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West Asia War: 348 stranded Indians return from Iran after several weeks of sleepless nights
He was welcomed at the Chennai airport by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and TN BJP President Nainar Nagenthran. Photo by R Ramesh Shankar

Chennai: A total of 348 Indian citizens from different parts Tamil Nadu Those stranded in Iran and its neighboring state for over a month after the war broke out in West Asia, landed in Chennai on a special flight organized by Indian Embassy officials from Armenia.Of the 348 passengers, 327 were Tamils, five were from Puducherry, while 10 were from Kerala. Most of the Tamils ​​were natives of Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and Nagapattinam districts and were working as fishermen in Iran. Union Minister Piyush Goyal and TN BJP President Nainar Nagenthran welcomed them and sent them to their respective cities in special buses.The returnees said they were unsure of their fate until they reached Tamil Nadu.Peter Blasian, 46, from Kanyakumari, said he had barely slept every day for the past month due to frequent explosions nearby. “It’s very difficult to explain how we felt. We had very little hope,” he said. Peter Blasian, along with 22 other people as a team, staffed Kish Island in Bandar Abbas and their primary job was to go out to sea for fishing.Although employers supported them with food after the war-like situation began in Iran, they had to pay from their own pockets to leave their workplace and undertake a dangerous 18-hour journey by bus to the city of Qom, where Indian Embassy officials welcomed them.“From there, the embassy took good care of us with proper food and accommodation and onward travel to Armenia via Julfaar,” he said. Another native of Kanyakumari, Anish Raja, 34, said he had gone to Iran just three months ago and never thought he would have to return home in such a crisis. “We went to Iran to work as fishermen for better income, but now the future looks bleak,” he said.

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ग़ाज़ीपुर में 67 करोड़ रुपये की साइबर ठगी का खुलासा, तीन अंतर्जनपदीय अभियुक्त गिरफ्तार

उत्तर प्रदेश के गाजीपुर जिले में साइबर क्राइम के खिलाफ पुलिस को बड़ी कामयाबी मिली है. साइबर पुलिस ने देशभर में फैले एक बड़े धोखाधड़ी नेटवर्क का भंडाफोड़ कर तीन आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार किया है. यह गिरोह फर्जी बैंक खातों के जरिए करोड़ों रुपये की ठगी करता था. पुलिस जांच में पता चला है कि आरोपी लोगों को लालच देकर उनके नाम से खाते खुलवाते थे और फिर उन खातों से फर्जी रकम इकट्ठा कर उसे क्रिप्टोकरेंसी या डॉलर में बदल कर आगे भेज देते थे. इस मामले में अब तक करीब 67 करोड़ रुपये की धोखाधड़ी सामने आ चुकी है.

फर्जी अकाउंट के जरिए बड़ा नेटवर्क चल रहा था
पुलिस के मुताबिक गिरफ्तार आरोपी ऋषिराज, रोहन कुमार और सचिन सिंह अंतरराज्यीय गिरोह के सदस्य हैं. ये लोग टेलीग्राम पर चलने वाली कथित कंपनी ‘क्राउन पे’ से जुड़े थे. आरोपी लोगों को लालच देकर उनके नाम पर फर्जी बैंक खाते खुलवाते थे और फिर उन्हीं खातों का इस्तेमाल साइबर धोखाधड़ी के लिए पैसे जमा करने के लिए करते थे।

25 राज्यों में फैला था ठगी का जाल
जांच के दौरान पुलिस को आरोपियों के मोबाइल फोन से अहम जानकारी मिली. देशभर के 25 राज्यों में दर्ज 75 से ज्यादा शिकायतों में इनकी संलिप्तता सामने आई है. अब तक 67 करोड़ रुपये की धोखाधड़ी का खुलासा हो चुका है. पूछताछ के दौरान आरोपियों ने बताया कि उनके पास 700 से ज्यादा फर्जी बैंक खाते हैं, जिनका इस्तेमाल इस गैरकानूनी काम के लिए किया जाता था.

लेन-देन क्रिप्टो और डॉलर में किया गया
पुलिस अधीक्षक डॉ. इराज ने बताया कि आरोपी ठगी की रकम को क्रिप्टोकरेंसी और डॉलर में बदल कर दूसरे खातों या विदेश में भेज देते थे. उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि अगर सभी खातों की गहराई से जांच की जाए तो धोखाधड़ी की रकम और भी ज्यादा हो सकती है.

छापेमारी में कई सामान बरामद
पुलिस ने आरोपियों के पास से 19 सिम कार्ड, 12 एटीएम कार्ड, 5 बैंक पासबुक, मोबाइल फोन और अन्य महत्वपूर्ण दस्तावेज बरामद किए हैं. इस सारी सामग्री का इस्तेमाल धोखाधड़ी नेटवर्क को संचालित करने के लिए किया जा रहा था।

जांच जारी, और भी खुलासे होने की संभावना
पुलिस अधीक्षक के निर्देश पर साइबर क्राइम टीम ने सर्विलांस और साक्ष्यों के आधार पर यह कार्रवाई की है. फिलहाल पुलिस इस पूरे नेटवर्क की गहराई से जांच कर रही है और अन्य आरोपियों की तलाश जारी है. अधिकारियों का कहना है कि आने वाले दिनों में इस मामले में और भी बड़े खुलासे हो सकते हैं.

