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यह सड़क कब बनेगी? सवाल पूछते ही गुस्साए दुकानदार ने शख्स के तीन दांत तोड़ दिए, फिर हाथ में देते हुए कहा- हां बन रहा है.

कानपुर समाचार: कानपुर शहर में खस्ताहाल सड़कों की समस्या अब सिर्फ लोगों के लिए समस्या नहीं रह गई है, बल्कि यह विवाद और हिंसा का कारण भी बनने लगी है। ऐसा ही एक मामला रावतपुर थाना क्षेत्र में सामने आया है, जहां सड़क की खराब हालत पर हल्का मजाक करना एक ग्राहक को महंगा पड़ गया. आरोप है कि एक दुकानदार और उसके बेटे ने मिलकर ग्राहक की बेरहमी से पिटाई कर दी, जिससे वह गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गया. घटना के बाद इलाके में हड़कंप मच गया और मामला पुलिस तक पहुंच गया.

दूध लेने गए ग्राहक से विवाद शुरू हो गया
जानकारी के मुताबिक, शारदा नगर निवासी अमित सिंह प्राइवेट कर्मचारी हैं। रविवार दोपहर वह पास के जनरल स्टोर पर दूध लेने गया था। इस दौरान उन्होंने मजाक-मजाक में दुकान मालिक संजय सिंह भदौरिया से सड़क की हालत के बारे में पूछा कि क्या यह सड़क अब बनने वाली है. यह बात दुकानदार को नागवार गुजरी और वह अमित सिंह से बहस करने लगा.

दुकानदार और बेटे पर मारपीट का आरोप
पीड़ित अमित सिंह का आरोप है कि विवाद बढ़ने पर दुकानदार संजय सिंह और उसका बेटा सौरभ उसे दुकान के अंदर खींच ले गये. इसके बाद दोनों ने मिलकर उसे लाठी-डंडों से जमकर पीटा। मारपीट के दौरान अमित सिंह गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गये और उनके मुंह के तीन दांत टूट गये.

घटना के बाद तंज और पुलिस की कार्रवाई
पीड़ित के मुताबिक, आरोपी ने उसे टूटे हुए दांत देते हुए ताना मारा और कहा कि सड़क बन रही है, अब तुम जहां जाना चाहो जा सकते हो. घटना की सूचना 112 नंबर पर दी गई, जिसके बाद पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और दोनों पक्षों को थाने ले आई। बाद में पीड़ित ने थाने के अंदर से मारपीट का वीडियो बनाकर सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल कर दिया, जिससे मामला और चर्चा में आ गया.

पुलिस जांच में जुटी
थाना प्रभारी कमलेश राय ने बताया कि मामूली बात पर विवाद हुआ था, जिसके चलते मारपीट में युवक का दांत टूट गया है. शिकायत के आधार पर मामले की जांच की जा रही है और आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई की जाएगी.

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‘Ready to play full role’: France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route

'Ready to play full role': France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route
French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that France and the United Kingdom will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise between the United States and Iran over control of the strategic waterway.The announcement comes amid growing geopolitical friction following a move by US Central Command (CENTCOM) to impose sanctions on maritime traffic connected to Iranian ports. According to CENTCOM, these measures are being implemented under the direction of US President Donald Trump and will apply to ships of all nationalities operating in and out of Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.CENTCOM clarified that the sanctions target port activity involving Iran, while freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for ships transiting between non-Iranian ports will remain unaffected.In response, Iran strongly criticized the US move and warned that maritime security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of ​​Oman could be at risk if its security interests were threatened. Iranian officials also said they would continue to enforce controls on access to the strait, allowing passage under their own rules while restricting ships associated with hostile entities.Against this backdrop, Macron said the proposed initiative is part of broader diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East and ensure long-term regional stability. He stressed that the mission would be “strictly defensive” and separate from the parties involved in the ongoing hostilities.Macron said France and Britain would convene a conference in the coming days with countries willing to contribute to a “peaceful multinational mission” aimed at protecting maritime traffic through the key energy route.“With regard to the Strait of Hormuz, we will organize a conference with the United Kingdom in the coming days, with countries that are ready to contribute with us to a peaceful multinational mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in this Strait. This strictly defensive mission, separate from belligerent ones, will be deployed as soon as the situation becomes favorable, Macron said.He said the initiative is linked to broader regional concerns, including Iran’s nuclear and ballistic activities and what he described as destabilizing actions, as a two-week ceasefire continues between US-Israel coalition forces and Iran after more than a month of conflict.Macron also said the effort is part of a broader effort to seek diplomatic solutions in the Middle East, including restoring stability while respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.Macron reiterated that France is ready to play a “full role” in the initiative, adding that the mission will be deployed when conditions are favourable.

