रूड़की: बिना उचित हिसाब-किताब के दौड़ रहे नगर निगम अधिकारियों के वाहन, 25 साल बाद भी लागू है यूपी एक्ट – नगर निगम मेयर और अधिकारियों के वाहन बिना उचित हिसाब-किताब के चल रहे हैं रूड़की।

निगमों में माननीयों की गाड़ियां बिना हिसाब-किताब के दौड़ रही हैं। मेयर और निगम अधिकारी कितने बजट वाहनों का उपयोग करेंगे, कितना तेल खर्च कर सकेंगे और अन्य खर्च किस हद तक कर सकेंगे, इसका कोई स्पष्ट शासनादेश नहीं है।

जब इस संबंध में आरटीआई के तहत जानकारी मांगी गई और मामला आयोग तक पहुंचा तो नगर विकास विभाग ने मेयर के भत्ते और अन्य सुविधाओं को लेकर प्रस्ताव तैयार कर सरकार को भेजा, लेकिन यह प्रस्ताव भी तीन साल से सरकार में धूल फांक रहा है. अब सचिवालय ने जवाब दिया है कि प्रस्ताव पर कार्रवाई जारी है.

खर्च की तय सीमा के संबंध में मांगी जानकारी


गौरतलब है कि राज्य गठन के 25 साल बाद भी उत्तराखंड के नगर निगमों में उत्तर प्रदेश नगर निगम अधिनियम 1959 के तहत व्यवस्था संचालित होती है. उसमें भी मेयर के खर्चों पर स्थिति स्पष्ट नहीं है. इस संबंध में रूड़की गीतांजलि विहार निवासी अमित अग्रवाल की ओर से फरवरी 2023 में नगर निगम रूड़की से मेयर पर व्यय की निर्धारित सीमा के संबंध में जानकारी मांगी गई थी।

इसके बाद शासनादेश की जांच की गई तो उसमें कहीं भी व्यय के संबंध में कोई स्पष्ट जानकारी नहीं मिली और अपीलार्थी को अस्पष्ट जानकारी दी गई। इसके बाद मामला उत्तराखंड सूचना आयोग, देहरादून तक पहुंच गया। इस मामले में 14 नवंबर 2023 को राज्य सूचना आयुक्त योगेश भट्ट ने शहरी विकास सचिव को मेयर और डिप्टी मेयर के भत्ते और सुविधाओं के संबंध में स्पष्ट व्यवस्था सुनिश्चित करने का निर्देश दिया था.

साथ ही शहरी विकास निदेशालय को प्रस्ताव शासन के समक्ष प्रस्तुत करने को कहा गया। इसके बाद निदेशालय ने प्रस्ताव सचिवालय को सौंप दिया. इसके बाद से प्रस्ताव पर कोई निर्णय नहीं हो सका। इस संबंध में अपीलार्थी को फरवरी 2026 में भेजे गए पत्र में अपर सचिव ने बताया है कि निदेशालय के प्रस्ताव और आयोग के आदेश पर कार्रवाई जारी है.

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More than 50% of the GCC’s population are expatriates, including 9.1 million Indians and 5 million Bangladeshis. world News

More than 50% of the GCC's population are expatriates, with Indians numbering 9.1 million and Bangladeshis numbering 5 million.

The region, long seen as a hub of opportunity, is now grappling with uncertainty due to rising geopolitical tensions. Nearly 62 million people living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught up in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers making up a significant portion of this population.Indians are the largest expatriate group in the GCC, with approximately 9.1 million people living and working in the region, the highest among all nationalities.The GCC bloc, which includes the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar, has built much of its economic strength on migrant labour. Of the total population of about 62 million, about 35 million are foreign workers, many of whom are from South Asia. In many countries, migrants outnumber citizens by a large margin.According to a report by Al JazeeraThe largest expatriate communities in the GCC are:

  • India: 9.1 million
  • Bangladesh: 5.04 million
  • Pakistan: 4.9 million
  • Egypt: 3.3 million
  • Philippines: 2.2 million
  • Yemen: 2.2 million
  • Nepal: 1.2 million
  • Sudan: 1.1 million

These workers are present at every level of the economy. Many people are employed in construction, domestic work, security and cleaning roles that support daily life. At the same time, a large number of skilled professionals work in sectors like banking, finance, technology, engineering, aviation, healthcare and media. For many expatriates, the Gulf country has become a long-term home despite holding foreign citizenship.Country-wise data shows how deeply migrant workers are embedded in the region.Saudi Arabia, the largest GCC country, has a population of approximately 37 million. There are approximately 20.5 million citizens, while 16.4 million are foreign residents. The largest migrant groups include:

