New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Tehran called on the India-led BRICS grouping to play an independent role in “preventing aggression” against Tehran amid the escalating Middle East crisis.This was the second conversation between the two leaders since tensions escalated on February 28.“The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of India, during which they discussed and exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments in the light of the United States and the ongoing military aggression by the Zionist regime against Iran,” the Iranian Embassy in India said in a statement.Referring to India’s rotating chairmanship of BRICS, President Pejakian “called for the grouping to play an independent role in stopping aggression against Iran and safeguarding regional and international peace and stability.”The Iranian president “underscored the dimensions of aggression, unlawful attacks and crimes committed by the Zionist regime and the Zionist regime, stressing that Iran did not initiate the war.” he told PM Modi Referring to the attacks carried out under the administration of US President Donald Trump, it said “the aggressor, without any justification, logic or legal basis, carried out military strikes against Iran during the ongoing nuclear negotiations, resulting in the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, senior military commanders and numerous defenseless civilians, including innocent school children, as well as the targeting of public infrastructure.”Pezeshkian further alleged that the US targeted the school in Minab, calling it one of the most serious civilian casualties in the conflict.“The US targeted the school in Minab from bases located in neighboring countries with military installations, resulting in the tragic martyrdom of 168 innocent school children,” the President said.Pezeshkian also rejected US claims that the military action was aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.He said that in several meetings attended by the Supreme Leader, “the late leader of the Islamic Revolution had strongly opposed nuclear weapons and issued administrative and religious instructions prohibiting any steps towards their development.” He also rejected accusations of portraying Iran as a source of regional instability, instead emphasizing that Israel has “carried out attacks and killings in countries including Lebanon, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, and Qatar under the pretext of maintaining security while fueling unrest.”The Iranian President reiterated his country’s willingness to engage in dialogue with global leaders, including the United Nations, for verification and monitoring of its nuclear program. He described the actions of America and Israel as “extremely inhumane and immoral” and strongly condemned them.Expressing deep concern over the rising tensions, “PM Modi strongly condemned attacks on energy infrastructure, warning that such actions pose a serious threat to global food and energy security as well as agricultural exports,” the President said.Referring to his ongoing discussions with world leaders, the Prime Minister also reiterated that war serves no one’s interests and called on all parties to move swiftly towards dialogue and peace.PM Modi also proposed the creation of a regional security framework involving West Asian countries, which aims to maintain peace and stability through cooperation within the region without external interference.Also read: ‘Condemn attacks on critical infrastructure’: PM Modi speaks to Iran President, says ‘shipping lanes must remain open’Earlier, sharing details of the same conversation on X, PM Modi had said, “Attacks on critical infrastructure in the region are condemned, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains.”He “reiterated the importance of protecting freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and safe.”The Prime Minister also stressed the need to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz and maintain freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf, given their important role in global trade and energy supply.PM Modi also lauded Tehran’s support for Indian citizens, saying he “appreciates Iran’s continued support for the safety of Indian citizens in Iran.” The talks came amid fresh reports of joint US-Israel strikes on Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility. Iranian media said the site was targeted again, although there were no immediate signs of a radioactive leak.Amid growing fears of an energy crisis, India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran with a focus on ensuring uninterrupted flow of energy supplies and security of key shipping routes. The government has indicated that it prefers dialogue and diplomacy rather than engaging in any US-led military effort in the region.

इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग से पहले आस्था और खेल का अनोखा संगम देखने को मिला. इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग के शुरू होने से पहले लखनऊ सुपर जायंट्स की टीम अयोध्या पहुंची, जहां खिलाड़ियों ने भगवान श्री राम का आशीर्वाद लिया. इस दौरान टीम के खिलाड़ियों और सपोर्ट स्टाफ में खास उत्साह देखने को मिला. सभी ने आगामी सीजन में अच्छे प्रदर्शन की कामना की.

20 सदस्यीय टीम ने किया दौरा
टीम के कुल 20 सदस्य अयोध्या पहुंचे थे. सभी ने रामनगरी स्थित राम मंदिर जाकर भगवान श्री राम के दर्शन किये. खिलाड़ियों ने पूरे विधि-विधान से पूजा की और सिर झुकाकर अपनी सफलता के लिए प्रार्थना की. ये पल खिलाड़ियों के लिए खास और यादगार था.

