Cameron Green, who was bought for a huge sum by Kolkata Knight Riders in the auction, hit a four in his very first over for the franchise on Thursday, April 9. The Australian all-rounder, who was heavily criticized for not bowling in his first few matches in the Indian Premier League 2026, answered his critics by dismissing Rishabh Pant in his very first over of the tournament.

In the ninth over of the match, Green’s short ball hit the Lucknow Super Giants captain, causing a big blow to the batting order. The Australian all-rounder, who was bought for a whopping price of Rs 25.20 crore IPL KKR faced criticism in the auction for not bowling in the first two matches of the season.

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Former England international Kevin Pietersen had also questioned Green’s place in the playing eleven due to his lack of contribution with the ball.

Pietersen had said on Star Sports, “I won’t talk about the money (auction price), but I don’t think he is good enough to bat at No. 3. He is not bowling. Batting at No. 3 here and taking that responsibility. He is a middle-order batsman who bowls a bit and that is what he does.”

The controversy first came to light in KKR’s season opener, when captain Ajinkya Rahane was asked why Green had not bowled in the shock defeat to Mumbai Indians.

A disappointed Rahane had responded that the question was best left to Cricket Australia, suggesting that the franchise was not fully aware of Green’s bowling limitations at the time of the auction.

However, Cricket Australia clarified the situation after a few hoursHe said that KKR had already been informed that Green would not bowl during the initial phase of the tournament due to a back injury.

A CA spokesperson had said, “Cameron has a lower back injury which is being managed but he will have to stay away from bowling for a short period of time.”

“KKR has been informed and is fully aware of this information,” the statement said.

But on that day, Green pitching in the overs with the ball really helped KKR get some pressure back in the middle overs. One over from Green dismissed Rishabh Pant, while on the other hand, Sunil Narine dismissed LSG with his mystery spin.

Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram’s comeback in the middle overs after early aggression helped KKR pull the game back in their favour. When sent to bat first at Eden Gardens, KKR had scored 181 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.

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उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले में 5 साल के मासूम बच्चे के अपहरण की घटना से इलाके में हड़कंप मच गया है. यह घटना कोखराज थाना क्षेत्र के लाटपुर गांव के पास की बताई जा रही है. बच्चा अपने नाना के साथ स्कूल जा रहा था तभी नकाबपोश बदमाशों ने उसे जबरदस्ती कार में बिठाया और भाग गए. घटना के बाद परिवार में कोहराम मच गया है और इलाके में डर का माहौल है. पुलिस ने मामला दर्ज कर जांच शुरू कर दी है और इस मामले में एक नया मोड़ भी सामने आया है.

स्कूल जाते वक्त हुआ अपहरण
जानकारी के मुताबिक, बच्चा अपने नाना गुड्डु के साथ एनडी कॉन्वेंट स्कूल भरवारी जा रहा था. इसी दौरान रास्ते में कार सवार कुछ नकाबपोश बदमाशों ने नाना को रोका और बच्चे को जबरन छीन लिया. घटना इतनी अचानक घटी कि नाना को कुछ समझ ही नहीं आया.

परिजनों ने दर्ज कराई शिकायत, सक्रिय हुई पुलिस
घटना के बाद पीड़िता के नाना ने तुरंत पुलिस को सूचना दी. अपहरण की खबर मिलते ही पुलिस हरकत में आ गई और जांच शुरू कर दी. आसपास के इलाकों में सघन जांच अभियान चलाया जा रहा है.

पिता पर भी शक, जांच में आया नया मोड़!
पुलिस की शुरुआती जांच में चौंकाने वाला पहलू सामने आया है. बताया जा रहा है कि बच्चे के पिता मोहम्मद शोएब अली पर भी शक जताया जा रहा है. जानकारी के मुताबिक, करीब आठ साल पहले बच्चे की मां महबीस की शादी प्रयागराज के मेहदौरी कॉलोनी निवासी शोएब अली से हुई थी, लेकिन बाद में दोनों के बीच विवाद शुरू हो गया और चार साल पहले उनका तलाक हो गया.

सीसीटीवी फुटेज खंगाल रही पुलिस, टीमें गठित
पुलिस इस मामले की हर एंगल से जांच कर रही है. आसपास लगे सीसीटीवी कैमरों की फुटेज खंगाली जा रही है और संदिग्धों की तलाश के लिए कई टीमें गठित की गई हैं. पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि जल्द ही इस मामले को सुलझा लिया जाएगा और बच्चे को सकुशल बरामद कर लिया जाएगा.

