New Delhi: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday said the upcoming Census 2027 presents a “historic opportunity” to collect accurate data on all 21 recognized categories of disability and enable targeted policymaking for persons with disabilities. Speaking at the launch of the handbook titled ‘Beyond the Visible: A Handbook on Disability Inclusion for Parliamentarians’, Athawale said the exercise would be the first census to be conducted after the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. He emphasized that better enumeration and disaggregated data will help the government to design effective interventions and ensure better inclusion of persons with disabilities. Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, said, “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016 was a landmark reform, which recognized 21 disabilities, moved from a welfare-based to a rights-based approach and aligned India with the UNCRPD. For the first time, the law explicitly recognized political barriers as a major barrier for persons with disabilities.” The Minister also mentioned key government initiatives such as Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, Unique Disability ID (UDID) portal, skill development programs under PM-DAKSH and health care efforts under Ayushman Bharat, which aim at mainstreaming persons with disabilities. Athawale said the launch of the handbook prepared by the National Center for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and Bajaj Finserv and Tuesday’s roundtable discussion will mainstream the discussion on disability rights and inclusive policymaking in Parliament and outside. NCPEDP Executive Director Arman Ali said the handbook aims to help lawmakers translate legal provisions into actionable policy and overcome barriers faced by persons with disabilities. He said, “This book will help translate the RPWD Act into real legislative action and make inclusion a lived reality in Indian democracy.” Citing the findings of a recent NCPEDP survey, Ali stressed the need for more inclusive health care policies, saying that more than 80 per cent of persons with disabilities do not have health insurance due to high premiums, exclusion from disability-related treatments and denial of coverage. “Under PM Narendra Modi’s vision of inclusive healthcare, schemes like Ayushman Bharat should explicitly include persons with disabilities and provide comprehensive, lifelong support including assistive devices, rehabilitation and disability-specific care. “The government is committed to removing these barriers so that no disabled person has to face huge out-of-pocket expenses,” Ali said. The event also saw a panel discussion on inclusive health coverage and political participation, which was attended by MPs and political leaders including ET Mohammad Bashir, parliamentary member of the Central Advisory Board on Disability, Lok Sabha MP Eatala Rajender, Rajya Sabha MP Fauzia Khan, BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan, BJP youth wing vice president Neha Joshi and NCP (SP) spokesperson Aneesh Gawande.

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के वाराणसी में बीच गंगा नदी में नाव पर इफ्तार पार्टी आयोजित करने का मामला विवादों में घिर गया है. सोमवार को हुई इस घटना का वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर तेजी से वायरल हो रहा है. वीडियो सामने आने के बाद लोगों ने गंगा की पवित्रता पर नाराजगी जताई है. आरोप है कि इफ्तार के दौरान नाव पर चिकन बिरयानी परोसी गई और खाने के बाद बचा हुआ खाना और हड्डियां गंगा नदी में फेंक दी गईं. मामले को लेकर शिकायत भी दर्ज कराई गई है और पुलिस ने जांच शुरू कर दी है. प्रशासन का कहना है कि गंगा की पवित्रता से जुड़ी किसी भी गतिविधि पर सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी.

नाव पर इफ्तार पार्टी का वीडियो हुआ वायरल
जानकारी के मुताबिक, सोमवार को कुछ युवक गंगा नदी के बीच में एक नाव पर इकट्ठा हुए और वहां इफ्तार पार्टी की. इस दौरान कथित तौर पर चिकन बिरयानी परोसी गई. सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहे वीडियो में देखा जा सकता है कि युवक नाव पर बैठकर इफ्तार कर रहे हैं. आरोप है कि खाना खत्म होने के बाद हड्डियां समेत बचा हुआ खाना नदी में फेंक दिया गया. वीडियो सामने आने के बाद कई लोगों ने इसे गंगा की पवित्रता के खिलाफ बताया और नाराजगी जताई. खासकर रमज़ान के दौरान ऐसी घटनाएं धार्मिक भावनाओं का मुद्दा बन गईं.

