UAE launches world’s first ultra-fast U6GHz internet network/Representative image

The United Arab Emirates has taken a major step forward in internet technology by launching the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network. The announcement was made during the SAMENA Council Leaders Summit 2026 led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).Simply put, this new network is designed to make Internet connections faster, smoother, and more reliable, especially as more people use data-heavy apps and services.

What is U6GHz?

The U6GHz band, which operates between 6425–7125 MHz, is often called the “golden spectrum” because it provides both strong coverage and high speeds. It sits in a range that can handle large amounts of data without slowing down.With this network, users can see speeds of up to 10Gbps for download and 1Gbps for upload under the advanced 5G technology. This means faster downloads, easier streaming, and better performance for apps that rely on real-time data, including apps powered by artificial intelligence.The new system is also expected to play a role in future 6G technology, making it a significant step forward rather than just a short-term upgrade.

why it matters

As more services go online and technologies like AI advance, the demand for faster and more stable internet is increasing. The U6GHz network is meant to handle this demand, providing low-latency and high-speed connectivity for both everyday use and advanced digital applications.The rollout is supported by global technology companies such as Huawei, Nokia and GSMA, as well as UAE telecom operators du and eend.There has been progress in development in the last few years. U6GHz spectrum was allocated for mobile services in 2024, followed by field trials in 2025, achieving speeds of up to 10Gbps. In 2026, the network has now gone into commercial deployment.

New Delhi: Assam is all set to vote for 126 assembly seats on Thursday (April 9). This contest has emerged as a direct fight between the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress in the state. Sarma is aiming for a third consecutive victory for the BJP-led alliance, while the Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress is attempting to regroup and convert anti-incumbency unrest into its electoral advantage.In the 126-member Assembly, where 64 seats mark the majority line, the outcome is likely to be determined not by a single wave, but by a host of issues in the state.See complete coverage of Assembly Elections 2026Here are the top 5 factors that could influence the decision on May 4 in Assam:1. Delimitation Domino EffectThis time the assembly election is the first after the 2023 delimitation which has redrawn the constituency boundaries based on the 2001 census. The delimitation process has reshaped constituencies and reduced minority-dominated seats from about 35 to 23. This shift has strengthened indigenous and tribal influence, benefiting the BJP, which is relying on identity politics, welfare schemes and governance delivery. In areas like Barak Valley, mergers and reclassification of constituencies have forced political stalwarts to shift ground, destabilizing long-standing vote-bank calculations that traditionally favored the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front. So, this election is not being fought on the old map, and that alone changes the arithmetic.

2. ‘Infiltration’ storyOn top of this there is the debate over the permanent identity of Assam, which has now been rescheduled for 2026. The twin issues of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) remain central, though no longer in the form of mass protests. Instead, they have become absorbed in competing political narratives. The BJP has framed its position as a defense of indigenous identity and land, heightened by controversial eviction drives in districts such as Darrang and Nagaon. On the other hand, the opposition has accused the government of weaponizing these issues for polarization. 3. ‘Orunodoi’ Economy BJP’s ‘double engine’ governance relies heavily on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).Fighting against anti-incumbency, Himanta Sarma’s election strategy largely hinges on welfare delivery, especially this time through his flagship Orunodoi scheme. With over 26 lakh women beneficiaries receiving monthly financial assistance, the scheme has helped build a loyal base of what the party calls ‘Shramarthi’ voters. Initiatives like Atmanirbhar Assam have further strengthened this reach. On the other hand, the Congress and the ruling parties are focusing on the “cost” of these schemes, pointing to the state’s rising debt and “paper leak” scams in recruitment as evidence that welfare is being used to hide the lack of sustainable job creation.4. Tribal and tea garden swingBeyond the statewide narrative are decisive swing areas. Tea tribes, spread across about 35 to 40 constituencies, remain one of the most influential but fluid voter groups. Both sides have invested heavily in outreach here, but there is no guarantee of uniform consolidation. Similarly, after delimitation the political importance of Bodoland Territorial Area has increased and its seats have increased from 11 to 15. The BJP’s alliance with the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) is being projected as a sign of stability coupled with the peace deal with the Bodo groups. Still, as in past elections, changes in these areas could swing many seats in one direction. 5. Fragmented oppositionThe arithmetic of “anti-BJP” votes will be the final decision. At present, the anti-BJP space is divided between the Congress, AIUDF, Raijor Dal and Assam Jatiya Parishad. Whether this will ultimately benefit Assam remains to be seen. Vote fragmentation had worked in the BJP’s favor in 2021 when the ruling alliance secured 75 seats. For Gaurav Gogoi, the election is as much about leadership as it is about arithmetic and about presenting a united Congress front at a time when many party leaders had defected to the BJP ahead of the elections. For Himanta Biswa Sarma, the strategy is to keep the opposition divided while consolidating gains in all areas.As Assam goes to the polls tomorrow, this election can in many ways be seen as a referendum on whether the BJP’s mix of identity politics, welfare expansion and strong leadership has become the state’s dominant political model, or whether there is room for a revival of opposition-led politics. Assam will decide tomorrow what matters most to it. We will know the decision on May 4.