इलाके में दहशत का माहौल
इस घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके में डर का माहौल है. लोग अपने बच्चों की सुरक्षा को लेकर चिंतित हैं. पुलिस लगातार गश्त बढ़ा रही है और लोगों से सतर्क रहने की अपील कर रही है.

An Indian-origin woman called America a stolen land and said that those who are blaming immigrants are also immigrants or descendants of immigrants.

Ankita, an Indian-origin woman, recently spoke at a city council meeting in Frisco and addressed the anti-India narrative that arises at these meetings without any reaction. The woman said that those who are blaming immigrants for all their problems are also immigrants or descendants of immigrants from Europe, because America is stolen land and it is the country’s heritage. Introducing herself as Ankita, she said, “I am here to address those hateful and racist people who feel confident and protected enough to consistently come to the mic at multiple meetings in Frisco, Plano and Irving to disparage immigrants and repeatedly target members of the Frisco community.” He said that these racist comments made in city council meetings, which can be seen across the world, are going viral and people are seeing how such speakers are enjoying impunity as there is no intervention or any consequences for the hateful comments being made targeting Indians. Ankita said, these comments do not physically harm anyone inside these meetings, but they do harm community members outside. “Why do immigrants come to this country? Well, immigrants come to America looking for a better life but instead of welcoming them, the government crushes their hopes and dreams with oppression. Their labor is exploited, they are labeled criminals or aliens, they are forcibly removed, detained, deported… and racist people blame them for their problems,” Ankita urged everyone to think about how the government is doing healthcare for the American people. How is it spending so much money on immigration instead of care or housing? “We live on stolen land and that land was stolen from the indigenous people. This is the heritage of this country. The same people who blame immigrants for their problems are immigrants or descendants of immigrants who came here from Europe. There is no place for violence and racism in Frisco. And the violent mob outside Frisco temples and mosques needs to be charged and prosecuted,” Ankita said. Another Indian speaker, Pranavi Chhatrathi, protested at how Indian-American children were attacked as social media commentators pointed out that the Boy Scouts attending previous city council meetings were all Indian.Frisco City Council meetings have become controversial as several speakers in the past have attacked Frisco’s Indian community and called for an ‘Indian takeover’ of the city.

मुजफ्फरनगर अपराध और नशे के कारोबार के खिलाफ अभियान में पुलिस को बड़ी सफलता मिली है. ऑपरेशन सवेरा के तहत कोतवाली नगर थाना पुलिस ने 17 ग्राम अवैध गांजा और 17 ग्राम स्मैक के साथ एक शातिर तस्कर को गिरफ्तार किया है, जबकि सिविल लाइंस थाना पुलिस ने भी फर्जी मोबाइल फोन बेचकर लोगों से ठगी करने वाले हिस्ट्रीशीटर को पकड़ा है. 🚨

जिले में अपराध नियंत्रण अभियान के तहत दोनों कार्रवाई को महत्वपूर्ण माना जा रहा है.

ऑपरेशन सवेरा के तहत काली नदी पुल से पकड़ा गया मादक पदार्थ तस्कर

मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस की कार्रवाई के दौरान कोतवाली नगर पुलिस टीम ने न्याजूपुरा से चरथावल जाने वाले मार्ग पर काली नदी पुल के पास चेकिंग अभियान चलाया. इसी बीच पुलिस को संदिग्ध गतिविधियों की सूचना मिली, जिसके आधार पर कार्रवाई की गई और एक आरोपी को मौके से गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया.

गिरफ्तार आरोपी की पहचान बब्लू पुत्र चंद्रपाल निवासी ग्राम कुरड़ी मंगलौर जिला हरिद्वार के रूप में हुई है। तलाशी के दौरान उसके पास से 17 ग्राम अवैध गांजा और 17 ग्राम स्मैक बरामद हुई।

पुलिस के मुताबिक आरोपी लंबे समय से नशे के अवैध कारोबार में लिप्त था.

मादक पदार्थ तस्करी में सक्रिय था आरोपी, मामला दर्ज

पुलिस जांच में पता चला कि गिरफ्तार आरोपी शातिर अपराधी है और इलाके में नशे के सामान की सप्लाई का काम करता था. उसके खिलाफ सुसंगत धाराओं में मामला दर्ज कर कोर्ट में पेश कर जेल भेजने की प्रक्रिया शुरू कर दी गयी.

जिले में चल रहे नशा विरोधी अभियान के तहत यह गिरफ्तारी एक अहम सफलता मानी जा रही है.

वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में चल रहा अभियान

मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस की कार्रवाई के तहत सहारनपुर रेंज के उप महानिरीक्षक और वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक के निर्देशन में यह कार्रवाई की गई. यह अभियान पुलिस अधीक्षक नगर के पर्यवेक्षण एवं सहायक पुलिस अधीक्षक नगर एवं प्रभारी निरीक्षक कोतवाली नगर के नेतृत्व में लगातार चलाया जा रहा है।

पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि जिले में नशे के नेटवर्क को खत्म करने के लिए लगातार सघन चेकिंग और मॉनिटरिंग की जा रही है.

गिरफ्तारी टीम की सक्रिय भूमिका

इस कार्रवाई में प्रभारी निरीक्षक बब्लू सिंह वर्मा के नेतृत्व में उपनिरीक्षक विक्रांत कुमार, पवन प्रताप सिंह व कांस्टेबल वेदराम शामिल रहे। टीम की सतर्कता एवं त्वरित कार्यवाही से आरोपी को मौके पर ही पकड़ लिया गया।

पुलिस ने स्पष्ट किया है कि जिले में नशे के सौदागरों के खिलाफ अभियान जारी रहेगा.

सिविल लाइन पुलिस ने नकली मोबाइल फोन बेचने वाले एक जालसाज को पकड़ा

मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस की कार्रवाई के तहत सिविल लाइन थाना पुलिस ने एक और बड़ी कार्रवाई करते हुए एक जालसाज को गिरफ्तार किया है जो असली मोबाइल फोन दिखाकर नकली मोबाइल फोन बेच रहा था। आरोपी मोबाइल कवर में टाइल्स के टुकड़े रखकर लोगों से ठगी करते थे।

गिरफ्तार अभियुक्त की पहचान शहंशाह पुत्र अब्दुल सत्तार निवासी किदवई नगर थाना खालापार के रूप में हुई है, जो वर्तमान में न्याजूपुरा क्षेत्र में रह रहा था।

पुलिस ने उसे मौके पर ही गिरफ्तार कर लिया.

आरोपी हिस्ट्रीशीटर निकला, उसके खिलाफ पहले से ही कई मामले दर्ज थे.

जांच के दौरान पता चला कि गिरफ्तार अभियुक्त खालापार थाने का अपराधी और हिस्ट्रीशीटर है. वह पहले भी कई आपराधिक मामलों में शामिल रहा है और लोगों को ठगता रहा है.

पुलिस ने उसके खिलाफ सिविल लाइंस थाने में संबंधित धाराओं के तहत मामला दर्ज कर लिया है और आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी है.

फर्जी मोबाइल गिरोह से जुड़े नेटवर्क की जांच शुरू

मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस की कार्रवाई के तहत गिरफ्तार आरोपी से पूछताछ की जा रही है और उसके संपर्कों और गिरोह के अन्य संभावित सदस्यों के बारे में जानकारी जुटाई जा रही है. पुलिस का मानना ​​है कि इस तरह की धोखाधड़ी में अक्सर संगठित नेटवर्क सक्रिय रहते हैं.

इस दिशा में आगे की जांच जारी है.

वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधिकारियों के निर्देशन में गिरफ्तारी अभियान चल रहा है

यह कार्रवाई वरीय पुलिस अधीक्षक के आदेश पर वांछित एवं वारंटी अपराधियों की गिरफ्तारी के लिए चलाये जा रहे अभियान के तहत की गयी. पुलिस अधीक्षक नगर एवं क्षेत्राधिकारी नगर के निर्देशन में सिविल लाइन थाना पुलिस ने इस कार्यवाही को अंजाम दिया।

प्रभारी निरीक्षक के नेतृत्व में उपनिरीक्षक प्रशांत कुमार गिरि, पंकज सागर व हेड कांस्टेबल कृष्णवीर सिंह की टीम ने आरोपी को मौके से पकड़ लिया।

जिले में अपराध नियंत्रण को लेकर पुलिस की सख्त रणनीति

मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस की कार्रवाई लगातार यह संकेत दे रही है कि जिले में अपराधियों के खिलाफ पुलिस का अभियान तेज हो गया है। मादक पदार्थों की तस्करी, धोखाधड़ी और हिस्ट्रीशीटर अपराधियों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई कर कानून व्यवस्था को मजबूत करने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है।

पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि इस तरह के अभियानों का मकसद आम जनता में सुरक्षा का भरोसा बढ़ाना और अपराधियों में कानून का डर पैदा करना है. 🚔

नशे और धोखाधड़ी के खिलाफ विशेष अभियान जारी रहेगा

जिले में नशा विरोधी अभियान के साथ-साथ साइबर एवं आर्थिक अपराध पर भी विशेष ध्यान दिया जा रहा है. फर्जी मोबाइल फोन बेचकर लोगों को ठगने के मामलों को गंभीरता से लेते हुए पुलिस लगातार निगरानी बढ़ा रही है.