शिकायत के बाद पुलिस ने जांच शुरू कर दी है
इस मामले को लेकर भारतीय जनता युवा मोर्चा के महानगर अध्यक्ष रजत जयसवाल ने कोतवाली थाने में शिकायत दर्ज कराई है. शिकायत में आरोप लगाया गया है कि एक समुदाय के कुछ युवाओं ने गंगा के बीच नाव पर इफ्तार करते समय मांसाहारी खाना खाया और उसका बचा हुआ खाना नदी में फेंक दिया, जिससे धार्मिक भावनाएं आहत हुईं। शिकायत मिलने के बाद पुलिस ने वायरल वीडियो की जांच शुरू कर दी. जांच के दौरान प्रथम दृष्टया वीडियो सही पाया गया। इसके बाद पुलिस ने वीडियो में दिख रहे युवक की पहचान की.

14 लोगों के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज
कोतवाली एसीपी ध्रुव प्रताप सिंह ने बताया कि इस मामले में 14 लोगों के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज किया गया है. सभी आरोपियों के खिलाफ संबंधित धाराओं के तहत मामला दर्ज कर लिया गया है और जांच आगे बढ़ाई जा रही है. उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि जरूरत पड़ी तो आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर जेल भेजा जायेगा. फिलहाल पुलिस पूरे मामले की जांच कर रही है और घटना से जुड़े सभी पहलुओं पर गौर किया जा रहा है.

नगर निगम ने जताया कड़ा एतराज
घटना को लेकर वाराणसी नगर निगम ने भी कड़ी आपत्ति जताई है. नगर निगम के पीआरओ ने कहा कि इस तरह का कृत्य बेहद आपत्तिजनक है और गंगा की पवित्रता को प्रभावित करता है. उन्होंने कहा कि गंगा की पवित्रता बनाए रखने के लिए नगर निगम के बायलॉज में स्पष्ट नियम बनाए गए हैं। इन नियमों के तहत गंगा घाटों या नदी में कोई भी गतिविधि धार्मिक भावनाओं और स्वच्छता के मानकों को ध्यान में रखते हुए की जानी चाहिए। प्रशासन का कहना है कि भविष्य में ऐसी घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए निगरानी और सख्ती बढ़ाई जाएगी, ताकि गंगा की पवित्रता और लोगों की आस्था को किसी भी तरह से नुकसान न पहुंचे.

us President donald trump On Tuesday he stressed that the US does not need support from its allies as it continues military operations against Iran, declaring that the country is “by far the most powerful country anywhere in the world and they don’t need anyone’s help!”In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that many NATO allies have refused to participate in the US-led military operation. He wrote, “The United States has been informed by the majority of our NATO ‘allies’ that they do not wish to join our military campaign against Iran’s terrorist regime in the Middle East, despite the fact that almost every country strongly agrees with what we are doing, and that Iran cannot be allowed to possess nuclear weapons in any way, shape, or form.”He added, “However, I am not surprised by their actions, because I have always considered NATO, where we spend hundreds of billions of dollars a year defending these same countries – we will defend them, but they will do nothing for us, especially, in our time of need.”The US President also claimed significant military success against Iran. “Fortunately, we have destroyed Iran’s military, their navy is gone, their air force is gone, their anti-aircraft and radar are gone and perhaps, most importantly, their leaders, at almost every level, are gone, never to threaten us, our Middle Eastern allies or the world again!” He said that in view of these developments, America’s dependence on allies is no longer necessary. “Due to the fact that we have had such military success, we no longer ‘need’ or desire the assistance of NATO countries, we never did! Likewise, Japan, Australia or South Korea. In fact, speaking as the President of the United States, by far the most powerful country anywhere in the world, we don’t need anyone’s help!”Trump’s comments come amid apparent strain in Washington’s relations with its allies, after several countries reacted cautiously or rejected his call to deploy warships to escort merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

