश के लिए एक मॉडल के रूप में विकसित करना है। सीएमपी के लागू होने से कांवर और कुंभ जैसे बड़े धार्मिक आयोजनों के दौरान यातायात प्रबंधन में व्यापक सुधार होगा. बैठक में मेट्रो रेल कॉरपोरेशन के एमडी ब्रिजेश कुमार मिश्रा, निदेशक वित्त संजीव मेहता, महाप्रबंधक संजय पाठक समेत अन्य अधिकारी मौजूद थे.

उत्तराखंड: देहरादून एयरपोर्ट पर भोजन संचालन से जुड़ी याचिकाएं खारिज, हाईकोर्ट में दायर की गई थी याचिका

इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर से जुड़े इंजीनियरों की लिस्टिंग डिजिटल होगी

राज्य में भवन निर्माण कार्य में तेजी लाने के लिए आवास विभाग ने बड़ा कदम उठाया है. सचिव आवास डॉ. आर राजेश कुमार ने निर्देश दिया है कि स्ट्रक्चरल इंजीनियरों के पंजीकरण एवं नवीनीकरण की प्रक्रिया को पूरी तरह से पारदर्शी एवं समयबद्ध बनाया जाए। हुडा कार्यालय में हुई बैठक में सचिव ने लंबित प्रस्तावों की तुरंत जांच कर प्रमाण पत्र जारी करने और पूरी प्रक्रिया को आधुनिक डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म पर स्थानांतरित करने के निर्देश दिए। इसका उद्देश्य मानचित्र अनुमोदन में देरी को रोकना और सुरक्षित निर्माण सुनिश्चित करना है। बैठक में डिजिटल सत्यापन प्रणाली को मजबूत करने पर जोर दिया गया ताकि आवेदकों को अनावश्यक जटिलताओं का सामना न करना पड़े।

Hyderabad Kingsmen were trolled after the color of the ball changed during their Pakistan Super League opener against defending champions Lahore Qalandars. The white ball turned pink after Marnus Labuschagne asked Hyderabad to bowl first at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday, March 26.

Hyderabad bowlers were seen using their jerseys to maintain the shine of the ball and it is believed that the color transferred from there. The maroon color from Hyderabad’s kit rubbed off on the white ball, giving it a pink colour. Meanwhile, fans mocked the franchise over the poor quality of their jerseys.

Many fans joked that it was the first time the world had seen a pink-ball T20, while others questioned the standards of the league, calling it a “street-level” tournament.

Here’s how fans trolled Hyderabad Kingsman

Invited to bat first, Lahore Qalandars scored 199 runs for six wickets thanks to a half-century from Fakhar Zaman. The left-handed batsman scored 53 runs in 39 balls with the help of 10 fours and gave the Qalandars early momentum on top.

Later, Hasibullah Khan hit a knock of 40, while Sikandar Raza’s quickfire 24 helped Lahore finish just one run shy of the 200-run mark. Hasan Khan and Riley Meredith took two wickets each for Hyderabad.

PSL’s initial problems

The PSL has been thrown into turmoil even before the tournament has gained momentum. Originally scheduled across six venues, Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad and Peshawar, the 44-match tournament was reduced to just two cities, Lahore and Karachi, after the Pakistan Cricket Board revised plans amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

PCB also confirmed this All matches will be played behind closed doorsNo spectators were allowed, and the opening ceremony was canceled to reduce costs and travel. The decision came in response to rising oil prices and government austerity measures, with officials keen to limit travel and public gatherings.

For a league that expanded to eight teams this season, the optics have been poor, with fans mocking the online competition and dubbing it a “petrol shortage league” even before cricket took center stage.

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उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश की पवित्र नगरी अयोध्या में राम नवमी 2026 से पहले भक्ति और उत्साह का माहौल है। हर साल यहां लाखों श्रद्धालु भगवान राम के दर्शन के लिए आते हैं, लेकिन इस बार उनका अनुभव पहले से भी ज्यादा खास होने वाला है. शहर के प्रमुख धार्मिक एवं ऐतिहासिक स्थलों को आधुनिक लाइटिंग से सजाया गया है, जिससे पूरा वातावरण अत्यंत दिव्य एवं आकर्षक लग रहा है. इस पहल का उद्देश्य भक्तों को बेहतर अनुभव प्रदान करना और अयोध्या की आध्यात्मिक पहचान को और मजबूत करना है।

धार्मिक स्थलों की भव्यता रोशनी से जगमगाती है
रामनवमी से पहले अयोध्या के प्रमुख मंदिरों और ऐतिहासिक स्थलों को खास तरीके से सजाया गया है. शाम के समय इन जगहों की खूबसूरती और भी बढ़ जाती है। नई रोशनी के कारण इन स्थानों की भव्यता और धार्मिक महत्व पहले की तुलना में अधिक प्रभावशाली दिखता है।

रोशनी प्रोजेक्ट ने बढ़ाया आकर्षण
इस विशेष प्रकाश परियोजना के तहत अयोध्या के आठ महत्वपूर्ण धार्मिक और ऐतिहासिक स्थलों को सजाया गया है। इसका उद्देश्य इन स्थानों की दिव्यता को बेहतर तरीके से प्रदर्शित करना और भक्तों को एक अलग अनुभव देना है।

