New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore’s talisman continues to redefine longevity and excellence IPLAnd this latest milestone adds to his immense legacy. Virat Kohli, already the league’s leading run-scorer, became the first batsman to breach the 9,000-run mark, a feat that underlines both his consistency and hunger all season.“If anyone can challenge Virat Kohli, it is none other than Virat Kohli himself. That is why in IPL, it is 9000 runs. mount everest Irfan Pathan wrote on X, “This is just a stepping stone for them, not a destination.”This historic moment came in familiar territory, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, adding a layer of emotions to an already historic night. Kohli played a composed but authoritative role in the chase, remaining unbeaten and sealing the win in style with consecutive sixes. It was another reminder that records follow them, but their primary focus is winning games.Now with over 9,000 runs to his name, built on a strong average and consistent strike rate, Kohli’s IPL journey is less about individual peaks and more about sustained accumulation. Eight centuries and dozens of half-centuries reflect his adaptability to match situations and emerging formats of T20 batting.This season, he remains firmly in contention for the Orange Cap, combining control with fluency. His ability to deliver pace without compromising consistency has been central to RCB’s strong campaign so far.The team’s impressive win over Delhi Capitals reflected the overall performance. Clinical bowling dismantled the opposition early, leading to a straightforward target which the batting unit chased down with aggressive intent. Top-order contributions ensured there were no interruptions.With six wins in eight matches, RCB looks a serious contender. And at the center of their charge is Kohli, who is still developing, still motivated, and, as Pathan suggested, perhaps still chasing the standards that only he can set.

New Delhi: India and New Zealand on Monday signed a bilateral trade deal, described as a “once in a generation” opportunity. It is expected to be implemented by the end of the year, and will allow 100% duty-free access for goods shipped from the country along with easier visa rules for students and skilled professionals and free access for yoga professionals, AYUSH practitioners and musicians. Additionally, New Zealand has committed to investing $20 billion over the next 15 years, with Trade Minister Todd McLay identifying infrastructure among the areas where some investment will be made with the government facilitating the flow. With the agreement, both sides are looking to double bilateral trade in goods and services to $5 billion in five years.He appeared confident of the deal being reached despite concerns from his government’s coalition partner New Zealand First, as the opposition New Zealand Labor Party has backed it.Amidst the concerns expressed, McClay said, “We have the majority in Parliament to pass this agreement. All trade agreements presented in Parliament have enjoyed a supermajority of the two largest parties… We have bipartisanship.”The deal was finalized within nine months of resumption of talks and India managed to keep its sensitive agricultural products and dairy out of the scope of the treaty. PM Narendra Modi said, “The FTA catalyzes new opportunities for our farmers, artisans, young entrepreneurs, women and MSMEs, opening avenues for global market access and enterprise across all sectors, from agriculture and manufacturing to technology, education and services.”Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said this is India’s ninth agreement in the last few years, adding that the UK and Oman deals will be operationalized in the coming weeks, while the trade deal with the EU is awaiting approval.“At the heart of the agreement is empowerment for exports, agricultural productivity, student mobility, skills, investment and services,” he said.Goyal said India can expect to gain a larger share in product segments ranging from footwear to automobiles. The trade agreement, negotiations for which were concluded in December, will provide duty-free access to India’s exports including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, gems and jewellery, engineering goods and processed foods. New Zealand has a maximum tariff of up to 10% in sectors such as ceramics, carpets, automobiles and auto components.On its part, India will reduce tariffs on 70% of tariff lines, covering 95% of bilateral trade value, while keeping about 30% of products outside the scope of the agreement.While the pact opens doors for Indian professionals, Goyal said they have also invited GCCs from other New Zealand to take advantage of the skilled manpower in the country and reduce their costs. India has offered concessions to New Zealand in areas such as banking by allowing it to open more branches here.McLay said New Zealand companies intend to use the treaty’s provisions to import goods into India and re-export them after value addition. Goyal clarified that some of these goods, which may be agriculture or dairy related, will not be allowed to be sold in the domestic market and can only be used for export, in line with India’s foreign trade policy.

अयोध्या में कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष मल्लिकार्जुन खड़गे के एक कथित बयान पर विवाद खड़ा हो गया है. आरोप है कि उनके बयान में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के खिलाफ आपत्तिजनक टिप्पणी की गई है. इस मामले को लेकर अयोध्या में विरोध प्रदर्शन शुरू हो गया है और राजनीतिक माहौल भी गरमा गया है. इस बयान को लेकर स्थानीय स्तर पर लोगों में गुस्सा है और इसे लेकर तरह-तरह की प्रतिक्रियाएं सामने आ रही हैं.

