उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशाम्बी जिले से सोमवार सुबह एक सनसनीखेज घटना सामने आई है, जहां सुबह की सैर पर निकले एक पूर्व प्रधान को अज्ञात बाइक सवार हमलावरों ने गोली मार दी। घटना के बाद इलाके में हड़कंप मच गया और स्थानीय लोगों में दहशत फैल गई. घायल पूर्व मुखिया को तुरंत अस्पताल ले जाया गया, जहां उनकी हालत गंभीर बनी हुई है. पुलिस ने मामले की जांच शुरू कर दी है और हमलावरों की तलाश तेज कर दी गई है. शुरुआती जानकारी के मुताबिक, इस हमले की योजना पहले से बनाई गई होगी, हालांकि पुलिस सभी पहलुओं से जांच कर रही है.

मॉर्निंग वॉक के दौरान हुआ हमला

यह घटना संदीपन घाट थाना क्षेत्र के आलमचंद्र गांव में हुई. यहां के पूर्व मुखिया मनोज कुमार रोजाना की तरह सोमवार की सुबह अपने घर से मॉर्निंग वॉक के लिए निकले थे. बताया जा रहा है कि जैसे ही वह घर से कुछ दूरी पर पहुंचा, बाइक सवार कुछ अज्ञात युवक वहां पहुंचे और उस पर फायरिंग कर दी. वारदात को अंजाम देने के बाद हमलावर तुरंत मौके से फरार हो गए।

गंभीर हालत में अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया

गोली लगने से मनोज कुमार गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गये. मौके पर मौजूद लोगों ने तुरंत पुलिस को सूचना दी. सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और एंबुलेंस की मदद से घायल को प्रयागराज के एसआरएन अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया। डॉक्टरों के मुताबिक उनकी हालत गंभीर बनी हुई है और उनका इलाज जारी है.

जांच में जुटी पुलिस, सीसीटीवी खंगाले जा रहे हैं

इस मामले में संदीपन घाट थाना प्रभारी इंद्रदेव ने बताया कि पूर्व मुखिया को अज्ञात हमलावरों ने गोली मारी है. पुलिस हमलावरों की पहचान के लिए आसपास लगे सीसीटीवी कैमरों की फुटेज खंगाल रही है। साथ ही संभावित आरोपियों की तलाश के लिए टीमें भी गठित की गई हैं.

इलाके में दहशत, जल्द गिरफ्तारी का दावा

घटना के बाद गांव और आसपास के इलाके में दहशत का माहौल है. पुलिस का कहना है कि हमलावरों को जल्द ही गिरफ्तार कर लिया जाएगा. फिलहाल पुलिस हर एंगल से मामले की जांच कर रही है ताकि इस हमले के पीछे की असली वजह सामने आ सके.

(रिपोर्ट: राम किशन, कौशांबी)

Archaeologists in Norway have made a remarkable discovery that is being described as one of the most important Viking Age discoveries ever recorded. A large hoard of silver coins has been found in a farm in eastern Norway, which is believed to contain around 3,000 coins so far. Experts suggest that there may still be more coins buried underground, which are waiting to be found as the excavation work is going on. The discovery has attracted international attention because of its size, historical value, and the insight it provides into Viking trade and economy, Scientific American reports. It is said to be a spectacular Viking coin hoard, possibly the largest of its kind in history. What makes it even more interesting is that the coins come from different regions of Europe and belong to an important period in Viking history.

Viking coin hoard found near Rennes reveals thousands of silver coins

The Viking coin hoard was first discovered in a field near Rennes in the Osterdalen region of eastern Norway. Two metal detectorists reportedly made the initial discovery when they unearthed 19 silver coins buried in soil. Realizing the potential significance of the discovery, he immediately notified local authorities. Archaeologists were immediately called in to further investigate the site.As the excavation continued, the number of coins increased rapidly. What started as a small discovery soon turned into a major archaeological dig. Thousands of coins have since been found at the site, and researchers believe there may still be more coins present. The land appears to have preserved this reserve for nearly a thousand years.