A senior US counterterrorism official has resigned in protest over the Trump administration’s handling of the war with Iran, becoming the most senior person to break ranks amid rising tensions in the Middle East.National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Joseph “Joe” Kent announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his role, saying he can no longer support a conflict he believes is neither appropriate nor necessary. Kent was appointed to the post by US President Donald Trump in July 2025. He said in a resignation letter posted on his social media account that Iran posed “no imminent threat to our nation.” He said that the United States had entered the war under pressure from “Israel and its powerful American lobby”.The National Counterterrorism Center is the U.S. government’s central hub for analyzing and integrating intelligence related to terrorist threats. As its director, Kent was responsible for coordinating the data and assessments that are meant to inform national security decisions. His departure therefore raises questions about internal disagreements and the importance given to intelligence assessments in the decision to engage militarily with Iran.Kent is a former U.S. Army Warrant Officer and Green Beret with 20 years of military service, including eleven combat deployments. After retiring from the army, he served as a paramilitary officer in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He later entered politics, running unsuccessfully for Congress in Washington State in 2022 and again in 2024.The war between the United States and Iran began on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched major airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites and killing senior Iranian leaders, and Iran responded with missiles and drones against the US. and allied forces in the area.Republicans and the MAGA base claim that Iranian actions threaten US assets and allies in the Middle East, while most Democrats argue that there is no clear evidence of an immediate attack on US interests.In his statements, Kent said he “cannot in good conscience support an ongoing war in Iran,” and reiterated his view that verified threat assessments in the conflict lack a solid basis.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attends ‘Nari Utsav’ in Nirmal Chhaya

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attended the ‘Nari Utsav’ event organized at Nirmal Chhaya Complex, where she paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women in nation building. He said that women through their dedication, selfless service and sense of duty are playing leading roles in all fields and taking the country towards the goal of Developed India 2047.During his visit, the Chief Minister visited the Nirmal Chhaya Complex and reviewed various schemes, services and facilities. She also launched and evaluated several initiatives of the Women and Child Development Department, reiterating the commitment of the Delhi Government to the overall empowerment of women and children.CM Gupta said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, women are scaling new heights – from rural industries to corporate sectors, and from politics to the armed forces – and added that the Delhi government is working in the same direction to make women more empowered and self-reliant.Emphasizing on safety, respect and self-reliance as the three pillars of women empowerment, Gupta said every woman deserves a safe environment, respect in all circumstances and the opportunity to be economically independent.He also announced that the upcoming Delhi Budget to be presented on March 24 will include key initiatives for women and girls. Highlighting the importance of Self Help Groups (SHGs), he said that women in Delhi will be provided employment and entrepreneurship opportunities through small group-based models. She also stressed the need to expand platforms like ‘Mahila Haat’ to help women showcase and sell their products.The Chief Minister said that the government’s focus is not just on launching schemes, but on ensuring their effective implementation so that benefits reach every needy person. He underlined the shared responsibility of the society in ensuring that no one remains hungry, unemployed or neglected.After the program, Gupta conducted a detailed inspection of Nirmal Chhaya Complex. He visited After Care Home for Women, Balika Grih and Bal Niketan to ensure that the residents are getting proper care, safety and facilities. He interacted with the children, distributed bags and essential items and reviewed the arrangements related to safety, nutrition and overall care while issuing necessary instructions to the officials.Rekha Gupta also visited Sankalp Hub, where activities related to women safety, awareness and empowerment were conducted mission power Were displayed. At the SHG-run ‘Mahila Haat’, she reviewed local products and exhibitions, including nutritious millet-based dishes.Interacting with women trained under the WCD-DSEU programme, the Chief Minister appreciated the launch of SHG-run canteens at 10 locations and described it as a strong model for promoting women entrepreneurship.Gupta further inspected the ‘Samarth Anganwadi’, where advanced infrastructure, multidimensional activities and health and wellness services were showcased. She reviewed preventive health checkups, wellness counseling and menstrual hygiene awareness programs for women.During the programme, the Chief Minister launched several key initiatives including a compendium of schemes related to women and children and the WCD newsletter. They also distributed health mix kits to pregnant and lactating mothers, provided incentives to Anganwadi workers and launched the Juvenile Justice Management Information System (JJMIS) portal to improve child-centric service delivery.Under the ‘Give to Gain’ initiative, he called for stronger collaboration between the government and the private sector to increase Anganwadi centers and child care institutions. The initiative will support the installation of sanitary napkin vending machines, infrastructure upgrades, expansion of mobile health services and new programs for women and children along with creating livelihood opportunities for women and self-help groups.The Chief Minister reiterated that the Government is fully committed to empowering women, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for children and upliftment of the weaker sections of the society. He said that when women are empowered, both the society and the nation become stronger and Delhi is moving strongly in that direction.