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3,126 petitions to employ H‑1B workers: Outcry over Oracle firing thousands while hiring foreign workers

3,126 petitions to employ H‑1B workers: Outcry over Oracle firing thousands while hiring foreign workers

When thousands of Oracle employees woke up earlier this week to an email telling them they had lost their jobs, many were unaware that the technology company was filing large numbers of applications to hire foreign workers. According to federal data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Oracle submitted approximately 3,126 petitions to employ H‑1B workers in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, of which 436 petitions were filed in 2026 alone.The H‑1B visa program allows employers to hire foreign nationals in specialty occupations such as technology and defense. Companies must petition the US government to demonstrate that they cannot find local candidates with equivalent skills.

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The details of the visa filing sparked controversy. On Blind, a forum for verified professionals, one user described Oracle’s H‑1B petitions as “a slap in the face.” The post said: “If that doesn’t make you angry, maybe you need to read some heartfelt posts on LinkedIn from Oracle employees who are US citizens and have been fired after working at Oracle for years.” Another commenter said: “Look at all the big tech companies, they do massive layoffs and then hire at low wages.”Oracle’s mass layoffs were communicated in an email to employees on Tuesday: “After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, we have decided to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last day of work.” Affected workers were informed that they would be eligible to receive a severance package “subject to the terms and conditions of the severance plan.”The controversy over H‑1B filings comes against a backdrop of similar actions by other big technology companies. Amazon, which announced in January that it would cut 16,000 corporate jobs, filed about 2,675 H‑1B petitions during the same two-year period.MAGA veterans and ‘America First’ supporters say American workers are harmed by companies hiring large numbers of H‑1B workers. The wave of layoffs saw more than 52,000 jobs cut in the first three months of 2026, a significant increase compared to the same period last year, as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes employment patterns.

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Capricorn, Weekly Horoscope, April 05 to April 11, 2026: Caution is advised in taking decisions

Capricorn, Weekly Horoscope, April 05 to April 11, 2026: Caution is advised in taking decisions

Capricorn, this week feels like walking between sun and cloud. You start the week of April 05 with a sensible, stable mood that likes lists, time, and clear results. Saturn, your ruler, pushes you to be practical and a little hard on yourself. This is good, but don’t make it so tight that life starts to seem joyless.Things seem to be managing since 06th and 07th April. Income and expenses can be balanced if you don’t go looking for “one more thing” to buy. Now your words also have weight. With Venus supporting your charisma, you’ll find that people listen more attentively, and your presence feels warmer in the family circle. There is also a homely touch in the air, bringing visitors or unexpected get-togethers. Unexpected guests may arrive and this would not be a bad thing. Blessings come in ordinary clothes.

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Mid week, 08 to 10 April, mood will be bad. The Moon’s influence makes you more sensitive than you’d like to admit, and confidence may waver. You may feel like you need moral support, or even someone to say, “You’re doing okay.” Don’t ignore that need. These are also the days when plans come to an end. Any long trip may be canceled or, if you still travel, the results will not be commensurate with the effort. Keep your expectations moderate and your nature balanced.The week increases again until April 11. You may gain respect, public appreciation, or simply the gratifying feeling that people are taking you seriously. Still, there are illusions in it, like a clear sky with a sudden gust of wind. So yes, enjoy the praise, but judge only after re-watching.love and relationshipsThe initial week will bring improvement in love related matters. If you have become distant from your partner, April 06 and 07 will help you speak more sweetly, without any pressure. Your tone softens and that alone can change the entire mood of the house. Single Capricorns may find someone who responds to them not just by looks but also by their voice and mannerisms. Interesting, no?Care is required in the middle of the week. 08 and 09 April will show irritability and misunderstandings, especially with your spouse. A small comment can be harmful. Don’t try to “win” the argument. Choose peace, even if your ego wants argument. A younger sibling or someone younger in the family may behave in a way that will cause trouble to you. Handle it calmly, like you handle a dripping faucet, firm hand, no drama.April 10 is an emotionally rich day for lovers. Even if the day seems burdensome in other ways, love can feel deep, personal, and honest. Sit without your phone for a while. Talk like you mean it. By April 11th, harmony will return, but you may still feel a little less self-sufficient. Instead of acting like you have to take on everything alone, let your partner support you.Education and careerWork and study proceed in two distinct phases. 05 to 07 April is good for routine tasks, client follow-up and sensible planning. For business owners, April 07 can be especially helpful for sowing the seeds of wealth that pays off later. Think long term. Saturn loves patience and Jupiter’s helpful glance can reward disciplined Capricorns.On April 06, students will get a small gift or help from a classmate or friend. Take it. Don’t let pride hinder your support. Ask doubts early, clear them immediately, and your speed will improve.Then come the days of distraction. 08 April warns students against wasting time in useless activities. This isn’t about scolding you, it’s about paying attention to patterns. An hour of random scrolling can quietly steal an entire evening. Working Capricorn people may feel that the results will not be in their favor on April 10. Don’t panic. Keep your work clean, submit on time, and avoid risky promises.April 11th has brought better momentum. Businessmen may get new orders or inquiries from various sources. Your name can travel even without you. A good day for prestige, meetings and negotiations, provided you don’t be hasty with your words.money and financeThis week asks you to be smart, not dramatic, when it comes to money. On April 06, income can be equal to expenditure if it remains within the limit. You’ll be tempted to make a big move around a home or property, but it might be wise to postpone a major home purchase or property decision for now. Time matters.07 April is the best day for you for investment. It’s like storing dry firewood before the rain. Choose something safe and understandable. Still, the middle of the week is unstable. 08 to 10 April Reflects expenses that exceed income, possible small losses and bad mood. Keep your wallet closed today, especially on 09 April. Not lending money to friends, not buying gadgets to make yourself happy.By April 11, money matters will become stable again, and speculative investments may seem attractive. If you must take a chance, keep it small. Controlled risk is still risk, Capricorn.health and wellbeingThere is a need to pay attention to health in the middle of the week. 07 April warns against excessive exertion. Don’t push your body like it’s a machine. 08th and 09th April indicate low energy, food sensitivities and stress affecting sleep. Eat simple home-cooked food, drink enough water and be careful about what you eat outside. If you have had digestive problems in the past, this is the time when they may flare up.April 10 also calls for caution while traveling. If you’re traveling, go slow. If you’re driving, keep your attention on the road. This day can feel emotionally overwhelming, so grounding habits help. The Moon’s mantra, “Om Shram Shreem Shroom Saha Chandramse Namah” will be suitable for you this week, even if you just chant it for a few minutes before sleeping.By April 11, you will feel strong, but do not ignore signs of fatigue. Rest is part of success, not a break from it.Tip for the week: Postpone big purchases, eat simple meals and rest before making decisions.