Silver coins from the Late Viking Age reveal extensive trade relations across Europe

The coins found during the excavation date back to the late 10th and early 11th centuries, marking the peak of the Viking Age. Based on the findings, experts believe the hoard may have been buried around 980–1040 AD, a time when much political and economic activity was taking place in Scandinavia.What makes this discovery interesting is that many of the coins found in the hoard came from foreign lands like England and Germany. In addition, some coins display elements derived from the early Danish and Norwegian minting systems. The discovery proves that the Vikings had extensive trading links across Europe. Experts believe that the Vikings were not only warriors but also great traders.

Researchers explore iron production and discovery of Viking silver hoard

Researchers studying the site believe that the hoard of coins may be somehow connected to the iron industry of the region. According to historical records, it is known that the Osterdalen area served as a center of iron mining from the 10th to the end of the 13th century. Iron was obtained from the local swamps and processed there. This industry would help explain the hoard of silver coins in the area as this hoard of money may be linked in some way to trade in this industry.However, scientists say that the purpose for which this money was buried is not clear till date. It is believed that people hid their property somewhere, and it is not entirely clear what prompted them to do so.

Rare Viking coin collection provides new insight into ancient economy and trade

These archaeologists have even said that such a discovery is quite unusual and very important from the historical point of view. Coin deposits of this magnitude are rarely found in Norway. It should be noted that the last major coin hoard found in Norway dates back to the year 1950.The investigation is currently ongoing, but will hopefully help shed more light on the economic system of the Vikings, the flow of money during that time, and other interesting information. For example, these coins can help us learn more about the connections between the Vikings and the rest of Europe. Furthermore, experts have said that the discovery shows how many mysteries about Viking settlements still remain to be discovered.

New Delhi: RG Kar rape victim’s mother and BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading from Panihati assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas. The Panihati seat has emerged as one of the most watched contests in the West Bengal elections, where Debnath is facing off against TMC candidate Tirthankar Ghosh, son of a five-time sitting MLA. This constituency falls under Dumdum Lok Sabha seat and includes wards 1-14, 16, 17 and 22 of Panihati Municipality.The fight in Panihati has caught the attention of both the BJP and the Trinamool Congress, with the entire constituency seeing extensive publicity. Ratna Debnath has based her candidature on the memory of her daughter and concerns over women’s safety. Debnath had earlier said, “I chose to fight in this election for my daughter and the women whose safety is under threat under the TMC government. Mamata Banerjee And the corrupt leaders of his party are responsible for my daughter’s death. When I arrive to ask for votes, people welcome me and assure me of their support. I have lost my daughter, but I want to serve and help people. I may not become a doctor like him, but as a representative I want to continue his mission.Against this backdrop, Panihati has become a high-stakes constituency where concerns over governance, accountability and women’s safety intersect with established political loyalties. As counting progresses, the results are being closely monitored across West Bengal.Elsewhere in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee is leading over BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari.According to the trends of the Election Commission Bharatiya Janata Party It is leading on 121 seats, Trinamool Congress is leading on 71 seats and its ally BGPM is leading on one seat.The second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal recorded the highest turnout since independence with an impressive 91.66% turnout. Voting participation in the first phase was 93.19%, taking the combined voting percentage to 92.47%.

राज्य में मानव-वन्यजीव संघर्ष को कम करने के लिए कॉर्बेट टाइगर रिजर्व के अंतर्गत कालागढ़ टाइगर रिजर्व डिवीजन में एआई आधारित चेतावनी प्रणाली तैनात की गई है। डीएफओ तरूण एस ने बताया कि इस सिस्टम के तहत इंफ्रारेड कैमरे लगाए गए हैं, जिससे वन्य जीवों की तस्वीरें कैद होती हैं।

