यूपी की राजनीति: उत्तर प्रदेश में 2027 में होने वाले विधानसभा चुनाव को लेकर सियासी हलचल तेज हो गई है. इसी क्रम में 26 अप्रैल को वाराणसी में निषाद पार्टी और सुभासपा अपने-अपने स्तर पर शक्ति प्रदर्शन करने जा रही है. दोनों पार्टियां एक ही दिन अलग-अलग जगहों पर बड़ी जनसभाएं करेंगी. निषाद पार्टी कटिंग मेमोरियल में सभा करेगी, जबकि सुभासपा नेता ओमप्रकाश राजभर नेशनल इंटर कॉलेज, पिंडरा में जनसभा करेंगे. इन बैठकों के लिए दोनों पार्टियों ने पूरी तैयारी शुरू कर दी है और कार्यकर्ताओं को जुटाने का काम तेजी से चल रहा है.

निषाद पार्टी का फोकस सामाजिक मुद्दों पर है
इस जनसभा की तैयारी के लिए निषाद पार्टी के प्रमुख डॉ. संजय निषाद वाराणसी में डेरा डाले हुए हैं. वह पूर्वांचल के सभी जिलों से कार्यकर्ताओं को जोड़ने में जुटे हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि पहले अंग्रेजों, फिर कांग्रेस और बाद में बसपा और सपा ने निषाद समाज का हक छीनकर उन्हें गरीबी में धकेल दिया. उन्होंने कहा कि अब उन्हें प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी से उम्मीद है. इस जनसभा में एससी आरक्षण समेत कई अहम मुद्दे उठाए जाएंगे.

उसी दिन सुभासपा भी बड़ा आयोजन करेगी
उसी दिन सुभासपा भी अपनी ताकत दिखाने के लिए जनसभा करेगी. पहले यह कार्यक्रम 19 अप्रैल को होना था, लेकिन बाद में तारीख बदलकर 26 अप्रैल कर दी गई. सुभासपा के जिलाध्यक्ष उमेश राजभर ने कहा कि एसटी आरक्षण का मुद्दा वाराणसी से ही उठा था, इसलिए इस जगह को चुना गया। उन्होंने कहा कि इस जनसभा में हजारों कार्यकर्ता भाग लेंगे और इसे ऐतिहासिक बनाया जायेगा.

राजनीतिक विश्लेषकों की नजर में रणनीति
राजनीतिक विश्लेषक विजय नारायण कहते हैं कि छोटे दलों के लिए अपनी ताकत दिखाना जरूरी है. अगर वे ऐसा नहीं करेंगे तो बड़ी पार्टियां उन्हें नजरअंदाज कर देंगी. उनके मुताबिक यूपी और बिहार की राजनीति की यही शैली है, जहां चुनाव से पहले शक्ति प्रदर्शन जरूरी हो जाता है.

संख्याबल के आधार पर सीटों पर बातचीत होगी
विश्लेषकों का मानना ​​है कि इन सार्वजनिक बैठकों के जरिए ही सीटों को लेकर आगे की बातचीत होगी. वाराणसी में ताकत दिखाकर दिल्ली में भी इसकी चर्चा होगी और 2027 के चुनावी गठबंधन की दिशा तय होगी. इन बैठकों में जातिगत और सामाजिक मुद्दों को प्रमुखता दी जाएगी, ताकि हमारे समाज को एक कड़ा संदेश दिया जा सके.

A family from Leeds and more than 100 others missed their EasyJet flight from Milan due to massive delays at passport control caused by the EU’s new entry-exit system. Despite arriving early, she faced biometric checks and slow processing, forcing her to spend £1,600 on an alternative journey. EasyJet cited border control issues, while passengers expressed frustration.