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मुजफ्फरनगर: शादी के विवाद ने लिया हिंसक रूप, चरथावल पुलिस ने जानलेवा हमले के आरोप में 8 आरोपियों को किया गिरफ्तार.

मुजफ्फरनगर चरथावल क्षेत्र में कानून व्यवस्था को लेकर एक बार फिर सतर्कता बढ़ा दी गई है – गांव सैदपुर कलां में एक शादी समारोह के दौरान शुरू हुआ मामूली विवाद देखते ही देखते हिंसक झड़प में बदल गया, जिसमें दोनों पक्षों के लोगों ने एक-दूसरे पर लाठी-डंडों से हमला कर दिया.

हालात बिगड़ने पर चरथावल थाना पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और तत्काल कार्रवाई करते हुए आठ आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया, जबकि कुछ अन्य आरोपी भीड़ का फायदा उठाकर भाग निकले. घटना के बाद पूरे गांव में तनाव का माहौल बन गया, जिसे पुलिस की सक्रियता से नियंत्रित कर लिया गया.


वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में की गई कार्रवाई से चरथावल पुलिस की गिरफ्तारी का मामला मजबूत हुआ

यह कार्रवाई मेरठ जोन के अपर पुलिस महानिदेशक और सहारनपुर जोन के पुलिस उपमहानिरीक्षक के निर्देशन में की गई. वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक मुजफ्फरनगर संजय कुमार वर्मा पुलिस अधीक्षक नगर, क्षेत्राधिकारी सदर व थाना प्रभारी चरथावल के पर्यवेक्षण में पुलिस टीम ने सख्ती से पूरी घटना को नियंत्रित किया।

पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक प्राथमिकता मामले को गंभीरता से लेने और तुरंत मौके पर पहुंचकर स्थिति को संभालने की थी, ताकि गांव में किसी भी बड़ी अप्रिय घटना को रोका जा सके.


शादी समारोह में बहस को लेकर विवाद शुरू हो गया

चरथावल पुलिस गिरफ्तारी मामले की शुरुआत गांव सैदपुर कलां में आयोजित एक शादी समारोह से हुई। साहब के बेटे मोहसिन की बहन की शादी के दौरान सलीम के बेटे राशिद और साहब के बीच किसी बात को लेकर विवाद हो गया।

शुरुआत में विवाद मामूली था, लेकिन जल्द ही दोनों पक्षों के समर्थक आमने-सामने आ गए। हालांकि, उस समय गांव के संभ्रांत लोगों ने हस्तक्षेप कर समझौता करा दिया और मामला शांत हो गया.


समझौते के बाद विवाद फिर भड़का, गांव में तनाव बढ़ गया

समझौते के बावजूद दोनों पक्षों के बीच तनाव पूरी तरह ख़त्म नहीं हुआ. 3 अप्रैल को एक बार फिर दोनों पक्ष आमने-सामने आ गए और स्थिति अचानक हिंसक हो गई.

