Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday announced Alan Armstrong as his choice to fill Markwayne Mullin’s U.S. Senate seat. 

The Senate on Monday voted 54-45 to confirm President Donald Trump’s nomination of Mullin to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin is being sworn in Tuesday.

Stitt, who made the announcement during a press conference on Tuesday, described Armstrong in a post on X as “a proud third-generation Oklahoman, staunch conservative, respected business leader, and a devoted family man with an inspiring American Dream story.”

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and his appointee to the U.S. Senate, Alan Armstrong, during a press conference at the state capitol on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adam)

The governor noted during the press conference that Armstrong is stepping down from the board of Williams. 

The company’s website describes Williams as an “energy infrastructure company.”

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is sworn in as he testifies during a confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 18, 2026, in Washington, D.C. ( Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the only Republican to vote against Mullin’s confirmation, while Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico were the only Democrats to vote for confirmation. 

Mullin cast a vote to green-light his own nomination.

Armstrong will not be able to run in the next election for the Senate seat he’s now filling because Oklahoma state law stipulates that “a person who is a prospective appointee shall submit to the Secretary of State an oath affirming that the person will not file as a candidate for the office when it next appears on the ballot.”

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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2026.  (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)

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Mullin is replacing Kristi Noem, who will instead serve as a special envoy for a security initiative pertaining to the Western Hemisphere.

Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath Peeth, Swami Avimukteshwaranand, who came into limelight due to Prayagraj Magh Mela controversy, has made another big announcement. After giving direct challenge to Prayagraj Magh Mela and Uttar Pradesh government, now Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand has announced the formation of Chaturangini Sena from Kashi.

According to media reports, this Chaturangini Sena formed by Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati will work for cow protection, in which the target has been set to recruit 2.18 lakh soldiers. According to the information, this army will have four units which will be based on money power, people power, mind power and body power.

Weapon named Parshu seen in the hands of members

Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand announced the formation of Chaturangini Sena for cow protection in Kashi. During this time, the first 27 members were also present with him, who were seen holding a scripture named Parashu and wearing yellow colored clothes. During this, conch shells were also blown by the members present there.

Target of recruitment of 2.18 lakh soldiers in the army

Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda says that, to protect cows, first of all the cow killers will be stopped, they will be interrupted and then they will be explained. During this period, a target has been set to recruit 2.18 lakh soldiers in this army, the head of this army i.e. Commander Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand will be there. Shankaracharya says that people of all classes and not just one caste can participate in it.

‘Hindus of Sanatan Dharma have been intimidated’

Shankaracharya says that the Hindus of our Sanatan Dharma have been intimidated, they want to raise their voice against atrocities but are unable to, they are being attacked for speaking the truth, fear is prevalent among them. Chaturangini Sena has been formed with the aim of ending the fear prevalent in the hearts of Sanatani people, protecting the symbols of Sanatan Dharma and protecting Mother Cow. The most important thing is that women also seem to be participating in this.

The family of a police officer who died in the line of duty after his vehicle was in a collision with another car have paid tribute.

PC Bradley Corke, 27, died on Saturday, after he was critically injured in Farningham, Kent, on Thursday evening.

He and a colleague, who was reported to be critically ill in hospital at the weekend, were responding to an “immediate” call when their marked police car was involved in the crash.

On Tuesday his family released a statement describing him as a “true gentleman” and a “credit to himself” and “us as parents”.

The statement, released through Kent Police, said: “Our beautiful boy, so cruelly taken away from us far too young.

“Bradley was one of the finest young men ever to have walked this earth.

“A credit to himself, to us as parents and to all his family and friends who loved him dearly.

They added that he was “proud” to be a police officer and thanked well-wishers for sending their condolences.

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“It comes as no surprise to us that so many had such a positive experience in his presence,” the tribute went on.

“Because that’s just Brad – a true gentleman in every situation he encountered.

“Son, we are broken and will probably never recover from your loss, but we hope we can draw strength from all that you are and forever will be.

“We love you son, love you with every ounce of our being. Sleep tight our most beautiful boy.”

Kent Police had also previously paid tribute to their officer in a separate statement.

The force said: “Bradley selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger.

“His bravery, dedication, and passion for helping others will not be forgotten.”

PC Corke had been an officer with the force since May 2022, serving towns across West Kent.

Neil Mennie, chair of Kent Police Federation, added: “We are all absolutely heartbroken to learn of this news.

“Bradley was a popular colleague who will be much missed and we will be doing all we can to support his family and close colleagues at this time.

“Policing is a family and words cannot describe the pain we are all feeling and how this news will affect us in the days, weeks and months ahead.”

She added that his death serves as a reminder of the risks faced by officers in the line of duty.

At the weekend, another member of the public in a second vehicle was also being treated for serious injuries.

Kent Police continued to appeal for information relating to the collision in which he was involved.

The case of suspicious death of a woman in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh has now become a big revelation, which the police was initially considering as a case of snake bite. Now a new twist has emerged in this case, the post mortem report revealed that 50 year old Shyamwati was shot dead. The family has accused the son-in-law of murder. Police is investigating all aspects.