A family from Leeds spent more than £1,600 to get home after easyJet took off from Milan without them and more than 100 other passengers who were stuck in passport control queues due to the newly launched EU entry-exit system.Max Hume, 56, his wife Lynsey, 46, and their 13-year-old son Archie arrived at Milan Linate Airport about three hours before the Sunday morning flight to Manchester. He had good reason to come early. On their way to Italy a week ago they had already spent more than an hour in passport control queues. This time he reached with much time but still missed his flight.Only 34 of the 156 passengers booked on easyJet flight 5420 to Manchester boarded. The remaining 122 remained in Italy.The trouble started when the family reached passport control at 9.15 am. Frontier officials refused entry to Manchester-bound passengers because their flight had not yet been allocated a gate. Passengers flying to London on British Airways and another easyJet service were waved away during the same period, while the Manchester group waited in a standing queue in the heat. Lynsey Hume almost fainted. Another passenger was ill.When processing finally began authorities demanded full biometric registration from each passenger, including fingerprint scans and facial recognition, despite the fact that the same data had already been collected upon arrival in Italy the previous week. EU rules state that once both biometrics are registered only one should be required at subsequent crossings. Two officers worked with a single machine while 16 nearby automatic machines remained idle.By the time the family cleared passport control the plane was gone. At the gate they were told that a bus would take them to their luggage and arrangements would be made for hotel accommodation. There was no employee waiting at baggage claim. When Lynsey Hume contacted the easyJet desk she was told the family had been logged as a no-show and nothing could be done.EasyJet’s live chat told Max Hume that what happens at passport control is not the responsibility of the airline. The only option offered was to pay £110 per person for the next available flight to Manchester, five days away.The family explored alternatives. Each train ticket cost £500 for an all-day journey. A one-way car fare came to £5,000. Ultimately they booked connecting flights via Luxembourg with an overnight hotel stay at a combined cost of around £1,600. Max Hume has a credit card reaching its limit to cover expenses.He said he felt disappointed, broken and very poor. He said about 100 stranded passengers have told him they will never use easyJet again.EasyJet said it advised passengers to allow extra time at the airport and staggered flights where possible to give people more time to clear the queues. It said affected passengers have been offered free transfers and described delays at the border as being beyond its control.The EU entry-exit system was launched on Friday. It requires non-EU travellers, including British citizens, to register biometric data at European borders. Airlines for Europe told border officials the same day to suspend the system entirely when queues reached unacceptable levels.The Association of British Insurers warned travelers that standard travel insurance is unlikely to cover losses caused by EES-related delays and advised anyone affected to first contact their airline.

Tech billionaire, Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has reignited the global debate around COVID-19 vaccine safety after sharing a deeply personal account of his experience with both the virus and its vaccine. In a post on His comments, posted on April 12, 2026, came in response to testimony by former Pfizer toxicologist Dr. Helmut Sterz at a German parliamentary inquiry that discussed estimates of vaccine-related deaths. The post has since sparked a global conversation, with users sharing personal experiences while health officials reiterate established scientific findings on vaccine safety.

What did Elon Musk say about the COVID vaccine?

Musk resorted to X to draw a clear distinction between his COVID-19 infection and his vaccine experience.“The vaccine doses were clearly too high and given too frequently,” he wrote. “I had the original Wuhan virus before there was any vaccine and it was just like any other cold or flu. Bad, but not terrible. But my second vaccine almost sent me to the hospital. It felt like I was dying.”The post was a repost of content shared by Swedish journalist Peter Emanuelsson (@Petersweden7), who chronicled Dr. Helmut Sterz’s testimony before Germany’s Bundestag Corona Inquiry Commission. Musk’s comments immediately became one of the most discussed topics on the platform.

The German parliamentary testimony that started it all

At the center of the controversy is the appearance of Dr. Helmut Sterz before the Corona Inquiry Commission of the Bundestag on March 19, 2026, at the invitation of the AfD party. Sturges, a retired toxicologist who previously worked at pharmaceutical companies Roche and Pfizer, made several claims about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.They alleged that key preclinical safety studies were ignored during development and raised concerns about long-term effects. Most controversially, they applied a multiplier to Germany’s official figure of 2,133 deaths after vaccination reported to the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, arriving at a rough estimate of 20,000 to 60,000 vaccine-related deaths in Germany based on extrapolation rather than confirmed causal data.This data has not been independently verified or supported by public health officials and is a personal interpretation, not a scientific consensus.

Elon Musk’s complicated history with COVID vaccines

This is not the first time Musk has spoken out about COVID vaccines, and his position has evolved over time.In September 2020, he had said that he would not take the vaccine. Months later, after testing positive for COVID-19, he changed his stance. As of 2021, he has publicly stated that he supports vaccines in general and COVID vaccines in particular.He later received the Johnson & Johnson shot, which he tolerated well, but later reported a stronger response to the mRNA booster dose. In January 2023, he wrote that he experienced significant side effects from the booster shot and felt seriously unwell for several days. He also mentioned a relative who developed myocarditis after vaccination.

