TeaDuring the winter of 2025, all the news coming from the Bharatiya Janata Party organization was about the long-delayed election of a new party president. That season ended in the last week of December, when the BJP leadership announced that Bihar minister and five-time MLA Nitin Nabin would replace JP Nadda. As per party bylaws, 50 per cent quorum is required from the 36 state units (including Union Territories) to elect the national president. The party had a quorum: 31 state units had already been elected. This problem still persists in the remaining five states.
UltraViolet, an innovator in sustainable mobility, has received investment from Qualcomm Ventures and Lingotto to expand its Series D round.
New Delhi : Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd. will launch it electric two wheeler Ultraviolet F77 on 24 November. The company started its pre-orders on October 23 and the product will be introduced in a phased manner, with the first batch of motorcycles being delivered in Bengaluru. The company said in a media release that the IDC range of the F77 is 307 km on a single charge.
Ultraviolette, an innovator in sustainable mobility, has received investment From Qualcomm Ventures And Lingotto To expand Series D round. in investment From Qualcomm Ventures And Lingotto Will be deployed later to expand company’s presence in India Expansion in international markets, and strengthening the brand’s technical capabilities and skills. The release said.
Qualcomm Ventures invests in companies focused on 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, IoT, Enterprise & Cloud, and XR/Metaverse. Qualcomm Ventures has more than 150 companies in its portfolio and manages over US$2 billion of assets in the US, China, India, Israel, Europe, Latin America and Korea.
Lingotto (formerly Exor Capital) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EXOR NV, with the largest or controlling stake in the companies. sports car manufacturer ferrari (RACE.MI), Stellantis (STLA.MI) CNH Industrial (CNHI.MI), Iveco Group (IVG.MI), The Economist Group, Via, and soccer team Juventus (JUVE.MI).
Narayan Subramaniam, Co-Founder and CEO, UltraViolet, said, “As we count down to the commercial launch of the F77 in India, this investment is testament to the fact that we have been able to create a distinct identity for UltraViolet and the F77 and create aspiration for the product among a global audience. We look forward to the support of Qualcomm Ventures and Lingotto in our vision to redefine the future of electric mobility and take the F77 global.” Thrilled.” Event.”
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Qualcomm Ventures is proud to support Ultraviolette, which is committed to raising the performance and safety standards of electric two-wheelers with best-in-class technologies, design and engineering,” said Quinn Lee, senior vice president and global head of Qualcomm Ventures.
“We look forward to enabling companies like UltraViolet to accelerate the transformation already underway in the automotive industry, providing not only access to capital, but also the opportunity to potentially leverage Qualcomm’s world-class technology innovations,” he said.
Nikhil Bava Srinivasan, Managing Partner of Lingotto, said, “Our continued support for UltraViolet is based on what it hopes to be a market-defining product.”
“While we are focused on the commercial availability of the F77 in India, we are also actively building a roadmap for our next generation,” said Neeraj Rajmohan, Co-Founder and CTO, Ultraviolette. Expansion in international markets, and this capital investment will be integral in expanding our efforts in some of these markets.
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The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said the number of new vehicles registered in the EU, Britain and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) rose 14.1% to 910,753 units.
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US President Donald Trump said on Monday he was “shocked” by Iran’s decision to attack US allies in the Gulf region, while US officials and intelligence sources indicated that such retaliation was expected before the conflict began, according to Reuters. The comments come as the US-Israeli war over Iran enters its third week, with hostilities expanding beyond the initial target to engulf major parts of the Middle East. Iranian drone and missile attacks have increasingly targeted US military bases and allied infrastructure across the Gulf, raising concerns of escalating broader regional tensions.
Trump declares ‘victory’ in Iran conflict as US military faces risky path to end war
“They (Iran) should not have gone after all these countries in the Middle East,” Trump said. “Nobody expected this. We were surprised.” He later repeated the claim, saying: “No one, no one, no, no, no. The biggest experts, no one thought they were going to be hit.” His comments come amid growing scrutiny over whether Washington adequately assessed the risks of retaliation before Israel launched the strikes on Iran on February 28. The growing scope of attacks, including civilian and energy infrastructure, has raised questions over the trajectory of the conflict and its global impacts.