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मुजफ्फरनगर: बुढ़ाना पुलिस का बड़ा खुलासा- फर्जी दस्तावेज बेचने वाला अंतर्राज्यीय वाहन चोर गिरोह पकड़ा गया, 3 फॉर्च्यूनर कारें बरामद

मुजफ्फरनगर जिले के बुढ़ाना थाना क्षेत्र में पुलिस ने अंतरराज्यीय स्तर पर सक्रिय वाहन चोर गिरोह का भंडाफोड़ कर दो शातिर आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार किया है. पुलिस ने इनके कब्जे से तीन लग्जरी फॉर्च्यूनर कारें बरामद की हैं, जिनकी अनुमानित कीमत करीब 1.80 करोड़ रुपये बताई जा रही है. यह कार्रवाई जिले में वाहन चोरी के खिलाफ बड़ी सफलता मानी जा रही है. 🚔


मुखबिर की सूचना पर खंडहर में छापा, मौके से मिलीं तीन लग्जरी कारें

पुलिस को सूचना मिली थी कि चोरी और फाइनेंस करने वाला एक सक्रिय गिरोह अवैध रूप से वाहन खरीदकर उनका इंजन और चेसिस नंबर बदल देता है. इसके बाद फर्जी दस्तावेज तैयार कर बाजार में बेच दिया जाता है।

सूचना के आधार पर पुलिस टीम ने बुढ़ाना-कांधला मार्ग से विज्ञान मार्ग स्थित एक खंडहर में छापा मारा, जहां दो संदिग्ध व्यक्ति मौजूद मिले। पुलिस ने उन्हें मौके से गिरफ्तार कर लिया और वहां से तीन फॉर्च्यूनर गाड़ियां बरामद कीं.


फर्जी नंबर प्लेट और दस्तावेज तैयार कर वाहन बेचे जाते थे।

प्रारंभिक पूछताछ में आरोपियों ने बताया कि उनका गिरोह योजनाबद्ध तरीके से काम करता है। गिरोह के अलग-अलग सदस्य अलग-अलग जिम्मेदारियां निभाते थे। कुछ सदस्यों ने वाहन चुराए, जबकि अन्य ने उनके इंजन और चेसिस नंबर मिटाकर फर्जी नंबर प्लेट और दस्तावेज बनाए।

इसके बाद ग्राहक ढूंढकर इन गाड़ियों को बेच दिया जाता था और अवैध कमाई को आपस में बांट लिया जाता था.


अंतरराज्यीय नेटवर्क से जुड़े हैं आरोपी, पुलिस खंगाल रही आपराधिक इतिहास

गिरफ्तार आरोपियों की पहचान आदिल पुत्र जावेद अहमद निवासी जिला कुलगाम (कश्मीर) और मनीष पुत्र ब्रजपाल निवासी गाजियाबाद के रूप में हुई है, जो वर्तमान में मेरठ में रह रहे थे। पुलिस के मुताबिक दोनों आरोपी अंतरराज्यीय स्तर पर सक्रिय वाहन चोरी नेटवर्क से जुड़े हैं.

पुलिस अब उसके अन्य साथियों और नेटवर्क से जुड़े लोगों की तलाश में जुटी है. साथ ही आरोपियों का आपराधिक इतिहास भी खंगाला जा रहा है.


लग्जरी गाड़ियों को ठिकाने लगाने के लिए खास रणनीति बनाई गई थी

जांच के दौरान पता चला कि गिरोह चोरी की महंगी गाड़ियों को सुरक्षित जगहों पर छिपा देता था. इसके बाद इंजन और चेसिस नंबर बदलकर नई पहचान दी गई।

फर्जी दस्तावेज तैयार कर इन गाड़ियों को अलग-अलग जिलों और राज्यों में बेच दिया जाता था, जिससे इनकी पहचान करना मुश्किल हो जाता था.