इन प्रमुख स्थानों को सजाया गया
इस योजना के तहत नागेश्वर नाथ मंदिर, दशरथ समाधि, नंदीग्राम के भरत मंदिर, हनुमान-भरत मिलाप मंदिर, वंडीजल्पा देवी मंदिर और राम गुलैला मंदिर जैसे प्रमुख स्थानों को रोशन किया गया है। इन स्थानों की रोशनी अब उनके ऐतिहासिक और धार्मिक महत्व को बेहतर तरीके से सामने ला रही है।

अधिकारियों ने इस पहल की सराहना की
अधिकारियों का कहना है कि इस तरह की पहल श्रद्धालुओं को एक नया अनुभव दे रही है. साथ ही शहर की पहचान भी मजबूत हो रही है. यह प्रयास अयोध्या को और अधिक आकर्षक बनाने में मदद करेगा।

आस्था और प्रकाश का अनोखा संगम
कुल मिलाकर इस बार रामनवमी पर अयोध्या श्रद्धा, प्रकाश और अध्यात्म का अनोखा संगम बन गई है. यह पहल न सिर्फ श्रद्धालुओं को आकर्षित कर रही है बल्कि शहर की पहचान को भी नई ऊंचाई दे रही है.

(रिपोर्ट:अनूप कुमार,अयोध्या)

White House official page posts strange videos amid US-Iran conflict/x

As tensions continue to rise between the United States and Iran, a somewhat ambiguous video posted by the White House late on March 25 has caused widespread confusion online, with viewers trying to link the timing to ongoing military operations, diplomatic signals, and even possible announcements. The posts, brief and without context, came just hours after a bombastic White House briefing on the war and fresh comments from Donald Trump, fueling speculation about what, if anything, might be “launched.”

Two short videos, one removed, and no clear explanation

While the administration has a track record of posting bizarre videos in recent days, including clips that mix actual war footage with memes, Hollywood action scenes and video-game or anime imagery related to the Iran conflict, this latest clip stands out. Unlike previous posts, which had a visual narrative or theme, this one lacks any clear context, making it seem strange and vague, giving the impression that it could have been accidental or even hacked.The first video was posted on the White House’s official X account at approximately 9:15 p.m. EST. A photo taken with a phone camera pointed toward the ground shows a woman’s black shoes and part of a dress.A woman’s voice is heard asking, “This is great. It’s launching soon, right?” While an off-camera male voice replies “‘Yes’.” The only text on the screen reads: “Sound on.” The clip was removed after about 90 minutes, but it had already begun circulating widely on social media. A second video arrived at around 10 p.m. EST and remains online. Lasting about four seconds, it shows a blank, dark screen interrupted by phone notification sounds. Static flickers across the frame briefly, and an American flag appears for a moment before fading again. One detail particularly attracted attention: the flag’s red and white stripes appeared vertical rather than horizontal, leading to speculation that the imagery might have some coded or symbolic meaning.The post, titled simply with phone and speaker emojis, offered no explanation. Together, both clips received millions of views in a matter of hours, while the second video alone crossed millions of impressions.

The White House’s response adds to the mystery

When a White House spokesperson was asked for clarification told people: “I wonder what’s going to launch soon!”, giving no real answer and leaving the question unresolved. There was no indication that the accounts were compromised, and officials did not say the posts were accidental. The deletion of the first clip as well as the lack of explanation have left the posts open to interpretation.

Online theories range from apps to military attacks

The absence of context immediately turned the clip into a blank canvas for speculation. Some users suggested that the posts could be teasing a new government app or communications platform. Others believed the video could be linked to a space launch, pointing to Artemis II, which is expected to send astronauts deep into space and could be launched as early as April. More worrisome interpretations linked the phrase “launching soon” to the ongoing conflict, with some users asking whether it referred to a missile attack or an escalation in the war. “What’s being launched??? A missile? An app? A mission??” One user wrote.Many users also posted slow-motion versions and screenshots, trying to decipher the blurry flashes on the screen, interpreting them as possible numbers, letters, or secret codes. Many people tried hard to figure out what was seen, analyzing frame by frame in search of hidden meaning. Others dismissed the post as overly dramatic or poorly timed, with one comment suggesting the White House communications team was doing “too much spy thriller” and calling the post “unnecessary drama” during an active conflict. More strange theories also surfaced, including references to nuclear weapons or even extraterrestrial activity, though mostly in jest.

Posted against the backdrop of escalating conflict

The timing of the post has been at the center of the reaction. Earlier on March 25, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt gave a forceful briefing, describing the scale of US military action against Iran. “United States forces continue to destroy the offensive and defensive capabilities of the terrorist Iranian regime,” he said. Leavitt claimed that US forces attacked 9,000 targets and destroyed 140 naval ships, calling it “the greatest naval destruction in a three-week period since World War II”. He also issued a warning related to the ongoing talks: “There must be no more death and destruction. But if Iran fails to accept the reality of the present moment, if they fail to understand that they have lost militarily and will continue to lose, then President Trump will ensure that they are hit harder than before.” “President Trump does not cheat and is prepared to unleash hell.” The briefing comes amid reports that Iran has rejected Washington’s 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war.

Trump’s latest comments and stalled talks

The morning after the video, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, ramping up his rhetoric around the conversation. “The Iranian negotiators are very aloof and ‘weird’. They are ‘begging’ us to make a deal… and yet they say publicly that they are only ‘considering our proposal.’ Wrong!!!” he wrote. “They better get serious soon, before it’s too late, because once that happens, there’s no turning back, and that wouldn’t be good!”

Truth Social @donaldj. Trump

According to Iranian state media, Tehran has rejected the US proposal and instead issued its own five-point framework, which reportedly includes demands for guarantees against renewed hostilities, compensation and control over the Strait of Hormuz.