मार्च माह में चकराता क्षेत्र में हुई बर्फबारी ने मौसम का मिजाज बदल दिया है। सीजन की तीसरी बर्फबारी के बाद ऊंचाई वाले इलाकों में तापमान में गिरावट दर्ज की गई है. सात साल बाद बर्फबारी से एक बार फिर पूरे इलाके का मौसम जनवरी जैसा ठंडा हो गया है.

रविवार देर रात देवबन, खड़ंबा, मुंडाली और मोइला टॉप समेत ऊंचाई वाले इलाकों में चालू सीजन की तीसरी बर्फबारी हुई। हालांकि ज्यादा बर्फबारी नहीं हुई, लेकिन इसके बाद पूरे इलाके में ठंड बढ़ गई है. बर्फ की सफेद चादर के कारण ऊंची पहाड़ियों का नजारा बेहद आकर्षक लग रहा था. इससे पहले 5 मार्च 2019 को मार्च महीने में चकराता की ऊंची पहाड़ियों पर बर्फबारी हुई थी. बर्फबारी से स्थानीय लोगों और पर्यटकों में उत्साह का माहौल है. स्थानीय निवासी बलबीर सिंह, राजेंद्र सिंह और बाबूराम ने बताया कि मार्च में बर्फबारी के कारण चकराता का मौसम लंबे समय तक ठंडा रहने की संभावना है। साथ ही क्षेत्र की फसलों को भी फायदा होगा।

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hiv-aids awareness bihar The kind of headlines, TV debates and social media clips that have been coming out in the last few days have naturally created fear and confusion in the minds of the general public. When a health topic is presented by a person without scientific context, without medical agent and without responsibility, its researchers come across as doctors, hearsay and social helpers. As a therapist it is important to listen to the subject not with emotions, but with logic and reasoning.

🔴 What is HIV: beyond definition to understanding

Calling HIV a mere “virus that damages the immune system” in one line is incomplete information. Medical science has spent decades researching HIV’s identity, its biological structure, its behavior, and its interactions with the human body. The virus specifically affects CD4 T-cells, which are central to the body’s anti-infection ability.
Important is the claim that HIV does not necessarily mean immediate serious illness. In modern medicine it is a ideal controllable situation Yes, Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment should be timely.

🔴 Why do scientists forget HIV and AIDS?

The belief that HIV and AIDS are the same disease is false according to today’s medical knowledge. HIV is a state of infection, while AIDS is an advanced stage, which develops when the infection remains untreated for a long time. In today’s medical practice, most HIV-positive people sometimes do not even complain of AIDS, because treatment starts very early.
Don’t be afraid of this difference, it becomes the biggest reason for fear.

🔴 Route of HIV infection: limited and clear

HIV can only be detected in certain ultrasounds. It has no connection with everyday contact, social behavior or normal coexistence. It has been clearly established in medical science that the spread of HIV can mainly occur through abdominal blood, unprotected sexual contact, drug needles or some especially from mother to baby room.
There is no scientific basis for transmission of HIV through air, water, food, clothing, touch, food, toilet, public place or mosquitoes.