आने वाले दिनों में ऐसे मामलों में और भी सख्त कार्रवाई होने की संभावना है.

ऑपरेशन सवेरा के तहत की गई इन दोनों कार्रवाइयों और मुजफ्फरनगर जिले में अपराधियों की गिरफ्तारी से यह साफ हो गया है कि पुलिस मादक पदार्थों की तस्करी और धोखाधड़ी जैसे अपराधों के खिलाफ सख्त रुख अपना रही है। अधिकारियों ने संकेत दिया है कि भविष्य में भी इसी तरह अभियान चलाकर जिले में कानून-व्यवस्था को और मजबूत किया जायेगा.

UK weather forecast: April heat highlights climate change in UK; Seasonal temperatures are expected to rise again with changes in weather patterns

Britain experienced unseasonably warm weather, peaking in mid-week when readings reached 26.6°C among the trees at Kew Gardens, one of the hottest early Aprils ever seen. Despite the prickles of sunshine, meteorologists say Atlantic waves are expected to bring wet skies, strong winds and a cool breeze through Saturday. The Met Office said Wednesday was hotter than any other day this year, making it the second hottest day of early April in history. Shortly before, Mona observed that the mercury had reached 24.8 degrees Celsius, which was unusually hot for April 7, breaking its own previous figure. Records show that places across the UK were hotter than places like Rome or Ibiza at the same time. That kind of heat surprised even experienced weather observers.According to Ben Rich of the Met Office, winds from southern areas of continental Europe brought unseasonal heat towards the UK, resulting in temperatures up to 10 degrees Celsius above normal in many places. While such patterns have occurred before, he said, today’s baseline warming, which is being shaped by long-term changes, is making the extremes more pronounced. Rather than isolated anomalies, current conditions reflect a broader trend where past temperature limits are being rapidly exceeded. Due to changed global systems, even simple seasonal movements now have stronger consequences than decades ago. While natural variability plays a role, underlying changes increase how cold it can get, and increase altitude even more. Weather predictions show clear changes ahead. From the Atlantic, westerly winds blow, bringing low temperatures and widespread rainfall to the British Isles. Although temperatures could reach 22°C by Thursday in parts of south-east England, the heat quickly dissipates. As cold air spreads, many areas adjust towards normal levels between 10°C and 14°C. This pattern will continue in the coming days. From the west, rain bands move forward without stopping, reaching wide areas. By Friday afternoon, heavy rain begins to fall across Northern Ireland, with winds reaching 50 to 70 mph across coastal areas there and western Scotland. Where cold air meets wet systems, the highlands of Scotland experience wintry weather, with sleet or snow possible. Despite light flows elsewhere, altitude brings changes. Conditions keep changing gradually as moisture persists. The air is coldest in northern areas and parts of the west at night, falling rapidly after dark. While the sky remains clear till Friday morning, the lower places experience severe cold. Under the empty clouds the warmth of the ground is quickly lost, making the morning seem brighter than before. Expect the weather to remain variable over the weekend, alternating between gloomy stretches and clear moments. In the northern regions, powerful winds blow from time to time, interrupting calm periods. In many places it continues to rain, often in the form of brief showers rather than steady rain. Meanwhile, southern regions see extended breaks without precipitation, with occasional sunlight filtering through. The eastern districts remain relatively free from cloud cover, although interruptions occur when systems move through the upper regions. A slow increase in temperature is expected after the coolness subsides in the beginning of the week. After this, spring-like patterns are likely to appear again. Despite a short period of unusual heat, seasonal rhythms appear to be resuming. That change reveals how local weather dances around long-term changes in Earth’s climate system.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Secretariat to assess the preparations for Chardham Yatra-2026.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Secretariat to assess the preparations for Chardham Yatra-2026.The Chief Minister directed the officials to implement last year’s ‘Green and Clean Chardham Yatra’ campaign more effectively this time. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, he directed that the Yatra be made plastic free by installing adequate number of collection boxes on the routes and strictly controlling the use of plastic. He also warned that any attempt to spread misinformation or rumors regarding the Char Dham Yatra will be followed by immediate FIR and strict action.Emphasizing on public participation, he called for active participation of local bodies, voluntary organizations and youth to turn the Yatra into a people’s movement.With regard to helicopter services, the Chief Minister issued strict instructions to ensure complete compliance of SOPs, mandatory regular maintenance and fitness checks of all helicopters and adequate rest intervals to avoid operational overloading.He also directed officials to further strengthen the weather-based real-time monitoring system to effectively deal with emergencies. Along with improving cleanliness, beautification and signage on the travel routes, instructions were given to develop attractive selfie points and theme based installations at major places.According to the release on supply management, the Chief Minister clearly said that there should be no shortage of essential commodities like gas, petrol, diesel and other necessities on the route. District supply officers will be made responsible and separate nodal officers will be appointed to ensure daily monitoring.He directed to set up adequate medical units and temporary hospitals as per requirement on the routes to strengthen the health services. He also gave instructions to increase veterinary facilities for animals. Also, emphasis was laid on ensuring adequate availability of clean drinking water through CSR and other resources.Giving priority to the convenience of the pilgrims, the Chief Minister ordered the development of basic amenities such as toilets, shelters and other facilities. He stressed the need for effective slot management and crowd control systems along with real-time digital monitoring to reduce waiting time for darshan.He also directed that the online registration system be further strengthened with additional booths at congested registration centers and simplification of the digital process. From the security point of view, CCTV cameras should be fully operational along the entire route and AI-based monitoring systems should be implemented where necessary. Emphasis was also laid on increased surveillance at sensitive locations and constant monitoring from control rooms.Taking a tough stance on law and order, the Chief Minister directed for deployment of adequate police and home guards on major roads, intersections and markets.He also directed that traffic congestion should be avoided through an effective traffic management plan and alternative routes should be identified to ensure that local residents are not inconvenienced.Regarding disaster management, he directed to pre-identify sensitive areas and deploy necessary resources. Emphasis was laid on better coordination between SDRF, NDRF and local administration along with keeping 24×7 control rooms and helplines active for quick emergency response.The Chief Minister also directed to hold regular review meetings during the visit period to monitor the progress and implement immediate corrective measures based on past experiences. He stressed on timely repairing of potholes and maintaining the condition of the road.Referring to the controversies related to community food services (bhandars) last year, he directed the administration to establish coordination between the local people and pilgrims to find a permanent solution. Strict action against overcharging was also ordered, along with mandatory display of rate lists at all shops.On transport, he directed that all vehicles should have valid fitness certificate, green card and trip card. He also directed the supply department to ensure uninterrupted availability of LPG, kerosene, petrol and diesel on the Chardham Yatra routes.