एआई के माध्यम से तस्वीरों का विश्लेषण कर केवल बाघ, तेंदुआ, हाथी और भालू की आवाजाही होने पर ही अलर्ट भेजने की तैयारी की गई है, जो इंसानों को नुकसान पहुंचा सकता है। यह व्यवस्था एक माह पहले शुरू की गई थी। तब से अब तक 10 से ज्यादा अलर्ट आ चुके हैं. इसमें अगर हाथियों के झुंड की कोई हलचल होती तो एआई के जरिए अलर्ट भेजा जाता था. इसी तरह तेंदुए का अलर्ट भी जारी किया गया था. इन अलर्ट के बाद मानव-वन्यजीव संघर्ष को कम करने के लिए वन कर्मियों को सतर्क कर दिया गया है।

सोलर सिस्टम से लैस

डीएफओ तरूण ने बताया कि इस चेतावनी प्रणाली को सोलर सिस्टम से लैस किया गया है। इससे उपकरणों को बिजली की आपूर्ति होती है और डेटा ट्रांसमिशन के लिए नेटवर्क की व्यवस्था होती है। लगाए गए कैमरे 50 मीटर की दूरी तक की गतिविधियों का पता लगा सकते हैं। पहले चरण में मंडल में नौ स्थानों पर ये एआई आधारित कैमरे लगाए गए हैं। इन साइटों का चयन वन्यजीव आंदोलन पैटर्न और नेटवर्क उपलब्धता के आधार पर किया गया है।

यह भी पढ़ें…उत्तराखंड: बीजेपी और विधायक पांडे के लिए परेशानी का सबब बनी वायरल चिट्ठी, पार्टी ने मांगी सफाई

अवैध गतिविधियों को रोकने में मदद मिलेगी

वन विभाग ने भविष्य में योजना का दायरा बढ़ाने की योजना बनाई है। आग्नेयास्त्र जैसे हथियारों की पहचान करने के लिए एआई मॉडल को प्रशिक्षित करके प्रणाली को और मजबूत करने की योजना है। इससे अवैध शिकार को रोकने में भी मदद मिलेगी.

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Hollywood actress-singer Hilary Duff says the recent documentary examining the dark side of child stardom has made her “really sad”.

Hollywood actress-singer Hilary Duff He said that recent documentaries examining the dark side of child stardom have left him feeling “really quite sad”.The 38-year-old actress rose to prominence in the early 2000s through Lizzie McGuire before expanding into a music career including film roles like A Cinderella Story and albums like Metamorphosis.Speaking to Dan McSae at the TIME100 Summit, she addressed the renewed scrutiny on children’s television that has recently been released, including Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids’ TV and Framing Britney Spears, reports femalefirst.co.uk.Duff said: “It was a long time ago, but it’s a unique experience. I think I get really sad when I watch those documentaries for obvious reasons.”His comments come amid an ongoing discussion in the showbiz industry about the safety of young artists and re-evaluating the culture of early fame.Duff, whose subsequent television work includes Younger, said she feels fortunate compared to some of her contemporaries.She added, “I’m very grateful that I wasn’t put in too many positions, which left me with battle scars. I’ve been working since I was nine as an adult. I had a very different upbringing, a lot of missed experiences, but also a lot of wonderful ones.”Describing her journey from her early life in Texas to global recognition, Duff continued: “I’m a little kid from Texas. I sometimes think, ‘How did I get here? How did I get here?'”He said that demands were placed on him as a child actor, including expectations of professionalism from an early age.Duff said: “I constantly had to be able to hold my own in a room full of adults, and I was expected to show off and be professional. No matter the exhaustion or illness or whatever, just keep grinding.”He concluded: “It’s taught me a lot and it’s completely redefined who I am, and I’m proud of the person I’ve become.”

Cruise ship health emergency raises global concern over rare hantavirus cases / Image: File

A luxury expedition cruise traveling across the Atlantic has been hit by an outbreak of suspected hantavirus, which has already killed three people and left several others seriously ill, prompting an international health response involving South African and Dutch authorities.According to the BBC, the outbreak surfaced on the MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde. World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that one case of hantavirus has been found to be positive, while several additional suspected infections are under investigation.Authorities said the first victim was a 70-year-old Dutch traveler who became seriously ill during the trip. He later died when the ship approached the island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. South African health officials confirmed that his remains were awaiting repatriation to the Netherlands.Shortly afterwards his 69-year-old wife also fell ill and later died in a Johannesburg hospital after being evacuated from the ship. BBC reports have identified the couple as Dutch citizens who traveled together on the expedition.A third death has also been linked to the outbreak, while a 69-year-old British traveler remains in intensive care in Johannesburg. Two crew members reportedly require immediate medical treatment as authorities continue to monitor passengers and staff on board the ship.