‘I am not anti-vaccine’, Musk’s subtle stance

Despite his criticism, Musk has consistently said he is not anti-vaccine. In an interview with Tucker Carlson in 2024, he acknowledged that vaccines have saved many lives and remain important in preventing the disease.He cited the polio and smallpox vaccines as major medical achievements. Their primary concern has been the mandates rather than the vaccines themselves.“My concern was more about the demand that people have to take the vaccine and multiple boosters to do anything,” he wrote. He also said that he would not fire employees who refuse vaccination.

What does the science really say?

Health officials have consistently said COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for most people. The World Health Organization has described these as an important tool in reducing severe disease and deaths during pandemics.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says myocarditis is a rare side effect of mRNA vaccines, which is usually mild and resolves without complications.Common side effects such as fatigue, fever, and soreness are expected immune responses and are usually short-lived. Musk did not specify his exact symptoms, making clinical interpretation difficult.The debate surrounding Musk’s comments reflects the broader tension in post-pandemic discourse between established scientific evidence and personal experiences. Although adverse events do occur, they remain rare compared to the overall benefits of vaccination in preventing serious disease.What is clear is that high-profile voices can significantly influence public perception. With Musk once again at the center of the conversation, the debate continues over vaccines, risks and personal choice.

Ghana’s Berekum Chelsea, a professional football club, is in shock after winger Dominic Frimpong was shot dead during an armed robbery attack on the team bus, the Ghana Football Association said on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday at Goaso Bibiani Road when the team was returning from a Ghana Premier League match against Summertex in Samareboi town in southern Ghana. The Ghana Premier League is the top level of football in the West African country.

According to a club statement, armed men blocked the road and opened fire on the team bus, Reuters reports.

“On the way back from Samreboi to Berekum, our team bus was attacked by a group of armed robbers who blocked the road to prevent our passage,” the club said. “As the driver attempted to turn the bus back, masked men carrying guns and assault rifles began firing at our bus. The players and staff ran into nearby bushes to hide.”

The Ghana Football Association later confirmed that 20-year-old Frimpong died in the attack, and described his death as a major loss to football in the country.

“The GFA is deeply shocked and saddened by the sad news of the passing of Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea Football Club,” the association said. “This tragic incident is a huge loss not only for the club but for Ghanaian football as a whole. Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game reflected the spirit of the league.”

The governing body said it would strengthen security arrangements for teams traveling for domestic competitions in response to the incident.

The attack has raised concerns over the safety of sports teams traveling by road in Ghana. In 2023, another club, Legon Cities, also reported an attack on their team bus after a match in Summertex, although no injuries were recorded.

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मुजफ्फरनगर शहर में चोरी की घटनाएं लगातार बढ़ती जा रही हैं और ताजा मामला शहर कोतवाली गेट के ठीक बाहर स्थित “लिमरा लेदर” की दुकान से सामने आया है, जहां एक युवक घड़ी चुराते हुए सीसीटीवी कैमरे में कैद हो गया. घटना 6 अप्रैल की बताई जा रही है, लेकिन सोशल मीडिया पर वीडियो वायरल होने के बाद यह मामला एक बार फिर शहर की सुरक्षा व्यवस्था पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े कर रहा है.

घटना की खास बात यह है कि यह घटना उस जगह पर हुई है जो शहर के सबसे संवेदनशील और निगरानी वाले इलाकों में गिना जाता है. इसके बावजूद चोरी की घटना से व्यापारी और स्थानीय लोग चिंतित हैं.

सामान देखने के बहाने दुकान में घुसा युवक, मौके का फायदा उठाया और घड़ी उठा ली

सीसीटीवी फुटेज में साफ दिख रहा है कि कुछ युवक सामान्य ग्राहक बनकर दुकान में घुसते हैं और सामान देखने लगते हैं. इसी बीच उनमें से एक युवक मौका पाकर चुपचाप काउंटर पर रखी घड़ी उठा लेता है।

घड़ी उठाने के बाद युवक बिना किसी हड़बड़ी के अपने दोस्तों के साथ दुकान से बाहर निकल जाता है। पूरी वारदात को इतनी सफाई से अंजाम दिया गया कि पहली नजर में किसी को शक भी नहीं हुआ.

वीडियो वायरल होने के बाद पुलिस की कार्यप्रणाली पर उठे सवाल

घटना का वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर सामने आने के बाद स्थानीय व्यापारियों और नागरिकों में सुरक्षा व्यवस्था को लेकर नाराजगी है. लोगों का कहना है कि जब कोतवाली गेट जैसे संवेदनशील इलाके में ऐसी घटनाएं हो सकती हैं तो अन्य इलाकों की स्थिति का अंदाजा आसानी से लगाया जा सकता है।

व्यापारियों ने मांग की है कि बाजार क्षेत्रों में नियमित गश्त बढ़ाई जाए और चोरी की घटनाओं पर प्रभावी नियंत्रण के लिए ठोस रणनीति बनाई जाए.