थाना चरथावल पुलिस को सूचना मिली कि गांव सैदपुर कलां में बड़ी मस्जिद के पास दो पक्षों के लोग आपस में गाली-गलौज कर रहे हैं और लाठी-डंडों से हमला कर रहे हैं।

सूचना मिलते ही उपनिरीक्षक परविंद्र पुलिस बल के साथ मौके पर पहुंचे और स्थिति को नियंत्रित करने के प्रयास शुरू कर दिए।


लाठी-डंडों से जानलेवा हमला, कई लोग घायल

चरथावल पुलिस गिरफ्तारी मामले में सामने आया कि दोनों पक्षों के लोग एक दूसरे पर जान से मारने की नियत से हमला कर रहे थे. घटनास्थल पर अफरा-तफरी का माहौल हो गया और आसपास के लोग डर गये.

पुलिस ने तुरंत हस्तक्षेप कर दोनों पक्षों को अलग किया और घायल अनीस पुत्र रज्जाक और उसके भाई नफीस को इलाज के लिए अस्पताल भेजा।

इस त्वरित कार्रवाई से स्थिति बिगड़ने से बच गयी.


प्रथम पक्ष के अभियुक्त की गिरफ्तारी

पुलिस ने प्रथम पक्ष से राशिद पुत्र राशिद, रिहान पुत्र राशिद, साजिद पुत्र राशिद निवासी ग्राम सैदपुर कलां थाना चरथावल तथा मोमीन पुत्र अली मोहम्मद व फिरोज पुत्र कय्यूम निवासीगण मोहल्ला नूरबफान कस्बा चरथावल को आरोपी बनाया।

इनमें से राशिद, रिहान, साजिद और मोमिन को मौके से गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया, जबकि फिरोज अपने साथियों के साथ फरार हो गया.


दूसरे पक्ष के आरोपियों पर भी पुलिस ने की कार्रवाई

चरथावल पुलिस गिरफ्तारी मामले में पुलिस ने कार्रवाई करते हुए दूसरे पक्ष से सादाब पुत्र अनीश, साहब पुत्र मोहसिन, अनीश पुत्र रज्जाक और अलीम पुत्र नफीस निवासीगण ग्राम सैदपुर कलां को गिरफ्तार कर लिया।

इसके अलावा साकिब पुत्र जाकिर निवासी मोहल्ला खाली कुकरा थाना नई मंडी मुजफ्फरनगर भी घटना में शामिल पाया गया, जो मौके से भाग गया।


मौके से 6 लाठियां बरामद, पुलिस ने जुटाए अहम साक्ष्य

पुलिस ने घटना स्थल से छह लाठियां बरामद कीं, जिनका इस्तेमाल मारपीट में किया गया था. इस बरामदगी को मामले की जांच में अहम सबूत माना जा रहा है.

पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि फरार आरोपियों की तलाश में लगातार छापेमारी की जा रही है.


गांव में शांति व्यवस्था बनाए रखने के लिए पुलिस की चौकसी

चरथावल पुलिस गिरफ्तारी मामले के बाद गांव में किसी भी अप्रिय घटना की आशंका को देखते हुए पुलिस ने अतिरिक्त सतर्कता बरती है। इलाके में निगरानी बढ़ा दी गई है और संवेदनशील जगहों पर पुलिस की सक्रियता बढ़ा दी गई है.

स्थानीय प्रशासन ने ग्रामीणों से शांति बनाए रखने की अपील की है.


बीएनएस धाराओं के तहत मामला दर्ज किया गया है

उपनिरीक्षक परविन्द्र की शिकायत के आधार पर चरथावल थाने में मुकदमा अपराध संख्या 52/2026 दर्ज किया गया है. आरोपियों के खिलाफ भारतीय न्याय संहिता (बीएनएस) की धारा 190, 191(1), 109(1), 118(2), 351(3) और 352 के तहत कार्रवाई की जा रही है.

इन धाराओं के तहत जानलेवा हमला, मारपीट और कानून व्यवस्था बिगाड़ने जैसे गंभीर आरोप शामिल हैं.


गिरफ्तार करने वाली पुलिस टीम की अहम भूमिका

चरथावल पुलिस गिरफ्तारी मामले में थाना प्रभारी सत्यनारायण दहिया, उपनिरीक्षक परविन्द्र व चरथावल थाना पुलिस ने संयुक्त कार्रवाई करते हुए आरोपी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया।

वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों ने पुलिस टीम की तत्परता और पेशेवर कार्यशैली की सराहना की है.


शादी समारोहों में बढ़ती विवादों की घटनाएं चिंता का विषय क्यों बनती जा रही हैं?