टीम मालिक भी मौजूद थे
इस दौरान खिलाड़ियों के साथ टीम के मालिक संजीव गोयनका भी मौजूद थे. उन्होंने भगवान श्रीराम के दरबार में भी पहुंचकर पूजा-अर्चना की और टीम के बेहतर प्रदर्शन की कामना की. टीम के साथ फ्रेंचाइजी के अन्य सदस्य और सहयोगी स्टाफ भी मौजूद थे.

अयोध्या में उत्साह का माहौल देखा गया
टीम के अयोध्या पहुंचने की खबर मिलते ही वहां उत्साह का माहौल हो गया. खिलाड़ियों को देखने के लिए स्थानीय लोगों व श्रद्धालुओं में उत्सुकता रही. खिलाड़ियों का रामनगरी में श्रद्धा और सम्मान के साथ स्वागत किया गया।

आध्यात्मिक ऊर्जा से आत्मविश्वास बढ़ेगा
आईपीएल जैसे बड़े टूर्नामेंट से पहले इस तरह की धार्मिक यात्रा को टीम के लिए सकारात्मक माना जा रहा है. माना जा रहा है कि आध्यात्मिक ऊर्जा से खिलाड़ियों का आत्मविश्वास बढ़ेगा और वे मैदान पर बेहतर प्रदर्शन कर सकेंगे.

नए सीज़न के लिए टीम तैयार है
लखनऊ सुपर जाइंट्स की टीम अब आईपीएल के नए सीजन के लिए पूरी तरह से तैयार नजर आ रही है. खिलाड़ियों ने भगवान से जीत का आशीर्वाद लेकर अपनी तैयारियों को और मजबूत कर लिया है. अब फैंस को टीम से शानदार प्रदर्शन की उम्मीद है.

गौरतलब है कि पिछले 10 सालों से चार बड़े जिलों में हर साल दुकानें खाली रह जाती थीं. कहीं दुकानों को दूसरी जगह शिफ्ट करने का मसला था तो कहीं कुछ और। इस बार इसके लिए आबकारी विभाग ने पहले ही होमवर्क पूरा कर लिया था। आबकारी आयुक्त अनुराधा पाल ने बताया कि सभी जिलों में पहले से ही तैयारी की जा रही थी.

हर प्रकार की समस्या का समाधान समयबद्ध तरीके से किया गया। इसी का परिणाम है कि सात जिलों में शत-प्रतिशत दुकानों की व्यवस्था हो गयी है. विभाग ने दुकानों को प्राप्त करने का लक्ष्य भी निर्धारित कर दिया है. वित्तीय वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए यह लक्ष्य 2604 करोड़ रुपये निर्धारित किया गया है. वहीं, अगले वित्तीय वर्ष का लक्ष्य 2693 करोड़ रुपये है. चालू वित्तीय वर्ष के लिए कुल राजस्व लक्ष्य 5400 करोड़ रुपये है.

ये भी पढ़ें…उत्तराखंड: चार साल के लंबे इंतजार के बाद कैबिनेट विस्तार, 2027 की रणनीति साफ, मुख्यमंत्री धामी ही एकमात्र चेहरा.

इसमें से 2604 करोड़ रुपये सिर्फ दुकानों से हासिल करने का लक्ष्य है। कमिश्नर अनुराधा पाल ने कहा कि हर साल कार्रवाई में अनियमितताएं देखने को मिलती थीं, लेकिन अब व्यवस्थित व्यवस्था लागू कर दी गई है। इससे राजस्व लक्ष्य में भी बढ़ोतरी देखने को मिलेगी.

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar’s daughter Anaya Bangar has revealed that she has successfully undergone gender-affirmation surgery in Thailand, marking an important step in her personal journey. Sharing the update on social media, Anaya reflected on the emotional process and the support system that helped her through it.

The post, which also included a photo from the hospital, showed Anaya with her father after surgery, a moment she described as very meaningful. He spoke about how challenging this journey was not only for him but for his entire family, as acceptance and understanding developed over time.