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Intelligence had flagged the risk of widespread retaliation
However, a US official and multiple sources familiar with the intelligence assessment told Reuters that an Iranian response, including attacks on countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, was considered a likely outcome.Pre-war assessments did not say retaliation was certain, but it was “on the list of possible outcomes”, one source said. Officials also said Trump was told that attacking Iran could trigger a broader regional conflict, especially if Tehran perceives Gulf states as supporting US operations.He further indicated that Washington had been warned that Iran might attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz. Rockets and at least five drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday in what Iraqi sources described as the most intense attack since the war began. No injuries were reported by US officials.Iran also launched missile attacks on Israel overnight, while the Israeli military said it was targeting “Iranian regime infrastructure” in Tehran and Hezbollah-linked sites in Beirut.
disruption in the strait of hormuz impact on global markets
The conflict has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. Iran has effectively blocked most traffic through the route using drones and naval mines. Oil prices rose more than 5% on Tuesday amid supply concerns, with the market reacting to prolonged disruptions and rising geopolitical risks. Analysts warned of potential inflationary pressures and slower global growth.
Debate on the propriety of war
The intelligence revelations have also raised questions about the propriety of US involvement in Israel’s military operation against Iran on February 28. Some Democratic lawmakers said the briefing provided no evidence of an imminent threat that would require immediate military action.The White House and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence did not immediately comment on the intelligence assessment, Reuters reported.
war toll grows
According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragachi, at least 2,000 people have been killed across the region in the conflict, including more than 200 Iranian children.
New Delhi: Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the Puducherry government has banned defacing of public and private properties. According to a notification issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, no political party, candidate or supporter is allowed to paste posters, write slogans, paint symbols or put up banners, hoardings or arches in public places or on private properties visible to the public.The Lieutenant Governor is the constitutional head of the union territory. Following the directions of the Election Commission, the purpose of the order is to ensure free and fair elections while maintaining law and order. The restrictions will continue till the elections are over, although voter awareness programs have been exempted under the SVEEP initiative. Voting for all 30 assembly seats in Puducherry is scheduled to take place on April 9 and counting of votes will take place on May 4.
Devon Conway scored consecutive 60 runs as New Zealand bowlers defeated South Africa by 68 runs in the second T20 match on Tuesday to level the five-match series 1-1.
Asked to bat at Seddon Park, New Zealand scored 175 for 6 on a surface that became increasingly difficult as the game progressed. South Africa were never able to chase the target and were all out for 107 runs in 15.3 overs.
Conway provided the backbone of the innings, determining the square of the wicket and holding things together when conditions became tough. Tom Latham used the ramp shot to create the early momentum by hitting a six and a four as New Zealand reached 43 without loss in the powerplay.
But scoring runs became difficult in the middle overs. Latham fell for 11, while Nick Kelly (21 off 12) and Mitchell Santner (20 off 14) started without converting them. Conway, who opened the innings, eventually fell trying to accelerate.
A late cameo from Josh Clarkson, who scored 26 off just nine balls, gave New Zealand a strong finish, with 24 coming in the final over.
South Africa’s goal never progressed. The pitch had variable bounce and pace and New Zealand’s fast bowlers took full advantage of this. With wickets falling regularly, Ben Sears (3-14) and Lockie Ferguson (3-16) took charge.
All ten of South Africa’s wickets came via catches, highlighting their struggle to time the ball. The visiting team lost six wickets for 40 runs and the innings ended soon.
George Linde provided brief resistance, scoring 33 runs from 12 balls with three fours and three sixes, but Ferguson dismissed him to end any hope of a fight.
South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj said his team expected dew to make batting conditions easier but misjudged the pitch.
“I thought we bowled really well up to a point and then lost our way with the bat,” he said. “We thought dew would be a big factor… but the wicket got a bit rough.”
The third T20 match will be played in Auckland on Friday.
उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार:उत्तर प्रदेश के हमीरपुर जिले से एक दर्दनाक घटना सामने आई है, जहां एक युवा वकील ने प्यार में धोखा मिलने के बाद फांसी लगाकर आत्महत्या कर ली. बताया जा रहा है कि वह पिछले 11 साल से एक लड़की के साथ प्रेम संबंध में था. हाल ही में उसे पता चला कि लड़की की शादी कहीं और तय हो गई है. इससे वह टूट गया और गहरे सदमे में चला गया। शुक्रवार रात उसने अपने किराए के कमरे में फांसी लगाकर आत्महत्या कर ली। घटना की सूचना मिलने के बाद पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और शव को कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया. मामले की जांच शुरू कर दी गई है.