🔴 Test: Not a doctor’s tool, but a confirmation tool.

There is maximum confusion in the society regarding HIV testing. No lab test is absolute; Every test has its limitations. For this reason the medical system test test And confirmatory test There is an arrangement.
Conclusions based on a single report are neither logically nor ethically sound. The purpose of investigation is not to “label” anyone, but to take the right decision at the right time.

🔴 Treatment: Miraculous Management, Not Quick Miracles

The goal of HIV treatment is not to completely eliminate the virus, but to control it to a level where it cannot harm the body. Antiretroviral therapy works on the same principle.
This demands therapeutic, regular follow-up and surveillance monitoring. Starting, restarting, or stopping medication without doctor’s advice can have serious consequences.

🔴 Nutrition and personality: a supporting role, not a substitute

Nutrition, exercise and mental balance play a supporting role in any common disease management. But it should never be considered a substitute for medical treatment. Moderate diet helps the body, but disease can be controlled only through medical science.

🔴Media comment and public fear

When health news is presented without context with words like “outbreak”, “pandemic”, “thousands of disinformation”, fear in society is natural. Responsible health psychology means describing data, testing information and giving prominence to expert opinion, not just analysis.

🔴 No conclusion, clear message

Fear is the worst advisor in health matters. Neither unacceptably useful nor over-the-top about HIV. The right path is scientific understanding, balanced thinking and scientific understanding. Be it Bihar or any other part of India, decisions related to health should not be based on anyone, but on the basis of evidence.

The subject of health demands neither slogans nor fear. It provides possibilities for clear thinking, scientific discretion and responsible dialogue. On a topic like HIV, society needs understanding, not fear – and understanding can only come from facts, medical experience and admission.

अयोध्या जिले के पूराकलन्दर थाना पुलिस ने एटीएम बदलकर धोखाधड़ी करने वाले एक शातिर गिरोह का पर्दाफाश किया है। इस कार्रवाई में पुलिस ने तीन आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार किया है. आरोपियों के पास से करीब 1,99,500 रुपये नकद, एक कार, 14 एटीएम कार्ड और आधार कार्ड समेत अन्य सामान बरामद किया गया है. यह गैंग काफी समय से लोगों को निशाना बनाकर ठगी की वारदातों को अंजाम दे रहा था.

इसी तरह वे अपराध करते थे
पुलिस के मुताबिक आरोपी एटीएम मशीन के पास खड़े होकर लोगों की मदद करने का नाटक करता था. जब कोई व्यक्ति एटीएम का इस्तेमाल करने आता था तो ये लोग उसकी मदद करने के बहाने उसका कार्ड बदल लेते थे. बाद में वे उसी कार्ड का इस्तेमाल कर उसके खाते से पैसे निकाल लेते थे। इस तरह से यह गिरोह कई लोगों को अपना शिकार बना चुका था.

शिकायत के बाद जांच शुरू हुई
मामला तब सामने आया जब 12 फरवरी 2026 को एक पीड़ित ने अपने खाते से 59,600 रुपये की अवैध निकासी की शिकायत दर्ज कराई. इसके बाद 7 मार्च और 13 मार्च को भी इसी तरह की धोखाधड़ी की घटनाएं सामने आईं, जिसमें हजारों रुपये निकाल लिए गए. पुलिस ने इन घटनाओं को गंभीरता से लेते हुए जांच शुरू की और 16 मार्च 2026 को तीनों आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया.

गिरफ्तार अभियुक्त एवं उनका अपराधिक इतिहास
गिरफ्तार आरोपियों में मोनू उर्फ ​​अवधेश सिंह, पिंकू कुमार और मनीष कुमार शामिल हैं. ये सभी बिहार के अलग-अलग जिलों के रहने वाले हैं. पुलिस जांच में पता चला है कि उसका आपराधिक इतिहास भी है और उसके खिलाफ अयोध्या समेत कई अन्य जिलों में पहले से ही मामले दर्ज हैं.