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Anaya wrote in the caption, “This journey was not easy not only for me, but also for my family. It took time to understand, accept and stand with me. It was not instant. There were confusion, questions and moments of growth for all of us. But today, standing here, I am filled with nothing but gratitude.”

He also highlighted his father’s role during this phase.

She added, “Having my dad by my side during one of the most important moments of my life means everything. His support didn’t come overnight, but when it came, it was real, unconditional, and strong. This surgery was a big step for me, but having him by my side made it possible. Growth takes time. Love takes time. But when it comes, it’s worth everything. Grateful. Always.”

Anaya Bangar’s transformation journey

Anaya’s journey has taken shape over the years as she has gradually identified herself as a transgender woman. Male at birth and previously known as Aryan, he had previously taken up cricket, following in his father’s footsteps, and featured in age-group setups including the Mumbai Under-16, Pondicherry Under-19 trials and Mumbai Under-23 trials.

His transition becomes more public in 2023 When she started hormone replacement therapy (HRT), she shared parts of the process on social media. Although this brought a sense of personal clarity, it also brought challenges, especially in cricket, where physical changes affected his ability to compete at the same level.

In a recent conversation with India Today partner Manch Lallantop, Anaya spoke openly about the journey, Both the support they received and the difficult moments they faced, including incidents of harassment in the field of sport, were highlighted.

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Two foreign nationals were arrested after reportedly attempting to enter a high-security British naval base that houses Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines, raising fresh security concerns amid rising tensions in the Middle East.Police detained a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman near HM Naval Base Clyde, commonly known as Faslane, on Thursday evening. The base, located near Helensburgh in Scotland, is home to the United Kingdom’s fleet of nuclear submarines, including submarines armed with Trident missiles.Officials said the couple approached the site and asked for entry but were denied entry. They reportedly remained nearby before being arrested on suspicion of suspicious activity. Officials confirmed that they had not breached the security perimeter of the base.

Allegations unclear, investigation ongoing

Police Scotland said both men are due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday. The exact nature of the allegations have not yet been disclosed, with officials citing an ongoing investigation.Security agencies have not confirmed any links to espionage or terrorism, but sources acknowledged increased vigilance in relation to the current geopolitical environment, particularly Iran.A Royal Navy spokesman said the matter was under investigation and declined to comment further.

Strategic importance of Faslane base

Faslane is one of Britain’s most sensitive military installations. It hosts the country’s Vanguard-class submarines, which carry Trident nuclear missiles and form the backbone of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. The base also supports the Astute class attack submarines.Nearby, the Royal Naval Armaments Depot at Coalport stores the UK’s nuclear weapons. The country has maintained a continuous maritime nuclear deterrent since 1969.The base has also been a focal point of anti-nuclear activism for decades. A peace camp, established in the early 1980s, continues to operate out of the facility, holding protests against nuclear weapons and military policy.

is increasing middle east tensions

The incident comes at a time when global tensions have risen following recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation against friendly countries in the region.In a related development, reports have emerged that Iran fired ballistic missiles towards a joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean, although no damage was caused. Meanwhile, citing collective self-defence, the UK has expanded its support for US operations aimed at securing key shipping routes near the Strait of Hormuz.Although investigators have not linked the Faslane incident to the wider conflict, the timing has intensified scrutiny of potential foreign threats on British soil.