किराए के कमरे में मिला वकील का शव यह मामला हमीरपुर जिला मुख्यालय के अमन शहीद मोहल्ले का है. यहां 33 वर्षीय वकील देवी प्रसाद यादव किराए के मकान में रहते थे. वह मूल रूप से कुरारा थाना क्षेत्र के कुसमरा गांव का रहने वाला था। बताया जाता है कि देवी प्रसाद यादव अपने काम में व्यस्त रहते थे और आसपास के लोगों से ज्यादा बात नहीं करते थे. शुक्रवार रात करीब साढ़े नौ बजे उनका एक परिचित उनसे मिलने उनके कमरे पर पहुंचा। काफी देर तक दरवाजा खटखटाने के बाद भी अंदर से कोई जवाब नहीं आया.
खिड़की से झांककर देखा तो दिखा दिल दहला देने वाला मंजर जब दरवाजा नहीं खुला तो परिचित ने खिड़की से अंदर झांका। अंदर का नजारा देखकर वह हैरान रह गए। कमरे के अंदर वकील देवी प्रसाद यादव का शव लटक रहा था. यह देख उन्होंने तुरंत पुलिस को सूचना दी. घटना की खबर फैलते ही इलाके में सन्नाटा छा गया.
कमरे में मिला सुसाइड नोट पुलिस जांच के दौरान कमरे से एक सुसाइड नोट भी मिला. सुसाइड नोट में वकील ने अपनी गर्लफ्रेंड पर धोखा देने का आरोप लगाया है. उन्होंने लिखा कि तुमने मेरी जिंदगी में आकर मुझे बर्बाद कर दिया और तुम्हें इतना बड़ा धोखा नहीं देना चाहिए था। उन्होंने यह भी लिखा कि मेरी मां एक दिन मान जाती, लेकिन आपने मेरे लिए कोई रास्ता नहीं छोड़ा. 11 साल के रिश्ते में मुझे धोखा देकर तुमने मुझे इस समाज में रहने लायक नहीं छोड़ा.
पुलिस मामले की जांच कर रही है मृतक के परिजनों ने बताया कि वे देवी प्रसाद यादव उर्फ डीपी यादव की शादी कराना चाहते थे, लेकिन वह अपनी प्रेमिका की वजह से कहीं और शादी नहीं करना चाहता था. बताया जा रहा है कि लड़की ने उससे शादी करने का वादा किया था, लेकिन बाद में उसकी शादी कहीं और तय हो गई. यह जानने के बाद देवी प्रसाद यादव अवसाद में चले गये और उन्होंने आत्महत्या कर ली. हमीरपुर कोतवाली प्रभारी पवन पटेल ने बताया कि पुलिस को सूचना मिलने पर टीम मौके पर पहुंची थी। कमरे से मिले सुसाइड नोट के आधार पर मामले की जांच की जा रही है और शव को पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया गया है.
उत्तर प्रदेश के सहारनपुर जिले में स्थित प्रसिद्ध शाकुंभरी देवी मंदिर क्षेत्र में इन दिनों एक नया विवाद खड़ा हो गया है। यहां मंदिर परिसर और उससे जुड़ी सड़कों पर ‘गैर-हिंदुओं का प्रवेश वर्जित है’ लिखे पोस्टर और होर्डिंग्स लगाए गए हैं. ये पोस्टर मंदिर के मुख्य द्वार और आसपास की अन्य जगहों की ओर जाने वाली सड़कों पर लगाए गए हैं. इस घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके में चर्चा का माहौल बना हुआ है और लोग इस मुद्दे पर अलग-अलग राय दे रहे हैं.