स्पेशल पुलिस टीम को संयुक्त ऑपरेशन में मिली सफलता

इस कार्रवाई में बुढ़ाना थाने की विशेष टीम ने समन्वित कार्रवाई की. टीम में प्रभारी निरीक्षक सुभाष अत्री, उपनिरीक्षक संदीप कुमार, ललित कुमार, आशीष चौधरी, तेजवीर सिंह, हेड कांस्टेबल पुष्पेंद्र, संजय कुमार, सुनील कुमार, अमरदीप सिंह, सर्विलांस सेल के विकास चौधरी समेत अन्य पुलिसकर्मी शामिल रहे।

टीम की सक्रियता और सूझबूझ से गिरोह को पकड़ने में सफलता मिली.


सराहनीय कार्य के लिए पुलिस टीम को नकद पुरस्कार मिला

इस उल्लेखनीय कार्रवाई के लिए बुढ़ाना पुलिस टीम को वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधीक्षक संजय कुमार वर्मा द्वारा 15,000 रुपये के नकद पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया है. अधिकारियों ने टीम के प्रयासों की सराहना की और कहा कि वाहन चोरी नेटवर्क के खिलाफ इसी तरह की कार्रवाई जारी रहेगी.


वाहन चोरी के संगठित गिरोह के खिलाफ अभियान तेज

पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि जिले में सक्रिय संगठित वाहन चोर गिरोह के खिलाफ लगातार अभियान चलाया जा रहा है. हाल की कार्रवाइयों से संकेत मिला है कि लग्जरी वाहनों की चोरी और फर्जी दस्तावेज तैयार करने और बेचने में शामिल नेटवर्क पर कड़ी नजर रखी जा रही है।

उम्मीद है कि आने वाले समय में ऐसे मामलों में और भी गिरफ्तारियां होंगी.


बुढ़ाना क्षेत्र में अंतरराज्यीय स्तर पर सक्रिय लग्जरी वाहन चोर गिरोह का खुलासा पुलिस की बड़ी उपलब्धि मानी जा रही है। तीन फॉर्च्यूनर कारों की बरामदगी और आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी से संकेत मिलता है कि जिले में संगठित अपराध के खिलाफ अभियान तेज कर दिया गया है और भविष्य में भी ऐसे गिरोहों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई जारी रहेगी.

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Amit Shah: ‘People will answer bombs with ballots’: Amit Shah warns TMC ‘goons’ of ‘jail’ in Bengal | india news

'People will answer bombs with ballots': Amit Shah in Bengal, warns of 'jail' to TMC 'goons'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah but intensified its attack on Monday All India Trinamool CongressClaiming that voters in West Bengal will “answer bombs and bullets with votes” and bring Bharatiya Janata Party To gain power in the assembly elections.Addressing a rally in Birbhum district, Shah said, “TMC goons will no longer be able to terrorize the people of Bengal with their bomb blasts. The people of Bengal will answer bombs with ballots and fear with faith.”Addressing back-to-back rallies at Mayureshwar and Khairasol in Birbhum district, Shah said the “writing is on the wall” indicating that people have decided to say “ta ta bye bye” to the chief minister. Mamata Banerjee.Stepping up his rhetoric, he said, “People should say goodbye to the Mamata government. The BJP will then work to straighten out the syndicates and cut-money promoters by hanging them upside down,” he said, alleging corruption and “mafia raj” under the TMC rule.He also issued a warning ahead of voting, saying, “I advise TMC goons to stay in their homes on April 23… otherwise we will pick them up one by one on May 4 and put them in jail,” he said, claiming that BJP workers have faced violence for a long time under the current regime.Shah accused the state government of failing to stop infiltration and promised strict action, including driving out illegal immigrants and completing border fencing with Bangladesh within 45 days of government formation. He also reiterated BJP’s plan to implement Uniform Civil Code in the state.Taking aim at the ruling party over governance, Shah alleged rampant corruption across all sectors, including recruitment scams, ration distribution irregularities and misuse of welfare funds, and said those responsible would be forced to “return every penny”.She also criticized Banerjee over women’s safety and promised to improve law and order and said the BJP government would ensure a safe environment for women across the state.Highlighting the welfare promises, Shah said the BJP government will implement measures including faster delivery of central schemes under a “double-engine” administration, as well as financial support for women and youth, better benefits for farmers and comprehensive health care coverage.Voting in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, while counting of votes will take place on May 4.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai has a message for all US technology companies: Lead and…

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has a message for all US technology companies: Lead and…

google ceo Sundar Pichai Called on US technology companies to take the lead in global artificial intelligence development, defining AI as the defining technology of the era and urging the US to “boldly and responsibly develop it so that every American can benefit.”In a recent CBS 60 Minutes interview, Pichai described AI as “the most profound technology ever”, comparing its potential impact to previous US-led technological revolutions. He further said that America’s history of innovation should guide its approach to AI to ensure that the technology is used for broader societal benefit.