जानकारों का मानना ​​है कि ग्रामीण इलाकों में शादी समारोह के दौरान अक्सर छोटे-छोटे विवाद बड़े विवाद में तब्दील हो जाते हैं. सामाजिक प्रतिष्ठा, पुरानी प्रतिद्वंद्विता और समूह तनाव ऐसे मामलों को और अधिक गंभीर बना देते हैं।

चरथावल पुलिस गिरफ्तारी मामला भी ऐसी ही स्थितियों का उदाहरण माना जा रहा है, जहां अगर पुलिस समय रहते हस्तक्षेप न करती तो स्थिति और भी गंभीर हो सकती थी।


फरार आरोपियों की तलाश जारी, जल्द गिरफ्तारी की उम्मीद

पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक, फरार आरोपियों की पहचान कर ली गई है और उनकी गिरफ्तारी के प्रयास किए जा रहे हैं. जल्द ही उन्हें हिरासत में लिए जाने की संभावना है.

प्रशासन का कहना है कि किसी भी आरोपी को बख्शा नहीं जाएगा और मामले में सख्त कानूनी कार्रवाई जारी रहेगी.


चरथावल क्षेत्र में एक शादी समारोह के दौरान हुए इस हिंसक विवाद ने एक बार फिर साफ कर दिया है कि छोटे-छोटे विवाद भी गंभीर आपराधिक घटनाओं का रूप ले सकते हैं. पुलिस की त्वरित कार्रवाई से स्थिति तो नियंत्रण में आ गयी, लेकिन अब पूरे इलाके की नजर फरार आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी और आगे की कानूनी प्रक्रिया पर है, ताकि भविष्य में ऐसी घटनाओं की पुनरावृत्ति को रोका जा सके.

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Tamil Nadu Elections: Is there any room for Vijay’s TVK in the DMK-AIADMK duopoly? | india news

Tamil Nadu Elections: Is there any room for Vijay's TVK in the DMK-AIADMK duopoly?

New Delhi: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor Vijay Thalapathy has presented himself as an alternative to the people in the state where politics, for too long, has revolved around the . DMK and this AIADMK.With its ideological differences with the NDA and political tussle with the DMK, the TVK has emerged as a third option for Tamil voters by fielding candidates on all 234 seats.So, will this experiment live up to Vijay’s expectations? Well, there’s a chance for a fight.Why has Vijay got a chance? tamilnadu electionsOver the past few years, the contest has essentially been between the DMK and AIADMK-led fronts. Since 1967, these two parties have governed alternately, keeping other parties in their respective coalitions.However, the upcoming election looks set to turn into a trifecta, as a large section of voters have chosen not to ally with any of the Dravidian parties over the past few years.In the 2016 assembly elections, AIADMK won 134 seats and secured more than 40 percent of the votes. Meanwhile, DMK won 89 seats with 32.1 per cent vote share. This indicates that around 20 per cent of the votes were distributed between the BJP and other parties including the Left.A similar pattern emerged in the 2021 elections also. The AIADMK-BJP alliance got 39.71 percent votes, while the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance got about 45 percent votes.In both elections, about a fifth of the electorate voted for parties outside the two major coalitions. These unaligned votes – roughly equivalent to 15-20 per cent – ​​remain crucial to the emergence of the Third Front.However, this does not mean that this large share of votes will necessarily go in favor of TVK.Will TVK succeed?As part of this strategy, Vijay announced several populist welfare promises for women in his party’s manifesto.Key assurances include cash assistance of Rs 2,500 per month to female heads of households up to the age of 60 years, while Rs 1,000 is currently provided to eligible female heads of households meeting certain socio-economic criteria under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme.Vijay said that women working in state and central governments will not be eligible for the assistance.Other schemes include six free LPG cylinders under the ‘Annapurnani Super Six Scheme’, free bus travel for women in all government buses under the ‘Vetri Payanam Scheme’, assistance of Rs 15,000 per year to mothers or guardians of children to ensure zero dropouts in schools under the ‘Kamarajar Kalvi Uruthi Scheme’, eight grams of gold along with a silk saree for women marrying under the ‘Annan Seer Scheme’ and one gold coin with a child. Ring included. Welcome kit for every newborn baby.

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Meanwhile, Vijay and his party have also reached out to the Christian minority votes. He also introduced himself as Joseph Vijay and made a clarion call to minority voters.Furthermore, TVK has been successful in drawing crowds. In October 2024, TVK attracted over 8 lakh people during its first state conference in Vikravandi. Thousands of people come to Vijay’s rallies to listen to him or get a glimpse of him.The superstar has supporters from every class, gender and age group in different areas of Tamil Nadu. Unlike many film stars, Vijay’s supporters are organized and politically active. In the 2021 local body elections, his “fan club” candidates won 115 of the 169 seats they contested.Their fan clubs have also played the role of foot soldiers on social media and regularly organize blood donation camps, free medical checkups, education assistance drives and disaster relief operations.“TVK’s social media army is the largest in India – not just our claim, but what others are saying after seeing it. You are no longer just a fan on social media; You are the virtual warriors of TVK,” he had said.Yet, Tamil Nadu’s electoral history shows that crowd mobilization does not automatically translate into seat changes.Booth-level organisation, caste arithmetic and coalition mathematics have been playing decisive roles – factors that even popular actors have struggled to master in their first electoral innings.Vijay stardom: boon or curseFilm stars in Tamil Nadu often enjoy almost divine status, with fans performing rituals such as pouring milk on large cut-outs before film releases. Some even have temples dedicated to them throughout the state.Yet, this immense popularity has not always translated into electoral success.Kamal Haasan entered politics with the launch of Makkal Needhi Maiam in February 2018, presenting it as a centrist alternative to both the DMK and AIADMK. However, the party failed to win any seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Haasan contested from Coimbatore South but lost, with the party garnering just over 2.6 per cent of the total vote share.