मुजफ्फरनगर विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस के अवसर पर स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता को बढ़ावा देने के उद्देश्य से जिला रेड क्रॉस सोसायटी द्वारा जानसठ रोड स्थित पब्लिक स्कूल में एक प्रभावशाली सेमिनार का आयोजन किया गया। विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस संगोष्ठी मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी मो डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया उपस्थित थे, जबकि कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता एसडी कॉलेज प्राचार्य ने की नीलम महाना इसे करें। कार्यक्रम का संचालन ज्योति वर्मा ने किया।

इस सेमिनार का आयोजन जिलाधिकारी एवं अध्यक्ष जिला रेडक्रास सोसायटी द्वारा किया गया। उमेश मिश्रा के मार्गदर्शन में आयोजित किया गया, जिसमें विद्यार्थियों एवं शिक्षकों को स्वास्थ्य एवं विज्ञान से संबंधित महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी दी गयी।

विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस सेमिनार में विज्ञान आधारित चिकित्सा पर जोर मुजफ्फरनगर

विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस की थीम “स्वास्थ्य के लिए एकजुट हों और विज्ञान के साथ खड़े हों” इस पर बोलते हुए डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया ने कहा कि पिछले दो दशकों में विज्ञान के क्षेत्र में हुए नवाचारों ने आधुनिक चिकित्सा को एक नई दिशा दी है। उन्होंने कहा कि आज टेक्नोलॉजी की मदद से गंभीर बीमारियों की पहचान और इलाज पहले से ज्यादा कारगर हो गया है.

उन्होंने कहा कि विज्ञान न केवल मनुष्यों के लिए बल्कि पशु-पक्षियों और पर्यावरण सहित संपूर्ण जीव जगत के स्वास्थ्य संरक्षण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है।

डिजिटल जानकारी उपयोगी है, लेकिन इलाज हमेशा किसी विशेषज्ञ से ही कराएं।

डॉ. तेवतिया ने विद्यार्थियों और अभिभावकों को संबोधित करते हुए कहा कि मोबाइल और इंटरनेट से स्वास्थ्य संबंधी जानकारी लेना उपयोगी हो सकता है, लेकिन इलाज के लिए हमेशा प्रशिक्षित डॉक्टर की सलाह लेना जरूरी है। उन्होंने जागरूकता और सही चिकित्सीय सलाह के संतुलन को आधुनिक समाज की जरूरत बताया.

कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत मां शारदे के समक्ष दीप प्रज्ज्वलित कर की गई, जिससे वातावरण में सकारात्मकता और प्रेरणा का संदेश मिला।

डॉ. अशोक अरोड़ा ने रेडक्रॉस की भूमिका पर विस्तार से जानकारी दी

जिला रेडक्रॉस सोसायटी अध्यक्ष डॉ. अशोक अरोड़ा अपने संबोधन में उन्होंने कहा कि विज्ञान की मदद से भारत पोलियो उन्मूलन के बड़े लक्ष्य को हासिल करने में सफल रहा है. उन्होंने कहा कि भले ही दुनिया के कुछ देशों में पोलियो अभी भी मौजूद है, लेकिन भारत में स्थिति नियंत्रण में है और सतर्कता बनाए रखना जरूरी है.