पुलिस टीम की रही अहम भूमिका
इस पूरे मामले का खुलासा करने में पुलिस टीम ने अहम भूमिका निभाई. सहायक पुलिस अधीक्षक/क्षेत्राधिकारी शुभम जैन के नेतृत्व में इंस्पेक्टर मनोज कुमार सिंह, सब इंस्पेक्टर अशोक त्रिपाठी, आलोक श्रीवास्तव, शरद कुमार व एसओजी, सर्विलांस व स्वाट टीम के कई पुलिसकर्मियों ने मिलकर इस गिरोह को पकड़ने में सफलता हासिल की.

लोगों से सतर्क रहने की अपील
पुलिस ने लोगों से अपील की है कि एटीएम का इस्तेमाल करते समय सावधानी बरतें और किसी अनजान व्यक्ति की मदद न लें. छोटी सी लापरवाही बड़ी धोखाधड़ी का कारण बन सकती है, इसलिए हमेशा सावधान रहना जरूरी है।

An Indian-origin Sikh restaurant owner in west London has alleged that the Metropolitan Police “repeatedly refused” to help his family despite serious threats, hours after he was detained and later released after a tense confrontation outside his restaurant.Rangrezz owner Harman Singh Kapoor claimed in a social media post that his “anger” was motivated by months of threats.“Many people are unhappy with my aggression against radical elements who are constantly making my life hell,” he wrote, adding: “The Metropolitan Police repeatedly refused to help my family when a mob of unruly radicals threatened to kill and rape us.”He also posted a video after his release, saying supporters had gathered outside the restaurant and calling his arrest “illegal”.

Tension for months over ‘non-halal’ stance

The controversy centers on Indian restaurant Rangrezz, a neighborhood in west London, which has operated for about 16 years and has already announced plans to close.Kapoor said that the business was under constant pressure after publicly announcing that it would not serve halal meat. A prominent sign outside the restaurant read: “Proudly we do not sell halal.”As a Sikh, Kapoor said he prefers to serve jerk meat, a method of slaughter that involves a single rapid blow, which some Sikhs consider religiously acceptable.According to him, this decision led to months of backlash, including fake online reviews, threats, and repeated confrontations.

Crowd gathers, situation worsens

Tensions reached a peak on 14 March when Kapoor promoted a “non-halal meetup” at the restaurant, asking supporters to attend and record any disturbances.Later that day, a large crowd gathered outside the premises in Hammersmith, with social media posts claiming that more than 100 people had surrounded the restaurant. Video shared online shows the heated atmosphere, with Kapoor describing the situation as dangerous.He said he carries his kirpan, a ceremonial Sikh blade, for protection amid fears for his family’s safety.

arrest and release

Kapoor said that hours after the crowd dispersed, the Metropolitan Police detained him for allegedly carrying a religious dagger.Police have not yet issued a detailed public statement clarifying the circumstances of the arrest or whether any charges were filed.Kapoor was later released, after which he posted videos showing supporters gathering outside the restaurant. In another post he wrote, “I can’t even hold a knife now, can’t even eat my food. I could get arrested by the Met Police.”What started as a dispute over halal and non-halal food has now turned into a broader cultural and political controversy. Kapoor’s supporters claim he is being targeted for practicing his religious beliefs and protecting his business, while critics argue the situation has worsened amid rising tensions over provocative messages and social media.

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda with Karamveer Singh Boudh, elected Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana.

New Delhi: The Congress charged on tuesday BJP Despite attempts to “steal votes” and “murder democracy” in the Haryana Rajya Sabha elections, the party claimed it will take “strictest action” against its own MLAs for alleged cross voting.The sharp attack came hours after the dramatic and closely watched Rajya Sabha contest in Haryana ended at midnight, in which the BJP and Congress won one seat each, following allegations of vote secrecy violations, invalidation of ballot papers and cross-voting.