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Rajinikanth had also generated huge excitement by announcing plans to launch a political party and contest all 234 assembly seats. But he later reversed his decision citing health concerns and decided not to enter active politics.Once, opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami had remarked that “Vijay may be a good actor but not a leader.”Similarly, the TVK founder has also been targeted in the September 27, 2025 tragedy in which 41 people died and many were injured.The CBI is also questioning Vijay in the stampede case, wasting a large part of his time, which could otherwise have been used for pre-poll strategy or campaigning.Furthermore, critics argue that Vijay has no experience in politics. Its heavy reliance on Vijay’s personal charisma raises questions about depth and scalability.The lack of governance experience and second line of leadership increases skepticism among voters, especially in rural areas. Candidate selection, which is largely dependent on newcomers, may also affect electoral credibility. The Central Investigation Agency has interrogated the TVK chief several times.Politically, the impact of the investigation remains unclear. While rival parties have tried to present the stampede as evidence of administrative inexperience, some in Vijay’s supporting base see the investigation as pressure politics – a story that could either erode trust or strengthen sympathy, depending on how the case unfolds closer to voting.How DMK and AIADMK plan to take on TVKTo counter the wastage of votes, both the fronts have expanded their alliance by including more parties. The DMK has included parties like the DMDK, while the NDA includes TTV Dhinakaran’s AMMK.Meanwhile, leaders like Seeman and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) are also in the race to break the ceiling of relevance.NTK’s support largely remains vote share without securing seats. NTK got 6.6% vote share in the 2021 elections, which is more than BJP and Congress. The central question this time is whether that support will ultimately translate into seats.Voting for 234 seats of Tamil Nadu Assembly will be held on April 23 and the counting of votes will take place on May 4.

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IPL 2026, GT vs RR: Shubman Gill misses Gujarat Titans clash against Rajasthan Royals due to injury concern

Shubman Gill missed Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4 due to muscle spasm, leaving the Titans facing an early injury concern. Stand-in captain Rashid Khan confirmed this at the time of the toss and later explained about Gill’s absence.

Under Rashid, 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar came into the playing eleven as a replacement for Kushagra Gill.

“Gill has a little muscle cramp, hopefully he’ll be back soon. KK (Kumar Kushagra) is playing his first game and we’re looking forward to seeing him play,” Rashid said.

IPL 2026, GT vs RR Updates

In 2024, Kushagra appeared in four matches for Delhi Capitals, but had limited opportunities. Gujarat Titans bought him for Rs 65 lakh IPL 2026 Mini-Auction. Kushagra has scored 676 runs in 30 T20 innings at an average of 28.16 and a strike rate of 145.68, including five fifties, with his highest score being 86 not out.

earlier in the day, Hardik Pandya did not even play in Mumbai Indians’ clash against Delhi Capitals. In the first match of Saturday’s double-header at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. With Hardik unavailable due to illness, Suryakumar Yadav was stepping in as captain.

Royals started their campaign with a resounding win over Chennai Super Kings, but still made a few changes to their eleven. Tushar Deshpande and Shubham Dubey came in place of Brijesh Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi.

Playing XI for Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

Gujarat Titans: Kumar Kushagra, Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler (w), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (c), Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

impact player option: Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Joffra Archer, Nandre Berger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.

impact player option: Ravi Bishnoi, Luan-Dre Pretorius, Shubham Dubey, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Singh

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बर्फबारी: कपाट खुलने से पहले केदारनाथ धाम में बर्फबारी, उत्तराखंड में आज तूफान और ओलावृष्टि की चेतावनी

शनिवार को एक बार फिर उत्तराखंड के पहाड़ी जिलों में तेज तूफान और ओलावृष्टि की चेतावनी है। केदारनाथ धाम में कल से बर्फबारी जारी है. धाम के कपाट 22 अप्रैल को खुलने हैं। मौसम विज्ञान केंद्र ने देहरादून समेत टिहरी, उत्तरकाशी, रुद्रप्रयाग, चमोली, बागेश्वर और पिथौरागढ़ जिलों के कुछ हिस्सों में बिजली गिरने और ओलावृष्टि और 60 किलोमीटर प्रति घंटे की रफ्तार से तूफान आने का ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी किया है।


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मौसम वैज्ञानिकों का कहना है कि पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के सक्रिय होने के कारण मौसम में ऐसे बदलाव देखने को मिल रहे हैं. पहाड़ी इलाकों में मौसम बदलने से मैदानी इलाकों के तापमान पर भी असर पड़ेगा. गर्मी से राहत मिलने के आसार हैं.