शिव चौक क्षेत्र में पहले भी महिला चोर गिरोह सक्रिय रहा है

इस घटना से पहले शिव चौक इलाके में बुर्का पहनने वाली महिलाओं के गिरोह द्वारा बैग, कॉस्मेटिक सामान और अन्य सामान चोरी करने की घटनाएं सामने आ चुकी हैं। इन घटनाओं से व्यापारियों में पहले से ही असुरक्षा की भावना पैदा हो गई थी।

लगातार हो रही ऐसी घटनाओं से बाजार क्षेत्र के दुकानदार सतर्क रहने को मजबूर हो गये हैं.

गोल मार्केट, भगत सिंह रोड और रूड़की रोड भी चोरी की घटनाओं से प्रभावित हैं।

हाल के दिनों में शहर के प्रमुख व्यावसायिक क्षेत्रों-गोले मार्केट, भगत सिंह रोड और रूड़की रोड में भी चोरी की कई घटनाएं सामने आई हैं। लगातार बढ़ रही इन घटनाओं का असर शहर के कारोबारी माहौल पर पड़ने लगा है.

दुकानदारों का कहना है कि यदि जल्द ही प्रभावी कार्रवाई नहीं की गई तो बाजारों में कारोबार प्रभावित हो सकता है।

आबकारी पुलिस चौकी से कुछ दूरी पर घटनाएं हुईं, फिर भी घटनाएं नहीं रुक रही हैं

चौंकाने वाली बात यह भी है कि हाल की कई घटनाएं शिव चौक स्थित आबकारी पुलिस चौकी से महज 200 से 300 मीटर की दूरी पर हुई हैं। इसके बावजूद अपराधियों पर प्रभावी अंकुश नहीं लग पा रहा है.

स्थानीय लोगों का कहना है कि इतने संवेदनशील इलाके में लगातार चोरी की घटनाएं सुरक्षा व्यवस्था के लिए गंभीर चुनौती की ओर इशारा करती हैं.

व्यापारियों और नागरिकों में बढ़ी चिंता, सुरक्षा बढ़ाने की मांग तेज

लगातार हो रही चोरी की घटनाओं से शहर के व्यापारियों और आम नागरिकों में चिंता का माहौल है. दुकानदारों ने प्रशासन से बाजार क्षेत्रों में गश्त बढ़ाने, सीसीटीवी निगरानी मजबूत करने और संदिग्ध गतिविधियों पर तुरंत कार्रवाई सुनिश्चित करने की मांग की है.

लोगों का मानना ​​है कि समय रहते प्रभावी कदम उठाकर ही शहर में सुरक्षा का भरोसा मजबूत किया जा सकता है.

कोतवाली गेट के बाहर हुई इस चोरी की घटना ने शहर की सुरक्षा व्यवस्था को लेकर नई चिंता पैदा कर दी है. लगातार हो रही घटनाओं के बीच स्थानीय व्यापारी मांग कर रहे हैं कि पुलिस बाजार क्षेत्रों में निगरानी और गश्त मजबूत करे, ताकि नागरिकों में सुरक्षा का विश्वास बहाल हो सके.

New Delhi: The Times Internet Half Marathon has consistently emerged as one of the capital’s premier fitness events, bringing together thousands of participants from across the country. More than just a race, it serves as a platform promoting health, stamina and community spirit. With over 17,000 runners taking to the streets of Delhi this year, the marathon reflected the growing awareness around fitness and wellness in urban India.