संत परमहंसाचार्य ने दी शिकायत
इस मामले में तपस्वी छावनी के पीठाधीश्वर जगतगुरु परमहंसाचार्य ने कड़ी आपत्ति जताई है. उन्होंने खड़गे के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज करने की मांग करते हुए अयोध्या थाने में शिकायत दर्ज कराई है. परमहंसाचार्य का कहना है कि ऐसे बयानों से समाज में वैमनस्यता फैलती है और लोगों की धार्मिक भावनाएं आहत होती हैं.

धार्मिक भावनाओं को ठेस पहुंचाने का आरोप
परमहंसाचार्य ने आरोप लगाया कि कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष का बयान न सिर्फ अनुचित है बल्कि समाज में तनाव भी पैदा कर सकता है. उन्होंने प्रशासन से मांग की है कि मामले की गंभीरता को देखते हुए जांच कराई जाए और दोषी के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की जाए.

राजनीतिक माहौल गरमा गया
इस पूरे घटनाक्रम के बाद न सिर्फ अयोध्या बल्कि अन्य जगहों पर भी राजनीतिक चर्चा तेज हो गई है. इस मुद्दे पर अलग-अलग राजनीतिक दलों के नेता अपनी-अपनी प्रतिक्रिया दे रहे हैं. इससे साफ है कि मामला धीरे-धीरे बड़ा रूप ले सकता है.

पुलिस ने जांच शुरू की
प्रशासन का कहना है कि उन्हें शिकायत मिली है और मामले की जांच की जा रही है. पुलिस अधिकारियों के मुताबिक सभी तथ्यों की जांच के बाद ही आगे की कार्रवाई की जाएगी. फिलहाल इस मामले में किसी तरह की एफआईआर दर्ज होने की कोई आधिकारिक पुष्टि नहीं हुई है. इस घटना ने अयोध्या के साथ-साथ पूरे प्रदेश में राजनीतिक हलचल बढ़ा दी है और अब सभी की निगाहें प्रशासन की अगली कार्रवाई पर टिकी हैं.

(प्रतिवेदन: (अनूप जयसवाल, अयोध्या)

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Monday he said he was “confident” of a “historic transformation” in Bengal after the elections and that he would return to the state to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government.Addressing a rally in Barrackpore, Modi said, “Wherever I went, I felt the mood of the people of Bengal. I am confident that I will have to be present at the swearing-in ceremony after May 4 (the day the assembly election results will be declared).”India’s prosperity is incomplete without “Purvodaya” (rising of the East), he said. The PM said Bengal was heading towards a “historic transition” and the elections would “change the destiny of the entire eastern India”. “It is my duty to keep Bengal safe. I will never step back from my responsibility.”In an attempt to establish the BJP’s historical closeness to Bengal, Modi noted the rise of his party’s ideological precursor Jan Sangh in the state. Modi said, “The Presidency region of Bengal gave birth to Jan Sangh and elected Syama Prasad Mukherjee as MP. The BJP government in Bengal will fulfill its pledge to end the menace of refugees.”Infiltrators should leave Bengal and India before April 29: Modi In an attempt to strike a chord with the community, Modi visited the Matua temple in Thakurnagar and shared a photo of his 2019 meeting with the now late Matua matriarch, Baroma Binapani Devi, on his X handle.Underscoring the BJP’s commitment towards protecting persecuted Hindus in neighboring countries, he said in Thakurnagar, “Jana Sangh (ideological precursor of BJP) stands strongly with the refugees. Syama Prasad Mukherjee was considered their spokesperson.” In the same breath, he spoke out against Trinamool’s “appeasement politics” and vowed to drive out infiltrators.He said, “I am warning the infiltrators to leave Bengal and India before April 29. Otherwise, every one of them will be thrown out after May 4.”Referring to the first phase of voting on April 23, which saw a record turnout of over 93%, Modi said, “TMC’s pride was destroyed in the first phase. BJP’s massive victory in the second phase will be assured. We have to win at every booth and there is no room for complacency.” Pointing to the huge participation of women in the first phase, Modi said women were cheated the most during Trinamool’s tenure.Referring to the I-PAC issue, he said, “Trinamool and the state government tried to create obstacles in the investigation of the central agency. Attempts were made to destroy evidence. But the Supreme Court has recently given a strict order in this case.”Before attending the road show in Kolkata, Modi offered prayers at Thanthania Kalibari.