मेले को लेकर हिंदू संगठनों ने पोस्टर लगाए, मुनादी कराई जानकारी के मुताबिक, सोमवार को कुछ हिंदू संगठनों के कार्यकर्ता मंदिर क्षेत्र में पहुंचे और बड़े-बड़े पोस्टर लगाकर यह संदेश दिया. पोस्टरों में साफ लिखा था कि सिद्धपीठ मां शाकुंभरी देवी क्षेत्र में गैर-हिंदुओं का प्रवेश वर्जित है. साथ ही यह भी कहा गया कि आगामी नवरात्र मेले के दौरान गैर हिंदू समुदाय के लोग यहां दुकानें नहीं लगाएंगे. अब इस कदम को लेकर लोगों के बीच चर्चा और विवाद दोनों बढ़ता जा रहा है.
मेले में केवल हिंदुओं को दुकान लगाने की इजाजत देने की मांग हिंदू संगठनों का कहना है कि यह स्थान हिंदू धर्म में आस्था का एक प्रमुख केंद्र है, जहां खासकर नवरात्रि के दौरान लाखों श्रद्धालु दर्शन के लिए आते हैं। उनका मानना है कि धार्मिक परंपराओं और मर्यादा को बनाए रखने के लिए यह फैसला जरूरी है. संगठनों ने यह भी कहा कि मेले के दौरान केवल हिंदू समुदाय के लोगों को ही दुकानें लगाने की अनुमति दी जानी चाहिए, ताकि धार्मिक माहौल बना रहे.
स्थानीय स्तर पर बढ़ी बहस, प्रशासन का इंतजार इस पूरे मामले पर लोगों की राय बंटी हुई है. कुछ लोग इसे धार्मिक परंपरा से जोड़कर सही ठहरा रहे हैं तो कई लोगों का कहना है कि ऐसे पोस्टर से समाज में आपसी सौहार्द पर असर पड़ सकता है. गौरतलब है कि शाकुंभरी देवी मंदिर उत्तर प्रदेश और उत्तराखंड के भक्तों के लिए एक बड़ा आस्था केंद्र है, जहां हर साल नवरात्रि के दौरान एक विशाल मेले का आयोजन किया जाता है। इस मेले में दूर-दूर से लोग आते हैं और अस्थायी बाज़ार भी लगते हैं। फिलहाल इस पूरे मामले पर प्रशासन की ओर से कोई आधिकारिक बयान नहीं आया है, जिससे स्थिति को लेकर असमंजस की स्थिति बनी हुई है.
If this sounds like a Netflix true-crime pitch, that’s because it almost writes itself. A husband dies suddenly. A grieving wife appears on TV. She writes a children’s book about loss, and tells children that dead people never really go away. America nodded. The story seems neat, sad, even a little inspirational.And then the ending changes.A Utah jury has now convicted Kauri Richins of murdering her husband, turning what seemed like a sad tale into something even darker, almost dramatic in its deceitfulness.
What happened
Eric Richins died in March 2022 after taking a fatal dose of fentanyl. At the time, it seemed sudden, unexplained, the kind of death that leaves behind questions but no immediate answers.Prosecutors later argued that those answers were not accidental. He said that Kauri Richins had spiked the drink with fentanyl and that this was not a one-time incident but was part of a scheme that had been tried before.The jury did not take long to decide. He was found guilty of aggravated murder along with several related charges, including attempted murder, insurance fraud and forgery. The punishment he has to face now may keep him behind bars for the rest of his life.
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Take away the headlines and it comes down to three things: money, message and style.Prosecutors painted a picture of a woman under financial pressure, taking out loans from real estate deals to pay for insurance payments and profit from her husband’s estate. That motive provided the engine for the story.Then the messages came. The texts and evidence show that while she wanted out of the marriage, she had already begun to imagine a life without him.And finally, the method. Investigators discovered how the fentanyl was obtained, how the searches were made, how a pattern began to form. The story became complicated piece by piece.The defense tried to loosen this by suggesting suspicions increased the likelihood of an accident. But without a strong counter-story, the prosecution’s version stood.
why it matters
Because it was never just one murder case. This was a story that was already sold.After her husband’s death, Richins wrote the children’s book Are You With Me? Wrote, which made the sorrow soft and digestible. It told children that loved ones never really leave, they are always there in small ways. It was marketed as an attempt by a mother to help her children cope.That description itself makes the case unrealistic. The same person accused of causing harm was narrating it, packaging it and explaining its meaning.This is the kind of twist that would seem very strange in the imagination.