Sundar Pichai highlights real-world applications of AI

Pichai highlighted how AI is already reshaping industries:* Medical research – accelerating progress toward life-saving treatments.* Education – Enabling teachers to personalize lessons for students.* Emergency response – Improve wildfire tracking and disaster management.He also pointed to consumer-facing innovations like self-driving cars, describing his father’s first ride in a driverless vehicle in San Francisco as “magical.”While being optimistic about AI, Pichai also acknowledged challenges that include workforce disruption and the need for retraining programs. He believes regulation and investment in workforce training are important steps. He said, “I am optimistic. Not because I believe in technology, but because I believe in the power of people and American ingenuity.”It is also important to note that the AI ​​boom is also putting pressure on infrastructure. US tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet are facing criticism over water use, land requirements and energy consumption for new data centres. Some projects have been delayed or cancelled. Meanwhile, China is experimenting with alternatives, including underwater data centers cooled by Shanghai’s seawater.

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हरिद्वार: बैसाखी स्नान के लिए धर्मनगरी में उमड़ी श्रद्धालुओं की भीड़, गंगा में लगाई आस्था की डुबकी – बैसाखी स्नान बैसाखी स्नान के लिए हरिद्वार में उमड़ी श्रद्धालुओं की भीड़

बैसाखी स्नान पर श्रद्धालुओं की भीड़ बैसाखी पवित्र स्नान के लिए हरिद्वार में उमड़ती है

हरिद्वार में उमड़ी भीड़
– फोटो : संवाद न्यूज एजेंसी

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‘One Pandya had to win’: Krunal Pandya enjoys RCB’s win over MI at Wankhede | cricket news

'One Pandya had to win': Krunal Pandya enjoys RCB's win over MI at Wankhede
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Krunal Pandya appealed against Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. (PTI photo)

Mumbai: Royals Challengers Bangalore win by 18 runs Mumbai Indians It tasted a little sweeter at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night Krunal Pandya. Enjoying a special encounter against his former franchise, the all-rounder, who unveiled his new hairstyle – Jamaican braids which fans said was probably inspired by England fast bowler Jofra Archer – enjoyed getting the better of his brother. hardik pandya. Enjoying the moment, which will probably give him bragging rights at home for a few days, Krunal quipped that it will always be a case of “a Pandya has to win”.

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How Justin Langer’s confidence helped Mukul Choudhary shine?

Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!In a high-scoring match, RCB scored a mammoth total of 240 runs for four wickets but restricted MI to 222 runs for four wickets. On a flat surface where there was nothing for the bowlers, Krunal took one for 26 in four overs and took the crucial wicket of India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, who was looking dangerous while batting on 33, before he swept the left-arm spinner to deep backward square leg. Krunal thus helped RCB derail MI’s innings in the middle overs, which proved to be decisive in the end. In a position he knows well, Krunal once again showed why he is a valuable asset for RCB.“Wankhede has always been close to my heart. I have played here for six years and was fortunate to win three trophies during that time,” Krunal said in the post-match press conference.“So it’s always special to come here, and as I said last year, ultimately the points were coming home. One Pandya had to win, and I think I was lucky in that,” he said.Since moving to RCB from Lucknow Supergiants in 2025, Krunal has become a reliable man in their setup. He played a key role in their title-winning campaign last season, taking 17 wickets @ 22.29 in 15 matches and contributing 109 runs @ 18.16 with the bat lower down the order. That run included a brilliant, match-changing effort of two wickets for 17 runs in four overs in the final against Punjab Kings. Krunal, named as the ‘Player of the Match’, turned the tables in RCB’s favor by taking the wickets of Prabhasmiran Singh and Josh Inglis, leaving Punjab Kings six runs behind while chasing 191. So far in IPL 2026, Krunal has taken five wickets at 23.60 with an economy rate of 9.07 in four matches for the defending champions. Pandya’s spell has helped RCB regain control and win the battle in the middle overs. More than the numbers, his ability to step up in big moments is what is most important. The 35-year-old Baroda captain is the only cricketer to win the Player of the Match award twice in an IPL final.‘Don’t plan ahead to throw a bouncer but want to be one step ahead of the batsmen’One ‘wonder weapon’ that Krunal has used successfully against batsmen is the bouncer – a delivery not usually associated with spinners. Krunal said that he uses deliveries according to his gut feeling and to stay one step ahead of the batsmen.“I never shy away from trying different and new things because with the Impact Player rule, earlier, you had No. 6 or 7 as all-rounders and the batting was quite different. But now at No. 8, pure batsmen (are coming) and apart from the skill set, young boys like Mukul (Choudhary) and Vaibhav (Suryavanshi) are consistently hitting with the first ball. As a bowler, I want to be one step ahead both skill-wise and mentally.“I am happy that it is coming out well and hopefully in this format, there are finger spinners who will stick and who can take something out of it and do well. Because (with a) flat track and eight batsmen, it has become very difficult for the finger spinners,” Krunal said.Often caught by surprise by the spinner bowling a short fast ball, the batsman leaves the ball alone. Krunal said that his bouncers are pre-planned, but spontaneous. He said, “I am someone who listens to my gut. I don’t plan in advance whether I will bowl the fourth or fifth or sixth ball (as a bouncer). There come days when I will bowl two bouncers one after the other and suddenly I will bowl the first ball and the sixth ball.”“But yes, it is kind of an inner feeling about when to bowl which ball and I am 100 per cent committed to it. People talk a lot about my bouncers and the balls which look quite different and fun… but I have always worked on the fundamentals of my bowling and if you see I am tall and I am able to get the bounce, I am also able to deceive the spin and flight and get the batsmen out. I don’t practice bowling bouncers much. It’s just that I actually bowl in the game,” he explained. ‘Kohli should be fine’ Meanwhile, Krunal said that Virat Kohli The batting superstar is expected to “recover” after missing the field for the second half of the game due to an ankle injury. “I haven’t spoken to the physio yet but I think he will be fine. I think there is nothing to worry about,” Krunal said.

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This Egyptian discovery could rewrite the history of human origins; Scientists say we are looking in the wrong place. world News

This Egyptian discovery could rewrite the history of human origins; Scientists say we're looking in the wrong place

The theory that East Africa is the most likely birthplace of man has persisted for many years. However, a new discovery from a part of Egypt that has not been extensively studied before is casting doubt on this theory. New evidence suggests that humans’ early ancestors may have evolved across a much wider geographic area than previously thought.Such a discovery is significant because it focuses attention on North Africa, a region that has been largely ignored in research on human origins.

Fossil discovery in Egypt changes human origin theory

The latest discovery is from an area of ​​Egypt that is less explored. The discovery is significant because of its age and characteristics, which link it to primate species that may be linked to human evolution.According to the study “An early Miocene ape from the biogeographic intersection of African and Eurasian Hominoidea,Published in the journal Science, the fossil provides evidence that early ape evolution may not have been limited to East Africa.The fossil shows that early evolutionary events did not just occur in East Africa, but areas such as Egypt may also be responsible for our early history as humans.

Why scientists say we’re looking in the wrong place for human origins

For years, most research was conducted in areas of East Africa, such as Ethiopia and Kenya, where many of the fossils were found. Therefore, one would assume that human evolution occurred in these areas.However, this finding suggests that studying these areas alone may cause researchers to miss other important areas. Human evolution probably occurred in northern Africa, such as Egypt.

What Egyptian fossils reveal about early human ancestors

The Egyptian fossil has some features that indicate its connection with the early primates from which humans originated. The fossil is important in that it helps researchers understand evolution and adaptations between different species.The fossil is indicative of movement and migration as early primates were able to migrate from one place to another.

Forgotten regions like Egypt now important for human evolution research

This finding shows the importance of research on less familiar areas. Places that have not been studied much before may contain important information regarding the origin of the human race.Researchers are beginning to venture into other areas to conduct their studies.

Why does this Egyptian discovery matter to understanding human evolution?

More than just expanding the fossil record, this discovery changes the way we think about human evolution. Development is not limited to any one area; Rather, it is a complex process that takes into account many different environmental factors.This may change the course of future studies, prompting researchers to explore other areas that have not yet been fully studied.

Final Insights on Human Origins and Egypt Fossil Discovery

This Egyptian discovery shows us that scientific knowledge is constantly evolving. What was once believed to be true can easily become false as more information comes to light.In exploring outside the usual places where humans originated, science is giving us a better and fuller understanding of our beginnings.