According to the information, Shyamwati had gone to the fields to harvest crops, where her body was found. The family members had initially expressed fear of snake bite, but the wound on the chest raised doubts. When X-ray was done after post-mortem, many bullet pellets were found in the chest and upper part of the stomach, which made it clear that the woman had been shot dead. The family members have accused the woman’s son-in-law Bhupendra of this murder.

The accused has already threatened

It is being told that his wife Meera had come to her parents’ house with her son and then went missing. Due to this issue, the son-in-law had threatened to kill his in-laws. Daughter-in-law Roshni says that Bhupendra had already threatened and it is he who has committed this crime. Villagers told that there was an earlier dispute between the accused and the family. It is suspected that he has committed the murder.

Police claim – the incident will be revealed soon

At the same time, CMS Doctor Suresh of the district hospital has confirmed that the woman died due to bullet injury, in which shrapnel from a 12 bore pistol were found. However, the police is investigating the matter seriously. CO City Arun Kumar said that suspicion of murder has been raised against the son-in-law and investigation is going on on all aspects. The incident will be revealed soon.

Russia launched nearly 400 drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine overnight Monday, triggering NATO to scramble fighter jets in neighboring countries, according to reports.

The massive aerial assault killed at least four people and injured more than two dozen, with strikes hitting multiple regions including Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, The Associated Press reported, citing Ukrainian officials.

Poland and Romania both scrambled fighter jets as Russian strikes approached NATO airspace, East2West reported, with Warsaw placing air defenses on the “highest state of readiness,” Poland’s operational command said.

“Due to the activity of long-range Russian air forces conducting strikes on Ukrainian territory, Polish and allied air forces have begun operating in our airspace,” Poland’s operational command said, according to East2West.

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Rescue workers try to put out a fire at a residential building burning after a Russian drone attack in Poltava region, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (East2west)

Hours earlier, two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled in fellow NATO state Romania as Russian drones attacked Ukraine near the River Danube, the outlet reported. The Danube forms part of the border between Ukraine and Romania.

Ukrainian military leaders said Russian forces have intensified attacks along the roughly 750-mile front line, with hundreds of assaults reported in recent days.

The Institute for the Study of War said the escalation suggests Moscow’s long-anticipated spring-summer offensive is now underway, according to The Associated Press.

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A residential high-rise burns after a Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, as flames and smoke pour from multiple floors. (AP Photo/Kateryna Klochko)

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nearly 400 drones. Ukrainian officials later said most were intercepted or disrupted, although some were able to hit their targets, according to East2West.

Russia also launched 23 cruise missiles and seven ballistic missiles at Ukraine during the night, hitting at least 10 locations across the country, according to the Ukrainian air force.

Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless barrages since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago. U.S.-brokered talks between Moscow and Kyiv over the past year have brought no respite, with Russia rejecting Ukraine’s ceasefire offer.

The latest strikes came after Ukraine hit Russia’s largest Baltic port, Primorsk, in a pinpoint attack a day earlier, leaving the key export hub in flames, East2West reported.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambassador to London, Andrey Kelin, threatened “dire” consequences over what he said was Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow missiles, which this month hit and damaged a microelectronics plant in Russia’s Bryansk region.

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Rescue workers try to put out a fire at a residential building burning after a Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Kateryna Klochko)

“The British, without whose participation the use of Storm Shadow missiles is simply impossible, decided to remind everyone of both Ukraine and themselves,” he said. “However, any action has consequences. And for everyone involved in the tragedy in Bryansk, the consequences will be dire.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Ambala city achieved the distinction of giving the first mixer to the country. Today he is struggling to save his own identity. Ambala’s mixer industry, which once had a strong presence not only in India but also in Dubai, Qatar and African countries for this important appliance for domestic needs, is now going through a period of crisis.

The impact on the supply chain due to the global war and continuously increasing inflation has slowed down the pace of this industry. The rise in raw material prices and fall in demand have put both manufacturers and traders in trouble. Due to which this traditional industry is struggling to regain its old shine.

Business is gasping under the pressure of global situation – Narendra Aggarwal

Mixer trader Narendra Aggarwal told that the mixer which runs every day in the kitchen and spreads the name of Ambala to foreign countries is in trouble due to the war in western countries. This is the city which gave the first mixer to the country. Now this industry seems to be gasping under the pressure of raw material inflation and global situation. About 200 small and big units manufacture mixers, juicers, grinders and choppers. More than 150 traders from the district are associated with them and the annual business reaches around Rs 250 crore. The livelihood of about 15 thousand families is directly linked to this.

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Supply of raw materials is being affected – Traders

Mixi trader Vishwajat said that if the war continues for a long time, more trouble is sure to come for all of them. The mixer manufactured here not only goes to the state and country but also to foreign countries. Due to almost doubling of raw material rates, rates had to be increased by 15 percent. The supply of raw materials has been affected. Transport has become expensive. Exports have been affected. The mixer here is sent to many countries including Uganda, Dubai and Qatar. African countries are also supplied from here. In the current situation, exports have been affected. Due to this, a double challenge has arisen before the businessmen. Costs are increasing, on the other hand the market is shrinking. People associated with this business say that they have stopped receiving orders and there is a lot of variation in the rates. No one is ready to buy expensive goods. Problems are increasing for labor also.

This glorious industry of Ambala is now supported only by government intervention and market stability. If the situation does not improve soon, the noise that was once a symbol of Ambala’s economic strength may become silent forever.

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