ये भी पढ़ें…देहरादून: कैबिनेट विस्तार के बाद अब जिम्मेदारी का बंटवारा शुरू, 14 वरिष्ठ नेताओं को दी गई जिम्मेदारी; आदेश जारी

आने वाले दिनों की बात करें तो 9 अप्रैल तक पूरे प्रदेश में मौसम का मिजाज बदला रहने के आसार हैं. वहीं, शुक्रवार को भी बादल छाए रहने और हवा चलने से मैदानी इलाकों में तापमान सामान्य रहा, जबकि पहाड़ी इलाकों में तापमान सामान्य से नीचे दर्ज किया गया.

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Iran: Is Donald Trump’s triumphalist tone on Iran holding up to a reality check?

क्या ईरान पर डोनाल्ड ट्रम्प का विजयी स्वर वास्तविकता की जाँच का सामना कर रहा है?“We have defeated and completely destroyed Iran,” Trump declared in his first live address to Americans on the war on Wednesday. “They have been destroyed militarily and economically and in every way,” he said. Trump also said that Iran’s “radar has been 100% destroyed” and claimed, “As a military force we are invincible.”But those sweeping claims were quickly challenged by events on the ground.

Two plane incidents crippled the triumphant tone

An American fighter plane was shot down in Iran on Friday in the first such incident since the war began. One crew member was rescued, while another went missing, prompting a US search and rescue operation.In a separate incident, Iranian state media claimed that a US A-10 attack plane crashed in the Persian Gulf after being hit by Iranian security forces. News agency AP quoted a US official speaking on condition of anonymity as saying it was not clear whether the plane had crashed or was shot down.The developments come just days after Trump said Iran has “no anti-aircraft equipment,” making the incidents particularly damaging to his effort to project total military dominance.Trump did not appear publicly on Friday as battlefield setbacks cast doubt on his earlier triumphant characterization of the war.

Trump decides to launch ‘America alone’ into conflict

Trump’s trademark political style – built on certainty, individual authority and unilateral action – is clashing with the unpredictability of war.Trump’s decision to enter war with Israel, without consulting Congress or key allies, has left Washington increasingly isolated.Julian Zelizer, a Princeton University historian, summarized the dilemma in comments to the AP, saying, “You can be the most outspoken, aggressive president in the world but you can’t control what happens abroad.”As the war enters its sixth week, these tensions are becoming even more apparent.

As Trump struggles to garner support, allies are pulling back.

Some of America’s traditional allies are now openly distancing themselves from Washington’s decision to go to war.French President Emmanuel Macron said this week that the US “can hardly complain after this about not being supported in an operation they decided to carry out alone.”“This is not our operation,” Macron said.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also refused to get involved in the conflict despite sharp criticism from Trump. Britain and France are instead focusing efforts on helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the fighting ends.Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton, now a critic, said the administration made a “serious mistake” by not building an international coalition before the war.“If you don’t build your coalition before the war, it’s much harder to build it while it’s in it,” Bolton said.Still, Bolton warned European leaders against opposing Trump simply because they are frustrated by his lack of consultation, calling that approach “juvenile and irascible.”

Strait of Hormuz pressure deepens economic decline

Trump is also struggling to contain the broader economic consequences of the conflict.Iran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz, blocking global oil and gas flows, disrupting energy shipments and sending gasoline prices sharply higher in the United States.The war is destabilizing economies around the world as Iran targets Gulf energy infrastructure and tightens its grip on oil and natural gas transit through the strait.Trump has reportedly asked world leaders for help in reopening the vital waterway, but those offers have been rejected. Some allies want the fighting to end before the issue is dealt with, while others are openly critical of the war Trump has chosen to start.

Mediation efforts continue as Iran signals conditional openness

Despite the fighting, diplomatic channels have not been completely closed.Mediators from Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt are still trying to bring Washington and Tehran back to the table. Two regional officials quoted by AP said an agreement to stop the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz was being explored, potentially paving the way for talks in Pakistan.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran “has never refused to go to Islamabad”, but stressed that Iran “wants a decisive and permanent end to the illegal war imposed on us.”He also reiterated that position in a separate social media post.The broader regional picture of the latest developments in the war shows how far the conflict has spread.The United Arab Emirates said its air defenses intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones from Iran on Saturday. Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, reported eight drone attacks in 24 hours, bringing the total to 188 missiles and 453 drones hit since the war began.Debris from the captured drone damaged the exteriors of two buildings in Dubai, including that of Oracle, an American tech firm. There is no report of anyone being injured.Iran has also indicated to increase maritime pressure. Parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf made an indirect threat regarding another major global shipping chokepoint, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Any disruption there would force ships to reroute around southern Africa, making driving costs even higher.

