उत्तराखंड में आज मौसम खराब है. वहीं जौलीग्रांट क्षेत्र में भी तेज तूफान के कारण जनजीवन प्रभावित हुआ। तेज तूफान के कारण कई जगहों पर नुकसान की खबर है. वहीं मुंबई से आ रही एयर इंडिया की फ्लाइट को बीच आसमान में ही दिल्ली डायवर्ट कर दिया गया। दिल्ली से आने वाली इंडिगो की फ्लाइट अभी भी आसमान में घूम रही है. इस क्षेत्र में इस सीज़न का अब तक का सबसे तेज़ तूफ़ान आया। तूफान के साथ भारी बारिश और ओलावृष्टि भी हुई। जिससे कई स्थानों पर पेड़ों की शाखाएं टूटकर गिर गईं। वहीं, तूफान के दौरान पड़ोस से उड़कर आये सीमेंट के खंभे से एक घर का बाथरूम बुरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त हो गया.

When Karthik Sharma completed his half-century against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, May 2, there was a palpable relief – a burden was finally lifted off his shoulders. Bought for Rs. 14.2 crores, chased by five teams, expectations were sky high. But returns did not live up to the hype. You don’t expect this from a team with a huge total of just 58 runs in five matches.

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Nevertheless, the Chennai Super Kings management did not waver. He redoubled his faith in the young player and entrusted him with a role that required both composure and courage. Against Mumbai, he was asked to walk in at number 4 to stabilize the innings, And guide in the chase with the captain.

The trust deepened – he was selected as the influential player ahead of the more experienced Sarfaraz Khan.

What happened next was no fireworks or highlight-reel blitz. Instead, it was something much more valuable – 54 runs without any fanfare off 40 balls, which worked quietly. Well, considering, maybe not entirely without flair. Dhoni like celebration at the end.

But more importantly, this was the innings that introduced the world to the real Karthik – the player whom CSK had always supported. And finally, that faith started paying off.

“Today was the right platform on a tough wicket where they knew the spinner was going to do the job in the middle overs phase, and they wanted an Indian player to bat with Ruturaj, and he came, and he took that responsibility really well, and were very happy for him because he was not scoring runs, and people were talking so highly about him. Ultimately, that trust paid off for CSK,” Piyush Chawla told Geostar after the game.

The praise did not stop here. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming also lauded the innings and called it a reward for Karthik’s temperament through a challenging start to the season.

“You have young players, there are two parts to it,” Fleming said. “One is how you present them. It’s a big stage, no matter what they’re doing domestically. So it’s really important to understand their mentality and that’s a big step. They may have all the talent in the world, but temperament is what we’re looking for, and their temperament [Kartik’s] The introduction was difficult in the beginning and then they had to take some time off. They worked hard and today is a nice reward,” Fleming said.

Fleming made it clear that this is just the beginning of Karthik IPL Travel, and the signs are promising.

“He’s a good player and he was expensive in the auction because other people see it [value] Also, it was great to see his flair as well as skill on the show tonight and he will only get better. so this is a good place [No. 4] The time was right for him. So we’re really pleased and proud of what he did today,” Fleming said.

Dhoni’s influence

On his IPL debut, Karthik was thrown into a phase of the game that felt more like Test cricket than T20. Batting at number 6, he scored 18 runs in 15 balls against Rajasthan Royals and after low returns against Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, he found himself out of the team.

But Saturday against MI was different. This was a glimpse of his full range, especially against spin. He charged mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar and launched him over midwicket for six before completing CSK’s 160-run target with a brilliant reverse-scoop off Trent Boult.

Such moments do not come without guidance. And for Karthik there is no better guru than MS Dhoni.

Fleming stressed that learning from Dhoni – especially about handling pressure on the biggest stage – is invaluable for young players trying to find their feet in the IPL.