उन्होंने यह भी बताया कि रेड क्रॉस सोसाइटी उत्तर प्रदेश के सभी 75 जिलों में सक्रिय रूप से कार्य कर रही है और मुजफ्फरनगर में भी इसकी गतिविधियों को और अधिक संगठित और विस्तारित किया जा रहा है।

मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर भी दिया खास संदेश

सेमिनार में मनोवैज्ञानिक मनोज पांडे उन्होंने मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के महत्व पर प्रकाश डालते हुए कहा कि स्वस्थ समाज के निर्माण के लिए शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य के साथ-साथ मानसिक संतुलन भी उतना ही महत्वपूर्ण है। उन्होंने छात्रों को तनाव प्रबंधन करने और सकारात्मक सोच अपनाने की सलाह दी।

विद्यालय में जूनियर रेडक्रॉस के गठन की घोषणा

कार्यक्रम के दौरान विद्यालय में जूनियर रेडक्रॉस इकाई के गठन की भी घोषणा की गयी. इस पहल का उद्देश्य छात्रों में सामाजिक सेवा, स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता और आपदा राहत के प्रति जिम्मेदारी की भावना विकसित करना है।

कार्यक्रम में संयोजक अंशुमान शर्मा, कोषाध्यक्ष अशोक शर्मा, पब्लिक इमेज संयोजक डा. संजय अग्रवाल, कार्यालय अधीक्षक शिव बहादुर, शिवानी गुप्ता एवं विद्यालय का समस्त स्टाफ उपस्थित रहा।

भविष्य में अन्य स्कूलों में भी जागरूकता कार्यक्रम आयोजित किये जायेंगे।

कार्यक्रम के अंत में प्रधानाचार्या नीलम महाना ने सभी अतिथियों एवं प्रतिभागियों का आभार व्यक्त करते हुए कहा कि निकट भविष्य में रेड क्रॉस सोसायटी द्वारा इसी तरह के स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता कार्यक्रम जिले के अन्य विद्यालयों में भी आयोजित किये जायेंगे, ताकि छात्र-छात्राओं में स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा के प्रति वैज्ञानिक सोच एवं जागरूकता को और अधिक मजबूत किया जा सके।

विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस के अवसर पर आयोजित यह सेमिनार छात्रों के लिए सिर्फ एक औपचारिक कार्यक्रम नहीं बल्कि स्वास्थ्य, विज्ञान और सामाजिक जिम्मेदारी के प्रति जागरूक होने का एक प्रेरक मंच साबित हुआ। जिला रेडक्रॉस सोसायटी की पहल से उम्मीद है कि भविष्य में ऐसे कार्यक्रमों का विस्तार होगा, जो जिले में स्वास्थ्य चेतना को एक नई दिशा देगा।

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. (AP photo)

Former Indian captain and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has emphasized on this Mohammed ShamiUrged the selectors to bring the experienced fast bowler back into the India national setup. Speaking at an event in Kolkata ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash with Lucknow Super Giants, Ganguly made a strong case for Shami’s return, saying the veteran should share the new ball. Jasprit Bumrah.Shami, who is currently representing Lucknow Supergiants after signing for Rs 10 crore from Sunrisers Hyderabad, has made an immediate impact with excellent performances in IPL 2026.On 5 April, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he bowled a remarkable spell of 2/9 in four overs, which included 18 dot balls, and dismissed dangerous openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head early in the innings. Earlier, against Delhi Capitals, he dismissed KL Rahul for a golden duck on the very first ball and finished with figures of 1/28.Ganguly was particularly impressed by Shami’s spell against SRH, describing it as “phenomenal” considering the quality of the opposition.Ganguly said, “He should not bowl anywhere else but at the other end to Jasprit Bumrah. He is that good. We all saw that spell in four overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad the other night, scoring nine runs against two of the best T20 players, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. He was phenomenal.”Domestic form and fitness in focusThe former India captain recalled Shami’s eight wickets and also highlighted his strong domestic performances ranji trophy Semi-final for Bengal.He said, “He had a very good Ranji Trophy season for Bengal. I still remember that semi-final, even though Bengal lost, he took eight wickets. He played a key role in taking the team here. I am very happy that he wants to continue playing in the Ranji Trophy. It is difficult for a fast bowler, but there is nothing better than watching Mohammed Shami play with the new ball.” Despite his consistent good performances in domestic cricket and IPL, Shami is out of the India setup under the chief selector Ajit Agarkar. However, Ganguly believes that the fast bowler still has a lot to offer at the highest level.Ganguly said, “He looks fit and sharp. You get into peak form after bowling consistently. I still believe he should play for India. Hopefully his time comes again because he is so good.”

American journalist Shelley Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kata’ib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed on Tuesday. Their release came after coordinated efforts by Iraqi authorities and US agencies including the State Department and the FBI.Kittelson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad in late March, was freed after about a week in captivity. Officials said efforts are now underway to ensure his safe return from Iraq, as militias reportedly required him to leave the country following his release.