What is Hantavirus?

Hantavirus is a rare but potentially fatal disease that is usually spread by contact with infected rodents, particularly through contact with rodent urine, feces, or saliva. Humans can inhale contaminated particles from the air, causing serious respiratory illness and organ complications.This virus is uncommon but feared because symptoms can progress rapidly. Initial symptoms are often flu-like, including fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and headache. In severe cases, patients may develop life-threatening breathing difficulties and internal complications.Online discussions around the outbreak have focused particularly on the possibility of the Andes strain of hantavirus, a variant previously associated with limited person-to-person transmission in South America. However, officials have not publicly confirmed the exact strain associated with the cruise ship incident.The fact that the virus originated in Argentina has raised further concern among infectious disease experts because South America has historically recorded cases involving the Andes virus strain.

Officials are trying to stop the crisis

Health officials in several countries are now coordinating efforts to prevent further spread and evacuate affected passengers.Dutch authorities are reportedly arranging the repatriation of symptomatic travelers and the transfer of bodies linked to the outbreak. Meanwhile, South African medical teams are handling emergency treatment and monitoring cases of possible exposure linked to the ship.The outbreak has also rekindled fears about the health risks of cruise ships, with social media users comparing the incident to previous onboard disease scares that spread rapidly in different marine environments. Online discussions ranged from concerns over medical preparedness onboard ships to criticism of long-haul cruise operations in remote waters.Despite the increased attention, officials have stressed that the investigation is ongoing and many suspected cases have not yet been confirmed.

global context

The incident is quickly becoming one of the deadliest cruise-related health concerns of the year, due to both the death toll and the rare nature of the virus.Cruise ships are designed to operate as self-contained floating communities, but infectious disease outbreaks can be especially difficult to manage when ships are far from major medical facilities. The remote Atlantic route taken by the MV Hondius reportedly complicated emergency response efforts and patient transfers.Public health experts are expected to monitor the situation closely in the coming days as laboratory testing continues. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether additional passengers were exposed before the sick passengers were evacuated.WHO and national health agencies are expected to issue further updates as the investigation evolves.

उत्तर प्रदेश के अंबेडकर नगर जिले में हुए सनसनीखेज पांच हत्याकांड में बड़ा मोड़ आ गया है. चार मासूम बच्चों और उनकी मां की हत्या के आरोपी आमिर उर्फ ​​जान मोहम्मद को पुलिस ने मुठभेड़ में मार गिराया है. सोमवार सुबह टांडा-बांदा हाईवे पर अफजलपुर गांव के पास पुलिस और स्वाट टीम ने संयुक्त कार्रवाई की। इस फायरिंग के दौरान दो पुलिसकर्मी भी घायल हो गए. इस घटना ने पूरे जिले को झकझोर कर रख दिया है और अब पुलिस पूरे मामले की गहराई से जांच कर रही है.

पुलिस मुठभेड़ में मारा गया कुख्यात आरोपी
प्राची सिंह के मुताबिक मुखबिर से सूचना मिली कि आरोपी आमिर अपने एक साथी के साथ भागने की फिराक में है. पुलिस ने घेराबंदी की, लेकिन आमिर ने फायरिंग शुरू कर दी. जवाबी कार्रवाई में उन्हें गोली लगी और अस्पताल में उनकी मौत हो गई. उसका एक साथी मौके से भाग गया। पुलिस ने मौके से अवैध पिस्तौल, कारतूस और एक मोटरसाइकिल बरामद की है.