“The mental aspect is really important,” Fleming said. “You’re sending players into a full cauldron with 35,000 to 50,000 to 100,000 people tonight. The mental aspect of staying calm and understanding what the mind and body are doing is largely untapped in this competition. We have the best player in MS Dhoni, who is as calm as anybody in winning games. So learning from him but also understanding the science around it a bit more.”

“So we run a young players’ program where we introduce them to some mental skills and breathing and aspects that can help them perform. Because they are very good at hitting balls in the nets, but it is equally important to understand the nerves and the anxiety and the fear of failure, especially if you have a price tag on your head,” Fleming said.

Karthik is still a ways off from the finished product, but this was the first real glimpse of what he could offer – and it was refreshing.

As the season progresses and the stakes get higher, expect CSK to rely on him more. And if this innings is anything to go by, Karthik Sharma might be warming up.

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The latest special episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show has become one of the most talked-about moments on Indian television, and fans are loving the chaos, comedy and unexpected face-offs.Starring Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia, the episode released as a special celebration for World Laughter Day delivered exactly what the audience wanted: unfiltered humour, bold comebacks and viral-worthy moments. While the audience was already excited to see Samay and Ranveer on stage, no one was prepared for Kapil Sharma A bomb was dropped inviting the old critic of the times Sunil Pal.There were immediate reactions on social media with comments like, “Didn’t see this happening!” And “Kapil knows very well how to stir things up!” Many viewers acknowledged that Time’s stunned expression was “all of us in that moment”. However, the real highlight was the no-holds barred conversation between Samay and Sunil. From “comedy terrorist” comments to sharp personal satire, fans remained glued to their screens.Clips of Samay’s witty comeback taking a dig at Sunil’s hygiene have already gone viral, with fans calling it “cruel but hilarious”. Another user wrote, “Time hasn’t turned back at all. This is the roast energy we signed up for!” At the same time, Sunil’s old-fashioned style and blunt criticism received mixed reactions. While some supported his views, others felt that Time’s quick humor and confidence clearly won over the crowd.Amidst all the turmoil, fans unanimously agreed on one thing, Kapil’s hosting was the glue holding everything together. His well-timed punches and ability to keep the conversation moving kept the episode entertaining without letting it get out of control. A fan wrote, “Only Kapil can handle this level of madness and still make it look effortless.” A fan even wrote, “Good thing Shaktimaan was not called,” hinting at his feud with Mukesh Khanna and Samay Raina. Another user says, ‘Only Kapil Sharma can do this.’ From shocking moments to hilarious exchanges, fans are calling it one of the most memorable episodes in recent times. Many people even said that it felt like a “mini finale” despite the season ending four months ago. As one viewer summarized: “Drama, roast, comedy, all in one episode. That’s why we watch the show.” From the reactions still coming in, it is clear that this particular episode didn’t just celebrate laughter, it was a complete celebration of laughter.

उत्तर प्रदेश के फतेहपुर जिले से एक दिल दहला देने वाली घटना सामने आई है, जहां मामूली विवाद ने हिंसक रूप ले लिया और एक युवक की लाठी-डंडों से पीट-पीटकर हत्या कर दी गई. घटना हुसैनगंज थाना क्षेत्र के रहीमलान का पुरवा गांव की है. इस घटना में मृतक के माता-पिता और भाभी भी गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गए, जिन्हें अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है. घटना के बाद पूरे गांव में सनसनी फैल गई है. पुलिस ने मौके पर पहुंचकर मामले की जांच शुरू कर दी है और आरोपियों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी गई है.

विवाद की शुरुआत मामूली गाली-गलौज से हुई
जानकारी के मुताबिक, मृतक युवक कुन्नू यादव मानसिक रूप से बीमार था और घर के बाहर बैठा था. इस दौरान उसने पड़ोसी को गाली दे दी, जिससे विवाद बढ़ गया. ये छोटी सी बात धीरे-धीरे गंभीर झगड़े में बदल गई और स्थिति नियंत्रण से बाहर हो गई.