  • Bangladesh: 2,590,000
  • India: 2,310,000
  • Pakistan: 2,230,000
  • Yemen: 2,210,000
  • Egypt: 1,800,000
  • Sudan: 1,000,000

The population of the United Arab Emirates is approximately 11.5 million, of which expatriates constitute about 88 percent and citizens about 12 percent. Its largest foreign communities are:

  • India: 4,360,000
  • Pakistan: 1,900,000
  • Bangladesh: 840,000
  • Philippines: 780,000
  • Iran: 540,000
  • Egypt: 480,000

Kuwait’s population is approximately 4.8 million. Of these, approximately 1.56 million are citizens and 3.3 million are expatriates. The main foreign groups include:

  • India: 1,152,000
  • Egypt: 666,000
  • Bangladesh: 350,000
  • Pakistan: 339,000
  • Philippines: 241,000
  • Nepal: 101,000

Oman has a population of approximately 4.7 million, of which approximately 2.5 million are citizens and 2.05 million are foreign workers. The largest expatriate communities are:

  • India: 766,735
  • Bangladesh: 718,856
  • Pakistan: 268,868
  • Egypt: 46,970
  • Philippines: 45,213

About 3.2 million people live in Qatar, of which foreign workers account for about 2.87 million or 88 percent, while citizens number about 330,000. The major migrant groups are:

  • India: 700,000
  • Bangladesh: 400,000
  • Nepal: 400,000
  • Egypt: 300,000
  • Philippines: 236,000
  • Pakistan: 180,000

Bahrain, the smallest country in the GCC, has a population of about 1.58 million. The number of citizens is less than half, while migrants constitute a large number. The main foreign communities include:

  • India: 350,000
  • Bangladesh: 110,000
  • Pakistan: 100,000
  • Philippines: 60,000
  • Egypt: 22,000
  • Nepal: 20,000

The dependence on migrant workers in the Gulf is rooted in structural factors. The region’s rapid economic growth, largely driven by oil revenues, created an immediate and sustained demand for labor in sectors such as construction, transportation, and services. Additionally, the local population in these countries remained relatively small, making it difficult to meet this demand domestically.Over the years, this gap was filled by foreign workers, who now constitute a significant part of the workforce. according to international labor organization (ILO), the number of migrant workers in GCC countries ranges from 76 percent to 95 percent, especially in sectors such as construction and domestic work, where their presence is almost universal.The private sector, in particular, depends heavily on migrants. Employers often prefer foreign workers due to lower salary expectations and greater flexibility in hiring. Meanwhile, many citizens opt for government jobs, which are seen as more stable and better paying. This dynamism has given rise to a system where migrant labor is not temporary but deeply embedded in the functioning of Gulf economies.In the GCC, migrant workers remain at the center of economic activity. From building infrastructure to running key services and contributing to particular industries, their role is deeply embedded in the growth story of the region. As tensions continue to escalate, the impact on this large and diverse population remains significant.

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Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: AIADMK reveals constituency-wise NDA seat-sharing formula – see full list | india news

तमिलनाडु चुनाव 2026: अन्नाद्रमुक ने निर्वाचन क्षेत्र-वार एनडीए सीट-बंटवारे के फॉर्मूले का खुलासा किया - पूरी सूची देखेंIn a detailed release issued in Chennai, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) said it has signed seat-sharing agreements with seven parties for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly general elections 2026.

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The announcement not only confirmed the seats for each ally but also published the entire constituency-wise allocation, marking the formal unification of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of voting.

In the major alliance formula, BJP got 27 seats, PMK got 18 seats, AMMK got 11 seats.

Under the final formula announced by the AIADMK, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will get 27 constituencies, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) will get 18, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) will get 11, Tamil Nadu Congress (TMC) will get 5, Bharatiya Jananayak Katchi (IJK) will get 2, Tamilaga Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK) will get 1 and Puratchi will get 1. Bharatham has been allocated 1 constituency. 1.This takes the total number of seats allotted to allies to 65, leaving the AIADMK to contest 169 constituencies on its symbol as the senior partner in the alliance.The party said the completion of these agreements marks the formal unification of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu ahead of the April 23 elections.

AIADMK releases full constituency-wise allocation list

According to an official AIADMK release, the BJP’s 27 seats include urban, western, delta and southern constituencies, including Mylapore, Avadi, Tiruvannamalai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Madurai South, Ramanathapuram, Nagercoil, Colachel and Padmanabhapuram.The PMK’s allocation of 18 seats includes Dharmapuri, Pennagram, Salem West, Salem North, Vikravandi, Sholingur, Thirupporur, Uthiramerur, Perambur and Ambattur, indicating its spread in the northern and western areas.AMMK has been allotted 11 seats, including Mannargudi, Karaikudi, Nanguneri, Tiruchirappalli West, Saidapet and Poonamallee (R).TMC has got five seats – Ottanachatram, Erode West, Ranipet, Kiliyur and Kumbakonam – while IJK will contest from Pallavaram and Kunnam.TMMK has been allotted Rajapalayam, and Puratchi Bharatam has got Keezhavathinankuppam (R).