big picture
This is where the matter moves away from crime and closer to theatre.For a while, the book was the story. The grieving widow, the healing words, the quiet dignity of loss. It played well. It seemed credible.The decision flips the script. Suddenly, the same lines start sounding different. What used to read as comfort now takes on an edge. What looked like sadness begins to look like a performance.There’s something almost Shakespearean about it. A character steps forward, gives a moving speech, reassures the audience, and only later is the truth of the plot revealed. Not just tragedy, but betrayal wrapped in tragedy.And yet, beneath the drama, the motif is almost depressingly common. Wealth. loan. Heritage. The oldest reasons in the book are hidden behind a new, more sophisticated narrative.This is what keeps the matter stuck. Not just the crime, but also the audacity of the story related to it. A children’s book about loss becomes part of a murder trial. The public image built on grief collapses under one judgment.The story that once consoled now unsettles.And this is the turn no one saw coming.
IPS officers were transferred as per the orders of the Election Commission of India.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday ordered the transfer of 19 senior police officers in West Bengal, the third consecutive day of such reshuffle in the poll-bound state.The election body replaced the ADG/IGP of South and North Bengal regions, police commissioners of Howrah, Barrackpore, Chandannagar and Asansol-Durgapur along with 12 superintendents of police (SP) and one deputy commissioner (DC) of 13 districts.
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The first round of transfers in the top state bureaucracy came hours after the ECI on Sunday announced the assembly election schedule for four states, including West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry.The second round of transfers took place in the senior ranks of West Bengal Police on Monday afternoon. Under Article 324 of the Constitution, the ECI has the power to transfer officials directly involved in elections. Under this, the election body has the power of “superintendence, direction and control” over the entire election machinery in a state or union territory during elections.However, the transfers drew sharp criticism from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which rules West Bengal, in Parliament. TMC MP Derek O’Brien announced a one-day walkout from the Rajya Sabha by party MPs in protest against “transfers made by the ECI in the middle of the night”. However, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju insisted that the Election Commission was exercising its constitutional mandate and accused the TMC of “routinely attacking constitutional bodies”.“All 294 assembly seats in West Bengal will go to polls in two phases – April 23 and 29 – for 152 and 142 seats respectively. Counting of votes will take place on May 4.
New Delhi: A new controversy has arisen in the cricket world after the Pakistan-born England cricketer. Azeem Rafiq Strongly criticized great batting Sunil Gavaskar For his comments on the signing of Pakistani players in foreign leagues by Indian-owned franchises.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!After this a debate broke out Abrar Ahmed He was picked up by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 in The Hundred auction, making him the first Pakistani cricketer to join an Indian-owned team in the competition. The move sparked outrage among Indian fans, prompting Gavaskar to voice a strong opinion.
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Writing in his Mid-Day column, Gavaskar said that Indian-owned franchises should avoid signing players from Pakistan, arguing that such financial transactions could indirectly harm India. “The fiasco… comes as no surprise,” he wrote, adding that payments made to players ultimately go to their governments through taxes, which can be used for military purposes. “If the owner is Indian then he is contributing to Indian casualties. It’s as simple as that,” he said, also warning of potential fan protests and boycotts.However, Rafiq did not hold back from giving his response. Sharing Gavaskar’s comments on social media, he wrote, “This is absolutely ridiculous and should be condemned… How are these comments acceptable? I don’t care how many runs you have scored. Poor words from Gavaskar.” His sharp response quickly gained momentum, adding another layer to the already heated debate.
After Hundred auction, Sunrisers Leeds head coach Daniel Vettori defended the signing, insisting it was based solely on the needs of cricket. He revealed that the franchise turned to Abrar after the absence of England leg spinner Adil Rashid, highlighting the versatility and effectiveness of Pakistan’s spinners, especially in the powerplay.Meanwhile, Rajeev Shukla clarified that the BCCI has no jurisdiction over franchise decisions in foreign leagues, leaving the matter entirely to the team management.The episode has once again highlighted the complex interplay of sports, politics and public sentiments, with Rafiq’s sharp criticism ensuring that Gavaskar’s comments remain firmly in the headlines.