पड़ोसियों ने लाठी-डंडों से हमला कर दिया
बताया जा रहा है कि गाली-गलौज के बाद पड़ोसी कमलेश यादव, मनीष, सचिन और सुरेंद्र समेत कई लोग लाठी-डंडे लेकर मौके पर पहुंच गए. सभी ने मिलकर कुन्नू यादव पर हमला कर दिया. बेरहमी से की गई पिटाई से वह गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गया.

बचाने आए परिजनों पर भी हमला कर दिया
जब कुन्नू के माता-पिता और भाभी उसकी चीख सुनकर उसे बचाने के लिए दौड़े तो आरोपियों ने उनके साथ भी मारपीट की। लाठी-डंडों से हुए हमले में परिवार के तीनों सदस्य भी घायल हो गए और खून से लथपथ हो गए।

अस्पताल में इलाज के दौरान हुई मौत
घटना की सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और सभी घायलों को हुसैनगंज के नजदीकी अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया. वहां से हालत गंभीर होने पर उसे जिला अस्पताल रेफर कर दिया गया। इलाज के दौरान कुन्नू यादव की मौत हो गई, जबकि अन्य घायलों का इलाज जारी है.

जांच में जुटी पुलिस आरोपियों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई की तैयारी कर रही है
घटना के बाद हुसैनगंज पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और परिजनों से शिकायत लेकर केस दर्ज करने की प्रक्रिया शुरू कर दी. पुलिस का कहना है कि सभी आरोपियों की पहचान कर ली गई है और जल्द ही उन्हें गिरफ्तार कर लिया जाएगा. इस घटना के बाद गांव में दहशत और गुस्से का माहौल है.

(रिपोर्ट:देवेंद्र सिंह,फतेहपुर)

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India The (EC) has ordered a complete re-poll in Falta assembly constituency of West Bengal, canceling the polling held on April 29, in what it described as a breakdown of the democratic process. Voting will now be held again on May 21 amid tight security at all 285 polling stations in the South 24 Parganas seat and counting of votes will take place on May 24.The decision follows multiple reports of irregularities, including allegations of voter intimidation, unauthorized presence inside polling stations and possible tampering with voting machines. Officials said the commission reviewed detailed presentations of grassroots officials, observers and available records before declaring the earlier voting “void.”

Why was this step taken

According to the Election Commission, the scale and seriousness of the complaints made it impossible to certify the April 29 vote as free or fair. Reports from observers depicted incidents of intimidation and interference inside booths, raising concerns over whether voters were able to freely exercise their franchise.One of the most serious allegations pertains to electronic voting machines (EVMs). BJP leaders claimed that at several booths, including Harindanga High School, the BJP symbol was partially covered, preventing voters from choosing their preferred option.

who said what

West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar described the repoll as a “victory” for voters, especially women, who he claimed faced intimidation during voting.On the other hand, Trinamool Congress’ Abhishek Banerjee rejected the allegations and hit back, challenging opposition leaders to contest the seat and defend their claims on the ground.Congress also objected to this and Rashid Alvi alleged that there were large-scale irregularities throughout West Bengal and Assam and described the situation as a “stain on democracy”.The day of voting itself reflects an enthusiastic atmosphere. Heavy deployment of security forces, movement of convoys and constant surveillance by political camps created an atmosphere of tension. The BJP alleged that its party symbol was pasted on electronic voting machines (EVMs) at several polling stations in Falta.Candidates from Falta include Trinamool’s Jahangir Khan, BJP’s Debangshu Panda and Congress leader Abdur Razzaq Mollah.

उत्तराखंड में आज सुबह से मौसम खराब है. राजधानी देहरादून में अचानक अंधेरा छा गया और तेज बारिश होने लगी और भारी ओलावृष्टि हुई। वहीं, बारिश से आसपास के इलाकों का तापमान भी गिर गया है.