The mathematics of alliance gives edge to AIADMK’s anti-DMK strategy

The seat-sharing announcement is significant as it gives the AIADMK-led NDA a clear electoral structure ahead of what is expected to be a high-stakes contest against the ruling DMK-led alliance.AIADMK’s announcement comes a day after party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) unveiled the party’s election manifesto, indicating that the party is now moving from coalition-building to full campaign mode.Palaniswami on Tuesday released a manifesto containing 297 promises, with welfare measures at the center of the campaign.Among the key promises, the AIADMK promised a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 for women heads of families under the proposed ‘Kula Vilakku Scheme’, which will be deposited directly into the bank accounts of women from ration card holding families.The party also promised a special assistance of Rs 10,000 for each family, saying the measure was aimed at reducing the burden of rising prices and high taxes under the ruling DMK government.Tamil Nadu will go to polls in a single phase on April 23 and counting of votes will take place on May 4.

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Double engine of law and order in UP. Lucknow News

The thrust of the double engine of law and order in UP
A significant change has been seen in law and order in Uttar Pradesh under the Yogi Adityanath government.

The law and order story of Uttar Pradesh in the last nine years has emerged as one of the most defining pillars of governance under the Yogi Adityanath government. According to officials, what was once considered a state battling crime networks and weak enforcement has undergone a visible and structured transformation.“At the core of this transformation lies an aggressive and sustained crackdown on mafias, organized syndicates and street-level criminality, an approach that has not only targeted individuals but has destroyed entire ecosystems of crime. This sustained effort has helped transform policing from a reactive force to a central instrument of governance and public messaging.” Former DGP Prashant Kumar says:From the rollout of anti-Romeo squads to the expansion of mission power, and from AI-powered crime tracking systems to fast-track prosecution strategies, the state has attempted sweeping changes in its policing architecture. According to officials, there is an emphasis on predictability, deterrence and visibility – ensuring that law enforcement instills fear in criminals and is trusted by citizens.

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Senior officials at the DGP headquarters said that since 2017, no major communal riot or caste-based conflict has been witnessed in the state, a claim the government says is a key indicator of better law and order.Action on criminal networks and mafia:Official figures show that 277 criminals were killed in police encounters, while more than 11,445 were injured. At least 33,652 rewarded criminals were arrested.Over 85,118 criminals were booked under the Gangster Act and 977 under the National Security Act (NSA). Illegal movable and immovable assets worth more than Rs 14,580 crore were seized under the Gangster Act between March 2017 and December 2025. A focused operation against 68 identified mafia networks resulted in action against 1,459 people, with 638 arrests under provisions of the NSA and Gangster Act. Assets worth more than Rs 4,413 crore linked to these networks were seized.Conviction and sentencing results:Through focused legal follow-up, the government claims to have ensured life imprisonment to 35 mafias and 94 of their associates, while two have been awarded death sentence. Under ‘Operation Conviction’ (July 2023-December 2025), 1.25 lakh accused were convicted while 79 were given death sentence. At least 10,414 received life imprisonment.Decline in crime rate: Compared to 2016, the government has recorded a significant decline in major crime categories like dacoity (90% decline), dacoity (85% decline), murder (47% decline), rioting (70% decline) and rape (53% decline), a senior official at the DGP headquarters said.Emergency Response and Smart Policing: UP-112 emergency response system has been extensively upgraded and more than 3.1 crore calls were attended. Response time reduced from 1 hour 5 minutes (2016) to 6 minutes 41 seconds (2025). A cyber helpline integrated into UP-112 has processed more than 7.5 lakh complaints since its launch in May 2021. Police intervened in 1,769 cases of social media posts related to suicide between 2023 and 2025.Expansion of police infrastructure: The state expanded policing infrastructure with 134 new police stations and 86 outposts. At least 73 cyber crime police stations and six narcotics police stations were also set up.Women Safety and Mission Shakti: Under the Mission Shakti initiative, dedicated Mission Shakti centers were set up in each police station. More than 40,000 personnel were trained and women beat officers were deployed.Former UP DGP Vikram Singh said, “The nine years of the Yogi government mark a decisive and pioneering success in crime control and maintaining law and order. The state has acted vigorously against the mafia, dreaded criminals and organized crime, effectively breaking their backbone.”

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खनन से समृद्ध सोनभद्र…678 करोड़ की कमाई के साथ बना यूपी का नंबर 1 जिला.