कैसे सामने आया पूरा मामला
यह मामला मीरांपुर मुरादाबाद इलाके का है, जहां सऊदी अरब में काम करने वाले नियाज अहमद के चार बच्चों शफीक, सऊद, उमर और सादिया बानो की हत्या कर दी गई. सबसे पहले शक मां गसिया खातून पर गया, क्योंकि वह घर से गायब थी. लेकिन अगले दिन उनका शव घर से करीब 100 मीटर दूर नाले के पास मिला, जिससे मामला पूरी तरह बदल गया.

कॉल डिटेल से मिला सुराग
पुलिस ने गसिया खातून के मोबाइल की कॉल डिटेल खंगाली, जिसमें एक संदिग्ध व्यक्ति से बातचीत का खुलासा हुआ. इसी आधार पर आमिर उर्फ ​​जान मोहम्मद का नाम सामने आया. जांच में यह भी पता चला कि वह एक कुख्यात अपराधी था और उसके खिलाफ पहले से ही कई मामले दर्ज थे।

पूरे मोहल्ले में मातम फैल गया
इस घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके में गहरा शोक है. एक साथ चार मासूम बच्चों और उनकी मां की हत्या ने सभी को झकझोर कर रख दिया है. स्थानीय लोग आज भी इस सवाल का जवाब ढूंढ रहे हैं कि इतनी बड़ी घटना क्यों घटी.

अभी भी कई सवालों के जवाब मिलना बाकी है
पुलिस की शुरुआती थ्योरी पर भी सवाल उठे हैं. पहले माना जा रहा था कि गसिया खातून घर से भाग गई है, लेकिन उसका शव मिलने के बाद स्थिति बदल गई. अब सवाल ये है कि आमिर घर में कैसे दाखिल हुआ और उसने ये गुनाह क्यों किया. पुलिस का कहना है कि मामले की हर पहलू से जांच की जा रही है और जल्द ही पूरी सच्चाई सामने आ जाएगी.

(रिपोर्ट: संदीप शुक्ला, लखनऊ)

Vijay’s TMK has emerged as a major force in Tamil Nadu.

New Delhi: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) is emerging as a strong force. Tamil NaduTrends show dramatic growth for the fledgling organisation, which is challenging established players like DMK and AIADMK in the state.Tamil Nadu is witnessing a rare three-way contest, according to early data from the Election Commission of India. According to early trends, Vijay’s party has crossed the majority mark and overtaken the ruling DMK, while the AIADMK is in third place. However, trends visible on television networks indicate a far stronger bounce for TVK, with projections indicating that the party may outperform both the DMK and AIADMK alliances and potentially form the government in the state on its own. This marks a surprising departure from pre-election expectations. Most exit polls had predicted a comfortable return for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance under Chief Minister MK Stalin. However, the India Today-Axis My India and Times Now-JVC surveys predicted a strong opening for TVK. The Axis My India Poll projected the TVK to win between 98 and 120 seats, putting it in direct competition with the DMK, which was projected to win 92–110 seats.his journeyVijay formally launched TVK in 2024, positioning it as a people-centric alternative to Tamil Nadu’s strong Dravidian parties. His campaign blended welfare promises with an anti-corruption message and youth outreach, drawing huge crowds and benefiting from his widespread popularity across the state. The party’s early performance suggests that this appeal has translated into electoral impact faster than anticipated.Since its inception, Vijay has steered the party away from traditional coalition-building, instead focusing on solo launches aimed at capturing the youth and anti-incumbency votes. The party’s platform, centered on “social justice and transparent governance”, appears to have resonated deeply in both urban and rural areas.Tamil Nadu is one of the major states, along with Assam, West Bengal and Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry, where elections were held in April. While voting concluded in Tamil Nadu on April 23, the focus has now shifted to whether TVK’s lead will hold through the counting of votes and translate into a historic mandate.If current trends continue, the rise of TVK could signal a structural shift in Tamil Nadu politics, breaking the long-standing bipolar dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. For Vijay, this will be one of the most successful political debuts in recent memory – transforming him from a cinema icon to a central player in the state’s power equation.