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‘Himanta is the most corrupt in the country’: Rahul Gandhi supports Pawan Kheda as passport controversy escalates. india news

'Himanta most corrupt in the country': Rahul Gandhi supports Pawan Kheda as passport controversy escalates
Rahul Gandhi and Himanta Biswa Sarma (file photos)

New Delhi: Even as the dust has settled on Assam’s election campaign, Monday saw a heated exchange between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Congress, with Rahul Gandhi calling the Assam CM “the most corrupt in the country” who is “misusing the power of the state to harass his political opponents”.Supporting his party colleague Pawan Khera, whose Delhi home was raided by Assam Police following an explosive claim against Himanta’s wife, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said “Congress stands with Pawan Khera” and “the party will not be intimidated”.“The current CM of Assam is the most corrupt in the country. He will not escape the law. It is against the Constitution to misuse the power of the state to harass his political opponents and critics.” The questions being raised should be investigated. Transparency, accountability of power and rule of law are the foundation of our constitutional values. Congress party stands with Pawan Kheda. We will not be intimidated,” Rahul Gandhi wrote against Himanta, who switched from Congress to BJP in 2016.Himanta was on edge after Khera alleged at a press conference that the Assam Chief Minister’s wife held multiple foreign passports, following which the BJP leader issued a sharp rebuttal and issued legal threats.Kheda said, “We have documents that show that Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, holds three passports. The first is a UAE Golden Card, the second is an Antigua and Barbuda passport and the third is an Egyptian passport. Two of these are from Islamic countries, yet they continue to publicly claim religious observance.”Later, Sarma rejected the claims as politically motivated and said that both he and his wife would file a defamation case against Khera within 48 hours. He wrote onAs the confrontation started worsening, the Telangana High Court granted anticipatory bail to Khera in the case registered against him over his alleged derogatory remarks against CM Sarma and his wife.

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Indian women’s hockey team: Lalthantluangi hopes to make her mark as India take on world No. 2 Argentina hockey news

Lalthantluangi hopes to make a mark when India take on world number two Argentina
Lalthantluangi (left) with Miss Batei.

As the Indian women’s hockey team begins its preparations for three major tournaments in the coming months with a four-match series against Argentina at Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires from Monday, one player who will try to impress coach Sord Marin is newcomer Lalthantluangi. The Mizo youth was part of the team that won the Junior Asia Cup in 2024 and participated in the Junior World Cup held in Chile last year. However, her real challenge begins now, as Marin looks to pit the team against the world No. 2 team. “She was hoping to get a call-up during the World Cup qualifiers itself and was heartbroken when she didn’t make the team. But I told her to keep believing and work hard, and she was very happy when she was finally selected,” said Miss B’Tei, Lalthantluangi’s longtime coach. Lalthantluangi, who has also played for Ranchi Royals during the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), trained under Miss Batey from 2016, when she joined the SAI Hockey Center in Thenzawl, until she made it to the junior national camp in 2024. “We selected her after she competed in the Thenzawl Zone Middle School Sports Meet in 2016. She knew nothing about hockey then and played volleyball and football in her village, but we selected her because her physical attributes were very good,” said the coach, who trains around 40 students at Thenzawl Academy. While Miss Batey can’t wait to see her protégé play for the senior team, she is delighted with how her student Lalremsiami has inspired the newcomer to go even further. The coach further said, “Lalremsiami is a big inspiration for the players of Mizoram. She gives a lot of confidence to the youth and helps them in every possible way.” Naturally, Lalremsiami is eager to play with him. “It is a proud moment for me to have my junior in the team, especially since we both are from Mizoram. I know how hard it is to get to this level and how hard it is to get here,” Argentina’s Lalremsiami said. “As a player, he is very disciplined and it’s good to see his progress.” What’s even more special is how eagerly the academy players are waiting to see Lalthantluangi on the field in national colours. She will be the third player after Lalremsiami and Haniyalum Lalruatfeli to play for the Mizoram national women’s hockey team. “The excitement at the institute is very high as another player from here has got a chance to play at the international level. Other students are also very happy and motivated, they hope to play for the Indian team someday,” he said. As far as Marin is concerned, he is looking forward to seeing individual and team performances against the world No. 2 ranked team. “We are here with 23 players who will get a chance to show themselves. We will use this tour as an opportunity to play with different team combinations and find ways to win,” Marijne said in a statement.

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