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश का सोनभद्र जिला एक बार फिर अपनी पहचान कायम कर चुका है। खनिज संपदा से भरपूर इस जिले ने खनन के दम पर राज्य की अर्थव्यवस्था में सबसे बड़ा योगदान देकर एक नया कीर्तिमान बनाया है. ताजा आंकड़ों के मुताबिक सोनभद्र ने 678 करोड़ 28 लाख रुपये का राजस्व अर्जित कर पूरे प्रदेश में पहला स्थान हासिल किया है. यह उपलब्धि न केवल जिले की आर्थिक मजबूती को दर्शाती है बल्कि प्रशासन की सख्त निगरानी और पारदर्शी व्यवस्था का भी परिणाम है।

सख्त निगरानी और पारदर्शिता का प्रभाव
प्रदेश में खनिज एवं खनिज से राजस्व लगातार बढ़ रहा है। लेकिन सोनभद्र ने जिस स्तर पर प्रदर्शन किया है वह अन्य जिलों से काफी आगे है। यहां खनन गतिविधियों पर कड़ी नजर रखी जा रही है और अवैध खनन के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जा रही है. इसी कारण राजस्व में लगातार बढ़ोतरी हो रही है और जिला शीर्ष पर बना हुआ है.

अन्य जिलों को काफी पीछे छोड़ दिया
अन्य जिलों की बात करें तो महोबा 394.9 करोड़ रुपये के साथ दूसरे स्थान पर रहा, जबकि हमीरपुर 389.61 करोड़ रुपये के साथ तीसरे स्थान पर रहा। इसके अलावा सहारनपुर ने 227.58 करोड़ रुपये, जालौन ने 225.62 करोड़ रुपये और झांसी ने 215.83 करोड़ रुपये का राजस्व अर्जित किया. बांदा 209.98 करोड़ रुपये और प्रयागराज 136.9 करोड़ रुपये के साथ पीछे रहे। इन आंकड़ों से साफ है कि सोनभद्र का प्रदर्शन सबसे मजबूत रहा है.

कुछ जिले काफी पीछे रह गये
इस सूची में कुछ जिले काफी पीछे रह गये हैं. फ़तेहपुर ने केवल 40.31 करोड़ रुपये का राजस्व अर्जित किया, जबकि कौशांबी ने केवल 24.41 करोड़ रुपये एकत्र किए। यह अंतर दर्शाता है कि खनन संसाधनों और उनकी निगरानी में बड़ा अंतर है, जिसका सीधा असर राजस्व पर पड़ता है.

रोजाना समीक्षा की जा रही है, आंकड़ा और बढ़ेगा
खनन विभाग के मुताबिक राजस्व की हर दिन समीक्षा की जा रही है और निगरानी व्यवस्था को और मजबूत किया गया है. जानकारों का मानना ​​है कि अगर ऐसी ही सख्ती और पारदर्शिता जारी रही तो सोनभद्र भविष्य में और भी बड़े रिकॉर्ड बना सकता है. कुल मिलाकर सोनभद्र ने खनन के जरिए न सिर्फ अपनी आर्थिक ताकत साबित की है बल्कि पूरे प्रदेश के लिए एक मिसाल बन गया है।

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‘Loves to fight’: Shocking video of DHS chief Markwayne Mullin’s past draws sharp reaction, netizens call him ‘incompetent’ world News

'Loves to fight': Shocking video of DHS chief Markwayne Mullin's past draws sharp reaction, netizens call him 'incompetent'

Republican Senator Markway Mullin of Oklahoma was recently sworn in as the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who was fired this month after a series of controversies. However, it seems the new DHS leader comes with her own villain arc following a series of viral and widely circulated social media posts pointing to her physically abusive past.

‘I can beat them…’: Discipline or abuse?

The most significant outrage stemmed from a video of Mullin speaking at a “City Elders” event hosted by the church on October 6, 2023. In his address, he talked about disciplining children and said that he was brought up with the “fear of the belt”. He said, “The discipline was appropriate, not excessive…so I learned respect from discipline.” He also revealed how he disciplined his twin daughters by scolding them, which further deepened the controversy. He said, “I can slap them and I’m still upset and they’ll come over two minutes later and crawl into my lap and just hug me. I have to learn to forgive more.” Then, imitating his daughter Lara, he said, “She’s like, ‘No, Daddy. No, Daddy, no, Daddy, no. I’m sorry, Daddy. I’m sorry, Daddy.’ …She couldn’t even muster the courage to bend in front of me so that I could press her buttocks.” He then mentioned his son Andrew and how he had the hardest time beating him because he was “so hard on himself” and had “big crocodile tears coming out of his eyes.”Many netizens called out Mullin for using spanking to discipline her children, while others were angry at her terminology to explain the situation. “Is it just me or does her description sound sexual (“break her butt”),” one user wrote on X. “Does Trump deliberately choose the most unqualified people for his administration?”. asked another. Even Democrats jumped on the trolling train, writing, “He’s bragging about killing his daughter. This is who is now running ICE for Trump.”