Trump’s pervasive loner style also faces limits domestically

The Iran war reflects a broader pattern in Trump’s presidency: acting first, often alone, and believing that political force can overcome institutional resistance.Trump also said this week that congressional approval was “not necessary” for the White House ballroom project despite the judge’s ruling. He signed an executive order to create a national list of verified eligible voters and restrict mail-in voting, and even made an unprecedented appearance at the Supreme Court as his administration defended an executive order restricting birthright citizenship.But the strategy is also hitting domestic hurdles. The Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariff program, Democrats immediately challenged his voting order, and judges appeared skeptical of his effort to curb birthright citizenship.Trump mocked the limitations of his office in a revelation during an Easter luncheon at the White House.“I’m a king who can’t get a ballroom approved,” he said, drawing laughter from Cabinet members and religious leaders. “I’m doing a lot. But I could do a lot more if I were king.”

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Bagram, Benghazi, and blame: Trump faces reality in the Iran mess

Bagram, Benghazi, and blame: Trump faces reality in the Iran mess

TOI correspondent from Washington: The loss of at least six US aircraft and the uncertain fate of a missing US pilot in the war on Iran has rapidly transformed from a battlefield incident into a decisive political test for President Donald Trump, who has built his brand on ridiculing the foreign policy failures of his predecessors and projecting his image as an invincible leader. The stakes now extend far beyond the recovery of a single airman, as Pentagon officials confirm that a high-risk rescue operation is underway inside hostile Iranian territory. For Trump, who has repeatedly cast himself as America’s past opponent of “weak” leadership, the mission carries symbolic weight that could either validate or disrupt his long-cultivated aura of derring-do and dominance. The growing confrontation with Iran adds heightened urgency to concerns in defense circles about rising US air losses, operational redundancies and sustainability of the campaign. In addition to one F-15E fighter jet and A-10 attack aircraft lost this week, the US also lost an AWACS aircraft and three other F-15s in “friendly fire” in Kuwait. While one of the F-15 pilots shot down by Iran has been rescued, the other is missing. US officials also said the pilot of an A-10 shot down by Iran on Thursday diverted the damaged plane to Kuwaiti airspace before bailing out and was later rescued. Unnamed officials told US media that two US search and rescue helicopters were hit by Iranian fire, wounding their crews. Trump has not commented directly on the incident, although he shared a video of a massive bridge collapse on Friday with the caption: “Iran’s largest bridge has collapsed, never to be used again.” On Saturday morning, he posted, “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to make a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz. Time is running out – 48 hours before all hell will reign over them. Glory be to God!” – Again without mentioning the missing pilot.The test now is whether he can continue to boast of his aura of invincibility or whether it will collapse. For years, Trump has used history as a political weapon. He has regularly referenced the Iran hostage crisis to portray Jimmy Carter as the embodiment of American humiliation, and has often declared that under his leadership such a crisis would have been resolved “in 24 hours.” Similarly, he has ridiculed Joe Biden over America’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling it “the biggest embarrassment in the history of our country”, while calling the abandonment of Bagram Air Base a strategic folly.His criticisms did not spare fellow Republicans either. Trump has repeatedly called the invasion of Iraq under George W. Bush the “worst mistake” in American history, citing flawed intelligence on weapons of mass destruction that his administration is being held responsible for with respect to Iran. He has also ridiculed Barack Obama for failing to enforce his “red line” in Syria and for negotiating the Iran nuclear deal, which Trump calls “one of the worst deals ever.”Against this backdrop, the downed F-15 and missing pilot present a serious vulnerability with critics saying this is exactly the kind of situation Trump has spent a decade saying would never happen under him. Trump’s representatives are holding their breath in the hope that the missing pilot will be rescued rather than captured, while Iran has announced a reward and started searching for him. Despite their beating, Iranians rejoiced over the missing pilot on Friday. Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the US in a post on Twitter, writing, “After defeating Iran 37 times in a row, the brilliant no-strategy war they started has now been downgraded from ‘regime change’ to ‘Hey! Can someone find our pilots? Please?’ Wow! What incredible progress. Absolute genius.”The administration has released limited details about the rescue effort, but officials have indicated that special operations forces, supported by surveillance and electronic warfare resources, are attempting to locate and extract the pilot. Military planners acknowledge that timing is of the essence. The prospect of the pilot being captured and paraded around for publicity purposes raises painful historical parallels – exactly the kind Trump has long used to attack his predecessors.Increasing pressure is the broader trajectory of the conflict. US negotiators acknowledged that while the loss of air assets was greater than anticipated, Iranian defenses had proven more flexible and adaptive. Each additional loss destroys not only operational capability, but also the perception of overwhelming American dominance that Trump has sought to project.That perception was bolstered by what the administration has claimed was a nearly flawless intervention in Venezuela, where U.S. support helped stabilize a puppet government without significant American casualties. The success there emboldened Trump and strengthened his belief that decisive action, coupled with rhetorical toughness, could lead to quick victory without protracted entanglement. However, Iran is proving to be a far more formidable opponent, even if it is suffering losses on a daily basis.For Trump, the rescue operation is more than a military operation; This is a test of credibility. A successful extraction would strengthen their claims to decisive leadership and operational superiority. However, failure could provide critics with a powerful counter-example that would undermine years of political messaging. In a presidency defined by bold claims and sharp contrasts with the past, a pilot’s fate now holds disproportionate importance both on the battlefield and in the court of public opinion.

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