Defense Minister -Rajnath Singh Praised the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on Saturday -Pushkar Singh DhamiBecause of his leadership abilities he is called “Dhurandhar Dhami”.Addressing a public meeting here on the completion of four years of the Uttarakhand government, the Defense Minister expressed pride and confidence in the CM Dhami-led government and credited him for the development of the state. He said, “This meeting has been organized on the occasion of completion of four-year tenure of Pushkar Dhami. During the elections, I had told him that under his leadership BJP would win and BJP won a clear majority. I had once said in a meeting, ‘Our Dhami is not ordinary, he is Dhakad Dhami… Now, he should be called Dhurandhar Dhami. Uttarakhand has achieved leading position in the country in many fields.’ Singh also recalled his tenure as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, during which the state of Uttarakhand was formed. The Defense Minister said, “The land of Uttarakhand is the land of gods (Devbhoomi). I have also served as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for 10-12 days. It was during my tenure as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh that Uttarakhand was created. Uttarakhand is the land of faith, spirituality, culture and sages; it is revered as a place of penance.” Furthermore, the Defense Minister reflected on the ongoing tensions in West Asia and said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government aims to resolve it through “dialogue and diplomacy”.“Today the entire world is going through a crisis. This is a matter of concern not only for India but for the entire world. Even today our Prime Minister has said that the solution to the war will not come through war, but through dialogue and diplomacy.” This global problem must be resolved through dialogue and diplomatic efforts.” He praised the Prime Minister’s efforts in dealing with a possible energy or fertilizer crisis, which he said could emerge due to the conflict. “Given the present global crisisIt is possible that like other countries, we too may have to face an energy or fertilizer crisis. However, our Prime Minister, through his charismatic intelligence and foresight, has so far prevented India from getting trapped in this crisis. Uttarakhand should also support the efforts being made by our Prime Minister to resolve this crisis at the global level.”He said, “Our Prime Minister has charismatically raised India’s head in the world. Today, when India speaks on international platforms, the world listens attentively.”

लखनऊ में इस बार ईद-उल-फितर का त्योहार शांति और सौहार्द के साथ मनाया गया. शहर के ऐशबाग ईदगाह में सुबह 10 बजे ईद की नमाज शुरू हुई, जिसमें 50 हजार से ज्यादा लोग शामिल हुए. नमाज के दौरान ईदगाह पूरी तरह भर गया और आसपास के गलियारों में भी लोगों की भीड़ देखी गयी. नमाज के बाद लोगों ने एक दूसरे के गले मिलकर ईद की मुबारकबाद दी और भाईचारे का संदेश दिया.

सुरक्षा के पुख्ता इंतजाम, प्रशासन हाई अलर्ट पर
ईद के मौके पर शहर में सुरक्षा के कड़े इंतजाम किये गये थे. पूरे इलाके में पुलिस का सख्त पहरा था और सड़कों पर भी जवान तैनात थे. प्रशासन ने लखनऊ में हाई अलर्ट घोषित कर दिया था, ताकि किसी तरह की कोई अव्यवस्था न हो. नमाज के दौरान और उसके बाद पुलिस पूरी तरह अलर्ट दिखी।

बड़े नेताओं की मौजूदगी रही खास
इस मौके पर कई बड़े नेता भी ऐशबाग ईदगाह पहुंचे. नमाज के दौरान समाजवादी पार्टी नेता अखिलेश यादव, बीजेपी के राज्यसभा सांसद और पूर्व डिप्टी सीएम दिनेश शर्मा, कांग्रेस प्रदेश अध्यक्ष अजय राय और वरिष्ठ बीजेपी नेता रीता बहुगुणा जोशी भी मौजूद रहीं. सभी नेताओं ने लोगों को ईद की बधाई दी.

नेताओं ने एकता और शांति का संदेश दिया
अखिलेश यादव ने कहा कि कुछ दिन पहले हमने होली पर गले मिलकर त्योहार मनाया था और अब ईद पर भी हम उसी तरह मिल रहे हैं. उन्होंने कहा कि ये हमारी हिंदुस्तानियत है. उन्होंने दुनिया में शांति और चल रहे युद्ध जैसे हालात के खत्म होने की भी कामना की. वहीं, अजय राय और दिनेश शर्मा ने भी एक-दूसरे का नाम लेकर लोगों को ईद की बधाई दी और भाईचारे का संदेश दिया. दिनेश शर्मा ने ऐशबाग ईदगाह और ऐशबाग रामलीला मैदान के बारे में भी जानकारी साझा की.

नमाज के बाद भाईचारे का संदेश गूंजा
नमाज के बाद ईदगाह में खुशी का माहौल देखा गया. लोगों ने एक-दूसरे को गले लगाया और मिठाइयां खिलाकर त्योहार की खुशियां बांटीं। पूरे शहर में शांति और प्रेम का संदेश फैलता नजर आया.

प्रशासन की विशेष व्यवस्था सफल
ईद के मौके पर प्रशासन की ओर से किये गये विशेष इंतजाम सफल रहे. भारी भीड़ के बावजूद कार्यक्रम शांतिपूर्वक संपन्न हुआ और लोगों ने मिलकर त्योहार का लुत्फ उठाया.