‘I loved to fight…’: A history of physical confrontation

Not just one, in another clip from an event he attended with his wife Christy Mullin mma fighter Told viewers how he physically threatened his wife’s boyfriend at school.Mullin said that he did not date because he was focused on getting a scholarship but he knew since the 8th grade that he was going to marry Christy. Thus, when she had boyfriends, he would hang out with the couple and threaten to leave them. He said, “I never drink but I like to fight.” He added, “I just told them that if they didn’t do it, I would put them in the car myself.”This is not the first time Mullin’s propensity for physical altercations and short-tempered personality has surfaced in public. That same year, he challenged Sean O’Brien, the president of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Physical fight during Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing. He told O’Brien, “You want to run your mouth, we can be two consenting adults, we can end it right here.” When Mullin was asked in an interview whether he would have followed through, he said, “I would have jumped on the platform at that point.”

‘I like the David Method…’

During Kyle Thompson’s ‘Undaunted.Life: A Man’s Podcast’ in November 2023, Mullin was questioned about whether Republican senators should engage in such fights and he defended his actions by mentioning that there was a time in history when men used to duel and that was the way to resolve their differences. He said that if people expect him to ignore O’Brien’s comments, he is not a good Christian. He said, “I try to be a good Christian, and I know people say you have to turn the other cheek and I like the David Method. I wouldn’t start it, but I would do everything I can to finish it.” “Maybe I’ll lose, who knows, but I guarantee you, you’ll know you were in a fight.”Recently on March 18, 2026, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, rand paul Confronted Mullin during nomination hearing. They questioned Mullin over his comments on the injuries he sustained in the November 2017 attack, when he was attacked by his neighbors and suffered six broken ribs. Paul played clips of Mullin’s past comments and questioned whether a person with such a “temperament” is suitable to lead DHS. Mullin stood his ground and said he “understood” the attack but did not “endorse” it. Paul further asked him if he believed that political disputes could also be resolved through violence. Mullin maintained his stance that as Secretary of DHS, he is going to bring “peace of mind and security” to America. The owner of his family’s plumbing business and a cattle rancher, Mullin ran for and won election to Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District in 2011. He worked briefly as a professional mixed martial arts fighter and won three professional bouts between 2006 and 2007. While Noem was controversially nicknamed ‘ICE Barbie’ she may have come with her own campaign baggage, it looks like Trump still has his hands full with a new secretary who’s willing to exchange a vest for a pair of gloves. It remains to be seen whether this will help Trump’s campaign or hinder its success.

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Injury or routine visit? Why is Mumbai Indians star Jasprit Bumrah in BCCI CoE ahead of IPL 2026?

Speculations over the fitness of India’s premier strike bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, came to an end today as details about his recent visit to the BCCI Center of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru emerged. Despite initial fears of a fresh injury just days before Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener, it has been confirmed that the fast bowler’s presence at the facility is part of a carefully calibrated workload management programme.

The visuals of Bumrah checking in at the COE instead of joining Mumbai Indians’ pre-season camp at the Wankhede Stadium had created a stir on social media. However, it has been clarified that this visit is a proactive measure rather than a reactive one.

According to ESPN Cricinfo, the BCCI medical team has prepared a specific strength and conditioning block for Bumrah in the COE. The primary objective is to ensure he remains at peak fitness for England’s high-risk white-ball tour of India in July, which includes five T20Is and three ODIs.

Importantly for Mumbai Indians fans, the 32-year-old has continued his bowling practice in Bengaluru and has not been sidelined with skill work. The report adds that he is expected to join the Hardik Pandya-led squad in the coming days, which will leave him firmly in line for Mumbai’s first home match against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29.

The caution from the BCCI medical staff is due to Bumrah’s consistent schedule in the last quarter. He was the undisputed leader of India’s victorious 2026 T20 World Cup campaign earlier this month, where he finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets. His Masterclass in the final against New Zealand in AhmedabadReturning figures of 4 for 15 remains the gold standard for T20 bowling, but such high-intensity variations require a period of scientific recovery.

Since returning from back surgery in 2025, the BCCI has taken Bumrah’s workload carefully, often removing him from non-essential duties to maintain his longevity. Their 2025-2026 schedule sees them handling a heavy workload in the home Test series against the West Indies and South Africa ahead of the month-long World Cup.

For Mumbai Indians, Bumrah is the tactical pivot around which their bowling unit revolves. Last season, despite the team’s inconsistent results, he remained a statistical anomaly, taking 18 wickets in 12 matches with an economy rate of 6.67.