According to the policy, transfers are to be made every year between April 15 and June 15.

Bhubaneswar: Police officers who have overstayed at their postings in violation of the government’s transfer policy are now under investigation. Odisha Police Headquarters has directed all district superintendents of police (SP) and deputy commissioners of police (DCP) in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to ensure that officers serving at the same station for more than three years are transferred in line with state guidelines.A senior police officer said, “We have advised the heads of police districts and establishments to start identifying such officers and transfer them immediately as per the government’s policy. They have been advised to complete the process as soon as possible.”According to a circular issued by IGP (Personnel) S Praveen Kumar on Tuesday, no officer should be posted in the same district for more than six consecutive years, and no officer should be posted at the same station for more than three consecutive years. The instructions reiterate the policy of the state government. “Generally, a government servant can be transferred after serving a period of three years at one place,” the circular said.As per the policy, transfers are to be made annually between April 15 and June 15. “District transfer boards should be convened by April 20, proposals for inter-district transfers should be submitted to range offices by April 25. Range transfer boards should meet by April 30, while proposals requiring headquarters-level approval should reach the state police headquarters by May 10,” the letter said.The instructions emphasize that SPs and DCPs should conduct a thorough review to identify those personnel who have completed their tenure and initiate transfers within or outside the district. Officials have been directed to strictly follow the guidelines without any deviation.“The policy is clear, and it aims to ensure fairness, efficiency and accountability in policing,” said a senior headquarters official. “Transfers are routine, but this time the instructions are strict and uniform across all districts,” another official said.Some former police personnel have cautioned that posting at one place for a long time could lead to corruption and nepotism. A retired officer, requesting anonymity, said, “Many officers use unfair means and political influence to get good postings and remain in the same post for years. This practice must end.”