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A person’s potential is often defined by his willpower. A powerful example of this can be seen in the journey Ajit Kumar SinghDeputy Inspector General (DIG), Border Security Force. At the age of 58 and a kidney transplant survivor, she not only participated in the Times Internet Half Marathon as the chief guest but also participated in the 10 kilometer race, demonstrating resilience and determination. He flagged off the marathon before joining the participants at the start line. His decision to run, despite a prominent medical history that might discourage many, reflects a life guided by discipline and mental strength qualities developed over decades of service. bsf.Held on the streets of Delhi, the marathon brought together over 17,000 participants in a celebration of health and stamina. Runners from diverse backgrounds participated, each with individual motivations ranging from fitness goals to personal milestones. Among them, Singh’s presence was not for show, but for his quiet message. Despite there being reasons that could have held them back, they decided to participate, underscoring the importance of resilience in everyday life.Health experts often emphasize that physical well-being is closely related to mental and emotional health. However, it is often ignored in the fast-paced lifestyle. Events such as the Times Internet Half Marathon aim to address this by encouraging individuals to prioritize fitness and wellness. Singh’s participation served as a powerful reminder of this message. His story reflects a broader truth that inspiration is most effective when it is demonstrated through action. In a crowd of thousands, one person’s resolve had the potential to resonate far beyond the finish line. As the marathon ended, it left behind more than just numbers and finish times. It reinforced a larger message that flexibility is a choice, and the limitations we often accept rarely define us.

यात्रा के संयोजक इमरोज़ आलम ने कहा कि यात्रा के लोग इस्लाम धर्म छोड़कर अब सनातन धर्म में हैं, उन्होंने मुस्लिम समाज के लोगों को जागरूक करने के उद्देश्य से यात्रा निकाली है, ताकि इस्लाम धर्म के लोग सनातन में लौट सकें.

पुलिस बल के साथ यात्रा हरिद्वार नजीबाबाद हाईवे से होते हुए हरकी पैड़ी पहुंची। यात्रा दोपहर करीब 1.30 बजे समाप्त हुई और वापसी में पुलिस सुरक्षा के बीच यात्रा चिड़ियापुर से उत्तर प्रदेश की सीमा में प्रवेश कर गई।

In Saudi Arabia, efforts have been made to redefine water use in such areas, whereby the use of treated water has been employed as an innovative way of restoring the environment. In this context, Saudi Arabia’s strategy has helped establish a sustainable green belt through efforts to transform Saudi Arabia’s deserts. This is one of the efforts towards achieving sustainability in the future. Water recycling not only conserves water but also tackles other problems, including desertification and poor air quality.

Saudi Arabia is turning waste water into a sustainable resource

Wastewater reuse plans in Saudi Arabia are directly linked to the country’s transformation efforts, including the Vision 2030 initiative. Notably, up to 70% of Saudi Arabia’s treated wastewater will be reused, which is far more than has been planned for reuse in the past several decades. As MEWA says, the treated waste water is used in the process of irrigation, landscaping and afforestation.In particular, MEWA emphasizes that:“Treated wastewater is a valuable resource that contributes to sustainability and reduces dependence on limited natural resources, particularly non-renewable groundwater.”This approach follows global trends in the field, which are widely recognized around the world. Reuse of waste water has become a cornerstone solution in terms of overcoming water scarcity. Treated wastewater is a great source of irrigation water and nutrients for crops.

Green corridors in the desert: combating desertification

Creation of green corridors is one of the notable results of reusing waste water. They act as a way to stabilize soils, control sandstorms, and help create micro-climates conducive to biodiversity.As stated in the title researchMonsoonal imprint on Late Quaternary landscapes of the Rub’ al Khali desert.“, carried out by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), waste water reuse projects bring positive results to the environment. One of them is the following:“Vegetation improvement in desert environments can be achieved through irrigation using treated waste water, thereby improving soil fertility.”These projects, while being beneficial to the environment, also have an impact on improving the quality of life. For example, green belts make cities cooler and provide more recreation sites to their residents. This is seen in cities like Riyadh, which now have parks and tree-lined streets.

Innovative water management and future expansion

Furthermore, Saudi Arabia is dedicated to adopting innovative methods in water treatment by ensuring that recycled water meets standards of safety for both the environment and public health. Currently, existing state-of-the-art plants rely on multi-stage filtration and purification to make water useful for irrigation.As reported Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)It is important to pay special attention to innovation in the industry because:“Public-Private Partnerships Driving Efficiency and Innovation in Wastewater Treatment and Reuse.”Further development of the project in the future will prove to be extremely important in meeting the goals related to sustainable development. As a result of this process, it becomes possible to create large green corridors, turning much of the desert area into a sustainable ecosystem.Innovation coupled with sustainability is now being implemented in Saudi Arabia, even though the country is one of the driest regions on earth.

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New Delhi: BJP leaders in Bihar on Monday said the party’s first chief minister in the state will be identified on Tuesday, as Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is expected to reach Patna to oversee the transition of power.Chouhan, who has been appointed a central observer by the BJP high command for the election of the new legislature party leader, will visit Bihar on a day when JDU president Nitish Kumar is expected to step down as chief minister.