With the 2026 IPL season following the high-scoring T20 World Cup in India, his ability to perform in the death overs on the batting-friendly Wankhede track is indispensable.

Bumrah’s arrival in the MI camp will provide a significant psychological boost to the team looking to regain its dominance. After being eliminated in the first playoff match last year, Mumbai Indians are looking to come out with a better performance.

Bumrah will join a good bowling unit, which also has the likes of Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar and Mitchell Santner among others.

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Sonia Gandhi in hospital: Doctors say the condition of the veteran Congress leader is stable. india news

Sonia Gandhi in hospital: Doctors say veteran Congress leader's condition is stable
Sonia Gandhi (file photo)

New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s condition is stable and under observation, doctors said on Wednesday. The veteran politician was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday after feeling unwell due to weather change.The hospital further said that tests are being conducted to rule out possible infection. It also said that antibiotics were given as part of the treatment.Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said, “Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital at 10.22 pm on Tuesday. Her condition is stable. Doctors are conducting further tests to check for possible infection in the stomach and urinary tract. A team of doctors is closely monitoring her condition and she has been given antibiotics.”The veteran leader was also admitted in June last year due to stomach related problems. He was kept under observation in the gastro department of the hospital.Earlier this month, on June 7, Gandhi was admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

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मुजफ्फरनगर में श्वेता कौशिक का भव्य अभिनंदन समारोह: भाजपा जिला उपाध्यक्ष बनने पर ब्राह्मण समाज ने दी बधाई

मुजफ्फरनगर राजनीतिक सरगर्मियों के बीच भाजपा संगठन में उस समय एक नई ऊर्जा देखने को मिली, जब वरिष्ठ ब्राह्मण नेता एवं राष्ट्रीय लोकदल के प्रदेश महासचिव पंडित उमादत्त शर्मा के भाजपा जिला उपाध्यक्ष बनाये जाने पर श्वेता कौशिक का भव्य अभिनंदन समारोह आयोजित किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम में जिले के कई गणमान्य नागरिकों, समाजसेवियों, कुलपतियों एवं ब्राह्मण समाज के गणमान्य लोगों की प्रभावशाली उपस्थिति ने कार्यक्रम को एक बड़े सामाजिक-राजनीतिक संदेश का रूप दे दिया.

श्वेता कौशिक के सम्मान में आयोजित यह समारोह महज एक औपचारिक अभिनंदन कार्यक्रम नहीं था, बल्कि यह जिले की बदलती राजनीतिक दिशा और संगठनात्मक ताकत का प्रतीक बनकर उभरा. उपस्थित लोगों ने उनका माला पहनाकर एवं स्मृति चिन्ह भेंट कर जोरदार स्वागत किया तथा उनके उज्ज्वल राजनीतिक भविष्य की कामना की।


ब्राह्मण समाज ने दिखाई एकजुटता, सम्मान समारोह बना राजनीतिक संदेश का मंच

कार्यक्रम के दौरान ब्राह्मण समाज की उल्लेखनीय भागीदारी से साफ संकेत मिला कि समाज अपने प्रतिनिधित्व के प्रति सजग है और संगठन में सक्रिय भूमिका निभाने वाले नेताओं के साथ मजबूती से खड़ा है। समारोह में महिलाओं की सक्रिय उपस्थिति ने कार्यक्रम को और अधिक प्रभावशाली बना दिया।

समाज के वरिष्ठ लोगों ने अपने संबोधन में कहा कि आज के समय में राजनीतिक नेतृत्व में महिलाओं की बढ़ती भागीदारी लोकतंत्र की मजबूती का प्रतीक है. श्वेता कौशिक जैसी शिक्षित एवं सक्रिय महिला नेता संगठन को नई दिशा देने की क्षमता रखती हैं।


श्वेता कौशिक ने शीर्ष नेतृत्व के प्रति आभार व्यक्त करते हुए संगठन को मजबूत करने का संकल्प दोहराया।

अभिनंदन समारोह के दौरान श्वेता कौशिक ने बीजेपी शीर्ष नेतृत्व का आभार जताया और कहा कि उन्हें जो जिम्मेदारी दी गई है, वह सिर्फ एक पद नहीं बल्कि संगठन के प्रति समर्पण का अवसर है. उन्होंने आश्वासन दिया कि वह जमीनी स्तर पर संगठन को मजबूत करने के लिए पूरे समर्पण और प्रतिबद्धता के साथ काम करेंगी।

उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि वह जिला अध्यक्ष सुधीर सैनी के निर्देशन में काम करते हुए संगठन की योजनाओं को समाज के अंतिम व्यक्ति तक पहुंचाने का प्रयास करेंगी. उनके वक्तव्य में संगठनात्मक अनुशासन और कार्यशैली के प्रति स्पष्ट प्रतिबद्धता दिखी।


महिला नेतृत्व को नई पहचान

जिला उपाध्यक्ष पद पर श्वेता कौशिक की नियुक्ति को महिला नेतृत्व के लिए प्रेरणादायक कदम माना जा रहा है। राजनीतिक विश्लेषकों का मानना ​​है कि ऐसी नियुक्तियां संगठन में संतुलित प्रतिनिधित्व सुनिश्चित करती हैं और समाज के विभिन्न वर्गों को जोड़ने का काम करती हैं।

महिलाओं की बढ़ती भागीदारी न केवल संगठन को नई सोच देती है बल्कि सामाजिक परिवर्तन की दिशा में भी सकारात्मक प्रभाव डालती है। इस मौके पर मौजूद महिलाओं ने भी उनके नेतृत्व पर भरोसा जताया और कहा कि वह मजबूती से समाज की आवाज को आगे बढ़ाएंगी.


राजनीतिक विरासत और सामाजिक सक्रियता ने मजबूत पहचान का आधार तैयार किया

कार्यक्रम के आयोजक पंडित उमादत्त शर्मा ने अपने संबोधन में श्वेता कौशिक को एक मेहनती, जुझारू और समर्पित महिला नेता बताया और कहा कि उनका राजनीतिक अनुभव और पारिवारिक पृष्ठभूमि संगठन के लिए बड़ी ताकत साबित होगी।

उन्होंने बताया कि श्वेता कौशिक एक ताकतवर राजनीतिक परिवार से हैं. उनके पिता पूर्व चेयरमैन सुभाष चंद शर्मा जिले की राजनीति में एक प्रभावशाली व्यक्ति रहे हैं और उन्होंने राज्य और राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर भाजपा संगठन में महत्वपूर्ण जिम्मेदारियां निभाई हैं।

यह राजनीतिक विरासत श्वेता कौशिक के व्यक्तित्व को और अधिक प्रभावशाली बनाती है और संगठन के भीतर उनकी स्वीकार्यता को मजबूत करती है।


कानूनी क्षेत्र से संबंधित पारिवारिक पृष्ठभूमि से प्राप्त नेतृत्व क्षमता की ताकत

समारोह में यह भी बताया गया कि उनके पति शलभ कौशिक एक प्रतिष्ठित अधिवक्ता हैं, जो सामाजिक एवं कानूनी मामलों में सक्रिय भूमिका निभाते रहे हैं। परिवार के इस सहयोग ने उनके राजनीतिक सफर को मजबूत आधार प्रदान किया है।

विशेषज्ञों का मानना ​​है कि सामाजिक, राजनीतिक और कानूनी समझ का यह संतुलन उन्हें संगठनात्मक जिम्मेदारियों के निर्वहन में विशेष सहायता प्रदान करेगा।


संगठन बनने से नई गति मिलेगी

कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित वक्ताओं ने विश्वास व्यक्त किया कि श्वेता कौशिक की सक्रिय कार्यशैली संगठन को नई दिशा देगी। उन्होंने कहा कि जिले में संगठन को मजबूत करने के लिए जमीनी स्तर पर काम करने वाले नेतृत्व की जरूरत थी, जिसे अब नई ऊर्जा मिली है.

समारोह के दौरान कई वक्ताओं ने यह भी कहा कि आने वाले समय में संगठनात्मक विस्तार और जनसंपर्क अभियान में उनकी भूमिका अहम होने वाली है.


जिले के गणमान्य लोगों की उपस्थिति ने कार्यक्रम को ऐतिहासिक बना दिया.

इस अवसर पर बीना शर्मा, रीता शर्मा, सुनील शर्मा, पूनम शर्मा, वंशिका वशिष्ठ, ब्रह्मप्रकाश शर्मा, शलभ कौशिक एडवोकेट, दीपक कृष्णात्रेय, सुभाष शर्मा, उपेन्द्र कौशिक, हिमांशू कौशिक (सभा अध्यक्ष), सुदेश शर्मा एवं जिला पंचायत सदस्य हरीश त्यागी सहित अनेक गणमान्य नागरिक उपस्थित थे।

इन सभी ने श्वेता कौशिक को शुभकामनाएं दीं और संगठनात्मक दायित्वों के सफल निर्वहन की आशा व्यक्त की।


ब्राह्मण समाज की सक्रिय भागीदारी से राजनीतिक समीकरणों में बदलाव के संकेत

समारोह में ब्राह्मण समाज की एकजुटता ने स्थानीय राजनीति में संभावित बदलाव का भी संकेत दिया. समाज के वरिष्ठ लोगों ने कहा कि प्रतिनिधित्व की ताकत से सामाजिक संतुलन बना रहता है और संगठन की स्वीकार्यता बढ़ती है.

विश्लेषकों का मानना ​​है कि ऐसे कार्यक्रम स्थानीय स्तर पर राजनीतिक संदेश पहुंचाने और संगठन में विश्वास मजबूत करने में अहम भूमिका निभाते हैं.


नियुक्ति से कार्यकर्ताओं में उत्साह

इस नियुक्ति को लेकर कार्यकर्ताओं में विशेष उत्साह देखा गया. कई कार्यकर्ताओं ने कहा कि संगठन में सक्रिय और जमीनी स्तर का नेतृत्व होने से कार्यकर्ताओं का मनोबल बढ़ता है और भविष्य की रणनीतियों को बेहतर तरीके से लागू करने में मदद मिलती है।

उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि आने वाले समय में जिले की राजनीतिक गतिविधियों में सकारात्मक बदलाव देखने को मिल सकता है.


मुजफ्फरनगर की राजनीति में जिला उपाध्यक्ष पद पर श्वेता कौशिक का चयन महज एक संगठनात्मक नियुक्ति नहीं माना जा रहा है, बल्कि इसे सामाजिक प्रतिनिधित्व, महिला नेतृत्व सशक्तिकरण और संगठनात्मक विस्तार की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम के रूप में देखा जा रहा है। अभिनंदन समारोह में समाज के जनसमर्थन और भागीदारी से साफ संकेत मिल रहा है कि आने वाले समय में उनका नेतृत्व जिले की राजनीतिक गतिविधियों को नई दिशा देने में प्रभावशाली भूमिका निभा सकता है।

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Dhurandhar 2: ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’: How a doctor from Ludhiana made a cameo after treating Arjun Rampal on the sets because of Ranveer Singh

'Dhurandhar The Revenge': How Ranveer Singh led a Ludhiana doctor to make a cameo after treating Arjun Rampal on the sets
Dr. Sunny Ashok, a doctor from Ludhiana, made an unexpected debut in Bollywood with Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. Dr. Ashok was initially called to treat Arjun Rampal’s injury on the set, but his natural behavior impressed the crew. Ranveer Singh personally invited her to act in a brief but memorable scene during the climax of the film, which depicted a heart-touching real-life encounter in the midst of blockbuster success.

Whereas Ranveer SinghAs spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is breaking global box office records, a poignant real-life story emerges from its Punjab schedule. Dr. Sunny Ashok, a government medical officer from Ludhiana, unexpectedly makes his Bollywood debut in the high-stakes climax of the film after a chance encounter with the superstar. Originally called to the set for treatment Arjun Rampal For a head injury sustained during a difficult railway chase sequence, Dr. Ashok’s professionalism impressed the crew so much that Ranveer Singh personally invited him to appear in front of the camera.Dhurandhar 2 Movie Review

Doctor remembered Arjun Rampal’s injury on the set

Dr. Sunny Ashok, who works at a government health facility in Kalakh village, was called to the sets of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ on July 8, 2025, after Arjun Rampal suffered a head injury during a shoot. The film was being shot at various locations in Punjab including Ludhiana and Shahnewal airports. The actor, who played ISI agent Major Iqbal in the film, was injured while filming a high-intensity chase scene on a railway track.Speaking to The Tribune, Dr Ashok said, “There was panic as it looked like Arjun would need scans and hospitalisation. However, the injury was not serious. I checked his reaction. Everyone was happy that he was fine.”

A sudden meeting with Ranveer Singh changed everything

A few days later, on July 11, the doctor was once again called to the sets during a shooting at Shahnewal Airport. This time this meeting with Ranveer Singh became memorable. Recalling that moment, Dr Ashok shared, “I asked Ranveer for a photo, upon which he placed his hand on my shoulder and said, ‘Bro, why just a photo? We will take you to the film,’ I thought he was joking.”Director Aditya Dhar immediately approved the idea and informed Dr. Ashok about a scene on the spot. This sequence was part of the climax of ‘Dhurandhar 2’, where Ranveer Singh’s character needs medical care. “This is my scene in the movie, although it’s a split second,” the doctor revealed.Dr. Ashok further told that this scene was completed in a single take. He said, “Dhar congratulated me for behaving naturally and said that I never looked at the camera and behaved exactly like a doctor does when he sees an injured Indian hero coming off the plane.” He also praised the team and said, “All the film crew—and especially Ranveer and Arjun Rampal—were very hands-on and friendly.”

More about ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has crossed the Rs 800 crore mark globally in the first five days of its release. The film has grossed over Rs 519 crore in India. It will soon join the Rs 1000 crore club. It stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Rakesh Bedi. The star cast also includes Mustafa Ahmed, Danish Pandor, Gaurav Gera, Mohit Malik and Danish Iqbal. It was released in theaters on 19 March 2026.

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